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Articles 1321 through 1420 of 3665:
- The National As Local (The Economic Times, C P Bhambhri, Apr 29, 2006)
The Lok Sabha and the state assembly elections in India of the twenty-first century have all-India significance because neither the Congress nor the BJP, the two claimants for an all-India political space, are able to form a central government on . . .
- Extremist Positions (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 29, 2006)
In Kerala, militant fundamentalism is now hogging the inviting political space that the two coalition fronts have kept open, for a legitimacy that it never managed to have before. But no one is complaining, not when few Malayalis can tell — or care . . .
- Second Phase Of Polling Begins In Kerala (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 29, 2006)
Polling for the second phase of assembly elections in Kerala, covering 66 constituencies in six central and northern districts, began this morning.
- Blending Socialist Ideals With Market Imperatives (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Apr 28, 2006)
China concedes that FDI has had the most favourable impact on the development of its economy in the opening up process.
- All Answer Dole Call (Pioneer, Rajeev Ranjan Roy, Apr 28, 2006)
The charm of picking up Rs 60 per day as unemployment allowance under the National Rural Employment Guarantee (NREG) scheme is luring even graduates, post-graduates, sarpanchs and landed people to get registered and subsequently obtain job cards.
- Wheat Imports: Beginning Of A Trend? (The Economic Times, Surabhi Mittal, Apr 28, 2006)
An import of 3 million tonnes of wheat seems to be quite alarming.
- Announce Award (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 28, 2006)
For 16 years the tribunal has procrastinated
- Confusion And Chaos In Professional Education (Hindu, T.R. Andhyarujina, Apr 28, 2006)
Between cynical politicians and contradictory judgments of the highest court, students, parents, educationists, and institutions are perplexed, awaiting the next move by the government or the court.
- The Curse Of ‘Giganticism’ (Tribune, Prashant Sood, Apr 27, 2006)
Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar has drawn support from a cross-section of society in her long struggle for the rights of tribals and marginalised sections of society.
- Bjp Slams Pm On Office Of Profit (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 27, 2006)
The BJP today accused the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, of dilly-dallying on making public the contents of the proposed Bill on the “office of profit” before Parliament session starts on 10 May.
- The Debate Over Development (Hindu, Roy Mathew, Apr 27, 2006)
Politics has always overshadowed other issues in Kerala but in this election, development has received unprecedented attention.
- "We Have Kept Our Promises" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 27, 2006)
The former West Bengal Chief Minister, Jyoti Basu, who presided over the State for more than 23 years, said at the launch of the Left Front's campaign for the Assembly elections that his desire to was to see it "break all records and be installed . . .
- Policy Run Riot (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 27, 2006)
What does a government do when a judicial probe into the state’s worst instance of communal rioting yields proof of political and bureaucratic complicity? By the example of Kerala, as in so many other cases across India, it simply withholds the . . .
- Reservation Debate (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Apr 27, 2006)
The disclosure of a move to reserve seats for Other Backward Classes in the IITs and the IIMs sets off a controversy.
- Need For Social Auditing Of Pollsters’ Predictions (Daily Excelsior, Fazal Mehmood, Apr 27, 2006)
Come parliamentary or state assembly elections exit pollster breed get busy forecasting the outcome.
- From The Other Side (Hindu, MINI ANTHIKAD-CHHIBBER, Apr 27, 2006)
Beautiful India, a photo exhibition by expats, offers a different perspective of our land
- View From The Left (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 26, 2006)
When Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee speaks on economic policies of the West Bengal government, there is usually a debate over whether the Left is shifting its position on economic cooperation and investment.
- Maoists Plan To Engage India In Trench Warfare (Pioneer, Navin Upadhyay, Apr 26, 2006)
The developments in Nepal have a menacing overtone for India. The Maoists' rejection of King Gyanendra's decision to restore Parliament clearly indicates they are more interested in capturing power rather than restoring multi-party democracy.
- Unemployment Reality Bites (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 26, 2006)
With the gap between the work force and employment increasing, the future does not look all that bright, says Suvrokamal Dutta
- Hot Favourite (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 26, 2006)
Sampath Kumar tours Tamil Nadu where the success and grandeur of a ceremony depends on the distribution of shawls
- The Stock-Up Syndrome (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 26, 2006)
The house is overflowing with junk accumulated over all those years. Geeta Padmanabhan on how hoarding can take up physical and emotional space
- Radial Literacy (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 26, 2006)
Sure that the country’s best roads are in the capital city and northern metros? Golden Quadrilateral and six-laners, move aside, since competitors exist and thrive far down in the south, if the sales books of Antonio Capellini, South Asia chief of . . .
- Politics Of Pesticide (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
The plight of the victims of endosulfan and the failure of the Government to act are hot issues in Kasaragod, says Roy Mathew
- Vote For Development: Sonia (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday asked the people of Kerala to give another mandate to the United Democratic Front (UDF) for the development of the state and fulfilment of the programmes that it had initiated.
- Corrections And Clarifications (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 25, 2006)
"Above all, a new and genuinely democratic and inconclusive Constitution will allow Nepal to transcend the violence and bloodshed that has marred the better part of the past decade," does not make sense, says a reader (Op-Ed, "In Nepal, the beginning . .
- Will Live Ballots Revive A Dying Economy? (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Apr 25, 2006)
In the long-time UDF bastion of Wayanad, the agrarian crisis has transformed things. All have been affected.
- Sonia's Arrival Gives Boost To Udf Poll Campaign (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
Big crowds attend her meetings in the State
- Heroes And Shadows (Pioneer, K Govindan Kutty , Apr 24, 2006)
When he died, Rajkumar, Kannada actor, looked a shade younger than his age, late 70s.
- Looking Forward To This Election (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 24, 2006)
While elections can mean many things to many people, in the modern city of Coimbatore which is fast turning into a metropolis, it is linked with the hopes of freedom among some 200 odd Muslim men who are lodged in various prisons under various . . .
- Minister Promises Industrial Development Of Pollachi (Hindu, M. Gunasekaran, Apr 24, 2006)
DMK candidate promises college and fire station at Anamalai
- Business Unfinished Even After 16 Years (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Apr 24, 2006)
The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal remains undecided despite collecting views and data running into thousands of pages.
- Achuthanandan Cult Steals The Thunder (Deccan Herald, R Gopakumar, Apr 24, 2006)
The festoons and flags that flutter in this red bastion seem to have acquired an unusual gloss in the hot Palakkad sun. Perhaps it has much to do with the man whose name and aura have induced a new meaning to Kerala’s left politics after March 24.
- Wb Assembly Polls To Have National Impact-Karat (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 24, 2006)
The results of assembly elections in West Bengal and Kerala will have a national as well as international impact, CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat said here on Thursday.
- Assembly Poll Outcome To Be ‘Turning Point’, Says Sharad Yadav (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 24, 2006)
Newly-elected JD(U) president Sharad Yadav feels realignment of political forces will bring back "lost glory" to the third front but his party is not in a mood to desert BJP.
- So Many Shades (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 23, 2006)
Drawing with coloured pencils is not a spontaneous art and Jay Varma is a master of this medium.
- Kerala Polls: 65 Pc Turnout In Phase One (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 23, 2006)
The first phase of elections to the Kerala Assembly ended peacefully on Saturday with an estimated 65 per cent of voters exercising their franchise in 59 segments covering six southern districts of the state.
- The Tragedy Of Want In India (Deccan Herald, K S Naraynan, Apr 23, 2006)
Poverty has always dogged India’s heels, although the situation has improved over time.
- In Kerala, Always A Cuppa For Politics (Times of India, P K SURENDRAN, Apr 22, 2006)
Ramanunny’s palm-thatched tea stall near the government guesthouse gets its custom as early as 6 am. But since the poll campaign began, lovers of the morning cuppa file in earlier than usual.
- Cauvery Tribunal Runs Into Logjam (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Springing a surprise on the Cauvery Water Disputes’ Tribunal, two of its judges on Friday favoured the appointment of an expert committee to go into the crop pattern and water requirements of the riparian states but it was opposed unanimously . . .
- Time To Act (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, Apr 22, 2006)
The consequences of inaction in addressing the agrarian ‘distress’ in India will be disastrous. This warning comes from the fourth report prepared by the eight-member National Commission on Farmers headed by Prof M S Swaminathan who spearheaded . . .
- All Set For First Phase Of Assembly Elections (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
All arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the first of the three-phased polling for the Assembly elections which will take place in Kerala on Saturday.
- Cong Rattled By Advani's Appeal To Trs (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
The Congress has reacted sharply to BJP leader LK Advani's remarks on Telangana, pointing out his party's duplicity on the issue to mislead the people. What has alarmed the Congress is Mr Advani's appeal to the TRS to come out of the UPA.
- Three Players Of Trade Game In New Economic Geography (Business Line, D. Murali , Apr 22, 2006)
"Europe is changing and reinventing itself," writes Jean-Joseph Boillot in his book Europe after Enlargement. And exploring what happens when there is `geoeconomic realignment of globalising markets' are Jagdish N. Sheth and Rajendra S. Sisodia in . . .
- Assembly Polls Begin In Wb, Kerala (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Amid unprecedented security, the second phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal in 66 constituencies in four districts began at 7:00 am on Saturday morning.
- Hearing On May 5 On Plea Against Poll Survey (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Apr 22, 2006)
"Restrain media from publishing exit polls"
- Sonia Gives Bengal Progress Credit To Upa (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
speech lasted all of 11 minutes. Not once did she mention the Opposition — neither Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee nor the BJP. She found fault with the state’s performance, but refrained from targeting the CPI(M).
- Cpm Lights Bush-Fire For Muslim Votes In Kerala (Pioneer, Kanchan Gupta, Apr 21, 2006)
In Muslim-dominated areas across Kerala, especially those where the Indian Union Muslim League till now has been the undisputed political force and its shimmering green festoons the only political colour, young and old voters stare in amazement . . .
- Sonia For Left’S Ouster (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Addressing three election meetings in and around the city today, Mrs Sonia Gandhi, Congress president, alleged that during the 29-year rule in West Bengal, the CPI(M) was more interested in “enriching” itself instead of developing the state.
- Today's Editorial: Caste Aside (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 21, 2006)
There is something refreshing about the current assembly polls in Kerala. Previously, election campaigns here revolved around caste and community loyalties and the ways and means to fix them.
- Campaigning Ends For First Stage Of Polling In Kerala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Keen contest in most constituencies seen
- Tie-Up With Aiadmk Based On Ideology: Gowda (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
"Jayalalithaa has taken progressive steps"
- Pm Makes Strong Case For Udf In Poll Campaign (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Making a fervent appeal to voters to give the Congress-led UDF a second term in Kerala, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the policies and programmes of the government had put the state on the path of development and economic progress.
- Chennai Gets Its First Woman Police Commissioner (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Chennai got its first woman Police Commissioner on Thursday.
- Kerala Seeks Review Of Mullaperiyar Dam Judgment (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Apr 21, 2006)
`A dam which has outlived its life span cannot be allowed to endanger life and property'
- Karat: Assembly Polls Will Impact National Politics (Hindu, K.V. Prasad, Apr 21, 2006)
Says progressive parties will gain strength to check Centre
- Manmohan: Turn Kerala Into A Knowledge Hub (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Says UPA took measures to ensure welfare of the minorities
- Wb, Kerala Set For Polls Tomorrow (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Four more southern districts of West Bengal go to the polls on Saturday in the second round of staggered assembly elections the ruling Left Front hopes to win hands down.
- "We Have Turned Around Kerala's Economy" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
The former Kerala Chief Minister, A.K. Antony, has kept a low profile during the campaign for the Assembly elections.
- Nengti’S Wedding (Telegraph, AVEEK SEN , Apr 20, 2006)
The journey from Nengti’s village, Gobindopur-Johoratola, into Malda town is incredibly short. It takes about half an hour on a motorcycle.
- Left Parties Are Our "Valued Allies" : Pm (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Brushing aside any speculation of Left parties troubling the UPA government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said they were "valued allies" and any problems would be resolved in an amicable manner.
- Quota Raj (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 20, 2006)
By bringing up the issue of job quotas in the private sector, prime minister Manmohan Singh has taken both his admirers and his detractors by surprise.
- Vanvasis’ & Conversions (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 20, 2006)
In keeping with the RSS’s long-standing campaign against the so-called “forcible conversions” of tribals to Christianity, the latest issue of Organiser devotes its entire front page to a report on a “mammoth Vanvasi rally” in interior Orissa . . .
- Allow Udf To Continue The Good Work: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday asked the people of Kerala to re-elect the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) to power in the State to continue the good work it had been doing during the last five years.
- "Hydrological Information System Needed" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Soz says accurate data is crucial
The system will be immensely useful for resource planning
Phase-II to be implemented with $104.98 million assistance from IBRD
- The Shifting Minority Vote (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Major Muslim organisations have thrown their weight behind the LDF. C. Gouridasan Nair on what this means for the Kerala elections
- Is India Becoming Ungovernable? (Hindu, Pran Chopra , Apr 20, 2006)
The short answer is yes. The long answer is that remedies are ready and simple, but the more puzzling question is why we are avoiding them.
- Kerala Headed Left, Decisively (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 20, 2006)
In politically volatile Kerala, where two to four per cent of the voters can make the difference between victory and defeat, the Left Democratic Front led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is poised to return to power with a decisive majority.
- Debating On The Future (Telegraph, Ashis Chakrabarti, Apr 20, 2006)
As in Bengal, the election campaign of the CPI(M) in Kerala shows the deep rifts within the party on . . .
- Kerala Needs More Investments: Pm (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Brushing aside any speculation of Left parties troubling the UPA government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said LEFT were “valued allies” and any problems would be resolved in an amicable manner.
- ''Left Is Our Valued Ally'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Even pressures do good: Manmohan
- Where National Parties Hold Sway (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
In Tamil Nadu's deep south, the influence of Dravidian parties is far from complete
- Left May Review Support To Upa After Polls: Brinda (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
The Left will most definitely make a fresh assessment of its support to the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Centre after the elections to the five State Assemblies, CPI(M) Polit Bureau member Brinda Karat has said.
- Poll Wars Enter Cyberspace (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
The Internet revolution opened up infinite possibilities for political parties. They found it a convenient platform to air information about their policies and programmes and their stand on contemporary issues.
- Bjp Confident Of Opening Account In Kerala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national vice-president Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said that he had no doubt about his party opening account in Kerala this time around.
- "We Have Turned Around Kerala's Economy" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
The former Kerala Chief Minister, A.K. Antony, has kept a low profile during the campaign for the Assembly elections. His indifferent health has prevented him from undertaking long election tours.
- Chandy Leaves `Smart City' To The People (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has said that the issue whether the Government should implement the Smart City project is being left to the voters.
- Jayalalitha Plays The Rice Card (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
After ridiculing the DMK’s poll offer of rice at Rs 2 per kg to ration card holders, chief minister of Tamil Nadu Ms J Jayalalitha on Monday, ironically, couldn’t help but join the bandwagon of rice offers on the poll scape, as she went one up . . .
- Discordant Orchestra (Pioneer, CP Bhambhri, Apr 19, 2006)
A motley crowd of the Congress-led UPA Government has been bumbling like the extremely temporary regimes of Mr VP Singh, Mr Chandra Shekhar, Mr HD Deve Gowda and Mr Inder Kumar Gujral in the 1990s.
- Suit Filed Against Kerala In Mullaperiyar Dam Row (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Apr 19, 2006)
"The enacted law beyond competence of Kerala legislature" The suit said the dam water was meant for irrigation of 2,08,144 acres in five southern districts of Tamil Nadu as also for generation of 140 MW of electricity
- Land Of Liberty (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 19, 2006)
West Bengal is the lighthouse of practising democracy in the country. So says Comrade Biman Bose, the Left Front chairman and CPI(M) state chief. When journalists queried him recently on the Election Commission indicating a likelihood of repol . . .
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