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Articles 2121 through 2220 of 3665:
- Congress, Dic(k) Cross Swords Over Ownership Of Ngo Bhavan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2006)
Ownership row over NGO Bhavan
The two factions of the Kerala NGO Association, one owing allegiance to the Congress and the other to the Democratic Indira Congress (Karunakaran) (DIC-K) are locked in a bitter battle over possession of the . . .
- The Salt And Pepper Of `Aid For Trade' (Business Line, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Jan 03, 2006)
At the Hong Kong WTO Ministerial, the developed countries agreed to enhance aid to enable developing countries trade in the global market. But expansion of every kind of trade is not necessarily beneficial for us.
- Death Be Not Proud (Tribune, A.J. Philip, Jan 02, 2006)
The story of an aged couple organising their own “bhog” at Baurhai Kalan near Mandi Ahmedgarh caused shock and revulsion among those who read it. But no such sentiments were evoked when my own maternal grandfather did the same over three decades ago.
- Pesticide Resurgence In J&k (Daily Excelsior, Dr. R.K.Gupta, Jan 02, 2006)
Ever since the dawn of history, man has been plagued with numerous pest species - some devastating his crops, causing injury to domestic animals or destroying his property, others attacking him directly, sucking his blood, causing annoyance . . .
- Follow Which Leader? (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Jan 02, 2006)
The Ramlila in the BJP seems to be over and hopefully, its new president, Rajnath Singh — who is not Ram, Lakshman, Hanuman or the infamous dhobi — will get down to the serious task of putting the party back on track.
- Bjp To Decide On Alliance Against Cpi(m) Later (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2006)
Congress, Marxist party having unholy alliance in State'
- Cpi(m)'s March Begins From Manjeswaram (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2006)
Achuthanandan says Kerala March will expose UDF Government's failures
- Agriculture Department Asked To Help Stop Use Of Endosulfan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2006)
The District Development Council has asked the Agriculture Department to take steps to stop use of the pesticide Endosulfan in mango orchards and vegetable farms in the eastern parts of the district, such as Chittur, Muthalamada and Nelliampathy.
- In An Antique Land (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jan 02, 2006)
The drums roll and from inside the temple comes a short yell; out jumps the body of the Sun, huge and wide, dancing with flaying arms, eyes blackened and stark, darting here and there, terrifying.
- State Secures Second Place In Panchayat Raj Development, Wins Rs. 3-Crore Prize (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 01, 2006)
Government will share prize with selected zilla, taluk and gram panchayats, says Horatti
Eight gram panchayats will be given Rs. 15 lakhs each
Two taluk panchayats will get Rs. 30 lakhs each
- `Agriculture Sector Should Embrace Technology' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 01, 2006)
IT and nanotechnology can modernise agriculture: P.J. Joseph IT and nano technology can help modernise agricultures, says P.J. Joseph
- Chennithala Rejects Bjp Call For Joint Movement Against Cpi(m) (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 01, 2006)
He says it is a pre-meditated move by the saffron outfit to weaken the Congress
Says Congress is capable of taking on LDF and CPI (M) on its own
Blames CPI(M) for disrupting the democratic process in Palakkad
- `Bjp Leadership Gives Nod For Udf-Bjp Alliance' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
Communist Party of India (Marxist) State secretary Pinarayi Vijayan said that the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) political resolution calling for forging ties with the Congress to defeat the Left parties in their strongholds, including Kerala, . . .
- Army Feels Bangalore Is Particularly Vulnerable (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
State needs better response system, says official
Major General B. Shivashankar, General Officer Commanding, Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala Area, said here on Friday that the recent terrorist attack on innocent persons and . . .
- Cyriac Joseph Is Karnataka Chief Justice (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has appointed the Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court, Cyriac Joseph, as the new Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court from the date he assumes office. He succeeds Justice N.K Sodhi who retired last month.
- Minority Rights And Responsibilities (Hindu, Iqbal A. Ansari, Dec 31, 2005)
Muslims are not enjoying any `privilege' denied to others. However, the concerns raised in Parliament, during the debate on the Constitution (104th) Amendment Bill, on the reservation issue need to be addressed. One way could be to conduct a . . .
- At Guruvayoor, Lankan Prez Prays For Peace (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse offered prayers at the Sri Krishna temple at Guruvayoor on Friday amid unprecedented security that the temple town had ever witnessed. The President told waiting newsmen after the darshan that he sought . . .
- Priority To Ceasefire: Rajapakse (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
`We want peace, peace to all'
- Silver Lining In Disaster’S Dark Clouds (Indian Express, Samar Halarnkar, Dec 31, 2005)
Once notorious for forsaking the victims of natural disaster, India in 2005 gained a working model for rehabilitation: growing private involvement and determined public officials. The downside: a threat to community self reliance.
- Howzzat For Identity? (Indian Express, VARGHESE K. GEORGE, Dec 30, 2005)
Who am I? Many have become philosophers by asking this. From the “I think, therefore I exist”, explanation of Descartes, human civilisation has come a long way.
- The Three R’S: What’S Religion Got To Do With It? (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
Many ulema are open to curricular reform in madrasa education, says Yoginder Sikand. But the debate must be fairly structured.
- View From The Left (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
A front page editorial articulates the CPI(M)’s views on control over private educational institutions and the need for a Central legislation that would enable them to reserve seats for SCs, STs and OBCs, and establish guidelines for the fee structure. .
- Kerala Telecom Scores Another Point (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
What do you do when you end a particular year in a blaze of glory? Start the new year with a song on your lips.
- Congress Mla To Join Oommen Chandy Cabinet (Hindu, Girish Menon, Dec 30, 2005)
This may help Chief Minister manage coalition equations
- Vision 2010: Universities To Get Rs.10 Crores (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
The State Government will give Rs.10 crores each to all the universities in the State to implement programmes in the higher education sector outlined by President A.P.J Abdul Kalam and contained in the Vision 2010 programme of the Government.
- Gender Issues In Agriculture — An Idea Refusing To Take Roots (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Dec 30, 2005)
"I hold the most prestigious name in agriculture in this country, and still I can't get an appointment with the DG, ICAR (Director-General of Indian Council for Agricultural Research)! They'll be very polite and say, `Yes, madam, very good madam.'
- Nostalgic Reunion At University College (Hindu, G. Mahadevan, Dec 29, 2005)
When G. P. Nair, 89, came to the University College on Wednesday evening, he had with him an album full of pictures of his classmates, his teachers and of his old college.
- Quality Control (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Dec 29, 2005)
The number of times we get patted on our collective back — by ourselves as well as by others — for being the ‘world’s largest democracy’, one won’t be surprised if a gigantic crater has formed along our collective shoulder region over the years.
- Come Clean On Volcker, Advani Tells Sonia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
"Congress fountainhead of corruption but that does not justify the actions of some of our own partymen"
Report reinforces Congress' disregard for probity
BJP committed to NDA's ideological programme
- Unbundling Of Kerala Power Sector Ruled Out (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
`KSEB has disproved the basic premise of the Electricity Act' We are a small State and we can manage more efficiently without unbundling, says Minister
- New Model Of Development? (Deccan Herald, Alok Ray, Dec 29, 2005)
The challenge before India today is to ensure quality education that can serve the global industry
- Building For Children (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 29, 2005)
This report* covers the first year of UNICEF India’s 2005 to 2007 action plan to support the Government of India and partners in building back better for children after the 26 December 2004 India Ocean tsunami. It reflects on what happened to children and
- Can’T Hide Stupidity! (Deccan Herald, M K RATHISH, Dec 29, 2005)
Now, when I am nearing sixty, I look back, and see how stupid I have been throughout these years. I remember an event that happened when I was a young boy of ten. I was growing up in a large household in a coastal place in Kerala.
- Target Bengal, Says Advani (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
Predicting that the coming Assembly election will see the end of Left rule in West Bengal, the BJP president Mr LK Advani today charged the Marxists with perpetrating their reign in that state through tactics that undermined the democratic principles ....
- Congress Scores Big Win In Karnataka Local Polls (Indian Express, JOHNSON T A, Dec 28, 2005)
Leaving coalition partner, Deve Gowda’s JD (S) behind, the Congress in Karnataka is heading for a big win in the Taluk Panchayat and Zila Panchayat polls, creating possibilities of mid-term polls.
- Window To India's Cultural Traditions (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The six-day National Folk Arts Festival that began here on December 26 under the auspices of the Nehru Yuvak Kendra (NYK) and the Sardar Chandroth Trust has become an event to showcase the rich and varied tapestry of the country's folk traditions . . .
- Stigma Bogs Down Pre-Marital Hiv Screening (Hindu, M. Dinesh Varma, Dec 28, 2005)
Infrastructure is in place for anyone who wishes to have a check-up done
- What About Cash-For-Votes? (The Economic Times, P R RAMESH, Dec 28, 2005)
The indignation over cash-for-questions scandal can be easily understood. A TV channel showed 11 MPs shamelessly accepting wads of currency notes for raising questions in Parliament. The visuals — images of custodians of India’s democratic values . . .
- Ugc Plans To Use Research Students For Teaching (Indian Express, Varghese K George, Dec 28, 2005)
To tide over the shortage of college teachers, UGC has proposed to draft research students for teaching work, on the lines of US teaching assistantships. This is part of a University Grants Commission (UGC) proposal for a national policy for recruitment..
- Cong To Decide On Future Of Coalition: Dharam (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
With reports of the Congress leading in panchayat polls coming in, Karnataka Chief Minister N Dharam Singh said that the party would discuss the results in detail to decide whether to go in for a snap poll or not.
- Thanksgiving High On Rajapakse Agenda (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Thanksgiving figures as prominently on his agenda as diplomacy when Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse arrives here on a four-day India visit on Tuesday......
- A Tsunami Of Emotions (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Candlelight marches, prayers and floral tributes on Monday marked the first anniversary of the tsunami disaster as tearful memories of the thousands who met with watery deaths flooded back along the shores of Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands . . .
- Budhadeb Mark Ii (Tribune, V. KRISHNA ANANTH , Dec 27, 2005)
The West Bengal Chief Minister, Mr Budhadeb Bhattacharya, seems to have emerged as an anti-Marxist leader and yet manages to remain in the CPM. The latest expression of his anti-Marxist ideas could be noticed at a seminar conducted by the CPM . . .
- "Tsunami-Hit Still Need Counselling" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
"WHO has spent $1.5 million for health care services in South India"
75,000 people were provided psychosocial support by 5,000 community level workers trained by WHO
- It’S Time To Think (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
The BJP will mark the beginning of its silver jubilee celebration with a two-day national executive meeting in Mumbai tomorrow.
- Row Over Installing X-Ray Machine At Cargo Complex (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
KSIE employees' unions demand security
The three employees' unions of the State-owned Kerala State Industrial Enterprises Limited (KSIE) have urged the State Government to provide security to the KSIE to run the Thiruvananthapuram Air Cargo Terminal ....
- Our Posture In The World Market Should Be ‘Come All, We Take You On’ (Business Line, A N Sudarsan Rao , Dec 26, 2005)
Which way are global trade talks headed? How was India’s performance and posture, what did it get and what did it have to give away...
- Tsunami Thoughts: Fighting Fit On Boxing Day (Indian Express, A N Sudarsan Rao , Dec 26, 2005)
Exactly a year ago, on Boxing Day, the tsunami devastated India’s eastern coast. Over 10,000 people lost their lives and close to 2 million livelihoods were wiped out
- At Land’S End, As Black Sunday Anniversary Rolls In, India Rolls On (Indian Express, Samar Halarnkar, Dec 26, 2005)
“Ee kaa hai (what is this)?’’ asks Babu Lal Soni of Jharkhand curiously, peering between the thatch covering of a 16-ft high steel statue of two giant hands, one holding back the waves, another cupped to cradle a lamp of hope.
- Rs.10 Crores For Development Of Tourist Spots (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 26, 2005)
The Government has allotted Rs.10 crores for the development of tourist spots in Kanyakumari district...
- A Storyteller On A Mission (Hindu, K.K. GOPALAKRISHNAN , Dec 25, 2005)
Parvathy Baul, a talented young exponent of Baul from West Bengal, talks about her little known musical tradition.
- Mist Covered Hills, Cloud-Kissed Forests (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 25, 2005)
Ameen Ahmed is seduced and saddened by the spectacular wilderness of the Kodagu forests, one of the few pristine areas of the Ghats.
- Pm To Visit Tsunami-Hit Areas To Review Work (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 25, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said he planned to revisit tsunami-hit regions to review the rehabilitation work.
- Halcyon Days At Kovalam (Hindu, INDIRA VARMA, Dec 25, 2005)
Kovalam is now a tourist paradise but what was it like before travellers' found it?
"Another source of excitement was the sight of ships passing by, often near enough for us to see the passengers thronging the decks."
- Government To Opt For New Hiv Testing Kits (Hindu, C. Maya, Dec 25, 2005)
The kits will be purchased through the Central Purchase Committee from next year
- Merry Christmas In God’S Own Tsunami Country (Indian Express, Samar Halarnkar, Dec 25, 2005)
The bumpy single-lane road is lined with coconut palms, scattered with quaint, little concrete houses with newly planted marigold and posies. There is a bakery, net cafes, white sand, smiling locals and a sculptor at work on an exquisite 6-foot-high . . .
- Asi Renovating Big Temple Gopuram (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 25, 2005)
Alternative entry provided
The Archaelogical Survey of India (ASI) has taken up renovation of the Kerlandhagan gopuram, first entrance to Big Temple at Thanjavur.
- Oommen Chandy Fails To Keep His Promises (Hindu, Roy Mathew, Dec 25, 2005)
Rehabilitation package for Endosulfan victims did not materialise
- Pm To Visit Tsunami-Hit Areas (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 25, 2005)
He will review the rehabilitation work done over the year
- `Anti-Goonda Law, A Threat To Human Rights' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 24, 2005)
Experts warn against potential for misuse
- Measures Needed To Check Cruelty Towards Animals (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 24, 2005)
Is Kerala becoming routinely cruel to animals? Recently a camel, brought from afar, died in captivity, while a crocodile in a pond faced a shoot-to-kill order. Elephants are regular fixtures when it comes to the ill-treatment tab.
- Kerala May Enact Law To Ensure Reservation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 24, 2005)
104th Amendment to the Constitution passed by Parliament
Kerala may enact a law to overcome the problem thrown up by the exclusion of minority institutions from the 104th Amendment to the Constitution passed by Parliament for providing . . .
- Handloom Industry — Weaving Out The Myths (Business Line, M. Sivakkannan, Dec 24, 2005)
The handloom sector plays an important role in the country's economy. It is one of the largest economic activities providing direct employment to over 65 lakh persons engaged in weaving and allied activities.
- Beach Tourism Mela (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 24, 2005)
The weeklong year-end Cherayi tourism mela, which last year had been cut short by the tsunami waves, is back this year with added attractions.
- "India Has Done A Good Job On Rehabilitation" (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Dec 24, 2005)
India tied up with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank for assistance to launch a massive tsunami rehabilitation and reconstruction programme in the affected States. In an email interview, World Bank Country DirectorMichael Carterreviews . . .
- `New Reservation Bill A Disaster For Dalits' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 24, 2005)
Dalit-Adivasi bodies say it will lead to chaos in education sector
The new reservation Bill is a `disaster' for the Dalits in the country, leaders of seven Dalit-Adivasi organisations said on Friday.
- Eight New Schemes For The Tsunami-Hit (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 24, 2005)
Pension for women widowed by disaster
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy announced eight more schemes for the victims of last year's tsunami on Friday.
- Minister Seeks Icar Help To Evolve Better Quality Crops (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 24, 2005)
Proposal for setting up sugarcane research station at Cuddalore sent to Centre
- Ensure Cultural University Status For Kalamandalam, Says Governor (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 23, 2005)
Year-long Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the institution on
- Gail-Bpcl Plan Piped Gas Projects (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 23, 2005)
Gas supply will be taken up in two States
- Gail To Invest In Gas Projects (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 23, 2005)
State-owned gas utility, Gail (India) Ltd, plans to invest over Rs 11,600 crore in various gas cracker projects in the country, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
- Fighting "Hidden Hunger" (Daily Excelsior, B.S.Padmanabhan, Dec 23, 2005)
Of late media reports have highlighted the problem of malnutrition, especially among children, in different parts of the country.
- Hard Road Ahead For Rss (The Week, Sachidananda Murthy, Dec 22, 2005)
Tactical voting’ is often used to denote the mood swings of the Muslim electorate in the country. But there are new converts to this hit and score practice.
- Bjp Rolls Back Dissent, Quota Bill Clears Ls (Indian Express, Manini Chatterjee, Dec 22, 2005)
The UPA government’s first Constitution amendment bill, a landmark legislation to ensure reservations for SCs/STs and OBCs in private unaided educational institutions had a smooth sailing in the Lok Sabha this evening after the BJP went back on its
- Bridge, Women And Champagne (Deccan Herald, VIJAY NAMBISAN, Dec 22, 2005)
K R Narayanan did not become the President because he was a Dalit, but in spite of it.
- Asi To Remove Encroachments Near 50 Heritage Sites (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 22, 2005)
Illegal structures around two Villupuram temples removed recently "Urban development pressures should be taken into account by agencies and officials"
- Kerala Cabinet Approves Health Insurance Scheme (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 22, 2005)
To cover 25 lakh BPL families; premium of Rs. 99 a year per family
Beneficiary to pay only Rs.33 a year as premium
Health cover of Rs.30000; Personal accident cover of Rs.1 lakh
Coverage for all diseases
- `Foreign Policy To Depend On Balance Of Power' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 22, 2005)
China to be the biggest trade partner of India in two years, says strategic affairs expert
He says India has to stand for some value
`Foreign policy is no longer the monopoly of Delhi'
`Interesting foreign policy aspects in Kerala villages'
- `Schools Must Inculcate Values In Students' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 22, 2005)
Deva Matha Central School, Banaswadi, celebrated its 16th Annual Day recently. Chief guest Catrina Hastings, headmistress of Frank Anthony Junior School, stressed the importance of parents' interaction with children. She said schools must inculcate . . .
- Mid-Year Review — Setting The Economic Priorities (Business Line, S. Sethuraman, Dec 21, 2005)
The economy appears well-set for a sustained high-growth path, judging by the average of 7 per cent recorded three years in a row (2003-06) and all indicators pointing to a continuing boom in investments and soaring business confidence derived from ...
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