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Articles 221 through 320 of 500:
- Pirates Without Profits (Telegraph, RAVI VYAS, Oct 26, 2007)
Is book piracy in India as rampant as in the high-tech world of software, CDs and DVDs? It isn’t simply because the demand for the products of writers and publishers has never been robust enough to generate a major piracy problem.
- 4 Labourers Die Of Asphyxiation (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2007)
Four labourers from Bihar died in sleep due to asphyxiation at the 14 Corps Headquarters at Leh in Jammu and Kashmir, the police said today.
- Suu Kyi Meets Junta Official (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2007)
Myanmar's detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi met for the first time on Thursday with a senior junta official appointed to work with the country's main opposition party, state television reported.
- Pm To Discuss Upa's Flagship Schemes (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2007)
With the political crisis paralysing the functioning of the Government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will preside over a high level meeting of the officials to finalise a strategy for expediting implementation of the UPA's flagship schemes within. . .
- Rice Exports: Fresh Order Puts Authorities In A Fix (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2007)
Ministry allows shipment of stocks stored only in port godowns
Stocks lying in the godowns outside the port
‘Government order further complicates the issue’
- Ongc To Start Peak Kg Gas Production From 2012-13 (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2007)
Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), which is under attack from the petroleum ministry and the directorate of hydrocarbons (DGH) for production decline of onshore assets and slow pace monetising marginal fields, on Wednesday indicated that it would . . . .
- Food Inflation On The Rise (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Oct 25, 2007)
THE holy month of Ramazan was conspicuous for accelerating the rate of inflation, particularly food inflation in the country. In fact, the inflation rate was the highest in this month during the last five years.
- Us, Uk Knew About A Q Khan But Kept Quiet: New Book (Indian Express, Shyam Bhatia, Oct 25, 2007)
Four years before Pakistan’s Dr Abdul Qadir Khan was publicly humiliated, then pardoned and placed under house arrest, the British and US authorities were briefed about his role in selling nuclear weapons technology to North Korea, Libya and Iran.
- Throw Them Out (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2007)
A lower court has once again jumped the gun. On Tuesday, a first class judicial magistrate in Bhopal issued a non-bailable warrant against actor Aamir Khan for failing to appear before the court in a case of 'disrespect' to the flag.
- Discontent Despite The Rebound (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 25, 2007)
Despite buoyant growth rates in all the major European Union countries, popular suspicion seems to be persisting over the plans to reform the entrenched European welfare model which contrasts with the market-oriented Anglo-American model.
- Centre To Rehabilitate Child Labourers Opened (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2007)
Having rescued more than 900 child labourers, Udhampur district has rehabilitated most of them. The first-ever rehabilitation centre for child labourers in the state was inaugurated on Monday at Bharat Nagar, Jakhani, 5 km from here.
- Grain Of Truth (Telegraph, ABHIRUP SARKAR, Oct 25, 2007)
Ration shops are burning all over West Bengal. They are being attacked, looted and put on fire by groups of angry, disgruntled citizens, who seem to have decided that they have had enough.
- Protests Over Land Rights In India (Guardian (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2007)
On a hot, dusty highway some 40 miles (70km) from Delhi, a human column snakes its way towards the Indian capital carrying a unique message of defiance to the country's leaders: "Give us back our land."
- Poor But Defiant, Thousands March On Delhi In Fight For Land Rights (Guardian (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2007)
On a hot, dusty highway some 40 miles (70km) from Delhi, a human column snakes its way towards the Indian capital carrying a unique message of defiance to the country's leaders: "Give us back our land."
- Pm Has No Time, Naidu Says It's Insult To Telugu Pride (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2007)
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu has accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of hurting the "Telgu pride" by not granting him an appointment to discuss the problems of the State farmers.
- Growing Russia, Iran Ties (Dawn, Tariq Fatemi, Oct 25, 2007)
MOST summit meetings these days are uneventful, because of the primacy given to protocol and publicity rather than to substance.
- Romance Of Sputnik (Frontline, T.S. Subramanian, Oct 25, 2007)
A FULL house spontaneously applauded the film, which received the undivided attention of the audience for about an hour, at the International Astronautical Congress in Hyderabad on September 26.
- General (Retd.) S.F. Rodrigues (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2007)
GENERAL (retd.) S.F. Rodrigues took over as Administrator for the Union Territory of Chandigarh and Governor of Punjab in November 2004. In this interview, he speaks of his vision for the development of the city. Excerpts:
- Electronic Vision (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2007)
THE Chandigarh administration is working towards making the city grow as a knowledge-based one.
- A Disk Revolution (Frontline, R. Ramachandran, Oct 25, 2007)
THE first computer hard disk drive (HDD) was introduced by IBM in 1956. Called the 305 RAMAC (Random Access Method of Accounting and Control), this first data storage system comprised 50 disks, each about 60 metres in diameter, and stored about five . . .
- Sarabhai's Vision (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2007)
Governments lay down policies, but their implementation depends a lot on the personality and outlook of officials who, in turn, influence policymaking.
- Indian Aid Money 'Goes Missing' (British Broadcasting Corporation, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2007)
More than $3m donated to the Indian prime minister's fund for victims of the tsunami and the Kashmir earthquake have gone missing, court papers say.
- Southern Revolt (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2007)
The book identifies the revolt by sepoys in Vellore in 1806 as what Hobsbawm calls “proto nationalism”.
- Little Women (Frontline, Jayati Ghosh, Oct 25, 2007)
LAST Monday – October 15 – a friend of mine sent me a message, reminding me that it was World Rural Women’s Day. I was intrigued, because I had not actually forgotten – I did not know about it to begin with.
- Pm Blames It On Coalition Politics (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2007)
Prime Minister told the global consultancy firm McKinsey that the problem among political leaders in the country was not about lack of awareness or thinking on what needed to be done to sustain and accelerate social and economic growth...
- Signals From Ceasfire (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Oct 24, 2007)
The United Jihad Council is desperate to join in the political dialogue on Jammu and Kashmir’s future, but it may be too late.
- How To Succeed In The New World Of Pro-Am Journalism (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 24, 2007)
‘Networked journalism,’ where professional journalists collaborate with the communities they cover, may be the way forward.
- The Common Enemy (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 24, 2007)
THE reiteration of commitment by India and Pakistan on Monday to working together to curb terrorism in their countries is welcome.
- A Fine Initiative (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 24, 2007)
The recent announcement of a public-private partnership by three Europe-based pharmaceutical companies and the British government for using human embryonic stem cells to assess the safety of investigational drugs gives a boost to stem cell . . . .
- 3 Indian Children Die Of Suspected Food Poisoning (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2007)
Alleged food poisoning has caused the death of three Indian children and hospitalisation of their parents in Saudi Arabia.
- Parliament Approval Must, Says Unpa (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2007)
The United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) on Tuesday said the government should not operationalise the nuclear deal with the United States without Parliament’s approval.
- Threat To Bhutto: Qaeda Woman Will Strike (Asian Age, Shafqat Ali, Oct 24, 2007)
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has received an assassination threat from a follower of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.
- Next Wave Of Reforms Crucial (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2007)
Since the mid-1980s successive reforms have progressively moved the Indian economy towards a market-based system.
- Europe Blue Reply To Us Green Card (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2007)
The European Union is planning a “blue card” to lure highly skilled migrants by offering financial and housing benefits, and cutting red tape.
- India Heading Towards Free Trade Agreement With Eu (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2007)
Although India and the European Union (EU) are facing major differences at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), they might "head" towards concluding a free trade agreement (FTA) by end of 2008, said Indian Industry and Commerce Minister Kamal Nath.
- Disturbing Statements (Tribune, J. Sri Raman, Oct 24, 2007)
This is about two statements that India heard on the same day. They must have disturbed many Indians who value the country’s democracy, despite its various flaws.
- The Yasukuni 'Hero' (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Oct 24, 2007)
In a Japan of resurgent nationalism, Radha Binod Pal’s dissenting judgment in the Tokyo war trials wins easy admirers.
- Award For University Hall (Frontline, LYLA BAVADAM, Oct 24, 2007)
“SUPERB interdisciplinary technical achievement … elegant renewal of one of the city’s finest Victorian buildings.”
- Growth Through Social Justice (Frontline, John M. Alexander , Oct 24, 2007)
Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man you may have seen, and ask yourself if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him.
- No-Win Situation (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Oct 24, 2007)
PRIME MINISTER Manmohan Singh’s public presentations on the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal have, as a rule, been characterised by an element of drama. In his spirited promotion of the deal he went to the extent of throwing down a challenge of midterm . . . .
- The Tasks Ahead (Dawn, Najmuddin A. Shaikh, Oct 24, 2007)
THE tumultuous welcome accorded to Benazir Bhutto on her arrival in Karachi was negated by the horrific bomb blasts clearly aimed at the container vehicle in which she and the party leadership were travelling.
- Why I Am An Atheist (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2007)
Excerpts from the article Bhagat Singh wrote in reply to a remark made by Bhai Randhir Singh, a Ghadarite, in Lahore Central Jail in 1930-31.
- Bhagat Singh (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2007)
THE revolutionary nationalist phase of the freedom struggle, of which Bhagat Singh was an iconic figure, was a brief, powerful and violent episode in a movement otherwise considered to be peaceful.
- A Note Of Caution (Hindu, VENKATESH ATHREYA, Oct 23, 2007)
LeftWord Books has done a signal service in bringing out, as the ninth in their Signpost series of publications on ‘Issues that matter’, a selection of essays by Prakash Karat on the theme of U.S.-India strategic relationship, written over the . . .
- Wb Bids Emotional Farewell To Durga (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2007)
The five-day Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal finally ended as the state bid a tearful adieu to the goddess and her children on Sunday.
- Hindi Print Media (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2007)
“We need a Hindi version of Citizen Kane. The time is right for it.
- State For Decentralised It Development (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2007)
Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan has said that the State is aiming at achieving a decentralised pattern of growth in the information technology (IT) sector unlike cities such as Bangalore and Hyderabad which had concentrated development.
- Employment And Growth — The Emerging Scenario (Hindu, C. Rangarajan, Oct 23, 2007)
With a 9.0 per cent GDP growth rate, even under the very conservative assumptions, the economy will reach a level where the workforce will match the labour force within a short period.
- Special Article (Statesman, Amulya Ganguli, Oct 23, 2007)
There is a saying in Bengali, pagoler go badhey ananda. It means that a mad man rejoices at the killing of a cow.
- Pn Blues (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2007)
India’s regulators need to assure investors that the proposals to restrict the use of participatory notes (PNs) are not an attempt to impose capital controls. International media reports are increasingly comparing the events of last week with . . . . .
- A Nightmare Foretold (Dawn, S. M. Naseem, Oct 23, 2007)
THE dastardly midnight suicide attacks, causing an unprecedented number of deaths and injuries and which rudely interrupted her triumphal second homecoming reception, have made Ms Benazir Bhutto’s return to Pakistan after eight years of . . . .
- Changing Trends And Landscape In Bpos (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2007)
Offshoring of business processes is now a proven strategy across all successful organisations.
- Suspected Food Poisoning: Three Indian Children Die In Qunfuda (Arab News, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2007)
Three Indian children died in Qunfuda between Saturday and Sunday from what is thought to be food poisoning. The children died after they were brought to Qunfuda General Hospital, according to a hospital official.
- The Face That Wasn't (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2007)
For centuries, the Mona Lisa has beguiled art buffs unable to resist speculating on its origins and meaning.
- Get Real (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 23, 2007)
The twin blasts in Pakistan have done for Benazir Bhutto what would have taken her months to accomplish.
- Coalition Constraints (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Oct 23, 2007)
Whatever the ultimate fate of the Indo-US nu-clear deal, the contentious debate between the Congress-led coalition and the Left parties that support it has had two consequences.
- Jd(s) Final Decision On Oct 24 (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2007)
Under intense pressure from its MLAs to avoid mid-term Assembly elections in Karnataka, the JD(S), whose coalition government with the BJP collapsed early this month, will take a decision on October 24 on whether to form another government or opt . . . .
- ‘Germany Respects Any Decision Of The Indian Side Regarding The Specific Mix Of Energies Deemed Appropriate’ (Indian Express, Kandula Subramaniam, Oct 23, 2007)
Bilateral ties between India and Germany are closer than ever before. We have established a strategic partnership which is far more than establishing close economic ties that traditionally exist between our countries.
- Encephalitis Toll Approaches 400 (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2007)
Nearly 400 people are known to have died from encephalitis this year in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring areas, officials say.
- A 10-Armed Goddess Charms A Frenetic Megalopolis In India (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2007)
Every year around this time, the awesome figure of a woman, with three piercing eyes and 10 arms splayed, appears in every nook and corner of this city.
- Rotten Wheat: Bjp To Meet Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2007)
The Bharatiya Janata Party will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the poor quality of imported wheat soon, according to the former party MP, Kirit Somaiya.
- Riven By Class — Britain In 2007 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
In a poll, 89 per cent say they are judged by class. No change in 10 years of Labour rule. Deep north-south gap visible.
- Cpc Constitution Adopts Scientific Development (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
The 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Sunday adopted a resolution to amend the CPC Constitution, enshrining “scientific outlook on development” and other strategic thoughts as enunciated by Party leaders since 2002.
- Understanding China (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
The most important factors explaining China’s progress since the deaths of Mao Zedhong and Zhou Enlai have been the spread and quick absorption of modern Western technology under conditions of relative peace and tranquillity.
- The Netherlands: Discovery Of A New India (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Oct 22, 2007)
India is shining in the Netherlands
which covets its market and workforce.
But Dutch society is in ferment over immigration, which begs the question:
How long before the Indian workforce
faces the integration test?
- 'Ltte Crippled Financially, Fund-Raising Activities On Decline' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
The finances of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealem have come down by a whopping 70 per cent due to decline in overseas fund raising activities and curbs on its global financial network, terrorism experts have said.
- Watson's Error (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
Science is supposed to exorcise superstition. But sometimes scientists themselves submit to social prejudices.
- Advani Wants Msp For Paddy Raised (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha L.K. Advani on Saturday urged the government to raise the minimum support price of paddy to Rs. 1,000 a quintal for the current kharif marketing season.
- Advani Seeks Revision Of Paddy Msp (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
In an attempt to corner the support of farmers lobby for the BJP, leader of opposition L.K. Advani today asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to upwardly revise minimum support price (MSP) for paddy to bring it at par with wheat.
- Punjabi Brigade Scores High In Politics Overseas (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
Exaggeration to say that Bobby Jindal’s resounding victory has electrified the burgeoning South Asian community in the US, which has often had to face the brunt of racial intolerance in America post-9/11.
- Classic Rock (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
A. L. Basham’s book “The Wonder That Was India” may not be the most authentic or exhaustive account on ancient India. Many contest the historian’s conclusions.
- Sex Education Can Save Lives (Tribune, Usha Rai, Oct 22, 2007)
THE Indian adolescent is no different from young people in other countries in his sexual curiosity and half-baked knowledge about sex and its dos and don’ts.
- India Elbowing The West (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
The subcontinent's collision with Eurasia 50,000,000 years ago created the Himalayas. How come the gigantic feature took shape so fast? A theory made headlines last week. Probably, a hot mantle-plume melted the bottom half of India . . . .
- From Raj To Swaraj (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
It would be unfair to compare Peter Clarke's book, The Last Thousand Days of the British Empire, with Stanley Wolpert's Shameful Flight: The Last Years of the British Empire in India and Alex Von Tunzelmann's Indian Summer:
- Look At Falling 'Stars'! (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 22, 2007)
The Earth crossed the Draconid meteor shower. The encounter repeats every year in October's first 10 days, with intensity varying on a seven-year cycle, which is now at its peak.
- Pn Blues (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
India’s regulators need to assure investors that the proposals to restrict the use of participatory notes (PNs) are not an attempt to impose capital controls.
- Loose Rhymes, Fluid Funk (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
Best known for their 2003 breakthrough album Elephunk and a few years later, Monkey Business, the Black Eyed Peas (BEP) has moved on a bit. Today, the three-time Grammy winners and creators of hits like Where is the Love, My Humps and . . . . .
- Dimensions Of Rural Poverty In Tamil Nadu (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 19, 2007)
In Tamil Nadu, the rural poor are the marginal and small farmers and landless agricultural labourers. A comprehensive agricultural strategy should include conferment of land ownership with increased public investment in agriculture.
- Ready To Tap South African Mining Technology, Says Subbarami Reddy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 19, 2007)
South Africa produces 14 per cent of the world’s gold besides diamonds, and chromate among other minerals. Union Minister of State for Mines Subbarami Reddy expressed India’s eagerness to avail itself of the services of Mine Qualification . . .
- Transport Strike Brings France To A Halt (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Oct 19, 2007)
Nicolas Sarkozy’s fledgling presidency faced its first major challenge on Thursday as thousands of French transport workers brought the country to a standstill in response to his plans to extend the retirement age and cut down on . . . .
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