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Articles 521 through 620 of 12047:
- Nobody's Martyrs (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Oct 13, 2006)
Now and then one keeps reading about informers working for the security forces or militant organisations in the State. If one goes by published accounts they are invariably killed.
- All Set For Local Body Polls (Hindu, K.T. Sangameswaran, Oct 13, 2006)
Security arrangements in place for the first phase today
- Us Committed To N-Deal: Burns (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2006)
Amid concerns that North Korea's nuclear test could impact the implementation of the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, the US administration has said it is "determined" to fulfil commitments it made to New Delhi on nuclear commerce.
- More Jobs For The Baloch (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 13, 2006)
One hopes that the government’s first tenuous steps towards winning the trust of Balochistan’s alienated population will lead to greater efforts on Islamabad’s part to address the province’s numerous problems.
- Army Seizes Hundreds Of Mines In Kolkata (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2006)
Security forces seized 543 anti-personnel mines as well as ammunition in Kolkata on Thursday, busting a smuggling racket from a state-run ammunition factory, a defence spokesman said.
- Rbi For Unified Consumer Index (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2006)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday suggested construction of a Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), based on existing four Consumer Price Index series, which would provide a common measure of consumer price inflation for the country . . .
- Towards An Inclusive Globalisation (Hindu, Manmohan Singh , Oct 13, 2006)
Globalisation has not removed personal and regional income disparities. The gap between the rich and the poor is widening. We need a new global vision that ensures the gains from globalisation are more widely shared.
- Who Guidelines For Prevention Of Dengue (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, Oct 13, 2006)
Asks countries in Southeast Asia to intensify surveillance.
- In The Shadows (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Oct 13, 2006)
What is the Lashkar's agenda in India? Who are its leaders and what is their relationship with the Directorate of the ISI?
- Fear Stalks North Kashmir Mountains (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Oct 13, 2006)
Dentist's murder points to continued Lashkar presence — and power.
- Fortresses Of Faith (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Oct 13, 2006)
The discovery of a madrassa-based Lashkar cell in Gujarat raises difficult questions about such seminaries.
- Bsnl Cuts Fixed Line Tariffs (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2006)
Festival bonanza
Local call PCO pulse increased
- Lure And Kill (Frontline, R. Ramachandran, Oct 13, 2006)
What is common to both chikungunya and dengue is the carrier of their causative viruses - the female of the mosquito type Aedes aegypti.
- The Dengue Patient (Frontline, Jayati Ghosh, Oct 13, 2006)
Our health care system is ailing; an immediate and large infusion of public funds is required to set things right.
- Mellow Month (Frontline, Bhaskar Ghose, Oct 13, 2006)
With the Durga Puja festival season comes the hope of a spell of relative mellowness and cordiality among people.
- Afzal Must Not Hang (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, Oct 13, 2006)
India's justice delivery system will undermine its own credibility if Mohammed Afzal, accused in the Parliament attack case, is hanged.
- The Infy Model (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Oct 13, 2006)
Infosys continues to defy gravity, its growth on a seemingly unstoppable upward spiral. Its latest results, months after iconic chairman NR Narayana Murthy stepped down to let the younger turk, Nandan Nilekani, head the company, only add more lustre . . .
- Regulate, Don't Outlaw: Let Knowledge Economy Prosper (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Oct 13, 2006)
When the law of the land fails to keep pace with the dynamics of a fast-growing economy, the result can be criminalisation of a whole lot of wholly legitimate activity.
- Intelligence Abuse (Frontline, R.K. Raghavan, Oct 13, 2006)
This absorbing work has attracted wide attention among both the supporters and the opponents of the current U.S. administration.
- Closer To The Bard (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2006)
This biography is an elaborate exploration of an elusive literary genius and his world in one turning-point year.
- Chickungunya Outbreak (Frontline, R. Ramachandran, Oct 13, 2006)
Chikungunya is spreading fast across the country in an epidemic form presenting a big challenge on the public health front.
- Us ‘Determined’ To Fulfil Commitments On India Nuke Deal (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2006)
Amid concerns that North Korea’s nuclear test could impact the implementation of the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, the US administration has said it is ‘‘determined’’ to fulfil commitments it has made to New Delhi on nuclear commerce.
- Pak Army Is Nation’S Largest Business Conglomerate (Tribune, RAHUL BEDI, Oct 13, 2006)
The US may be talking of the gradual democratisation of Pakistan, but the country’s army may be in no mood to relinquish power given its proliferating commercial interests.
- Army Uncorks Pent-Up Rage (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2006)
Anti-army sentiments in Assam burst forth again with several thousand people blocking NH 37 in Doomdooma today to protest the detention of 20 residents after suspected Ulfa militants triggered a blast in which a soldier suffered minor injuries.
- European Union Non-Committal On Support To Indo-Us Nuclear Deal (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2006)
The European Union (EU) on Thursday said it understood India’s increasing energy needs, but gave no commitment on supporting the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal.
- Land, Language, Progress (Tribune, B.G. Verghese for and Sanjay Sangvai , Oct 13, 2006)
There is a furious debate raging across India.
- Veiled Threat (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 12, 2006)
Scarcely has a request ever evoked such an overwhelming sense of gratitude among those to whom it was not made.
- Manmohan Calls For "Inclusive Globalisation" (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Oct 12, 2006)
University of Cambridge awards him honorary degree of Doctor of Law
- Blair's Long Goodbye (Frontline, Hasan Suroor, Oct 12, 2006)
At the annual Labour Party conference Prime Minister Tony Blair signals that he will step down in a year's time.
- Rich-Poor Divide Stays In Maharashtra (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
A survey of families living below the poverty line (BPL) in rural Maharashtra has revealed that some of the poorest districts of the state continue to be just as poor, while the traditionally prosperous districts have maintained their socio-economic . . .
- Politics Can’T Be The Factor In Pardon: Sc (Indian Express, G. ANANTHAKRISHNAN, Oct 12, 2006)
Amidst the clamour over the mercy plea for Mohammed Afzal, ordered to be hanged for his role in the December 2001 Parliament attack case, the Supreme Court today made it clear that maintenance of the rule of law, and not political expediency, should . . .
- Dengue Detection Kit Launched (Hindu, Bindu Shajan Perappadan, Oct 12, 2006)
With the dengue outbreak showing no signs of relenting in the Capital, early detection and treatment seem to be the only way to ensure low mortality. Dengue is a viral disease for which no specific treatment or vaccines are currently available, . . .
- Eu And India — Shaping A Better Tomorrow (Hindu, José Manuel Barroso, Oct 12, 2006)
It is time for the two to work together even more closely.
- Mukesh Seeks Mha Help To Expedite Visas (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
Keen that the Reliance pipeline project for transporting gas from Krishna-Godavari basin to Gujarat keeps its 2009 deadline, RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani has stepped in to expedite visa clearance for the nearly 1,800 Chinese technical executives it . . .
- Free Dialysis Service Launched At Csi Hospital (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
In a gesture that would benefit kidney patients in the city, the "Capt. V.V.K. Mani Memorial Free Dialysis Service" was inaugurated at the Church of South India Hospital (CSI) here on Tuesday, in the memory of the former Regional Manager of The Hindu . .
- Manmohan Calls For New Global Vision (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
Over a year after being honoured with a doctorate by Oxford University, Cambridge University bestowed upon Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Doctor of Law degree here today.
- Remuneration Quotient (Pioneer, Prafull Goradia, Oct 12, 2006)
There cannot be exploitation of workers beyond a point and American war on wages will provide an opportunity for Indians, says Prafull Goradia
- Labour:asian Lessons (Frontline, T.K. RAJALAKSHMI, Oct 12, 2006)
The ILO's new report on "Labour and Social Trends in Asia and the Pacific" has important lessons for labour market governance.
- Killer Asbestos (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
A report on the health of workers at the Alang ship-breaking yard points to the need to ban asbestos.
- Shadow Of Iraq (Frontline, Vijay Prashad, Oct 12, 2006)
The coming elections to the U.S. Congress will determine whether the Bush administration's Iraq policy has found favour with the people.
- Personal Vendetta (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 12, 2006)
Meanwhile, India's defence is weakened
- Hot Air Over Stray Dogs (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Oct 12, 2006)
In her article "Truth about cats and dogs" (October 9), Ms Shailaja Chandra writes, "For years animal rights activists armed with laws-rules, court rulings, research papers and editorials have scored over tongue-tied municipal officials."
- Bofors To Barak (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 12, 2006)
Inquiries into defence deals in India operate on this principle — catch an intruder by allowing your house to be burgled. Thus it was that the meandering Bofors investigation led to the Armed Forces never getting enough guns or spares.
- Afzal And Human Rights ‘Perverts’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 12, 2006)
The Organiser is in a paroxysm of rage over the demands for clemency for Mohammad Afzal, sentenced to death in the Parliament attack case.
- ‘I See Trade As A Route To Peace’ (Indian Express, Manmohan Singh , Oct 12, 2006)
When I came up to Cambridge in the mid 1950s, the Cold War had frozen the world into two blocs. India had won Independence a few years before and under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru was trying to establish its own place in a divided world.
- Dangerously Disarming (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 12, 2006)
Bofors and Denel were blacklisted following defence deal scandals. Will the Barak allegations result in a similar fate for companies supplying vital equipment to the three services? Are we serious about building our military deterrence?
- Can These Children Access A Future? (Indian Express, RAHUL RAMAGUNDAM, Oct 12, 2006)
Most of those concerned with child labour, see it as a product of poverty. Therefore, while poverty cannot be ended with immediate effect, a child can be provided with ameliorative measures.
- Efforts Are On To Include Chandigarh On Unesco’S World Heritage List ....... (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
Efforts are on to include Chandigarh on UNESCO,_s World Heritage List, according to Union Territory Home Secretary Krishna Mohan.
- Jammu, A Wonderland (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Oct 12, 2006)
From archaeological viewpoint the Jammu region may not be one of the wonders of the world. But it has enough variety to fit into the description of a wonderland. It has a fascinating and typical art called "Bauli sculpture" (adjoining Himachal . . .
- Unarmed Combat (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Oct 12, 2006)
Whether or not George Fernandes and the others are guilty of wrongdoing in defence deals, as charged by the Central Bureau of Investigation, is a matter that the courts will now have to decide.
- North Korean Nuclear Blast (Daily Excelsior, V.N. Paranjape, Oct 12, 2006)
The inevitable has happened. North Korea has, by conducting the unwarranted nuclear test, given full play to its dangerously belligerent intentions.
- Trade Barriers Myopic And Unfair, Says Manmohan (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh received his early lessons in economics at Cambridge University five decades ago. On Wednesday, he gave his alma mater his vision of a world order that hinges on making globalisation "inclusive" and governance "democratic".
- Bofors To Barak (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
Inquires into defence deals in India operate on this principle - catch an intruder by allowing your house to be burgled.
- Behind The Kumbakonam School Tragedy (Frontline, S. Viswanathan, Oct 12, 2006)
The inquiry report on the Kumbakonam school fire in July 2004 indicts the school management and government officials.
- "Schools In Malls" (Frontline, S. Viswanathan, Oct 12, 2006)
A valuable byproduct of the Justice K. Sampath Commission's inquiry into the Kumbakonam school fire is its startling expose of the deplorable conditions in many schools, thanks to its extensive spot inspection of educational institutions across Tamil Nadu
- Globalization Cannot Work By Compensation (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Oct 12, 2006)
Most economists hold that globalization is beneficial for all stakeholders just a trade between two persons is beneficial for both.
- Kids Work As Ban On Child Labour Starts In India (Reuters, Kamil Zaheer, Oct 11, 2006)
Ten-year-old Sonu sits forlornly on a plastic chair in a ramshackle street food stall in New Delhi, taking a break after serving customers tea.
- Now, Give Them Education (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Oct 11, 2006)
The effort to end exploitation of children must be accompanied by adequate rehabilitation measures.
- 33 Child Workers Rescued From Houses And Hotels (Hindu, Raghava M. , Oct 11, 2006)
Child helpline receives more than 100 calls
- Lord Swraj Paul First Chancellor Of Westminster Varsity (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Oct 11, 2006)
Support's drive to attract international students
- How Pak Scientist Sold Bomb Secrets To N. Korea (Tribune, Anne Penketh, Oct 11, 2006)
There was nothing to betray the feverish activity of North Korea's nuclear emerald green paddy fields to the heart of the hermit state.
- Hard Work (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 11, 2006)
How many working Indian children less than 14 years old know that yesterday was supposed to change their lives?
- Not About Malls Alone (Telegraph, Bibek Debroy, Oct 11, 2006)
The World Bank has produced an excellent document titled, India, Inclusive Growth and Service Delivery: Building on India’s Success. As the title of this report suggests, the focus is on service delivery, which still largely remains public-sector.
- Dear Leader’S Dear Friends (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 11, 2006)
This is one Indian complaint about Pakistan the latter cannot dismiss — Islamabad is deeply implicated in Pyongyang’s nuclear jingoism and there’s evidence all over, for anyone to see.
- Knowledge Is Power (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Oct 11, 2006)
One should welcome the decision to introduce human rights, disaster management and physical and health education as full-fledged subjects for senior secondary students from the next academic session.
- Indo-Pak Joint Mechanism (Daily Excelsior, Joginder Singh, Oct 11, 2006)
Pakistan and India have agreed to restart peace talks, which had been suspended since train bombings killed more than 200 people and injured over 700 in July, 2006.
- New Virus Detected In Chillies In India (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
A virus known as ‘begomoviruses’, which reduces the yield, has ‘infected’ the chilli crop in India for the first time.
- Sez Acquisitions (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Oct 11, 2006)
SEZ’s promote growth and the need for more land for farmers is specious as arable land is limited.
- N Korea Pulls Off Nuke Test (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
North Korea’s neighbours strongly condemned the nuclear test the country conducted today, throwing the region into the brink of security chaos.
- Sonia Not Happy With Patil (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
Home Minister Shivraj Patil appears to be in serious trouble. Though Prime Minister Manmohan Singh defended his performance at the recent meeting of Congress Chief Ministers at Nainital, Congress president Sonia Gandhi is far from happy with him.
- Left Impact (Frontline, V. VENKATESAN, Oct 11, 2006)
Behind the making of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, lies the watchdog role played by the Left in Parliament.
- Veil And Prejudice (Pioneer, Kanchan Gupta, Oct 11, 2006)
Trust the Guardian to jump to the defence of those who defend the abominable practice of forcing women to wear the hijab - head scarf - and the niqab, better known in this part of the world as burqa, and have taken grave offence at House of Commons . . .
- Lankan Military Says 20 Tamil Rebels Killed (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
Amidst all this controversy and debate on whether children should be taught in their mother tongue in primary school, extreme positions have been taken by both proponents and opponents.
- Thick As Thieves (Pioneer, Wilson John, Oct 11, 2006)
Clandestine dealings between Pakistan and North Korea leave no room for doubt that their nuclear weapons programmes are closely entwined
- Needed, Sustainable Energy Strategy (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 11, 2006)
It's time the biggest polluter in the world, the United States, coughed up ecological tax to help save the environment, says Roy Morrison.
- Cbi Accuses George In Israel Barak Case (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
Former defence minister George Fernandes was on Tuesday named an accused by the Central Bureau of Investigation in a case related to alleged irregularities in the purchase of the Barak missile systems from Israel in 2000.
- 20 Tigers Killed In Fighting, Says Lanka (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
Army forces killed 20 Tamil Tigers in fierce fighting in eastern Sri Lanka as they increased their control over the area, a spokesperson said on Tuesday, while the military reportedly rushed rockets and mortars to its northern defence line.
- Zones Of Conflict (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Oct 11, 2006)
The Centre's special economic zone initiative evokes protests from farmers and fears of a huge "land scam".
- Protect Only What You Must (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Oct 11, 2006)
Since 1991, the Indian government has continuously liberalised the economy and has permitted foreign investors to invest in different industry and service sectors. On the one hand, although the Indian government has adopted an open door policy . . . .
- Subversive Enclaves (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Oct 11, 2006)
The SEZ policy encourages the creation of enclaves where national laws will mean little.
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