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Articles 621 through 720 of 12047:
- Pm, Blair For ?Global Effort? To Tackle Terrorism (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his British counterpart Tony Blair on Tuesday called for a “coherent global effort with shared perspectives and commitments” to combat the menace of terrorism.
- Comic Elements (Times of India, Ed Vulliamy, Oct 11, 2006)
Isaac Asimov once remarked that the most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, was not "Eureka! Eureka"but "That's funny".
- Lost Childhood (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 11, 2006)
Numerous generations of poor persons have come and gone by in India, not knowing what real childhood is.
- Rural Resistance (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
The most visible resistance to the often indiscriminate acquisition of land has come, naturally, from farmers. A roundup of the state of play in different parts of the country.
- `A Trigger For Social Unrest' (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Oct 11, 2006)
Former Prime Minister Vishwanath Pratap Singh is one of the first political leaders to highlight the potential problems posed by the manner in which the concept of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is advanced by the UPA government.
- Traders' Protest (Frontline, AMAN SETHI, Oct 11, 2006)
The Supreme Court allows commercial activities in Delhi's residential areas, but after police firing claims four lives in Seelampur.
- Stop The Desecration (News International, Editorial, The News International, Oct 11, 2006)
In an ultimate insult to any place of worship, a Hindu temple in Karachi has reportedly been encroached upon by local butchers and parts of its compound have been converted into a slaughterhouse.
- `Allow Them Time To Stabilise' (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Oct 11, 2006)
When the Special Economic Zones Act was being discussed in Parliament in 2005, Jairam Ramesh, the present Minister of State for Commerce, was yet to join the Ministry.
- India Is Pricing Itself Out Of The Global Market (The Financial Express, JANMEJAYA K SINHA, Oct 11, 2006)
Escalating real estate prices, rising rents and fatter salaries are just some of the contributory factors
- A Language In Disguise? (Hindu, Murali N. Krishnaswamy, Oct 10, 2006)
An all-out war against bad English offering antidotes to archaic `Indlish'
- Combing Operations Planned To Check Child Labour (Hindu, K.S. Sudhi, Oct 10, 2006)
Ban imposed on child labour comes into force today.
- Bridal Mysticism (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
With the advent of Kali yuga the time became ripe and conducive to realise God by the easier method of chanting the Divine name and singing His glory.
- People To The Fore (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
As is customary with International Labour Organisation's (ILO) publications this also bears the stamp of clarity of presentation combined with direct appeal.
- Boom Boom Bali (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
A myriad of cultures, languages and common histories - these are the first things that come to the mind when one thinks of Indonesia.
- Waiting Game (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Oct 10, 2006)
It’s time again for the festival of lights, and many party faithfuls in the Congress are wishing for a perfect Diwali gift. The Cabinet reshuffle on the cards—what with a foreign minister to be appointed soon—is what is keeping the Congress brass . . .
- Time To Ban All Forms Of Child Labour (Hindu, Madhura Swaminathan, Oct 10, 2006)
The additional curbs on child labour in specified hazardous occupations come into effect today. This is a welcome step but far from adequate. Ultimately, all forms of labour are hazardous to the well being of children.
- Special Article (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 10, 2006)
Reservation policies pursued by the Central and state governments are based on constitutional provisions, judicial pronouncements and the reports of the commissions set up under the Constitution.
- India Condemns North Korean Test (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Oct 10, 2006)
"Don't compare us with Pyongyang"
Test violates international commitments
It jeopardises peace, stability, security in the region.
- Dengue Cases Go Up To 18 In State; Two Dead (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
Anti-mosquito operations will be taken up on a continuous basis, says Health Minister K. Rosaiah
Maximum number of cases detected in Kadapa district
Government launches action plan on anti-mosquito operations.
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 10, 2006)
It ought to surprise no one that India has been proclaimed as the “worst offender” by UNICEF with regard to violation of child rights.
- Child Labour: Grand Plans, Little Action (Hindu, BAGESHREE S. , Oct 10, 2006)
There is a clear lack of political will in the State to eliminate this evil practice.
- Experience The Virtues Of Fasting This Season (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Oct 10, 2006)
Fasting is a tradition in almost all religions. Hindus fast for nine days during Navratri. Hindu women also fast for a day on Karva Chauth , praying for well-being of their husbands.
- Between Agriculture And Sezs (Daily Excelsior, Ramesh Kanitkar, Oct 10, 2006)
The Congress president, Sonia Gandhi, has asked the state governments to desist from acquiring agriculture land for the special economic zones (SEZs). Taking a cue from her, the Commerce Minister, Kamal Nath, too parroted similar views.
- Rajnath Opposes Talks With Pak (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
BJP president Rajnath Singh today said India should refrain from any kind of dialogue with Pakistan until the later puts on end to cross-border terrorism and training camps on its territory.
- Future Beckons (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 10, 2006)
Conventional wisdom quite rightly sees a bandh as a hangover from West Bengal’s past. Yesterday’s bandh may well turn out to be a sign for the future.
- Trinamool-Backed Bandh Hits Life In West Bengal (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
Ignoring the Left's resistance, the people of Kolkata and rest of West Bengal today responded in great numbers to the 12-hour Bangla Bandh, called by Trinamool Congress for protecting the poor farmers of Singur, Hooghly, against the forcible . . .
- Mushrooming Choices (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 10, 2006)
North Korea's nuclear test changes the global nuclear order and the regional balance in East Asia.
- Failure Of Growth Models (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Oct 09, 2006)
Economists invented the phrase 'stagflation;' decades ago when they encountered for the first time, a situation in which stagnation and inflation existed simultaneously although it had been though until then that the two phenomena were mutually . . .
- Dream Merchants (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Oct 09, 2006)
Should it surprise anyone that the people from as far as Kerala have joined hands to cheat inhabitants of Poonch of crores of rupees? They have done it through a modus operandi which is by now all too familiar.
- India's Mystifying Rise (Times of India, Gurcharan Das, Oct 09, 2006)
There were many smiling Indian faces last week. Our economy again beat forecasts and grew 8.9% in the April-June quarter. India's economic rise bewilders Indians. No one quite understands why this noisy and chaotic democracy of a billion people has . . .
- Countryside To The Centre (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 09, 2006)
Seventy per cent of India lives in villages. But the banking sector is concentrated in cities. India’s growth can’t be sustained in the face of this imbalance.
- Plan Industrialisation (Deccan Herald, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Oct 09, 2006)
An effective plan for industrialisation can prevent exploitation of cultivators and provide speedy employment.
- All Play And No Work (Telegraph, NEHA SAHAY, Oct 09, 2006)
The new academic year has barely started when it is holiday time again. Schooling for foreigners in China is fun in more ways than one, specially for Indian kids.
- New Foreign Policy?~ii (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 09, 2006)
Multiple Jallianwalla Massacres May Have Occurred In Iraq, Afghanistan
- Bracing For A ‘Normal’ Bandh (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2006)
Private vehicles will be off the roads during tomorrow’s 12-hour bandh, called by the Trinamul Congress on the Singur issue. The state government, however, is making all efforts to ensure normal transport services.
- Hu Jintao For “Harmonious Society” (Tribune, MARK MAGNIER, Oct 09, 2006)
Beijing – In advance of a key Communist Party meeting this weekend, Chinese President Hu Jintao is working to burnish the party’s image of harmony, even if it’s taken some bloodletting to drive the point home.
- Guardians Of Constitution (Tribune, Justice A.S. Anand (retd), Oct 09, 2006)
To appreciate judicial activism one shall have to consider the power of judicial review vested in the higher judiciary — the Supreme Court and the High Courts as also the general role of the judicial institutions.
- Stop Arming J&k Militants, Us Watchdog Tells Pak (Tribune, Smriti Kak Ramachandran, Oct 09, 2006)
An international human rights organisation has asked Pakistan to stop providing arms and finances to terror groups. A set of recommendations issued by the US-based Human Rights Watch to the Government of Pakistan has called for a complete suspension . . .
- President Pledges To Rebuild Quake-Hit Areas (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf on Sunday reiterated his firm resolve and commitment to reconstruct quake ravaged areas on modern lines and announced housing and agricultural loans written off for the quake-affected people.
- The Dinesh Dalmia Trail Gets Hotter (The Financial Express, Sucheta Dalal, Oct 09, 2006)
Recent developments, in India and in the US, make a proper probe and clean-up imperative.
- No Time For Complacency (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Oct 09, 2006)
A road map for services needs a holistic view
- Clashes In Iran After Ayatollah Challenges Clerical Rule (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2006)
Reformists threaten to boycott elections if Guardians Council selects candidates who may participate in December polls
- Curfew, Bundh Sink M’Lore (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2006)
The last time curfew was imposed in Dakshina Kannada was in 1997 when Surathkal witnessed violence. However, the curfew then was restricted to only a small area in Surathkal.
- Bsnl To Introduce Mobile Van Service For Bill Collection (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2006)
It will be launched at Uppuvelur this month
- India's Journey Towards Differentiation (Business Line, Ganesh Chella , Oct 09, 2006)
Clearly, differentiation is here to stay. It is on top of the agenda of leaders in both traditional and modern businesses. What remains is its execution in as painless a manner as possible.
- Tactical Victory (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 09, 2006)
There have been many occasions during the two decades of the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance when they came close to an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation. Sena tiger Bal Thackeray roared louder, and always had the last laugh.
- The Growth-Jobs Disconnect (Business Standard, Subir Gokarn, Oct 09, 2006)
The NSSO survey results should be analysed by all stakeholders and the debate must transit from being conceptual to factual.
- State Of Change (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 09, 2006)
Something has definitely changed in Indian politics if an election-bound chief minister in a state notorious for spreading electoral largesse can sell state corporations and persuade state employees to take VRS — and no one in scandalised.
- Pakistan Quake Survivors Face 2nd Winter In Shelters (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2006)
Zafar Iqbal had hoped to have finished rebuilding his house before snow covers the mountains of Kashmir.
- With Gandhi In South Africa (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 08, 2006)
Jawaharlal Nehru, while paying tribute to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, once said, “where he walked is hallowed ground”. Some of us, fortunate to be with Manmohan Singh during his recent visit to South Africa, felt that where Gandhi was thrown out . . .
- Child Abuse (Daily Excelsior, Sweta Patwardhan, Oct 08, 2006)
The government has banned the child labour without any impact. The Child labour Act only bans child labour in specific industries and has actually helped put more children to work rather than get them out of it.
- Theatre Everywhere (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2006)
London puts on many performances for its visitors.
- The Man In A Firan (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 08, 2006)
Just after Pervez Musharraf’s book launch, I attended a presentation by army officers on the J&K insurgency.
- Sums And Guns: Getting It Right (Indian Express, V. R. Raghavan , Oct 08, 2006)
The question is more of obtaining optimal capabilities from defence outlays and less of their affordability
- Investment Of $320bn Needed For Roads, Ports: Manmohan (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is persisting with his pro-reforms pitch. A day after resolving to take a fresh stab at politically sensitive labour reforms, while speaking at ET Awards function in Mumbai, Singh on Saturday vowed to undertake an . . .
- Child Labour Of A Different Kind? (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2006)
Recently, I joined my friend for dinner, and saw him reprimanding his son, studying in Plus Two, for scoring only 99 out of 100 in his internal examination.
- Accord Between Main Sri Lankan Political Parties Has Significance . . . (Hindu, S. Dorairaj , Oct 08, 2006)
The agreement between the two main Sri Lankan parties — the Sri Lanka Freedom Party and the United National Party — provides room for cautious optimism in the efforts to find a viable solution to the island's ethnic conflict, according . . .
- Another Attempt (News International, Editorial, The News International, Oct 07, 2006)
The discovery of two live rockets and rocket launchers in the federal capital's high-security zone, a stone's throw from parliament and the official residences of both the president and the prime minister is disturbing to say the least and a serious . . .
- Think Out Of Box: Pm To Polity (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asked the polity to shun 'chalta hai' (complacent) attitude and think out of the box to push forward reforms for building India as a dream nation.
- Policy Myopia And The Economic Disconnect (Business Line, Priya Mohan, Oct 07, 2006)
India's inherent social problems have taken the backseat because of the short-sighted social and economic reforms.
- Logical Reaction (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Oct 07, 2006)
Many will share the dismay expressed by Mr Abdul Rahim Rather, National Conference Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly, over the Government's decision to put on ice the proposed one-month Assembly session in Srinagar.
- Us Bird Flu Plans Near 'State Of The Art'-Official (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2006)
US preparations against a possible outbreak of the deadly form of the H5N1 avian flu virus are solid, but other countries may not be as ready, a US health safety official warned.
- Our Security System As Terrorists Close In (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Oct 07, 2006)
First the Army House in Rawalpindi and then the President’s House in Islamabad have been made targets of possible acts of terrorism on Wednesday and Thursday without being thwarted by our security system. We know who the target was in these . . .
- Prisoners In Private Jails (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 07, 2006)
That medieval practices exist in the country in this day and age was proved on Wednesday when a cleric and his six guards were apprehended for running a private jail in the NWFP.
- Ramadoss Relents: Grants Chikungunya Fund To Kerala (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2006)
Even as Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss and Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan continued their wrangling over the identity of the killer fever that has ravaged Cherthala taluk of Alappuzha district and has caused widespread panic . . .
- Test Kit Scare Over Dengue (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2006)
Dengue cases in Bengal so far are less than last year, but cause for concern lies elsewhere — absence of quality diagnostic kits, experts say.
- Singh, Blair To Discuss Trade, Security Next Week (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2006)
Trade and security are expected to be on top of the agenda when Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets his British counterpart Tony Blair in London early next week during a three-day visit.
- Manmohan Promises To Step On Reforms Pedal (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has revived hopes of reforms in labour policies. "There are difficulties but I am very hopeful," he said here on Friday.
- Poverty Of Ideas (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Oct 07, 2006)
Under what circumstances can slogans like 'Garibi Hatao' work time and again, as the UPA government seems to think when it resurrects this hoary phrase that powered Indira Gandhi's electoral triumph in 1971? Only when poverty is an enduring . . .
- A Close Look At A Legend (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2006)
"Forever Jeh" carries interviews of people associated with JRD Tata
- ‘Visibility For Real Issues Tough’ (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 07, 2006)
In India, it is hard to get visibility for ‘real issues’. The bombing of Hiroshima-Nagasaki is accepted as a crime against humanity, but not as systemic and systematic crimes against Dalits.
- The Man In A Firan (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 07, 2006)
Just after Pervez Musharraf’s book launch, I attended a presentation by army officers on the J&K insurgency.
- A Torrent Of Abuse (Tribune, Ranjiv Dalal, Oct 07, 2006)
It required quite an effort to procure two tickets for the night show of “Omkara”. My wife and I had barely settled in our seats, when it came like a rocket.
- Sums And Guns: Getting It Right (Indian Express, V. R. Raghavan , Oct 07, 2006)
The question is more of obtaining optimal capabilities from defence outlays and less of their affordability
- Going Dutch, Royally! (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2006)
Enjoy a heritage holiday at the 18th Century Bolgatty Palace in Kerala
- Waves Of History (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2006)
Anchuthengu is a mix of our colonial past and a rustic coastal life. The sheer beauty of an ever-changing sea and backwaters blend with history at Anchuthengu. The vibrant life of fisher folk adds charm to this coastal hamlet.
- Rewards Of Basic Research (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 07, 2006)
The Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine awarded this year to Andrew Z. Fire and Craig C. Mello is in recognition of their path-breaking discovery of a fundamental mechanism for controlling the flow of genetic information.
- Doing The Write Thing (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2006)
Kommuri Venugopala Rao was a sentinel of sentimental fiction in Telugu. His soft narration and vibrant themes made him a popular novelist, recollects senior journalist VEERAJI.
- Nepal-Bound Flights On Red Alert (Times of India, SUBODH GHILDIYAL, Oct 07, 2006)
The drama kicked off by death sentence to Mohammed Afzal is among security concerns behind a heightened airport alert on Nepal-bound flights, with the Centre apprehensive that militants could resort to hostage-taking to secure his release in a bid . . .
- Pranab Asks Defence Companies To Adopt Villages (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2006)
The Defence Ministry on Friday asked its nine public sector undertakings (PSUs) and 39 Ordnance Factories (OFs) to begin discharging their social responsibilities to non-employees living in the vicinity of their townships and plans.
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