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Articles 2921 through 3020 of 12047:
- Sri Lanka's Forgotten War Displaced Long To Start Over (Reuters, Simon Gardner, Jun 27, 2006)
Odd-job man Krishnaswamy Rajah has spent most of his adult life in a decrepit camp for thousands of ethnic Tamils displaced by Sri Lanka's two-decade civil war, and can see no way out.
- Need Based Curriculum In Schools (Daily Excelsior, Ramesh Pandita and Meenakshi Koul, Jun 27, 2006)
Education is supposed to be the only weapon by which every war can be fought and it is not about fighting only but also the wining, which is its ultimate goal.
- With Delay, Legal Loophole, Hazardous Oil Trickles Into India (Indian Express, Sonu Jain, Jun 26, 2006)
It has taken government five years to begin cleaning up the mess created by two lots of toxic waste oil, some 2,000 tonnes of it altogether. And so long did government dawdle in determining that the stuff was hazardous that it was too late to . . .
- Delhi Police Interrogate Rahul Mahajan (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Delhi Police on Sunday questioned Rahul Mahajan, son of late Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan, and Sudhanshu Mittal - Pramod Mahajan's close associate - in connection with the drug abuse case.
- Inflation Is Here To Stay (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 26, 2006)
As the inflation figures come in, creeping higher every week, it is now clear to all that inflationary pressures have set into the system.
- Hardening Interest Rates On Top Of India Inc’S Wishlist For Fm Meet (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
The prolonged volatility in the stock market, rising interest rates and inflation, as well as flexible labour policy are some of the major issues that will be deliberated upon in the meeting between the Finance Minister and the three apex . . .
- The Transparency Paradox (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jun 26, 2006)
John Champy, co-author of the 1990s buzzword `re-engineering', maintains that the most important difference to organisations arising from the information communication technology (ICT) revolution is a completely new view of transparency.
- Demolishing Circles Of Domination (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 26, 2006)
I am tired of America bashers. They send me the latest by Robert Fisk, John Pilger, Noam Chomsky, et al, by the email box-full.
- Sufi Saints And Culture (News International, Prof Khwaja Masud, Jun 26, 2006)
One castle and a hundred doors, and window numberless
- What A Shame (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 26, 2006)
No economic facts or figures, no government promises or opposition’s protests against the uniform or any other issue can make a difference to the likes of Sakina, the wife of a poor labourer of Dir district in NWFP.
- But With Flexible Labour Laws (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 26, 2006)
The finance ministry’s reported insistence on inclusion of some sort of an employment criterion for special economic zones (SEZs) is totally justified. As conceived, SEZs are clearly based on doubtful assumptions and benefits, and are potentially a . . .
- Islamic Banking (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jun 26, 2006)
It's back in fashion and attracting hordes of investment bankers looking for higher margins.
- Rs.8.65-Crore Scheme Proposed For Horticulture Development (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Centre's assistance sought under National Horticulture Mission
- "We Are Trying To Find An Alternative Path For Our Own Development" (Hindu, Marcus Dam, Jun 26, 2006)
The Left Front in West Bengal entered its 30th year in power on June 21. In an interview toThe Hindu, Chief MinisterBuddhadeb Bhattacharjeespeaks of the changing perspectives over the last three decades, the new Left alternative being considered . . .
- U.S., Pakistan Talks On Energy (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 26, 2006)
Islamabad for civilian nuclear pact
- Centre Not Giving Enough Aid, Says Rajasthan Govt. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Launch of drought relief work in the State
- India Drug Trafficking Hub (Daily Excelsior, Jyotsna Pandit, Jun 26, 2006)
If the report of International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), is to be believed, India is turning out to be the hub of international drug trafficking.
- The Death Of Innocent Visitors (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jun 26, 2006)
How difficult and heartchurning it is to see the violent death of own child in front of you and still you are unable to do anything positive.
- Mittal Finally Pockets Arcelor (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
The merger will combine Arcelor — a symbol of successful, pan-European cooperation and economic revival, with operations that span Luxembourg, Belgium, France and Spain — with a fast-growing conglomerate founded by an Indian, Lakshmi . . .
- Briefs (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
East Timor’s ruling party refused to fire the Prime Minister today, defying the demands of the popular President and triggering the resignation of the Nobel prize-winning foreign minister Jose Ramos-Horta. n AP
- No One Cares! (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 26, 2006)
No one seems interested in helping Saiqa Ghulam Nabi, a resident of Kana Mohri tehsil, to expedite her father’s release from a jail in Saudi Arabia.
- Containing Food Prices (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jun 26, 2006)
The Cabinet decision to allow private sector imports of wheat and sugar and ban pulse exports reflects growing discomfort with spiraling food prices.
- Mantra For Armed Forces' Synergy (Pioneer, Rahul Datta, Jun 26, 2006)
Parallel warfare is the new mantra for the Indian armed forces for fighting future wars and the three services are now laying down the principles for joint operations to achieve the political and military objectives.
- Mirror, Mirror On The Wall? (Business Standard, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan, Jun 25, 2006)
If you can't get it right after 16 attempts, how can you say your method works?
- Largesse For Bhel (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jun 25, 2006)
It will further erode national competitiveness
- Civilian Nuclear Deal With Us (News International, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 25, 2006)
Pakistan is in need of having a civil nuclear energy agreement with the United States and the matter would be raised in the Pak-US energy dialogue scheduled to be held in Washington tomorrow (June 26), Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim . . .
- Scrap The Two-Child Norm (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 25, 2006)
Panchayati raj minister Mani Shankar Aiyar’s position that the two-child norm for candidates seeking election to panchayat bodies is discriminatory is beyond dispute. His perseverance, considering that he reiterated his stand in Orissa recently is . . .
- Hasty Passage Of The Budget (Dawn, Iqbal Haider, Jun 25, 2006)
In a record-breaking 12-day debate, the National Assembly passed the budget.
- 'Lyrics Today Aren't Poetry, Just Bad Prose' (OutLook, SAIBAL CHATTERJEE, Jun 25, 2006)
One of Bollywood's last active links with its golden era, the veteran lyricist shares his unique musical insight and sense of history in a freewheeling conversation
- Kumar Suresh Singh (Frontline, T.K. RAJALAKSHMI, Jun 25, 2006)
Kumar Suresh Singh's stewardship of the People of India project yielded an excellent anthropological profile of the country.
- Pak-Us Energy Dialogue On June 26 (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
Pakistan and the US would hold "energy dialogue" in Washington on June 26, it was officially announced here today.
- Trade Unions Complain Against Labour Minister To Pm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
CPI national leader and AITUC general secretary Gurudas Dasgupta today said the trade unions had complained aginst Union Labour Minister and Telangana Rastra Samithi (TRS) president K Chandrasekhara Rao to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh for not . . .
- 61 Officers Transferred (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
The State Cabinet today ordered a major reshuffle in the administration with transfers and postings of 61 senior officers.
- Sonia To Visit Famine, Drought Hit Rajasthan Districts (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
Congress president Sonia Gandhi will make a two-day tour of Rajasthan from Monday to take stock of the famine and drought relief measures of the BJP Government, the PCC chief said today.
- Price We Pay (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 25, 2006)
The government has reacted to the sharp rise in prices of wheat, pulses and vegetables by measures for demand and supply management. Allowing the private sector to import wheat is welcome.
- 9 Chargesheeted In Sex Scandal (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
The CBI today filed its first chargesheet in the high-profile sex racket charging nine persons, including Deputy Inspector General of BSF K.C Pandhi, with rape.
- Rajapakse Opts For War (Statesman, Sam Rajappa, Jun 25, 2006)
In the prevailing circumstances, India has a special responsibility in preventing this mindless blood-letting in Sri Lanka
- Leaders Set For Vp’S B’Day Bash (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
Former Prime Minister V.P. Singh’s 75th birthday will become an occasion for bringing together top leaders.
- Cheap Drinking Water From The Ocean (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jun 25, 2006)
Not only increasing population but factors like limited and dwindling water resources, changing weather conditions and public's irresponsible exploitation of these resources etc.
- Triple Whammy From The Rbi (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Jun 25, 2006)
The Reserve Bank has increased interest rates continuously since October 2004 in order to cool down the economy.
- Was Nagpur Terror Encounter Faked? (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Jun 24, 2006)
Afact-finding team from Maharashtra has questioned the authenticity of the terrorist attack on the RSS headquarters at Nagpur earlier in the month.
- Pm Sings Paeans To Basavanna (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
The Centre might institute a national award for communal harmony in the name of 12th Century social reformer Basavanna and set up an international study centre on his principles.
- Flash Strike In Nalco As Unions Protest 10% Selloff Plan (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Production of finished aluminium at Nalco's smelter plant in Orissa came to a grinding halt on Friday with employees going on a flash strike to protest the UPA Government's decision to divest 10 per cent stake in this public sector unit.
- Indonesian Human Cluster Of Bird Flu Had Uni (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
The latest instance of human-to-human transmission of bird flu, which was confirmed in Indonesia on Friday, was the first to be revealed by laboratory tests, the World Health Organisation said.
- Multi-City Cbi Raids In Naval War Room Leak Case (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Claiming to have cracked a ring of "compromised officials" in various wings of the armed forces, the CBI today conducted searches at 19 places in four cities against retired and serving defence officials, businessman Abhishek Verma and a chartered . . .
- Asian Labourers Toil To Build Uae For Meagre Returns (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Construction worker B. Lal arrived in the affluent Gulf Arab city of Dubai more than a year ago, hoping to end the grinding poverty of his family in India.
- Cash Underpins Continuing Carnage In Kashmir (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jun 24, 2006)
Killing of Hizb commander casts new insight into terror group's extortion operations
Contractors, dependent on migrant labour, turn to Hizb for help
Junior commanders seek share in extortion earnings
- Nalco Employees Halt Work To Oppose Selloff (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Production at Nalco's Angul plant came to a grinding halt on Friday when employees boycotted work in protest against the Centre's decision to disinvest 10% equity of the aluminium major.
- Asia Toils To Build Uae For A Pittance (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Construction worker B. Lal arrived in the affluent Gulf Arab city of Dubai more than a year ago, hoping to end the grinding poverty of his family in India.
- Bill To Protect Children (Frontline, Purnima S. Tripathi, Jun 24, 2006)
The proposed Offences Against Children Bill, 2005, attempts to address the legal loopholes through which child traffickers slip.
- Price We Pay (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
The government has reacted to the sharp rise in prices of wheat, pulses and vegetables by measures for demand and supply management. Allowing the private sector to import wheat is welcome.
- Don't Desert The Drylands (Hindu, William D. Dar, Jun 24, 2006)
In 2006, the International Year of Deserts and Desertification, a global initiative called "Oasis" will link and synergise various research efforts for dryland development.
- Immigration Bill Kicks Up Dust (Deccan Herald, Yogi Aggarwal, Jun 24, 2006)
The bill comes at a time when Europe is battling a new influx from Africa through Spain.
- The Forgotten Face (Frontline, Sarah Hiddleston, Jun 24, 2006)
Although the government has recognised the need to give adequate attention to HIV/AIDS, children remain excluded from its response.
- Largesse For Bhel (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jun 24, 2006)
It will further erode national competitiveness
- Mirror, Mirror On The Wall? (Business Standard, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan, Jun 24, 2006)
If you can't get it right after 16 attempts, how can you say your method works?
- Jinnah And Haroon (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Jun 24, 2006)
Mohammad Ali Jinnah's papers confirm his reputation as an incorruptible politican.
- Protest Against A Reliance Project (Frontline, DIONNE BUNSHA, Jun 24, 2006)
The Maha Mumbai Special Economic Zone project of Reliance faces resistance from residents of villages which may be acquired for it.
- Scrap The Two-Child Norm (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 24, 2006)
Panchayati raj minister Mani Shankar Aiyar’s position that the two-child norm for candidates seeking election to panchayat bodies is discriminatory is beyond dispute. His perseverance, considering that he reiterated his stand in Orissa recently . . .
- Crises Of Democratic Estates (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 23, 2006)
Madabhushi Sridhar on the sagging image of the judiciary and the increasingly proactive role of the media
- Bangaladesh In Crisis (Frontline, HAROON HABIB, Jun 23, 2006)
General elections in Bangladesh are just round the corner, but how fair and free they will be remains to be seen.
- Second Meeting Of India-Bangladesh Task Forces — Improving Ties By Increasing Commerce (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Jun 23, 2006)
As Bangladesh seeks more trading opportunities in India and market access for its exports, India has conveyed its commitment to keeping open the options of economic cooperation in a bid to foster friendly ties.
- India Pledges Rs 40 Mn For Construction Of Schools In Nepal (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
India has pledged to provide Rs 39.40 million for the construction of two campuses and one school in Nepal.
- A Tale Of Two Democracies (The Economic Times, Alok Sheel, Jun 23, 2006)
If the American concept of liberty bears the indelible imprint of the Wild West, the Indian variant has been shaped by its colonial past.
- Enclave-Led Growth Strategy (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 23, 2006)
A Prominent Indian response to the opportunities thrown up by globalisation has been to create little enclaves of economic advancement.
- Politics Of Prices (Indian Express, Seema Chisti, Jun 23, 2006)
The retail price of food. Let’s start with the prices of vegetables.
- Cvt On Property (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 23, 2006)
Normally, the two per cent capital value tax (CVT) on sale/purchase of property of 500 yards or more, may not be questionable if the gains fall in the ambit of taxable income.
- New Carers For Grandpa (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Jun 23, 2006)
Twenty years ago, granny called “yaya” in Greek, would have her shopping done by her sons and daughters.
- The Indian Decade (Tribune, Yoginder K. Alagh, Jun 23, 2006)
Last year had been one of ferment on the understanding of Indian growth. That India has been growing from the eighties is now accepted.
- The View From The Hospital (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 23, 2006)
Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, and its staff have been criticised and maligned by the media over the last few days on its handling of the Rahul Mahajan case.
- Stop This Witch-Hunt (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 23, 2006)
It is time the Delhi police were firmly told what the Rahul Mahajan case is about
- Karzai Urges Terror War Beyond Afghan Border (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
President Hamid Karzai voiced his concern on Thursday over growing attacks by insurgents in Afghanistan and urged the world to extend the war against the militants beyond his country’s borders.
- Pm For Amendments To Women’S Laws (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Maintaining that empowerment of women has been identified as a priority area in the Common Minimum Programme (CMP), Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked the Labour Ministry to bring about the necessary amendments to the laws concerning women . . .
- France And L'affaire Dreyfus Revisited (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jun 23, 2006)
The 100th anniversary of the rehabilitation of Captain Alfred Dreyfus is an occasion for an analysis of past wrongs. This can be salutary at a time when France is in the process of re-examining its criminal justice system.
- India's Missiles Defence Capability (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 23, 2006)
All technical snags and geostrategic fallouts of test firing of India's ambitious indigenously developed intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM), the Agni III, have been identified, and it would be put in orbit in August-September.
- Saddam, Co-Defendants Go On Hunger Strike (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants went on an indefinite hunger strike on Wednesday to protest the killing of an Iraqi attorney who sits on the defence team, the chief lawyer of the ousted Iraqi leader said.
- Pangs Of Rebirth (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jun 23, 2006)
It is easier said than to rebuild a region ravaged by a natural calamity. This is evident from the example of "Azad" Kashmir as the occupied territory across the Line of Control is locally known.
- Sezs Not The Answer To Our Infrastructure (The Financial Express, RAJIV KUMAR, Jun 22, 2006)
Without improving governance and public delivery, the private sector can’t be competitive
- Sensex Closes Above 10,000; Buying In Mid, Small-Cap Stocks (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2006)
Capital market's bellwether index, the BSE-30 Sensex, closed above the 10,000-point level on Wednesday, the first time since June 6, as local buying, especially in mid-cap and small cap stocks, helped markets to recover some of the lost ground of . . .
- Has Europe Lost Its Way? (Dawn, Shadaba Islam, Jun 22, 2006)
Suddenly, it all seems to be going wrong. Just a few years ago, the European Union was aspiring to bigger and better things: a new constitution, more member states, a revamped economy and global power status to rival the United States.
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