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Articles 3721 through 3820 of 12047:
- Tax Incentives For Job Creation (Daily Excelsior, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, May 15, 2006)
The Government is considering various alternatives to reservations for Dalits in the private sector.
- Fall Out Of Nepal's Developments (Daily Excelsior, MAHENDRA VED, May 15, 2006)
The fall of absolute monarchy in Nepal, despite its somewhat emotional context of being the world's only Hindu kingdom, could make India look up-north to redefine its geo-strategic goals.
- Getting The Right Mix (Times of India, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , May 15, 2006)
In an essay published in the journal Mainstream in early April, veteran CPI leader Satyapal Dang called for the formation of a 'National Front of Left and Democratic Forces'.
- A Marxist Triumph In Bengal (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , May 15, 2006)
What precisely has changed to give the Left Front in West Bengal such a solid mandate this time around, to decisively reverse a 10-year trend? "I am in favour of Socialism. It is the best social order. But, in the present situation, if we have to develop,
- 'India To Produce Remote Technology Weapons Soon’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 15, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Sunday that India would soon start work on producing cutting-edge technology-based weapons in sensors, robotics, propulsion systems, stealth and fighting wars through use of remote technology.
- Preying On Public Land (Tribune, Jagmohan , May 15, 2006)
The Supreme Court deserves to be saluted. It has been making a valiant attempt to bring about the rule of law in Delhi and save it from the ravages of law breakers who are destroying all norms of organised civic life.
- Ten Up! (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 15, 2006)
The good news is that India has become more competitive. According to the Global Competitiveness Index prepared by the Swiss-based International Institute of Management Development (IMD), India moved up 10 ranks in the world league tables.
- Exploring Architecture (Hindu, A. Srivathsan, May 14, 2006)
`Architecture is not about creating forms but about affecting life,' says Ole Bouman.
- Tata Motors To Consider West Bengal Plant (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Tata Motors Ltd. is considering setting up an automobile plant in West Bengal, the company's managing director said on Friday.
- The Wronglish Tree (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 14, 2006)
Last year, in an article on writing in India, William Dalrymple compared our regional literatures to the elephant being touched by blind savants, their sightless groping yielding no proper description or definition.
- Reviving Confidence In The Eu’S Future (Dawn, Shadaba Islam, May 14, 2006)
Pity Jose Manuel Barroso.
- Australia Seeks Greater Asian Engagement (The Financial Express, NK SINGH, May 14, 2006)
While Australia finds new opportunities in Asia, India will gain from deeper ties with the former
- Increase In Health Budget (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 14, 2006)
That the health sector is going to get an increase of two billion rupees in next year’s budget is reassuring, even though it has been long overdue.
- No Threat To Bangladesh Steel Producers From Us: Tata Group (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Amid reports of protests from industry associations in Bangladesh, Tata today sought to assuage the feelings of local producers saying its upcoming steel production facility as three billion dollar investment would be complementary and not competitive.
- Ppp Infighting (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 14, 2006)
The two functions organised by the PPP in Lahore on Friday saw all the usual mudslinging by party leaders against each other's faction.
- Top U.K. Award For Indian (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Suprabha Seshan has been conserving rare plants of the Western Ghats
- Downstream Of Protest (Pioneer, MS Menon, May 14, 2006)
It's curtains, for the time being, on the ongoing drama against the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP) with the Supreme Court refusing to stay the work on the plea made by the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA).
- Means And Ends (OutLook, PRAVEEN SWAMI, May 14, 2006)
For the most part, the war in the high mountains of Jammu
- People Triumph In Nepal (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, May 13, 2006)
The democracy movement's glorious victory holds lessons for all of South Asia about integrating social justice issues with mainstream politics.
- A Wake-Up Call On Food Security (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 13, 2006)
For the first time since 1998-99, the Union Government is going in for wheat imports to the extent of three million tonnes.
- "We Are Looking Forward To Increased Cooperation With India In Space" (Hindu, T.S. Subramanian, May 13, 2006)
Nasa chiefMichael Griffinspeaks on India-U.S. collaboration, the quality of ISRO's work, and training astronauts.
- Tata Motors Likely To Set Up Unit In West Bengal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
Final response expected in the next fortnight
Plans either a small car or any other unit
Four locations identified
- A Scientist Truly Amulya (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 13, 2006)
Prof Amulya K N Reddy, who died on Sunday, the 7 May, 2006, in Bangalore, belonged to that rare breed of people who are unclassifiable.
- Right On, Montek (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 13, 2006)
Plan panel deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia’s declaration that India needs more IITs is welcome.
- Responsibilities Of Corporate Citizens (Business Line, H. P. Ranina, May 13, 2006)
Corporate ethics would not only be fulfilling but will be tax rewarding too. With many favourable court decisions, India Inc. should have no difficulty in fulfilling its social obligations.
- Downstream Of Protest (Pioneer, MS Menon, May 13, 2006)
It's curtains, for the time being, on the ongoing drama against the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP) with the Supreme Court . . .
- Price Of Growth Bretton Woods Twins In Trouble (Frontline, PALLAVI AIYAR, May 13, 2006)
Awe-inspiring achievements on the economic front have diverted attention from China's poor record in the safety of coal miners.
- Rumsfeld's Ways (Frontline, Vijay Prashad, May 13, 2006)
The Defence Secretary has argued for a high-tech U.S. military with limited manpower, with personnel from "allied powers" bearing the arms.
- Bla Does Exist (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 13, 2006)
SIix policemen of the Anti-Terrorist Force were killed and 13 others injured in five powerful explosions which rocked the firing range of the Police Training College in Quetta on Thursday.
- President Puts His Weight Behind Hec (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 13, 2006)
A top-level meeting chaired by President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday took a number of decisions of far-reaching import to improve the state of higher education in Pakistan.
- Yes, Combined Forces’ Commander Is Right (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 13, 2006)
Commander of Combined Forces in Afghanistan General Karl Eidenberry while claiming successes has acknowledged that war is not over and they are encountering certain difficulties.
- Isro Wants Sequel To Chandrayaan-1 (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has urged the scientists to take up the challenge of the next mission after Chandrayaan-1, which could include a spacecraft to Mars, or an asteroid or a comet.
- Terror On The Mountains (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, May 12, 2006)
On the politics and practice of massacres in the Jammu region in the wake of the killings in Doda and Udhampur districts.
- Orientalism And Its Discontents (Frontline, Shelley Walia, May 12, 2006)
The book ignores the rigour of Edward Said's work and his explorations of critical issues of cultural representation.
- Poll Projections Come True (Hindu, Sanjay Kumar, May 12, 2006)
The broad political picture projected byThe Hindu-CNN-IBN polls has proven to be correct.
- Microsoft's Problem Bringing Vista Online (Hindu, John Naughton , May 12, 2006)
It will not have escaped your attention that Microsoft is labouring to finish the next version of its Windows operating system, Vista. A version aimed at the corporate market is supposed to be ready for Christmas, with the consumer edition following . . .
- Caroe's Lessons (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, May 12, 2006)
The book dips into archival material to trace the strategic thinking of Sir Olaf Caroe, a distinguished Foreign Secretary of the Raj.
- Un Human Rights (News International, Editorial, The News International, May 12, 2006)
The recently established UN Human Rights Council, the more streamlined successor to the Commission on Human Rights, is set to become functional next month following the election of 47 member states, including Pakistan, through an outright-majority . . .
- Brown’S Balancing Act (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 12, 2006)
Gordon brown's interview with BBC was an illustration of the delicate balancing act that the chancellor is compelled to play in Labour’s internal politics as the pressure mounts for Tony Blair to step down sooner rather than later.
- Not Surprising (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 12, 2006)
Barring the Red tidal wave that has swept the CPI(M)-led Left Front to an unprecedented seventh consecutive victory with an unexpected majority in West Bengal, there is nothing startling about the results of the recent Assembly elections.
- Destination Moon (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 12, 2006)
The memorandum of understanding signed on Tuesday between the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, Mr G Madhavan Nair, and the Administrator of the United States' National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mr Michael Griffin, is . . .
- India's Uncared Masses Abroad (Pioneer, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, May 12, 2006)
No Government can claim a place at the world's high table if its citizens need dirty, poorly paid jobs abroad where every despot and dictator can kick them around.
- Valley Of Death And Despair (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 12, 2006)
Pranab Mukherjee must be applauded for rejecting the call for demilitarisation of Kashmir, says Cecil Victor.
- Resource Rich Bolivia Turns Clock Back (Hindu, William Keegan , May 12, 2006)
Bolivia has nationalised its domestic energy resources in the face of current trends in favour of private enterprise. A shrewd move, perhaps, at a time when owners of natural resources hold many of the best cards.
- Goa Government Invites Eoi For Oceanarium Project (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2006)
The Goa Government has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) for consultancy for its proposed Oceanarium project, which is to be set up on a Build Own Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis.
- Record Win For Left In West Bengal (Hindu, Marcus Dam, May 12, 2006)
The credit for our victory goes to the people, says Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee The credit for our victory goes to the people, says Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee
- Chembarambakkam Lake Under `Green Attack' (Hindu, VANI DORAISAMY, May 12, 2006)
Water hyacinth, aquatic plants now cover half the water body
- Coalition Comes To Rule At States Too (Hindu, Neerja Chowdhury, May 12, 2006)
The results of the Assembly elections have established one thing very clearly—that alliances and coalitions are an inevitability at the Centre and increasingly in the states.
- Third Front, What? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 12, 2006)
A rather cynical political experiment in Assam has failed. Lessons for the Left there
- Pawar Signs Agriculture Work Plan With Israel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2006)
Focus on agri-business projects, gene bank resources and farmer-level exchanges
Pawar heads high-level delegation to Agritech 2006
Israel will transfer technologies relating to post-harvest management
- Charge Sheet Filed Against Army Officials In Pathribal Killings (Daily Excelsior, Ahmed Ali Fayyaz, May 12, 2006)
Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) today stole the show of high profile policing in Kashmir as it took over the investigation of the explosive 'sex scandal' and filed charge sheet against five Army officials, including an officer of the rank of . . .
- Selective Monetary Compensation Bad For Economy (Daily Excelsior, Ramesh Kanitkar, May 12, 2006)
Pension after retirement accompanied with grant of instalment of dearness allowances on the plea that the cost of living has gone up due to inflationary pressure in economy is causing havoc to the national exchequer.
- Social Audit Of Employment Guarantee (Frontline, Sowmya Kerbart Sivakumar, May 12, 2006)
A mass social audit initiative of employment guarantee works in Dungarpur district of Rajasthan produces encouraging results.
- Post-Poll Turbulence Likely For The Pm (The Financial Express, Neerja Chowdhury, May 12, 2006)
While an emboldened Left plans to raise the pressure, so do leaders from within the Congress.
- `India Desirable Market For Us' Energy Sector Investments' (Business Line, Richa Mishra, May 12, 2006)
E & Y poll also reports some deficiencies in India's case
- Take It As Red (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , May 12, 2006)
West Bengal continues to be the despair of psephologists.
- Employment Guarantee — Signs Of Transformation (Hindu, Nirmala Lakshman, May 11, 2006)
A substantial social audit reveals that in the harsh terrain of Dungarpur, Rajasthan, where daily living poses a constant challenge, employment on public works has risen to unprecedented levels over the last two months.
- Blair Support Waning: Poll (Telegraph, GEORGE JONES AND BRENDAN CARLIN, May 11, 2006)
Tony Blair, who broke all records for public approval when he entered No 10 nine years ago, is now the most unpopular Labour Prime Minister of modern times, a YouGov survey for The Daily Telegraph shows today.
- U.S. Joins India's Moon Mission (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 11, 2006)
India's first space probe for the scientific exploration of a celestial body, has matured into a truly international effort.
- Over The Moon (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 11, 2006)
It's a small step for science, but a large one for political symbolism. Given the large number of lunar missions that have already taken place the scientific value of an Indian spacecraft surveying the moon's surface for minerals and ice is questionable.
- Indian Obduracy (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 11, 2006)
DESPITE much flexibility having been displayed by General Musharraf on Kashmir, Islamabad has not succeeded in making a dent in Indian obduracy.
- Arms Trade: Truly Global (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
Few businesses have globalised as successfully as the arms trade, with a network of international dealers fuelling dozens of conflicts across the world, according to a new report.
- Nailing Naxals (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 11, 2006)
That the Home Ministry has recognised the seriousness of the threat from those we so conveniently dub “Naxals” is itself a matter of some satisfaction ~ somehow the theory of nipping trouble in the bud has eluded North Block ~ but the outcome of . . .
- Violence Fear Looms On Counting Day (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
The spectre of fresh violence hangs over Assam as the state gets ready for the counting of votes tomorrow.
- Over The Moon (Indian Express, Ajey Lele, May 11, 2006)
While some uncertainty continues to dog the future of the Indo-US nuclear deal, the Indo-US space agreement does not suffer from similar constraints.
- Assembly Polls Counting To Begin On Thursday (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
The fate of 2586 candidates including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and DMK president M Karunanidhi, contesting the assembly elections, will be known on Thursday when the votes are counted.
- Religious & Cultural Tolerance (Deccan Herald, Firoz Bakht Ahmed, May 11, 2006)
Baba Farid believed in religious and cultural tolerance inspiring inter-faith love and harmony by the Punjabi Sufi Saint.
- Retirement Blues (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 11, 2006)
There're always some plans waiting for a man expecting retirement
- India Climbs Up In Global Competitiveness (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, May 11, 2006)
India has improved its global competitiveness ranking this year jumping to 29th rank from 39th position last year, according to World Competitiveness Yearbook 2006.
- Limits Of Privacy (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, May 11, 2006)
A book explores the relative merits of the cases for the individual's right to privacy and press freedom.
- A New Equation (Frontline, Deb Mukharji, May 11, 2006)
Indo-Nepal relations must evolve from one of largely personal linkages to one truly between two sovereign states.
- World’S Largest Holy Quran On Display (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
The world’s largest Holy Quran, with a weight of 9,000kg, has been put on display for public.
- Protecting Consumer Rights (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 11, 2006)
Unfortunately, Pakistan remains a corner of the world where consumer rights have been given little or no attention over the last half-century.
- Chill-Out Time On Gulmarg Heights (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, May 11, 2006)
Year-old cable car service turns a big tourist draw
- Spaced In (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 11, 2006)
The memorandum of understanding signed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) opens a new chapter for India’s space programme.
- In Iran, Apocalypse Vs. Reform (Washington Post, Jackson Diehl, May 11, 2006)
In a dusty brown village outside this Shiite holy city, a once-humble yellow-brick mosque is undergoing a furious expansion.
- Enter Dmk, Predict Exit Polls (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 10, 2006)
All three exit polls conducted in Tamil Nadu, which went to the polls on 8 May in a single phase, have uniformly predicted a win for the DMK front.
- Varanasi Blasts' Accused Shot Dead In Kashmir (Pioneer, Khursheed Wani, May 10, 2006)
After receiving a tip-off from the Uttar Pradesh Police about his presence in the northern part of the Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir Police shot dead Muhammed Zubair, key accused in the March 7 Varanasi blasts case in an encounter in Kupwara district....
- Eight Killed Due To Squall In North-West India (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 10, 2006)
Houses damaged, trees uprooted, power & water supplies disrupted
- Techno Education: A Futuristic Model (Deccan Herald, Sameer Dua, May 10, 2006)
Lectures, labs and libraries are being revolutionised by technology. The writer is the Joint Managing Director,TASMAC.
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