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Articles 4221 through 4320 of 12047:
- A National Authority For Rainfed India (Hindu, Mihir Shah, Apr 19, 2006)
The Government should examine the Parthasarathy Committee report, hold wide-ranging consultations on its key recommendations and act to implement a new consensus on governing rainfed areas.
- Needed Media Policy (News International, Editorial, The News International, Apr 19, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf raised a number of key economic issues during a meeting with the senior officers of the State Bank of Pakistan on Monday. Inflation, he said, should be controlled, trade deficit reduced, micro-finance made . . .
- Pm Prescribes Rehab Pill (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
day after the Supreme Court’s verdict on rehabilitation in the Narmada Dam project, the Prime Minister today asked the industry to pay more attention to people displaced by industrialisation and urbanisation to avoid confrontation.
- Development Not At Cost Of Habitats: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Committed to addressing Narmada dam issue
- New Jobs Will Go To India, China: Bush Warns Students (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
US President George W Bush has warned the country's schoolchildren that if they did not have the skills needed to compete with their counterparts from India and China, new jobs would go to those countries.
- Musharraf Woos Investors To Pak (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Claiming the economy was doing well, President Pervez Musharraf has invited potential investors to Pakistan asking them to reap the benefits of liberalisation and cheap labour.
- India Favours Diplomatic Solution To Iran N-Issue (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
India has favoured a diplomatic solution to the Iran nuclear imbroglio and wants confrontation to be avoided at all costs.
- Scam In Iccr (Daily Excelsior, Joginder Singh, Apr 19, 2006)
A CBI enquiry has been ordered into the recent ''irregularities'' alleged to have been committed at the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) under former director general Rakesh Kumar.
- I Was Terrorized By Dogs, Threatened By Us Agents: Indian (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Akhil Sachdeva, an accountant from India who emigrated to Canada, still wonders why he was seized at gunpoint by US agents and held for months with hundreds of foreigners in the months following the 9/11 terror attacks.
- Promote Tourism, Create Jobs (Tribune, Aditi Tandon, Apr 19, 2006)
In a scenario of rising unemployment, the Government of India is focusing on tourism as the biggest potential job market.
- Indo-Us Bid For Biotech Research (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
A core team with biotechnology experts in the Indo-US high technology cooperation group will decide the modalities of biological material movement within the next three months, sources said.
- Punjab Farmers’ Lot (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 19, 2006)
The need for coming out of the wheat-paddy cycle is unexceptionable. But this switchover cannot be done at one go.
- New Jobs Will Go To India: Bush » (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
President George W Bush has warned the country's schoolchildren that if they did not have the skills needed to compete with their counterparts from India and China, new jobs would go to those countries.
- Blair Launches Uk-India Education Programme (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
British Prime Minister Tony Blair launched the UK-India Education and Research Initiative in London on Tuesday with a $22 million support from his government and $8.5 million in cash and kind from the private sector.
- European Parliamentary Team Visits State (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Discussion with Governor on subjects of mutual interest
Gen. Rodrigues emphasized the need for further economic and trade ties
The visiting delegation appreciated the initiatives taken by the Punjab Government and the Chandigarh Administration
- Figure It Out (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 18, 2006)
Perceptions of the seriousness of HIV/AIDS in India are largely a matter of figures and categories.
- America's Migrants Have Overcome Their Terror (Hindu, Gary Younge, Apr 18, 2006)
A migrant community that has always tried to be invisible has become active. And politicians have to take notice.
- A Case To Regulate The Booming Retail City (Hindu, A. Srivathsan, Apr 18, 2006)
Indian cities that are eagerly embracing large-format retailing appear clueless about the conflicts such retailing could trigger.
- Thank God (Deccan Herald, Usha Muliyil, Apr 18, 2006)
Noela Evans writes, “Gratitude is the language of the angels.” In Samuel Johnson’s words, gratitude is a fruit of great cultivation, and is not to be found in gross minds.
- The Height Of Confusion (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 18, 2006)
As expected, the Supreme Court has given the various state governments time to file reports on the status of rehabilitation of those displaced by the construction of the Sardar Sarovar dam.
- Us A-Bomb Museum To Display Images Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
Horrific images of the world's only atomic bombings will go on display at a US museum on nuclear testing as part of a Japanese campaign against nuclear weapons, organisers said today.
- India And The Wto (Hindu, Raghu Dayal , Apr 18, 2006)
Comprehensive volume on issues that affect trade from an Indian viewpoint
- Crime Investigation To Be Digitised (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
In future, Bangalore Police personnel may arrive at crime scenes with portable computers for recording data that could help investigators and the judiciary to recreate the crime scene as accurately as possible, should the need arise.
- Pm Holds High-Level Meeting On Nepal (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held a high-level meeting on Sunday night on the developments in Nepal following the intense protest against the imperialistic rule and Indian workers being asked to leave that country.
- On The Move: Yes, But On A Slippery Track (Dawn, Murtaza Razvi, Apr 18, 2006)
There are a few lessons to be learnt by the rulers of Punjab as well as their counterparts in other provinces from the way Punjab has been emerging as a hub of industry and commerce in recent years.
- Stop This Tragedy (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Apr 18, 2006)
After a spate of suicides by cotton growers in the state, it is now the turn of onion producers in Maharashtra to take the most extreme step.
- Space Technology Will Determine Development Of The . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
Inaugurates `Space-Tech' lecture series in Bharathidasan University
- King Feels The Heat, Meets India, Us Envoys (Indian Express, YUBARAJ GHIMIRE, Apr 17, 2006)
As the capital and urban areas of the Himalayan kingdom reel with shortage of essential commodities in the wake of the a crippling strike that has further fuelled anti-monarchy sentiments, King Gyanendra has indicated he is worried about the general . . .
- Towards A Safer World For Women (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Jagori, a non-government organisation, is attempting to literally "light" the way to safety for women.
- A New Kind Of History Textbook (Hindu, Sumit Sarkar, Apr 17, 2006)
Books just brought out by the NCERT teach history in creative ways. All themes are sought to be looked at from the angle of everyday life and its changing patterns, bringing history down from the distant skies, as it were.
- From The Underbelly Of The Beast (Hindu, Kanak Mani Dixit, Apr 17, 2006)
All over the subcontinent, every day, the most disadvantaged fall through the cracks.
- Peaceful Solution To Iran’S N-Crisis (Dawn, Anwar Kemal, Apr 17, 2006)
The UN Security Council’s presidential statement of March 29, 2006, is the latest and most serious in the series of steps being taken at the behest of the United States and the EU countries to circumscribe Iran’s nuclear programme within parameters . . .
- How Blows The Wind? (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 17, 2006)
Barring the death of a school teacher in the Bodo region and minor incidents in Karbi Anglong, the two-phase polls in Upper and Lower Assam were peaceful enough.
- Maoist Rebels Kill 10 Policemen In Chattisgarh (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Maoist rebels attacked a police outpost, in a remote and thickly forested area of Chattisgarh, killing 10 policemen, a police official said on Sunday.
- What Next, If Indo-Us Nuclear Deal Fails? (Daily Excelsior, T.P. Raghavan, Apr 17, 2006)
If we scrutinise the ongoing debate in the US Congress, the Indo-US civil nuclear deal is in danger of falling apart.
- Indo-Pak Talks On Water, Tourism From Today (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Observing that there was "no sustained decline" in infiltration of terrorists and violent incidents during 2005-06, India has made it clear to Pakistan that the entire dialogue process hinged on building an atmosphere of trust and confidence.
- Pak To Issue 10,000 Visas For Dehra Sahib (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Observing that there was "no sustained decline" in infiltration of terrorists and violent incidents during 2005-06, India has made it clear to Pakistan that the entire dialogue process hinged on building an atmosphere of trust and confidence.
- Talks In Atmosphere Free Of Terror: India (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Observing that there was "no sustained decline" in infiltration of terrorists and violent incidents during 2005-06, India has made it clear to Pakistan that the entire dialogue process hinged on building an atmosphere of trust and confidence.
- Music (Deccan Herald, V Subramanya , Apr 17, 2006)
Sree Rama Seva Mandali, Chamarajpet: This prestigious Ramotsava organisation is conducting cultural programmes at the special pandal situated at the Fort High School grounds, with not only music (vocal and instrumental, Karnatic and Hindustani) . . .
- Iran's 'Nuclear University' Conceals Research: Report (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Iranian scientists are secretly conducting crucial nuclear research and development, using university laboratories as cover to avoid international scrutiny, a media report claimed here today.
- 40,000 Iranian Suicide Bombers Ready, If Nuke Sites Hit (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Iran has formed battalions of suicide bombers to strike targets in the UK and the USA if its nuclear facilities are attacked, according to a media report.
- Not A Fair Portrayal (Hindu, SOMA BASU, Apr 16, 2006)
An analysis of 200 advertisements shows that sexism and gender stereotyping are still prevalent in the advertising industry.
- Big ‘B’Atman And His Trust Robin (Deccan Herald, CHERYL D’COUTO, Apr 16, 2006)
What differentiates this book from the next is that the author has an intimate knowledge of his subject matter; that being Amitabh Bachchan.
- India, The New Stop For Americans (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
For decades, a significant section of Indian students' dream was to study in the United States and work there.
- Private Sector In Healthcare (Daily Excelsior, M V Meenakshisundaram, Apr 15, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's regret that the record of the private sector in health care provisioning has "not been very good" is certainly not a revelation.
- France: Fear And Fury (Frontline, VAIJU NARAVANE, Apr 15, 2006)
The streets of France are reverberating with protests against a new law that, it is feared, will heighten job insecurity.
- Whitewash By Us Senator (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 15, 2006)
American Senator Chuck Hagel has said that the United States may sign a civil nuclear agreement with Pakistan in future. Addressing a news conference, he termed it a complicated issue and added that a responsible approach should be adopted to work out a s
- These ‘Sick Men’ Of Europe (Dawn, Shadaba Islam, Apr 15, 2006)
European policymakers went on Easter vacation this week hoping for a respite from the spate of bad news which has engulfed several of the continent’s leading nations in recent days.
- New Gold, Copper Deposits (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 15, 2006)
The report about the discovery of huge gold and copper deposits in the Rekodiq area in Balochistan is a matter of joy mixed with political concern because of the current situation in the province.
- The Next Steps To Peace (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Apr 15, 2006)
The dialogue process is reaching an impasse. Should India now resort to a grand gesture, or take gradated steps to sustain it?
- Who Has The Right To The Child? (Tribune, Anil Malhotra, Apr 15, 2006)
The world is a far smaller place now than it was a decade ago. International and intercontinental travel is easier and more affordable than it has ever been. As a natural corollary,
- A New Leader (Frontline, VAIJU NARAVANE, Apr 15, 2006)
Every movement throws up new leaders.
- Cancellation Of Yatra Seen As Right Decision (Hindu, Nagesh Prabhu , Apr 15, 2006)
Continuing with Advani's yatra would not have been appropriate, says party
Cancellation was a disappointment to State party leaders
Yatra was to have covered Bijapur, Bagalkot, Hubli and Bellary districts
The districts are represented by BJP MPs
- Globalisation’S Second Death? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 15, 2006)
Does the bee in the bonnet morph into to a full-scale political swarm?
- A Town Where The World Comes To Shop (Hindu, Pallavi Iyer, Apr 15, 2006)
Spread over 2.6 million square metres, the market in Yiwu in southern China's Zhejiang province has 50,000 stalls, selling 400,000 categories of products.
- The Huge Hidden Costs Of Strikes Are Missed (The Financial Express, YRK REDDY, Apr 15, 2006)
Officials of State Bank of India (SBI) have reportedly said that the recent strike cost the bank enormously.
- Praful Bidwai: Only The First Step To Change (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, Apr 15, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi's resignation affirms democratic virtue and should trigger reform of the "office-for-profit" law and a radical rethink in the Congress.
- 'It's A Globally Competitive Industry' (The Economic Times, BHANU PANDE, Apr 15, 2006)
The packaging in India is a Rs 65,000 crore industry and pharma packaging constitutes a large a chunk worth Rs 25,000 crore. Hindalco, Flex Art foils and Ess Dee Aluminium are the three leading players in the Pharma Packaging space.
- Russia To Speed Up Nuclear Re-Armament (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Apr 15, 2006)
Moscow seeks to counter increasingly aggressive U.S. policies.
- Two Kissingers (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Apr 15, 2006)
There is a disconnect between intellect and character in Henry Kissinger's personality.
- Iran May Climb Down Over N-Issue Sooner Than West Expects (Arab News, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Was Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahamdinejad inspired by a Tehrani folk tale to try and lead the Islamic republic out of what looks like the most serious foreign policy crisis in its history?
- Poverty In The Midst Of Plenty (Daily Excelsior, Jayant Muralidharan, Apr 14, 2006)
Most of the villages in Kerala are populated entirely by old people.
- Gyanendra’S Time Is Up (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Apr 14, 2006)
That he has managed to get Marxist leader Sitaram Yechury, former National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra and US President George W. Bush on the same side of the debate on Nepal reveals all you need to know about King Gyanendra’s ham-handed power . . .
- Chase Your Passion, Not Pension' (Business Line, D. Murali , Apr 14, 2006)
Last week, a big bank remained closed, because its employees struck work to press for pension hike. The showdown happened on Sunday, with the Government yielding to the demands. And the protest was called off.
- Swaminathan Commission Calls For Farmers' Policy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 14, 2006)
To give all-round boost to agriculture by providing them various services
For completion of "unfinished agenda" in land reforms
Agri-business centres, food parks must be set up
- Clans Do Not Make India (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Apr 14, 2006)
It is a hard choice between feudalism and sectarianism
- Pak Forces Kill Al-Qaeda Terrorist (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 14, 2006)
Pakistani forces have killed an Egyptian Al-Qaeda terrorist wanted by the US over the 1998 American Embassy bombings in Tanzania and Kenya, a Cabinet minister said on Thursday.
- A Champion Of Equality Movement (Daily Excelsior, Dr K C Bhagat, Apr 14, 2006)
India's highest civilian award ''Bharat Ratna'' was very appropriately conferred posthumously on Baba Sahib Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on 6th December 1989 in recognition to his outstanding and distinguished service which he had rendered to his . . .
- Non-Proliferation To Nuclear Anarchy (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Apr 14, 2006)
Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has announced to the world that his country has joined the club of nuclear states after successfully enriching uranium for the first time.
- Remembering Pcj: Communist And Conciliator (Indian Express, Inder Malhotra, Apr 14, 2006)
friends and admirers of P.C. Joshi, arguably the most popular leader of the Communist Party of India, will start the year-long celebrations of his birth centenary.
- Afghan Bazaar Sells Us Army Secrets (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 14, 2006)
A shopkeeper outside the US-led coalition headquarters in Afghanistan was selling computer memory drives on Wednesday containing seemingly sensitive military data stolen from inside the base — including the Social Security numbers of four . . .
- All Those Bubbles (Deccan Herald, K Hussain , Apr 14, 2006)
A disciple asked Gautama Buddha during his last moments on earth: “Master, where will you go after your death?”
- Mandal's True Inheritors (Times of India, Chandra Bhan Prasad, Apr 14, 2006)
A quarter of a century has passed since the Mandal report was submitted to the president on December 30, 1980. Since then, tonnes of newsprint and plenty of air time have been consumed debating Mandal.
- The Lion In Winter (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 13, 2006)
Mr George Fernandes' defeat in the Janata Dal (United)'s presidential election, is a sad event in the life of a person who has done much to change the character of politics in the country.
- Pakistan’S New Campaign Against India (Daily Excelsior, Allabaksh, Apr 13, 2006)
Having got used to excessive pampering at the hands of the US it is perhaps not at all surprising that a sense of disappointment and even frustration seems to have struck Pakistan, following the ‘successful’ India visit of President George Walker Bush.
- Competitiveness Is Key (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 13, 2006)
Broader reform will boost trade and growth
- Us, Russia Slam Iran’S Nuclear Step (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Apr 13, 2006)
The stern words from Washington have been echoed by Moscow which described Iran’s claim as a “step in the wrong direction”.
- Italy Decides To Be Indecisive (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Apr 13, 2006)
In the run-up to this week’s Italian elections, the Western European press was filled with tentative political obituaries of Silvio Berlusconi, in the wake of opinion polls that showed him trailing by a few percentage points.
- State All For Reviving Rural Economy, Says Chief Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2006)
Indiramma, Praja Patham implementation drive in full swing
White ration cards to all beneficiaries
Irrigation to 25,000 acres in Tekkali area
Prompt pension payments to the eligible
- Cyprus Backs India’S Cause For Permanent Seat In Un (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2006)
Cyprus today came out strongly in support of India’s bid for a permanent membership of the UN Security Council.
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