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Articles 4521 through 4620 of 12047:
- Trading By Safta Norms (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Apr 01, 2006)
Extension of SAFTA facilities by Islamabad to trade with India tantamounts to according the MFN treatment.
- Christie's Drops 'Fake' Indian Art (Hindustan Times, Namita Bhandare, Apr 01, 2006)
As many as six paintings at Christie's auction of contemporary Indian art in New York on Thursday were withdrawn over questions of their authenticity.
- Taxing Windfall Gains (Business Line, H. P. Ranina, Apr 01, 2006)
Any amount in the nature of a windfall and not likely to recur cannot be brought under the ambit of taxation. The only exception is where certain receipts are deemed to be income by a fiction of law. Courts have emphasised that the onus of . . .
- Structural Shift In Economy (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 01, 2006)
SPEAKING at the ground-breaking ceremony of a steel mill in Karachi, President Pervez Musharraf said that the focus of the economy would gradually shift from agriculture and textiles to engineering and heavy industry so as to promote a significant . . .
- Kiwi Woman’S Murder: Sc Stays Death Penalty (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
The Supreme Court today stayed the death sentence of a convict in the murder of New Zealand woman mountaineer Diana Clare Roultley, who had gone missing from Varanasi eight years ago and whose skeletal remains were later recovered by the police . . .
- Constitutional Council Clears Job Law (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Apr 01, 2006)
Jacques Chirac likely to promulgate the controversial legislation
- Engaging India’S States, The Stanford Way (The Financial Express, NK SINGH, Apr 01, 2006)
As state sector reforms now hold the key to our growth strategy, it is critical to forge consensus
- Accountability In Islam (Dawn, Sidrah Unis, Mar 31, 2006)
Islam is a multifaceted religion where awareness of Divine rights has been given on the one hand and a functional network of an Islamic state has been laid down on the other.
- Profiting From Office (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 31, 2006)
A new liberal law on the office of profit is sure to enjoy a smooth passage through Parliament.
- A Prime Minister Who Has Stayed On Too Long? (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Mar 31, 2006)
To get a sense of how febrile is the political climate in Britain today all you need to do is follow the latest controversy surrounding Prime Minister Tony Blair — a controversy sparked by a seemingly throwaway remark he made in a radio interview . . .
- Does One Rae Bareli Make All Of U.P.? (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Mar 31, 2006)
There is little to suggest that Sonia Gandhi's party is on a comeback trail in the one State that figures big in its calculations.
- Towards Biosecurity In Agriculture (Hindu, M.S. Swaminathan, Mar 31, 2006)
India urgently needs a national agricultural biosecurity system to strengthen the ability to prevent pandemics. This will help safeguard the income and livelihood security of farm and fisher families.
- Goa Government Takes Steps To Set Up Industrial Waste Disposal Facility (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
It will set up a joint facility in Maharashtra for now
Faced with the problem of disposal of hazardous industrial waste on a long-term basis, the Government of Goa is searching for a site to set up an elaborate facility of its own in tie-up with . . . .
- Ilo Project To Curb Child Labour In Mahabubnagar (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
The project will also be implemented in Hyderabad and Kurnool
Measures to improve the income of families of child labourers will be taken up
Child labourers over 14 years will be given training to take up self employment schemes
- Two Universities To Launch Project On Tamil Software (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Agreement in this regard to be signed soon
Anna University and Tamil University will join together and launch a project for preparing software in Tamil, said D.Viswanathan, Vice-Chancellor, Anna University, here on Wednesday.
- Banking On Olmert (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 31, 2006)
Israeli voters have, expectedly, delivered Ariel Sharon’s successor Ehud Olmert a decisive mandate.
- Sonia Gandhi Satisfied With Assam Situation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
"UPA Government has planned welfare measure for tea workers"
Congress responsible for improvement
Says top priority given to education
- Low On Long-Term Vision For Economy (Business Line, S. Srinath, Mar 31, 2006)
The Budget is not merely an accounting function but must lay down the economic vision of the government to achieve long-term growth.
- Another Quota (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 31, 2006)
There is only one reason for the existence of certain institutions of higher education — the promotion of academic excellence.
- Small Earthquake In Jerusalem (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 31, 2006)
The majority of Israelis have voted for further withdrawals from the West Bank
- Endorsing Return Of Stolen Inheritance (Hindu, Jonathan Freedland, Mar 30, 2006)
Israelis convivced themselves that this was to be the dull election, the one marked by record low turnout and apathy. A people who complain they live in a land with too much history seemed in no mood to make some more.
- Historic Win (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 30, 2006)
The elections in Israel brought a predicted victory to Kadima
Although the centrist Kadima Party has, as expected, won the largest number of seats — 28 of the 120 seats — in elections to Israel’s parliament, its victory is smaller than predicte
- The Price Of Efficiency (Deccan Herald, Alok Ray, Mar 30, 2006)
While some jobs are lost, new jobs are created. But those who get the new jobs are not necessarily the losers
- Saarc Parliamentarians Meet In Colombo (Deccan Herald, P KARUNAKHARAN , Mar 30, 2006)
Commenting on the social responsibility of the Parliamentarians, the Indian Deputy Speaker said the legislators were well versed with the problems of the people and were better placed to provide inputs to the Government on issues affecting the people.
- Ec Plays Spoilsport In Cong Revelry (Statesman, Bijay Sankar Bora, Mar 30, 2006)
The Congress BMW has run into the Election Commission hurdle in eastern Assam’s tea belt.
- India, China Sign Agreement For Cooperation In Agriculture (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
India and China have signed an agreement for cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors, an official release said here today.
- Logic Of Democracy (Statesman, SUBROTO ROY, Mar 30, 2006)
Parliament may unanimously vote for a bill on the “Office of Profit” issue but this will have to be consistent with the spirit and letter of the Constitution and with natural law if it is not to be struck down by the Supreme Court.
- Bird Flu Fight Hit By Bad Samples-Lab Head (Reuters, Krittivas Mukherjee, Mar 30, 2006)
The government’s efforts to contain bird flu in poultry were being hindered by spoiled blood samples, the head of the country's top animal diseases laboratory said on Wednesday.
- Rhetoric Divorced From Reality (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Mar 30, 2006)
India must adopt a carrot-and-stick policy while dealing with Bangladesh, says G Parthasarathy
- Salute To Sharon (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Modest as it may appear - 28 seats in a House of 120 - the Kadima Party's semi-victory in the Israeli general election is potentially an extraordinary one for not just the Jewish nation, but also the rest of West Asia.
- Culling Begins In Mp (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Culling operations began today in 23 villages adjoining Ichhapur in Burhanpur district of western Madhya Pradesh, where avian flu was detected.
- Whither Transparency? (Business Line, A. Vasudevan, Mar 30, 2006)
Large government balances with the RBI, quietly allowing sub-accounts and participatory notes to ensure continued FII flows and directional shifts in the liquidity, are recent developments on which there has been only silence.
- 'India Moves Up The Value Chain' (The Economic Times, BHANU PANDE, Mar 30, 2006)
Setting up innovation centres is playing a key role now for most of the MNCs. MNCs like Computer Science Corporation (CSC), IBM, Adobe to name a few, have opened up innovation centres in India.
- Resisting Competition (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 30, 2006)
Jacques Chirac has a knack of making headlines and raising slightly embarrassed laughs that relieve the choreographed monotony of EU summits, but there are often very serious issues behind them.
- Watch How The East Is Being Won Over... (The Financial Express, AJAY KHANNA, Mar 30, 2006)
Recently, at a conference in Delhi, Malvinder Singh, the young CEO of Indian multinational, Ranbaxy Laboratories, was asked to list the one most important factor for creating a successful multinational firm. Malvinder’s response:
- Avian Flu: India's Response Lauded (Hindu, Ramya Kannan , Mar 30, 2006)
ADB says compensation was adequate
The Government should continue to maintain transparency in revealing outbreaks
Bank's emergency fund could be used for culling, stock piling vaccines or buying protective gear
- A Welcome Result (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 30, 2006)
As expected, the Kadima party led by Israel's interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has emerged as the single largest formation in the Knesset after the parliamentary elections held on March 28.
- Kadima Wins Israeli Poll (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Mar 30, 2006)
Finalisation of the country's boundaries high on agenda: Olmert
- Face Socio-Economic Challenges Collectively, Rajapakse Tells Saarc (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Mar 30, 2006)
Commends India's Right to Information Act
Would strengthen Parliamentary processes in the countries
Sustained effort needed to address regional issues
- Chile Supports India's Bid For Permanent Seat In Unsc (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Chile has affirmed its support to India's candidature for a permanent seat in the expanded UN Security Council as the two countries discussed various issues, including reform of the world body.
- Banking On Olmert (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 30, 2006)
Israeli voters have, expectedly, delivered Ariel Sharon’s successor Ehud Olmert a decisive mandate.
- Sleaze Ennobled (Telegraph, Anabel Loyd, Mar 30, 2006)
O dear, the smell of rotten eggs rises once more over Westminster and threatens to engulf the parliamentary Labour Party.
- Uk Schools Closed As Govt Staff Go On Strike (Tribune, Kate Holton, Mar 29, 2006)
Up to 1.5 million local government workers went on strike across Britain today closing thousands of schools and disrupting travel in a growing row over pensions. Eleven labour unions combined to stage the 24-hour protest which they said would be the . .
- Governor Opposes Self Rule, De-Militarization (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd) S K Sinha today said that solution of Kashmir problem lies in economics superseding politics in importance, as appears to be happening in the European Union.
- Businessmen At Work (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Mar 29, 2006)
While all eyes were on the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal, businessmen from both countries presented a wish list of reforms to the two governments.
- Bjp's Yatra (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Mar 29, 2006)
The RSS leadership is not fully convinced of the political utility of two "national integration" yatras planned by the BJP.
- In The Sweatshops Of Mumbai (Frontline, Anupama Katakam, Mar 29, 2006)
Maharashtra is officially child labour-free but the exploitation of children continues in the zari units in its capital.
- Dubai Labours On (Hindustan Times, Editorial, The Hindustan Times, Mar 29, 2006)
It’s unfortunate that authorities in Dubai sat on a crisis that was clearly building up for a while.
- Israel Votes In Crucial Election (Press Trust of India, Harinder Mishra, Mar 29, 2006)
Amid heightened alert, Israelis cast their ballots today in a crucial election that could decide the borders of the future Jewish state and dislodge tens of thousands of settlers from the occupied West Bank.
- Bury The Congress (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, Mar 29, 2006)
The current crisis over the Ordinance controversy impels one to recall events.
- The Challenge, And The Lesson, From China (Tribune, Major Gen Jatinder Singh, Mar 29, 2006)
China over the last few years, has been reasonably transparent in highlighting its major goals in the modernisation of its armed forces.
- Maharashtra: Mill Lands For The Builder (Frontline, Anupama Katakam, Mar 29, 2006)
There is disappointment in Mumbai as an apex court order makes 240 hectares of mill land available for private development.
- `Businessmen Coming Back To Bihar' (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Mar 29, 2006)
"Policies have been put in place to facilitate investments. We have new policies for sugar, entertainment... Until you have policies, you can't implement anything... "
- Seeking Adult Help (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 29, 2006)
It’s difficult to imagine what kind of justice can be done to an abused 13-year-old child forced into motherhood, or to a 12-year-old boy who accepts being sexually abused as something natural.
- Nuclear Power (Frontline, T.S. Subramanian, Mar 29, 2006)
There was no way India could have compromised on excluding its Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) and 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) from safeguards, according to Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, and Secretary, . . .
- Key States Hold Judgment On U.S.-India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Mar 29, 2006)
Most nuclear-supplier nations are waiting to see what the U.S. Congress does with the U.S.-India civil nuclear energy deal before taking a position on the controversial agreement, Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns said on Monday.
- Celebration Sans Civility (Frontline, Bhaskar Ghose, Mar 29, 2006)
Lumpen elements in different social groups have coarsened occasions of happiness and converted them into ugly events.
- Baghdad Turns Into A Big Hell (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 29, 2006)
About 70 people were killed in suicide bombings, attacks by the US soldiers on a Mosque and Iraqi fighters’ operations against the occupation forces on Monday.
- House In Ruins (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Mar 29, 2006)
The dialogue process now extends to politicians on both sides of the Line of Control, but none can say when the war will end.
- Bird Flu: 8 More Cases Reported (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
After almost a fortnight, bird flu has reappeared with seven new cases in Jalgaon in Maharashtra and a solitary case in an adjoining district in Madhya Pradesh – the third state after Maharashtra and Gujarat affected by the dreaded disease.
- Fresh Bird Flu Cases In Maharashtra, Mp (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Fresh cases of bird flu have been reported in more villages in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra and one village in nearby Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh, the agriculture ministry said on Tuesday.
- Strikes Reveal Europe's Jittery Over Globalisation (Times of India, RASHMEE ROSHAN LALL, Mar 29, 2006)
France and Britain faced down massive disruption on Tuesday after an estimated three million striking Europeans on either side of the English Channel protested against controversial changes to their governments' competitiveness policies in a . . .
- Indo-Us N-Deal: Can Russia Be Far Behind? (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, Mar 29, 2006)
Russia has put its civil nuclear energy cooperation agenda with India on the fast-track as US-led efforts to drum support in the 45-member Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to open up India’s nuclear energy sector for international participation got underway
- Monarchial Overreach (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Mar 29, 2006)
If monarchy is on the point of extinction in Nepal, it is because King Gyanendra destroyed democracy
- Solar Eclipse Today From 4.21 Pm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Astronomers from across the world, including from India, are all set to observe the rare total eclipse of the Sun occurring tomorrow.
- Raising Educational Standard In Schools (Daily Excelsior, K L Dhar, Mar 29, 2006)
In 1990, the World Conference on Education for All" (EFA) was held at Jomtein in Thailand.
- Not Enough Funds For Rural Jobs Scheme: Kharge (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Centre implementing scheme in five districts
- Key States Hold Judgment On U.S.-India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Mar 28, 2006)
Most nuclear-supplier nations are waiting to see what the U.S. Congress does with the U.S.-India civil nuclear energy deal before taking a position on the controversial agreement, Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns said on Monday.
- Hamas Ready For Talks With Quartet (Jordan Times, Omar Karmi, Mar 28, 2006)
As Israeli voters prepare to cast their ballots, long-time frontrunner, acting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's Kadima Party, showed signs yesterday of faltering.
- Special Laws For Little Needs (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 28, 2006)
Extracts from the ILO’s regional high-level tripartite meeting on the Role of Labour Inspections in Combating Child Labour, Harare, 2001
- Rights Approach To Empowerment (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Mar 28, 2006)
The Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra (RLEK) is a Dehra Dun-based NGO working with Van Gujjars and other hill communities for four decades. Avdesh Kaushal, founder of RLEK, speaks to V J Thomas:
- Nsg Support: India Reaches Out To S Africa (Indian Express, Pranab Dhal Samanta, Mar 28, 2006)
Rustling up support for the Indo-US nuclear deal in Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), India reached out to South Africa — a key NSG member that has had reservations on India being given a special status — over the weekend and gave a detailed . . .
- Ringside View Of Reforms (Hindu, C. T. Kurien, Mar 28, 2006)
Analysis of India's macroeconomic policies and performance by a key member of the policy team
- Worship With Faith (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
The scriptures have prescribed many spiritual practices to suit the inclination and capacity of different individuals who take to the spiritual path. Instead of pursuing one single-mindedly, the majority try various methods to liberation without success.
- Conflict, Cash, And The Search For Peace (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Mar 28, 2006)
Is the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen ready for dialogue? Or will the vested interests of its junior commanders subvert moves towards a ceasefire?
- The Going Is Tough, Says Tony Blair (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Mar 28, 2006)
British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Monday admitted that the "going'' in Iraq was "tough'' but rejected calls for an end to the occupation describing Iraq and Afghanistan as "decisive battlegrounds'' for Western "values''.
- Office Of Profit’ Controversy Gains Momentum In India (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Mar 28, 2006)
A clear political divide emerged here on Monday as the Parliamentary Affairs Minister Priya Ranjan Das Munshi completed consultations with the political parties for tabling a legislation in the parliament that would decide the fate . . .
- Why Bulldoze Bangalore's Heritage? (Deccan Herald, Anusha Jha, Mar 28, 2006)
Can there really be a future for the capital if it cannot preserve its past?
- Indian Detained In Malayasia (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
An Indian national has been detained by Malaysian Immigration officials after he was found in possession of 15 passports belonging to a group of Myanmar nationals, who apparently entered the country using the forged letterhead of a hotel.
- Uk's Blair Says May Be Mistake To Rule Out 4th Term (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
British Prime Minister Tony Blair, facing media calls to resign over a ''cash-for-favours'' controversy, said today it may have been a mistake to rule out a fourth term.
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