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Articles 4921 through 5020 of 12047:
- Musharraf’S China Card (Telegraph, Ashok V. Desai, Mar 07, 2006)
The impact was not political alone.
- Salvaging Justice System (Tribune, Beant Singh Bedi, Mar 07, 2006)
Tamarind Court is an unlicensed watering hole frequented by glitterati in the national Capital.
- Kerala Conundrum (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 07, 2006)
Voters must ask the state’s politicians a question: when will growth come
- Nutritional Deficiency (Daily Excelsior, Dr Pragya Khanna, Mar 07, 2006)
The dual scourge of hunger and malnutrition will be truly vanquished not only when granaries are full, but also when people's basic health needs are met and women are given their rightful role in societies.
- Foreign Policy Approach Against Cmp And Security Interest, Says Cpi(m) (Hindu, K. V. PRASAD, Mar 07, 2006)
"Sum total of Bush's visit was to draw India closer into U.S. strategic plans in Asia"
India will have to pay unacceptable price for nuclear deal
Tie-up will trigger more American demands
Wrong to see nuclear deal in isolation from emerging alliance
- Us Envoy Hints At Strike To Stop Iran (Deccan Herald, Julian Borger , Mar 07, 2006)
The CIA appears to be the most skeptical about a military solution and shares the state department’s position, say British MPs, in suggesting gradually stepping up pressure on the Iranians.
- Much Hard Work Lies Ahead (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Mar 07, 2006)
India-US deal
The US-India deal stands out as the harbinger of a new era of trust and faith between an established world power and a putative one. But the easy part is over. Ahead lies the painstaking work both on the technical and diplomatic . . .
- Down To Business (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 07, 2006)
President Bush’s visit to India has left Pokhran II and its resultant sanctions and bitterness a distant memory.
- Bashing Bush (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 07, 2006)
Left makes a spectacle of itself
Seldom has the Left become an object of mockery as during the Bush visit when it tried desperately to demonstrate that its sympathies for the UPA that was rolling out the red carpet for the US President . . .
- Finance Ministers Neglect Unorganised Sector (Daily Excelsior, Sisir Basu, Mar 06, 2006)
Every year the Union finance minister has the enviable task of delivering a budget that will promise prosperity for each and every member of the 100-crore strong Indian population.
- Poland Identifies First Cases Of Bird Flu (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 06, 2006)
Poland has detected the country's first two cases of H5N1 bird flu, the Agriculture Minister said on Sunday.
- Breaking From The Past (Tribune, H. K. Dua, Mar 06, 2006)
Nations like individuals cannot afford to remain prisoners of the mantras that have outlived their utility.
- Police Plan To Come Clean In Court (Hindustan Times, JT Vishnu, Mar 06, 2006)
For a change, the Delhi Police are expected to turn the spotlight on themselves when they submit a status report on the Jessica Lall murder case to the high court in April,
- Lessons In Benevolence (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 06, 2006)
Extracts from the ILO’s regional high-level tripartite meeting on the Role of Labour Inspections in Combating Child Labour, Harare, 2001
- Fuzzy Myths In Focus (Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Mar 06, 2006)
The finance minister’s tiny grant of Rs 5 crore — for Kuttiyattam, Vedic chanting and Ramlila — is a small beginning towards the big financing of ancient traditions that ‘modern’ thinkers, writers and policy-makers have chosen to ignore.
- Cruise, Holmes Named ‘Most Tiresome’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 06, 2006)
By far the worst movie of the year was Dirty Love, a movie written by and starring former Playboy model Jenny McCarthy, which took four honors.
- Apollo’S Twin (Indian Express, Dilip Cherian, Mar 06, 2006)
Onkar S. Kanwar seems to have developed new love for services.
- Future Energised (Indian Express, R. K. Pachauri, Mar 06, 2006)
There are very strong reasons to believe that the historic India-US deal will define India as an emerging power.
- ‘Adag Among Top Three Entities’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 06, 2006)
According to the broking community, the presentation had put shareholders of the RADAG at over eight million and the customer base of the four group companies at over 25 million, making it the largest customer base for any entity.
- Relocating The Us Consulate (Dawn, Anwer Mooraj, Mar 06, 2006)
'Having a good time, wish you were here.’
- Walking In The Time Of Frequent Fliers (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 06, 2006)
The other day, while speaking at the inaugural function of a private hospital in Lucknow, former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee wondered aloud whether the excise-duty cut on smaller cars announced in the Union budget could have an adverse impact on t
- Address Gender Dimensions Of Health, Medical Colleges, Teachers Told (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
Over 9,000 students receive degrees at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences convocation Over 9,000 students receive degrees at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences convocation
- Let It Grow (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 04, 2006)
With the Indo-US nuclear deal dominating the Bush visit, an unprecedented number of agreements between the two countries have gone largely unnoticed.
- Russia Says Deal With Iran Still Possible Before Iaea Meeting (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday that a deal with Iran on its uranium enrichment programme was still possible before next week’s meeting of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, news reports said.
- Investment Commission (The Financial Express, Manoj Pant, Mar 04, 2006)
In setting up the Investment Commission a year back, the government had set in motion a revolutionary practice, in that the panel is made up of major private sector players, like Ratan Tata
- Bird Flu In India (Frontline, Anupama Katakam, Mar 04, 2006)
Avian influenza hits India and claims 30,000 chickens in Maharashtra in its first strike.
- Bush Embraces India As Natural Partner (Reuters, Steve Holland, Mar 04, 2006)
U.S. President George W. Bush declared on Friday that the United States and India were "closer than ever before" and united in the drive against terrorism but said New Delhi needs to lower trade barriers.
- For A Knowledge Society (Deccan Herald, M V Rajeev Gowda, Mar 04, 2006)
The FM has come up with some new initiatives in education but much more needs to be done
- Thank You, Mr President (Rediff on the Net, Sheela Bhatt, Mar 03, 2006)
This is what Prime Minister is most likely to say when President George Bush meets him in New Delhi, says a source in the Prime Minister's Office.
- Bush Donates $7m For Joint Aids Fund (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
With a contribution of $7 million from President George W Bush, establishment of an Indo-US corporate fund for HIV/AIDS was announced here today. President Bush and PM Manmohan Singh also agreed to a five-year collaboration . . .
- In Each Other We Trust (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Mar 03, 2006)
Amidst the celebrations that have followed President George W. Bush’s decision to clinch a nuclear accord with India yesterday, it would be unwise to forget how close the UPA government came to squandering a historic opportunity to break out of the nuclea
- Reuters Summit - China, India Present Threats And Opportunities (Reuters, Santosh Menon, Mar 03, 2006)
China and India may be great resource pools for some of the world's top technology companies now, but their rapid growth could spawn some worthy competitors in a few years, industry executives said this week.
- Done Deal (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
Things change, times change is the phrase with which President George W. Bush neatly summed up the essence of the new Indo-American relations.
- Budget Over, India's Reforms To Resume After Polls (Reuters, Surojit Gupta and Charlotte Cooper, Mar 03, 2006)
India's coalition government steered clear of tackling economic reforms opposed by its communist allies in this week's 2006/07 budget, preferring to hold fire until state elections are over in May, analysts say.
- India, Us To Cooperate In Fighting Terror (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
India and the US today agreed to the conclusion of a Maritime Cooperation Framework to enhance security in the maritime domain. This agreement would also seek to prevent piracy and other transnational crimes at sea, carry out search and rescue operations,
- Three Priorities For St. Petersburg Summit Of G8 (Hindu, Vladimir V. Putin, Mar 03, 2006)
Global energy security, combating infectious diseases, including bird flu, and education are the three priorities Russia has proposed for the G8.
- Pm, Bush For Strategic Ties (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, Mar 03, 2006)
Much as the focus of the Indo-US summit meeting on Thursday was almost on the fate of the civil nuclear energy cooperation deal signed last July, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President George W Bush .....
- Bar Deaths Emit Rivalry Stench (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
Were the three people killed in the Srirampura bar incident victims of political rivalry? Residents of the neighbourhood on Thursday said the area was infested with “political rowdyism”.....
- India, U.S. Reaffirm Commitment To Expand Ties (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 03, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President George W. Bush express satisfaction with progress in advancing strategic partnership.
- India To Join Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
It focuses on political, public attention on growing threats to wildlife
Seven major US-based environmental, business groups have joined the coalition
India and the US have been collaborating in wildlife conservation since 1989
- India, U.S. Pledge To Combat Aids (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
Corporates of both nations to be involved
Bush contributes $7 million towards the India-U.S. Corporate Fund
Fund to be managed by GIVE Foundation and ICICI Bank
- The Nilgiris Gets Seed Testing Station (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
Tests to be carried out at highly subsidised cost
- Us, India Seal Nuclear Deal (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
US President George W Bush got a victory on Thursday on his first visit to India, securing a landmark nuclear energy agreement that he said could help ease energy prices.
- Confirming The Stereotype (Dawn, F.S. Aijazuddin, Mar 03, 2006)
There can be nothing more demeaning than living down to the expectation of others.
- Balance In Islam (Dawn, Haider Zaman, Mar 03, 2006)
IT has become a common practice in the West to malign Islam or its Prophet (peace be upon him) in one way or another. Unfortunately, all this is being done under the garb of the so-called right to freedom of expression
- Bush’S Agenda For His Visit (Dawn, Talat Masood, Mar 03, 2006)
The forthcoming visit of President Bush to India and Pakistan is a milestone in the on-going engagement and increasing interest of the United States in this part of the world. Several factors have contributed towards making South Asia an attractive destin
- Irrational Exuberance? (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
Post-Budget stock market rally is inexplicable
It was not a Dream Budget. It was a good solid Budget focussed on longer-term growth, reined in the deficit and skirted all controversial issues by simply refusing to acknowledge their existence.
- Spirituality In World Religions (Daily Excelsior, Lt Col R K Langar, Mar 02, 2006)
Reality is one people call it by different names is the key note of Indian philosophy. It speaks of one Truth which has many expressions which accommodates various points of view.
- Guest Control (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Mar 02, 2006)
If Manmohan Singh and his staff were to ensconce themselves in a plush hotel in Washington DC and bring the city to a standstill whenever they stepped out, what would be the reaction of ordinary Americans? You bet they wouldn't be amused.
- Maoist Violence Echo In Parliament (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 02, 2006)
IB had alerted Chhattisgarh about the possibility of an attack
26,000 police personnel despatched to the States
Centre extending all cooperation to tackle the situation
- India's 'Impeccable' N-Record (News International, A S Muhammad, Mar 02, 2006)
The Indo-US Joint Statement of July 18 said India was a responsible state strongly committed to the prevention of WMD proliferation, and should therefore acquire the same benefits and advantages as other such states.
- ‘Indian Army Vying For Greater Role In Internal Conflict’ (News International, Shahid Husain, Mar 02, 2006)
Prominent defence analyst Dr. Ayesha Siddiqa has said that the military’s role in India is undergoing a process of redefinition resulting in the army vying for greater role in internal conflict.
- Bird Flu Precautions (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 02, 2006)
THE fact that the government has sent virus samples from affected poultry farms in the NWFP to London for confirmation of the deadly H5N1 influenza strain shows just how little prepared it is to deal with a large-scale outbreak of avian flu at home.
- Us President Due Tomorrow (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 02, 2006)
President George W. Bush will arrive in Pakistan from Hyderabad, India, on Friday, when the MMA has called for a countrywide strike against blasphemous cartoons published in a section of the European press.
- Tata Panel Moots Labour Reforms (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 02, 2006)
Effective Centre-State investment policies favoured
Seeks reduction in number of approvals
Recommends setting up of independent regulatory commissions
- Indian Budget Wins Praise (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 02, 2006)
India’s new "common man" budget combining populism with pledges of strong growth and fiscal vigilance spurred shares to a record high on Wednesday as it won praise from economists, business and traders.
- Thank You, Mr President (Rediff on the Net, Sheela Bhatt, Mar 01, 2006)
This is what Prime Minister is most likely to say when President George Bush meets him in New Delhi, says a source in the Prime Minister's Office.
- Commercial Production Of Underutilized Fruits (Daily Excelsior, Prakash Magdum, Mar 01, 2006)
Do you remember when was the last time you tasted Jamun? Or for that matter Karonda? You may not remember. Have you seen them recently? Most probably not, if you are living in a city.
- Ngos Have Key Role In Revised Tb Control Programme (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 01, 2006)
"They can help to set up microscopy centres in interior and tribal areas" They could help to set up microscopy centres in interior and tribal areas
- Ladies First (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 01, 2006)
It's not something worth dying for, but a scientific study has validated that marriage takes a greater toll on women, reducing their lifespan by about 16 months. As the double-X chromosomed part of the world heaves a collective 'We told you so' sigh, ...
- 3½ Looking At 10 (Indian Express, Bibek Debroy, Mar 01, 2006)
Budget wants 10% GDP growth. It hopes economy will be on autopilot
- Focus On Renewable Energy Sources: Kalam (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 01, 2006)
The Railway Ministry has withdrawn orders prohibiting serving of chicken and eggs in any form in railway catering units or mobile catering units.
- Full Text Of Finance Minister's Speech (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 01, 2006)
Union Budget 2006-2007
Speech of P. Chidambaram
Minister of Finance
February 28, 2006
Mr. Speaker, Sir
It is my privilege to present the Budget for the year 2006-07.
- Why Less Hype Is More Health (Telegraph, SHUBHASHIS GANGOPADHYAY, Mar 01, 2006)
Everything in this budget is consistent with what we want India to be in the next ten years, writes Shubhashis Gangopadhyay The author is director, India Development Foundation, Gurgaon
- Fast Breeders For Energy Security (Tribune, O.P. Sabherwal, Mar 01, 2006)
The question is often posed — why fast breeder reactors? What is the special place of fast breeders in India’s nuclear power programme? The simple answer is that fast breeders are the route to India’s energy security, . . .
- With Hope And Confidence (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 01, 2006)
By leaving personal income tax unchanged, the Budget for 2006-07 may have dampened the enthusiasm of the salaried people who were waiting for some extra cash in their pocket, but it has other benefits for individuals.
- Budget Without Reforms (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 01, 2006)
Is the trend of 8 per cent GDP growth on auto-pilot or have Central government policies contributed?
- 50 Killed As Maoists Set Off Landmine In India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 01, 2006)
Maoists rebels set off a landmine under a truck on Tuesday in central India, killing 50 people who belonged to a government-sponsored anti-Maoist group, police said.
- ‘India’S Success Marred By Social Inequality’ (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Mar 01, 2006)
The post-1991 dismantling of India’s nationally regulated economy has been accompanied by a rapid growth of social inequality and economic insecurity, according to an analysis published by the World Socialist Website (WSWS).
- Implications Of Bush Visit (Dawn, Tariq Fatemi, Mar 01, 2006)
Soon we will have the US president in Islamabad. What message will the world’s most powerful leader bring us and what advantages can accrue to the country from this event?
- Journey In Self-Reliance (Hindu, Padmini Swaminathan, Feb 28, 2006)
The inside story of SEWA by its founder — of being poor, women, and self-employed
- Amendments To Cr.P.C. Under Study (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 28, 2006)
Jessica Lal case echoes in Parliament
Cr.P.C. does not have provisions to protect witnesses: Patil
Lok Sabha members demand CBI probe
Jessica Lal case a "symbol of huge injustice": Brinda Karat
- Needed: Labour Reforms (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 28, 2006)
"Laws of the country are highly protective of labour"
- Fm Harps On User Charges, Calls For Slashing Subsidies (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 28, 2006)
Projecting a growth rate of 8.1 per cent in the current fiscal, the Economic Survey 2005-06 suggests a slew of measures like accelerating tax and labour reforms, improving the quality of expenditure and promoting infrastructure development . . .
- Railways Withdraws Ban On Serving Chicken, Egg (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, Feb 28, 2006)
Catering units asked to follow guidelines
Control room receiving hoax calls
Culling operations completed in Gujarat
Results of human samples awaited
- Governance Of Global Finance (Hindu, A. Vasudevan, Feb 28, 2006)
An institutional perspective along with unusual themes such as gender, risk, politics and democracy in the management of global finance
- Economic Survey Calls For Reforms (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 28, 2006)
"India Shining" is back with a bang, this time not as an ad campaign but in the form of the government’s pre-budget economic survey. A survey that is unusually self-congratulatory even by the standards of its predecessors does mention . . .
- The Changing Needs Of Labour (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 28, 2006)
Extracts from the ILO’s regional high-level tripartite meeting on the Role of Labour Inspections in Combating Child Labour, Harare, 2001
- Survey For Bold Steps To Expedite Labour Reforms (Hindu, Ashok Dasgupta , Feb 28, 2006)
Calls for measures to boost the country's infrastructure to global standards
- Survey Pegs Growth At 8.1 Pc (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, Feb 28, 2006)
Even as the economy is projected to grow at a robust 8.1 per cent in the current fiscal, the 2005-06 Economic Survey cautioned about the risks of inflation, hardening interest rate and fiscal deficit.
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