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Articles 6921 through 7020 of 12047:
- France's Burning Economic Issues (Business Line, Mohan Murti, Nov 21, 2005)
In the world of men's clothes, nothing is more beautiful than the tuxedo with black tie — one of the few garments that makes a man, any man, look his splendid best.
- Extra Large Weekends Alone Won't Balance Work And Life (Business Line, Ganesh Chella , Nov 21, 2005)
This Diwali brought with it a special kind of bonus: With a couple of days personal leave, employees in many organisations were able to manage a nine-day vacation, given the string of public holidays around the same time. Sensing this, . . .
- Which Option To Choose: Saarc Or Eco? (Dawn, Javid Husain, Nov 21, 2005)
The evolution of the European Union into a dynamic association of European states cooperating for common economic, political and security goals is enviable.
- Ncert’S New Syllabus Covers Controversial Political Issues (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 21, 2005)
With the new school syllabus approved after long-drawn controversies, the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has speeded up the preparation of textbooks.
- If America Can Pardon Pakistan Over Selling Nukes Know How To Iran, Why Should India Take Any Side On This Issue? (India Daily, Preetam Sohani, Nov 20, 2005)
You do not have to be rocket scientists to figure out where Iran got its nuke know how.
- It's 1 In 3: India Score In L Visas (Business Line, Moumita Bakshi Chatterjee, Nov 20, 2005)
INDIA cornered 32.4 per cent of the total 1,22,981 intra-company transfer visas (L visas) issued by the US in the financial year ended September 2005, followed by Great Britain and Japan.
- Endangered Arts (The Financial Express, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 20, 2005)
India is a cultural superpower.” This assertion by current ICCR chairperson Pawan Varma may be disputed by many on grounds of comparative merits with other nations and societies.
- We Will Restore Governance In Bihar: Nitish (Tribune, Satish Misra, Nov 20, 2005)
DISTURBED over Bihar’s plight and image, National Democratic Alliance’s chief ministerial candidate, the 54-year-old electrical engineer-turned politician Nitish Kumar
- One Out Of 10 Children Sexually Abused, Says Who Study (Hindu, Special Correspondent, The Financial Express, Nov 20, 2005)
Awareness programme held, Police Commissioner meets children
- Ophthalmic Centres Of Excellence In India Strike Common Cause (Hindu, Staff Reporter , Nov 20, 2005)
They will set optimum standards of eye care services and help shape national policies
- Singular Girl Child (Telegraph, RUDRANGSHU MUKHERJEE, Nov 20, 2005)
Birthdays are important to Indians. They form the basis of drawing up the horoscope of an individual. But the importance of the birthday does not end there.
- Donors Pledge $ 5.9 B For Quake Affected People (Pakistan Observer, Aroosa Alam/Sharafat Kazmi , Nov 20, 2005)
The world community has so far made cumulative pledges of 5.827 billion dollars for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction of the quake hit areas and the amount is likely to rise further.
- Vat’S This? (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Nov 20, 2005)
Mir Faheem Aslam sums up the proceedings of a one day seminar on Value Added Tax in Kashmir University
- Glaxo Starts Development Of New Drugs And New Test Centers In India, South Asia (India Daily, Babu Ghanta, Nov 19, 2005)
Glaxo plans to open six centres on the Indian subcontinent to test promising products such as Lapatinib for breast cancer and Cervarixits,
- Overzealous Central Bankers To Curb Growth (The Financial Express, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 19, 2005)
Recent US economic data should assuage the Federal Reserve.
- The Price Of `Fee' Ill-Defined (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 19, 2005)
T. C. A. Ramanujam on the taxability of fees for technical services to non-residents
- Gats' Mode 4 Rule — Imperative That India Takes Firm Stand (Business Line, Pratap Ravindran , Nov 19, 2005)
The significance of Mode 4 inheres in the fact that its scope is not restricted to the IT sector alone and it holds immense potential with regard to a range of activities that have `knowledge' in common: Finance, accountancy, health services, consultancy,
- Kalam To Lay Foundation For Stem Cell Research Centre (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 19, 2005)
President Abdul Kalam will lay the foundation for Centre for Stem Cell Research and deliver the Dr. Ida S. Scudder Founder's Day Oration at the Christian Medical College here on December 1.
- It Smes: Efforts On To Tap Funds From Europe For Joint Ventures (Hindu, R. Chandrakanth, Nov 19, 2005)
Indian platform formed to coordinate with companies looking for partnership in Europe; 3 proposals submitted
INCITE to help raise resources
Funds available are put at 17.3 b euro
Scope for participation in European research projects
- Mahinda Rajapakse, A Politicalleader With A Mass Base (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Nov 19, 2005)
"I miss moving freely with the people because of the security cordon"
- Cell By Date Research (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 19, 2005)
The latest breakthrough in stem cell research by scientists at the Imperial College in London spells good news for organ transplantation.
- Terrorists Can’T Browbeat Me With Blasts: Azad (Daily Excelsior, Ahmed Ali Fayyaz, Nov 19, 2005)
Talking tough of militancy, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today asserted that his Government was committed to restoration of peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Newsmaker - Sri Lanka Pm's Gamble On Marxist Allies Pays Off (Reuters, Kesara Abeywardena, Nov 19, 2005)
Mahinda Rajapakse staked his bid for the Sri Lankan presidency on pacts with hardline Marxists and Sinhalese nationalists opposed to the island's Tamil Tigers. On Friday the prime minister's gamble paid off.
- Worried India Says To Get Bird Flu Drug In January (Reuters, Nitin Luthra, Nov 19, 2005)
India expects to receive its first batch of anti bird-flu drug Tamiflu from Swiss manufacturer Roche Holding AG in January, a government official said on Friday.
- Nabard Potential-Linked Plan Envisages Credit Flow Of Rs.785.98 Crores For Thanjavur District (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 19, 2005)
Priority given to farm sector with major portion of credit allotted for agriculture Priority to agricultural sector with thrust on crop production
- Un Is With You: Annan Assures Pak (Greater Kashmir, TARIQ NAQASH, Nov 19, 2005)
United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan on Friday toured the ruined PaK capital and called for gigantic efforts to help the nation recover from this tragic and urgent situation.
- Tragic Ending (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 18, 2005)
Tragedy acquires poignancy when it concerns those who die unsung after displaying extraordinary skills in their respective fields, be they sports persons or stage and screen veterans.
- Looking Over The Hedge (Business Line, K. Subramanian, Nov 18, 2005)
The systemic risk caused by hedge funds whose operations are "private" and unregulated is rising. This should cause as much worry for the IMF as for India, where hedge funds have made their entry through participatory notes.
- Net Profit (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 18, 2005)
As part of the deal struck on the eve of the first UN World Summit on the Information Society,
- Punjab Govt Will Set Up Free Dairy Zone, Says (Daily Times, Qamar Jabbar, Nov 18, 2005)
The Punjab government will set up a free dairy zone in the province to increase meat and beef production, Muhammad Khalid Mehmood, parliamentary secretary for livestock and dairy development, said on Thursday.
- Brown Maintains He's Not A 'Softer' Alternative To Blair (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 18, 2005)
UK Finance Minister Gordon Brown has warned dissidents in the ruling Labour Party not to view him as a less radical alternative to premier Tony Blair when it comes to public sector reform.
- 20 Indian Cos In Forbes Best (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 18, 2005)
Asian Paints, Cipla, Bharat Forge, Dabur India, Nicholas Piramal and Satyam Computer Services are among the 20 Indian corporate entities that have found place in Forbes’ list of ‘Best Small Asian Companies’.
- Conditions Of Adb Are Unacceptable: Mayor (Hindu, K.S. Sudhi, Nov 18, 2005)
Aid for sustainable development projects in city
- First Stage Of Central Trade Union Membership Verification Completed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 18, 2005)
The Union Labour Ministry has completed the first stage of general verification of Central Trade Union (CTU) organisations. The verification follows membership claims made by 13 eligible CTUs.
- China Keen On Tie-Up With India In Bio-Medical Research (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 18, 2005)
Scope seen in traditional medicine systems
Chinese experience in health insurance initiatives was also discussed
India planning an effective health insurance initiative
Concern over control of communicable diseases
- Germany's 'Grand Coalition' Encourages Enterprise (Business Line, BATUK GATHANI, Nov 18, 2005)
The current stability and performance of Germany's $1.7-trillion economy is the subject of speculation as the world's third largest and Europe's "locomotive economy" transmits mixed signals.
- Population Can Be An Asset Too (Business Line, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Nov 18, 2005)
The President, Mr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, has repeatedly stressed the importance of population control for India to become a `developed' nation. While interacting with students in Shimla last December, he said that it is necessary to control the population
- "Poverty Is A Violation Of Human Rights" (Hindu, Siddharth Narrain , Nov 18, 2005)
Arjun K. Sengupta, the United Nations Independent Expert on Human Rights and Extreme Poverty, visited the United States to study the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the poor. In an interview in New Delhi, . . .
- Omen In Manipur (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 18, 2005)
The Centre saw little need to put the North-east states on high alert after the pre-Diwali terror strike in Delhi,
- Chatterjee, Gandhi And The Caste System —Farida Majid (Daily Times, Farida Majid, Nov 18, 2005)
Isn’t it ironic that Gandhi is being upheld as the hero of the ‘untouchables’ and Bankim is being heralded as the ‘flag bearer’ of the mean and contemptible brand of Hindutva goondaism? In the unswerving pursuit of truth and in possessing . . .
- U.S. Bird Flu Funds Stall As Virus Spreads In China (Reuters, Chris Buckley, Nov 18, 2005)
World health experts said they expected to see more human bird flu infections in China, even as the U.S. Congress stalled funding of President George W. Bush's plan to cope with a pandemic.
- `Oft It Hits Where Hope Is Coldest And Despair Most Fits' (Business Line, D. Murali , Nov 18, 2005)
Who would have thought that the flu fears would come home to roost all around us? Look around: "WHO warns of bird flu outbreaks," says ABC News; "Chinese Ministry of Agriculture announced an emergency scheme in Beijing.
- Outsourcing Competition Heats Up In Asia – Singapore Prime Minister: 'We Won't Lose To China, India' (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 18, 2005)
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday brushed off concerns that his city state's economy may be dwarfed by the growing economic power of China and India.
- Beyond The Dhaka Summit (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Nov 18, 2005)
AS Prime Minister Manmohan Singh candidly admitted in the Bangladeshi capital, 20 years after its birth the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has very little to show for itself. That should explain the note of optimism . . .
- Chinese Government Vs Indian Private Sector (The Financial Express, SUMANT SINHA, Nov 18, 2005)
A recent trip to China proved very illuminating. I share some observations to further fuel the India and/versus China debate.
- Back To The Future (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 18, 2005)
Several big Middle Eastern moments have coincided over the last few days — the first anniversary of Yasser Arafat’s death, a decade since Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination,
- Govt To Weigh Trade Unions' Strength Now (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 17, 2005)
For the first time after 1989, the general checking-up on the membership of Central Trade Union Organisations (CTUs) will be done by the government.
- Stories From New China (Telegraph, NEHA SAHAY, Nov 17, 2005)
It used to be riches to rags in the 30 years of Mao’s rule. Then came Deng Xiaoping with his maxim:
- Editorials (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 17, 2005)
Maoist nightmare
Jehanabad should send out wake-up call
- Republic Of Bihar (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 17, 2005)
WHAT happened in Jehanabad is mind-boggling even by Bihar’s own wretched standards of law and order.
- The ‘Sleeper Cells’ Of Isi (Tribune, G Parthasarathy, Nov 17, 2005)
Addressing the SAARC summit in Dhaka, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asserted that “there should be zero tolerance for cross-border terrorism and for the harbouring of hostile insurgent groups and criminal elements”.
- Power Major Problem In Infrastructure Deficit India: Pc (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 17, 2005)
Concerned over the "deficit infrastructure" in the country, Finance Minister P Chidambaram today identified power sector as one of the most "intractable" problems of the economy
- Russia To Help Build Nuclear Submarine (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Nov 17, 2005)
Defence Ministers meet at summit for military-technical cooperation
Plans for building fifth-generation fighter aircraft on the anvil
Several thrust areas identified for future collaboration
Joint military exercises will be held in 2006 or 2007
- Liberalising Migration — Powerful Force For Poverty Reduction (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Nov 17, 2005)
In its annual Global Economic Prospects (GEP) for 2006, the World Bank contends that migration could deliver welfare gains for migrants, and for their origin and host countries.
- Revolutionary In Israeli Politics (Hindu, Jonathan Freedland, Nov 17, 2005)
The last few days have brought an optimism to the Middle East that is hard to resist.
- Elections And A Nation At The Crossroads (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Nov 17, 2005)
Beyond the rhetoric, Sri Lanka's future depends on how the victor in today's presidential election interprets the mandate.
- From Dhaka With Hope (Indian Express, Junaid Ahmed, Nov 17, 2005)
Bangladesh is fast shedding its tag as a basket case and, argues Junaid Ahmed, it is weaving together a model development story
- How To Better Ride Out The Downturns (Business Line, D. Murali , Nov 17, 2005)
A little learning is a dangerous thing, said George Bernard Shaw, and added, "But we must take that risk because a little is as much as our biggest heads can hold."
- Quake Came As A Boon For Lashkar Leadership (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Nov 17, 2005)
Confessions of captured fidayeen cast light on Kashmir terror wave
Lashkar strategists believe high-profile terror strikes will allow them to harvest the goodwill generated by their quake relief efforts
- Dangers Of Speculating About The Karachi Car Bomb (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Nov 17, 2005)
Dangers of speculating about the Karachi car bomb
- Be Prepared At The Threshold (Business Line, R. Anand, Nov 17, 2005)
R. Anand on how the capturing of expense details right at the source helps in complying with FBT provisions
- Focus On Literacy, Education, Jayalalithaa Tells Wakf Boards (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 16, 2005)
Government to raise monthly pension for Ulemas to Rs. 750
- Sponsored Terrorism — Time India Took A Tougher Stance (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Nov 16, 2005)
While a comprehensive action plan to deal with the domestic challenges posed by terrorist violence is essential, a clear signal needs to be sent to Pakistan that it cannot proceed along the present path of sponsoring terror activity in Jammu and Kashmir..
- Right Of Way Has A History Of Emerging Democracy (Business Line, D. Murali , Nov 16, 2005)
One of the advantages that the state-owned GAIL has, compared to private telecom operators, is its `Right of Way' (RoW), informs the day's report about the company's move to acquire license for STD services.
- Science And Faith Are Not In Opposition (Deccan Herald, Tenzin Gyatso, Nov 16, 2005)
Not only should scientists be more than technically adept they should also be mindful of their own motives and the larger goal which is the betterment of humanity.
- Khargaon’S Trees Tell A Story (Indian Express, Yoginder K. Alagh, Nov 16, 2005)
India's rural world is changing. Not everywhere and perhaps not as fast as we want it too, but it is changing—and for the better.
- Cipla Keen To Make Cheaper Antiviral Drug For Bird Flu (Indian Express, Toufiq Rashid, Nov 16, 2005)
Pharma company Cipla is keen to produce a lesser known antiviral for bird flu known as Zanamivir (Relenza), manufactured by Glaxo Smithkline. The drug has not been in the limelight like Tamiflu has, but it is a cheaper and in some cases a better . . .
- In A Search-And-Find Mode (Hindu, BAGESHREE S. , Nov 16, 2005)
With some patience and luck, you might just find that prized buy at the Bangalore Book Festival
- Top Ranveer Sena Leaders Were Naxal Targets In Jehanabad (Indian Express, VARGHESE K GEORGE & J P YADAV, Nov 16, 2005)
The CPI(Maoist), in press statement today, claimed they had killed Bade Sharma and Bisweswar Rai, but had let off the other Sena members they had abducted after storming Jehanabad jail on Monday. Among the top leaders of the Ranveer Sena, . . .
- We Cannot Accept Globalisation At The Cost Of Our Self-Reliance: Buddhadeb (Hindu, Marcus Dam, Nov 16, 2005)
Last weekBuddhadeb Bhattacharjeestepped into his sixth year as Chief Minister of West Bengal. He has successfully met two Assembly elections and will face another election next year. In an interview, the veteran leader of the Communist Party of India ....
- A Shocking Failure Of Security (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 16, 2005)
Sunday's brazen naxalite attack on Jehanabad's high security prison is shocking even by Bihar's notoriously lax law and order standard. For all of that night a thousand-strong army of extremists had a free run of the town.
- Arafat As `Obstacle' Exposed As A Myth (Hindu, Karma Nabulsi, Nov 16, 2005)
One year after Yasser Arafat's death, and he has passed into silent myth and legend. As with all great historical figures, the myth is both powerful and pervasive.
- Centre To Promote Regional Languages On Internet (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 16, 2005)
To promote Indian regional languages in the cyber world, the Central Government has joined the international World Wide Web consortium (W3C), in which Indian scientists will work with international experts for evolving standards for a wide-scale use . . .
- Bush Holds Up Taiwan As An Example Of Democracy (Reuters, Caren Bohan, Nov 16, 2005)
U.S. President George W. Bush urged China to do more to allow political and religious freedom to flourish on Wednesday, holding up Taiwan as a model of a free and democratic society.
- Curb Influence Of Money: Advani (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 16, 2005)
BJP chief and Leader of the Opposition L.K. Advani called for an end to the prevailing cynicism that nothing could be done regarding money power and corruption in the country. He also reiterated his decision to quit as party chief by the end of December,
- Communication Campaign On Aids (Hindu, K. JESHI , Nov 16, 2005)
Do you have it? Say yes or no. If yes, there is help available. "Know your HIV/AIDS status and care and support and treatment available thereafter" is the objective of a District Level Communication Campaign on HIV that is being launched from . . .
- Mirwaiz Hurriyat Packing For Muzaffarabad (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 16, 2005)
Moderate separatist grouping will send next week a contingent of 50 volunteers comprising skilled labor force, doctors and paramedics across the Line of Control through the established meeting points, Chairman Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umar Farooq . . .
- Animal Rights Extremists Target Dead Man’S Family (Statesman, Terri Judd, Nov 16, 2005)
Animal rights extremists have targeted the widow of a former pharmaceuticals agent who has been dead for more than a year. Mrs Kathryn Grant (51)....
- Inadequate Attention To Workers' Nutrition A Big Problem In India : . . . (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 16, 2005)
Inadequate attention to workers'' nutrition a big problem in India : International Labour Organisation
- India And Israel Forge Ahead With Joint Scientific Research And .... (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 16, 2005)
India and Israel forge ahead with joint scientific research and development
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