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Articles 7521 through 7620 of 12047:
- Globalisation Of Research (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2005)
The World Investment Report, an annual publication of UNCTAD, has always focussed on a range of topical issues related to the flows of foreign direct investment (FDI), transfer of technology, and development.
- Government Publishes Anti-Terror Bill (Guardian (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2005)
Tony Blair today insisted the case for holding terrorism suspects without trial was "absolutely compelling" as the government published new legislation allowing detention for 90 days wihout charge.
- Nobel Peace Prize For Iaea Chief ‘A Rebuff To Us’ (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Oct 12, 2005)
The 2005 Nobel Peace Prize for Mohamed ElBaradei, who has a history of locking horns with Washington, could be interpreted as a slap in the face for the Bush administration.
- Notes From Underground (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Oct 12, 2005)
The novel, written in 1864, reflects the changes in Dostoevsky’s thought that had occurred as a result of recent events in his life.
- Export Incentives (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Oct 12, 2005)
An inter-ministerial committee has been set up to review and unify all export incentive schemes.
- A Historic Festival (Frontline, Ravi Sharma , Oct 12, 2005)
The spirit of Dasara grips Mysore with the promise of joy and prosperity for the people.
- How Large Is China's Private Sector? (Frontline, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 12, 2005)
Although the private sector displaces the state sector as the dominant player in the economic reform in China, the strategic areas identified as the lifelines of the economy are predominantly in the public sector.
- Surprising U.S. Economy (Frontline, Jayati Ghosh, Oct 12, 2005)
Despite a high level of current account deficit and external vulnerability, the U.S. economy seems to go from strength to strength. What exactly is going on?
- Legends On Fire (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 12, 2005)
The news that the Pahalgam Club on the bank of the picturesque Liddar has been gutted in a mysterious fire is extremely disappointing.
- The New One-Party State (Dawn, Niall Ferguson, Oct 11, 2005)
IT IS not only the Democrats in the United States who cling fondly to the illusion that if they can only find the right candidate, they will sweep back into power. This is also the collective fantasy of the British Conservatives, who are currently choosin
- Islamabadites’ Exemplary Conduct (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 11, 2005)
THE Margalla Towers tragedy in Islamabad would no doubt be a source of pain but it has also brought to the fore many positive aspects of the life in the Federal Capital.
- Understanding The Emerging Media Ecology (Hindu, Sashi Kumar, Oct 11, 2005)
With both technology and the advertiser sorting the vast amorphous viewership into tiered and profiled purchasing power segments, a fragmentation takes place that may actually work against dumbing down.
- Prize And Paradox (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 11, 2005)
It is a supreme irony that the world’s greatest prize for peace, founded by the inventor of dynamite and funded by his wealth, should finally go to an organisation dedicated to cap the proliferation of explosives.
- A Stack Of Memories (Deccan Herald, Mala Kumar, Oct 11, 2005)
The display of dolls that I put up every Dasara is more about upholding family traditions
- An Address Undelivered (Greater Kashmir, DR. SHEIKH MOHAMMAD IQBAL, Oct 11, 2005)
On the 3rd of October, 2005, S P College held a ‘gala event’ to which I was also invited. For reasons inexplicable I could not continue in the colourful Majlis, and left the place when Pran Kishore was relating the drama experience of his student days.
- Export Incentives (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Oct 11, 2005)
An inter-ministerial committee has been set up to review and unify all export incentive schemes.
- West Bengal Must Work To Catch Up (Business Line, S. Majumder , Oct 11, 2005)
TRADE union, though the voice of workers, is also an institution that nurtures understanding between the labour and the management for a smooth functioning of the organisation.
- India's Water Economy — World Bank Prescription Does Not Hold Water (Business Line, Pratap Ravindran , Oct 11, 2005)
Even while conceding that the World Bank's report is correct in stating that investments in large water infrastructure in India reflect a Build-Neglect-Rebuild philosophy, it may be prudent to bear in mind that the document has been prepared by an entity
- Nobel Boost To Iaea Efforts (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Oct 11, 2005)
The atom has again taken centre-stage in the world with consequences that remain to be determined.
- Indian Marxists Toss Off Chains With Hotel Sale: Andy Mukherjee (Bloomberg.com, editorial Bloomberg.com, Oct 11, 2005)
The last guests have checked out of the Great Eastern hotel in Kolkata.
- Competing With India And China (US News & World Report, Richard J. Newman, Oct 10, 2005)
A former top executive with General Electric, Vivek Paul was CEO of Wipro, the Indian information technology firm. He recently became a partner with the venture-capital firm Texas Pacific Group, where he will spearhead new investments in information . . .
- Globalisation Can Bust The Boom (Hindu, Heather Stewart, Oct 10, 2005)
ROGER BOOTLE, one of Britain's best-known economists, is perched on a satin sofa in the lavishly furnished Drapers' Hall, in the City of London — the British capital's financial district — in an expansive mood.
- ‘We’Re Doing Away With Red Tape And Rolling Out The Red Carpet For Investors’ (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Oct 10, 2005)
On October 7, 2005 Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi completed four years in office—an achievement in itself in a state where the average tenure of a CM has been two-and-a-half years.
- Negotiating Tradition (Deccan Herald, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 10, 2005)
The well-known art historian and curator, Dr. Alka Pande's new exhibition Turning the Wheel: Traditions Unbound deals with the specifics of south Indian art, as it locates itself between tradition and the present.
- War Of The Surveys (Business Standard, Sunil Jain, Oct 10, 2005)
It’s not easy being a policy maker these days. In the earlier days of reforms, you were told the fiscal deficit was the main thing to watch for; fix this and everything else would fall into place
- World Development Report 2006 — Refreshing Emphasis On Equity For Growth (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Oct 10, 2005)
The emphasis that the World Development Report 2006 places on equality between and within countries shows that concern with equality has become an important part of the agenda of economic development.
- Doctors For Rural Health (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 09, 2005)
The Sindh health minister’s description of health facilities and the lack of doctors in the interior the other day comes as no surprise.
- Turkey And Eu: Rough Road Ahead (Dawn, Shadaba Islam, Oct 09, 2005)
The opening on October 3 of Turkey’s negotiations to join the European Union was supposed to be a solemn affair, a ceremony marked by dignified speeches and toasts to the beginning of a new era in relations between Ankara and the 25-nation bloc.
- It’S Not Enough (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 09, 2005)
The Citu threat hasn’t vanished
- Doomed Democracy (Statesman, Sam Rajappa, Oct 09, 2005)
The real purpose of Laisenia Qarase’s visit is to soothe India’s ruffled feelings about the patently anti-Indian administration he has been running for the last five years
- Strike: We Must Discipline The Indisciplined Lot (Tribune, J. L. Gupta, Oct 09, 2005)
Workers strike work. Flights cancelled. Bank, bus and train services disrupted. Commerce and industry suffer. Passengers are stranded. Millions are affected. Billions are lost.
- Multiple Challenges Of Global Migration (Indian Express, N K Singh, Oct 09, 2005)
Four days ago, the report of the Global Commission on International Migration (GCIM) entitled ‘‘Migration in an interconnected world: New directions for action’’ was presented to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.
- Internal Divisions In Israel (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Oct 09, 2005)
Israeli society is composed of people from several different ethnic and cultural backgrounds,
- A Stonebreaker’S Lesson On Finding Divinity In Work (Indian Express, SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI , Oct 09, 2005)
One of the greatest lessons I learnt in development — it was also a profound experience that revitalised my Hindu roots after my communist background had nearly scythed them — was from an ordinary woman stone-breaker.
- Rising Intolerance (Indian Express, Soli Sorabjee, Oct 09, 2005)
The rise of intolerance is alarming. Some years back, Zairus Banaji, because of his critical remarks about Narender Modi, was pushed out of the auditorium in Ahmedabad by Modi loyalists.
- Spread Word About Govt’S Good Work, Cadres Told (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday appealed to party workers to create awareness among the people about the achievements of the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre despite the limitations under which it has been functioning for the past . . .
- Pat For Netaji Apparel Park (Hindu, M. Gunasekaran, Oct 09, 2005)
Secretary of Union Textiles Ministry, R. Poornalingam, is all praise for Netaji Apparel Park (NAP).
- Uk Experts Go On Overdrive To Check Nuclear Proliferation (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Oct 09, 2005)
The timing of leaked document naming 360 bodies involved in making WMD is seen as a form of arm-twisting to push for disarming of Iran.
- Education A Distant Dream For These Child Workers (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2005)
Salma (7) of Bathalapalli village in Krishnagiri District wants to become a doctor. But she needs to get education to fulfil that dream. Right now she is rolling incense sticks to contribute money to the family.
- Eurozone Caught In A Statistical Tizzy (Business Line, BATUK GATHANI, Oct 08, 2005)
The major European Union economies are passing through a phase of "statistical uncertainty" but the poor record of the main economies is a "side issue" for investors.
- Return Of Self-Belief (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2005)
Something really rather important may be happening to Britain’s Conservative party in Blackpool this week. It is something with big implications for British party politics.
- Scientists Resurrect Virus That Killed 50 Million (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2005)
Any biologist with expertise could recreate the microbe
- The Monsoon — Still Unpredictable (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Oct 07, 2005)
"In China, a communist country, the labour commissioner is not a problem in regard to the flow of FDI""In India, which is not a communist country, when will we be able to hire and fire workers?"
- 'India Needs More Reforms To Attract Foreign Investment' (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2005)
Global consultants Mckinsey has said that “solid foundation'' has now been put in place in India to push the economic growth to 8-10 per cent but felt more reforms were needed to attract foreign investment.
- Lee For Better Investment Climate In India (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Oct 07, 2005)
"In China, a communist country, the labour commissioner is not a problem in regard to the flow of FDI""In India, which is not a communist country, when will we be able to hire and fire workers?"
- Cbi Raids And All That Jazz (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Oct 07, 2005)
AS was only to be expected, the sensation caused by the countrywide CBI raids on a hundred premises in 54 cities — leading to the institution of 70 cases against officials who had allegedly accumulated wealth out of all proportion to their ostensible. . .
- They Don’T Teach Us Only To Learn But To Live (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Oct 07, 2005)
K. Asif takes the teacher student relation beyond the confines of a classroom
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops”
- Younger Brides (Business Line, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 07, 2005)
The legal definition of ‘consent’ is not the same as its semantic significance. That is assumed the moment an ‘age of consent’ is fixed.
- Pakistan Has Invited Russia To Join The Multi-Billion Dollar India-Pakistan-Iran (Ipi) Gas Pipeline Project (India Daily, Harish Baliga, Oct 07, 2005)
Russian Gas pipeline experts and technologiests have something to smile.
- Indian And Pakistani Banks Collaborate To Open New Branches And Integrate Exchange Operations (India Daily, Prithiv Patil, Oct 07, 2005)
This is another step in collaboration and confidence building.
- Union: A Most Potent Social Insurance (Business Line, D. Murali , Oct 07, 2005)
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is the largest and fastest growing union in North America, with 1.8 million members, according to www.seiu.org.
- A Brief History Of Development Economics (Business Line, Alok Ray, Oct 07, 2005)
An economist's answer to the question `how to promote growth' has substantially changed over time.
- India’S Foreign Affairs Minister Natwar Singh Leaving Pakistan Says No Siachen (India Daily, Kiran Chaube, Oct 06, 2005)
In spite of big hoopla by India and Pakistan little progress on peace talks has been made.
- Eu Elites Cannot Ignore Peoples' Views (Hindu, Jonathan Freedland, Oct 06, 2005)
Opening the door to Turkey was right, but EU expansion is bound to fail if the dreamers ignore the majority.
- Iima's Business Plan Contest (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2005)
Master Plan', claimed to be the biggest-ever business plan contest in India, was launched on Tuesday as part of the `Confluence 2005',
- Protest Today Is Criminalised (Deccan Herald, George Monbiot, Oct 06, 2005)
The police use terror laws to penalise dissent while we insist that civil liberties are West’s gift to the world
- You And I (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 06, 2005)
Shakeel Ahmed has retreated from the spotlight. Back home, he will consult with friends and family about the proposed surgery by a famous American doctor to separate his daughters,
- U.S. Medical Transcription Firm Spheris Says It Is Hiring More Workers In India (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2005)
An American company that transcribes doctors notes said Wednesday it is setting up a transcription center in the southern Indian city of Coimbatore,
- Moving Closer, Yet Staying `Neutral' (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 06, 2005)
The Confederation of Switzerland, which joined the United Nations only in 2002 and has kept out of the European Union, voted recently to allow citizens from the 10 new E.U. member-states to work in the country.
- Turkey’S Elusive Goal (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, Oct 06, 2005)
October 3, 2005 will occupy a significant place in the political calendar of Turkey. The formal negotiations to discuss Turkey’s entry into European Union commenced on this day, though not entirely on an auspicious note.
- Advocates Of Iniquity (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Oct 06, 2005)
It is often asked, 'You eat to live, or live to eat?' The right answer is that one eats to live because that living is the purpose and eating is the instrument.
- Are Tax Lures To Woo Investment Passé? (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Oct 06, 2005)
If you push on a piece of putty it will assume a new shape, and when you remove your hand it will not return to its original shape, or at least not immediately and not entirely.
- Chirac: Ec Fails To Defend (Tribune, Stephen Castle , Oct 06, 2005)
Jacques Chirac has launched a direct attack on the economic policies of the European Commission, accusing it of washing its hands of the consequences of job losses.
- Laboured Reforms (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 06, 2005)
A few days ago, Hyderabad Police, acting on directions of the third Additional Magistrate, registered cases against Union ministers K Chandrasekhara Rao and A Narendra.
- Farmers' Welfare Schemes Formally Launched (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2005)
Social security scheme to benefit 86 lakh farm workers, 51 lakh small farmers
- Agriculture Knows No Caste (Business Line, Sharad Joshi , Oct 05, 2005)
Politicians who are nothing but politicians are capable of limitless skullduggery.
- The Battle Of Attrition Between Labour And The Bpo Industry (Business Line, D. Murali , Oct 05, 2005)
The latest call to arms to form trade unions for IT and BPO (business process outsourcing) workers has the industry worrying about what it sees as a new problem.
- Indo-American Conservation Project Spells Green Success (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2005)
Wildlife Service provided Rs.26.4 crores to 40 projects identified by Centre
All the projects originated in India, were designed to address conservation issues
18 of the projects went to the Bombay Natural History Society
- Left On The Defensive, Says Investors Cannot Ignore India (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2005)
With Indian industry feeling strongly that last Thursday's nationwide strike had dented the country's image as an investment destination, the Left parties said such shutdowns would not affect economic growth, much less scare investors away.
- Indo-Pak: Yes To Joint Survey Of Creek, Slow Melt On Siachen (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2005)
Trying to work on a framework for future negotiations on the Siachen dispute, India and Pakistan on Tuesday moved closer to an understanding on the parameters and agreed to finalise it before the start of the next round of the composite dialogue.
- Scientist Who Poisoned Himself To Prove His Ulcer Theory (Tribune, Steve Connor, Oct 05, 2005)
The discovery that bacteria rather than stress cause stomach ulcers and that antibiotics can cure the condition has won this year’s Nobel prize in physiology or medicine.
- Relevance Of Integral Humanism To World (Daily Excelsior, Jagmohan , Oct 05, 2005)
If we subject the contemporary world- the world that has come into being after World War II-- to close scrutiny, we will find that it is full of complexities and contradictions.
- Aftermath Of The Vote In Vienna (Dawn, Tariq Fatemi, Oct 05, 2005)
The voting that took place at the IAEA in Vienna last week on the EU-3’s resolution calling upon the Agency to consider reporting Iran to the UN Security Council for not complying with the nuclear non-proliferation treaty is a major development,
- Reliance Life Ties Up With Otsuka (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2005)
Pact with Japanese firm on new drug development.
- Life In Islamabad (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 05, 2005)
Newspapers in Islamabad make much of the fact that on Eid days the capital presents a deserted look because a substantial number of its citizens go away to their home towns and villages for the holidays.
- Trade Accord With Malaysia (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 04, 2005)
The signing of a free trade agreement between Pakistan and Malaysia during Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz’s visit to Kuala Lumpur is a good step and should provide a much-needed boost to the country’s export-oriented industries.
- Spurious Victory (Statesman, SWAPAN MULLICK, Oct 04, 2005)
What carried the misnomer of an industrial strike but which in every other way challenged the court strictures on bandhs confirmed why the Left will ensure that the UPA government. . .
- The Hand That Makes The Cradle (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 04, 2005)
In the capital of cradle-making, only a single family pursues the traditional occupation, keeping alive a craftsmanship which otherwise would have existed only in north Karnataka's legends, Shyam Sundar Vattam tells us.
- Energy Blowing In The Wind (Deccan Herald, Rosalind Ezhil K , Oct 04, 2005)
All the wind turbines being used in India are either imported or manufactured under licence, making wind energy an expensive proposition. NAL is designing a turbine for half the cost.
- Annular Eclipse Witnessed By Thousands (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 04, 2005)
People thronged the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi and Hardwar
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