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Articles 1721 through 1820 of 9581:
- Statespeak On Fisc (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Sep 06, 2006)
These comments from various state governments on fiscal management (FE states analysis, Sep 4) speak for themselves: ‘Correction of macro-structural imbalances is increasing the fiscal space for development initiatives.’
- Hasten Slowly (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 06, 2006)
The President, Mr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, while inaugurating the 150th anniversary celebrations of the University of Madras on September 4 at Chennai, came up with two innovative ideas that are meant to provide a strong underpinning to the knowledge . . .
- Taxation: A Hungry Monster? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 06, 2006)
Public-private participation, a compelling model, is unfailingly being repeated across sectors, whether it is healthcare or education. The government, however, cannot renounce its obligation in these sectors.
- This Meddling Must Stop (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 06, 2006)
It is a matter of concern that India should have chosen to stoke the fire in Balochistan by sending arms and ammunition to the militants. On Monday, while President Musharraf informed a high-level meeting about the routes through which terrorists . . .
- Landing In A Mess (Indian Express, Bibek Debroy, Sep 06, 2006)
The year 2006 (or 2007) is significant in the history of human civilisation, because that’s when the world’s urban population will exceed the world’s rural population for the first time. Of course, levels of urbanisation vary widely, ranging . . .
- Rbi Probe Now On Uwb’S Loans To Shareholders (Indian Express, DEV CHATTERJEE, Sep 06, 2006)
The RBI is now investigating how and why United Western Bank lent funds to wilfull defaulters, including to some prominent shareholders of the bank.
- Surfeit Of Suitors: Allow Foreign Banks To Bid For Uwb (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 06, 2006)
The growing list of banks (seven to date) queuing up to take over United Western Bank (UWB) is proof, if any were needed, of the intrinsic worth of Indian banks and the attractiveness of the Indian banking sector.
- Packaging The Tatas’ Project (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 06, 2006)
With the party in West Bengal trying to convince Left allies about setting up development projects on agricultural land, it was perhaps expected that the CITU rally in Singur, where the Tatas plan to set up their small-car plant, should focus on the . . .
- All About Our Neighbours (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Sep 06, 2006)
Sometime ago, reports appeared stating that there had been a rethink within the Government on how to conduct economic ties with Pakistan, the burden of the effort being that the time had now come to tighten the screws on Islamabad a turn or . . .
- Pm Sounds Terror Alert (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 06, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday shared with state chief minister’s intelligence inputs warning of an escalation in terrorist activities across the country.
- Reliance Comm Launches Falcon Submarine Cable (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 06, 2006)
Reliance Communications Ltd, top-ranked CDMA-mobile services carrier, inaugurated an undersea cable on Tuesday aimed at providing cheaper bandwidth to retail and commercial users.
- Pm Echoes Nsa's Fears On India's Internal Security (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 06, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday conceded that the internal security situation was grim and warned that it was going to get worse as Intelligence reports feared further intensification in fidayeen attacks on the country's vital . . .
- Row Over New Nepal Army Chief (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 06, 2006)
A controversial general, who has received both bouquets and brick bats, was named the new chief of Nepal’s army today even as human rights activists sent an SOS to UN secretary-general Mr Kofi Annan, asking him to call for the officer’s ouster.
- Stymied In Nepal (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 06, 2006)
But for the enterprise of Jana Aastha, a Nepali weekly, which managed to skim the cream off Nepal’s seemingly “secret bid” to acquire anti-aircraft missiles, the story would perhaps have stayed untold.
- Mid-Term Evaluation Of Upa (Pioneer, BULBUL ROY MISHRA, Sep 06, 2006)
Government has performed miserably on almost all fronts, the most glaring of them being its inability to tackle terrorism and crime, says Bulbul Roy Mishra.
- Principled Stance (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 06, 2006)
Could Baig be J&K’s future leader?
Mr Muzaffar Hussain Baig’s impromptu news conference on Saturday was a rare tour de force. How often have we seen a clear-headed, well-educated articulate leader anywhere in India spontaneously and coherently . . .
- Tory Leader’S Indian ‘Blogbuster’ (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 06, 2006)
In a first of sorts, the visiting Conservative leader has started a blog to document his visit to India.
- Pm Warns Of Possible Terrorist Attacks (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Sep 06, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday that intelligence agencies had warned more terrorist attacks were likely, possibly on economic and religious targets as well as on nuclear installations.
- India's Downtrodden Disabled Find Power In The Law (Reuters, Daniel Sorid , Sep 06, 2006)
When disabled Hindu worshippers in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu were blocked from entering temples with their wheelchairs and crutches, Meenakshi Balasubramanian knew she had the law on her side.
- Just Why Pns Attract Such Strong Views (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Sep 06, 2006)
The S.S. Tarapore Committee has drawn a 5-year roadmap for capital account convertibility with wide ranging suggestions and recommendations. However, the issue of Participatory Notes (PNs) seems to have once again attracted strong views and two of . . .
- Anything For Justice (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 06, 2006)
RIGHT from the start, the Jammu and Kashmir sex scandal was unfolding in such a way that there were grave doubts whether a free and fair trial would be possible.
- Kalam Presents Awards To 313 Teachers (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 06, 2006)
Presenting national awards to teachers here today, the President, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, choose to pay tributes to his own teachers who helped him in shaping his destiny by giving him the impetus to move in the right direction.
- Rbi Tightens Screws On Terror Funding (Tribune, Ajay Banerjee, Sep 06, 2006)
Sources and channels of funding to terrorism have been put under a scanner in India. Authorities concerned have been asked to keep a tab on money transfers that may be used to route the money to fund the “terror-factory” of the dreaded Al-Qaida . . .
- Mumbai Blast Accused Undergoes Narco- Analysis Test (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 06, 2006)
The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) on Tuesday completed the narco-analysis test on one of the two suspects involved the Mumbai blasts.
- Three Test Positive For Chikungunya Viral Fever (Hindu, Bindu Shajan Perappadan, Sep 06, 2006)
It's a viral disease transmitted to humans by carrier mosquitoes A large number of people have been infected in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala .
- Legitimacy Issues In Electricity Regulation (Hindu, Sudha Mahalingam, Sep 06, 2006)
The regulatory arena is an asymmetric forum wherein the utilities have all the advantages and the consumers none. And regulators themselves often remain aloof, making a virtue of equidistance from all stakeholders.
- More To Maximum City (Deccan Herald, Vijay Nair, Sep 06, 2006)
In his latest offering, Chandra takes the enigma of Bombay to a new unparalleled high. He resorts to every cliché that defines the metropolis and gives all of them captivating and compelling new dimensions.
- Rbi Appoints 2 On The Board Of United Western (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 06, 2006)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed two of its nominees on the board of United Western Bank now under moratorium even as UWB Director K H Navandhar, sent in his resignation.
- Global Air Fares To Dip With New Players Joining Indian Skies (Times of India, Byas Anand, Sep 06, 2006)
The overseas traveller’s honeymoon with lower air fares seems set for another boost this winter.
- Supreme Intervention (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 06, 2006)
The Supreme Court’s decision to transfer the so-called Kashmir sex scandal case to Chandigarh upholds the vital right of every person, regardless of the nature of the crime, to a free and fair trial.
- Kalam Advocates Functional Autonomy For Varsities (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 05, 2006)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam today praised the University of Madras for building a virtual university system in the country and urged the Tamil Nadu Government to integrate all other universities in the state to be part of this pioneering initiative.
- States To Get Lesson On Terror (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 05, 2006)
With jehadi outfits seeking to move beyond J&K to include states like Maharashtra, Karnataka and eastern UP in their terror network, PM Manmohan Singh will sensitise chief ministers on the growing need for states to crack down on local conduits and . . .
- Headless Chicken (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Sep 05, 2006)
In the fitness of things, more on the costs of transportation, and on roads and highways in India. From the cheque-book point of view. If you’ve complaints about the potholes in Mumbai, be happy, at least you have potholes to fill.
- Reject Tarapore Panel Report: Cpm (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 05, 2006)
The CPI-M has asked the government to reject the Tarapore Committee recommendations for moving towards fuller capital account convertibility, as it would increase the risk of a currency crisis, and make the financial system more vulnerable to the . . .
- Principled Stance (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 05, 2006)
Could Baig be J&K’s future leader?
- Stymied In Nepal (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 05, 2006)
Koirala has lot to answer for
But for the enterprise of Jana Aastha, a Nepali weekly, which managed to skim the cream off Nepal’s seemingly “secret bid” to acquire anti-aircraft missiles, the story would perhaps have stayed untold. Reports suggest . . .
- Prime Need (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Sep 05, 2006)
There can hardly be any debate whether basic facilities are more important than the desire to teach and learn in educating children.
- Mentor Musings (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 05, 2006)
Teachers — the single most unfathomable species on earth. You love them, even with their ominous red ink, the obnoxious choosing of favourites, and the generous doling out of punishments.
- Peace Process Set To Resume, Pm To Meet Mush In Havana (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Sep 05, 2006)
It's inevitable — after the chill, a thaw is on the way. When Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf meet in Havana for a formal kiss-and-make-up session next week, India may indicate the end of the present diplomatic . . .
- Blot On Lawyers (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 05, 2006)
It was an unprecedented situation that demanded an unprecedented response. The Supreme Court had no alternative but to shift the trial of the 14 accused in the Jammu and Kashmir sex abuse scandal from a Srinagar sessions court to one in . . .
- Bjp Wants Action Plan Against Terrorism (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Sep 05, 2006)
Alleges that POTA repeal has sent out wrong political message
Naxal operations have become more sophisticated
"Signal from UPA is that it is soft on terrorists, naxals and insurgents" .
- Brain-Mapping Tests Done On Two Mumbai Blasts Suspects (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 05, 2006)
Two suspects in the recent Mumbai blasts underwent brain-mapping tests in the Forensic Science Laboratory here on Monday.
- Balochistan Shadow Over India-Pakistan Ties (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Sep 05, 2006)
Escalating conflict in Balochistan could push President Pervez Musharraf to adopt an aggressive position against India.
- Banks Queue Up To Acquire United Western (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 05, 2006)
UWB keen to offer reconstruction proposal
Canara Bank submits EoI to RBI
Stanchart also shows interest.
- Cas Crunch (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 05, 2006)
While the TRAI order makes channels cheaper for viewers, it has become trickier for broadcasters.
- Reminiscences (Hindu, B. R. P. Bhaskar, Sep 05, 2006)
by P.C. Alexander, Translated by Pala SK. Nair, Current Books, Round West, Kottayam-686001. Rs. 240.
- Four Banks In Fray For United Western (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 05, 2006)
ICICI Bank, Canara Bank, Federal Bank and Andhra Bank —have approached the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to acquire the beleaguered United Western Bank (UWB), which was placed under moratorium on Saturday.
- Govt Waives Duty On Wheat Imports (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 05, 2006)
Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Monday announced that the Centre has allowed duty-free wheat imports by private traders.
- Fear Of Flying (Indian Express, NAMRATA SHARMA ZAKARIA, Sep 04, 2006)
Once upon a time, we really flew when we flew. Taking a plane to anywhere was quite the flight of fancy.
- Mumbai Chawls May Figure In Heritage List (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 04, 2006)
Many of Mumbai's chawls, cradle of the Ganesh festival and nurturer of the city's middle-classes, are to become protected heritage under the new list currently in the process of being approved by the BMC.
- Cbi Probe Finds Twist In Punjab Girl's Love Story (Times of India, Vishwa Mohan, Sep 04, 2006)
A girl leaving her rich parents' house in search of love may not be new for Bollywood. But this one is a real life story straight from the CBI's probe.
- Pak Increases Military Activities Along Loc (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Sep 04, 2006)
There is a certain degree of concern over Pakistan Army’s reported activities of construction of concrete bunkers and reinforcement of manpower along the Line of Control as Islamabad is upping its ante before the anticipated bilateral meeting between . .
- Terror: Pm, Cms’ Meet Tomorrow (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 04, 2006)
Almost two months after the Mumbai serial blasts, the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold a meeting with chief ministers here on Tuesday to review the security scenario.
- Bangladesh Intransigence (Daily Excelsior, Sarvadaman, Sep 04, 2006)
India has been fighting Naga insurgency almost for five decades. It is the inborn patience of the Indians that have sometimes allowed the political cauldron to go on boiling for a longer periods. Infact, there has been addition to already existing . . .
- Quo Vadis West Bengal? (Telegraph, Dipankar Dasgupta, Sep 04, 2006)
The simultaneous appearance of two news items in The Telegraph (August 19) symbolizes a debate that is baffling the state of West Bengal.
- Another Chance For Cas (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 04, 2006)
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has struck a decisive blow for the consumer.
- Not Expected (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 04, 2006)
False prestige has been officially documented ~ Form 2F. That is the upshot of the adviser to the finance minister summarily rejecting the findings of a Mumbai survey establishing that less than two per cent taxpayers volunteered for the multi-page . . .
- In Search Of Balance And Fairness (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 04, 2006)
The comment in a recent column that critics outnumber admirers in the messages I get has been revalidated by the experience since these words appeared in print.
- Sonia Dubs Jd(s)-Bjp Ministry Opportunist (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 04, 2006)
Congress president Sonia Gandhi, making her first visit to Bangalore on Sunday after the JD(S)-BJP government was formed, described the coalition as “an opportunistic alliance for power” and asked her party workers to expose the new combine and . . .
- Pollution, Aerosols, And The Climate (Hindu, N. Gopal Raj , Sep 04, 2006)
Aerosols in the atmosphere are not invariably a bad thing. But those released by pollution may alter the climate adversely.
- Naxals, Government Rethinking Strategies (Hindu, K. Srinivas Reddy, Sep 04, 2006)
The naxalites have launched a "socio-economic investigation" aimed at reworking their tactics. And the government has moved to ensure greater coordination in countering them.
- Shelter For The Urban Poor (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 04, 2006)
The Supreme Court order to remove all the slums from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and other metropolitan cities does not seem to be realistic.
- Great Urban Dream (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 04, 2006)
Questions on the giant leap forward
If a socio-cultural revolution on the lines of Shanghai had to take place in India, it may logically have begun in Kolkata.
- Congress President Promises Package For Farmers In State (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 04, 2006)
Get ready to bring Congress back to power in Karnataka, Sonia tells party workers
- "Hashim's Claim Yet To Be Verified" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 04, 2006)
Police on Sunday said they were yet to verify Lashker-e-Taiba operative Akmal Hashim's claim in a media interview that 17 terrorists were involved in the July 11 bomb blasts on commuter trains here.
- Just Why Pns Attract Such Strong Views (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Sep 04, 2006)
The S.S. Tarapore Committee has drawn a 5-year roadmap for capital account convertibility with wide ranging suggestions and recommendations. However, the issue of Participatory Notes (PNs) seems to have once again attracted strong views and two of . . .
- Anomie In Ujjain (Indian Express, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Sep 04, 2006)
Those who remember bloody episodes of student politics across Indian universities during the 1970s and 1980s may be forgiven for thinking that the gruesome killing of Prof Sabharwal in Ujjain is not so much a marker of a new crisis of . . .
- Bangarappa Demands Cbi Probe Into Krishna-Telgi Link (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 04, 2006)
Former chief minister and Samajwadi Party leader S Bangarappa on Sunday demanded a CBI probe into the benefits allegedly derived by former chief minister S M Krishna and the Congress government from the multi-thousand crore fake stamp paper scam.
- India Matters (Tribune, B.G. Verghese for and Sanjay Sangvai , Sep 04, 2006)
The monsoon session of the Lok Sabha concluded far from proudly, with something approaching fisticuffs. Nothing warranted or can ever justify such disgraceful conduct.
- Helping Farmers (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 04, 2006)
TO reap the political benefits from the package for farmers in 31 worst-affected districts announced by the Prime Minister recently, Congress leaders from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala met Dr Manmohan . . .
- Sonia Promises Package For Karnataka Ryots (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 04, 2006)
Get ready to bring Congress back to power in State, party workers told
UPA will be responsive to plight of farmers in debt'
Centre plans to bring Hubli-Dharwad under National Urban Renewal Mission.
- The Plan For The Worst Case Scenario? (Indian Express, Amitav Mallik, Sep 04, 2006)
Soon after the Mumbai terror attack in July this year, a warning was sounded by India’s national security adviser that nuclear power plants and facilities could be likely targets of terrorist attack. More recently, some villagers near the . . .
- Tata Tea To Integrate Us Business (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 04, 2006)
In a move towards the integration of Tatas’ beverage businesses in the US, and possibly the rest of the world, Tata Tea is looking at synergising the operations of its tea and coffee segments with its latest foray into enhanced water.
- Indian Author Taps Outsourcing Boom To Weave A Tale (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 04, 2006)
It’s a story basically saying that globalisation works in mysterious ways and in India it is causing a lot to change’
- Indian Farmer Suicides Rise Unabated (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Sep 04, 2006)
More than 100 cotton growers killed themselves in India’s richest state in August, marking the highest monthly number of suicides in five years by farmers whose mounting crop loans drive them to death, activists said.
- Spitting Not Fine But Fined (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 04, 2006)
Mumbai is trying to be the spitting image of Shanghai not in terms of improved infrastructure but clean civic habits. From October, says a PTI report, citizens will be fined Rs 500 if caught spitting or littering in a public place.
- From Here To Eternity (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Sep 04, 2006)
The second committee on “fuller” capital account convertibility (CAC-2) was hurriedly set up by the Reserve Bank when the Prime Minister surprised everyone by bringing convertibility back on the front burner in March.
- Bangladeshi Invasion (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 04, 2006)
After the periodic mauling of Border Security Force jawans at the hands of Bangladesh Rifles personnel - even as India's political Centre mutely watches the depredations - is it surprising that illegal Bangladeshi . . .
- Pragmatism Above Panic (Pioneer, Ajoy Bose, Sep 04, 2006)
Racial profiling of passengers is no way to prevent terrorism; rather, it provides moral victory to jihadis even when they fail to strike
- Brit-Pak Muslims Bash Bollywood (Times of India, Chidanand Rajghatta, Sep 02, 2006)
Bollywood may wear its multi-religious pluralism as a badge of honour, but for the angry young British Muslims of Pakistani denomination, it’s all a sham and therefore a matter of extreme discomfort.
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