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Articles 18321 through 18420 of 21784:
- Food For Work: Promise And Challenges (Hindu, Narayan Lakshman, Nov 17, 2004)
The danger of elite capture of the administering institutions implies the need for monitoring and a nuanced understanding of local conditions.
- A Date With Nehru (Tribune, Darshan Singh Maini, Nov 16, 2004)
JAWAHARLAL Nehru had become the darling of the nation well before Independence, and a meeting with him was a privilege that few could miss out on if a providential occasion had come their way.
- Wickedly Free (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 16, 2004)
The spirit of the internet is essentially and wickedly free. This is why the sins of the globalized world — organized paedophilia and terrorism — take on their most elusive and hydra-headed forms in that medium.
- Shameful Stampede (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 16, 2004)
It is a shame that a stampede broke out at New Delhi railway station on Saturday resulting in the death of five persons, with many more being injured.
- Outsourcing Of Obesity To India (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Nov 16, 2004)
If consumers couldn’t sense the danger posed by fast food, will they realise what GM food will do to them?
- Sushri Uma Bharti (Telegraph, Ashok V. Desai, Nov 16, 2004)
I cannot say I know many BJP leaders. But Uma Bharti and I once exchanged glances. It was in Hyderabad.
- Drawing Down Troop Levels (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 16, 2004)
The Manmohan Singh Government's decision to reduce the level of troops deployed in Jammu and Kashmir will give a huge boost to both the now-stalled official talks with the All-Parties Hurriyat Conference and the ongoing composite dialogue process with Pak
- It's Literally Fishing In Troubled Waters (Business Line, K.G. Kumar, Nov 16, 2004)
IN recent weeks, there have been reports of Indian fishermen getting arrested for crossing the maritime borders of neighbouring countries such as Pakistan and Sri Lanka and even from as far away as Oman in the Gulf region.
- India's Banks Are Solvent. Are They Healthy?: Andy Mukherjee (Bloomberg.com, Andy Mukherjee, Nov 15, 2004)
India's finance ministry appears to disagree with the central bank's sanguine view on the health of the country's banking system.
- Unfit To Sell! (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 15, 2004)
The two most-redundant books in American bookshops on November 3 would have been Unfit for Command by John E O’ Neill and Jerome Corsi, and Unfit Commander by Glenn W Smith.
- Pm’S Welcome Move (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 15, 2004)
India’s decision to reduce the number of troops deployed in Jammu and Kashmir is, perhaps, the most significant confidence building measure (CBM) so far announced after the India-Pakistan composite dialogue process was set in motion.
- Be A Sport, Don't Tax (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Nov 15, 2004)
The suggestion from the income-tax department that the tax-exempt status to the Board of Control for Cricket in India be withdrawn is interesting.
- Promotions In The Armed Forces (Hindu, Inder Malhotra, Nov 14, 2004)
In spite of their shortcomings and flaws — inescapable in any institution or individuals — the Armed Forces deservedly enjoy high respect in the country for their discipline, dedication to duty, efficiency and, above all, strict aloofness from politics.
- Say No To Bandhs (Telegraph, RUDRANGSHU MUKHERJEE, Nov 14, 2004)
There is no halfway house to industrialization. The project involves not only an active wooing of capital and investment and the creation of an infrastructure that facilitates the working
- Need To Spread Public Awareness On Diabetes, Says Dr Bajaj (Tribune, Vibha Sharma, Nov 14, 2004)
ONE has to fight obesity to prevent diabetes, says eminent endocrinologist and Honorary President of the International Diabetes Federation Dr J.S. Bajaj. In an exclusive interview to The Sunday Tribune
- Sensitising Youth On Peace, Cooperation (Tribune, Chanchal Sarkar, Nov 14, 2004)
I used often to write to a friend of mine, Ijaz, that I was waiting for that evening to come when I could take a taxi to Delhi airport, but a ticket at the counter, and take the short flight to Lahore to go and stay with him in Shadman.
- Visions And Verdicts (Telegraph, RAMACHANDRA GUHA, Nov 13, 2004)
Tomorrow, November 14, is the birthday of India’s first prime minister. This is an appropriate moment to reassess his legacy, but only before issuing a disclaimer: your columnist is not a member or supporter of the Congress party.
- Losing Trust (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 12, 2004)
Good neighbours are expected to have a stake in each other’s security. It should be natural for them to have common strategies to tackle potential threats to their security.
- Policy Of The Principle (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Nov 12, 2004)
Only a handful of old fogeys still believe in quoting Oliver Goldsmith: “Ill fares the land, to hast’ning ills a prey,/ Where wealth accumulates and men decay.”
- Rank And Bile (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 11, 2004)
The judiciary has too much on its plate. Aggrieved officers of the Indian Air Force rushed to the Delhi high court to challenge the recommendations of the air force’s promotion board.
- This Picture And That (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Nov 11, 2004)
THOSE who remember the mid-1960s would surely recall the period when there was much talk about the “new Mrs Gandhi”. The reference then was to Indira Gandhi, of course.
- Tracing The Willow Pattern (Telegraph, Raju Mukherji, Nov 11, 2004)
In 75 years, cricket administration has undergone a sea-change in India
- Lady Vanishes (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 11, 2004)
There is a thin and blurred line separating a tantrum from indiscipline. Ms Uma Bharti, a politician in the garb of a sanyasin, crossed that line when she walked out of a party meeting protesting against the top leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- What Alternative To Water Privatisation? (Deccan Herald, Sudhirendar Sharma, Nov 11, 2004)
The activists who oppose privatisation of water should be able to propose a second alternative
- Coming Closer (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Nov 11, 2004)
That New Delhi figures in the Brussels' world view was underscored by the Indo-European Union Summit in The Hague deciding to expedite the pact for India joining the EU's Galileo global positioning system.
- A Divided Family (Telegraph, MAHESH RANGARAJAN, Nov 11, 2004)
Even six months after the general elections, the premier opposition par- ty seems at odds with itself.
- India's Communists Want Farmers To Be Taxed: Andy Mukherjee (Bloomberg.com, Andy Mukherjee, Nov 10, 2004)
Cricket is India's national passion. Drought its perennial reality. And a tax on farmers is simply a no-no.
- A Blueprint For Kashmir (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Nov 10, 2004)
Whether we like it or not, President General Pervez Musharraf has been able to retrieve the Kashmir problem from the backburner. Our satisfaction is that the military establishment he heads has realised that no solution is possible through hostilities.
- Yasser Arafat’S Sunset (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Nov 10, 2004)
After Arafat, there can only be dilution of the Palestinian cause, with the likely succession of more pragmatic leaders
- Telecom: Why Higher Fdi Cap Will Not Bring Investors (Business Line, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Nov 10, 2004)
Contrary to what the Ministry of Finance is claiming, the chances of foreign investors flocking to India after the cap on foreign direct investment (FDI) in telecommunications companies is increased to 74 per cent do not appear particularly bright.
- Strong Words (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 10, 2004)
The road to peace is long and uneven. If a conflict is as old as the Naga insurgency, it would be naïve to expect the peace-talks to be a smooth affair. But the latest outcry of Mr Thuingaleng Muivah, general secretary of the National Socialist Council of
- New Bonds (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 10, 2004)
With India and the European Union embarking on a strategic partnership, co-operation between the two sides on a broad range of political, economic, technological and cultural issues is poised to deepen substantially.
- Rites Of Political Appointments (Hindu, Harish Khare , Nov 10, 2004)
It is time we shed our innocence about "neutral public servants." By accepting that there are only favourites who must be prepared to go out with their political mentors
- Cracks In The Wings (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 10, 2004)
THE courts normally do not interfere in the service matters of the defence forces, but the Delhi High Court ruling quashing the orders of promotion of four Air Marshals and
- More Chaotic Than Exotic (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Nov 09, 2004)
Sonia Gandhi has done it again. She has proved drawing-room critics wrong, all those who spent the last few years authoritatively claiming that the Congress, led by her, would not get more than double digits in the general election.
- Another Police Panel! (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 09, 2004)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s decision to set up a committee of experts to examine the recommendations of all the past commissions and committees for improving the police administration, well-intentioned though, is bound to be viewed with scepticism.
- Stop The Rot In The Police System (Deccan Herald, Vishal Arora, Nov 08, 2004)
NHRC estimates that more than 50 per cent of the complaints it receives are against police personnel
- Sops For Myanmar (Tribune, Suhas Chakma, Nov 08, 2004)
The recent visit of Myanmar’s Head of State, Senior General Than Shwe to New Delhi has raised the question whether India has thrown into disarray the long-standing international efforts to bring national reconciliation and restore democracy in that countr
- National Carriers Need Fdi Wings (Business Line, R. Krishnan , Nov 08, 2004)
Notwithstanding the hints given by the Civil Aviation Minister, Mr Praful Patel, while receiving the second report of Naresh Chandra Committee on November 2...
- Vilasrao Bounces Back To Mantralaya (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Nov 07, 2004)
FOR almost a year Vilasrao Deshmukh sat in a secluded corner of the AICC office at 24, Akbar Road, New Delhi. His tiny room, unlike those of other office-bearers, was not crowded.
- Voters’ Right To Know, Us Style (Tribune, Kiran Bedi, Nov 07, 2004)
I watched all the three presidential debates as most Americans did. It was like our Ramayana serial days back home when at certain part of the serial, it became a 'must see' and we rushed home. During the first debate, I found myself nervous.
- What Bush Victory Means For India (Tribune, Amulya Ganguli, Nov 06, 2004)
THE positive side of George W. Bush’s re-election for India is obvious. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any negative aspects. To take the plus points first, New Delhi will not have to undertake the tedious task of explaining its policies to a new ...
- Sense On Aviation (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 06, 2004)
The Naresh Chandra Committee’s call for unbundling of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and coproratisation of airports makes ample sense.
- The Bandwidth Of Prosperity (The Economic Times, KIRAN KARNIK, Nov 06, 2004)
Connectivity, in the power-speak of Delhi, is recognised as being vital, and a route to rapid wealth creation. It generally means having connections in the right places.
- The Richest Hour (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 06, 2004)
Sometimes, the best way into Shakespeare for a young student is a long chat with an interesting human being who also happens to be very learned.
- Fallacy Of Nuclear Deterrence (Tribune, Dhirendra Sharma, Nov 06, 2004)
Recently Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee disclosed that India had “credible nuclear deterrence in place”. The Defence Ministry is now engaged in raising “specialised forces to tackle nuclear threat in all its dimensions”.
- End Of History, And Its Last Fan (The Economic Times, Narendar Pani, Nov 06, 2004)
Among the few things Americans agree on these days is that their country is deeply divided. Their elections saw both the support for, and disapproval of, President Bush reaching near fanatical proportions.
- Homi Bhabha's Vision (Hindu, M. R. Srinivasan, Nov 06, 2004)
It is certain that the Indian atomic energy programme would not have grown as it has done without the vision and leadership of Homi Jehangir Bhabha.
- The Bandwidth Of Prosperity (The Economic Times, KIRAN KARNIK, Nov 05, 2004)
Connectivity, in the power-speak of Delhi, is recognised as being vital, and a route to rapid wealth creation. It generally means having connections in the right places.
- Sense On Aviation (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 05, 2004)
The Naresh Chandra Committee’s call for unbundling of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and coproratisation of airports makes ample sense.
- Bush Is Back (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Nov 05, 2004)
In an ironic twist, the American people decided to unite behind a person who has perhaps divided them the most. No recent President of the United States polarised people more than Mr George W. Bush...
- Bush Victory: Time To Build On Us-India Partnership (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 05, 2004)
With George W. Bush back in the White House, the nation's security will certainly be the foremost priority of his Administration. The election pledge to exterminate terrorism may have a beneficial
- End Of History, And Its Last Fan (The Economic Times, Narendar Pani, Nov 05, 2004)
Among the few things Americans agree on these days is that their country is deeply divided. Their elections saw both the support for, and disapproval of, President Bush reaching near fanatical proportions.
- Is Reporting Becoming Too Routine And Circular? (Business Line, Mohan R. Lavi, Nov 04, 2004)
It is half-yearly reporting time again. Half-yearly results of India Inc are pouring out in compliance with Circular No SMD-II/POLICY/CIR-08/2000 dated February 4, 2000, as amended by Circular No
- Summit Time For Manmohan (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Nov 04, 2004)
Two upcoming summits, with the European Union and ASEAN, provide an opportunity for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to improve India's global profile.
- The Laughing Link (Tribune, Nirupama Dutt, Nov 04, 2004)
When one is feeling just a wee bit lost, lonely and low, then just delving into one’s past and reliving happy moments can well boost the spirit. I find myself doing this all too often.
- A Successful Decade (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 04, 2004)
There are plenty of flattering messages to be drawn from Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's recent exhortation to certain well-run Indian financial institutions to go global.
- Bush's Second Coming (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Nov 04, 2004)
The world at large will look at a second Bush administration with a fair amount of trepidation.
- Import To Consume (Telegraph, ABHIRUP SARKAR, Nov 04, 2004)
Every day, thousands of commodities are transported from other states of India to West Bengal for local consumption.
- Enhance Productivity (Deccan Herald, S N CHARY, Nov 04, 2004)
Good economics in the country is all about balancing various national efforts in different sectors
- Prejudiced And Politically Suspect (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 03, 2004)
"Satish sharma's actions were wholly arbitrary, mala fide and unconstitutional." So said a Division Bench of the Supreme Court in November 1996 in the so-called petrol pumps cases
- Satish Sharma Again! (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 03, 2004)
THE UPA Government appears to have come up with a clever solution for dealing with tainted politicians, particularly if they are Congressmen: remove the taint and accommodate the tainted.
- Whither National Farmers Commission? (Business Line, K. P. Prabhakaran Nair, Nov 03, 2004)
At the fag end of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) regime, on the initiative of the former Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a National Farmers Commission was set up to look into all aspects of
- The Politics Of Governor's Office (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Nov 03, 2004)
In the interest of smooth Centre-State relations and in a truly federal structure it is desirable that a chief minister be consulted on the appointment of a Governor.
- Cover Story — 1984 (Tribune, A.J. Philip, Nov 03, 2004)
THOSE days buying a Single Lens Reflex camera was not easy. Either you paid through the nose in the black market or imported through a visiting relative by paying a hefty customs duty.
- Unnatural Advantage (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Nov 02, 2004)
The Finance Minister, Mr. P. Chidambaram, is open to foreign banks acquiring 10 per cent share every year for three-four years that would enable them get majority stake in Indian private banks and is ready
- Face It (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 02, 2004)
Refusing to face a problem is no way to solve it. Dhaka’s refusal to admit to the problem of illegal migration of Bangladeshis into India, therefore, raises suspicions about its motives.
- A Megalopolis On Oxygen (Business Line, Vinod Mathew, Nov 02, 2004)
There are many who believe that the self-styled megalopolis carrying the tag of Mumbai, if it continues to load its infrastructure along the present lines, is on its death throes.
- Encouraging Signs (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 02, 2004)
After the multiple crises in the North-East since June this year, the first positive signs have emerged from the troubled region. In Manipur, the Centre appears to have dropped its
- Quiet Saviour (Tribune, Prashant Sood, Nov 01, 2004)
There was no need for Bhavesh Shah to be out of his home in Ahmedabad that evening. The city was in turmoil in the post-Godhra rage with innocents being attacked and shops burnt.
- Remembering Indira Gandhi (Business Line, R. C. Rajamani, Nov 01, 2004)
Any talk of politics and its practitioners invariably turns to Indira Gandhi. You could like her or hate her but surely not ignore her. Such was her personality.
- Dr Advani Cannot Cure (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Nov 01, 2004)
The Bharatiya Janata Party is sick. But can Dr Lal Kishen Advani cure it? The BJP is already being described as the party of “two babas (old men)”.
- Hope For Fdi Flow Into Small, Medium Units (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Nov 01, 2004)
If the Investment Commission is not to be old wine in a new bottle, it has to guard against the failings of the old Indian Investment Centre.
- Looking Beyond Musharraf's Proposals (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Nov 01, 2004)
There are options on Kashmir which lie beyond what both India and Pakistan consider unacceptable. The challenge is to explore them.
- Nasty Trends (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 01, 2004)
The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at New Delhi seems to be carrying out some sort of a cleansing operation with reference to the appointees of the previous National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government.
- School Curriculum Should Be More Student-Friendly: Ncert Chief (Tribune, Smriti Kak Ramachandran, Oct 31, 2004)
Prof Krishna Kumar, the new Director of the National Council for Educational Research and Training, is an expert in his own right.
- Kashmir Journalist, Others Honoured (Tribune, Humra Quraishi, Oct 31, 2004)
Twentyfive years ago one single sentence from Mulk Raj Anand “O P you ‘ll die a shopkeeper! “ — changed erstwhile paper tycoon OP Jain’s entire outlook and focus. Weaning himself from business....
- Jamnalal Bajaj Awards For Two Gandhians (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Oct 31, 2004)
Come November and the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation picks up outstanding personalities for conferring its prestigious awards. The Foundation chose this year an hitherto little known but a veteran Gandhian
- Senior Citizens Deserve A Safety Net (Tribune, Punam Khaira Sidhu, Oct 31, 2004)
The world is going white. A demographic restructuring of the world populace is underway. United Nations estimates put the number of those aged 60 plus at 600 million, i.e. 10 per cent of the world population.
- Feasts Of Colour, Bangs And Razzmataz (Tribune, Chanchal Sarkar, Oct 31, 2004)
1984” wasn’t just George Orwell’s novel’s famous title, it was also the year of Bob Geldof’s Ethiopia Rock Concert. What was almost unmanageable in that pop concert was not the millions in currencies that rolled in, often flooding the 200 lines set up for
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