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Articles 1521 through 1620 of 5238:
- Banks Look Less Interesting (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, May 25, 2006)
The higher interest rate regime is separating the men from the boys among the state-run banks.
- In Pakistan, Sunni Against Sunni (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 25, 2006)
The Shia-Sunni conflict in Pakistan is well known. Not so with the intra-Sunni conflict between the Barelvi and Deobandi creeds.
- Mind After Knee-Jerk (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 25, 2006)
So the political class has spoken. The 27% OBC quota in Central institutions is now only a couple of months and a Bill away—a Bill to which no one in Parliament will object.
- Centre Offers Package For Infrastructure In Ncr (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 25, 2006)
Reduced interest rate on loans for projects proposed
- Taxing Policy (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 25, 2006)
Discourage states from competing on tax sops
- Lessons For Orakzai (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 25, 2006)
LT Gen (R) Ali Mohammad Jan Orakzai was sworn in as Governor of NWFP replacing Commander Khalil-ur-Rehman, who has been nominated as advisor to Prime Minister.
- Why This Slaughter? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 25, 2006)
SOME 1,000 trees have been marked for cutting down along Lahore’s Canal Bank Road.
- Rahim Threatens To Dissolve Pa (Daily Times, Shahzad Raza, May 25, 2006)
Shujaat assures chief minister of government and PML support
- Higher Education Among Women (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 25, 2006)
Higher education is the main instrument for human resource development. Through this we can seek the trans formation of India into a Developed Nation by 2020.
- A Horrendous Jirga (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 24, 2006)
It is rather mind-boggling to hear that a panchayat in Punjab could so flagrantly defy the law by ordering that a legally wed couple, who have the protection of the courts, be shot at sight.
- Why Big Fish Get Away (Daily Excelsior, Joginder Singh, May 24, 2006)
Corruption at high places has regrettably become rather pronounced in the last few decades.
- Ways Of Censorship (Times of India, Rajeev Dhavan , May 24, 2006)
If the demands of all religionists are fully met, India would have to create an Inquisition headed by a Grand Inquisitor with powers to censor and ban any and everything. The censorship toll of the past three decades has been immense.
- War Or Peace? (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, May 24, 2006)
The dispute between Iran and the United States is progressing along a predicted course.
- Punjab’S Farmer Must Think Smart (Indian Express, Manraj Grewal, May 24, 2006)
Farming is “time-pass”, he had said. It has been two years since Malkit Singh of Lehal Kalan village in the Sangrur district of Punjab said this to me but his words still gnaw.
- Tide Has Turned In This Village (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 24, 2006)
There are 1400 girls to 1000 boys in this Punjab village of Lakhanpal
- Agriculture Cannot Wait (Hindu, M.S. Swaminathan, May 24, 2006)
The Indian tragedy of extensive poverty and deprivation persisting under conditions of impressive progress in the industrial and services sectors will continue so long as we refuse to place faces before figures.
- Ril Project Had Pm's Approval, Says Amarinder (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 24, 2006)
The controversial "farm to the folks'' project proposed by Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) in Punjab had been approved by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saidChief Minister Amarinder Singh.
- A Law Unto Themselves (Pioneer, Joginder Singh, May 23, 2006)
Corruption in high places has regrettably become rather pronounced in the last few decades.
- Strategic Slapps (Business Standard, Sunita Narain, May 23, 2006)
learnt about SLAPP when PepsiCo filed a defamation case against us on the study about pesticides in colas.
- Transparency And Corruption (Pioneer, Joginder Singh, May 22, 2006)
Corruption in high places has regrettably become rather pronounced in the last few decades.
- League Mindset (Pioneer, Priyadarsi Dutta, May 21, 2006)
If the creation of Pakistan was the crowning glory of the Muslim League, it also implied the party's natural exit from the rest of the subcontinent.
- Long-Term Solution (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 21, 2006)
The issue of proposed 27 per cent reservation for OBCs in admissions in institutions of higher learning has aroused protests all over the country from those who consider it damaging in the long run.
- Politics Of Dr Singh (Statesman, SUBROTO ROY, May 21, 2006)
Manmohan Singh has said he learnt of politics from Joan Robinson; he must have realised he became politically committed as PN Haksar’s protégé
- History, Heresy, Conspiracy (Pioneer, Ashok Malik, May 21, 2006)
In 1804, two centuries before Dan Drown found his way to bestseller lists, the mystic and poet William Blake scripted his literary tour de force, Jerusalem.
- Contaminated Water Casualties (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 21, 2006)
The outbreak of gastroenteritis in a Faisalabad neighbourhood has resulted in the death of at least three children and an adult since Friday.
- Capt Meets Sonia, Brar Waiting In The Wings (Tribune, Prashant Sood, May 21, 2006)
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today met Congress president Sonia Gandhi to convey his views on public wrangling among some party leaders in the past few weeks over the government’s proposal to offer land to Reliance Industries Limited for . . .
- Planning For Poverty (Tribune, G. S. Grewal, May 21, 2006)
Constitutionally speaking, India is not a welfare state. At least the Preamble does not contain this expression.
- Long-Term Solution (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 20, 2006)
The issue of proposed 27 per cent reservation for OBCs in admissions in institutions of higher learning has aroused protests all over the country from those who consider it damaging in the long run.
- History, Heresy, Conspiracy (Pioneer, Ashok Malik, May 20, 2006)
In 1804, two centuries before Dan Drown found his way to bestseller lists, the mystic and poet William Blake scripted his literary tour de force, Jerusalem.
- When Money Is Evil (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, May 20, 2006)
During his recent visit to India, Meghnad, Lord Desai of St Clement Danes and his pretty, Punjabi second wife Kishwar Ahluwalia (nee Rosha) gave me his recently published book The Route of All Evil: the Political Economy of Ezra Pound (Saber).
- League Mindset (Pioneer, Priyadarsi Dutta, May 20, 2006)
If the creation of Pakistan was the crowning glory of the Muslim League, it also implied the party's natural exit from the rest of the subcontinent.
- Efforts On To Open Consular Office In Karachi (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2006)
The Elders, cutting across party lines, urged the Government on Thursday to provide more visas and encourage people to people contact between India and Pakistan.
- Anybody Listening In Pakistan? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, May 19, 2006)
On the face of it the "Charter of Democracy" signed by Ms Benazir Bhutto and Mr Nawaz Sharif in London seems to be a hopeful sign for the neighbouring country.
- Cm Spells Out Curbs On Reliance (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2006)
The project of Reliance Industries Limited for procuring vegetables and milk in Punjab will carry on as scheduled.
- Three-In-One Doctrine (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 19, 2006)
The Kargil war not only made it clear that no single Service can win a war on its own, but also that the three Services together can reduce costs — in terms of lives, material and time — and show better operational, tactical and strategic results.
- Six Pakistanis Including Four Children Freed By India (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
India has handed over six Pakistani citizens including four children after releasing them from the Indian jails through Wagah border here Wednesday.
- Resolving Pml Differences (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 18, 2006)
General Musharraf has completed a round of meetings with top PML leaders as well as legislators and nazims from all over Punjab.
- Netaji Did Not Die In Plane Crash: Mukherjee Panel; Govt Disagrees (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
The Mukherjee Commission on alleged disappearance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has inferred that he did not die in a plane crash in 1945 but Government today said in the Lok Sabha that it did not agree with the findings.
- Balochis Attack Pak Nukes (OutLook, B. Raman , May 18, 2006)
Here's something to worry about for the doomsday prophets - Pakistani nukes are being eyed not just by the jihadis or the Americans but by the Balochis too - in qualitatively different ways, of course.
- Anybody Listening In Pakistan? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, May 18, 2006)
On the face of it the "Charter of Democracy" signed by Ms Benazir Bhutto and Mr Nawaz Sharif in London seems to be a hopeful sign for the neighbouring country.
- Punjab To Observes Anti-Terrorism Day On May 19 (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
The Punjab Government would observe the Anti-Terrorism Day on May 19, 2006 instead of May 21 as it happens to be holiday in the state by organising a pledge taking ceremony.
- Hooda Govt. To Build Judicial Complexes (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
The Haryana Government has prepared a Rs. 162-crore scheme with the help of the Central Government for construction of judicial complexes in the context of requirement over the next decade, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda announced . . .
- Pakistan’S Internal Strife (Tribune, Maj Gen (retd) Rajendra Nath, May 17, 2006)
India is greatly concerned with continuing terrorism not only in J&K but in the rest of India in cities such as at Delhi, Varanasi and Bangalore.
- Rite Of Passage (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 17, 2006)
Bill clears MPs for offices of profit
- Anti-Reservation Stir Intensifies (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Pro-quota groups also take to the streets, court arrest
Delhi Government issued notices to junior doctors
MBBS students in Madhya Pradesh tonsured their heads
Those in Orissa pulled rickshaws to protest
- "Veer-Zarra"? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 17, 2006)
Internet has converted the globe into a village.
- Take No Chances (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 17, 2006)
Given the sudden spurt in serious militant activity one feels constrained to make a suggestion.
- Food Prices Will Be Halved: Musharraf (Daily Times, Shahzad Raza, May 17, 2006)
President supports Shujaat
Calls Benazir and Nawaz’s Charter of Democracy a political gimmick
Renews commitment to FATA
- Despite Medical Meltdown, Govt Has No Formula (Pioneer, Veena Sunderam, May 16, 2006)
With discontent brewing within the Congress and the spiralling protests on the streets against the move to introduce OBC quota in education, the UPA Government on Monday said that a "mechanism would be evolved to take care of the interests of all . . .
- Sonia Wants Centre To Expedite Welfare Plans (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Expressing satisfaction at the party's performance at the recent assembly polls, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday exhorted the UPA Government to expedite welfare schemes to ensure success at the next round of assembly elections.
- Sonia Skirts Comments On Reservation (Tribune, Anita Katyal, May 16, 2006)
While the UPA Government is grappling with the snowballing controversy over the proposed quotas for OBCs in elite educational institutions, Congress President Sonia Gandhi maintained a studied silence on this burning issue when she addressed the . . .
- Medicos Take To The Streets Across Nation (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
The anti-quota rage entered its second week on Monday with a new wave of protests as doctors across the nation either swapped their scalpels for banners and took to the streets or wore black badges to denounce the government's move to hike OBC quotas . .
- Lost In Dust (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 16, 2006)
Punjabi University, Patiala, has the rare distinction of having been named after a language.
- Indian Officials Hope Favourable Wb Verdict (Pakistan Observer, Aroosa Alam, May 16, 2006)
The deadlock with Pakistan over the Baglihar hydroelectric project, in Kashmir’s Doda district could be close to resolution, India’s water experts hoped.
- Kashmir's Pride (Hindu, ZERIN ANKLESARIA , May 16, 2006)
Story of this legendary craft tradition retold from a South Asian perspective
- ‘Charter Of Democracy’ (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 16, 2006)
The “Charter of Democracy” signed by Ms Benazir Bhutto and Mr Nawaz Sharif in London on Sunday arouses both hope and scepticism.
- Tikka Shatrujit Singh (Business Standard, Kishore Singh, May 16, 2006)
His grandfather was one of its biggest customers; his heir now plans Louis Vuitton’s market strategies.
- Tax Incentives For Job Creation (Daily Excelsior, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, May 15, 2006)
The Government is considering various alternatives to reservations for Dalits in the private sector.
- Who Dares Loses (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 15, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi’s public admonition of former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi for attempting to create a controversy regarding her unflinching support for the Prime Minister seeks to send a strong signal to a section of Congressmen trying to undermine . . .
- What’S Ethanol-Blended Petrol & More... (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 15, 2006)
Almost a century ago, the founder of Ford Motors, Henry Ford, had hoped to run the Ford Model T on ethanol. Indeed, he is even reported to have said that ethanol would be the “fuel of the future”.
- Basic Steps To Remove Baloch Grievances (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, May 15, 2006)
It is worth questioning why the situation in Balochistan has reached a point where an armed confrontation is taking place between the federation and the tribal leadership.
- Office Of Profit: Karat Writes To Kalam On (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh and 36 other MLAs from the state against whom complaints have been filed for holding office of profit can take a cue from CPM General Secretary Prakash Karat’s strongly worded letter to . . .
- Musharraf Terms Corruption Country's Gravest Problem (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf termed Saturday corruption and bureaucracy country’s gravest problems.
- The Pac Outcry (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 14, 2006)
IT is important to note the contents of the outcry over the mandate of the National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee.
- Ppp Infighting (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 14, 2006)
The two functions organised by the PPP in Lahore on Friday saw all the usual mudslinging by party leaders against each other's faction.
- From ‘Ex’ To ‘Vets’ (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 14, 2006)
There is plenty to appreciate about the army’s decision to no longer refer to old soldiers as “ex-servicemen” or “retired”, for those terms suggest a certain break with the uniform while the now-preferred accolade “veterans” would stress . . .
- Musharraf To Open All Mega Projects In Punjab (The Nation, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf will inaugurate all the mega projects started by the Punjab govt in future, sources disclosed to The Nation.
The decision to this effect has been taken at the level of PML top leadership.
- Petty Politics (News International, Editorial, The News International, May 14, 2006)
The lows to which some politicians can sink seemingly know no bounds.
- Mughal-E-Azam Flops In Lahore (Daily Excelsior, Dr. Jitendra Singh, May 14, 2006)
Dilip Kumar's feather strokes across the cu pid bow mouth and lightly shut eyes of Madhubala create an erotic fission that no amount of uninhibited leg-shaking, grion-jerking or coitus-simulation of today's remixed ‘‘Kanta Laga.....’’ can match.
- Pakistan Is Not A Failed State Yet (Daily Excelsior, Samuel Baid, May 13, 2006)
It must be very baffling for the common man in Pakistan to be told one day that his country is doing a marvellous job in fighting the global terrorism, and next day he is told that his country is a cradle of terrorism.
- ‘At Cry, We Look At Root Causes’ (Deccan Herald, Sarjit Ramesh, May 13, 2006)
When Ingrid Srinath, CEO of Child Rights and You (CRY), says name change is a big thing, it has the effect of a rallying cry. For CRY is on the cusp of change, the R changed in March from ‘Relief’ to ‘Rights’.
- Ensure Gas Supply To All Dists By 2007 (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 13, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf has directed the government to speed up provision of gas to the people living in every nook and corner of the country by involving the private sector, as well.
- Bla Does Exist (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 13, 2006)
SIix policemen of the Anti-Terrorist Force were killed and 13 others injured in five powerful explosions which rocked the firing range of the Police Training College in Quetta on Thursday.
- Home Again (Telegraph, M.J. Akbar, May 12, 2006)
Heart-rending, heart-warming fiction, or hard history? Telinipara, around which this moving family chronicle unfolds, is of course no imaginary spot.
- Interview: (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, May 12, 2006)
To what factors do you attribute your record victory from Bhaderwah?
It was a triumph for the coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir, and its policies.
- Shifting Balance Of Power (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, May 12, 2006)
The strong showing by the Left Front in West Bengal and Kerala Assembly elections, and the DMK in Tamil Nadu, will have an impact on the power balance in the Congress-led UPA Government.
- Valley Of Death And Despair (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 12, 2006)
Pranab Mukherjee must be applauded for rejecting the call for demilitarisation of Kashmir, says Cecil Victor.
- Third Front, What? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 12, 2006)
A rather cynical political experiment in Assam has failed. Lessons for the Left there
- E-Delivery Of Certificates Can Be A ‘Killer App’ (The Financial Express, S SADAGOPAN, May 12, 2006)
For this, hundreds of e-governance ‘pilot’ projects need to move beyond this stage and achieve results.
- The Babu And The Jawan (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 12, 2006)
The reasons for the young men of today shunning a career in the armed forces are not far to seek.
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