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Articles 2121 through 2220 of 17201:
- Storage Virtualisation The New Trend’ (The Economic Times, BHANU PANDE, Aug 19, 2006)
With the need for data increasingly on the rise, storage technologies have become the necessity of the day. Almost all the companies today look for storage solutions built on industry-leading technology with performance, availability and scalability . . .
- N-Deal: Pm Silences Critics (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Aug 19, 2006)
When India’s top scientists meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here on August 26 to discuss Indo-US nuclear deal, they are unlikely to have any clarifications left to seek after Dr Singh’s elaborate and scholarly reply in the Rajya Sabha yesterday.
- Dead And Exclusive... (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Aug 19, 2006)
Costa-Gavras’ Mad City (Dustin Hoffman, John Travolta, Alan Alda) opens with a close up shot of a TV cameraman loading film in his camera.
- Modern Methods (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
Builders have been adopting new construction techniques, materials and organisational practices.
- U.S. Espionage In India (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Aug 19, 2006)
The book is a comprehensive survey of U.S. intelligence on the bomb in countries including India, Pakistan, the USSR and Israel.
- Pollution Solution (Frontline, LYLA BAVADAM, Aug 19, 2006)
Asia should learn from the West and leapfrog the mistakes it made, to avoid polluting the environment.
- Bhaumik’S Bhagwan (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Aug 19, 2006)
You might have noticed that people’s reactions to the wonders of nature in day time differs with those at night.
- India Must Triple It Spend, Says Murthy (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
India needs to triple its investment in Information Technology (IT) spending, if it has to accelerate its growth, IT bellwether Infosys Chairman & Chief Mentor N R Narayana Murthy has opined.
- Terrorism Has To Be Met With Force: President (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
Calling on the country’s police to be courteous to common people and do justice to the needy through prompt delivery of services, President General Pervez Musharraf Friday asked the law enforcing agencies to act strongly against those preaching . . .
- Not A Sustainable Growth (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 19, 2006)
Economic growth is a complex phenomenon. How much growth is achieved by a country for how long, using which strategies, emerging from which sectors and is shared by whom are all inter-related questions.
- Vvips To Descend On Tirupati (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
Governor, YSR, a host of Ministers and MPs to attend various programmes .
- How We Built The Bomb (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Aug 19, 2006)
If India ever decided to single out a date for marking some sort of an anniversary of its nuclear weaponisation, March 18, 1989 will be a pretty good choice, probably even more fitting than the two dates of May 1974 and 1998, Pokharan I . . .
- A Critical, Quality Debate (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 19, 2006)
The most important outcome of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's comprehensive statement on the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday — and the high-quality debate that preceded it — is the authoritative public identification of . . .
- Icar Awards For 42 Scientists, Six Farmers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
Honoured for contributing to the growth of agriculture science and farm research
- ‘Build A Strong, Ethical Employment Brand’ (Deccan Herald, Sangeetha Chengappa, Aug 19, 2006)
The recent fraud uncovered in companies like HSBC, Mphasis, IBM Daksh and Barclays Bank have jolted the IT, ITES and BFSI sectors out of their complacence because the perpetrators happened to be their own employees.
- Qualcomm Acquires Qualphone For $18 M (Hindu, Anand Parthasarathy, Aug 19, 2006)
Mobile TV trials this year in U.S., U.K. and Japan; may happen in India in 2007
Qualphone software to drive multimedia content to mobile devices
Leverages Bangalore research team's work to deliver flagship products
Qualcomm has laboratories in . . .
- Ford Cutting Production, Seeks Faster Turnaround (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
Ford Motor Co. on Friday said it would cut fourth-quarter production to its lowest level in 25 years as it accelerates a turnaround plan that has not yielded results fast enough.
- Fuss Over The Fizz (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 19, 2006)
Be it cricket or cola, almost any subject seems worthy enough for a debate on Bengal’s political platform.
- Gung Ho On The N-Deal (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Aug 19, 2006)
The India-US nuclear agreement and, in a broader sense, the improvement in relations with the US are — along with 8% economic growth — the biggest achievement of Dr Manmohan Singh’s prime ministership.
- An Ip Requirement? (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
IT is easy to assume that since India has safeguarded intellectual property rights it is therefore bound to allow data exclusivity (DE).
- Real Estate Rush (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
The unprecedented growth of the real estate business has changed Chennai's reputation as a relatively sober market.
- Data For Leverage (Frontline, Sarah Hiddleston, Aug 19, 2006)
A new front has opened in the attack on generic drugs in the pharmaceutical industry, which could push up the prices of medicines.
- After Such Knowledge (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 19, 2006)
“The job of a citizen,” Mr Günter Grass had written once, “is to keep his mouth open.
- Knowledge Is Power (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Aug 19, 2006)
This is one population growth that we should welcome.
- The Green Way To Energy Security (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Aug 19, 2006)
India and the United States share a deep and abiding interest in assuring reliable and abundant energy to power our economies and provide a basic foundation for the prosperity of our citizens.
- The Real Pesticide Threat (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Aug 19, 2006)
Now that the numbers are out on the level of pesticides we legally allow in our daily food (‘A handful of rice=34,180 colas,’ FE, August 18), several issues become clear.
- ‘Let’S Make India A Safe Nation’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 18, 2006)
On Thursday President A P J Abdul Kalam dedicated the Chandigarh War Memorial, a citizens’ initiative led by The Indian Express, to the nation. Excerpts from his speech on the occasion:
- Pluto’S Brave New Worlds (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 18, 2006)
Pluto has become the butt of jokes lately, replacing Uranus as the solar system’s laughing stock — and all because scientists find themselves forced, at last, to come to terms with the meaning of the word “planet.”
- The Forgotten Art (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 18, 2006)
Modern devices deliver messages quickly, but the content is disappointingly indifferent.
- Mayhem And Cola (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 18, 2006)
We embrace computers and the internet, cable TV and cell phones, with glee, but use them largely for diversion and entertainment rather than...
- `Our Business Model Is Superior` Yo, Indra (Business Line, Subir Roy, Aug 18, 2006)
Next week, Nandan M Nilekani takes over as the head of Infosys Technologies with N R Narayana Murthy becoming non-executive chairman. Business Standard asked the new leader to look back and forward. Excerpts:
- ‘India Must Be Alert On Nuke Deal With Us’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
Noted space scientist and nominated Rajya Sabha member Dr K Kasturirangan on Thursday backed the India-US nuclear deal but said the country would have to be “continuously” on alert about it because of the concerns expressed about its provisions . . .
- Quota: Moily Panel Meets Iit Directors (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
In its bid to prepare the blueprint of the final report on OBC quota in institutions of higher learning, the Oversight Committee held meetings with the Directors of the IITs and the technology sub group here on Thursday.
- N-Deal: Bjp Demands Resolution (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
The much-awaited short-duration discussion on the India-US nuclear deal in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday expectedly saw the BJP attacking the UPA government...
- Crisis Of Development Economics (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Aug 18, 2006)
As the Planning Commission is busy in preparing the draft of the 12th five -year plan, it has to take into account the uneven growth in the states, region -wise, state-wise and area-wise even within districts.
- Lunar Footage Eclipse (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Aug 18, 2006)
Holding on to historic footage is not rocket science — which may be exactly why Nasa officials were forced to say on Tuesday, “Houston, we have a problem”.
- Past Imperfect (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 18, 2006)
History is not bunk. To help GenNext understand contemporary politics and society, it needs to be better informed about the past.
- Wanted: A Shift System In Courts (Hindu, P.P. Rao, Aug 18, 2006)
The system, which is economical and easy to implement, should be introduced.
- Nature & Human Innovation~ii (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 18, 2006)
Patent laws protect new ideas that have functional manifestations as invention, while the Intellectual Property Right (IPR), which came into effect in more recent times, protects all forms of expressed manifestation of information and ideas.
- Failing The Text(s) (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Aug 18, 2006)
There can be no argument against the NCERT’s attempt to update its political science textbooks for Class XII.
- Towards Sustainable Growth (Tribune, Mohan Dharia, Aug 18, 2006)
The Planning Commission has prepared an Approach Paper to the 11th Five Year Plan. The document titled “Approach Document Towards Faster and More Inclusive Growth” has been circulated for discussion.
- Reactor For Nuclear Submarine Fully Operational (Hindu, T.S. Subramanian, Aug 18, 2006)
Mini version of reactor to be built and fitted into the submarine
The reactor went critical towards the end of 2004
Mood upbeat about building of submarine .
- India Not To Accept Us Changes In Nuclear Deal (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
The Indian government said it would not be cowed by the US into changing the terms of their civilian nuclear deal, amid concerns Washington was trying to cap India’s atomic weapons programme.
- No Extraneous Conditions On N-Deal Will Be Accepted: Pm (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
India will not accept any “extraneous conditionality” under any circumstance that will adversely impact the country’s strategic nuclear programme, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured Parliament on Thursday...
- Only Democracy Can Break Pakistan Terror Link (Hindu, Benazir Bhutto, Aug 18, 2006)
A democratic Pakistan, free from the yoke of military dictatorship, would cease to be the petri dish of the pandemic of international terrorism.
- Terrorism And Counter-Terrorism Revisited (The Financial Express, RICHARD N. HAASS, Aug 18, 2006)
The arrests in London of 21 terrorists who appear to have planned to blow up a number of airplanes over the Atlantic reminds us of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington of September 11, 2001. 9/11 remains the date that has come to signify . .
- Manmohan: Deviation Not Acceptable (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Aug 18, 2006)
``No question of nuclear autonomy being compromised''
- A Transformed Manmohan (Hindu, Harish Khare , Aug 18, 2006)
Controlled aggression, a game plan and application of technique At the outset he positioned himself in the Mahatma corner, quoting Gandhi's abiding injunction to wipe every tear from every eye, and declared himself a legatee of the Jawaharlal Nehru vision
- National Centre For Nanosciences To Come Up In Chennai (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
University Grants Commission gives in principle clearance to Madras University proposal .
- Modern Methods (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
Builders have been adopting new construction techniques, materials and organisational practices.
- Are You Sure It's Not A Sellout, Ask Elders (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
The much-awaited debate on the Indo-US nuclear cooperation in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday saw non-UPA parties expressing grave concern that the US was trying to limit India's strategic weapons development programme by putting up . . .
- India On The Right Track (Frontline, T.S. Subramanian, Aug 18, 2006)
Interview with Dr. Georges Vendryes, French nuclear scientist.
- Uk Terror Plotter Has Jaish Links (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
Two suspicious containers from Pakistan forced evacuation of a Seattle port terminal in North America after a sniffer dog indicated they could contain explosives.
- Middle Stage Of Democracy (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Aug 18, 2006)
Social mobilisation that began in the south has spread throughout the country with backward classes pushing aside historically dominant castes, giving rise to regional parties
- July 18 Or Bust, Assures Pm (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday asserted that India would not accept any conditionalities outside the July 18 statement and that the Government will draw the necessary conclusions in case of any deviation from the joint statement.
- Data For Leverage (Frontline, Sarah Hiddleston, Aug 18, 2006)
A new front has opened in the attack on generic drugs in the pharmaceutical industry, which could push up the prices of medicines.
- Trickle-Down Or Leapfrog? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Aug 18, 2006)
Robert Browning must, undoubtedly, be the permanently reigning muse in Yojana Bhavan. After all, if achievements have fallen short of targets in Plan after Plan, it must be because planners have been drawing inspiration from his lines: “Ah, but a . . .
- Institutional Autonomy In Peril (Pioneer, Kishore Gandhi, Aug 18, 2006)
Crass politicians are destroying the country's premier educational institutions for the sake of vote-bank politics, says Kishore Gandhi
- Real Estate Rush (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
The unprecedented growth of the real estate business has changed Chennai's reputation as a relatively sober market.
- French Window (Frontline, T.S. Subramanian, Aug 18, 2006)
The French Institute of Pondicherry is emerging as a major player in Indo-French cooperation.
- Israel's Divided Left (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 18, 2006)
As opposed to the first Lebanon War, in which Left-wing anti-war demonstrations gathered strength within days, this time around they were limited to a small circle of leftists who view themselves as "radical."
- Climate Study (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
The Department of Ecology of the French Institute of Pondicherry is collaborating with the National Remote-Sensing Agency (NRSA), Hyderabad, and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in reconstructing the vegetational history of the . . .
- New Export Target (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 18, 2006)
Encouraged perhaps by doubling of annual exports from $8.2 billion to $16.5 billion in seven years ending June 2006, the Planning Commission is now working on a strategy to boost exports to $40 billion per annum over the next five years.
- It Industry Asked To Adopt Quality Concept (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
Minister for Information Technology Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Thursday asked the local IT industry to adopt the concept of quality and improve business processes in line with international practices to penetrate the world markets.
- Principle Of Legality In Islam (Dawn, Sidrah Unis, Aug 18, 2006)
In modern systems of criminal justice, the principal that protects against the abuse of power by the judges and the state, guaranteeing the security of individuals, while informing them of what is illegal and what is its punishment, is Nullum . . .
- Charter Mark For Better Governance (The Financial Express, S SADAGOPAN, Aug 18, 2006)
It’s helped to improve service delivery by government departments in the UK
- Mischief Afoot (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 18, 2006)
In the guise of "connecting knowledge with real life situations", propagandists of the Congress masquerading as academicians are planning to feed young, impressionable minds with monumental lies by including them in NCERT textbooks.
- An Ip Requirement? (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
IT is easy to assume that since India has safeguarded intellectual property rights it is therefore bound to allow data exclusivity (DE).
- Forex Reserves Can Be Better Deployed (Business Line, A. Seshan, Aug 18, 2006)
A small portion of the country's forex reserves is now assigned to external asset managers with the objective of improving returns. But the reserve can be put to better use, such as to finance major investment projects, prepay commercial debt and . . .
- Changes To N-Deal With Us Unacceptable: India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
The Indian government said on Thursday it would not be cowed by the US into changing the terms of their civilian nuclear deal, amid concerns Washington was trying to cap India’s atomic weapons programme.
- Tv Viewing Can Alter The Social Fabric (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 17, 2006)
The influence content of the idiot box is certainly not idiocy.
- Solar System Count Now Set To Swell To 12 Planets (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 17, 2006)
They will be Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Ceres, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Charon and, provisionally, `2003 UB313'
- Laptop Battery Recall May Affect Makers Other Than Dell Too (Hindu, Anand Parthasarathy, Aug 17, 2006)
Currently used Lithium-ion cells may be prone to explosions — if they are defective
- Mncs Tap Indian Talent For Profit (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Aug 17, 2006)
Indra Nooyi’s appointment as the CEO of PepsiCo is yet another example of the global recognition that Indian managerial talent has acquired over the years. She joins an elite group of Indian corporate executives who have led global organisations.
- Nuke Numbers: Deal Adds Up (Indian Express, Amitav Mallik, Aug 17, 2006)
The Indo-US Civil Nuclear Deal has led to much debate in both countries. While the US is primarily concerned about the dilution of its non-proliferation agenda, India is apprehensive about aspects like the cost and implications of . . .
- A Good Quarter (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Asian Age, Aug 17, 2006)
Good Q1 performance by India Inc but future is uncertain.
- Warding Off Evil Designs (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 17, 2006)
Israel, and essentially the western powers' half-hearted response to the tragedy that unfolded in Lebanon has uncovered the plan to take over the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon -- a stretch of 200 kilometres.
- Rbi Unease Clouds Fdi In Exchanges (Business Standard, Anindita Dey, Aug 17, 2006)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) wants the finance ministry to formulate a policy on foreign direct investment (FDI) in stock and commodity exchanges.
- Shortcuts To Success (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 17, 2006)
Open any newspaper these days, and as likely or not the pictures of 'successful' O- and A-level candidates from various schools will peer out from the pages.
- Female Child Killing (Daily Excelsior, A N Sudarsan Rao , Aug 17, 2006)
A private nursing home in Punjab - a state with a relatively high per capita income but low sex ratio - has been found to be conducting illegal sex-selection tests, aborting the female foetuses, and then disposing them of in wells situated . . .
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