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Articles 5021 through 5120 of 17201:
- U.S., India Try To Rescue Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, May 17, 2006)
Senior U.S. and Indian officials plan to meet in London next week to try and rescue an imperiled agreement that would give India access to U.S. nuclear energy technology for the first time in three decades.
- India Is A Positive Story (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Looking at the general level of economic growth in China and India we describe it as an enormous success story.
- Wallpaper Animals (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 17, 2006)
The disconnect between piety and reality just got wider.
- Red-Letter Days (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 17, 2006)
The latest ‘People’s Democracy’ has all the sound and fury of a successful election campaign — mostly jubilation, some warning and a bit of gloating.
- The Law And The Limelight (Indian Express, SACHIN SHRIDHAR, May 17, 2006)
When a heinous crime is committed, civil society is aghast, the common citizen wakes up from slumber.
- Saran, Burns To Meet In London To Rescue N-Deal (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Senior Indian and US officials plan to meet in London next week to try and rescue the nuclear deal that would give India access to US nuclear energy technology for the first time in three decades.
- What’S The Big Deal? (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , May 17, 2006)
The nuclear deal is not the symbol of successful Indo-US relations
- Public Relations: Old Order Yielding Way To New (The Financial Express, PREMA SAGAR, May 16, 2006)
The public relations industry in India is rethinking strategy and messaging in diverse ways.
- Pupil In Us, Math Sir In Kochi (Hindustan Times, S. Rajagopalan, May 16, 2006)
After customer support, medical transcription, reading x-rays and preparing tax returns, Indian hands are proving to be exceedingly popular in another cross-continental online avocation: helping American children with math and science.
- Rights Record~ii (Statesman, SANKAR SEN, May 16, 2006)
Need To Strengthen Movements In Developing Countries
- Spectrum Conundrum (The Financial Express, V SRIDHAR, May 16, 2006)
The Ratan Tata-DoT-COAI dispute over the spectrum allocation policy has reached the PMO. DoT had issued the criterion for allotment of additional spectrum to GSM and CDMA operators.
- Nice Guys Don’T Win (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 16, 2006)
But Patterson was different
It is a tragic truth of sport, boxing in particular, that nice guys seldom make a mark.
- Aiadmk Seeks Post Of Opposition Leader (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Demands Lt. Governor's intervention
Congress allies are part of the ruling block: AIADMK legislature party leader
"AIADMK will function as a responsible Opposition"
- The Reticent Heliocentrist (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 16, 2006)
If we observe the sky without being seduced by what passes for modern knowledge, it should be clear to the meanest intelligence that all objects in the universe revolve around the earth.
- 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 . .
- Doctors Say No To Arjun (Tribune, Smriti Kak Ramachandran, May 16, 2006)
Medical services in several parts of the country were disrupted as the anti-reservation agitation spread to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Kanpur and several other cities today. Private doctors also joined the IMA-called nationwide. .
- Comparison And Confusion (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 16, 2006)
In these days of Stock Market seesaws, the corporate Financial Results make a crucial difference to the company's share prices. Be it accountants, analysts, media, or finance experts, investors cannot simply do without comparisons of figures.
- Globalisation’S Grave Challenges (Deccan Herald, Robert A. Levine, May 16, 2006)
America’s growth and Europe’s comfort are not sustainable
- Eu Makes ‘Generous’ Nuclear Offer To Iran (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
The European Union (EU) will make a generous offer of technology, economic and other incentives for Iran to abandon sensitive nuclear activities, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Monday.
- Experiment And Excel (Pioneer, Vipin Agnihotri, May 16, 2006)
Since 1947, "education for all" has been one of the major concerns of successive Governments.
- Less Than Allies, More Than Partners (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, May 16, 2006)
An establishmentarian account of the India-U.S. nuclear deal that overstates the extent to which the two countries share strategic interests
- Mysore An Ideal Destination For Education (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Mahila Maha Vidyalaya
- Washington, Paris To Present India N-Fuel Supply Roadmap To Iaea (Indian Express, Pranab Dhal Samanta, May 16, 2006)
Moving forward on assurances for permanent fuel supplies to India as part of the India-US nuclear deal, Paris and Washington are working on a proposal laying out a multi-layered approach to assure such supplies.
- There’S Nothing Like A Marriage Of Two Minds (The Economic Times, MUKUL SHARMA, May 16, 2006)
Scientific cosmology as represented by the Big Bang theory of creation has always been incompatible with most religious beliefs.
- Fluid Job Market (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 16, 2006)
Information technology majors Infosys, Wipro, TCS and Satyam together added nearly 60,000 employees in 2005-06, pushing up their combined wage bill by over 50%. In contrast, wage expenses rose sedately for the non-IT majors.
- Infosys May Go In For A $200 Mn Us Acquisition (Business Standard, Raghuvir Badrinath, May 16, 2006)
Infosys, the second largest software powerhouse in India, is understood to be closing in on Capco, a US-based $100 million global financial sector consulting firm.
- Global Economy On Biggest Winning Streak In Generation (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 15, 2006)
The global economy is on a growth streak that is shaping up to be the broadest and strongest expansion in more than three decades.
- How To Foil The Identity Thieves (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 15, 2006)
Buying a shredder isn't enough in the battle against laptop criminals.
- A Continuing Struggle (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 15, 2006)
"It is good that you are acknowledging the errors/mistakes. Is the organisation taking any corrective action to understand the causes of occurrence of such defects and prevent them from being repeated?
- The 3-In-1 Device For Convergence (Business Line, Bharat Kumar, May 15, 2006)
With one remote control directed at the box, you can do all that you do now separately with the TV, telephone and through broadband.
- 'India To Produce Remote Technology Weapons Soon’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 15, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Sunday that India would soon start work on producing cutting-edge technology-based weapons in sensors, robotics, propulsion systems, stealth and fighting wars through use of remote technology.
- Outsourcing Satellites (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 15, 2006)
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) reported intention to start “outsourcing” the manufacture of its communication satellites is in keeping with the national goal of a bigger role for private industry in the high technology and strategic . . .
- Dealing With Corruption (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 15, 2006)
General Musharraf’s emphasis on constantly reviewing curriculum is in line with the government’s policy of revamping the system of education in order to keep pace with the modern world.
- Keeping The Pledge (Telegraph, BRIJESH D. JAYAL, May 15, 2006)
The author is a retired air marshal of the Indian Air Force
- Reflections On Self-Control (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 15, 2006)
What the future may hold for an individual is an uncertainty that is best left fuzzy.
- Communist Manifestations (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 15, 2006)
So the Left has romped home in style in West Bengal and Kerala. Almost on cue, CPI(M) general secretary Prakash Karat announced that now the CPI(M)-led front will be more “interventionist” at the Centre.
- Upa Govt Must Learn From Polls: Brinda (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 14, 2006)
“Seven wins in a row for the CPM in West Bengal are not because of any single individual. It’s the collective effort of the leaders and the cadres” - Brinda Karat
- From Physics To Metaphysics (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
A U.S.-based scientist of Indian origin tries to connect the material with the spiritual.
- A New Take On The Old Time Capsule (Deccan Herald, Guy Gugliotta, May 14, 2006)
An Earth Capsule offers immortality on the cheap, which is going to be hard to turn down.
- Exploring Architecture (Hindu, A. Srivathsan, May 14, 2006)
`Architecture is not about creating forms but about affecting life,' says Ole Bouman.
- National Technology Day At Bhel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) celebrated the National Technology Day on Saturday by presenting `young innovators award' to 15 young engineers for their contribution in cycle time reduction, cost saving, war on waste, automation developments
- Govt Plans Stockholding Limits For Sugar (Business Line, Harish Damodaran , May 14, 2006)
To send a strong message to the trade as prices show no sign of easing
- Bangalore To Be Renamed Bengaluru On Nov 1 (Tribune, Jangveer Singh, May 14, 2006)
Persons predicting that Bengaluru will be put on the backburner and Brand Bangalore will continue to rule once the N. Dharam Singh government is toppled to make way for a Janata Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party dispensation in the state have been disappointed.
- Elections Must Be Less Expensive, Says Kishore Chandra Deo (Tribune, Satish Misra, May 14, 2006)
Born in a princely family of Andhra Pradesh, Vyricherla Kishore Chandra Suryanarayana Deo, entered the Sixth Lok Sabha in 1977.
- 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 League Culture (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 14, 2006)
There has been some criticism in the past few days from opposition political parties and in the media about President Musharraf’s involvement with the affairs of the Pakistan Muslim League, the ruling party.
- Uma Bharati's Party (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, May 14, 2006)
Uma Bharati launches her party at a ceremony that seems to send a message through its simplicity.
- Australia Seeks Greater Asian Engagement (The Financial Express, NK SINGH, May 14, 2006)
While Australia finds new opportunities in Asia, India will gain from deeper ties with the former
- An Aesthete’S Call To Art (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Beneath the medical details, this is an uplifting tale of a young doctor’s dream of returning to her village to care for patients there.
- Five Indian Students Win Intel Fair Awards (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Five Indian students are among the winners at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world's largest pre-college science competition. An Indian-American girl also received a $50,000 scholarship by taking top honours.
- It, Ites Industry May Add 3.2 Lakh Jobs This Fiscal (Business Line, Moumita Bakshi Chatterjee, May 14, 2006)
Even as their revenues continue to grow at a scorching pace, Indian IT services and BPO companies are likely to add close to 3.2 lakh jobs during 2006-07, taking the overall employee base to about 1.6 million by the end of the current financial year.
- In Poetry-Loving Yemen, Tribal Bard Takes On Al Qaeda (Christian Science Monitor, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
As the dusk call to prayer fades, Amin al-Mashreqi glances at the expectant faces surrounding him and begins to read from his slim, handwritten book of verse that is helping to bring a measure of peace to this mountainous Arab country.
- The Genocide Story (Statesman, SUBRATA MUKHERJEE, May 14, 2006)
Milosevic has been rightly accused of war crimes but EU is equally guilty because of inaction and desire to protect narrow self-interests
- Just A Turn Left, Or About-Turn? (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, May 14, 2006)
Last week’s election results are scary for two reasons.
- Recognise India As Partner In Fight Against Taliban (Daily Excelsior, Brig. (Retd.) S.N. Sachadeva, May 14, 2006)
Indo-US differences have sharp ened over Afghanistan following the brutal killing of 41-year-old K. Suryanarayan by the Taliban militants, who are hiding in the rough terrain of the border areas of Pakistan.
- Quota Stir Intensifies, Doctors On Hunger Strike (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Stepping up their agitation against the government's controversial reservation proposal, medical students of the capital on Sunday began an indefinite hunger strike.
- D-8 Moot (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 14, 2006)
THE D-8 Council of Ministers has finalised two documents, one dealing with a preferential trade agreement and the second with agreement on administrative assistance in customs matters.
- Indian Airports To Mount Vigil Against "Human Bomb" (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
A "human bomb" could attempt to hijack a plane in India, intelligence agencies have warned, prompting security forces to seek state-of-the-art body scanners, an official said on Friday.
- Pdp In Search Of Identity (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 13, 2006)
A story is much in circulation these days. This refers to late National Conference leader Mirza Afzal Beg's penchant for waving green flag or handkerchief at public meetings during his days with the Plebiscite Front.
- Politics And Police Appointments (Frontline, R.K. Raghavan, May 13, 2006)
Choice of a clean and upright officer is an aberration. Fortunately aberrations are becoming the order of the day.
- "We Are Looking Forward To Increased Cooperation With India In Space" (Hindu, T.S. Subramanian, May 13, 2006)
Nasa chiefMichael Griffinspeaks on India-U.S. collaboration, the quality of ISRO's work, and training astronauts.
- Economics Has A Way Of Catching Up With Populist Politics (Business Line, D. Murali , May 13, 2006)
There is indeed free in politics, so much so, that debate is not on whether, but which `free' is all right. But, eventually, economics catches up. Three reads provide a perspective on the politics and economics of reforms, federalism and regionalism.
- A New Take On The Old Time Capsule (Deccan Herald, Guy Gugliotta, May 13, 2006)
An Earth Capsule offers immortality on the cheap, which is going to be hard to turn down.
- A Scientist Truly Amulya (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 13, 2006)
Prof Amulya K N Reddy, who died on Sunday, the 7 May, 2006, in Bangalore, belonged to that rare breed of people who are unclassifiable.
- ‘Indian Airports Prone To Terrorism’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
Western passengers criticise use of body scanners as violation to privacy
- Democrat Proposes Compromise On India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, May 13, 2006)
A leading Democratic lawmaker said on Thursday that a landmark U.S.-India nuclear deal lacks the necessary support to pass the U.S. Congress and he put forward a compromise intended to keep the accord alive.
- Rumsfeld's Ways (Frontline, Vijay Prashad, May 13, 2006)
The Defence Secretary has argued for a high-tech U.S. military with limited manpower, with personnel from "allied powers" bearing the arms.
- Kalam Advocates Increasing Seats In Educational Institutions (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
As a debate rages over the issue of reservations in elite academic institutions, President A P J Abdul Kalam today recommended increasing the number of seats in centres of higher education to cater to the requirements of the country's knowledge industry.
- No Headway In Securing Congress Nod For N-Deal (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, May 13, 2006)
Extensive briefings to members of the U.S. Congress by senior officials in the Bush Administration have so far failed to win bipartisan support for a deal that would permit the United States to share civilian nuclear technology with India.
- Anti-Quota Medicos Face Teargas, Water Cannons (Tribune, Smriti Kak Ramachandran, May 13, 2006)
Hours after they made the announcement to intensify the fight against reservation for OBCs in higher education, medical students took to the streets in the Capital demanding the Prime Minister’s intervention on the issue. Medical services in the . . .
- Ima Supports Doctors' Stir, Health Services In Tailspin (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
Expressing solidarity with medical students in their anti-quota agitation, Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Friday asked resident doctors and faculty associations in hospitals in Delhi to go on a 24-hour strike with immediate effect and called a . . .
- President Puts His Weight Behind Hec (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 13, 2006)
A top-level meeting chaired by President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday took a number of decisions of far-reaching import to improve the state of higher education in Pakistan.
- Assam Outcome (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 13, 2006)
The ground has shifted from under Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s feet, but not perhaps as much as he might have feared. No party has managed a majority in Assam’s 126-member Assembly, but the ruling Congress has got close enough to be confident . . .
- Isro Wants Sequel To Chandrayaan-1 (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has urged the scientists to take up the challenge of the next mission after Chandrayaan-1, which could include a spacecraft to Mars, or an asteroid or a comet.
- Friend Of India Wants To Scuttle N-Deal (Rediff on the Net, Aziz Haniffa, May 12, 2006)
While United States Congressman Tom Lantos, the senior-most Democrat on the powerful House International Relations Committee, is supportive of the India-US civilian nuclear agreement and has pledged to lead the charge for approval of the legislation . . .
- Orientalism And Its Discontents (Frontline, Shelley Walia, May 12, 2006)
The book ignores the rigour of Edward Said's work and his explorations of critical issues of cultural representation.
- A Wonderful Instrument (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 12, 2006)
This is the story of one man’s fascination with the piano. It is at once enjoyable and educative. Woven into the narrative is an account of the history and the evolution of the piano. This book will delight all lovers of Western music.
- India Has Become A Nation Of Clerks To The World, Says Joshi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2006)
The former Union Minister laments country's loss of civilisational glory
- Corrections And Clarifications (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 12, 2006)
A reader says that in the report "`Heels on Fire' — Running down the heat" (May 11, 2006), there are spelling variations of the name of the development specialist, who is on a run in Kerala.
- Caroe's Lessons (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, May 12, 2006)
The book dips into archival material to trace the strategic thinking of Sir Olaf Caroe, a distinguished Foreign Secretary of the Raj.
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