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Articles 7421 through 7520 of 17201:
- Agribusiness Clinics (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Bhushan, Feb 19, 2006)
Traditionally, Indian has been subsistence oriented with low energy and low amounts of inputs use and with very low involvement of private sector.
- India Will March Ahead In A ‘Flat’ World: Friedman (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Countries like India will march ahead without regard to geography or distance in the web-enabled global playfield, says award-winning author and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman.
- Scant Us Respect For Un (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 18, 2006)
The United Nations on Thursday called upon the United States to shut down its detention center at Guantanamo Bay ‘without further delay’ but in a prompt reaction, the US rejected the demand insisting that the inmates of torture camp were dangerous . . .
- India Supports Iran Pipeline: Delhi To Join Turkmenistan Plan: Jadoon (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Feb 18, 2006)
Petroleum ministers of Pakistan and India gave their unequivocal support on Friday to the proposed gas pipeline from Iran, saying neither fears about trouble in Balochistan nor the raising of international finances for the project were an issue.
- India And France Close To Civilian N-Deal: Chirac (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
India and France are close to reaching a deal that would allow India access to civilian nuclear technology, said French President Jacques Chirac in an interview with India Today released on Friday.
- Kalam Asks It Sector To Log Into New Markets (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam today urged the IT sector to look at new markets like ASEAN and Africa to sustain long-term growth. Addressing industry leaders at the Nasscom meet here,Dr Kalam said the Indian industry should aim for 50 per cent . . .
- Luring Intellectual Capital (Deccan Herald, Evelyn Iritani, Feb 18, 2006)
President Bush’s recent call for more visas for skilled foreign workers increases the likelihood that relief is on the way for US technology firms that say they are struggling to fill key positions....
- 'Security' Shaped Stand On Iran (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday maintained that security concerns "shaped" the government's position on the Iran vote at the IAEA.
- Infosys Gets Land In Mangalore (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Bangalore is still the king of Information Technology and ITES. It is set to garner the lion’s share of 37 per cent of IT exports from the country this financial year and is expected to attract foreign equity of Rs 1,800 crore.
- After Pokhran Thrust (Daily Excelsior, K.S. Rangachary, Feb 18, 2006)
The prime minister’s office (PMO) and the country’s nuclear establishment are shadow-boxing over the separation of civilian and military nuclear facilities as part of the deal with the US.
- The Real Estate Boom (Daily Excelsior, Ashok Gongopadhyay, Feb 18, 2006)
Despite a much publicised demolition drive in the Capital of India due to judicial pressure, the growth of the real estate sector may continue in the forth-coming financial year.
- N-Submarine Project Finally Moves Ahead (Indian Express, Shiv Aroor, Feb 18, 2006)
With some progress finally made on the compact reactors that will ultimately power the country’s indigenous nuclear submarines, the advanced technology vessel (ATV) project facility at Visakhapatnam is being expanded for crucial tests scheduled . . .
- N-Deal Would Be A Great Accomplishment’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
US Congressman Frank Pallone has said implementation of the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal is important for bilateral relations and will help strengthen energy security between the nations.
- Guidelines On Floating Shares Before Budget (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Demutualisation not a panacea for all ills, says SEBI chief
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday said that it would come out with guidelines on floating shares in listed companies before presentation of the budget.
- The Nuclear Issue And Iran's Domestic Debate (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Feb 18, 2006)
While there is a consensus in Iran on acquiring nuclear know-how, there are deep differences on whether to go in for weapons capability. But the threat of aggression by the U.S. or Israel could prove a rallying factor.
- Scientist Visa In Us Soup (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
The US today said it has not taken a final decision on the visa applications of two Indian scientists.
- Globalisation Poses Serious Challenge To The Indian Economy: Acting Vc (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 18, 2006)
Says it should be faced with courage and determination as it cannot be wished away
- Us At It Once Again (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Feb 18, 2006)
The Americans have put up another spectacular display of their legendary arrogance to demonstrate why it is difficult to love them.
- Indo-French N-Deal Not During Chirac’S Visit (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Feb 18, 2006)
As French President Jacques Chirac arrives here on February 19 on a two-day state visit to India, a host of bilateral agreements in the field of defence, space and education will be signed, but the Indo-US-type nuclear deal with France . . .
- Us Refuses Visa To Ex-Iisc Chief, Member Of Pm Panel (Indian Express, PALLAVA BAGLA, Feb 17, 2006)
Questioning his internationally acclaimed credentials and suggesting that he was working in “chemical warfare and bioterrorism,” the United States has refused an entry visa to Professor Goverdhan Mehta, former director of the Indian Institute of Science,
- Education : A Cure For Ailing Society (Daily Excelsior, Ambica Varma, Feb 17, 2006)
Our society has turned a beleaguered one with day to day strife, struggle and tensions to cope with.
- India-France N-Declaration Coming (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
India and France will sign a 'declaration' on development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
- Indian Railways On A Fast Track (Indian Express, SUMANT CHAK, Feb 17, 2006)
The speeding up of the Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi to 150 kph between Delhi and Agra, is an important step for the Indian Railways (IR) in its progress towards high-speed trains.
- Supplying A Demand (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 17, 2006)
The decision of the IITs to double their 'intake' is likely to be a greater stress-buster for students than the CBSE's proposal to provide an additional 15 minutes 'cooling off' time for examinees.
- U.S.-India Deal Uncertain Ahead Of Bush Visit (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Feb 17, 2006)
The top U.S. negotiator on a troubled nuclear deal with India would hold new talks in New Delhi next week only if there is a chance the visit could resolve differences clouding President George W. Bush's planned South Asia trip, U.S. officials . . .
- Chirac To Woo India After Toxic Ship Spat (Reuters, Sophie Louet, Feb 17, 2006)
Having called home a mothballed toxic warship poisoning relations, French President Jacques Chirac arrives in India on Sunday with a posse of top executives hungry for trade with one of Asia's booming economies.
- Several Pacts Are Expected To Be Signed During Chirac's Visit (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
A Declaration on development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and a defence agreement are among several pacts expected to be signed during the visit of French President Jacques Chirac here beginning on Sunday.
- The Politics Of Science (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 17, 2006)
It is a rare thing for the biography of a 24-year-old NASA spokesman to attract the attention of the national media. But that is what happened last week when George C. Deutsch tendered his resignation.
- Mulayam Must Quit, Says Congress (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
The Congress on Thursday said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav has "no moral right to continue" in office following a television exposure that one of his Ministers agreed to carry narcotics in his official car for a consideration.
- Cia Documents Show India’S Nuke Route (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Feb 17, 2006)
Newly declassified documents from the CIA made available to Deccan Herald show how the Americans kept track of India’s bid to develop nuclear weapons.
- China Hopes India Will Maintain Stand On Taiwan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
India adheres to One China policy: envoy
Wants New Delhi to honour commitments
`Taiwan independence' forces a threat to entire region
Beijing would like to see India-U.S. ties improve
- Greenpeace Hails Recall Of Clemenceau (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
Upgrade to international standards, the environment group tells Alang ship-breaking industry
Create a new model for India-European trade
AITUC demands improved facilities at Alang
- Three Services To Have Brahmos Missiles (Hindu, ARUNKUMAR BHATT, Feb 17, 2006)
The Navy has started inducting the missile, the Army and the Air Force to follow suit
- Nuclear Scientist Fails To Get U.S. Visa (Hindu, R. Ramachandran, Feb 17, 2006)
A former director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, and one of the chief architects of the Indian nuclear breeder programme, Dr. Placid Rodriguez, was in effect denied a visa by the U.S. Consulate in Chennai . . .
- Military List (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 17, 2006)
The Indian army moves with an enormous amount of baggage. This baggage is colonial, and pertains not only to the various rituals that govern army life but also to the patterns of recruitment.
- Nuke Deal Tops Chirac’S (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
A declaration on development of civilian nuclear energy is exprected to be signed during the French President, Mr Jacques Chirac’s visit on Monday.
- New Shade Of Red (Tribune, Amulya Ganguli, Feb 17, 2006)
The soundbytes coming out of West Bengal nowadays are likely to make Marx turn in his grave.
- Threat To Democracy-Ii (Statesman, AMLAN DATTA, Feb 17, 2006)
Maoism should be thanked for drawing attention to the rural problem in India. Since Independence, the country has been ruled by an elite of which the leading component is an urban educated middle class which dominates the administration . . .
- Govt Stands Up For Ties With Us (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
The government today defended India’s growing ties with the US as it brushed aside criticism from its Left allies to assert that enlightened national interest guided its foreign policy.
- Afghan Soil Will Not Be Used Against Pakistan: Karzai (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday promised not to allow any country to interfere in Afghanistan’s relations with Pakistan, saying he knew the consequences for his country in such a case.
- India Must Quickly `Light Up' For Science (Hindu, T. Jayaraman, Feb 17, 2006)
Despite its claim to the status of a software superpower, India stands virtually at the bottom of the world table when it comes to high-speed networking and digital connectivity dedicated to research and education.
- Impose Strict Conditions On India, Say U.S. Nuclear Experts (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
India should agree to a cut-off of fissile material production
India should be asked for list of nuclear reactors
No justification for changes in U.S. non-proliferation laws
Suspect clandestine effort to increase weapons production
- A Scholarly Challenge (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
Some interesting reads in Kannada
History has always been the main forte of communal propaganda. While objective historiography is utopia, the developments in other branches of archaeological sciences have been increasingly reducing . . .
- Police Dogged By Political Interference (Deccan Herald, Bidanda M Chengappa, Feb 17, 2006)
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy's position on police functioning in Karnataka is refreshing
- All That Trouble For Nothing (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
My name is there in the electoral rolls. Is yours? says a prominent quarter page ad inserted by the Election Commission of India, in all the papers. According to the details given in the ad, the draft electoral roll is to be available at designated . . .
- Laser Printers Become Affordable For Personal Use (The Financial Express, S SADAGOPAN, Feb 17, 2006)
Now available for even Rs 4,500, there was a time when even big corporations couldn’t afford them
- Kalam Airs Concern Over Infiltration (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
The President, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, today expressed the UPA government's commitment to the ongoing composite dialogue with Pakistan but underlined India's concerns over infiltration and cross-border terrorism.
- President Outlines Upa Govt’S Reform Agenda (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 17, 2006)
In the backdrop of Left parties’ serious differences with the government over economic policies, President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam today rolled out the government’s reform agenda for the economy announcing ambitious plans in the several . . .
- Russia, India Designing Interceptor Fighter (Hindu, Prabhakkar Sharma, Feb 16, 2006)
Call for stronger ties in hi-tech and information technology
Russia and India were designing a unique interceptor fighter of the fifth generation, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation, Vyacheslav I. . . .
- Cbse Students Can Now "Cool Off" Before Exams (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
Question papers have been designed to be completed in two-and-a-half hours, says CBSE Chairman
- How Long Will American Dominace Last ? (Daily Excelsior, I.S. Chadha, Feb 16, 2006)
Our problem is not that we are being Americanised.Our problem is rather that the US empire does not know what it wants to do or can do with its power or its limits.
- Incidentally, The Budget Will Also Be Passed This Session (Indian Express, Santwana Bhattacharya, Feb 16, 2006)
Finance Minister P Chidambaram should be a relieved man. Nobody seems to be overly taxed about what permutations he is about to unleash in his Budget.
- ‘Cool-Off Time’ For Cbse Students (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
There is good news for more than 11 lakh students who will appear for this year’s board examinations, as the CBSE has decided to restructure certain important question papers and...
- ‘N-Deal Will Only Serve Proliferation’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
A landmark new US-India nuclear agreement would enable New Delhi to expand atomic weapons production and encourage Pakistan and China to do likewise, according to critics of the controversial deal......
- Jakarta Meet Urges Respect For Faiths (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Feb 16, 2006)
A two-day international conference in Jakarta has unanimously called upon the adherents of each religion to "respect the sensibilities of other faiths." Akhtar-ul-Wasey, Director, Zakir Hussain Institute of Islamic Studies, . . .
- Army Protects Itself Religiously (Telegraph, SUJAN DUTTA, Feb 16, 2006)
Fearing that the veil over one of its closely guarded secrets — the composition of its rank and file — would be lifted, the army refused to answer queries by a high-level committee formed by the Prime Minister’s Office to study the status of minorities.
- Behind The Iran Vote (Times of India, T.P. Sreenivasan, Feb 16, 2006)
India voted for the IAEA resolution on February 4, 2006 with a clean conscience not just because it had support of Russia and China, but also because the US and EU-3 had made significant compromises compared to their position on September 24, 2005.
- Consumer Price Index For Telecom Services — Monitoring Access To Connectivity (Business Line, M. R. Narayana, Feb 16, 2006)
A telecom price index is a measure of the changes in access and usage prices and, hence, affordability of telecom services. To date, such an index has not been constructed in India, and it is needed now more than ever.
- Senseless Violence & Destruction Of Property (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 16, 2006)
Anti-blasphemy protesters in Islamabad and Lahore turned violent causing widespread damage to public and private property on Tuesday. Two persons were killed, scores of buildings including that of the Punjab Assembly were torched and Banks were . . .
- India-Us N-Deal Could Start Arms Race (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
A landmark new US-India nuclear agreement would enable New Delhi to expand its production of atomic weapons and encourage Pakistan and China to do the same, according to critics of the controversial deal.
- Wto’S Shifting Paradigms (Dawn, Fateh M. Chaudhri, Feb 16, 2006)
Eversince the multilateral trade negotiation were first conducted under the auspices of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the process has been variously described as a “roller-coaster”, “muddling-through” or “limping forward”.
- U.S. Deal Said To Let India Expand Nuclear Arms (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Feb 16, 2006)
A landmark new U.S.-India nuclear agreement would enable New Delhi to expand atomic weapons production and encourage Pakistan and China to do likewise, according to critics of the controversial deal.
- A.P. Economy On An Upswing: Governor (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Cites good monsoon and better performance in core sector as `indicators'
- Going Beyond The Curriculum (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 15, 2006)
The Indian information technology and business process outsourcing industries have been witnessing a galloping growth of 25 per cent a year and they boast a $17.2 billion export revenue for 2004-05.
- India Will Have Its Own Jurisdiction In Space In 15 Years: U.R. Rao (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
`Satellites have become a vital component in medical world'
- Anti-Iran Vote In India’S Interests: Bjp (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Toeing the RSS line, the main Opposition BJP on Tuesday virtually endorsed the Government’s vote against Iran at the IAEA meeting saying it was not in India’s interest to have another nuclear neighbour in its vicinity.
- With Due Respect (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 15, 2006)
Welcoming debate, SC has been a key agent for policy change. Then why this departure?
- Manmohan Likely To Launch Ongc Project In Mangalore Next Month (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Kumaraswamy meets President, Union Ministers, Plan panel Deputy Chairman
State's demands
Rs. 500 crores for improving infrastructure in Bangalore
Classical language status for Kannada
Funds for the development of northern Karnataka
- Onions, Without Tears (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 15, 2006)
A futures market in full play could prove the perfect buffer for volatile onion prices
- One India (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Feb 15, 2006)
The PSUs have carried the fight into the competitor’s camp
- Imperilled Nuclear Freedom (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Feb 15, 2006)
India has succumbed to US pressure and voted at the IAEA against Iran which is not in its interest
- Death From The Sky (The Nation, Roedad Khan, Feb 15, 2006)
Friday, January 13, will go down in our history as a black day, a day of infamy, a day when every self-respecting Pakistani, who loves this country, must hang his head in shame. On that day, "America's war on terror" reached Damadola village . . .
- Manmohan Gets Bjp Vote On Iran (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
At a time when it is having to fend off surrender charges from its allies — significantly the Left — Manmohan Singh government’s decision to vote against Iran for nuclear proliferation has been endorsed by the BJP.
- Big Dreams (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Feb 15, 2006)
The White Queen in Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass often believed in as many as six impossible things before breakfast. Now it seems China may have taken a page from her book and is not only dreaming impossible dreams but also trying to . . .
- Bjp Backs Govt On Iran (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Succumbing to the RSS pressure, the Opposition BJP today virtually endorsed the government’s vote against Iran at the IAEA meeting, saying it was not in India’s interest to have another nuclear neighbour in its vicinity.
- ‘Dark Matter’: Keeping Global Finances In Place? (The Financial Express, Alok Sheel, Feb 15, 2006)
One of the great macro-economic mysteries of the past decade is the remarkable resilience of the US dollar in the face of mounting US current account imbalances. To put this imbalance in perspective, consider that the total current account deficit . . .
- The On-Again, Off-Again Nuclear Deal (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Feb 15, 2006)
As the Budget session of Parliament gets underway and Assembly elections approach in West Bengal and Kerala, the political atmosphere is hotting up.
- Budget Must Focus On Growth With Equity (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Feb 15, 2006)
The major challenge before the Finance Minister is not only to initiate measures to sustain and accelerate the growth momentum of the economy but also to ensure that overall economic growth is accompanied by greater equity.
- History Takes Wing (Telegraph, Shahid Amin, Feb 15, 2006)
If there is one area where the United Progressive Alliance has succeeded in initiating far-reaching changes, it is arguably in the field of the school curriculum.
- Budget Session — Government On Sticky Wicket (Business Line, R. C. Rajamani, Feb 15, 2006)
With a slew of worrisome developments since the end of the winter session, Parliament faces an uneasy Budget session beginning February 16. Moreover, some old issues are still alive such as the Volcker report that had led to the resignation . . .
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