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Articles 7921 through 8020 of 17201:
- India’S Freedom Of Action Not For Sale (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Jan 31, 2006)
Intended or otherwise, US Ambassador David Mulford’s public warning over India’s vote on the Iran issue has reawakened the ghosts of the past, bringing into focus the one issue that was responsible for the unhappy state of relations between . . .
- New Intelligence Links Iisc Attack To Dhaka-Based Terror Cell (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jan 31, 2006)
RAW intercepts conversation between Naved Gul and his handlers
Resources from West Asia put to good use: suspect
Gul was among 14 Hyderabadis recruited to train with Lashkar
- A Good-Looking Future At Davos (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 31, 2006)
But how comfortable can business get in a turbulent political environment?
- Food Giants Target Children (Tribune, Martin Hickman, Jan 31, 2006)
Food companies have hijacked new technology such as the internet and text messaging to promote sugary and fatty food to children, a report on junk food’s “marketing tricks” claims.
- Remove Gender Stereotypes (Deccan Herald, Firoz Bakht Ahmed, Jan 31, 2006)
Despite NCERT’s efforts, sexist stereotying in textbooks is on
Reinforcing sexist stereotypes, a primary school textbook depicts daddy as the king of the family and mummy as a caring deputy, thereby perpetuating the gender bias ...
- ‘Lashkar Kingpins Behind Iisc Attack Also Targeted Pm Rally, Advani Too’ (Indian Express, JOHNSON T A, Jan 31, 2006)
Nationwide investigations into the December 28 terror attack at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore have revealed that the conspiracy was hatched by Lashkar-e-Toiba’s Pak-based India operations head Muzammil and the LeT’s . . .
- Leprosy On Its Way Out, Say Health Officials (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
The Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine held a leprosy awareness campaign at Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science on Monday. DPH officials stressed the need for seeking treatment at the Corporation health centres.
- Technical Exhibition To Begin On Thursday In Kottayam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
Cynosure, the national level technical exhibition and cultural show by St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology (SJCET), Pala, will begin here on Thursday. The three-day show will have exhibitions with involvement from the ISRO, ANERT, BSNL, etc
- The Constitution: Who, If Anybody, Is Supreme? (Hindu, K.N. Hari Kumar, Jan 31, 2006)
Interpretation of the Constitution is inevitable. And, in the current situation, the people are likely to place greater faith in the judiciary than in their elected representatives.
- Leprosy Weeded Out In India (Hindustan Times, Sanchita Sharma, Jan 31, 2006)
With the prevalence rate dropping to 0.95 cases per 10,000 population, leprosy has been eliminated from India, announced health minister Anbumani Ramadoss on Monday.
- Wipro Eyes Double Digit Revenue Growth In Japan (Reuters, Natsuko Waki, Jan 31, 2006)
Wipro, India's third-largest software exporter, expects to boost revenues in Japan by 40 percent a year in the next 5 years, the chairman of the company said on Friday.
- Help Sought For Peaceful Nuclear Technology: Govt Committed To Gas Pipeline Project: Kasuri (Dawn, Arshad Sharif, Jan 31, 2006)
Foreign minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri on Monday asked the international community not to adopt a discriminatory approach toward Pakistan but to help it acquire nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
- N-Ties Not Linked With Democracy, Says Fo (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Jan 31, 2006)
Pakistan on Monday made it clear that while it was cooperating with the international community in the war against terrorism the effective measures it had taken to fight this scourge were primarily prompted by its own national interest.
- A National Shame (Hindu, S. Viswanathan, Jan 31, 2006)
Nearly 15 years after the Union Government brought in the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993, manual scavenging, ....
- Govt Asked To Approve Production Of Nuke Submarines (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
Two top former military officials have asked the Governmment to immediately approve the production of nuclear submarines to ensure a guaranteed second strike capability for the Indian armed forces.
- What The Budget Should Do For Brand India (The Financial Express, Nagesh Kumar, Jan 31, 2006)
As the countdown for the Union Budget 2006 has begun, one starts thinking of priorities for the finance minister. Here are some random thoughts.
- Lashkar Planned Terror Strikes In South India (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jan 31, 2006)
14 from Hyderabad, 6 from Gujarat were recruited for training Little is known about the overall command structure of Bangladesh-based jihadist groups operating in India
- Eye In The Sky To Track Illegal Constructions In Delhi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
Union Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday announced plans to set up a high-tech system for real time monitoring of illegal constructions in Chandni Chowk and other areas of the Capital covered by Zone I of the Municipal Corporation . . .
- Space Exploration (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 31, 2006)
Human exploration of space is such an epic notion, conjuring images of both a science-fiction future and a real-life history of giant steps for mankind, that it’s hard not to be swept up in the romance.
- Towards A New Society-Nature Model (Business Line, Jayanta Bandyopadhyay, Jan 31, 2006)
Attainment of higher economic growth rate on a sustainable basis presupposes a clearer understanding of the sensitive links between economic activities and the natural environment.
- Pakistan Is Losing Ground (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Jan 31, 2006)
During his recent visit to Washington, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz spoke repeatedly about the openness of the economy he and his economic team manage.
- High Tech And Zen Are Not Opposites (The Economic Times, MUKUL SHARMA, Jan 31, 2006)
I was reading an article recently about a study conducted by the University of Bonn which showed how dishwashing machines were far superior to doing the dishes manually.
- Maruti Charts New Brand-Building Course For Wagon-R (Business Line, S. Muralidharan, Jan 30, 2006)
ADVERTISING in the automotive world is not just about jargonising and building a fantastical aura about the brand, many times, successful campaigns have to reflect current and future consumer trends to capture the buyer's imagination.
- Political Ingenuity (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
HOW can a country which gave zero to humankind be allowed to lag behind in political innovations? Indeed, politics in India has (or `have' as per old style of writing)
- A Symbolic Visit (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Jan 30, 2006)
Nothing much can be expected from George Bush’s India trip
- 7 New Ministers In Union Cabinet — Aiyar Loses Petroleum To Murli Deora; Shinde Gets Power (Business Line, Our Bureau, Business line, Jan 30, 2006)
LEAVING the four pillars of his Cabinet - Finance, Home, Defence, and Law - untouched, and retaining the External Affairs portfolio, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, today did the first major reshuffle and expansion of his Council of Ministers.
- Across The Arabian Sea (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jan 30, 2006)
THE Delhi Declaration signed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia last Friday has acquired special significance from various angles.
- Second Tryst With Destiny (Times of India, K SUBRAHMANYAM, Jan 30, 2006)
On August 15, 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru pointed out, in a reference to the Partition, that the country was not redeeming its pledge for independence in full measure, but substantially.
- Ruining A Good Case (Telegraph, S.L. Rao, Jan 30, 2006)
The author is a former director-general, National Council for Applied Economic Research
- Migs To Be Replaced: Aoc-In-C (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
Apart from the battle field operations, the Indian Air Force requires the advanced technology aircrafts to enhance its operational capability in peace time rescue operations and meet the present day challenges.
- Shinde, Antulay, Soz Inducted In Ministry (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
Three heavyweights from Maharashtra - Sushil Kumar Shinde, A R Antulay and Murli Deora - were today brought into the Union Cabinet in a major expansion and reshuffle of his ministry by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who stripped Mani Shankar Aiyar of...
- At 10, Indian Director Readies Feature Film (Reuters, Krittivas Mukherjee, Jan 30, 2006)
While children his age go ga-ga over Harry Potter films, a 10-year-old Indian boy prefers to call the shots from behind the camera.
- Interview - Wipro Eyes Double Digit Revenue Growth In Japan (Reuters, Natsuko Waki, Jan 30, 2006)
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Wipro, India's third-largest software exporter, expects to boost revenues in Japan by 40 percent a year in the next 5 years, the chairman of the company said on Friday.
- Irritating Thorn Of Democracy (Dawn, F.S. Aijazuddin, Jan 30, 2006)
PAKISTAN has one leg shorter than the other; it leans on imports to keep itself upright.
- Us Wants 'Great Majority' Of Indian N-Reactors In Civil Prog (Press Trust of India, Ajay Kaul, Jan 30, 2006)
Providing glimpses of the "difficulties" involved in implementation of the July 18 nuclear deal, the US has said if India did not put a "great majority"
- Uk Assists India Address Climate Change Issues (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
A study conducted jointly by Indian and British scientists will help the country's policymakers address climate change issues and carbon emissions in coastal ecosystems like Tamil Nadu.
- U.N. Security Council Powers Meet On Iran Atomic Case (Reuters, Madeline Chambers, Jan 30, 2006)
The European Union and United States will on Monday seek to persuade Russia and China to back tough diplomatic action against Iran over its disputed nuclear programme before a crunch meeting on Thursday
- Cosmic Vision (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
The Bhagavad Gita affirms that the ultimate goal of life is to attain the Supreme Being and the means in this quest is the Lord Himself. Accordingly the degree of success depends on the individual's faith in the power of God's grace.
- Peaceful Rise, In Three Steps (Indian Express, C. RAJAMOHAN, Jan 30, 2006)
While the Indian leaders merely rule, the Chinese tend to reign.
- Pm Inducts 19 New Ministers (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
Altogether 22 ministers were administered oath of office and secrecy at the Rastrapati Bhavan. While 19 of them joined Manmohan ministry in this reshuffle, three were elevated from Minister of State to Cabinet rank.
- Let’S End This Dance Of Death (Deccan Herald, Paul Oestreicher, Jan 30, 2006)
We need to come out of the ‘them-not-us’ syndrome and learn to forgive and move on
- The Devil And The Deep (Deccan Herald, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Jan 30, 2006)
India’s decisions at the IAEA meet will be difficult as all its options are going to have serious repercussions
- Energised Ties (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 30, 2006)
Several agreements signed during the visit of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah to India signal a new chapter in bilateral ties.
- Cabinet-Council Of Ministers (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
22 Ministers take oath in UPA government expansion New Delhi, Jan 29 (UNI) The following is the new list of Council of Ministers of the Manmohan Singh government after today's expansion-cum-reshuffle:
- Asbestos: Bid To Stop Assessment (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jan 30, 2006)
In yet another twist in the saga of the former French aircraft carrier, the Clemenceau, France is seeking an urgent court order to stop an independent panel of experts from determining the amount of asbestos on board the ship.
- The Controversial Marathon Race (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 29, 2006)
Police clashed with MMA workers and activists demonstrating against the proposed mixed marathon in Lahore on Friday and arrested about 400 of them after resorting to lathi charge and lobbing tear gas canisters.
- India Tests Two Surface-To-Air Missiles (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
India carried out two successful tests on Saturday of its surface-to-air Akash missile at an eastern coastal testing range, a defence official said.
- Ties With Moscow (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 29, 2006)
In spite of a past full of bitterness stemming from their role in the Cold War, relations between Pakistan and Russia seem to be improving, though it goes without saying that they have a long way to go.
- It Prodigy Reaches Dizzy Heights (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Jan 29, 2006)
The architect of Infosys Technologies, Nandan Nilekani was in distant Davos when he was conferred with the Padma Bhushan, the country’s third highest honour, planning India’s strategy at the World Economic Forum.
- France Willing To Repatriate Toxic Wastes (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jan 29, 2006)
This is a definite change in the French position on Clemenceau
- Nuclear Pact With India May Not Be Ready For Bush Visit: Burns (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
The United States indicated on Friday that a controversial civilian nuclear agreement with India might not be ready by the time US President George W Bush makes his first visit to New Delhi in March.
- Bush's Bolivian Paradox (The Economic Times, R K NANDAN, Jan 29, 2006)
Iraq is not the only real problem for the USA. In what the USA has, according to its Monroe Doctrine, regarded as its backyard, the inauguration on January 22 of the presidency of the first tribal to be elected Bolivia’s head of state could be . . .
- India Inc’S First 40 Technopreneurs (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Kerala-based D Ramaiah is among those at the helm of pathbreaking cancer research, but he'd never thought about translating his work into a successful commercial venture ...
- Q Marks Dent The Halo Around A ‘Renunciant’ (Indian Express, SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI , Jan 29, 2006)
Every saint has a past and every sinner a future. The saying yields two thoughts.
- Indo-Us Focus Bonus At Davos (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
The relationship between the USA and India is blossoming, but a proposed pipeline with Iran, nuclear proliferation and bureaucracy are just a few of the hurdles that could stall its progress, leaders have said at the World Economic Forum.
- Kashmir Recipe For Karnataka (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Karnataka governor today invited Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy to form the next government after denying Dharam Singh’s Congress-led ministry another shot at proving majority.
- Reliance Redux (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Mukesh Ambani is betting big on SEZs and retail. Dev Chatterjee examines the blueprint.
- Time On A Gadget (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
But even timekeepers are subject to the ravages of time. Reports suggest that among the young the popularity of the wristwatch as an essential accessory is on a sharp decline.
- 16 N-Reactors, How Many To Declare?16 N-Reactors, How Many To Declare? (Indian Express, Pranab Dhal Samanta, Jan 29, 2006)
New Delhi has said no to Washington’s proposal that all its power-generating nuclear reactors be put on the civilian list. With negotiations on the landmark nuclear deal going right down to the wire, India is working on how . . .
- Newspapers As A Public Trust (Daily Excelsior, B G Vergbese, Jan 29, 2006)
India's first newspaper, Hicky's Gazette, more formally titled the Bengal Gazette, appeared in Calcutta on January 29, 1780, an occasion now fittingly celebrated nationally as Newspaper Day.
- Last Man Standing? (Deccan Herald, T C NARAYAN, Jan 29, 2006)
In one sentence it is an unique book in the sense that it deals with highly emotive matters of current relevance and reading it, one could almost feel the temperature of the venues of those speeches and interviews.
- Who Shall Watch The Watchdog If It Errs? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 29, 2006)
The transformation in the India media scene in the intervening 225 years has been enormous. Yet the importance of an independent press remains greater than ever before to enhance democracy, civil liberties, empowerment and good governance.
- Pm Plans Big, Party Gets Cold Feet (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s intention to carry out a cabinet overhaul has run up against the Congress leadership’s inclination to play safe.
- Another Quiver (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
A cold-hearted villain is on a blood trail for masterpieces in Jeffrey Archer’s latest novel.
- Efforts To Take Iran Issue To Security Council Rejected (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Jan 29, 2006)
"Teheran's n-issues should be resolved within IAEA framework "
NAM troika supportive of Iran's nuke programme to stay with IAEA for clarification
It urges concerned parties to resolve these issues through dialogue and negotiations
- Short Of Enchanting (Deccan Herald, Utpal Borpujari, Jan 29, 2006)
Manmohan Desai is one director in the history of Indian mainstream cinema who trod his own path, making blockbuster after blockbuster with top stars of his time and almost single-handedly perfecting the madcap, illogical storytelling style that Hindi ....
- India, South Korea May Consider Economic Pact (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Jan 29, 2006)
"India increasingly seen as a development-friendly democracy"
Two agreements likely to be signed during Kalam's visit
Ties "broad-based" and "intensive" in scope
South Korea looking to diversify its trade and investment opportunities
- “Mulford’S Views Echo Us Congress’ ” (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jan 28, 2006)
Even as the Bush administration distanced itself from United States Ambassador to India David Mulford’s comments about a civilian nuclear deal with India, congressional sources said his remarks are an accurate reflection of the sentiment in the U.S.
- Iran Changes Russia Tune (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
A Russian proposal to carry out sensitive nuclear fuel work outside Iran to allay fears Teheran is seeking the bomb is “not sufficient” for the Iranians, a top nuclear negotiator said today.
- India, Saudi Agree On Terrorism, Energy (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Heralding a new era in their relations, India and Saudi Arabia today agreed to cooperate to fight terrorism and other trans-national crimes and also develop a strategic energy partnership.
- The Harvest That Never Was (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Jan 28, 2006)
Farmers should be compensated for the failure of technology just like any other consumer in a city
- 'Clemenceau Should Be Decontaminated In France' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jan 28, 2006)
As part of the fight to keep Le Clemenceau out of the ship-breaking yard in Alang till its toxic material is removed, Annie Thebaud-Mony flew in from France to depose before the Supreme Court monitoring committee. Representing Ban Asbestos Network (BAN)..
- Don't Blame It All On God (The Economic Times, V B N RAM, Jan 28, 2006)
If God did not exist it would be necessary to invent him: proclaimed Voltaire the French philosopher. India has a pluralistic and diverse ethos, which encompasses the believer, the atheist and the agnostic.
- Beyond Oil And Remittances (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 28, 2006)
Both from New Delhi's point of view and Riyadh's, the visit of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah represents a watershed. For the Saudis, the visit could herald the beginning of fruitful cooperation with one of Asia's two "emerging economies" ....
- Kalam Leaving On A 3-Nation Tour (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will be leaving on a three-nation tour to Singapore, the Philippines and Korea on January 31.
- India, Saudi Arabia To Fight Terrorism Jointly (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Jan 28, 2006)
India and Saudi Arabia today said their bilateral relations were developing a broad strategic vision, decided to jointly fight terrorism, drug trafficking and transnational crimes and agreed to develop a strategic energy partnership based . . .
- China’S Great Firewall (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 28, 2006)
To what extent does the internet transcend the lie of the land? Such a question arises directly — and indeed, sinisterly — from Google launching a special Chinese version, Google.cn, of its search engine a few days ago.
- Dilemmas And Decisions (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Jan 28, 2006)
As Albert Einstein famously put it, “Politics is for the moment. An equation is for eternity.” So is peace.
- Who Remembers Ancient India's Scientific Wealth? (Daily Excelsior, Md. Vazeeruddin, Jan 28, 2006)
Sessions of Indian Science Congress are held with monotonous regularity at fixed periodicity. Eminent persons use them to think aloud on what breakthroughs India needs to achieve.
- Our Guest From Saudi Arabia (Daily Excelsior, B K Karkra, Jan 28, 2006)
For the first time we have the Saudi Arabian monarch as our chief guest on the occasion of the Republic Day this year. Are we in any way important to each other? ....
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