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Articles 16421 through 16520 of 17201:
- Self-Awareness (Business Line, A. B. Shivkumar , Jan 19, 2002)
OFTEN, knowledge about one's strengths and weaknesses, special abilities and latent talents may be observed by others, yet remain unrecognised by the individual concerned.
- Pakistan's Defining Moment? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 18, 2002)
THE REFORM AGENDA being unveiled by the Pakistan President, Pervez Musharraf, is meticulously designed to restructure his country's society and politics.
- Gateways Of Cities (Indian Express, Rajeev Ahuja, Jan 18, 2002)
IN current troubled times airport security may have tightened across all airports.
- Insurance Sector (Business Line, A. Jacob Sahayam, Jan 18, 2002)
Competition has started bearing fruit for the insurance industry.
- Hardware-Software Marriage -- Zhu Calls For Synergy In It (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 18, 2002)
THE Chinese premier, Mr Zhu Rongji, on Thursday suggested that India and China work together and promote each other in the information technology sector.
- What Price Growth? (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 18, 2002)
IS THE CURRENT low inflation slowing economic growth? The RBI's Report on Currency and Finance 2000-01 does seem to suggest this.
- The Friend, Philosopher And Guide (Business Line, S. Ramachander, Jan 18, 2002)
THE news that Mr N. R. Narayana Murthy, Chairman and CEO of Infosys has decided to hand over the reins to his co-founder and managing director was no surprise, except possibly for the timing of the announcement.
- Budget Musings 2002 — Ii: Bringing Prosperity Within Reach (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 18, 2002)
THE Finance Minister, Mr Yashwant Sinha, will be the first to admit that by effecting savings within the Government itself, he will be able to lessen the pressure on resources to a great extent. There are many avenues that immediately suggest themselves.
- What Price Growth? (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 18, 2002)
IS THE CURRENT low inflation slowing economic growth? The RBI's Report on Currency and Finance 2000-01 does seem to suggest this.
- Pakistan's Defining Moment? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 18, 2002)
THE REFORM AGENDA being unveiled by the Pakistan President, Pervez Musharraf, is meticulously designed to restructure his country's society and politics.
- The Friend, Philosopher And Guide (Business Line, S. Ramachander, Jan 18, 2002)
THE news that Mr N. R. Narayana Murthy, Chairman and CEO of Infosys has decided to hand over the reins to his co-founder and managing director was no surprise, except possibly for the timing of the announcement.
- Talking With China (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 16, 2002)
Pakistan would have featured in Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji's talks in Delhi even if these were held when India-Pakistan relations were not in their current critical phase.
- The Economy In A Dilemma (Business Line, Priya Mutalik-Desai, Jan 16, 2002)
India is in a dilemma. It is rated as one of the world's least globalised countries, according to the Globalisation Index compiled by AT Kearney Global Policy Magazine.
- Additional Resource Mobilisation -- Innovative Ways Must Be Thought Of (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam, Jan 16, 2002)
GIVEN the ever-increasing need for more and more revenues, it is ironic that the Government is faced with the bizarre spectacle of falling tax revenues and a declining tax-GDP ratio.
- Look East For A Change (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 16, 2002)
The Chinese are a people who are impatient with history and misplaced sentiment.
- Rogues Have Scientists Too (Indian Express, Mini Kapoor, Jan 16, 2002)
Now that terror has been privatised, globalised, now that terrorists are gleefully visualising inventories of biological, chemical, even nuclear weapons, what new burdens must scientists bear?
- On The Missile Trail: Iran Between 1996 And 2000, Russia Was Helping Iran Realise Its Long-Range Missile Dream (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 16, 2002)
In July 1998, a congressional commission headed by Donald H. Rumsfeld, now US defence secretary, predicted that Iran might be capable of causing ‘‘major destruction’’ to the United States ‘‘within five years.’’
- After 50 Years (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 16, 2002)
Opportunities, not reservation, can emancipate Dalits.
- Tenth Plan To Focus More On Horticulture: Nhb Chief (Business Line, Ambar Singh Roy, Jan 16, 2002)
THE Tenth Plan, beginning April 1, will focus on horticulture in a big way, according to Mr J.P. Negi, Managing Director of National Horticulture Board (NHB).
- Towards All-Party Diplomacy (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 16, 2002)
THE NATIONAL CONSENSUS on ways to deal with Pakistan in the context of the recent terrorist attack on Parliament House in New Delhi must serve as the motive force of India's planned all-party diplomacy.
- Rbi Wants To Counter Slowdown By Boosting Aggregate Demand (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 16, 2002)
THE Reserve Bank of India has prescribed a combination of policy measurers to counter the current economic slowdown.
- Moser Baer Posts Rs 62-Cr Net In Q3, Expects Revenues To Double (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 16, 2002)
MOSER Baer India Ltd (MBIL), the Delhi-based manufacturer of magnetic and optical storage media, has said its net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2001 was up 62.5 per cent, and projected a growth of 70-84 per cent for the fiscal 2001-02.
- Outbound Logistics And Local Taxes (Business Line, Janat Shah, Jan 16, 2002)
THE increase in competition and the swings in the economy in the last few years are forcing Indian firms to cut costs and improve customer service.
- Outbound Logistics And Local Taxes (Business Line, Janat Shah, Jan 16, 2002)
THE increase in competition and the swings in the economy in the last few years are forcing Indian firms to cut costs and improve customer service.
- Additional Resource Mobilisation -- Innovative Ways Must Be Thought Of (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam, Jan 16, 2002)
GIVEN the ever-increasing need for more and more revenues, it is ironic that the Government is faced with the bizarre spectacle of falling tax revenues and a declining tax-GDP ratio.
- The Economy In A Dilemma (Business Line, Priya Mutalik-Desai, Jan 16, 2002)
India is in a dilemma. It is rated as one of the world's least globalised countries, according to the Globalisation Index compiled by AT Kearney Global Policy Magazine.
- Towards All-Party Diplomacy (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 16, 2002)
THE NATIONAL CONSENSUS on ways to deal with Pakistan in the context of the recent terrorist attack on Parliament House in New Delhi must serve as the motive force of India's planned all-party diplomacy.
- Couturier In A Confused World (Telegraph, Seema Goswami, Jan 16, 2002)
In France, the retirement of designer Yves Saint Laurent has been the cause of something approaching national mourning.
- Return To Shimla (Telegraph, Mani Shankar Aiyar, Jan 15, 2002)
Well, where do we go from here? Pervez Musharraf has read out a speech scripted in Washington, translated in Islamabad. It says all the things the Americans wanted to hear. Heard music is sweet.
- Troubled Drdo (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 15, 2002)
Two recent news items about the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India's premier defence research institution, went unnoticed.
- Chinese Talk (Indian Express, Jyoti Malhotra, Jan 15, 2002)
All eyes are on Chinese premier Zhu Rongji as he journeys across India through the rest of this week.
- Dart That Gnat (Indian Express, R. P. Subramanian, Jan 15, 2002)
Why are we unable to eradicate malaria? Perhaps the answer lies in the fact that our ecosystem is like a giant, incredibly intricate, spider’s web.
- The Importance Of Zhu Rongji's Visit (Pioneer, Bhabani Sen Gupta, Jan 15, 2002)
Today, January the 14th, the Prime Minister of China, Mr Zhu Rongji, spends his second busy day in New Delhi, meeting with the Indian Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, for a second round of talks.
- Conflicting Agreements Undermining Biodiversity And Biosafety (Business Line, K. P. S. Chauhan, Jan 14, 2002)
THE international Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its Biosafety Protocol (BP) were achieved through hard bargaining on principles and national interests.
- By Sleight Of Tape (Indian Express, Jaya Jaitly, Jan 14, 2002)
For the first time in India an inquiry commission has been set up based on material provided by videotapes.
- Musharraf And The Art Of Persuasion (Indian Express, Shailaja Bajpai, Jan 14, 2002)
The Pakistan flag was to the left of him, the Father of the nation guarding his right shoulder. A vase of reddening roses adorned the desk.
- ‘Everyone Is Sick Of Kalashnikov Culture’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 14, 2002)
I think, these people have declared more Muslims as Kafirs (infidels) than motivating the non-Muslims to embrace Islam. Look at the damage they have caused.
- India Vision 10-20-50 (Business Line, Alex Abraham, Jan 14, 2002)
Just 10 per cent more real time for listening and 20 per cent more quality time will result in 50 per cent more Kama (enjoyment of the senses) and Artha (wealth of such enjoyment).
- India Vision 10-20-50 (Business Line, Alex Abraham, Jan 14, 2002)
Just 10 per cent more real time for listening and 20 per cent more quality time will result in 50 per cent more Kama (enjoyment of the senses) and Artha (wealth of such enjoyment).
- Computer Education Now At Your Doorstep (Business Line, Preeti Mehra, Jan 14, 2002)
WITH the IT industry in the doldrums and recruitments in the sector at a near standstill, IT education institutes are also facing the down cycle.
- Conflicting Agreements Undermining Biodiversity And Biosafety (Business Line, K. P. S. Chauhan, Jan 14, 2002)
THE international Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its Biosafety Protocol (BP) were achieved through hard bargaining on principles and national interests.
- ‘Everyone Is Sick Of Kalashnikov Culture’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 14, 2002)
In the first part of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s address to the nation, the focus is on sweeping reforms in the country. The second part deals with Kashmir.
- The Good Scientist (Telegraph, RAMACHANDRA GUHA, Jan 13, 2002)
In India’s halting march to modernity, Bengal and Bengalis were for a very long time in the forefront.
- After Bt Cotton, It's Gm Mustard -- Proagro Begins Large-Scale Trials Of Hybrid Variety (Business Line, Harish Damodaran , Jan 12, 2002)
AFTER the Monsanto-Mahyco combine's Bt cotton, which is slated for planting in farmers' fields from the ensuing kharif season, the country is set to witness the commercialisation of another transgenic _this time in hybrid mustard.
- Cotton Conundrum (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 12, 2002)
QUITE UNDERSTANDABLY, THE Centre's recent decision to double the import duty on cotton to 10 per cent ad valorem has led to loud protests by the textiles industry.
- Markets Hit By War Fears; Sensex Sinks, Recovers (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 12, 2002)
THE stock, currency and bond markets turned jittery on Friday following reports of a statement by the Army Chief that a `limited conventional war-like' situation had emerged.
- Cotton Conundrum (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 12, 2002)
QUITE UNDERSTANDABLY, THE Centre's recent decision to double the import duty on cotton to 10 per cent ad valorem has led to loud protests by the textiles industry.
- A Wealth Of Opportunity -- Mineral Development (Regulation) Bill (Business Line, K. S. V. Menon, Jan 11, 2002)
A BILL to provide for the development and regulation of mineral resources in Indian territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic and other maritime zones has been referred by the Lok Sabha to the Standing Committee.
- A Wealth Of Opportunity -- Mineral Development (Regulation) Bill (Business Line, K. S. V. Menon, Jan 11, 2002)
A BILL to provide for the development and regulation of mineral resources in Indian territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic and other maritime zones has been referred by the Lok Sabha to the Standing Committee.
- Rediscovering Sinha's Gold (Business Line, G. Ramachandran, Jan 11, 2002)
BUDGETS have become epochal events in India. No other country's fiscal budget stirs such expectation among its domestic households and businesses, and global investors and businesses.
- Indian S&t: Looking Ahead (Business Line, M. Somasekhar, Jan 11, 2002)
THE end of year 2001 saw two important events in the Indian science and technology arena — the exit of Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam from the leadership role and the formulation of a draft S&T Policy. These apart, the year was more `steady state' than big-bang.
- Hardware Assns Allege Neglect (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 11, 2002)
THE electronic hardware manufacturing industry associations have formed a joint council to work towards a favourable policy regime and draw the Government's attention to the ``gross neglect'' of this sector.
- Nilekani Crowned Infosys Ceo -- Narayana Murthy Is `Chief Mentor' (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 11, 2002)
MR N.R. Narayana Murthy, one of the founders of Infosys Technologies Ltd, has decided to step down as the Chief Executive Officer, and pass on the baton to the co-founder and COO, Mr Nandan Nilekani.
- Kerala To Launch It Literacy Mission (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 11, 2002)
As part of the total computer literacy programme in the State, the Kerala Government is set to launch an information technology study project in all the high schools.
- 2002 May See The Fed On Fence (Business Line, Biren Vakil, Jan 11, 2002)
AFTER THE hectic 2001, the US Federal Reserve is likely to remain a fence sitter in 2002.
- Indian S&t: Looking Ahead (Business Line, M. Somasekhar, Jan 11, 2002)
THE end of year 2001 saw two important events in the Indian science and technology arena — the exit of Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam from the leadership role and the formulation of a draft S&T Policy. These apart, the year was more `steady state' than big-bang.
- Rediscovering Sinha's Gold (Business Line, G. Ramachandran, Jan 11, 2002)
BUDGETS have become epochal events in India. No other country's fiscal budget stirs such expectation among its domestic households and businesses, and global investors and businesses.
- The Makings Of A Police State? (Hindu, Rajeev Dhavan , Jan 11, 2002)
The BJP-led coalition is converting India into a police state in which legislation bypasses Parliament and targets ordinary citizens.
- The Makings Of A Police State? (Hindu, Rajeev Dhavan , Jan 11, 2002)
The BJP-led coalition is converting India into a police state in which legislation bypasses Parliament and targets ordinary citizens.
- Indian S&t: Looking Ahead (Business Line, M. Somasekhar, Jan 11, 2002)
THE end of year 2001 saw two important events in the Indian science and technology arena — the exit of Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam from the leadership role and the formulation of a draft S&T Policy. These apart, the year was more `steady state' than big-bang.
- Plums For Mps, Peanuts For Police (Pioneer, Shibani Dasgupta, Jan 10, 2002)
The scars on the Indian psyche following the terrorist attack on Parliament House are still raw.
- The Many Faces Of An Indian (Telegraph, Bidyut Chakrabarty, Jan 10, 2002)
Rewriting history textbooks for schools is part of a grand design. Based on the belief that the available National Council for Educational Research and Training books are distortions of the “Hindu” past, arguments are marshalled to defend the project.
- Food For Peace And Development (Hindu, M. S. Swaminathan , Jan 10, 2002)
To address the substrate conditions under which violence breeds, a starting point will be the ending of poverty- induced hunger and youth unemployment.
- An Agenda For Cultural Action - Ii (Hindu, K. N. Panikkar, Jan 10, 2002)
What is required is the creation of a counter culture through constructive undertakings, which would alter the existing public discourse generated by globalisation and communalism.
- Unbundling Benefits Of Ownership (Business Line, K. M. Thiagarajan, Jan 10, 2002)
THE concept of ownership has always been a powerful source of motivation and competition in human societies. It is pivotal to the organisation of societies and their power structures.
- Fair-Weather Friendship (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 10, 2002)
If a promoter, untrammelled by pricks of conscience, sets out to seek delisting by mustering a special resolution without being bogged down by the exit problems of investors not residing within the jurisdiction of the regional stock exchange.
- An Agenda For Cultural Action - Ii (Hindu, K. N. Panikkar, Jan 10, 2002)
What is required is the creation of a counter culture through constructive undertakings, which would alter the existing public discourse generated by globalisation and communalism.
- Hurried And Ill Considered (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 10, 2002)
THE SUDDEN TURNABOUT in the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology's stand on foreign investment in the print media would seem more the result of high pressure lobbying from both within and without and the political parties' fear.
- Unbundling Benefits Of Ownership (Business Line, K. M. Thiagarajan, Jan 10, 2002)
THE concept of ownership has always been a powerful source of motivation and competition in human societies. It is pivotal to the organisation of societies and their power structures.
- Fair-Weather Friendship (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 10, 2002)
If a promoter, untrammelled by pricks of conscience, sets out to seek delisting by mustering a special resolution without being bogged down by the exit problems of investors not residing within the jurisdiction of the regional stock exchange.
- Food For Peace And Development (Hindu, M. S. Swaminathan , Jan 10, 2002)
To address the substrate conditions under which violence breeds, a starting point will be the ending of poverty- induced hunger and youth unemployment.
- Hurried And Ill Considered (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 10, 2002)
THE SUDDEN TURNABOUT in the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology's stand on foreign investment in the print media would seem more the result of high pressure lobbying from both within and without and the political parties' fear.
- An Agenda For Cultural Action - I (Hindu, K. N. Panikkar, Jan 09, 2002)
Cultural action is an intervention in daily life, directed to the transformation of social consciousness... Its main agenda is to bring the individual, who is increasingly being alienated, into the social fold.
- Going Ga-Ga Over Management Guru! (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 09, 2002)
THE theme: Managing in Turbulent Times. Venue: Taj Coromandel. Audience: Academics, corporate chiefs and distinguished persons by invitation, starry-eyed and keyed up.
- Tactics To Combat Cyber-Attacks (Business Line, Prem Kumar , Jan 09, 2002)
INFORMATION networks are the lifelines of any organisational set-up, be it military or corporate.
- Relevance Of Gadgil's Economics (Business Line, P. R. Brahmananda , Jan 09, 2002)
Indian economics has a rich tradition. Even economists such as Lewis and Nurkse had recognised that the Indian scene had specificities and heterogeneities in its geographical, historical, political, economic and social settings.
- Cos Can Have Foreign Currency Account Abroad (Business Line, K. R. Srivats, Jan 09, 2002)
INDIAN companies and firms can now open, hold and maintain with a bank outside India, a foreign currency account, by making remittances from India for the purpose of normal business operations of the office/branch set up outside India.
- Our Future Is In The Forests (Indian Express, Yoginder K. Alagh, Jan 09, 2002)
The finance minister has been well advised to concentrate strategic thinking in the budget on agriculture.
- An Agenda For Cultural Action - I (Hindu, K. N. Panikkar, Jan 09, 2002)
Cultural action is an intervention in daily life, directed to the transformation of social consciousness... Its main agenda is to bring the individual, who is increasingly being alienated, into the social fold.
- Tactics To Combat Cyber-Attacks (Business Line, Prem Kumar , Jan 09, 2002)
INFORMATION networks are the lifelines of any organisational set-up, be it military or corporate.
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