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Articles 16821 through 16920 of 17201:
- Onus Of The Law (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 08, 2001)
AFTER FEROCIOUSLY RESISTING genuine demands to cede political space to women and eventually scuttling the Bill aiming to reserve for them 33 per cent of the seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies last December.
- The Enron Saga (Hindu, C. Rammanohar Reddy, Dec 08, 2001)
The market did not punish Enron, the company killed itself with its financial practices.
- Of Monarchs And Maoists (Telegraph, Sundara K. Datta-Ray, Dec 08, 2001)
The Nepalese cannot be blamed for jumping to the conclusion that only the Maoist insurrection has saved them from being browbeaten by India into accepting rigorous trade terms.
- ‘Vcs Have Fewer Proposals Now, But Quality Is Looking Up’ (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Dec 08, 2001)
The Indian venture capital industry, which holds great potential for growth, is yet to cross many milestones.
- Equity Market: Rising Above The Crises (Business Line, Virendra Verma, Dec 08, 2001)
MARKETs thrive on sentiment particularly the stock exchange, which is nothing but a pressure-cooker of emotions and biases making the best bet.
- The Enron Saga (Hindu, C. Rammanohar Reddy, Dec 08, 2001)
The market did not punish Enron, the company killed itself with its financial practices.
- Onus Of The Law (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 08, 2001)
AFTER FEROCIOUSLY RESISTING genuine demands to cede political space to women and eventually scuttling the Bill aiming to reserve for them 33 per cent of the seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies last December.
- Japan Needs To Remodel Its Investment Outlook (The Financial Express, Smita Banerjee, Dec 08, 2001)
Japan has been a significant partner of India in terms of economic benefits. It was given overriding importance as an engine for the growth of India’s market-driven economy in the post-liberalisation period.
- Evolution Of The Debt Market -- A Long, But Rapid Journey (Business Line, Rukmani Vishwanath, Dec 07, 2001)
TILL 1991, money was collected and lent according to Plan. If planning went awry, the government sent word to its banker.
- The Wima Windfall (Indian Express, Coomi Kapoor, Dec 07, 2001)
If you are a Delhi journalist and write a sort of political column, the question most frequently put to you, even by perfect strangers, is, ‘‘So will the Vajpayee government last?’’
- Too Much Emphasis On Capital Adequacy? (Business Line, M. Ramesh , Dec 07, 2001)
AMONG the more significant measures that came under banking sector reforms is the linkage of a bank's capital to its risk-weighted assets, better known as the capital adequacy ratio norm.
- How China Has Surged Ahead Of India (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Dec 07, 2001)
AFTER 15 years of hard work and tough bargaining, China has become a full member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at the recent Doha Ministerial Meet.
- Ambiguous Economics (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Dec 07, 2001)
THE world has long fallen for the claims of economists to the status of a science for their somewhat nebulous field.
- Ugc Ban On Franchise (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 07, 2001)
Franchise, to explain it for the uninitiated, is a permission given by an institution or a company, often with a known brand name, to operate a service or sell its product in a particular area.
- Politician's Freedoms (Business Line, Timeri N. Murari , Dec 07, 2001)
AS I am quite seriously thinking of becoming a politician, I thought I should consult my old pal, Gulabjamun-ji.
- Fdi: Putting It In Perspective (Business Line, S. Venu , Dec 07, 2001)
There is a constant refrain in many quarters that India has not seen adequate FDI inflows, despite a decade of liberalisation, to an extent comparable with China, Brazil or even Malayasia.
- Caste And Social Structure - Ii (Hindu, Satish Deshpande, Dec 07, 2001)
Contrary to the inflated rhetoric of the anti-Mandal backlash, the OBCs are not overtaking the upper castes - not even in the rural areas where they are undoubtedly a force to reckon with.
- Afghanistan As A Land Bridge (Hindu, C. Raja Mohan, Dec 07, 2001)
A cooperative endeavour to build pipelines and transport corridors in the region with Afghanistan as a key transit nation will help reinforce the efforts to have a moderate regime in Kabul.
- Afghanistan As A Land Bridge (Hindu, C. Raja Mohan, Dec 07, 2001)
A cooperative endeavour to build pipelines and transport corridors in the region with Afghanistan as a key transit nation will help reinforce the efforts to have a moderate regime in Kabul.
- Caste And Social Structure - Ii (Hindu, Satish Deshpande, Dec 07, 2001)
Contrary to the inflated rhetoric of the anti-Mandal backlash, the OBCs are not overtaking the upper castes - not even in the rural areas where they are undoubtedly a force to reckon with.
- Crusade On The Field (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Dec 07, 2001)
In the matter of overseas performance, the Indian cricket team and the country’s prime minister are truly made for each other.
- Madame Nui’s Toad And Other Stories (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 06, 2001)
With government debt at a whopping 130 percent of GDP, a near-recession for close to a decade, annual corporate bankruptcies close to three times those a decade ago, and unemployment at an all-time high of 5.4 percent.
- ‘Pak Should Realise Its Days Of Control In Kabul Are Over’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 06, 2001)
Yuly Mikhailovich Vorontsov was in India as President of the Russian American Business Council.
- Terrorist Law Again And Again - I (Hindu, K. G. Kannabiran, Dec 06, 2001)
Restrictive legislation is almost always a signal of repressive institutional change, but is, of course, not the cause of it...
- Points Of Interest (Indian Express, T. V. R. Sher, Dec 06, 2001)
How often have you seen the elder in a family placing a gold necklace around a newborn? Don’t bother! Fate has already placed a chain around the child — an iron chain of debt.
- Leverage Technology To Tackle Competition -- Mr Janki Ballabh, Chairman, State Bank Of India (Business Line, Rajalakshmi Menon, Dec 06, 2001)
WITHOUT being unfair to practising bankers, it has to be said that they hold back more than they reveal in interviews.
- Terrorist Law Again And Again - I (Hindu, K. G. Kannabiran, Dec 06, 2001)
Restrictive legislation is almost always a signal of repressive institutional change, but is, of course, not the cause of it...
- Let Us Make India Resourceful (Business Line, G. Ramachandran, Dec 06, 2001)
ATAL Bihari Vajpayee, the Prime Minister, is regarded with esteem for his leadership, perseverance, the courage to stand up to adversity, and the determination to express protest boldly when confronted with the outrageous actions of others.
- Leverage Technology To Tackle Competition -- Mr Janki Ballabh, Chairman, State Bank Of India (Business Line, Rajalakshmi Menon, Dec 06, 2001)
WITHOUT being unfair to practising bankers, it has to be said that they hold back more than they reveal in interviews.
- New Fertiliser Policy Required To Encourage Balanced Nutrient Use (The Financial Express, Ashok B Sharma, Dec 06, 2001)
The government has so far failed to introduce a comprehensive fertiliser policy.
- History As Nonsense (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 06, 2001)
If history visits us, first as tragedy and then as farce, the writing of history under the present political dispensation seems to be following a similar trajectory.
- Trade In Services: Needed, A Balanced And Proactive Approach (The Financial Express, Pradeep S. Mehta, Dec 06, 2001)
IN a large international organisation like the World Trade Organisation (WTO), in spite of the “one country, one vote” principle, most of the countries do not get what they deserve.
- A More Humane Vision Of Life (Tribune, Harkesh Kaur, Dec 06, 2001)
“God’s in His heaven — All’s right with the world”, wrote Robert Browning. This was an eloquent expression of the poet’s faith in the divine scheme of things. It filled the poet with hope and optimism.
- For The Cause Of Development (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 06, 2001)
We take note of the work which has been done in the general council and other relevant bodies since the ministerial declaration of May 20, 1998 and agree to continue the work programme on electronic commerce.
- On The Road To Extinction (Indian Express, T. F. Thekkekara, Dec 05, 2001)
The so-called ‘gender selection’ kits being advertised in the market has once again brought to the fore the issue of gender bias in the country.
- The Textbook Controversy (Hindu, Achin Vanaik , Dec 05, 2001)
THAT THE BJP-RSS can do what it is doing to school textbooks and garner support for this from some professionals.
- Gas Chamber For Mosquitoes (Business Line, M. Somasekhar, Dec 05, 2001)
A NEW, innovative gadget that promises to lure the mosquito, especially the deadly female of the species, into a trap and rid people of the varied infections it can cause them, will soon be available.
- `Bright Future For Indian Banking' (Business Line, Rajalakshmi Menon, Dec 05, 2001)
IT HAS been ten years since it was recognised that the banking industry cannot continue to drive the economy by merely collecting deposits and lending to predetermined borrowers at predetermined rates.
- Compatibility In Recycling Plastics (Business Line, Mahendra Pandey , Dec 05, 2001)
ALL synthetic products affect the environment over their life-cycles, from the point of manufacturing to disposal as waste. Plastic products are no exception.
- Eu’s Lamy Calls For Patience After China’s Wto Entry (The Financial Express, Jeremy Page, Dec 05, 2001)
BEIJING: The European Union’s top trade official said on Tuesday China’s WTO membership should not produce a stampede to the global body to resolve an expected rash of “frustrations and difficulties” against China.
- Going Up In Smoke (Telegraph, Jack Fairweather, Dec 05, 2001)
On November 1, the World Health Organization issued a statement urging developing countries to take action against tobacco advertising:
- `Bright Future For Indian Banking' (Business Line, Rajalakshmi Menon, Dec 05, 2001)
IT HAS been ten years since it was recognised that the banking industry cannot continue to drive the economy by merely collecting deposits and lending to predetermined borrowers at predetermined rates.
- The Textbook Controversy (Hindu, Achin Vanaik , Dec 05, 2001)
THAT THE BJP-RSS can do what it is doing to school textbooks and garner support for this from some professionals.
- Let Everyone Find His Level (Indian Express, R. C. Hansoti, Dec 04, 2001)
The Supreme Court judgement to consider only merit in admission to super specialities in medicine and engineering to prevent deterioration in the standards of competence in these fields tackles only the tip of the iceberg.
- Sound, Fury And Significance (Hindu, Sudhanshu Ranade , Dec 04, 2001)
It is odd that the discussion on revising history textbooks has stirred up debate on such abstruse questions as whether it is true that Guru Tegh Bahadur (or the Jats or Shivaji) engaged in loot or plunder.
- `Financial Reforms Have Worked, But Rigidities Persist' (Business Line, P. Devarajan, Dec 04, 2001)
Dr Yaga Venugopal Reddy is the only central banker who comes out of his chamber to escort visitors with a warm laugh and a big hullo.
- An Imperfect Solution? (Indian Express, Vivek Khanna, Dec 04, 2001)
This is apropos of the thought-provoking piece, ‘A shot of irony’ (IE, November 25), by Anupreeta Das.
- Cloning Human Embryos (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 04, 2001)
THE STUNNING ANNOUNCEMENT that a small Massachusetts-based biotech company cloned human embryos has evoked a predictable storm of protest.
- Institution Of Government Audit (Tribune, Dharam Vir, Dec 04, 2001)
THE Geneva-based Transparency International rates India at 72 out of 91 countries in its Corruption Perception Index 2001 and that makes it the 20th most corrupt nation today.
- Will Doha Open Window For Non-Trade Issues? (Business Line, Sandeep Singh, Dec 04, 2001)
INDIA has reasons to celebrate after securing major gains in the hard fought agenda of the fourth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation.
- What Next After Doha? (Business Line, K. Prabhakaran Nair, Dec 04, 2001)
WHEN the curtain fell on the WTO Ministerial at Doha, there were mixed feelings.
- `Financial Reforms Have Worked, But Rigidities Persist' (Business Line, P. Devarajan, Dec 04, 2001)
Dr Yaga Venugopal Reddy is the only central banker who comes out of his chamber to escort visitors with a warm laugh and a big hullo.
- Leveraging India's Tourism Potential (Business Line, Gautam Murthy, Dec 04, 2001)
INDIA, once considered the land of ``snake charmers'' is today known in the West as a land of ``mouse movers'' with proven prowess in information technology.
- Time Ripe For Opening Defence Industry To Private Players (The Financial Express, Ranjit B Rai and P K Jain, Dec 04, 2001)
The Indian Navy knows it has a friend in George Fernandes, who is back as defence minister.
- Sound, Fury And Significance (Hindu, Sudhanshu Ranade , Dec 04, 2001)
It is odd that the discussion on revising history textbooks has stirred up debate on such abstruse questions as whether it is true that Guru Tegh Bahadur (or the Jats or Shivaji).
- Trade Debate (Business Line, K. Ramesh, Dec 04, 2001)
THE Commerce Minister, Mr Murasoli Maran, and his team deserve credit for their efforts at the Fourth Ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organisation in Doha.
- Cloning Human Embryos (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 04, 2001)
THE STUNNING ANNOUNCEMENT that a small Massachusetts-based biotech company cloned human embryos has evoked a predictable storm of protest.
- Indo-Canadian Ties Grow From Peacekeeping To Deepening Trade (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Dec 04, 2001)
India and Canada have enjoyed a wide-ranging and broad-based relationship ever since 1947, when India gained independence.
- Connecting Culture (Indian Express, Renuka Narayanan, Dec 03, 2001)
George Harrison's death on Guru Purab Friday (Kartik Poornima) makes one think of the mysterious laws that seem at work in our universe, flashing a tantalising glimpse now and then of their hidden ways.
- Sensitising Officials - I (Hindu, P. Radhakrishnan, Dec 03, 2001)
AS INDIAN society entered into a covenant with itself to be secular, democratic, and egalitarian, encumbered by a heavy socio-cultural baggage of a rigidly caste-based hierarchical structure.
- Gaddafi's Son Comes Calling (Hindu, C. Raja Mohan, Dec 03, 2001)
NEW DELHI, DEC. 2. Guess who is in the capital this week? Besides a host of American officials who will be here to discuss cooperation in defence, there is one `Engineer' Saiful Islam Muammar Al-Gaddafi.
- Assembly Session Or Choreographed Theatre (Tribune, Ram Verma, Dec 03, 2001)
The winter session of the Haryana Assembly opened on November 7 and concluded on November 8. Short and sour, not sweet. Assembly sessions have become a ritual like the Dasehra festival providing fun and fireworks.
- The Politics Of Food -- Keeping The Other Half Hungry (Business Line, Devinder Sharma , Dec 03, 2001)
SOME months ago, a few hundred people in the US mostly agricultural scientists signed an AgBioWorld Foundation petition appealing to the seed multinational giant Aventis CropScience to donate some 3,000 tonnes of genetically-engineered experimental rice.
- Vision 2020 -- Why India Has No Silicon Valleys (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Dec 03, 2001)
THE pioneers of the Silicon Valley took a conscious decision not to build closer than 400 feet from the highway.
- Is Paper Manufacturing Feasible In India? (Business Line, T. S. Vishwanath , Dec 03, 2001)
PAPER mills in India manufacture approximately 350 grades of paper, ranging from writing, printing, kraft and poster to coated art paper, newsprint and laser printing.
- Growing Trade Potential Calls For Direct Air Link With China (The Financial Express, Rupali Mukherjee, Dec 03, 2001)
While China may soon become a preferred trade destination for India Inc, designated air carriers of both the countries are yet to explore the market potential in that country.
- Unequal Growth Trends In Global Economy (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Dec 03, 2001)
WHY do some countries grow fast and some others lag behind? This question has intrigued economists for long.
- Gaddafi's Son Comes Calling (Hindu, C. Raja Mohan, Dec 03, 2001)
NEW DELHI, DEC. 2. Guess who is in the capital this week? Besides a host of American officials who will be here to discuss cooperation in defence, there is one `Engineer' Saiful Islam Muammar Al-Gaddafi.
- Sensitising Officials - I (Hindu, P. Radhakrishnan, Dec 03, 2001)
AS INDIAN society entered into a covenant with itself to be secular, democratic, and egalitarian, encumbered by a heavy socio-cultural baggage of a rigidly caste-based hierarchical structure.
- Human Cloning Is Okay (Indian Express, Monika Koul, Dec 03, 2001)
The reports of human cloning breakthroughs by the Massachusetts-based private company, Advanced Cell Technology (ACT), have revived an ethical debate.
- Excising The Truth (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 02, 2001)
What do the removed portions say? Anita Joshua finds out.
- Excising The Truth (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 02, 2001)
What do the removed portions say? Anita Joshua finds out.
- Delete And Control - The Parivar's Mantra (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 02, 2001)
Freedom of thought is not something the BJP/Sangh Parivar is big on... It wants believers not thinkers. Anjali Mody on the changes in the school history syllabus.
- Not Everything’s Fair (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, Dec 02, 2001)
The Western powers are in Afghanistan to eliminate terrorism. But they must control Alliance forces.
- Delete And Control - The Parivar's Mantra (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 02, 2001)
Freedom of thought is not something the BJP/Sangh Parivar is big on... It wants believers not thinkers. Anjali Mody on the changes in the school history syllabus.
- The Ltte's New Dilemma (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 01, 2001)
THE INTERNATIONAL `CAMPAIGN' against terror has caught the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in a very awkward posture.
- The American Crisis Of Understanding (Tribune, Darshan Singh Maini, Dec 01, 2001)
IN a lighter vein, so characteristic of Mark Twain, the American anti-Establishment writer remarked: “It was wonderful to find America, but it would have been more wonderful to miss it”.
- The Ltte's New Dilemma (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 01, 2001)
THE INTERNATIONAL `CAMPAIGN' against terror has caught the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in a very awkward posture.
- As Cricketer And Mp, I Am Angry (Indian Express, Kirti Azad, Nov 30, 2001)
There have been a lot of emotional reactions from the public over the recent cricket imbroglio.
- On The Road (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 30, 2001)
There was a significant jump in productivity in the United States of America in the Nineties, and estimates by the Institute of International Economics show that 50 per cent of this was due to efficiency gains resulting from openness.
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