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Articles 1121 through 1220 of 27558:
- 'I Am Disappointed By The Pace Of Reform' (The Financial Express, Rahul Bajaj, May 19, 2005)
There is a dilemma at the heart of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. Its political mandate was on a pro-people and not a pro-economic reform platform.
- Air Force Seeks Bush Nod For Space Weapons (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The US Air Force is seeking President Bush's approval of a national security directive that could move the United States closer to fielding offensive and defensive space weapons...
- Through The Third Eye (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 19, 2005)
Railway mantri Lalu Prasad Yadav’s latest decision to ban the sale of bottled colas on all passenger-trains, as also the earlier one to suspend and then reinstate an official who had the “temerity” to ask ticketless RJD MPs for ID-cards...
- China Hits Back In Yuan, Textiles War Of Words (The Financial Express, Reuters, May 19, 2005)
China on Wednesday dismissed US criticism of its fixed currency peg and attacked European and US steps to curb Chinese textile exports as unfair.
- Laloo's Car Was Not Attacked With Stones, Says Forensic Report (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Quoting the final FSL report, the Vadodara Police Commissioner said the ''car also had no mark of any stone pelting.''
- No Fear Of Flying (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 19, 2005)
The G-4 group of nations — India, Germany, Japan and Brazil — has circulated a draft UN resolution that envisages veto powers for newly-inducted Security Council Members.
- Of Monumental Value (Deccan Herald, PRIYANKA HALDIPUR, May 19, 2005)
We have to do our bit to save the beauties of the past even if it means disposing that packet of chips in a garbage can, instead at the premises of cultural monument that will bear the atrocity with lips sealed, says PRIYANKA HALDIPUR
- India Receives $3.75 Billion Fdi In 2004 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
India has received a record Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of $3.75 billion (Rs 17,266.52 crore) during the calender year 2004, government said on Wednesday.
- Reliance Chalks Out Retail Blueprint (Business Standard, Joydeep Ray, May 19, 2005)
Ahmedabad will be the first among 18 cities where Reliance Industries Ltd will set up state-of-art shopping malls, to be named after its founder Dhirubhai Ambani.
- In Fodder Heap (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 19, 2005)
MR Lalu Prasad Yadav’s continuation in the Union Cabinet has become all the more untenable following the framing of charges against him in yet another fodder scam case.
- Cost In Blood (Indian Express, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 19, 2005)
The horror in Andizhan in eastern Uzbekistan that began on Friday last has not yet been fully revealed to the world.
- India, Pak Should Jointly Invest In Kashmir: Mufti (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Thursday suggested that India and Pakistan jointly invest in the power sector of the state to harness its 20,000 megawatt power potential that would meet electricity requirements of both countries.
- A Common Bickering Platform (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, May 19, 2005)
As over 40 top leaders of the UPA coalition assembled at the PM’s residence on Wednesday and held discussions on national issues, there were occasions when only one-upmanship and personal interests came to the fore.
- How The Koran Fought The Authoritarian State (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, May 19, 2005)
In the protests about the now discredited report about the alleged desecration of the Koran, repressive regimes used the bogey of ‘Islamic extremists’ to stamp on public freedom
- Miles To Go For Upa To Prove Its Merit (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The UPA (United Progressive Alliance) has to be congratulated for completing its first year in office without any major hiccups. It has managed its unruly alliances with the Left, RJD and Ram Vilas Paswan’s LJP quite well.
- The Odd Couple (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 19, 2005)
It’s in the interest of both Sonia and Manmohan that the authority of the PM remains uncontested
- Advani Cautions Upa Against Depending On Left (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The BJP President, Mr L.K. Advani today launched a frontal attack on the Left parties advising Prime Minister Manmohan Singh not to fall prey to the Communist propaganda.
- Intach Roadmap To Preserve Tribal Heritage (Indian Express, PRARTHNA GAHILOTE, May 19, 2005)
After drawing up recommendations for the Central and state governments on preservation of tribal heritage, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage has worked out a roadmap to create urban awareness about the ‘national treasures’ and the ne
- Bangladesh Accuses India Of Intrusion (Hindu, Reuters, May 19, 2005)
Bangladesh accused a group of Indian border guards of intruding into its territory on Thursday, in an escalating row on their long and porous border.
- Making India ‘Flat’ Needs Simple Economics (The Financial Express, NIRVIKAR SINGH, May 19, 2005)
Earlier this month, I attended TiEcon 2005, the annual conference of The Indus Entrepreneurs, a South Asian networking organisation born in Silicon Valley, now becoming a global force.
- India, Canada To Put Ties On ‘Faster Track’ (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
India and Canada have agreed to put bilateral ties on a "faster track" even as New Delhi urged for greater investment, especially in the infrastructure sector, in the country.
- Please Talk Govt To Govt, Says Denel, But Mod Is Not Amused (Indian Express, Ritu Sarin, May 19, 2005)
Dissatisfied with the written responses sent to them by South African arms manufacturer Denel, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has decided to continue its freeze on the company for further purchases.
- Reforming The Railways (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
With Lalu Prasad as minister for railways, whatever hope remained for substantial reform of the system had been discounted a year ago.
- Coal For Power (Business Standard, Editorials, Business Standard, May 19, 2005)
Even if the government does manage to resolve the Dabhol issue soon and then is able to get more investors to set up power plants, it is unlikely that the crisis in the country’s power sector will go away.
- Bis, Gail Form Exclusive Cell To Develop Standards (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
THE Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and GAIL (India) Ltd on Tuesday formed an exclusive cell for the development of standards for high-pressure oil and gas transmission pipeline systems.
- Us Sets Currency Deadline For China (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The US Treasury, in its twice-yearly report to Congress on exchange rates and trade, stopped short on Tuesday of accusing China of currency manipulation but made clear it expected revaluation within six months.
- How Almost Everyone In Kerala Learned To Read (Christian Science Monitor, Nachammai Raman, May 19, 2005)
At the Janaranjini preschool in the state of Kerala in rural southern India, children aren't building castles in the sand. Instead, as they sit cross-legged in front of a thin layer of sand, they are learning the fundamentals of reading and math.
- No Small Dilemma (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
world's biggest retailer wanted to scale up sourcing substantially from India and the retail sector opened up to allow the company make "significant" investments in the country.
- Tn: World Bank-Aided Project Launched For Tsunami-Hit (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Ms Jayalalithaa has sought the World Bank's support for the water resources consolidation project.
- Pepsi Plant Charged With Overexploiting Groundwater In Ap (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The Pepsi bottling plant at Madhurawada on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam is overexploiting groundwater by sinking some 40 borewells, as a result of which the people in the vicinity are facing great hardship, according to Mr P. Pulla Rao, economist and hu
- `It, Pharma, Textiles Sectors To Drive India-Eu Trade' (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Industry chamber Assocham has said that IT, pharma, textiles and agro-food sectors would be the key to India's expanding trade and economic ties with the European Union.
- M&m Launches Tractor Range In Serbia (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has announced its foray into the East European market with the launch of the 39-50 HP ranges of tractors in Serbia.
- Independent External Monitors For Ongc Contracts From July (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Independent external monitors will screen Oil and Natural Gas Corporation's contract initiatives from July.
- Rs 256-Cr Project To Tackle Ttp Pollution Issue (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The Kerala Cabinet has approved a Rs 256.1-crore project to tackle the problem of pollution caused by effluents from the State-owned Travancore Titanium Products Ltd (TTP).
- Layoffs Loom Large For Surat Diamond Workers (Business Line, Gaurav Rahuvanshi, May 19, 2005)
The Surat diamond polishing industry, which accounts for eight out of 10 diamonds sold in the world, while soaring in value terms, may force diamond polishing units to lay off workers because of lower volumes.
- Lack Of Proper Mechanism Hits Implementation Of Eco Projects (Business Line, G. K. Nair , May 19, 2005)
Absence of proper mechanism for taking up the Centrally sponsored environment related projects might deprive the State of two important programmes.
- Krbl To Expand Non-Basmati Exports (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
KRBL Ltd, a leading exporter of basmati rice, plans to expand its non-basmati exports with a variety from the South and invest in information technology to enhance its interaction with farmers.
- Icici Bank Plans To Increase Presence In Rural Areas (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
ICICI Bank plans to increase its points of presence in rural areas throughout the country from 3,500 to about 17,500 by FY06.
- Chennai Port To Install Wind Curtains To Prevent Coal Dust (Business Line, Raja Simhan T. E., May 19, 2005)
The Chennai Port Trust (ChPT) is installing wind curtains along the harbour's beachfront to prevent wind carrying coal dust into the city.
- Polavaram Project Will Spell Doom For Tribals: Human Rights Forum (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The Human Rights Forum, Andhra Pradesh, has urged the State Government to give up the proposed mega project on the Godavari at Polavaram in West Godavari district
- Plant Load Cracker (The Economic Times, A K BASU, May 19, 2005)
The central regulator in the power sector, A K Basu is no stranger for players in the electricity sector.
- Posco May Sign Mou With Orissa Govt Next Month (Business Line, Ambarish Mukherjee, May 19, 2005)
POHANG Steel Company (Posco) of South Korea is expecting to sign the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Orissa Government next month since the issue of exporting of iron ore stands resolved.
- Garment Exporters Seek Level Playing Field (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , May 19, 2005)
Indian apparel exporters have not been the major beneficiaries of free trade in textiles and clothing with various domestic constraints hobbling them from making a quantum jump in the markets overseas.
- Sales Tax Demand Of Rs 4,962 Cr On Gail Set Aside (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The Gujarat Sales Tax Tribunal, Ahmedabad has set aside the sales tax demand of Rs 4,962 crore on GAIL (India) Ltd.
- Spectrum Allocation - Disturbing The Cdma-Gsm Wavelength? (Business Line, Krishnan Thiagarajan, May 19, 2005)
To realise the mobile subscriber base target of 200 million by 2007, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has suggested a sharp increase in the allocation of additional spectrum on a need-based basis for both CDMA and GSM operators.
- China's Way Ahead Of India On Software Piracy List (Christian Science Monitor, Sudha Nagaraj, May 19, 2005)
INDIA has managed to slip out of the list of 20 countries with the highest incidence of software piracy, despite a 1% increase in piracy rate.
- Do Not Rely On The Left: Advani (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Warns against "vindictive policy" towards previous BJP-led Government
- Ncaer Projects 7.2 P.C. Gdp Growth (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has projected an overall economic growth of 7.2 per cent in the current fiscal, backed mainly by industry (7.6 per cent growth) and the services sector (8.5 per cent).
- Cartosat-1 Sends High Clarity Images (Hindu, T.S.Subramanian, May 19, 2005)
Some spectacular images of several countries have been beamed down by Cartosat-1 spacecraft of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and they include a riveting pilot's view of the Khed Brahma area bordering Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- No Bar On Fiis Issuing Pns: Sebi Chief (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday ruled out the prospect of imposing any ban on foreign institutional investors (FIIs) issuing `Participatory Notes'.
- Diversion Of U.S.-Bound Chinese Textiles Into Eu Feared (Hindu, BATUK GATHANI, May 19, 2005)
Surging Chinese exports had led to deterioration of production among European producers
- Edict Against Suicide Attacks In Pakistan; Kashmir Exempted (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, May 19, 2005)
A group of 58 religious scholars belonging to schools of Islamic thought in Pakistan have issued an edict (fatwa) against suicide attacks in the country.
- Low Cost Computer Maker To Work With Software Community (Hindu, G. Ananthakrishnan, May 19, 2005)
Encore Software Limited of Bangalore, which recently unveiled a set of low cost computers, will work with the independent software community to develop open source applications for professionals and various industry segments.
- Small Satellites Making It Big (Hindu, N. Gopal Raj , May 19, 2005)
Small satellites, which are cheaper and quicker to build, are also a low-risk way to test new technology.
- Dangers Of The Ltte's Air Capability (Hindu, R. Hariharan, May 19, 2005)
That the LTTE has flouted the spirit of the peace process with total impunity to strengthen its ability to wage war should be a matter of concern for the international community.
- No Sting In Mayajaal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
There is more bark than bite in Mayawati's threat to withdraw support to the United Progressive Alliance Government.
- Scripting A Solution (Hindu, M. S. PRABHAKARA, May 19, 2005)
A huge row has erupted over what the proper script for the Manipuri language should be.
- Revamp Higher Education In India (The Financial Express, J L AZAD, May 18, 2005)
Education, as a service industry, comes under the purview of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (Gats).
- Pm Promises Strict N-Safeguards (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today sought to assure the international community about its non-proliferation concerns and said that India was prepared for “broadest” engagement with the international non-proliferation regime provided its indigenous ...
- Unbundling Of Sebs Postponed (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
The government has decided to extend the deadline for unbundling of state electricity boards by six months beyond June 9, 2005.
- Barren Earth Under The Mighty Tree? (The Financial Express, PV MATHEW, May 18, 2005)
Verghese Kurien epitomised a resurgent India during the ’60s and the ’70s when the Nehruvian model still held sway, and governments did everything to stymie enterprise.
- Nod To Star-Tata, Sun Dth Ventures (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
In a move that would spur competition in the direct-to-home (DTH) arena, the government said today it had cleared the applications of Star-Tata combine as well as that of Kalanidhi Maran’s Sun TV.
- Panel Hears Graft Charges Against Deuba (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
A powerful anti-graft body in Nepal heard today charges of corruption against former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba who was sacked from office by King Gyanendra more than three months ago.
- She Fought The Odds Like A One-Woman Army (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, May 18, 2005)
"My fear for life seemed extraneous when I saw the devastation people suffered"
- Dth Gets Real With Sun ‘N’ Space (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
The government on Tuesday cleared the Rs 1,600-crore Tata-Star direct-to-home (DTH) broadcasting venture almost over a year after the application was made.
- Nhrc Notice To Punjab Police (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to the Punjab police on the alleged death of a dalit man in police custody on April 21, 2005.
- Govt Silent On Chinese Incursion In Arunachal (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, May 18, 2005)
The government today maintained total silence on reports of a Chinese incursion in Arunachal Pradesh even as Beijing denied such reports.
- World Bank Ready To Extend Rs. 7510-Cr. Loans (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
The World Bank has expressed its willingness to extend loans to the tune of Rs.7510 crores to the Andhra Pradesh Government for development of roads, irrigation and slum area development scheme.
- Usa Speaks Tough On Uzbek Onslaught (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, May 18, 2005)
The Bush administration on Monday had harsh words for its ally in the war on terrorism saying it was “deeply disturbed” by reports that soldiers in Uzbekistan fired on unarmed civilians during anti-government protests in that country last week.
- Veto Issue “matter Of Concern”: Usa (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
Pressed for veto power by India and other G-4 countries in the expanded UN Security Council, the USA has said the issue is a “matter of concern” to it and will raise “a lot of different views among different nations”.
- Sebi Bans Ubs Securities (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 18, 2005)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) today cracked down on a foreign institutional investor, UBS Securities, over its role in the stock markets crash of Black ....
- Charges Of Andhra Pradesh Far From Truth, Says Kharge (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
The State Government has termed as "far from the truth" Andhra Pradesh's charge that it was creating hurdles for the latter's irrigation projects in the Krishna river basin.
- Tata Motors Pays 125 P.C. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
In spite of a significant jump in input costs, strict cost controls and pick-up in sales volume saw Tata Motors report a 53 per cent rise in net profit for 2004-05 at Rs. 1,237 crores against Rs. 810.34 crores in the previous year.
- India Rushes To Enter Elite Club (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , May 18, 2005)
India, acting in concert with Japan, Germany and Brazil, yesterday took the bold, but risky, step of circulating a draft UN resolution, which, if adopted, could see all four countries elected permanent members of the Security Council by the middle of...
- More Charges Framed Against Lalu Yadav (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today filed charges against Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with his alleged role in perpetrating a multi-million rupees fodder scam, along with former Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra ...
- States To Get More Powers (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
The union finance ministry is thinking of increasing the financial powers of the states to implement the central government schemes.
- Rural Banks To Be Strengthened (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
An internal working group set up by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended a change in sponsorship of poorly performing regional rural banks (RRBs).
- Financial Reforms On Fast Track (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
Finance minister P. Chidambaram today said the government would aggressively push ahead with financial sector reforms and he hopes to wrap up the relevant legislative business within the first half of this financial year.
- Pervez To Stand For Election After Term Expires In 2007 (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
Pakistan’s military ruler President Pervez Musharraf will stand for election after his current term expires in 2007, a government minister said today, a plan swiftly denounced by political opponents.
- Double Standards (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 18, 2005)
A recent World Bank report vindicates what many of us have been saying all along—government is the best paymaster in the country and public sector employees are a privileged lot vis-a-vis their private sector counterparts.
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