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Articles 9021 through 9120 of 27558:
- Trading Gets Boost (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 02, 2004)
IT is a please-all Foreign Trade Policy. Replacing the Exim Policy, it sets an ambitious agenda of doubling India’s share of global trade in five years — from 0.8 per cent to 1.5 per cent by 2009.
- Slightly Worse (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 02, 2004)
In the Reserve Bank of India’s annual report for 2003-04, of particular interest are the Central bank’s views on gross domestic product growth, inflation and interest rates for 2004-05. The RBI suggested 6.5 to 7 per cent in the May credit policy, and the
- Space Tech For Global Security (Deccan Herald, U R RAO, Sep 02, 2004)
There is need for greater cooperation among space powers to promote global security essential for world peace
- Science Of Choices To Tame Numbers And Noises (Business Line, D. Murali , Sep 02, 2004)
What do you call "the firms and institutions that together make it possible for money to make the world go round"?
- Free At Last (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 02, 2004)
India must not drop its guard as the Iraqi situation shows no signs of normalisation
- Unshackle Trade (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 02, 2004)
The FTP has a roadmap for the growth of the country’s economy
- The Doping Game (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 02, 2004)
The olympic games at Athens were notable for sporting highs and doping lows. As many as 25 athletes — sprinters and long-distance runners, cyclists, short-putters, discus-throwers, boxers, rowers, and above all, weightlifters — were found guilty of drug
- Russia's Women Suicide Bombers (Hindu, Nick Patron Walsh, Sep 02, 2004)
According to Russian officials, the use of Chechen suicide bombers is proof that foreign Islamic extremists have infested the separatist movement.
- President’S Gesture (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 02, 2004)
THE President of the country bringing the hands of Capt Amarinder Singh and Mr Parkash Singh Badal together was more than an unusual photo-opportunity.
- Panic Unwarranted (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 02, 2004)
Financial Markets are on a stampede with yields going up in tandem with the inflation, and the Annual Report of the Reserve Bank of India seems to reflect much of that fear when actually it need not.
- Lessons From A Close Call (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 02, 2004)
The release of the seven persons, including three Indians, taken hostage by an extremist organisation claiming to be part of the Iraqi resistance will be greeted with great relief.
- When Parliament Is Paralysed (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Sep 02, 2004)
IT is a small mercy that in the deepening darkness caused by the almost total paralysis of Parliament because of highly inflamed but wholly meaningless confrontation between the government and the BJP-led Opposition some minor shafts of light have begun
- Unwriting History (Telegraph, Sumit Mitra, Sep 01, 2004)
Arjun Singh may be looking for a vaccine to detoxify education, but the infection is already too widespread
- The Centre Must Hold (Hindu, Harish Khare , Sep 01, 2004)
The Manmohan Singh Government should not allow itself to be swept off its feet by the frivolous public discourse.
- Pleasing Policy (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 01, 2004)
The commerce ministry was set up in the beginning of World War II to ration imports. German U-boats were sinking the British merchant fleet and shipping capacity was constrained.
- Portents Of Civil War (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Sep 01, 2004)
As Khaleda Zia cosies up to fundamentalists, secular nationalism is the target in the turbulent politics of Bangladesh
- Present Continuous (Telegraph, NIVEDITA MENON, Sep 01, 2004)
A bold and challenging voice has emerged in the past few years: that of a section of the Dalit intelligentsia, most well-known among whom is Chandra Bhan Prasad.
- Rooting Out Jehadi Terrorism — A New Look For Us Intelligence? (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Sep 01, 2004)
The bipartisan National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, better known as the 9/11 Commission, recently submitted its report to the US President, Mr George W. Bush.
- Spillover Of Nepal’S Crisis (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 01, 2004)
THERE are some reports that the Maoist problem in Nepal is threatening to spill over into the bordering districts of India. The firing incident in Julaghat in Uttaranchal's Pithoragarh district on Saturday, in which a two-year-old girl was injured serious
- Party Hopping (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 01, 2004)
For many Indian politicians any party is good enough as long as it helps them stay in power. The caretaker chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Mr Gegong Apang, is an old hand at switching parties in order to cling to power.
- New Foreign Trade Policy — Going For The Big League (Business Line, Geethanjali Nataraj, Sep 01, 2004)
In a clear signal that economic reforms are back on track, the thrust of the New Foreign Trade Policy is on export promotion, moving away from quantitative restrictions and improving competitiveness of industry to meet global market requirements.
- The New Colombo Spirit (Tribune, H. K. Dua, Sep 01, 2004)
Seventeen years ago around this time of the year Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi landed at Colombo airport by an Indian Air Force plane in the thick of the Sri Lankan crisis. He was not taken to the city in a cavalcade by road. Instead, he landed at Colombo's
- This Is Paradise? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 01, 2004)
For all his talk of political reform, President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has once again demonstrated a reluctance to loosen his absolute grip over the Maldives.
- Unchanged Quarter Century For Farmers (Business Line, Sharad Joshi , Sep 01, 2004)
At the end of a quarter century of struggle, the typical farmer is as badly indebted as he was at the beginning but stands vindicated and cleared of all charges of being indolent, ignorant and incompetent.
- U-Turn On Uma (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 01, 2004)
THE Karnataka Government's decision to withdraw all the cases registered against former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharati is welcome.
- What's New In Trade Policy? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 01, 2004)
The context in which the new Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) has been presented seems as important as the policy itself. It replaces the five-year Export Import Policy (2002-07), the most
- How To Sell Culture (Telegraph, Shobita Punja, Sep 01, 2004)
The Olympic Games are over, and many in India feel that this large and wonderful country has much to do and miles to go. The 2008 Beijing Olympics is going to be a grand affair — the Chinese are very good at showcasing their culture and giving it a
- 400 Years Of A Holy Book (Deccan Herald, NARANDAR SINGH, Sep 01, 2004)
Exactly 400 years ago the Guru Granth Saheb was installed in the Golden Temple. Here is its history
- Threat To Historic Sites (Hindu, Zainab Bahrani, Sep 01, 2004)
Coalition forces are doing little to prevent the widespread looting and destruction of Iraq's world-famous historical sites.
- Hard Times Ahead (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 01, 2004)
THE interest rates are set to rise. That is what the RBI’s annual report, released on Monday, indicates. Within hours of the RBI announcement, the State Bank of India raised its fixed interest rates on home loans by 25 to 50 basis points.
- A Macro Policy With Micro Focus Too (Business Line, M. Rafeeque Ahmed , Sep 01, 2004)
THE approach and content of the National Foreign Trade Policy (NFTP) should enthuse everyone in the export business.
- A Big Push To Small Exporters (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 01, 2004)
The manmohan singh Government's five-year Foreign Trade Policy, unveiled by the Commerce Minister, Mr Kamal Nath, on Tuesday, has gone micro.
- Agm Bonanza (Deccan Herald, BINA SHAJI KURUP, Sep 01, 2004)
If you’re inclined to doze during an AGM, you’re off to a false start, as the orgy is bound to follow
- Canada’S Punjabi Press Lacks Talent (Tribune, Gobind Thukral, Sep 01, 2004)
BY its sheer size, it overwhelms. There are 14 broadsheet-Punjabi weeklies, one daily and several monthlies besides some web editions in Greater Toronto alone.
- Cautious Optimism (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 01, 2004)
The economy is on a sound footing but truant and rising prices can cause a few hiccups
- Children Of Lesser Gods (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 01, 2004)
The sex industry is made up of hundreds of children who have no means of escape
- Fertiliser Subsidy Demystified (Business Line, Viren Kaushik, Sep 01, 2004)
FERTILISER subsidy in India has attracted a lot of attention, comments and criticism in recent years. Its critics say that the burden of nearly Rs 12,000 crore annually cannot be sustained in a free and market-driven economy.
- Guru Granth Sahib’S Message Is For All (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Sep 01, 2004)
LIKE Muslims and Christians, Sikhs are “ahle kitab”. Theirs is Guru Granth Sahib which celebrates its 400th anniversary on September 1. Unfortunately, the Shiromani Akali Dal, the organiser, does not have good credentials.
- Divided Over Daughters (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 30, 2004)
The controversial Jammu and Kashmir Permanent Residents (Disqualification) Bill has met the fate it deserved. Its rejection by the Assembly is welcome in the larger interest of the state and the country.
- Faltering Bush Plays Terror Card (Hindu, Paul Harris, Aug 30, 2004)
A year ago, George W. Bush was expected to be invincible; instead he is fighting for his political future.
- Escape Route (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 30, 2004)
The Punjab Police seems to have achieved considerable expertise in allowing jailbirds to make good their escape. The most recent and sensational was the Ferozepore jailbreak by three dreaded criminals last week right before its eyes.
- Drop In Inflation Rate (Business Line, A. Seshan, Aug 30, 2004)
The financial press has played up the reported "fall" in inflation rate to 7.94 per cent for the week ended August 14 from 7.96 per cent in the previous week.
- Humane Face (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 30, 2004)
The CBI needs to be independent of govt interference and become people-friendly
- Competition In The Air (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 30, 2004)
It is not surprising that the country's first no-frills airline, Air Deccan, has come up with another scheme slashing fares to unimaginably low levels.
- Chatterati (Tribune, Devi Cherian, Aug 30, 2004)
An epitome of humility the 34-year-old Major Rathore from Jaisalmer got our nation victory at the Olympics. After cricket where only a handful of countries excel, it was a major achievement by Rathore in getting a silver to savour for eternity that’s ...
- Can Consumers Refuse To Suffer `Service Tax' Add-On? (Business Line, D. Murali , Aug 30, 2004)
What should have been more entertaining than the recent meeting between the Opposition leaders and the Prime Minister is the series of parleys between the striking truckers and the mandarins of the North Block.
- Momentum Versus Value Investing (Business Line, B. Venkatesh , Aug 30, 2004)
Value investing is a popular long-term investment style. From Warren Buffett to David Dreman and Bill Miller, value managers have outperformed the market in the long run.
- Between War And Peace (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 30, 2004)
A silver lining actually emphasises the density of dark clouds. And so it has been for India at the Olympics, where but for a lone No 2 spot in trap shooting, we are far down in the list of honours.
- Seafood Industry Looks For Lifeline (Business Line, Mony K. Mathew , Aug 30, 2004)
For nearly a decade now, the country's seafood industry, that of Kerala in particular, has been finding the going tough after an extended period of smooth sail on the export front both in terms of volume and forex earnings.
- At Last, I Know (Tribune, Amar Chandel, Aug 30, 2004)
The year was 1970. Like most students of that time, I used to go to college five kilometres away on a cycle. Motorcycles and cars were a luxury which only a select few enjoyed.
- Wishes Are Not Medals (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 30, 2004)
A silver lining actually emphasises the density of dark clouds. And so it has been for India at the Olympics, where but for a lone No 2 spot in trap shooting, we are far down in the list of honours.
- Budget, Service Tax And All That (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Aug 30, 2004)
Even as the new Government completed its first 100 days in office, the abrupt end to the Budget session with the Opposition not finding enough `political space' to play its legitimate role...
- Stem The Rising Tide (Telegraph, Ashok Ganguly, Aug 30, 2004)
By a single act of passing a legislation in the state assembly to prevent the flow of water into Haryana and Rajasthan, the Punjab government has put in train events which will have long-term reverberations across India.
- Unproductive Confrontations (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Aug 30, 2004)
Politics in India is on the simmer again but not over substantive issues of governance. The polity is getting unnecessarily confrontational, with no one sure of how the system would get out of this unproductive face-off
- Unconvincing Dollar Rally (Business Line, V. Anantha Nageswaran, Aug 30, 2004)
Though the dollar rallied when spot crude oil prices pulled back by more than 10 per cent during the week ended August 27, it does not mean the currency has strengthened.
- The Empire Talks Back (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma, Aug 30, 2004)
Using the white man’s language and idiom, Arundhati Roy takes the United States of America by storm
- Regulatory Lightness (Telegraph, S. L. Rao, Aug 30, 2004)
Indian governance has alienated people from government. Procedures are complex and secretive so that even many government servants find them hard to follow.
- Stop Work (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 30, 2004)
Irony is the chosen mode of history, even when it decides to move in cycles. It is possible, again, to reiterate the old saying, what Bengal thinks today, India thinks tomorrow — but not without irony. Bandhs and rallies now appear to be ...
- Neglect Of Alternative Medicine (Tribune, Jangveer Singh, Aug 30, 2004)
The only Government Ayurvedic College in Punjab is situated a stone’s throw from the residence of Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh in Patiala. The Chief Minister visits it to cast his vote.
- Serve Up Some Competition (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Aug 30, 2004)
For those policy-makers racking their brains to find the means to reverse the rising inflation, two events last week must provide some refreshingly different clues.
- Return Of Inflation: Challenge To Monetary Policy (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Aug 30, 2004)
Speaking on the occasion of the Budget on July 8, 2004, the Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, referring to the price situation, said: "Although there are short-term pressures on prices, the outlook for the year is benign and the Government is fully ...
- Power Probe (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 30, 2004)
Justice and peace seemed to have become divergent possibilities in Manipur. Each seemed possible only at the expense of the other.
- Planning For The Future (Hindu, Ashok Parthasarathi, Aug 30, 2004)
Public investment needs to be raised sharply on improving infrastructure in the rural areas in a labour-intensive manner.
- Opposition And Parliament (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 30, 2004)
Parliamentary misconduct has become so routine that it might appear a waste of effort even to discuss the whys and wherefores of it.
- Strategic Options (Deccan Herald, B V SHENOY, Aug 30, 2004)
While getting gas through overland pipelines is cheaper, shipping LNG is a safer option
- Renewable Energy To Play Crucial Role In Meeting Energy Needs (Tribune, Manoj Kumar, Aug 29, 2004)
With rising oil import bill and growing demand for energy, India is finding it hard to meet its energy requirements. Consequently
- Peace At A Crossroads (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Aug 29, 2004)
The mileage counters of the Jammu and Kashmir peace process seem to have been reset to zero. Dialogue between the secessionists and the Government seems stalled, a consequence of both sides being unwilling or unable to make major unilateral concessions.
- Is Stoppage Of Parliament The Only Answer? (Hindu, Inder Malhotra, Aug 29, 2004)
It has been my privilege to cover the country's apex legislature since the very first session of "provisional Parliament" in February 1950.
- Jihadi Groups: Alive And Killing (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 29, 2004)
Indian authorities have pointed to a renewed offensive of cross-border infiltration and argued that this would not be possible without official Pakistani patronage.
- Most Kannada Films Are One-Day Wonders (Deccan Herald, M BHAKTAVATSALA, Aug 29, 2004)
It surely was to happen following last year's elections for the post of the President of the KFCC when the one backed by the exhibitors won over the other backed by a group of film producers.
- Singing The Blues Away (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 29, 2004)
A hundred days is hardly a Mosaic jubilee. And most certainly, Mr Manmohan Singh has very little to celebrate after one hundred days in office.
- When Kashmiris’ Faith Extends Explicitly To The Supernatural (Tribune, David Devadas, Aug 29, 2004)
A few weeks ago, a Kashmiri friend took me to a shop off the high profile Residency Road in Srinagar. It was a curio shop that sold artifacts as well as jewellery. A grey-haired gentleman in an old fashioned suit sat at the far end of the shop and my ...
- When Power Brokers Rule The Roost In Varsity Campuses (Tribune, Vikram Chadha, Aug 29, 2004)
While the universities replicate the universe of knowledge and wisdom, our universities have also come to epitomise the subtleties and intricacies of complex political processes.
- Which One Will He Shoot? (Telegraph, Ruchir Joshi, Aug 29, 2004)
There is something about arriving in New York City that is truly exhilarating. There is something about the compound smell of gasoline, pretzels ...
- They Wanted To Create Another August 15 (Telegraph, Ashis Chakrabarti, Aug 29, 2004)
Twenty-nine years after Sheikh Mujib’s assassination, his daughter survived the seventh attempt on her life.
- Justice Anand Flays Trafficking Of Women, Children (Tribune, Humra Quraishi, Aug 29, 2004)
This week saw the release of the report of the "Action Research on Trafficking in Women and Children" by National Human Rights Commission Chairperson Justice A.S. Anand.
- Moderate Voices In Islam (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Aug 28, 2004)
A community freed from the constant pressure of having to justify and explain itself is likely to feel more confident to take a harder look at itself.
- Nihang And The Ticket Collector (Tribune, Darshan Singh Maini, Aug 28, 2004)
The Nihangs are not often seen in cities, and we know, they are a very special tribe, with a hoary history in Sikh chronicles. It’s on some special occasions — festivals, village sports, gurpurb celebrations — that we watch them in action, attired in ...
- Odds And Ends (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 28, 2004)
He swears he has always played by the book. And that’s why businessman-turned-film producer Jagdish Sodha finds himself in a spot
- Onam Offering (Deccan Herald, K. S. Parthasarathy, Aug 28, 2004)
The alleged serpent in the bushes was more like a symbol for their deception
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