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Articles 12621 through 12720 of 27558:
- The Opportunism Of Dalit "Elites" (Pioneer, CP Bhambri, Jan 12, 2002)
The Sangh Parivar has taken upon itself the responsibility of protecting the Hindu religion from Buddhism or Christianity because many Dalits prefer to walk out of the tyrannical Brahamanical social order.
- Revolution Resurgent (Hindu, Ajay K. Mehra, Jan 12, 2002)
Without economic development, strong-arm tactics will not succeed against the naxalites even with the strongest possible anti-terror law.
- Financial Desperation (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 12, 2002)
IT TOOK TWO days for the Government to officially explain that the Ordinance amending the Central Excise Act was meant to facilitate a hike in the excise duties on petroleum products by more than 100 per cent.
- Banks' Asset Portfolios -- Macro-Distortions Over Last Decade (Business Line, P. R. Brahmananda , Jan 12, 2002)
THE previous article examined the course of the ratios of investment in government securities and bank credit to GNP over three decades.
- 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.
- Civies Versus Pits (Indian Express, Cookie Maini, Jan 12, 2002)
BEING an army officer’s daughter, I grew up in the cocooned life of army cantonments.
- Reform Or Perish (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jan 12, 2002)
THE other day, a newspaper headline screamed: `Reform fast, or else perish.'
- Industrial Growth Slumps To 0.9 Per Cent In Nov (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 12, 2002)
INDUSTRIAL growth slumped to 0.9 per cent in November, the lowest for any month during the current fiscal. Compared to this, industry registered a growth of 7.4 per cent in the same month during the previous year.
- The Washington Matrix (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 12, 2002)
IT is a tense countdown to the telecast. As Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf readies to deliver his address to his nation the drums of war have been kept aside.
- Revolution Resurgent (Hindu, Ajay K. Mehra, Jan 12, 2002)
Without economic development, strong-arm tactics will not succeed against the naxalites even with the strongest possible anti-terror law.
- Reform Or Perish (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jan 12, 2002)
THE other day, a newspaper headline screamed: `Reform fast, or else perish.'
- Food For Debate (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam, Jan 12, 2002)
THE introduction of Chapter XIV-B in the income-tax (I-T) law with effect from July1,1995, has provided grist to the judicial windmill. Within a short period of 5-6 years, controversies erupted on almost every aspect of the law.
- Kashmir Beyond Terrorism (Hindu, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Jan 12, 2002)
The challenges that the discontent in Kashmir poses remain unaddressed and the international community will soon begin to extract its price for helping India in the war on terrorism.
- Mobile Subscribers Touch 5.48 M (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 12, 2002)
THE cellular subscriber base in the country has touched 5.48 million, having gained over 2.6 lakh additional customers in December 2001.
- Hindutva Is Elst-Where (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 12, 2002)
According to a body of opinion, the handling of the KN Govindacharya affair by the RSS last week was symptomatic of a malaise that afflicts the Sangh parivar.
- ‘Sept 11’s Lesson: Different Cultures Need To Start Dialogue, Not Conflict’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 12, 2002)
The idea of multiculturalism still holds, says lord BHIKHU PAREKH.
- Let's Give Peace A Chance (Pioneer, Syed Ali Mehdi, Jan 12, 2002)
The worldwide web of communication and commerce, which has come to characterise the post-modern era and marked the success of globalisation, has at once established fresh vistas of manipulation for rulers and rebels alike.
- Tiger Tricks (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 12, 2002)
IF the reported request of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for a temporary base in Chennai to hold peace talks with the Sri Lankan government is true, it is a reflection of its brazenness.
- Financial Desperation (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 12, 2002)
IT TOOK TWO days for the Government to officially explain that the Ordinance amending the Central Excise Act was meant to facilitate a hike in the excise duties on petroleum products by more than 100 per cent.
- The Rape Game Begins Again (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 12, 2002)
FROM a union minister getting public sector units (PSUs) under his charge to foot the bill for hauling members of his constituency all the way to Delhi, to the finance minister’s plan to get the oil PSUs (like Indian Oil and Hindustan Petroleum).
- Nutrition For The Millions (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 12, 2002)
THE LAUNCH OF a scheme to fortify sugar with vitamin A comes at a time when India can ill-afford to continue with the past in its approach to correct serious social failures.
- Unfortunate Row (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 12, 2002)
What was intended as a firm signal to the world of the non-partisan consensus prevailing in India over the issue of cross-border terrorism by Pakistan is threatening to sink to the lowest level of political partisanship.
- General Needs A Rewrite (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 12, 2002)
APART from saving yourself the nightmare of getting stranded on a fogged out Delhi morning, now there is an added advantage in taking a flight westwards from Chennai instead.
- ‘This Is A Fight For Pakistan’s Soul, We Need India’s Help’ (Indian Express, Maj Gen Mahmud Ali Durrai (Ret), Jan 12, 2002)
I tried to present the views from across the border. Yesterday, my friend Shekhar Gupta asked me to expand my thoughts for publication in his esteemed paper.
- Muruga, Muruga (Business Line, D. Murali , Jan 12, 2002)
ONE can't drag gods to courts but that may not hold good for devasthanams.
- Eclipse Of A Star (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 11, 2002)
WHEN K.N. Govindacharya was conspicuously excluded from the new team of the BJP’s central office bearers more than a year ago, not many were convinced by the official reason trotted out for his exit.
- The New `Equation' With Israel (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 11, 2002)
THE DRAMATIC RISK that the Vajpayee administration has now taken to make common cause with a bellicose Israel on the question of fighting externally-sponsored terrorism seems to be the result of some flawed strategic thinking in New Delhi.
- Crisis In Investment (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 11, 2002)
THE TENSIONS ALONG the border with Pakistan are uppermost in the mind of the Government; but the routine must go on and January is when preparations for the annual budget of the Central Government pick up pace.
- Don’t Trash The Nam (Indian Express, Kirtidev Bhatt, Jan 11, 2002)
SUBRAMANIAM Narsimhan’s views on the Non Aligned Movement in ‘Why flog a dead NAM?’ (IE, January 8) made interesting reading. He may have a point in saying that the movement did not lead to any political advantage for India.
- Back To The Wall (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Jan 11, 2002)
What is the game of Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah?
- Blocked Corridor (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 11, 2002)
The Golden Quadrilateral, meant to be a showpiece amongst the Vajpayee Government's development projects, has run into rough weather in Bihar.
- 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.
- Respect The Chair! (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 11, 2002)
ONE of the barbaric trends that is poisoning public life and apt to make boors of the younger generation is to insult the person in the chair in order to express one's displeasure and disagreement.
- Useful Court (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 11, 2002)
Any measure that hastens the tardy judicial process in the country is welcome.
- 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.
- `Agriculture Vision' (Business Line, A. Jacob Sahayam, Jan 11, 2002)
The Partnership Summit-2002 in Bangalore, `Converging on a new business vision' (Business Line, January 5), inaugurated by the British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair, is a boost to Bangalore, India's Silicon City.
- 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.
- Crisis In Investment (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 11, 2002)
THE TENSIONS ALONG the border with Pakistan are uppermost in the mind of the Government; but the routine must go on and January is when preparations for the annual budget of the Central Government pick up pace.
- Less Taxing (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 11, 2002)
THE PROPOSAL TO tax profits of foreign companies on a par with domestic corporates is entirely in order. None of the arguments for a differential tax regime is valid now considering the changed circumstances of the economy.
- 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.
- The New `Equation' With Israel (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 11, 2002)
THE DRAMATIC RISK that the Vajpayee administration has now taken to make common cause with a bellicose Israel on the question of fighting externally-sponsored terrorism seems to be the result of some flawed strategic thinking in New Delhi.
- 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.
- New Golden Triangle (Business Line, Timeri N. Murari , Jan 11, 2002)
BACK in the old days when India was an exotic destination, tourists did the Golden Triangle.
- The Ark Sets Sail (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 11, 2002)
THE decision to despatch teams to explain India’s stand on both terrorism and Kashmir to the world was agreed upon a fortnight ago at an all-party meeting.
- New Golden Triangle (Business Line, Timeri N. Murari , Jan 11, 2002)
BACK in the old days when India was an exotic destination, tourists did the Golden Triangle.
- 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.
- Trips Are Good (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 11, 2002)
Multinational pharmaceutical firms have been expressing reservations about introducing new drugs in India. These reservations are not new and have plagued India since the Patents Act was amended in 1970.
- Less Taxing (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 11, 2002)
THE PROPOSAL TO tax profits of foreign companies on a par with domestic corporates is entirely in order. None of the arguments for a differential tax regime is valid now considering the changed circumstances of the economy.
- Respect The Chair! (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 11, 2002)
ONE of the barbaric trends that is poisoning public life and apt to make boors of the younger generation is to insult the person in the chair in order to express one's displeasure and disagreement.
- Enemies Of Panchayati Raj (Hindu, George Mathew, Jan 11, 2002)
When in the Opposition our political leaders are very vocal about giving powers to local bodies. The moment they grab power, they change colour.
- The Costs Of Popularity (Telegraph, Sudha Pai, Jan 11, 2002)
The approaching assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh have assumed great significance as it is widely perceived that the outcome could affect the fortunes of the National Democratic Alliance government.
- ‘Pak’s Slowly Moving Against Terrorists But It Must Realise The Pressure Is Building Up’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 11, 2002)
Let’s see action from Pakistan, says India’s ambassador on recall Vijay Nambiar.
- Fighting Terrorism: Not This Way (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Jan 11, 2002)
NEW DELHI, JAN. 10. Over the past fortnight, three incidents have taken place on the law and order front in three States.
- Fighting Terrorism: Not This Way (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Jan 11, 2002)
NEW DELHI, JAN. 10. Over the past fortnight, three incidents have taken place on the law and order front in three States.
- Enemies Of Panchayati Raj (Hindu, George Mathew, Jan 11, 2002)
When in the Opposition our political leaders are very vocal about giving powers to local bodies. The moment they grab power, they change colour.
- 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.
- Uncertain Alliances (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 11, 2002)
I HAVE been travelling in the United States for the last three weeks. What strikes me most are the complex undercurrents of reactions in US public opinion towards South Asia.
- A Latter Day Ataturk? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 11, 2002)
IS General Pervez Musharraf’s survival at the helm in Pakistan of any consequence to us?” I asked one of the more thoughtful men in Indian public life. He fell into deep thought.
- Musharraf And Cross-Border Terrorism (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Jan 11, 2002)
How much can India rely on President Pervez Musharraf ending the proxy war through cross-border terrorism that Pakistan has been waging against it for over two decades?
- Other Side Of Palestine (Pioneer, Ashok Patnaik, Jan 11, 2002)
N Jamal Ansari's 'Zionist ideology behind it all' (Second Opinion, December 22, 2001) would serve as a hot meal for any hungry semi-literate this winter.
- 'Heads I Win, Tails You Lose' (Pioneer, M L Kotru, Jan 11, 2002)
If terrorism be terrorism, how come terrorism against the US is to be accepted as more heinous than terrorism against India?
- 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 Year That Went By (Pioneer, C. P. Chinda, Jan 10, 2002)
Year 2001 will be remembered as one of the turbulent years of Indian history.
- 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.
- Backfooted General (Pioneer, Anil Narendra, Jan 10, 2002)
Looking back at the track record of General Pervez Musharraf, it is difficult to trust him. Under pressure, he can say or do anything.
- Quoting Atalji To Atalji (Pioneer, A. Surya Prakash, Jan 10, 2002)
Western leaders and a small club of swadeshi Pak-lovers are once again mounting pressure on Prime Minister Vajpayee for resumption of dialogue with his Pakistani counterpart.
- As Life Ebbed Away (Indian Express, Ashish Mohan Khokar, Jan 10, 2002)
The seventh day of January has often brought me bad news. This time it was of the impending death of Nala Najan, a US-born Spanish dancer-choreographer-critic who had dedicated his life to Indian dance. Bad news travels fasts but e-mails make it worse.
- 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.
- Killing Fields (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 10, 2002)
Thirty-seven soldiers were killed on the borders in the past fortnight.
- Waste Land: A Modern Nightmare (Indian Express, Ravi Agarwal, Jan 10, 2002)
Almost a staggering one billion plastic bottles of mineral water, soft drinks and so on were used in India last year.
- Imagining History (Indian Express, Mushirul Hasan, Jan 10, 2002)
In the second half of the 19th century, textbook transmission formed but one facet of the wider significance of print culture.
- Family Ties (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 10, 2002)
The family has, arguably, been among India’s most traditional institutions and has set the parameters for social relationships in the country. It has dictated not just how people marry, dine and generally socialise.
- ‘Pak’s Moves Are Based On Supposed Assurances From Uk Govt’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 10, 2002)
British generals in India and Pakistan maintained informal channels of communication on Kashmir developments.
- Discussion Of Some Precise Issues (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 10, 2002)
Several cases of child abuse have all over the world caused grave concern to humanity.
- Growing Ties (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 10, 2002)
Israel's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Shimon Peres' visit to India-the third in the space of a year-underlines the warmth and understanding characterising India-Israel relations.
- Kleptolords, Indeed! (Pioneer, Sudhansu Mohanty , Jan 10, 2002)
Of the multifarious lords civilization has seen, kleptolords are the latest and the brightest.
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