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Articles 25221 through 25320 of 27558:
- Afghan Leader Blames Pak. For Taliban Ills (Hindu, George Chakko, Apr 02, 2001)
The Afghanistan Foreign Minister, Dr. Abdullah, concluded his Vienna visit this week rallying support from the Austrian government and the U.N. (UNDCP & INCB) for the Afghan cause against the barbaric acts of the Taliban which controls ov
- Indian Cultural Centre Opens In Russia (Hindu, VLADIMIR RADYUHIN, Apr 02, 2001)
The world's coldest region, Yakutia has become the seventh Russian province to have an Indian cultural centre.
- Dil Hai Hindustani (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 02, 2001)
The dismantling of quantitative restrictions (QRs) on 715 more items of imports brings India closer to the world market.
- Fast Track Courts To Clear Backlog Of Cases (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 02, 2001)
The 1734 fast track courts set up by the Government to reduce the huge backlog of over 2.35-crore cases pending in various courts comes into existence from today.
- Sebi To Probe Hfcl, Zee Trading (The Economic Times, Yassir A Pitalwalla & Girish Kuber, Apr 02, 2001)
THIS could become big, and serious. The finance ministry has asked Sebi to investigate alleged insider trading in the scrips of Himachal Futuristic Communication and Zee Telefilms. The ministry has also directed it to scrutinise the involvement, if any, o
- It Is Not Music To Their Ears (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 02, 2001)
Music is almost dead in Afghanistan. Not just the Bamiyan Buddhas but even the rich and varied musical traditions are falling a victim to Talibanisation.
- It's Time For A Spot Of Stock Taking (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 02, 2001)
There is a surreal quality to the current scandals in the financial market which comes from the throwback to 1992 and the way contagion is spreading like wildfire through the whole financial system.
- Little Known Facts About Neuro Aids (Hindu, R.Prasad, Apr 02, 2001)
Opportunistic infections like tuberculosis of the chest in AIDS patients have received more attention in India. However, many are totally ignorant of dementia and other neurological problems that could afflict AIDS patients.
- Our Report Vindicated By Tehelka Tapes: Cvc (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 02, 2001)
The Central Vigilance Commissioner, Mr. N. Vittal, said the Tehelka tapes ``expose'' had vindicated the interim report on defence deals which was submitted last August, but refrained from disclosing the contents of the final report.
- Politics Of Perdition - Ii (Hindu, P. Radhakrishnan, Apr 02, 2001)
ALTHOUGH BOTH the PT and the DPI have much in common as Dalits and victims of caste oppression, as it often happens with the interplay of caste and politics, the leaders of both are staunch rivals, with Dr. Krishnasamy strongly conscious of the PT's caste
- Prabhakaran Warns Deserters (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 02, 2001)
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam chief, Mr. Velupillai Prabhakaran, warned that the cadre who surrender to the armed forces will be hunted down and killed.
- Imf Keeps Pak. On Tenterhooks (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Apr 02, 2001)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the second tranche of $133 millions standby loan for Pakistan while keeping the military government on tenterhooks about providing $3.5 billion poverty reduction grant facility (PRGF).
- Qrs System Dismantled (Hindu, SUSHMA RAMACHANDRAN , Apr 01, 2001)
The Government dismantled the system of quantitative restrictions (QRs) on imports and announced a strategy to promote agricultural exports as a step towards achieving a one per cent share in global trade.
- Jarring Notes In The Hindutva Symphony (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Apr 01, 2001)
THE BHARATIYA Janata Party may sometimes seem to be out of sync with the rest of the Sangh Parivar orchestra, but always the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, like the maestro conductor, keeps control with its baton, ensuring that the different players in its
- Balco Privatisation And Political Tantrums (The Economic Times, N Narasimhan, Mar 31, 2001)
THE privatisation of the Bharat Aluminum, a central PSU, is the most transparent effort thus far in privatising a PSU.
- Third Quarter Gdp Growth Dips To 5.7 P.C. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2001)
India's economic growth took a dip in the third quarter of the current fiscal year (2000-01) with the gross domestic product (GDP) growing only at the rate of 5.7 per cent during October-December 2000.
- World Wakes Up To Sleeping Buddha (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Mar 31, 2001)
People all over the world who grieved over the destruction of the giant-sized Bamiyan Buddha statues, including the tallest one there, have something to cheer about.
- When Bush Comes To Shove (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2001)
The Bush administration decided, to the dismay of Japan and the Europeans, to abandon the Kyoto agreement on limiting emissions of carbon dioxide and five other greenhouse gases.
- Pak. Steps Up Sponsorship Of Terrorism: Report (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2001)
Pakistan stepped up sponsorship of cross-border terrorism in India through ``qualitative improvement'' in weapons, communication equipment and training given to Pakistan-based terrorist groups.
- Cbi Arrests Ketan Parekh (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2001)
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Mr. Ketan Parekh, leading stock broker, in connection with the Rs. 130- crore pay-order scam.
- 'Fernandes Okayed Krasnopol Deal' (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Mar 31, 2001)
The former Defence Minister, Mr. George Fernandes, used his discretion to clear the deal for the Russian laser-guided Krasnopol shells, even after shortcomings were discovered during high-altitude trials.
- Pak. Denies Move To Change Statute (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Mar 31, 2001)
The military Government in Pakistan denied reports that it is contemplating to make major changes to the Constitution.
- Qrs Removal To Be Centre Stage Of Exim Policy (Hindu, SUSHMA RAMACHANDRAN , Mar 31, 2001)
The ritual Export-Import policy announcement is not likely to hold many surprises despite the enormous media hype this year.
- Rbi Split To Be Modelled On Bundesbank (The Economic Times, Jayanthi Iyengar & Rajiv Goel, Mar 31, 2001)
DAYS of the RBI as the omnibus regulator seem to be numbered. The government is proposing to curtail its supervisory and regulatory function along the lines of the German reserve bank, after the regulatory disaster of the last few weeks.
- Speight Barred From Entering U.S. (Hindu, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Mar 31, 2001)
The U.S. has barred the Fiji coup leader, Mr. George Speight, and several of his followers from entering the country. This decision was taken by the Secretary of State, Gen. Colin Powell, after reviewing the role of those involved in
- Testing Times (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 31, 2001)
THE difficulties faced by WTO members in arriving at an agenda for a new round of trade negotiations prior to the Qatar ministerial meet is not entirely unexpected.
- Shunning India (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2001)
India's tourism is not taking off. Much as our bureaucrats and politicians would like us to believe that there has been a steady, even an impressive, rise in the number of visitors, the truth is that this is not just blatant exaggeration, but also wishful
- The Jana Rekha (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 31, 2001)
The Bharatiya Janata Party president Jana Krishnamurthi’s idea of a code of ethics for party MPs, MLAs and all elected representatives is, indeed, remarkable.
- The Economics Of Lng (The Economic Times, Vikram S Mehta, Mar 31, 2001)
Against the backdrop of the unresolved debate over Dabhol and other electricity tariffs and the guarantees required to underpin infrastructure projects, there is merit in highlighting the comparable financial issues that surround the LNG industry.
- Restart The Countdown (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 30, 2001)
A great deal was riding on the successful launch of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) from Sriharikota. By the standards of the Indian Space Research Organisation, the rocket on the pad on Wednesday morning was a monster, 49 metres high w
- Make Up Your Mind, Cpi(m) Tells Cong. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2001)
NEW DELHI, MARCH 29. The CPI(M)-led Left Front today warned the Congress on its proposed tie-up with the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal hinting that this ``anti-Left move'' could have other serious repercussions for politics at the Centre.
- Try Again (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 30, 2001)
THE ABORTED FLIGHT of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) should be seen by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as an opportunity to analyse and set right things in a highly prestigious space endeavour. Dr. K. Kasturirangan, Chair
- Structural Adjustment & Trade: The South Asian Connection (The Economic Times, Manoj Pant, Mar 30, 2001)
IN AN earlier article (ET, March 16) I had argued that, contrary to traditional presumptions of trade theory, more and more of trade is conducted between similar countries.
- Failure Of Policy (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 30, 2001)
THE HOLLOWNESS OF the Government's claim of dealing with the problems in Indian agriculture has been demonstrated once again by the decision to raise the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat by Rs. 30 a quintal, an increase of 5 per cent over last year's
- Localised Problem May Be Behind Gslv Launch Failure (Hindu, N. Gopal Raj , Mar 30, 2001)
BANGALORE, MARCH 29. The Indian Space Research Organisation appears to be leaning to the view that a localised problem was responsible for the malfunctioning of one of the liquid strap-on engines on the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). As a
- Minor Hitch (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 30, 2001)
THE LAST-MINUTE cancellation of the maiden flight of India's geo-synchronous satellite launch vehicle ought to be no more than a minor hitch in our long and enduring space saga.
- Mullah Omar's Game Plan (Hindu, T. Sreedhar, Mar 30, 2001)
THE SUSPENSE over the future of Lord Buddha's statues in Bamiyan is all over now. On March 11, the Taliban leadership informed the rest of the world that its cadres had completed the job. A Taliban sympathiser even told me that Lord Buddha was against ido
- No Time For Placebos (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 30, 2001)
THE PROPOSED "one-time settlement" of the massive outstandings of state electricity boards seems riddled with unsavoury write-offs and waivers. It would set a bad precedent and send wholly wrong signals.
- Pm Visiting Iran To Consolidate Ties (Hindu, C. Raja Mohan, Mar 30, 2001)
NEW DELHI, MARCH 29. In a bid to consolidate bilateral relations with one of India's most important neighbours, the Prime Minister, Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, is travelling to Iran early next month. The Government today formally announced that Mr. Vajpayee
- Census Shows Drop In Assam Population (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2001)
The provisional census figures released by the Registrar-General of India show a decline of 5.39 per cent in the decadal growth of population in Assam.
- Bjp Plans Code Of Ethics (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2001)
In what is seen as a direct response to the unsavoury Tehelka episode, the Bharatiya Janata Party president, Mr. Jana Krishnamurthi, today announced his resolve to put into place ``a code of ethics for party MPs, MLAs and all elected
- Pak. 'Grudgingly' Backs Annan's Candidature (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Mar 30, 2001)
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 29. Pakistan has `grudgingly' endorsed the candidature of the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, for a second term.
- Excessive Reliance On Private Investment Is A Risky Strategy (The Economic Times, T.T.Ram Mohan, Mar 29, 2001)
THE STRATEGY was brilliant, unfortunately the underlying assumptions did not hold. It is doubtful that any CEO could get away with an explanation of that sort. The finance minister is being treated rather more indulgently.
- Cong. Hopeful Of Deal With Trinamool (Hindu, Javed M. Ansari , Mar 29, 2001)
NEW DELHI, MARCH 28. At the end of its day-long deliberations, involving both central as well as State leaders, the Congress(I) expressed optimism over sewing up its alliance with the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal.
- Dhotis Meant For Poor Sold As Waste Cloth (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Mar 29, 2001)
NEW DELHI, MARCH 28. Dhotis meant for distribution to poor people in Tamil Nadu under the State Government's Free Dhoti Scheme 2000, are being sold in Delhi as ``waste cloth'' with a dhoti available in two pieces for Rs. 10 each.
- Piecemeal Defence (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 29, 2001)
After the sleaze of the last fortnight comes more palatable news from the defence establishment. Conscious of the image rebuilding requirements, the Union Cabinet has immediately got down to the task of considering the recommendations of a group of minist
- West Bengal Cong. Workers Demand Mamata Apology (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2001)
KOLKATA, MARCH 28. The Trinamool Congress supremo, Ms. Mamata Banerjee, will have to apologise to the Congress for calling it the Communists' B-team, say the West Bengal Congress workers who demonstrated today in Kolkata demanding a honourable negotiation
- Vincent George's Accounts Frozen (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2001)
NEW DELHI, MARCH 28. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has frozen five bank accounts belonging to Mr. Vincent George, his wife, Mrs. Lily George, and his two children. The CBI registered a case on March 20 under the Prevention of Corruption Act ag
- Tariffs And Infrastructure (The Economic Times, Alok Sheel, Mar 29, 2001)
IT IS well known that high tariffs act as a barrier to international trade, distort domestic resource allocation, and ultimately reduce efficiency and welfare. The consumer, in particular, is short-changed, as he has to pay well above international prices
- Sufism And Hindu Mysticism (Indian Express, Khwaja Hasan Sani Nizami, Mar 29, 2001)
To speak of Sufism and Hindu mysticism is indeed like entering into the domains of Sheikh Mohiuddin Ibne Arabi and Shankaracharya. For a layman and a commoner, it is not easy to obtain a visa to enter into this hallowed region.
- 'Musharraf No Different From Other Military Rulers' (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Mar 29, 2001)
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 28. The Pakistan Chief Executive, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, has been roundly criticised by political and religious parties and the media for his announcement two days ago that he has no intention to retire from service in October this year.
- Regional Divide In Software Exports (Hindu, V. S. Sambandan, Mar 29, 2001)
FACTS OFTEN run counter to popular hype. The case of India's exports of computer software and services is a case in point. The popular hyperbole surrounding some States as cyber capitals of the emerging economy, it has become evident, is just that: hyperb
- Gslv Launch Aborted (Hindu, R. K. Radhakrishnan, Mar 29, 2001)
SRIHARIKOTA, MARCH 28. India's quest to bridge a technological gulf in its space programme suffered a setback when the launch of its biggest rocket, a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), was aborted one second before the 3.47 p.m. take-off at
- Law To Check Erring Builders Planned (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2001)
NEW DELHI, MARCH 28. The Centre plans to enact a model law to regulate the activities the developers, builders and architects to sternly deal with the evil of unsafe as also illegal buildings. The new law would make registration for developers, builders a
- Mixed Results (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 29, 2001)
THE JUSTIFIABLY NOTEWORTHY features in the provisional results of the population census of 2001 pertaining to a national reversal of the adverse sex ratio, increase in the rates of literacy and deceleration in population growth would have to be viewed aga
- Irda Efforts To Prevent Al Mismatch (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2001)
NEW DELHI, MARCH 28. The Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), Mr. N. Rangachary, today assured investors that the Authority would look into the functions of all insurance companies, including their investment pattern, and
- India, U.S. And Gulf Security (Hindu, C. Raja Mohan, Mar 29, 2001)
EXPLORING THE prospects for political cooperation with the United States in the Indian Ocean area, the Gulf in particular, must be at the top of the agenda of the External Affairs Minister, Mr. Jaswant Singh, when he travels to Washington next week for th
- Sebi Directive On Functioning Of Bse Broker Directors (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2001)
MUMBAI, MARCH 28. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) today issued a directive to Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) barring any broker from acting as a director on the board of BSE. SEBI issued this directive in the wake of elections of three brok
- About Time (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 29, 2001)
THE GOVERNMENT'S decision to review the various export promotion schemes has not come a day too soon. Apart from the mounting costs of these schemes — reports speak of costs in the range of upwards of Rs 20,000 crore — there are two other issues.
- A Mango Republic? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 29, 2001)
APPLES, grapes and oranges are being imported into India, much to the ire of domestic manufacturers. They are hounding the government to levy huge import duties — and the venal politicos, to whom protection is quite the same racket that it was to Don Corl
- Bangladesh: Transformation & Turmoil - Ii (Hindu, Muchkund Dubey , Mar 29, 2001)
Bangladesh has a culturally homogenous society, but a fractured polity. The liberation war against outside domination was over at the end of 1971; but the war within is still continuing. There is a deep division in the country as to which of the two major
- Abolish The Pmo (Hindu, Ajay K. Mehra, Mar 28, 2001)
THE REFERENCE in the Tehelka tapes to disproportionate influence wielded by certain officials in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has put this office with a history of dubious controversies in the eye of a storm all over again. Ironically, this time it i
- Puzzling Patterns In Census 2001 (Hindu, C. Rammanohar Reddy, Mar 28, 2001)
CHENNAI, MARCH 27. The larger picture presented by the 2001 Census is a very positive one: literacy rates have increased hugely in the past decade, the sex ratio (the number of women for every 1,000 men) has improved and the population growth rate has slo
- R.K. Jain Apologises To Yashwant Sinha (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2001)
NEW DELHI, MARCH 27. The controversial former Samata Party treasurer, Mr. R. K. Jain, of the Tehelka tapes episode, today apologised to the Union Finance Minister, Mr. Yashwant Sinha, saying ``all the statements attributed against you and others made by m
- Abolish This Monopoly (The Economic Times, Arvind Panagariya , Mar 28, 2001)
IN JANUARY, when I wrote that public-sector monopoly in India had been abolished in virtually all sectors except railways, I made one major error of omission: higher education.
- Nanavati Panel Term Extended (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2001)
NEW DELHI, MARCH 27. The Union Cabinet today decided to extend by six months the tenure of the Justice Nanawati Commission which is inquiring into the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi, following the assassination of the former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.
- Role For Arun Singh (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Mar 28, 2001)
NEW DELHI, MARCH 27. In a move to fine-tune the national security establishment, the former Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Arun Singh, has been appointed special adviser to the Defence Minister, Mr. Jaswant Singh.
- Ugc Circular On Vedic Astrology Causes Resentment (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2001)
BANGALORE, MARCH 27. The University Grants Commission's decision to start departments of Vedic Astrology in Indian universities, offering certificate, diploma, under-graduate, post-graduate and doctoral courses in ``Jyotir Vigyan'' from the next academic
- Tehelka Won't Hit Rating If Reforms Carry On: S&p (The Economic Times, Yassir A Pitalwalla, Mar 28, 2001)
THE TEHELKA controversy is not likely to result in a change in the country’s foreign currency credit rating, provided the Centre is able to push through the reforms outlined in the Union Budget.
- Temporary Reprieve (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 28, 2001)
THE SUPREME Court's decision to put off the deadline for Delhi buses to convert to compressed natural gas till September 30 is at best a temporary reprieve. Adherence to the March 31 cut-off would have been an invitation to disaster.
- Keep The Faith (Times of India, T N Madan, Mar 28, 2001)
THE late Prof M N Srinivas, who was the doyen of Indian sociologists at the time of his death in 1999, had explored in a major work early in his career the social function of ritual in sustaining society. Subsequently, he explored in a number of shorter w
- Brajesh Takes After Haksar (Hindu, Inder Malhotra, Mar 28, 2001)
With Parliament initially paralysed and subsequently in recess, the war of words over the explosive Tehelka expose has shifted to the streets. This is no surprise. But there is an unexpected and significant twist to the tale. Attention has suddenly shifte
- Case Filed Against Balco Md (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2001)
RAIGARH, MARCH 27. The 25-day- old controversy surrounding privatisation of BALCO took a new turn today with the police registering a criminal case against its new managing director, Mr. S. C. Krishnan for allegedly insulting the National Flag by removing
- Myanmar: Junta Working For Transition? (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Mar 28, 2001)
SINGAPORE, MARCH 27 Myanmar's top leader, Senior General Than Shwe, has called for eschewing conflict and confrontation in turning the country into a peaceful and democratic State.
- Bangladesh: Transformation & Turmoil - I (Hindu, Muchkund Dubey , Mar 28, 2001)
IN A report I had prepared at the end of 1972 for the United Nations, on technical assistance requirements of the fledgling state of Bangladesh, I had predicted that it was among the few developing countries which had the best chance of transforming its f
- Charting A Brave Path (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 28, 2001)
RESTRUCTURING STATE FINANCES, an oft- neglected approach to a State's economy, has now been accorded its due importance at the policy level by the Karnataka Chief Minister, Mr. S. M. Krishna, in his Rs. 286.05-crore deficit Budget for the year 2001-02. Wh
- Kamal Nath Walks The Extra Mile To Humour Mitra (Hindu, MALABIKA BHATTACHARYA, Mar 28, 2001)
KOLKATA, MARCH 27. The Congress high command today decided to humour its West Bengal unit leaders urging them to come to Delhi tomorrow to discuss the Trinamool Congress' offer of seats in the coming Assembly election.
- Leaders Talk, Cadres Sulk (Hindu, MALABIKA BHATTACHARYA, Mar 27, 2001)
KOLKATA, MARCH 26. The efforts of the Trinamool Congress and the Congress to tie up for the coming Assembly election in West Bengal received a jolt today when a large section of functionaries of both the parties openly aired their opposition to the allian
- Legal Implications Of Tehelka Expose (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Mar 27, 2001)
NEW DELHI, MARCH 26. Even as Mr. Justice K. Venkataswami, retired judge of the Supreme Court, has been appointed the one-man Commission to probe the Tehelka exposure, lawyers feel that bribing by the Tehelka team to conclude a `non-existent arms deal' con
- The Third Eye (Hindu, S. Varadan, Mar 27, 2001)
OUR COUNTRY had entered a dangerous phase a few years ago when people had started accepting corruption as an inevitable part of life. The rampant corruption that is prevailing all over the country affecting the day to day life of an ordinary citizen has o
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