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Articles 10721 through 10820 of 23072:
- What Will The Cm Learn On The Road? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, Feb 24, 2006)
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy’s flying visits to Tiptur, Shravanabelagola and Hirekerur within ten days of promising that he would mostly travel across the State by road underlines the disconnect between public relations and practice.
- Us Scientists Close Ranks Behind Indians Over Visa (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Embarrassed over denial of visa to a top Indian scientist to travel to the US, the American scientific community has thrown its weight behind the applicant.
- ‘Like Americans, The People Of India Have Suffered From Terrorist Attacks On Home Soil’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 24, 2006)
I came here today to talk about America’s relationship with two key nations in Asia, India and Pakistan.
- Tourist Inflow Into State On The Rise (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
The number of domestic and foreign tourists visiting Karnataka has more than doubled in the last few years, Parliament was informed on Thursday.
- Samarra's Tragedy: The Past And The Future (Hindu, Saeed Naqvi, Feb 24, 2006)
The cameras are on the fallen dome of a great shrine in Samarra and waiting to see if Shias and Sunnis will be at each other's throats.
- Srinagar Up In Arms Against Shooting (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Demonstrators at the historic Lal Chowk area pelted stones at security forces accusing them of shooting and injuring a youth at Court Road on Thursday.
- Ex-Iisc Chief Gets Visa To Us (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Feb 24, 2006)
The State Department’s change of heart came after concern was expressed in several quarters, both in the US and abroad, that distinguished foreign scientists are being needlessly excluded from attending legitimate conferences, seminars and . . .
- Now, `Zodiac Trees' To Promote Tourism (Hindu, S. Anil Radhakrishnan, Feb 24, 2006)
It is another step towards promoting eco-friendly tourism in the State. An exhibition of potted seedlings of 27 trees that "correspond" to the zodiac sign, organised by the Directorate of Ecotourism, was an eye-opener for those who stepped . . .
- `Tipu Was An Enterprising Personality' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Historian Kurup highlights the constructive efforts of Tipu Sultan
"A blueprint for a reservoir across the Cauvery, naval headquarters in Bangalore under a naval board, renovation of ports and harbours, establishment of factories outside India,
- The Kalabagh Dam: The 1986 Episode (Dawn, Vaseem Jafarey, Feb 24, 2006)
The controversy over the Kalabagh dam has abated somewhat, but conflicting views are still being expressed about what happened in the past. Letters and interviews published in newspapers put the blame on various persons and institutions.
- Lessons From Educational Loans (Business Line, R. Vaidyanathan, Feb 23, 2006)
An education loan is an investment in the inter-generational sense and, hence, pointed policy formulations are urgently required in this sector, says R. Vaidyanathan, suggesting sustainable models for ensuring recoveries.
- School For Reform (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 23, 2006)
A stay abroad, however brief, gives a welcome change of perspective to the view of home news.
- Bungus Valley To Be Brought On Tourist Map: Cm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that UPA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Mrs. Sonia Gandhi have taken necessary steps for fostering the ongoing peace process with Pakistan.
- Poor Tom Plus Two (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 23, 2006)
Why should Tom, Dick and Harry be referred to as a trio unworthy of attention? What is their fault? Over the years --- rather centuries --- they have come to be identified as lesser beings --- ordinary individuals.
- A Rough Journey Down The Line (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Feb 23, 2006)
The third Rail Budget of the UPA Government is all set to be unveiled on Friday and the Railway Minister, Mr Lalu Prasad, will once again show his legerdemain of keeping the rail users happy by not resorting to any hike either in the passenger . . .
- ``We Will Nudge India, Pakistan'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
A historic opportunity on Kashmir: Bush
United States President George W. Bush said on Wednesday said the U.S. would encourage both India and Pakistan to address ``this important issue.
- Kumaaraswamy Swears By Metro (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
CM, wife coo with childlike delight after Delhi Metro ride
I think Metro Rail is the best alternative for the problems faced by the commuters of Bangalore City.
- Fossil Find Could Change History Of Mammals (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 23, 2006)
A new fossil find of a mammal that lived 120 million years ago with upright forelegs as that of a dog and stretched out hind legs like a lizard’s could upturn accepted history of mammalian evolution, researchers said.
- Name Recalling (Indian Express, JAYA RAMANATHAN, Feb 23, 2006)
It was to be my first trip abroad (over two decades ago), and my first port of call was to be Germany. Travelling with a husband who swore by everything German,
- Towards ‘Gene Revolution’ (Tribune, C.D. Mayee, Feb 23, 2006)
IN India cotton is about the most important cash crop. It is grown throughout the year, in all climates and on all soil types. Over 30 lakh small farmers grow this crop.
- Kashmir Maha Panchayat: Learning From History (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Feb 23, 2006)
The Delhi Conference on Jammu and Kashmir offers the prospect of a dialogue with the State's peoples — and a break with a flawed history of back-room deal making.
- Saving Vultures From Diclofenac (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 23, 2006)
Vultures are unprepossessing birds. In fact, as harbingers of death that ghoulishly wait for animals to breathe their last and gorge themselves on the carcass, they are more likely to repel than win admiration and affection.
- Making A Hero Of A Man Best Ignored? (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Feb 23, 2006)
The case of British historian David Irving, who was jailed for three years by an Austrian court for denying the Holocaust, is likely to cloud the current debate on freedom of expression just when the liberals seemed to be winning the argument.
- Bird Flu: Intensive Farming Link (Hindu, John Vidal, Feb 23, 2006)
Animal farming and man's intrusion into the environment are major factors in the spread of new diseases.
- Tatas Launch `Plantation Trails' In Eight Estates In Kodagu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
These holiday homes will initially be confined to 36 rooms there
Looking for a retreat far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life? Here is a new attraction.
- I Am Still With Janata Dal (S): Kumaraswamy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Chief Minister confident of convincing party leaders on aligning with the BJP
Kumaraswamy does not meet BJP leaders
Meets Union Ministers and discusses State projects
Decision on the metro rail to be taken in a month
- Truth Shall Prevail (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 23, 2006)
Jurisprudence history has been made. Judiciary, our finest institution, . . .
- Free Speech, Even If It Hurts (Dawn, Michael Shermer, Feb 23, 2006)
“MORE women died in the back seat of Edward Kennedy’s car at Chappaquiddick than ever died in a gas chamber at Auschwitz.”
- India A Global Leader And Natural Partner: Bush (Hindustan Times, S Rajagopalan, Feb 23, 2006)
Terming India a "global leader", a "natural partner" and a "good friend", President George W Bush declared on Wednesday that he will use his upcoming visit to advance the US’s strategic partnership with India.
- Without Jobs, Kashmiris Set Their Sights On Army (Reuters, Sheikh Mushtaq, Feb 23, 2006)
On a bright, sunny day nearly 5,000 young Kashmiris mass outside a heavily guarded Indian army camp.
- 'Possibility Of Bird Flu In Humans' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
The next 24 hours will be an agonising wait for the government and India’s health experts. The verdict on five human samples is awaited.
- Neoconservatism’S Ends And Means (Deccan Herald, Francis Fukuyama, Feb 23, 2006)
The US needs to reframe its foreign policy not as a military campaign but as a political contest for hearts
- Tata Coffee Forays Into Hospitality (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Tata Coffee Ltd (TCL), announced the launch of its Eco-tourism venture, ‘Plantation Trails,’ which is a cluster of holiday homes in Coorg, in the city today.
- Managing The Trade Deficit (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Feb 23, 2006)
Pakistan incurred a record external trade deficit of $6.5 billion in the first seven months of this financial year ending June 2006. That marks a leap of 127.3 per cent over the deficit of $2.858 billion recorded in the same period last year.
- David Irving’S Predicament (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 23, 2006)
At a time when European countries are aggressively defending the right to freedom of speech, the sentencing to three years in prison of British historian David Irving in Austria for speeches he made in 1989 in which he denied the authenticity . . .
- Bush Shares Musharraf’S Vision For Democracy (News International, Kamran Khan, Feb 23, 2006)
US president says Kashmir solution must be acceptable to Pakistan, India and Kashmiris; mourns loss of lives in Bajaur
- Nobel Peace Prize Down The Ages (Dawn, F.S. Aijazuddin, Feb 23, 2006)
Since the Nobel prizes were first instituted in 1901, they have acquired a dignity of purpose and a purity of intent that makes one forget, as do flawless white lotus blossoms growing out of a muddy lake, the murkiness from which they originate.
- Resolve Kashmir, Bush Tells India And Pakistan (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Feb 23, 2006)
Says US wants ‘free and fair’ elections in Pakistan in 2007
- Cm Set To Board Metro Project (Deccan Herald, B S Arun, Feb 22, 2006)
The new chief minister, on his second visit to New Delhi, will on Wednesday morning take a personal look at the way the world-class Delhi Metro is run.
- Signature Campaign For Classical Language Status To Kannada (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Gulbarga-based organisation takes the initiative
Sankalana' to launch the campaign on February 25
Volunteers of the organisation to go to different colleges, universities and schools to collect signatures
- Indo-Irish Issues And Imperatives (Deccan Herald, Bidanda M Chengappa, Feb 22, 2006)
India and Ireland, which have historical links and common interests, are exploring new aveneues
- Nuclear Reactors Today, What Next? (Indian Express, VASANT GOWARIKER, Feb 22, 2006)
I once headed ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. So, India’s launch vehicles is a subject of my interest. Which causes me to ask: after America sorts out the nuclear deal with India, what next? Launch vehicles?
- Get Serious About Wetlands (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 22, 2006)
Wetlands, which cover seven million hectares in the country, are rightly described as the "kidneys of the ecosystem."
- Time For Reason And Restraint (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 22, 2006)
Uttar Pradesh Haj and Minority Welfare Minister Yaqoob Quereshi went outrageously over the top — violating the law and all norms of propriety and decency — in announcing a cash reward of Rs.51 crore for the head of the `cartoonist' . . .
- `Temple Renovation Being Carried Out In Accordance With Religious Norms' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Work going on at Talacauvery and Bhagamandala temples
35 per cent of renovation work has been completed
It will be completed by May next
The project cost has escalated from Rs. 10.5 crores to Rs. 12.65 crores
- Beware Not Tyranny But Electronic Tags (Hindu, George Monbiot, Feb 22, 2006)
The creeping extension of technology that can be implanted in our bodies will eventually break down all the barriers between us and the state.
- In Japan, Finding One's Roots Is No Problem (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Tracing one's roots in some detail beyond 10 or even five generations may be difficult for many, but not for Professor Noboru Karashima. The respected Japanese scholar specialising in Indian studies says he has records of his ancestors, . . .
- Heritage Project For Kochi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Fundacao Oriente, a Lisbon-based cultural, philanthropic and social organisation, is working on a heritage conservation project titled "Reanimation Kochin" in collaboration with the Kerala Government and the Our Lady of Hope Church, Vypeen.
- A Train Full Of Nostalgia, Excitement (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 22, 2006)
The Thar Express' first journey saw people throng the route in Pakistan and India.
- Don't Be Smug (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Feb 22, 2006)
There can hardly be two opinions that India's 4-1 triumph over Pakistan in the one-day series in the neighbouring country will be etched in golden words in the country's cricket history
- A Quantum Leap (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , Feb 22, 2006)
Not many realize the significance of Chirac’s visit to India
The Elysee Palace, it would seem, has no faith in astrology. If its present occupant, Jacques Chirac, had faith in soothsayers — like politicians in India and elsewhere in the Orient
- Karna: Bird Sanctuaries Placed Under Surveillance (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Karnataka has taken preventive measures in its bird sanctuaries and tanks frequented by migratory birds in view of the outbreak of bird flu in Maharashtra, a top official of the Forest department said today.
- Alliance Française (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 22, 2006)
Indo-French relations are still more about gestures rather than substance, notwithstanding the nine agreements signed during President Jacques Chirac’s visit. This is a pity because France is one of the world’s leading industrial and agricultural nations.
- Renovation Of Big Temple Tower In Thanjavur Completed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
As a prelude to mahakumbabishekam to be held next year
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has completed the renovation of Keralandhagan tower at the entrance of the Big Temple.
- Culling Of Birds Continues In Two States (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, Feb 22, 2006)
Railways ban chicken dishes and eggs, notwithstanding Centre's advisory that serving these items is safe
More than 2.5 lakh birds killed
25 tonnes of feed destroyed
Payment of compensation begins
- Flu Response Delayed: Centre (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
The Centre today admitted that reporting of bird flu cases was late. Maharashtra animal husbandry department said they were informed two days late on 10 February about the “suspected bird flu cases” at Nandurbar.
- A Wish List For Inclusion In The Coming Rail Budget (The Financial Express, M RAVINDRA, Feb 22, 2006)
It is that time of the year again when the common man, the industrialist and the consumer wait with bated breath.
- Reality Check (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Feb 22, 2006)
Prompt action is key to reining costs of bird flu
It’s been only two days since the government first confirmed the outbreak of bird flu in parts of Maharashtra, but the economic costs are already beginning to be felt.
- Continuity Of Economic Initiatives (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 22, 2006)
According to a report appearing in this newspaper, for the first time in the history of the country the foreign direct investment in Pakistan is likely to surmount $ 3 billion during this current financial year, more than double as compared . . .
- What Is On The Farmer's Wish-List (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Feb 22, 2006)
If finance ministers continue to do what they have been doing the last 58 years, the fate of the farmer and his son may be like that of the match-girl of the fable, who froze to death, hungry and forlorn.
- West’S Double Standard (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
British historian David Irving was sentenced to three years in prison by an Austrian court in Vienna on Monday for denying the Holocaust. He pleaded guilty at the trial on the charge of denying the Holocaust dating back to 1989.
- Armed Forces, Railways Drop Chicken From Menu (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
The Railways has decided to take off chicken and egg dishes from its menu and has banned chicken and eggs in any form on trains and stations. Instructions to this effect have been issued to all zonal railways and to IRTC.
- Turbulence Over Cartoons (Dawn, Najmuddin A. Shaikh, Feb 22, 2006)
Sixteen persons die in cartoon protests in Nigeria. At least nine killed in Libya in clashes over cartoons; 12 killed in Afghan protests and five in Pakistan this week.
- Missing Facilities (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 22, 2006)
By all considerations, the resumption of the Thar rail link is a step forward in the peace process with India.
- Cultural Treasure Trove (Hindu, C. S. Ramakrishnan, Feb 21, 2006)
Collection of articles on the cultural glory of India from the time of the Vedas
- West Bengal Election Results (Hindu, SURESH NAMBATH, Feb 21, 2006)
Presents the complete and detailed results of the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal
- Foes United Against A Maestro's Movie (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Feb 21, 2006)
Steven Spielberg's film Munich has angered both Israelis and Palestinians
- France To Double Trade With India In Five Years (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
Investment support to infrastructure, urban planning
Hailing India as "one of the world's main engines of growth,'' French President Jacques Chirac announced on Monday that the two countries had decided to double their trade in the next five years . . .
- Railways Ties Up With Sbi Card (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
Traveller loyalty card launched to tap the huge market
The Indian Railways on Monday tied up with SBI Card to launch a co-branded credit card and traveller loyalty card to tap the huge railway passengers market through bonanzas to customers . . .
- Us Won't Mediate On Kashmir: Expert (Hindustan Times, Meenakshi Iyer, Feb 21, 2006)
The US has consistently turned down Pakistan's call for mediation on the Kashmir issue and it will continue to do so, says an American expert on South Asian affairs.
- Spread Of Bird Flu (Deccan Herald, Elisabeth Rosenthal, Feb 21, 2006)
The first reports of bird flu that cropped up in recent days in widely separated countries – India, Egypt and France – highlighted the disease’s accelerating spread to new territories.
- Indonesia's Leader Does A Balancing Act (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Feb 21, 2006)
Susilo Yudhoyono is trying to be a friend of the United States while staying an authentic leader of the world's largest Muslim-majority state.
- Tasks Before Chidambaram (Tribune, Janak Raj Gupta, Feb 21, 2006)
MR P. Chidambaram, Union Finance Minister, is capable of taking innovative and non-conventional fiscal measures to rejuvenate the economy. Credit goes to him for implementing a uniform VAT in a federal set-up like ours where states and the Centre . . .
- France Will Follow Us N-Lead (Hindustan Times, Nilova Roy Chaudhury, Feb 21, 2006)
French President Jacques Chirac’s visit to the country has “significantly boosted” India's chances to acquire long-denied nuclear technology, and India and France are “close to concluding a bilateral agreement” to cooperate in developing . . .
- Blow To State As Goa Stops Entry Of Poultry (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
With concern for its Rs 1,500-crore tourism industry uppermost on the agenda, Goa has sealed its borders to poultry from outside the state. The worst hit will be the suppliers from Karnataka who send in 70 per cent of poultry and 80 per cent of eggs.
- Railways, Sbi Card Launch Co-Branded Credit, Loyalty Card (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
The Indian Railways on Monday tied up with SBI Card to launch a co-branded credit card and traveller loyalty card to tap the huge railway passengers market through bonanzas to customers, each time they log on to the Indian Railway Catering and . . .
- Tourism Industry Jittery (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
The outbreak of bird flu in neighbouring Maharashtra is being anxiously monitored by the Goa government and the state’s tourism industry, which would be the worst affected if the virus moves across the border.
- Government Bans Retail Sale Of Tamiflu (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
The Centre has banned the sale of Tamiflu (only drug effective in treating bird flu in human beings) in retail outlets three days after avian influenza struck Navapur in Maharashtra. So far no human case has been reported in the country.
- Spread Of Fascism (Hindu, B.R.P. BHASKAR, Feb 21, 2006)
This book is a collection of essays, talks and interviews by the eminent historian, K. N. Panikkar. P. P. Shanavas, a journalist, who compiled them, describes this as a book of remembrance of the six years when India fell into darkness.
- For Not Crying Out Loud (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 21, 2006)
Self-serving though this may sound, we can’t help but feel that the media are getting a raw deal these days.
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