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Articles 14021 through 14120 of 23072:
- Cash, Not Land, On Offer For The Displaced (Hindu, Meena Menon, Dec 01, 2005)
Despite Supreme Court orders to the contrary, Madhya Pradesh is offering cash and not land to those displaced by the Narmada project.
- India Welcomes 100% Foreign Direct Investments In Developing Tourist Infrastructure In The Country (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
The Tourism Ministry on Tuesday said it favoured allowing 100 per cent FDI in developing tourist infrastructure in the country to give a "major boost" to the sector, one of the fastest growing in the world.
- Pakistan Courting Israel (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Dec 01, 2005)
Just on the eve of its nuclear tests on May 28, 1998, Pakistan summoned India’s High Commissioner Satish Chandra and alleged that Israeli F-16 aircraft based in Chennai were preparing to strike at its nuclear installations.
- Of Many Cultures (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 01, 2005)
It seems a long time since my last ‘Westminster Gleanings’ and since my conversation with Lord Gilmour about the Middle East. Ariel Sharon’s new grab for the central ground, if such a thing really exists, of the Israeli political spectrum,
- Aids Stalks Indian Highways (Hindustan Times, Margie Mason, Dec 01, 2005)
Zalisz Ahmed paid US$1 and lost his virginity on the side of the road to one of India's countless young truck-stop prostitutes. He's had unprotected sex with many others since and says he's never heard of AIDS.
- Steps To Fight Aids At Highway Dhabas (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
The Health Ministry has approached the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the hotel sector to explore if they would cooperate in making condoms available at all highways ‘dhabas’ (roadside eateries) and men’s rest rooms.
- Sparring Partner (Telegraph, Sumanta Sen, Dec 01, 2005)
It was an irresponsible coalition ally that made matters worse for the RJD. Will it be the same for Nitish Kumar? asks Sumanta Sen
- Pm: Guru Granth Sahib’S Teachings Still Relevant (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 01, 2005)
I am delighted to be amongst you to inaugurate this international seminar on “Guru Granth Sahib and its context” to mark the 400th anniversary of the installation of the Adi Granth at Harmandar Sahib.
- Turning Disaster Into Opportunity (Dawn, Syed Mohibullah Shah, Dec 01, 2005)
It appears that everyone wants Pakistan to mobilize the much-needed resources for relief and rehabilitation of the millions devastated by the deadly earthquake of Oct 8.
- Aids Fight To Shift Focus (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
NACP-III to target rural areas
Intensive planning for third phase of NACP
Ministries to be asked to earmark funds
Coverage under Anti-Retroviral Therapy to be increased
- Us Delegation Satisfied With Indo-Pak Dialogue On Kashmir (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Dec 01, 2005)
A visiting US Congressional delegation said on Wednesday that it was satisfied that Pakistan and India were seriously addressing the Kashmir issue.
- ‘India Ruined Sikh Holy Places, Pakistan Taking Care’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
Elahi promises ‘pleasant changes’ to Sikhs next year
* Wagah-Nankana dual carriageway under construction
- Looking For Good Advice (Business Line, S. Ramachander, Dec 01, 2005)
The world has moved on beyond the professional expert to a new breed — the well-informed, expert-user, rather like the motorcar buff or racing enthusiast. And the new phenomenon of buyer communities comes into its own.
- Doing Business In India: A Report Card (The Financial Express, NIRVIKAR SINGH, Dec 01, 2005)
In September, the International Finance Corporation published the third round of its annual rankings of countries, based on an index of ease of doing business.
- Different `Reserves' And Deepwater Economics (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Dec 01, 2005)
Till March 2003, there was no accounting literature on the oil and gas industry, notes Ernst & Young (E&Y) in a chapter included in Oil & Gas Exploration and Production in India: A Reference Book, from Infraline (www.infraline.com), . . .
- A Limited Dent (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Dec 01, 2005)
An inter-ministerial group, with inputs from industry, commerce and trade, was set up to recommend simplifications in export procedures. Other than faster use of electronic data interchanges (EDI) and adopting risk management systems, . . .
- Not Sweet Enough (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Dec 01, 2005)
By announcing the first cut in European sugar subsidies in nearly four decades, the European Union may think it has earned some brownie points in its negotiations in the World Trade Organisation (WTO), but its move is unlikely to evoke favourable reaction
- Not Standard Fare (Business Line, Mohan R. Lavi, Dec 01, 2005)
IAS 39 is probably the most complex and resource-consuming standard for large companies to apply, says Mohan R. Lavi
- Head Full Of Facts, But Where’S The Thinking? (Deccan Herald, Sheelu Rao, Dec 01, 2005)
The school curriculum needs a relook in many areas: work habits, independent learning, decision-making, critical thinking and social skills.
- ‘Us Needs Proof Of India’S N-Separation’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
A delegation from the United States led by Senator Dan Burton today sounded optimistic about the US Congress passing a legislation to enable implementation of the Indo-US nuclear deal once New Delhi has provided ‘‘clear evidence’’ in the form . . .
- I Prefer Dead Relatives (Indian Express, Kathryn Hughes, Dec 01, 2005)
One of the more convenient side-effects of the explosion of interest in family history is that you need never again be stumped for what to give your nearest and dearest for Christmas. Instead of a lacklustre pair of socks or bottle of whisky, . . .
- What Bihar’S Done Today... (Indian Express, RAMESH VENKATARAMAN, Dec 01, 2005)
Is Indian politics becoming ‘middle class’? Nitish Kumar’s thumping victory in Bihar suggests that even in the darkest reaches of India’s heartland a profound political re-alignment may be afoot.
- Beneath The Glitter Of Democracy (Dawn, Jonathan Freedland, Dec 01, 2005)
Think of it as the Sinatra test. On Sunday, assorted liberal, democratic and opposition groups will take on the might of Vladimir Putin in elections for the Moscow city parliament.
- Volunteers Stalk Hiv Ignorance On A Trek Around India (Christian Science Monitor, Scott Baldauf, Dec 01, 2005)
Activists from the AIDS Walk for Life, a 4,200-mile walk around India, perform a street play to educate people on ways to prevent the spread of AIDS.
- Ltte Ultimatum (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Dec 01, 2005)
The world community should ensure that LTTE gives the President time to settle down
- Will Our Dreams Die Young? (Indian Express, David C Mulford, Dec 01, 2005)
India’s promise is threatened by a potential pandemic. A reminder from David C Mulford, the US ambassador to India, on World AIDS Day
- Pneumonia Cases Up North (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 01, 2005)
With the onset of winter, the worst nightmare of doctors and health personnel working in Azad Kashmir is coming true as hundreds of cases of pneumonia are being reported in the quake-affected zone.
- Bjp: The Siege Within (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Dec 01, 2005)
Judging by the absence of support to Uma Bharati by other Sangh parivar members, it's clear that she is in the minority, says Anuradha Dutt
- India's Road Map For West Asia (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Dec 01, 2005)
Just on the eve of its nuclear tests on May 28, 1998, Pakistan summoned India's High Commissioner Satish Chandra and alleged that Israeli F-16 aircraft based in Chennai were preparing to strike at its nuclear installations.
- Running With Accolades (Pioneer, Archana Dalmia, Dec 01, 2005)
Sonia Gandhi has come into her own like a triumphant contender after a long race, says Archana Dalmia
- Slouching Tiger, Leaping Dragon (Pioneer, Chitvan Gill, Dec 01, 2005)
India lags behind China not just in its vision of urban planning but also in clarity of thought, says Chitvan Gill
- Pakistan Backs Presence Of Int'l Forces In Afghanistan For Security (The Nation, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
Stating that insecurity remains a major challenge to Afghanistan's stability, Pakistan told the UN General Assembly Tuesday that it supports the presence of international forces in the war-torn country until peace is fully restored.
- Militant Killed, Bank Looted In Kashmir (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
Security forces killed a militant and averted a major tragedy while gunmen looted a bank and also shot at and wounded a constable in the Kashmir valley today, an official spokesman said. He said a group of militants travelling in a Maruti . . .
- Sikhs From India, Pak Unite In Guru Ki Nagri (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
Several thousand Sikhs from Pakistan and India, cutting across political and diplomatic barries, today gathered in this ‘Guru Ki Nagri’ to celebrate the installation of the Guru Granth Sahib at Gurdwara Nankana Sahib.
- Hurriyat Increases Delegation Strength (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
The moderate Hurriyat Conference today increased the strength of its delegation from 15 to 21 members for the visit to quake-ravaged Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with relief material, an amalgam spokesman said.
- Bibi's Homecoming (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
It is not the first time that self-exiled former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has announced her decision to return home. Earlier also in 2005 she had made a similar assertion.
- Uma May Be Suspended From Bjp (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
Uma Bharti, who remained defiant and trained guns on the BJP top brass on Tuesday over the Madhya Pradesh leadership issue, is expected to be formally suspended by the party's Parliamentary Board which meets on Wednesday.
- Indian And Foreign Oligarchs Fight It Out Trying To Open Up The Indian Retail Market (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
India, which is increasingly under pressure from the US and other countries to open up its retail sector to FDI, on Tuesday mooted a marketing policy for the sector though domestic players opposed any move to allow overseas investments in the . . .
- Decoding Ltte's `Final Warning' (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 30, 2005)
The 2005 Heroes' Day address by the LTTE supremo, Velupillai Prabakaran, might have nothing dramatic to communicate to Sri Lanka and the world, such as a decision to go to war or a unilateral declaration of Tamil Eelam.
- Air Deccan Moves Ahead In Race (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
Budget carrier Air Deccan will enter record books next week by becoming the largest network provider in the country.
- Historical Monuments Come Alive On His Canvas (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
66-year-old Chinnappa has come a long way in his career
- Run Uma Run – Bring Bjp Back To Home (India Daily, Preetam Sohani, Nov 30, 2005)
It is time to reengineer BJP. The current BJP does not know if it is Congress or the Left Front. It is time for the core conservatives in the party to bring BJP back to home.
- Sikh Procession Enters Pakistan (Deccan Herald, Satinder Bains, Nov 30, 2005)
Amidst the chanting of Gurbani and slogans of ‘Jo Bole So Nihal’, the gold palanquin, carrying the holy Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib, led by ‘Panj Pyaras’ (Guru’s five beloved), Tuesday, crossed the Wagah joint check post at the international border,.
- Forward, But In Which Direction? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 30, 2005)
Two weeks ago, on the day that the Israeli government, under pressure from its American ally in the person of US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, offered the Gaza Strip’s Palestinian residents a small but significant concession in terms. . . .
- Disaster Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness And Relief (Business Line, D. Murali , Nov 30, 2005)
ON Monday, the Rajya Sabha passed the Disaster Management Bill. A day earlier, the Home Minister, Mr Shivraj Patil, was accompanied by the Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, and the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mr S. Raghupathy,
- Far Too Many ‘Hang-Ups’ (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 30, 2005)
It is a source of constant surprise to me why no sycophant has yet suggested to General Pervez Musharraf that his portrait should adorn all government offices in the country. I think one can safely bet that if someone does so the general will turn . . . .
- A Taste Of India (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
Your tea break was never so exotic.
- Pml Plans Pak-India Peace Conference (News International, Shakil Shaikh, Nov 30, 2005)
The ruling Pakistan Muslim League will host a Pakistan-India peace conference in the near future for demilitarization of Jammu and Kashmir, self-governance and solving the Kashmir dispute through dialogue.
- Clinton Hopes Peace Efforts Will Prevail In Sri Lanka (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Nov 30, 2005)
Warns against the dangers of civil conflict
- Pakistan-India Bus Trial On December 11 (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
Pakistan and India have agreed to run a trial bus on December 11 Lahore and Amritsar, said Foreign Office spokeswoman Tasnim Aslam on Tuesday.
- `Marketing Policy' For Retail Sector Mooted (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
Domestic players oppose foreign investment
Retail sector provides jobs to over four crore people
Govt. evaluating experiences of China and Thailand
- No Longer Backstage (Indian Express, Vandita Mishra, Nov 30, 2005)
Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan was the grand setting for two coronations on Thursday last. Nitish Kumar’s swearing-in as Bihar’s new chief minister was the story of the day. But intimations of the second crowning were drowned in the extravaganza . . .
- Divide And Lose (Tribune, Amulya Ganguli, Nov 30, 2005)
While sections within two of India’s most ideologically driven and, as a result, sectarian parties — the BJP and the CPM — have recently woken up to the perils of their divisive politics, a third, the RJD of Mr Lalu Yadav, has been taught the . . .
- Manmohan Singh Targets 10 Per Cent Growth (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
FDI in retail to be explored; power sector to be set right
Likely to average 7.5 per cent growth in next four years
Big growth in agriculture, more investment in infrastructure required
- 5 Cross Over From Pakistani Kashmir (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
Five people from Pakistani Kashmir have crossed the heavily militarised LoC into this side of Kashmir today. It was the first time that people from Pakistani Kashmir had crossed into this side after the October 8 earthquake, said S.D.S Jamwal, . . .
- Golden Palanquin Arrives From India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
Borders won’t ruin friendship and vice versa, says Elahi
* Amritsar-Nankana bus service to begin soon
- China Arms Shadow Over Indo-Nepal Treaty (Indian Express, Shishir Gupta, Nov 30, 2005)
Nepal: Delhi will tell Kathmandu that treaty may come under review if security concern not addressed
- City Ignored (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Nov 30, 2005)
November 2, 2002 created history. For the first time a non-Srinagarian became the Chief Minister of the state. The worst fears of the people of this historic city came true when ministers (mostly hailing from rural areas) started discriminating against th
- Mountain Lines (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 30, 2005)
Package them for tourists
The minister of state for railways was moving down a siding when suggesting that the Tamil Nadu government promote a “Nilgiris Mountain Odyssey”,
- Vaccines For Hajis (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Nov 30, 2005)
They have a tough journey ahead which means great rigor and exercise. For that what is needed is good health and wellbeing. Apt medication and timely vaccination are necessary to keep disease away from a pilgrim.
- The Disaster Can’T Be Undone, But Managed Nevertheless (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Nov 30, 2005)
Besides the damage earthquake causes at the moment it strikes, it comes with a lot more problems in the days to come. So the need is to learn the way we can alleviate the plight of those fate bitten people who have no option but to bear it, . . .
- When Armed With The Right To Know, You Have The Right To Question The Govt (Indian Express, SHEILA DIKSHIT, Nov 30, 2005)
As a student, I had often wondered what is the true meaning of our democracy. What does democracy mean to the high-flying businessman, the trader or the daily wage earner? ....
- National Alternative (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 30, 2005)
The Volcker Report demolished the government’s credibility. The Bihar elections destroyed its authority. The Supreme Court judgment eroded its legality.
- Psgpc Chief To Call Sarbat Khalsa (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (PSGPC) President Mastan Singh categorically stated that Sarbat Khalsa would be called for deciding the final place for the golden palanquin (Palki Sahib) brought to Nankana Sahib Gurdwara by the Delhi Sikh . .
- Palki Crosses Over To Pak (Tribune, Varinder Walia, Nov 30, 2005)
History of sorts was scripted when the bedecked special vehicle, carrying Guru Granth Sahib in the golden palanquin, was given the guard of honour by the BSF and Pakistani Rangers on both sides of the Wagah joint checkpost, respectively,
- Globalising The Indian Village (Business Line, Sudhansu R. Das, Nov 30, 2005)
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was a lawyer by profession. But the economic model that he offered still has the potential to address rural woes. Gandhiji wanted people to lead a healthy, simple and contented life close to nature and preserve their . . .
- The Us Dilemma In Iraq — Exiting Without Foul-Up (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 30, 2005)
Many in the US administration are no doubt distressed by the loss of American lives in Iraq and the drain on the exchequer. But they must also be painfully conscious that all this would turn out to an egregious waste if they do not make sure that . . .
- Germany: Much Hinges On The `New Management' (Business Line, Raghu Dayal , Nov 30, 2005)
The Germans played their own version of KBC, only it was `Kaun Banega Chancellor?'. The frenetic activity, both overt and behind the scenes, began a la Indian coalition politics,
- Pml Plans Pak-India Peace Conference (News International, Shakil Shaikh, Nov 30, 2005)
The ruling Pakistan Muslim League will host a Pakistan-India peace conference in the near future for demilitarization of Jammu and Kashmir, self-governance and solving the Kashmir dispute through dialogue.
- Memories From Muzaffarabad (Daily Excelsior, Mohan Singh Kala, Nov 30, 2005)
Five Sikhs and three Hindus were also permitted from Jammu for the first time to go to Muzaffarabad to see their seperated near and dear ones, who travelled alongwith their Muslim brethren by Carvan-e-Aman Bus in the first week of October.
- Blood-Bath In Iraq (Daily Excelsior, B. K. Karkra, Nov 30, 2005)
One wonders whether the profiles of the present problem in Iraq are getting properly projected.
- Think It Over (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Nov 30, 2005)
Lahore's Avari Hotel will stir sentimental chord of many a media person in the State.
- Overpriced Or Much Ado About Nothing? (The Financial Express, PRITHVI HALDEA, Nov 30, 2005)
Almost everyone seems to be suggesting that issuers are walking away with investors’ money with high offer prices. This subject is again in hot discussion because some IPOs of the recent past, despite the bull run, are quoting at a discount to . . .
- Kashmir Militant Groups Funded From Across The Border: Patil (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 29, 2005)
Home Minister Shivraj Patil today said though number of infiltrators into the country has gone down, infiltration continues in a calibrated manner with terrorist organisations in Kashmir being "funded from the other side of the border".
- Tender Souls Tortured (Greater Kashmir, PROF. AB RASHID DAR, Nov 29, 2005)
By burdening them too much, we are only crushing their innocence. Parents must act and save their children from the disaster they are being pushed towards, suggests
PROF. AB RASHID DAR
- Pak Nominates Consul General (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 29, 2005)
Pakistan today named senior diplomat Jauhar Saleem as Consul General of its Mumbai Consulate, paving the way for the re-opening of the Consulates in Karachi and Mumbai in January next after a gap of 13 years.
- Hurriyat Leaders Apply For Travel Across Loc (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 29, 2005)
Leaders of the Hurriyat Conference moderate faction today submitted application forms to travel across the Line of Control to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in mid-December for relief efforts in the quake-hit areas there.
- Taste Of Dhaka (Telegraph, Jyoti Malhotra, Nov 29, 2005)
By all indications, Saarc countries do not seem to have taken Manmohan Singh’s railing against ‘failed states’ seriously, writes Jyoti Malhotra
- Towards Soap-Box Politics (Pioneer, CP Bhambhri, Nov 29, 2005)
Why do politicians prefer TV studios to Parliament when engaging in national debates, asks CP Bhambhri
- Bringing Up Father! (Tribune, S. Zahur H. Zaidi, Nov 29, 2005)
Life is full of surprises, especially if you are a daddy. The other evening at dinner, my 4 year old son startled me by calmly making the following announcement: “Daddy, when I grow up I am going to be a paleontologist.”
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