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Articles 1321 through 1420 of 4401:
- Corrections And Clarifications (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 29, 2006)
In the report "State to press for final order on Cauvery dispute" (Karnataka edition, April 27, 2006, page 1, and on inside pages elsewhere), the reference to the setting up of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal by the Supreme Court in 1991 was wrong.
- "Aiadmk Should Come To Power Again To Maintain Peace" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 29, 2006)
"AIADMK should come to power again to maintain communal harmony in the state, particularly in southern districts. In the past five years, brothers and sisters in all communities have been living together without out any communal clash. Such a trend . . .
- The Indus Opportunity (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Apr 29, 2006)
By co-operating with India on water projects on the basis of the 1960 Indus Treaty, Pakistan stands to gain much
- Pakistan Matinee (Indian Express, Rajeev Shukla, Apr 29, 2006)
An enforced 40-yr-drought has finally ended in Pakistan. Its people have been allowed to enjoy Indian films in theaters. I was in Lahore recently to witness the release of Akbar Khan’s Taj Mahal. The law banning other Indian films still holds, but . . .
- Bhasha Dam (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 28, 2006)
The delayed groundbreaking ceremony of Pakistan's biggest water reservoir Bhasha dam was finally held on Wednesday.
- The War Of The Freebies (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Apr 28, 2006)
The battle for Tamil Nadu is being fought with rice and TV sets, as the Kazhagams go on a dole overdrive. Here, a quick measure of the people's pulse, especially vis-à-vis the Vaiko factor and the caste issues. In Tamil Nadu, so mixed is the . . .
- Announce Award (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 28, 2006)
For 16 years the tribunal has procrastinated
- Plan For Drought (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 28, 2006)
The prospect of a major drought stares us in the face this year. With services making up three-fifth of our gross domestic product and agriculture only a fifth, India may continue to grow at seven per cent, if not eight.
- Tame The Tiger (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 28, 2006)
The heinous attack on Sri Lankan army chief Sarath Fonseka at a hospital in Colombo has pushed the island nation to the brink of war. Colombo has already launched air strikes on 'selected targets' in areas under LTTE control as a retaliatory measure.
- The Curse Of ‘Giganticism’ (Tribune, Prashant Sood, Apr 27, 2006)
Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar has drawn support from a cross-section of society in her long struggle for the rights of tribals and marginalised sections of society.
- The Battle For Chennai (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 27, 2006)
The city has traditionally been a DMK stronghold, but the AIADMK has been making inroads of late, says V. Jayanth
- It's Union Ministers Versus The Chief Minister (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Apr 27, 2006)
Debate between Jayalalithaa and Chidambaram stands out
"Oust Jayalalithaa" slogan dominates DPA campaign
Jayalalithaa accuses Union Ministers of blocking Central aid
- The Big Fight (Frontline, T.S. Subramanian, Apr 27, 2006)
The two major alliances may be throwing caution to the winds as they make promises they may find hard to keep.
- Sp Threatens Stir In Uttaranchal Against Discrimination (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 27, 2006)
The Samajwadi Party has threatened to launch an agitation in the plains of Uttaranchal "if the Government does not stop discriminating against the State's plain districts in various welfare schemes".
- Bankers Urged To Speed Up Loan Disbursal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 27, 2006)
District Collector S.S. Rawath on Wednesday urged bankers to extend loans to beneficiaries of various schemes within a period of three months.
- Not Saying Much (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Apr 27, 2006)
Gone are the days when monsoon rainfall prediction would immediately impact markets—both commodities and, to an extent, shares.
- Karuna Days Or Jaya Hey, No One Can Say! (Pioneer, K Venkataramanan, Apr 27, 2006)
With less than two weeks to go before Tamil Nadu elects a new Assembly, the election scene presents a hazy picture with neither of the two main fronts having a clear look at the finishing line.
- Gazing Into A Cloudy Crystal Ball (Hindu, N. Gopal Raj , Apr 27, 2006)
The India Meteorological Department's current prediction of below-average rain during the south-west monsoon could change.
- Indus Water Woes (Tribune, B.G. Verghese, Apr 27, 2006)
Pakistan’s water worries should concern India. Both sides share the Indus and it is only if they join hands that its potential can be optimised with sustainability to combat the common peril of climate change.
- Rain Gain (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 26, 2006)
It is something of a cliche to state that the monsoon plays a central role in the social and economic life of this country.
- Mp, Gujarat Decline Proposal Of Central R&r Authority On Narmada (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 26, 2006)
Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat have trashed the suggestion of the Centre for creating a central authority to oversee rehabilitation work of families affected by the construction of Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada.
- Selling Helmets The Smart Way (Business Line, Vinod Mathew, Apr 26, 2006)
The people of Gujarat are known as much for their commitment to seeing the Narmada project through as for their business acumen in all their dealings.
- Virtues Of Middle Path (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 26, 2006)
Recent events that unfolded in Delhi and Ahmedabad around Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP) show that the pro- and anti-dam lobbies continue to hold non-negotiating postures about SSP. There is an urgent need to foster a middle ground.
- Jayalalithaa's Charge Against Chidambaram (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 26, 2006)
Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa on Tuesday criticised Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram for exaggerating the Centre's assistance towards tsunami relief and rehabilitation.
- Aiadmk Won't Find It Easy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
The ruling party's traditional edge in the south is likely to be offset by the strength of the DMK's allies
- Mk Cheating People: Vaiko (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
A day after DMK president M Karunanidhi addressed an election rally at Melavasi Veedhi in Madurai, Marumalarchi DMK leader and Chief Minister J Jayalalitha’s new-found ally Vaiko addressed a meeting at the same venue.
- Chief Minister Points To Veerappan's Death (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
Union Ministers blocked all measures'
Lists achievements of her Government
Focuses on jobs to youth, women self-help groups
- Aggravating The Delay (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 25, 2006)
At a time when the four riparian States were expecting the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal to complete the work and give the final award, the proceedings have taken an unfortunate turn.
- Shift Gears (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 25, 2006)
Recent exchanges between New Delhi and Islamabad about the Kishanganga hydro power project in Baramulla district are for the first time laced with optimism.
- U.P. Refuses Water For Delhi Water Plant (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
The Uttar Pradesh Government on Monday refused to provide water to Delhi's Sonia Vihar water treatment plant claiming the State itself is reeling under an acute water shortage due to a cut in supply from Tehri dam.
- 'The Shame Of Katrina Is Still With Us' (Jordan Times, James J. Zogby, Apr 25, 2006)
Eight months after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, New Orleans remains a devastated city. Having just returned from a short visit, I was shocked by what I saw.
- Law And Order Situation Better In Aiadmk Rule, Says Vaiko (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
The MDMK general secretary Vaiko has appealed to the voters to vote for the AIADMK-led alliance based on the achievements of the AIADMK Government, which has been maintaining law and order situation in an appreciable manner.
- The Climate Is In Crisis (Deccan Herald, Robert Macfarlane, Apr 25, 2006)
Oil was the substance that defined the century just ended; ice will define the one just begun.
- No Halfway Houses Islamabad Must Open All Doors (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 25, 2006)
In one sense, the celebration beginning with Mughal-e-Azam in Pakistani theatres - that will hopefully end the 40-year drought of Hindi films in that country - appears to make . . .
- Minister Promises Industrial Development Of Pollachi (Hindu, M. Gunasekaran, Apr 24, 2006)
DMK candidate promises college and fire station at Anamalai
- Karnataka Bjp Chief's Remarks Irresponsible: Kumaraswamy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 24, 2006)
Appointments to boards and corporations not made: Chief Minister
`Sadananda Gowda should not have gone to the press on the issue'
I have no desire to stick to Chief Minister's chair: Kumaraswamy
Chief Minister promises to protect the interests of su
- Dmk `Disappointed' At Tribunal Directive (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 24, 2006)
Party allies to meet tomorrow to discuss the issue
Try not to settle political scores: BJP
Unacceptable, says CPI(M)
Don't be lethargic: Dravidar Kazhagam
- Business Unfinished Even After 16 Years (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Apr 24, 2006)
The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal remains undecided despite collecting views and data running into thousands of pages.
- Racism Rises In Russia (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Apr 24, 2006)
was walking through a dark archway next to his domitory in central St. Petersburg last week when he was attacked by two hooded men armed with knives.
- The Real Cost Of Water (Deccan Herald, JAYALAKSHMI K, Apr 24, 2006)
The water that is required by a Bangalorean travels around 130 km and pumped after being treated at a cost of Rs 40 per litre. While the potable water needs of an individual is around 5-10 litres per day, the bulk of the water consumed daily is for . . .
- Bare Breasts And Bare-Faced Politics (Asia Times, Sudha Ramachandran, Apr 23, 2006)
India's morality stormtroopers were steamed up last week in response to two incidents of "wardrobe malfunction" at the Lakme India Fashion Week in Mumbai.
- Nature's Splendour (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 23, 2006)
Kaziranga is an example of how an area can regain its natural vitality if given due protection.
- Tribunal Order Sparks Anger (Independent (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 23, 2006)
Parties, farmers describe it "unnecessary and delaying tactics"
- Cauvery Tribunal Runs Into Logjam (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Springing a surprise on the Cauvery Water Disputes’ Tribunal, two of its judges on Friday favoured the appointment of an expert committee to go into the crop pattern and water requirements of the riparian states but it was opposed unanimously . . .
- Lights Out (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
When Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh cast his vote at the Narmada review committee, he made a clear statement on his priorities.
- Help! I'm Drowning In Words (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
What happens to a reader in the book boom era, asks BAGESHREE S. on the eve of World Book Day
- Controlling Content (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 22, 2006)
and B ministry takes a step backwards
The Information and Broadcasting ministry needs to tell us why it views freedom enjoyed by television channels in deciding on the content and presentation of their programmes as an aberration.
- Sc Notice To Gujarat Govt On Narmada Tribunal Award (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Gujarat Government on a petition seeking implementation of the Narmada Tribunal award which promised due share of water to the drought-prone Kutch region of the state.
- Notice To Gujarat On Plea To Implement Narmada Tribunal Award (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
"State has reduced share of water of Kachchh region"
- It Is Pmk Versus Aiadmk In Saidapet (Hindu, R. Sujatha, Apr 22, 2006)
No project to clear encroachments
DMK and PMK were in opposite camps in 2001
Except two occasions, DMK always won the seat
- 'There Are No National Solutions To Water Crisis' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 22, 2006)
Asit K Biswas, academician and president of the Mexico-based Third World Centre for Water Management, was recently awarded the Stockholm Water Prize. He speaks to Harsh Kabra about contemporary water concerns:
- Human Race Plunders The Earth Planet (Daily Excelsior, Prof R D Gupta, Apr 22, 2006)
An increase in population beyond the carrying capacity of the Earth has resulted into environmental pollution, over exploitation of natural resources, scarcity of food and poor standard of living.
- New Black Disenfranchisement (Hindu, Gary Younge, Apr 21, 2006)
Black and poor residents are being excluded from the mayoral ballot -- and from plans to rejuvenate New Orleans.
- Town Within A Temple (Hindu, A. SRIVATHSANA, Apr 21, 2006)
An island formed by the Cauvery and its tributary, Srirangam, is unique in many aspects.
- New Hope For Bhopal Gas Victims (Tribune, Bharat Dogra, Apr 21, 2006)
There is a new hope for Bhopal gas tragedy victims following the Prime Minister’s acceptance of some of their important demands.
- Towards A Watery Grave (Telegraph, NEHA SAHAY, Apr 20, 2006)
If Narendra Modi and all the supporters of the Narmada dam lived in China, the likes of Medha Patkar would have been no impediment to their plans.
- Will India ‘Give’ On The Dams? (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Apr 20, 2006)
The Indian science and technology minister, Kapil Sibal, told reporters in New Delhi on Tuesday that the Indian government had decided to convert the Kishanganga Dam project in Kashmir into a run-of-the-river scheme in the wake of Pakistan’s . . .
- Midstream Of Utter Confusion (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Apr 20, 2006)
While the logic of building the Tehri dam can be challenged, the benefits from Sardar Sarovar are hardly questionable, says Anuradha Dutt
- Farmers Bear The Cross (Business Line, Sharad Joshi , Apr 20, 2006)
On the eve of Good Friday, five more farmers committed suicide in Maharashtra's Vidarbha, taking the farmer suicides in this region, since June 2005, to 443. On December 10, 2005 the Maharashtra Chief Minister announced a special package for the . . .
- Gujarat Claims Progress In Rehabilitation (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
The resettlement of families at Kevadiya, 110 km from here, who were displaced by the rise in the height of the multipurpose Sardar Sarovar dam to 121 metres is complete, Gujarat Narmada Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama said on Wednesday.
- "Hydrological Information System Needed" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Soz says accurate data is crucial
The system will be immensely useful for resource planning
Phase-II to be implemented with $104.98 million assistance from IBRD
- Sense And Sensibility Vs Pride And Prejudice (The Financial Express, NIRVIKAR SINGH, Apr 20, 2006)
The policy thrust on capital account convertibility illustrates a sensibility to the bigger picture
- Narmada: Listen To The Real Stakeholders’ Voices (The Financial Express, CM VASUDEV, Apr 19, 2006)
We have a long way to go to utilise our water resources better; let’s not waste time in futile . . .
- A National Authority For Rainfed India (Hindu, Mihir Shah, Apr 19, 2006)
The Government should examine the Parthasarathy Committee report, hold wide-ranging consultations on its key recommendations and act to implement a new consensus on governing rainfed areas.
- India's Casual Attitude (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 19, 2006)
BY postponing talks on Wullar Barrage scheduled for yesterday and today under the pretext of "other commitments" by the Indian Water and Power Secretary, New Delhi has once again demonstrated how casually it takes the basic premise of the peace process:
- Time To Decide (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 19, 2006)
The Supreme Court could not have been clearer in its latest statement on the Sardar Sarovar dam. Some of the court’s clarifications repeat, with good reason, its 2000 and 2005 judgments on the issue, and reiterate the terms of the Narmada . . .
- New Problems (Deccan Herald, Prem Shankar Jha, Apr 18, 2006)
The oustees should be given royalties in perpetuity out of a small share of the gross project revenues
- India Keen To Step Up Tea Exports To Pakistan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
Talks on to work out a zero import duty structure
- Flood Of Tears (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 18, 2006)
Between infighting and sympathy in Malda
- South Korean Investment In India Set To Take Off (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
Following in the footsteps of steel major Posco, South Korean companies have evinced a keen interest in the Indian market, proposing a plethora of investment proposals worth 2.8 billion dollars in steel, mines and the power sector.
- Surrogate Emperor And The Have-Nots (Deccan Herald, SURESH HEBLIKAR, Apr 18, 2006)
The riots were an outpouring of the have- nots who saw in Rajkumar an emperor who was their voice. It could also be seen as a simmering discontent.
- Between The Devil And The Deep Sea (The Financial Express, Mythili Bhusnurmath, Apr 18, 2006)
The Reserve Bank of India governor, YV Reddy, will have to make some tough choices today
- Rehab That Builds Lives (Indian Express, Sonu Jain, Apr 18, 2006)
In Pipri village, Madhya Pradesh, there may not be celebrations immediately following the Supreme Court judgment.
- Narmada’S Dilemma (Indian Express, SAPNA SHARMA, Apr 18, 2006)
On most public issues, I can take a position without much difficulty. But there is one issue — Narmada — on which I am torn.
- The Cost Of 3ºC Global Rise In Temperature (Hindu, Alok Jha, Apr 17, 2006)
Global temperatures will rise by an average of 3º C due to climate change and cause catastrophic damage around the world unless governments take urgent action, according to the U.K. Government's chief scientist.
- Umbrella That Kept Out The Red Storm (Indian Express, SUBRATA NAGCHOUDHURY, Apr 17, 2006)
In the death of Abu Barkat Ataul Ghani Khan Chowdhury the West Bengal Congress has lost a leader who had always played his own brand of politics.
- Gom's Confidential Report (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 17, 2006)
This is the text, obtained exclusively by The Hindu, of "A Brief Note on the Assessment of Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R & R) Sites and Submergence of Villages of the Sardar Sarovar Project." The note marked confidential and dated April 9, 2006,
- Height Of Injustice, Gujarat Mps Tell Manmohan (Pioneer, Yoga Rangatia, Apr 17, 2006)
The UPA Government is speaking with a forked tongue on the politically volatile issue relating to the construction work on the Sardar Sarovar Project on river Narmada.
- Modi Goes On Fast Over Narmada Dam (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday began a 51-hour fast to protest the "anti-development" stance of the central government over the Narmada dam, considered the "lifeline" of the state.
- Forests Development In Jammu & Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Dr M P Gupta, Apr 17, 2006)
The nature has endowed the State of Jammu & Kashmir with forest resources, but not much attention has been paid to the promotion, conservation and protection of natural wealth.
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