He Taught In A College...

I see that the world continues to move on as if nothing happened, people continue to lead their lives normally, despite the fact that an elderly college professor was murdered in broad daylight by goonda elements. Was the only fault of my father . . .

"Safeguards Can Kick In Only After Cooperation Starts"

In the context of the bills moved in the House of Representatives and the Senate on the proposed Indo-U.S. nuclear agreement,Anil Kakodkar, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, says India considers "reprocessing an extremely important part . . .

'The Anti-Quota Attitude Is Over'
Veerappa Moily, a veteran Congress leader from Karnataka, became chief minister of the state briefly during 1992-94 and was credited with cleaning up the administration.

Q&a: Core Businesses Can Be Socially Relevant

Ashoka Foundation has pioneered the social venture capital approach in international development. This non-profit body is now working on the idea of corporate social responsibility. Sushmita Ghosh, former president and now member of Ashoka . . .

Monthly Halli Darshan For Babus On Hdk’S Agenda

In an exclusive interview to Deccan Herald during his stay with Chaluvaiah, the Chief Minister spoke about his “pro-Dalit” and “pro-poor” stand, his intention to go on “Village Tours” and what inspired him to take up this unique initiative.

Pawar Denies Telgi Charge

Names of prominent politicians such as Union agriculture minister and NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra minister for public works Chhagan Bhujbal have now cropped up in the tapes which were recorded while fake stamp papers case prime . . .

'Merger Won't Hurt Lkb Customers'

Sabre Capital Worldwide, owned by former Standard Chartered CEO Rana Talwar, recently bought the Kerala-based Lord Krishna Bank (LKB), making this the company’s third big acquisition in the Indian banking business over the last three years.

`There's A Premium That Foreign Companies Need To Pay For Their India . . .

"More than half the deals consummated globally do not create shareholder value, although this trend is improving." MR ROHIT KAPUR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KPMG INDIA PRIVATE LTD.

Shashi Tharoor Fears North-South Split

A candidate for the top job at the United Nations said that, if chosen, he would seek to heal divisions between wealthy and developing countries over reform of the world organisation.

Telangana: A Three-Decade Old Battle For Justice

The issue of statehood for Telangana region in Andhra Pradesh came into national focus last week when two Union ministers of Telangana Rashtra Samiti, K Chandrashekhar Rao and A Narendra, resigned from the UPA Government accusing the Congress of . . .

Q&a: 'India Should Give Canada Priority In Trade'

With Canada declaring a booming India as a top priority nation for trade, the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is suddenly centre stage, with prime minister Stephen Harper himself coming to its annual gala in Toronto. ICCC president . . .

`We Must Make Education Priority No 1'

The economy is in good shape, employment is being generated, but we don't have enough people with the required skills and educational background. — MR T. V. MOHANDAS PAI, MEMBER OF BOARD AND HR CHIEF, INFOSYS.

Controlling Growth Of Disparity

In an FAQ on curbing variance, rich-poor, urban-rural, P. V. INDIRESAN suggests certain rule-based controls instead of the current ad hoc solutions that are neither transparent nor have in-built checks and balances.

'I Only Get Suggestions, I Never Thrust The Awards'

The I&B minister, who not only certifies controversial films but also seems to want to decide on who will win the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke award this year, defends his actions.

'Today's Child Is Tomorrow's Citizen'

The 7th International Children's Festival of Performing Arts is on in the capital.

‘Un Is Both Stage And Actor’

Shashi Tharoor, India’s candidate in the race to replace Kofi Annan as the next Secretary-General, is busy knocking on the doors of key Security Council members for support.

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