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Articles 5521 through 5620 of 35809:
- Clash Of Interest (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Aug 09, 2006)
The banking system is caught between the Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank of India.
- India Making Efforts To Revive Wto Talks, Says Kamal Nath (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 09, 2006)
Urges developed countries to take a leadership role .
- Corporates Can Do It (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Aug 09, 2006)
Something extraordinary is happening in infrastructure. Historically, the government has provided infrastructure, which then makes feasible private sector investment. Some economists claim that this process refutes the conventional wisdom that . . .
- Putting Death On Hold (The Economic Times, VITHAL C NADKARNI, Aug 09, 2006)
Art Buchwald hasn’t got his wish yet. In February, the celebrated humorist checked into a Washington hospice “to die with dignity” — his leg had been amputated, his kidneys were failing and he had declined dialysis.
- In Banks’ Interest (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Aug 09, 2006)
The decision by the three public sector banks (PSBs)—Bank of Baroda, Andhra Bank and Oriental Bank of Commerce—to largely stick to their stance of hiking interest rates is a relief.
- New Role For Moneylenders (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Aug 09, 2006)
The initiative to support rural moneylenders with official funds is an acknowledgement that even a successful centralised banking system has its limits.
- Aids Affects Economy (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 09, 2006)
THE adverse economic impact of HIV and AIDS occurs at three levels: the individual/household level, sector level, and national or macro-levels. In the early phase of the epidemic, the impacts at the sector and macro-levels are rather mild . . .
- Reform Pensions (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Aug 09, 2006)
Having started the new pension scheme in January 2004, it is disappointing that the government has still not taken it to its logical conclusion.
- Wto Talks Failure: Us May Punish India (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 09, 2006)
In a move that could hurt Indian exports, the US has ordered a review to determine whether to "limit, suspend or withdraw" preferential trade benefits to India, Brazil and 11 other developing countries under the US's Generalized System of . . .
- Ongc Board Approves Development Projects (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 09, 2006)
The Board of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC), in its 158th meeting on Tuesday has approved development of C-series in Mumbai offshore and Dahej Petrochemicals Complex in Gujrat.
- Deja Vu On Israel ? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 09, 2006)
All Urdu dailies continue to give extensive coverage of the war in west Asia. India’s policy on Israel has got a special mention in many papers.
- Inside The Marvel, To The World’S Roof (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 09, 2006)
As the brand new deep green train to Tibet pulled out of the Lanzhou station, on the edge of the Gobi desert at 4.30 in the evening there was excitement among the passengers about the high rail road they were going to take.
- Now A Development Agenda For Wipo (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 09, 2006)
The decision of member-countries of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), acting through its Provisional Committee, to refer the issue of a Development Agenda for this United Nations-affiliated body to its General Assembly in September . .
- Today Is Raksha Bandhan (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 09, 2006)
Like the Sun that radiates life and just as the radish plant spreads its seeds. So also I tie this rakhi (the sacred thread) on your wrist, brother, I wish that you, too have a long life... I tie the rakhi that was tied to King Bali for his protection.
- Europe And Israel's Acts Of Unilateralism (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Aug 09, 2006)
At the critical moment of decision making, internal contradictions come to the fore and Europe appears to drag its feet.
- Lee Hails Economic Momentum Of India, China (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Aug 09, 2006)
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday hailed the "momentum" that India and China had achieved in Asia's economic domain at this stage.
- Poacher Takes Over Veerappan Country (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 09, 2006)
Imbali Jose is the new Veerappan forest police are now seeking in the Niligiris belt where his predecessor had made a name killing tuskers and men.
- Govt Drops 25% Quota Clause For Pvt Schools (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 09, 2006)
Succumbing to pressure from private school managements, the Centre has dropped a crucial clause in the model Right to Education Bill, which would have made it mandatory for unaided schools to reserve 25% seats for the free education of poor . . .
- Urban Legends (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 09, 2006)
India is undergoing a radical makeover. According to projections by the census office, large chunks of the country are going to be urbanised over the next two decades.
- Cuba After Castro (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 09, 2006)
Dissidents like Oswaldo Paya say Fidel Castro's illness has changed the Communist country forever by exposing a system ruled by one man for nearly half-a-century to the influence of others - even if only temporarily.
- Terror Leader: 'Nobody Can Hand Me Over To India' (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 09, 2006)
The Kashmir issue can never be resolved through talks, believes Syed Salahuddin, leader of the Hizb-ul Mujahideen terrorist group, and chairman of the Jihad Council, an umbrella outfit comprising over a dozen Kashmiri terrorist groups.
- The Expanding Horizons Of Regional Trade Agreements (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Aug 09, 2006)
With the WTO in crisis, and hopes fading for the multilateral route to international trade, there is an inevitable shift to regional agreements.
- Rbi Should Stick To Fine Tuning (Business Standard, Subir Roy, Aug 09, 2006)
The perceptions of the finance minister and the central bank governor appear to be in a classical misalignment. P Chidambaram wants buoyant growth to continue whereas Y V Reddy has signalled higher interest rates so as to rein in incipient inflation.
- Proposed Sez Approved By Centre: Rangasamy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 09, 2006)
Government to speed up land acquisition for the project
In principle, agreement is for a zone for automobiles, auto parts and bio informatics
Government has already identified around 1,000 acres for the SEZ at Karasu
- Nationalism Versus Globalism In Oil (The Financial Express, Vikram S Mehta, Aug 09, 2006)
At the global level, concerns about security of the energy system are growing, while nations’ quest for securing supplies is intensifying. Is there a sustainable balance?
- Making A Mockery Of Clause 49 (The Financial Express, PRITHVI HALDEA, Aug 09, 2006)
Regulation and compliance in respect of independent directors (IDs) throws up another example of how corporates first offer resistance to a new regulation, and when it is enacted in the trust that the corporates will comply in spirit, how they find . . .
- Indo-Us To Hunt Terrorists In Pakistan! (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 09, 2006)
Statement of the US Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher that some of the (terrorist) groups that have designs against India still have pieces in Pakistan is, in our view, both astonishing and highly condemnable.
- Distress Compounded (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 09, 2006)
A comprehensive study of the socio-economic impact of HIV and AIDS in six high prevalence Indian States has yielded compelling data.
- Chidambaram Should Quit, Demands Aiadmk (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 09, 2006)
Uproar in Rajya Sabha over book reference
- Narayanan-Vajpayee Letters On Gujarat Riots Summoned (New Indian Express, PTI, Aug 09, 2006)
Notwithstanding the reservation of both the Rashtrapati Bhawan and government, the Central Information Commission on Tuesday called for the classified correspondence exchanged between former president K R Narayanan and Prime Minister Atal Bihari . . .
- Eu Complains To Wto About India (British Broadcasting Corporation, bbc correspondent, Aug 09, 2006)
The European Union has accused India of misusing trade legislation and unfairly protecting manufacturers from imports.
- Natwar (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 09, 2006)
The Congress tonight suspended Mr Natwar Singh, indicted by the Pathak Inquiry Authority, from the party’s primary membership for misusing his position to get Iraqi oil contracts.
- Pacifying Waziristan (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Aug 09, 2006)
One hopes that the ceasefire reaffirmed last month in Waziristan will not be revoked after Monday’s beheading of a pro-government tribal leader who was kidnapped last week from South Waziristan.
- Can The Revolution Outlive Castro? (Daily Times, Mahir Ali, Aug 09, 2006)
It probably would not be considered particularly ageist to contend that no nation’s fortunes ought to be linked to a supreme leader having been in office for several decades.
- Improving Life Standard In Balochistan (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 09, 2006)
Interior Minister Aftab Sherpao has said that the writ of the Government has been restored in Balochistan as a result of multi-pronged initiatives.
- 16 Israeli Troops Killed, 10 Tanks Destroyed: Hezbollah (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 09, 2006)
Hezbollah claimed on Tuesday of killing 16 Israeli troops and destroying 10 tanks in southern Lebanon, an Arab television reported.
- Crops And Rain (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 09, 2006)
The current monsoon rains should hopefully benefit various crops like rice, sugarcane and maize.
- People's Power Struggle (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 09, 2006)
Anyone who pays attention to the trajectory of politics in Pakistan -- and its attendant media blitzes -- is aware that there is an astounding consistency with which 'national issues' become front page news and then just as quickly fade into oblivion.
- The Lucky 24 (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 09, 2006)
Tourism minister Nelofer Bakhtiar, with her immense knowledge of the tourism industry coupled with her real life experience in the tourism business may be immensely capable.
- Natwar Raises Questions About Content Of Letters (New Indian Express, PTI, Aug 09, 2006)
Former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh, indicted by Pathak inquiry authority in oil-for- food scam, on Tuesday to raise questions about the content of the letters he had written to Iraqi authorities introducing his son Jagat Singh.
- Lebanon - Israel Conflict - A Proxy War? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Aug 09, 2006)
Before analyzing the more than three weeks old Israel attacks on Southern Lebanon, three factors in the global security environment needs to be taken into consideration.
- Unfair To Indian Weightlifting (Daily Excelsior, Ramu Sharma, Aug 09, 2006)
The International Weightlifting Federation’s decision to ban the Indian Federation for a period of one year was to be expected.
- Make Love: Kerala Church (Times of India, P K SURENDRAN, Aug 09, 2006)
The Catholic Church in Kerala has given out a call to the laity to go "back to basics" and have more babies if they are economically well-off.
- Privatisation Of Water (Hindu, A. Vaidyanathan , Aug 08, 2006)
Appraisal of the rationale and performance of privatisation of water supply for domestic consumption
- Themes In Art And Mysticism (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 08, 2006)
This volume is a tribute to Bettina Baumer, a renowned Indologist, one of the foremost expounders of Kashmir Saivism and a well-known figure in the field of inter-religious dialogue.
- Sliding Into Deficit (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Aug 08, 2006)
Less-than-buoyant revenues and over-the-top spending are to blame.
- A Blow To Autonomy (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 08, 2006)
A letter written last week by a senior Finance Ministry official to the heads of public sector banks asking them to refer their decisions to hike the lending rates to their boards has, predictably, set off a controversy.
- Party Whining (Indian Express, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Aug 08, 2006)
It is often said that Indian political parties engage in vote bank politics.
- The Buddha Of The Fast Lane (Indian Express, SUBRATA NAGCHOUDHURY, Aug 08, 2006)
Six months is an extraordinarily long time in politics. On January 8 West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee had held US President George W. Bush guilty of the world’s “worst organised murder” during a massive election rally at . . .
- Dmk Bends For Mnp, Intelligence Officer Transferred (Indian Express, JAYA MENON, Aug 08, 2006)
In a bid to appease the Manitha Neethi Pasarai (MNP) (Human Justice Forum), which is alleged to have terror links, the DMK government has ordered an Assistant Commissioner in the state Intelligence Wing to be transferred out of the communally- . . .
- Are Us-Iraq Ties On Cusp Of Change? (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Aug 08, 2006)
Americans believe that the time has come to stop wasting American lives and money.
- Pseudo Autonomy (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 08, 2006)
Centre must not interfere in the operations of banks.
- Perfect Balance (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 08, 2006)
Give up anger, give up pride, and free yourself from worldly bondages. No sorrow can befall those who never try to possess people and things as their own.
Dhammapada
- Sebi Plans Paper On Short Selling (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 08, 2006)
Market regulator Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi), on Monday, said it would soon come out with a policy statement on short selling of shares.
- Meerut Fire: 30-40% Of The Mall Damaged (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 08, 2006)
Thirty to forty per cent of the plush shopping mall-cum-multiplex in an up market locality here has suffered severe damages as a major fire engulfed the building last night prompting the district administration to order an inquiry into the incident.
- Draw The Breath Of Omkara To Achieve Mindlessness (Times of India, Swami Nithyananda, Aug 08, 2006)
Jnanis are mindless. To them all are the same. How to become a jnani? You can become a jnani when you are clear in your heart and mind. The glass of a chimney lamp, when covered with carbon, is not transparent.
- Punjab Cabinet To Take Up New Pay Panel (Tribune, Ajay Banerjee, Aug 08, 2006)
The much-awaited assured promotional scale for employees, popularly known as the ‘‘4-9-14’’ promotion benefit, will not come up for formal approval at the meeting of the Punjab Council of Ministers scheduled for August 10.
- Continental Strike Against Inflation (Business Line, BATUK GATHANI, Aug 08, 2006)
The central banks' move is widely interpreted as an unexpected pre-emptive strike against inflation.
- Sensex Falls 54 Pts On Fed, Oil Concerns (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 08, 2006)
Dalal Street ended lower on Monday amidst concerns over the US Federal Reserve on interest rate moves, weak Asian markets and high oil prices. The benchmark Sensex eased 0.5 per cent, or 54 points, to close at 10,812.64 points.
- Dasmunsi Decries Disruption (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 08, 2006)
Shekhawat, Somnath Chatterjee examining privilege notice
33 hours of work time already lost in the monsoon session
Government can offer to discuss report
Dasmunsi to contact party leaders to bring normalcy to Parliament
- Crop Diversification Vital For Distress Alleviation (Tribune, S.S. Johl, Aug 08, 2006)
Since the submission of the report on restructuring of agricultural production patterns for productivity and growth in Punjab in 2002, some hard-boiled opponents of diversification are putting forth arguments that are not tenable in any respect.
- Diversionary Tactic (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 08, 2006)
Fopmer External Affairs Minister K. Natwar Singh is protesting too much about the leakage of the report of the Justice R.S. Pathak Inquiry Authority.
- Gas From Iran (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 08, 2006)
Teheran has been behaving funnily on the supply of gas to India. The Iranian Foreign Minister, Mr Manouchehr Mottaki, now talks of “some specific difficulties” in honouring the $22-billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract signed by the two . . .
- India Tells Usa To Rein In Pakistan (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Aug 08, 2006)
India today conveyed two things directly to the United States — neither being music to ears of the “strategic partner”.
- Uproar Over Notice Against Pm (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 08, 2006)
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day today in the post-lunch session as both opposition and treasury benches traded charges over the leakage of the Pathak report even as indicted Natwar Singh sought to raise breach of privilege . . .
- Notice Against Pmo, ‘Not Manmohan’ (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 08, 2006)
Former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh has said the notice of breach of privilege motion given by him in the Rajya Sabha was against the office of the Prime Minister and not against Dr Manmohan Singh.
- Directionless Saga Of Science Policy (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Aug 08, 2006)
Planning for science and technology has been a subject of a great deal of academic and political debate - much of it rather rhetorical, however - and an exercise in experimentation since the Second Five Year Plan in 1957, a year before the . . .
- Blast In Mahur Injures 6 (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 08, 2006)
The pre-Independence Day mayhem continued unabated in Asom for the fourth consecutive day with a bomb explosion at Mahur injuring six persons in North Cachar hills district today.
- Indian Dam Flooded By Democratic Values (Daily Times, Simon Denyer, Aug 08, 2006)
‘For the construction of the dam, some people will have to suffer but there will be many benefits’
- `Ltte Certainly Wants Peace' (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Aug 08, 2006)
Certainly LTTE wants it. The question is how much it is willing to compromise politically in terms of the power it wields. — MR JEHAN PERERA, MEDIA DIRECTOR, NATIONAL PEACE COUNCIL, COLOMBO .
- Sbp’S Move To Contain Inflation (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 08, 2006)
The Tight Money Policy announced by the State Bank of Pakistan has not yet yielded desired results in controlling inflation, improving profit rates for depositors and reducing the present spread between lending and deposit rates.
- Too Interested (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 08, 2006)
What could be more bizarre than the Union finance ministry advising banks not to follow the monetary policy of the Reserve Bank of India?
- Is The Outsourcing Boom Over? (Daily Excelsior, Arvinder Kaur, Aug 08, 2006)
As companies start out sourcing more selectively and strategically and onshore providers face new pressures, questions are being raised over the future of outsourcing.
- Should Shareholders Be Kings? (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Aug 08, 2006)
This concept needs to be re-examined following Mittal’s takeover of Arcelor
- Striking A Global-Local Note (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Aug 08, 2006)
Gone with the wind are the days when exclusive clubs in this country sported signs saying “Indians and dogs not allowed”.
- The Forked Tongue (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Aug 08, 2006)
When it comes to gift of the gab, you just can’t beat a Bajaj, especially if the first name happens to be Rahul. The independent Rajya Sabha MP from Maharashtra sure knows how to keep his PR and business in water-tight compartments.
- Natural Adversaries (The Financial Express, Mythili Bhusnurmath, Aug 08, 2006)
Differences between central banks and governments are inevitable. The only way out is for governments to give central banks independence in setting interest rates
- 'Yet To See India's Passion For Peace' (OutLook, SABA NAQVI BHAUMIK, Aug 08, 2006)
A long and winding drive takes us to the residence of Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, located on an elevation in Islamabad. The elegant residence is far more sophisticated and plush than the home of his Indian counterpart. Over a cup of tea . . .
- Globalisation Ain't Easy (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Aug 08, 2006)
At first sight globalisation seems alive and well. Indeed the traditional standard bearers of globalisation, the likes of Microsoft, Coke and Pepsi, are being joined by companies from the emerging markets.
- Put Ngos Under Rti Scalpel (Pioneer, Sandhya Jain, Aug 08, 2006)
The $50,000 Magsaysay Award was recently conferred upon Arvind Kejriwal, a former Indian Revenue Service officer campaigning for the Right to Information (RTI).
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