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Articles 6021 through 6120 of 35809:
- Halt N-Work By 31st, Un Tells Iran (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 01, 2006)
The UN Security Council on Monday demanded that Iran suspend its nuclear activities in a month or face the threat of sanctions, but Tehran denounced the move as illegal and vowed to press on.
- Boon Or Bane? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 01, 2006)
Thirty-five years after it was first conceived and many setbacks and controversies later, the Tehri hydroelectric plant in Uttaranchal has finally been commissioned.
- New Drivers Of Economic Growth (Hindu, A.V. VEDPURISWAR , Aug 01, 2006)
Synthesises today's emerging trends to give an overall perspective of how the global economy works .
- Contours Of Modern Terrorism (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 01, 2006)
Terrorism leading to a deterioration of the internal security fabric has been the major security challenge to South Asian states for almost two decades.
- Bsnl Spot Registration Camp Today (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 01, 2006)
A spot registration camp will be organised by BSNL near Diamond Park on Tuesday.
- Infosys To Invest Rs. 809 Cr. More In Its Mysore Campus (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 01, 2006)
The capacity of the campus will be 13,500 in a single sitting
The total investment on the campus will touch Rs. 1,500 crore
The Global Education Centre will have 10,000 hostel rooms
Infosys recruited 4,000 engineering graduates from the State . . .
- Bmrda To Go In For Ring Road Development (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 01, 2006)
`They will help provide better connectivity in and around the city'
- Rbi Staff Protest Against Transfer Of Employees (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 01, 2006)
350 employees boycott work and march to the administrative block
- The End Of The Road In Lebanon (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 01, 2006)
Garbage. Garbage piled on garbage.
- Infy To Invest Rs 700 Cr More In Mysore (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 01, 2006)
In a major boost to information technology in the Tier-II city of Mysore, IT major Infosys, on Monday, announced an investment of another Rs 700 crore by June 2007 at its Global Education Centre here
- Fiscal Deficit Up By 52 Pc In Quarter 1 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 01, 2006)
With expenditure far exceeding receipts, the Centre’s fiscal deficit during the first quarter of this fiscal has crossed 50 per cent of the budget estimates of Rs 1,48,686 crore for the entire 2006-07.
- A Triumph For Vested Interests (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 31, 2006)
The death of the Doha Round is a victory for rich people in poor countries, farmers in rich countries and many other vested interests.
- Flotsam Of The Indian Navy (Pioneer, Abhijit Bhattacharyya , Jul 31, 2006)
Navy war room leaks signify certain grave institutional weaknesses that crept into the system after the triumph in the 1971 war; these have to be corrected urgently ------
- Bangalore Figures Fifth On Country's Crime Chart (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
Bangalore has beaten New Delhi and Mumbai, albeit infamously. In its latest findings, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), rates Bangalore as the city recording the fifth highest crime rate, accounting for 9.2% of crimes in the country.
- Infosys Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Rs 126 Cr Bonanza For Its Employees (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
Kicking off its silver jubilee anniversary celebrations at its biggest campus, IT bellwether Infosys Technologies Ltd on Sunday announced a Rs 126 crore bonanza for its 58,000 employees.
- Ril Concealing Facts On Gas Pact: Rnrl (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
The Anil Ambani group on Sunday came out against Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) for ‘‘deliberately misleading the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas by withholding the full facts of the case so that RIL can renege its binding . . .
- Not Another 15 Yrs (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 31, 2006)
Good to hear PM celebrate the first phase of reforms. India has less time for the second phase though
- The Personal Computer Turns 25 (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 31, 2006)
It has democratised communication and computing. But new challengers loom
- Infosys To Ring Nasdaq Bell (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
The India offshoring story has assumed a whole new dimension with an altogether different type of work being moved to the country's shores from the -- US that of ringing the “Opening Bell” of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
- India To Set Up Fast Track Courts (British Broadcasting Corporation, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
Indian prisons are overcrowded (Pic: Prashant Ravi]
India is to set up fast track courts to reduce a backlog of millions of cases, the country's chief justice has said.
- Understanding Pakistan~ii (Statesman, SUBROTO ROY, Jul 31, 2006)
I n August 1947, the new Pakistani elite hardly felt or even wished to feel free of the British ~ they merely felt independent of what they saw as Congress domination, and had now acquired some power for themselves.
- Sail To Pump In Rs 10,300 Cr In Wb (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
State-owned Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) will invest over Rs 10,300 crore in two integrated steel plants in West Bengal.
- Let Us Build More Infys: Fm (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Sunday exhorted youth to convert the country into a global hub of knowledge and expressed hope that every person will be a “knowledge worker” in the next couple of years.....
- For U.S., A Fair Deal Means What Its Farmers Demand (Hindu, Heather Stewart, Jul 31, 2006)
Developing countries have lost out again, and could next suffer under new one-to-one deals with more powerful nations.
- Lessons For The Future (Deccan Herald, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Jul 31, 2006)
The “scotch for secrets” scandal, when six officials in Rajiv Gandhi’s secretariat were convicted for supplying classified information to the Central Intelligence Agency, comes to mind apropos of the alleged ‘mole’ in P V Narasimha Rao’s office . . .
- An Honest Smile (Deccan Herald, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Jul 31, 2006)
When a lamp is lit, we say “diya jal raha hai” not “batti aur tel jal rahe hain”.
- Up Stf Kills Dreaded Gangster In Mumbai (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday gunned down dreaded gangster Kripa Shankar in an encounter in Mumbai. Kripa, a key member of the Munna Bajrangi gang, was carrying a cash reward of Rs 50,000 on his head and there were 36 . . .
- ‘Mole’ Not Named In Letter, Says Pm (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said that former External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh had not disclosed the name of the alleged “mole” in the PMO during the tenure of P.V. Narasimha Rao in his communication to him.
- Irda Relaxes Anti-Money Laundering Guidelines (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
Insurance regulator IRDA has made some relaxations in the anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines, including in the know-your-customer (KYC) regulations to remove practical hardships faced by insurance companies.
- Reforms Helped Infosys Become A Giant: Murthy (Tribune, Jangveer Singh, Jul 31, 2006)
Infosys chief N.R. Narayana Murthy said today the 1991 economic reforms had paved the way for establishment of Infosys as a global company.
- Get Serious About Race Course Road (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 31, 2006)
We protect ourselves from sniggering and thus are, in most cases, successful in showcasing our concern about serious matters.
- President's Panacea (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 31, 2006)
The fact that President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is a scientist, missile man and a visionary invests him with an extremely rare personality. He exudes the energy of youth and the wisdom of an experienced scholar.
- Books Are Kalam's Best Companions (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Jul 31, 2006)
He admits to not seeing a movie in 50 years
- Cpwd To Build 7,500 Houses For Tsunami-Hit In Andamans (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
Eventual cost will be about Rs.1,180 crore: Director General
- High Cost Of Treatment Adds To Troubles Of Hiv Positive Persons (Hindu, Divya Ramamurthi, Jul 31, 2006)
A retired clerk had to sell his two-bedroom house to pay for this treatment
Persons living with HIV/AIDS
Loss of income due to absence from work in rural areas — 10.32 per cent
Loss of income due to absence of work in urban areas — 11 per . . .
- Finalising The Plan Strategy (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 31, 2006)
Now that the Eleventh Five Year Plan's draft is under discussion and the Planning Commission has invited comments and responses from Union Ministries and States, some serious issues have been flagged for a review.
- Energy At A Price (Telegraph, S.L. Rao, Jul 31, 2006)
We are very short of electricity in India.
- Pointless Fears (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 31, 2006)
It is not surprising that apprehensions about the United States of America continue to inform sections of public opinion in India, even while bilateral relations are getting better.
- Ladakhis Seek Reopening Of Age-Old Trade Routes (Hindu, Luv Puri , Jul 31, 2006)
Renewal of ties will ensure the well-being of the region
- Replicate Success Of Infosys In Other Areas: Chidambaram (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
IT firm staff asked to emulate Narayana Murthy
Infosys chairman Narayana Murthy hits out at critics of liberalisation
He cites the company as a shining example of the success of economic reforms
- Cpi(m) Demands Full Discussion On Nuclear Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
Karat: when the U.S. Congress can discuss it, why not Parliament?
- Perils Of Alienating Honest Tax Payers (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Jul 31, 2006)
Consider this. When Osama Bin Laden’s crack suicide team brought down the twin towers of the World Trade Centre, President George W. Bush urged people to go about their business as usual. He asked people to ‘resume shopping, do you business, get . . .
- Cpm For Parliament Debate On Nuke Deal (Asia Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
The CPI(M) on Sunday demanded a discussion on the Indo-US nuclear deal in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament and asked the Congress-led UPA government to consult main Opposition BJP on an issue of vital national importance.
- Infosys Staff To Get Jubilee Bonanza (Business Line, Our Bureau, Business line, Jul 31, 2006)
Create jobs, compete with the best to fight poverty, says Murthy
- Making Monitors Obey Their Own Standards (The Financial Express, Sucheta Dalal, Jul 31, 2006)
There appears to be a regulation gap of many independent entities with fiduciary responsibility.
- Post Doha Failure, Playing The Blame Game (The Financial Express, RUPA CHANDA, Jul 31, 2006)
This finger-pointing reflects the divisions between the US, the EU and the developing countries.
- Energy Management (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 31, 2006)
Don’t use it as a smoke-screen
- State Vs State Vs State (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 31, 2006)
On contentious economic and social issues, is it desirable to allow each state more discretion to frame its own law on the matter? A majority of state governments seem to have supported the case for flexibility in labour laws for the textile . . .
- Textile Stalemate (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 31, 2006)
Unions ought to take a closer look at the changing character of the textile industry and employment in India.
- For Affirmative Action (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 31, 2006)
The J.J. Irani Committee report on affirmative action in the private sector, which was presented to the Prime Minister on Friday, is significant for various reasons.
- The Broadcast Bill And The Public Interest (Hindu, AMMU JOSEPH, Jul 31, 2006)
The primary objective of media regulation in a democracy is to preserve and protect citizens' fundamental rights to information and freedom of expression.
- Eight Doha Myths (Business Standard, Bibek Debroy, Jul 31, 2006)
The future of Doha Work Programme (DWP), meaning the timeframe, is now uncertain. We are probably looking at 2009/2010 for resurrection.
- How To Be Leaderless, Indian Style! (Business Line, S. Ramachander, Jul 31, 2006)
The maturity of any developed organisation or society is definitely seen in its capacity for self-regulation.
- Another Donors’ Conference (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 31, 2006)
AS rehabilitation efforts continue in last October’s earthquake-hit areas of Azad Kashmir and the Frontier, Pakistan has called for a second international donors’ conference to be held in October to further the process.
- 'Respect Your Enemy Strategically ....' (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jul 31, 2006)
but despise him tactically". Be cautious in planning the strategy, but implement it without second thoughts.
- New Monetary Policy (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 31, 2006)
The State Bank of Pakistan has announced new Monetary Policy 2006-07envisaging raise in the interest rate from 9 per cent to 9.5 per cent as a measure to keep inflation to 6.5 per cent.
- Pak, India Foreign Secretaries Meeting In Dhaka Today (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 31, 2006)
Iran has threatened to bin an international proposal over its nuclear programme if the UN Security Council passes a resolution demanding that Tehran freeze sensitive uranium enrichment.
- Mqm Crisis Appears To Be Subsiding (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 31, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has convened a meeting in Islamabad on August 1 to discuss the matters pertaining to the resignations of MQM ministers and advisors. MQM chief Altaf Hussain has welcomed the President’s initiative and said that the MQM . . .
- New Planning Strategies (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 31, 2006)
Prime minister Shaukat Aziz wants to convert the Planning Commission (PC) into a “think-tank” with much wider responsibilities.
- Doha Round In Doldrums (Dawn, Dr Akhtar Hasan Khan, Jul 31, 2006)
The Doha Round World Trade Organisation talks was launched in November 2001 as a development round.
- The Ethanol Experiment (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 31, 2006)
The recent move towards ethanol-blended fuel makes both environmental and economic sense.
- Indo-Us Pact Bad Deal: Nyt (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
Branding the India-US nuclear pact as “bad deal,” and also criticising US lawmakers for their consent for it, The New York Times on Saturday commented that it would have been far better for Manmohan Singh and George W Bush to build their new . . .
- Wto Talks Suspended Over Agricultural Tariffs (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 30, 2006)
The collapse of the Doha Round of WTO talks does not spell disaster for India.
- Capitalist Mind, Socialist Heart (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
A freewheeling chat with N.R. Narayana Murthy about his company and life after Infosys.
- Centre, Delhi And Bihar Govts To Meet On Child Labour (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
With the maximum number of child workers in the national capital coming from Bihar, officials from the Centre and the two state governments would soon meet to chalk out a rehabilitation programme for the children.
- Bharat Forge Q1 Net Up 5 (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
Bharat Forge Ltd today posted an increase of 5.31 per cent in net profit at Rs 51.51 crore for the quarter ended June 30, as compared to Rs 48.91 crore for the same quarter in 2005-06.
- Nasdaq Ceo In Bangalore On Monday (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
Nasdaq President & Chief Executive Officer Robert Greifeld in Bangalore on Monday. He will be visiting the Infosys campus in Mysore to participate in The Nasdaq remote opening bell ceremony on Monday evening.
- Beyond Gender-Bias Laws (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
Close on the heels of President Musharraf’s declaration regarding the need to amend the Hudood Ordinances according to the true spirit of Islam comes Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz’s statement expressing the same view.
- It Ain’T Such A Bad World (Deccan Herald, JAYALAKSHMI K, Jul 30, 2006)
The book addresses caste-based inhibitions that still figure in the mindset of people, yet deals with the brighter side of life as well.
- The Mole And The Fox (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Jul 30, 2006)
Did someone in Rao’s PMO leak nuclear secrets to the US? Or were Americans told what Rao wanted them to hear?
- Ltte Vs Unicef (Frontline, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jul 30, 2006)
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is listed as a terrorist or unlawful organisation in several countries.
- India’S Biggest Travel Fair Begins (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
The 49th edition of Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF), India’s largest travel fair, was inaugurated here on Saturday with more than 200 participants from 21 states and six countries joining the mart at the Netaji Indoor Stadium.
- Bhel Q1 Net Profit Up 85% (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) has posted a 85.08 per cent increase in its net profit at Rs 236.67 crore for the quarter ended 30 June compared to Rs 127.87 crore in the year-ago period.
- Bush Clears The Way For Corporate Domination (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
When George W. Bush says that he wants to spread freedom to every corner of the earth, he means it.
- Sebi Lifts Ban On 3 More Entities (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday lifted the ban on three depository participants — IL&FS, IDBI Bank and ING Vysya Bank — on opening fresh demat accounts.
- Banks, Dfis Require Sbp Approval For Shares Purchase (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
Banks and development finance institutions (DFIs) have been asked to get prior approval from the State Bank while purchasing shares of a company and a new limit has been set for this purpose.
- Nathu La Beckons (Frontline, Amit Baruah, Jul 30, 2006)
The mountain pass between Sikkim and the Tibet Autonomous Region reopens for trade with China.
- While Talking West Asia, Watch North Korea (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 30, 2006)
The fires of West Asia must not be allowed to distract the world’s attention from the threat posed by North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, which it demonstrated by its recent test of a long-range missile.
- Inclusiveness, Not Quotas, Best In Industry (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
In April this year, the Prime Minister called on private sector industry to take affirmative action in education, employment opportunities and employment for weaker sections.
- Sino-Indian Ties: (Daily Excelsior, Pallab Bhattacharya, Jul 30, 2006)
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee's recent back-to-back visit to Japan and China and reopening of Nathu La trade route between India and China are watershed developments in Sino-India relations.
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