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Articles 7321 through 7420 of 35809:
- All’S Well, Says Congress (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
With speculation rife about widening cracks in the party-government relationship and within the UPA, the Congress today mounted a major damage-control exercise.
- The Gaza Blitzkrieg (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 11, 2006)
And a gross violation of human rights
The sad irony of the first anniversary of the 7 July bombings in London is that a state-sponsored blitzkrieg has been launched in another part of the world.
- Official Status Demanded For Marathi In Goa (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
NCP to move an amendment to recognise Roman script for Konkani
Marathi activists support demand for official status to Roman script for Konkani
They want Marathi also to be made an official language in the State
Gomantak Marathi Bhasha Parishad . .
- Haryana, Israel To Link Agricultural Varsities (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
Mutual exchange of farmers and agricultural experts planned
- Manmohan Urged To Ban Field Trials Of Genetically Modified Food Crop (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
Farmers' unions say GM technology is unsustainable and expensive
- Economic Liberalisation Not Put On Hold, Says Congress (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
Aim to ensure the support of all United Progressive Alliance constituents
Government to discuss specific cases with allies
Liberalisation policy to continue
- Rahul Mahajan Allowed To Shift To Mumbai (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
A Delhi court on Monday allowed Rahul Mahajan, son of slain BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, to shift to Mumbai after the brain-mapping test was conducted on him.
- Remembering A Writer (Hindu, K. Kunhikrishnan, Jul 11, 2006)
O.V. Vijayan(1930-2005) achieved the status of an icon with his first novel, "Khasakinte Ithihasam".
- A Great Composer And Polymath (Hindu, Sulochana Pattabhi Raman, Jul 11, 2006)
The history of Carnatic music would have been written differently if the musical compositions of Tallapaka Annamacharya had come to light about 200 years . . .
- Sectarian Clashes Across Iraq Kill At Least 24 (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
At least 24 people were killed in attacks across Iraq on Monday as sectarian bloodshed raged on in Baghdad, raising new fears that the country was sliding towards civil war.
- N-Deal: The Turnaround Of The Us Congress (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 11, 2006)
Starting with enormous disapproval for the nuke deal with India, the US Congress now lends it a shoulder. Walter Andersen gives the reasons for this change of heart
- Quotas In Private Sector (Tribune, Amulya Ganguli, Jul 11, 2006)
If Mr Arjun Singh can return to the limelight by playing the quota card, can Ms Meira Kumar be far behind?
- Top Hizb Militant Killed (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
The police claimed to have made a major breakthrough against militancy with the killing of a top militant of the Hizbul Mujahideen. He was allegedly involved in the grenade attack on a National Conference rally at Kulgam in which five persons were . . .
- Retail Reality (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jul 11, 2006)
With the changing consumption pattern and the emergence of a large middle class, some of the big Indian corporates are betting high on the retail sector, which is around $200 billion and just 3 per cent is organised.
- The Proof Of The Pudding Is In The Eating (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 11, 2006)
The Economist has by and large appreciated the policies being pursued by President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz saying that these have transformed the overall economic and financial image of Pakistan.
- Reliance Tv On Fast Track (Business Standard, Kausik Datta, Jul 11, 2006)
The Reliance group has put its proposed entry into the television news business on the fast track.
- Local Impact (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 11, 2006)
The Nathu-la opening will promote border exchange, but benefits are likely to flow largely only to Sikkim.
- Fighting Extremism (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 11, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf has again said all the right things on the need to combat the growing extremism at home.
- Disinvestment Rocks The Indian Boat (Dawn, M.J. Akbar, Jul 11, 2006)
Every lie must be denied; otherwise it becomes an attachment to the truth. I am not equally sure that rumours deserve similar attention, because a denial tends to live in the same haze as the rumour.
- Power Games (Business Standard, A K Bhattacharya, Jul 11, 2006)
India’s power sector today ails not just from inadequate addition to generation capacity.
- Hampi Monuments Off Endangered List (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
Unesco's World Heritage Committee on Monday decided to remove a group of monuments in Hampi and Cologne’s famed cathedral from a list of endangered sites after conditions there had improved.
- Shadow Boxing (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 11, 2006)
We've been here before. The government had to shelve its plans for a token 10 per cent disinvestment in PSUs like Nalco and Neyveli Lignite Corporation when leftist and Tamil allies protested.
- Long Arm Of The Law (Times of India, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , Jul 11, 2006)
In an essay published some years ago, sociologist André Béteille observed that "ordinary people look up to judges in a way in which they no longer look up to legislators, ministers or civil servants".
- Not By Force Alone (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 11, 2006)
Contrary to the impression given by the government, the situation in Balochistan, especially in the Dera Bugti area, does not seem to show any signs of improvement.
- ‘Vajpayee Offered J&k Military Bases To Us To Fight Taliban’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
A former Indian navy chief has revealed that the former government of Atal Behari Vajpayee had offered the United States the use of military bases in Jammu and Kashmir and other areas to carry out strikes against Afghanistan in 2001.
- Zidane, Butt Of European Race Debate (Times of India, RASHMEE ROSHAN LALL, Jul 11, 2006)
Much of Europe has begun a controversial political debate about football, the sport that knits the continent but divides it from the coloured world, after Zinedine Zidane's ignominious exit from the World Cup, professional football and the world . . .
- Infrastructure Imperatives (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 10, 2006)
Two recent reports from the private sector go beyond policy rhetoric in their recommendations for development of key sectors.
- Planners Fret At Fiscal Constraints (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Jul 10, 2006)
While it is a healthy tradition to restrict fiscal deficit, the implementation is a complex task.
- Experiments With Terror (OutLook, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jul 10, 2006)
The peace process resembles nothing so much as an arch without its keystone – in this case, an end to killing. Now as before, though, the keystone is stored in Islamabad, not New Delhi or Srinagar.
- Pokhran-Ii Led To ‘Surrenders’: Bhagwat (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Terming the 1998 Pokhran nuclear blasts as a “push-button” affair for the previous NDA government, the then Navy Chief, Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat, has said the atomic tests led to a “series of surrenders in every sector of the national polity, economy . . .
- Strengthening Of Pakistan Navy (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 10, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has expressed determination of the Government to strengthen naval defence of the country. Talking to reporters, he indicated that the Pakistan Navy will be upgraded with new frigates, submarines and air-borne surveillance . . .
- Pranab Persuaded Manmohan To Continue As Prime Minister (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, who wanted to resign in the wake of the DMK’s threat to withdraw support from the government against the decision of the disinvestment of Neyveli Lignite and Nalco, has been persuaded by the Defence Minister, . . .
- Dumping Disinvestment (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 10, 2006)
Disgruntled allies have once again forced the government to derail the disinvestment programme.
- The Anatomy And Lessons Of Inflation (The Financial Express, Saumitra Chaudhuri, Jul 10, 2006)
In India, unlike the developed world, the price pass-through of the oil surge still looms substantially.
- Projecting Inconvenient Eco-Truths (Business Line, C. Gopinath , Jul 10, 2006)
The former US Vice-President, Mr Al Gore, has turned environment evangelist. For some years now, he has been touring the world with a slick media presentation about the damage man is causing the environment. Mr Gore says that his objective is to . . .
- Empire Is Born In A Six By Four Cell (OutLook, MAHMOOD FAROOQUI, Jul 10, 2006)
Indian history is peripheral in these essentially Brit books on the old Empire and the modern Corp.
- Controlling Creativity Through Statute (The Financial Express, Sucheta Dalal, Jul 10, 2006)
But instead of regulating advertisements through laws, it is best done through self-regulation.
- Kheny Opens Parishat's Cultural Festival (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Function organised to mark golden jubilee of Reorganisation of States
- Kiran Uttam Ghosh (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
She's trimming the hemlines and gearing up for her debut at the upcoming Rome Fashion Week
- Prime Sport For Opposition (Pioneer, Ajoy Bose, Jul 10, 2006)
Internal bickering in the Congress is encouraging its allies to take potshots at Manmohan Singh ---- Barely two years after its tentative birth, the ruling coalition UPA appears to have thrown caution to the wind and started rocking its own boat.
- Bsnl Office To Be Shifted (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
The BSNL telephone revenue accounts offices will be shifted from Johnson Building, Convent Junction, Ernakulam, to Catholic Centre, Broadway, with effect from July 10.
- Poverty In Pakistan (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 10, 2006)
Poverty is an ethical concept, not a statistical one. Inherent in the term “poverty”, when applied to human beings, is the notion of a life situation that should not exist. It is not only lack of roti, kapra aur makan—food, cloth and shelter.
- Civil Society And Culture (News International, Prof Khwaja Masud, Jul 10, 2006)
The notion of a civil society has been developed by such thinkers as Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau and most notably by Hegel in his lectures on the philosophy of law.
- Not The End Of Reforms (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jul 10, 2006)
Given the numbers in the Lok Sabha, there is no other option for the Government than to make twists and turns in policy within the general reform format if it is to remain in office.
- Will Loan Waivers Help Farmers? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 10, 2006)
Many economists, social activists and other advocacy groups have pointed out several socio-economic and structural factors, including India’s entry into the WTO, responsible for agrarian distress.
- The It Sez Charade (The Economic Times, S SRINIVASAN, Jul 10, 2006)
There have been reams of paper spent on debating the norms and merits of IT SEZs. It is strange that a group of ministers are debating square footage and classification of cities to determine the entry norms for IT SEZs.
- Musharraf Urges People To Stand Against Extremism, Terrorism (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 10, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf on Sunday expressed his firm commitment to the economic development and promotion of tourism in Chitral and Northern Areas and called upon the masses to make proactive efforts in staving off extremism and terrorism . . .
- Stock Market Controversy (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 10, 2006)
Allegations that manipulation by top brokers triggered the stock market crashes of 2005 and 2006 have finally found their way out of business circles and the closeted world of high-stakes equity trading.
- Chaotic Transport System (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 10, 2006)
One is not surprised by the Planning Commission’s disclosure that Pakistan’s “inadequate and inefficient transport system” costs the country an estimated Rs230 billion annually — which is about 8.5 per cent of the GDP.
- Pakistan’S Democratic Predicament (Dawn, Talat Masood, Jul 10, 2006)
As during most part of its chequered history, Pakistan stands once again at the crossroads and the 2007 elections could be a landmark event that could shape the future destiny of the nation.
- Bangladesh Says Hard To Accept $3b Tata Deal (Pioneer, Reuters, Jul 10, 2006)
Bangladesh's Industries Minister said on Sunday an election due in January made it difficult to accept a $3 billion investment proposal by Indian conglomerate Tata, even though the deal would be good for the country.
- Kashmiri Ultra Gets A Doctorate From Prison (Statesman, Kavita Suri, Jul 10, 2006)
A top Kashmiri militant serving a life sentence in the Srinagar Central Jail has been awarded a doctorate in Islamic Studies by the Kashmir University.
- After Dmk, Rjd Puts Its Foot Down (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
The UPA Government's hopes to restart the stalled disinvestment process through a discussion of its co-ordination committee meeting, has suffered a setback again with another ally crossing over to the opposite camp.
- Sensex Up 37pts; Icici Bank, Tata Steel Slip (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Bharti Airtel has surged 3% to Rs 381. Wipro, HDFC and Satyam have rallied 2% each to Rs 479, Rs 1,185 and Rs 705, respectively.
- Vanishing Advantage (Business Line, S. Ramachander, Jul 10, 2006)
Foreign media and financial analysts usually speak of two great advantages for India in the world economy: the vast pool of science and technology graduates and the millions who can wield the English language.
- Growth In Spite Of Politics (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Jul 10, 2006)
Coalition governments with a certain degree of controlled chaos are now a standard part of existence both at the Centre and in the States, and I think we should expect a great deal of 'volatility' as we ahead towards election time in Uttar Pradesh . . .
- The Market Impact Of The Current Account (Business Standard, Abheek Barua, Jul 10, 2006)
After the sharp drop in prices over the last couple of months, valuations of Indian stocks look attractive once again.
- Reality Check: Markets In For Turbulent Times (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Jul 10, 2006)
The Indian capital market seems set for some turbulent times. Every time the Bull run shows signs of a revival, there is negative news that causes prices to dive again; clearly even the expectation that good corporate results for the recent quarter . . .
- 41 Killed In Iraq Violence (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Sunni leaders express outrage over the Sunday attacks
- Musharraf’S Kashmir Vision Evokes Popular Support: Attique (Pakistan Observer, Hameed Shaheen, Jul 10, 2006)
Sardar Attique Ahmad Khan, president ruling All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference, (AJKMC) has said that President General Pervez Musharraf’s Kashmir Vision has evoked popular support in Kashmir.
- Old Age Blues (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 10, 2006)
The proposal for a reduction in pension entitlement led to an unprecedented strike by workers in Britain on 30 March. Indeed, almost all over the world demonstrations are being organised against government attempts to reform this sector.
- South Korea-U.S. Hold Free Trade Talks Amid Protests (Reuters, Jon Herskovitz, Jul 10, 2006)
South Korea and the United States, kicked off a second round of talks on a free trade pact on Monday with differences on contentious issues such as agriculture that have sparked mass protests in Seoul.
- Jaded India Takes Deep Breath, Tunes In For Salvation (Reuters, Krittivas Mukherjee, Jul 10, 2006)
Early one summer morning in the holy town of Haridwar, on the banks of the sacred Ganges, about 500 people sit on mats facing their saffron-clad Hindu guru, following his every word.
- Kashmir Grenade Attack Mastermind Killed In Encounter (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
The mastermind behind the grenade attack on National Conference Legislator Sakina Ittoo was killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district, official sources said.
- A Swiss Model To Make The Hills Come Alive (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Jul 10, 2006)
Describing the integrationist approach used by the Swiss in developing their hill regions, P. V. INDIRESAN points out how a simple six-point programme, infused with a commitment to the best quality, can jump-start services to at least the more . . .
- Tourism Development Plan For The Nilgiris Submitted To Government (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Aims at making hill station a round-the-year vacation destination
Economic well-being of the district depends on tourism
Municipality seeks funds to purchase three generators
Action will be taken against unauthorised constructions
- Growing Sino-Indian Relations (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 10, 2006)
Slowly and steadily, the Sino-Indian relations are experiencing a thaw in their bilateral relations. Interestingly, the thaw in bilateral relations between the two countries is so slow, that rest of the world seems to have not noticed it.
- Mexico Turns Right (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 10, 2006)
If Calderon's victory is upheld by electoral courts, he will face a divided nation that sends millions to work in the US illegally, reports Will Weissert .
- Uma Bharti To Launch 'Epic Struggle' In October (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
"The `war' would affect several BJP leaders"
- Tackling Terrorism: `India Has The Right Approach' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Basic rights are ensured even to those suspected of involvement: Sabharwal
Terrorism has cross-border fingerprints
India does not subscribe to radical view on torture
- Play `Madhavan' On Your Reliance Mobile (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
In comes Madhavan as one of the characters in two video games developed by Paradox Studios Limited.
- Kandadevi Car Festival Stage-Managed: Dalits (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
"Only 25 Dalits were allowed to pull the car"
"Besides detaining 13 leading activists, police laid siege to several Dalit villages"
"Those who wanted to participate in the festival could not break the police cordon"
- `Rare Combination Of Literature, Philosophy' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Raja Rao had been influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and his views on economics
The better known among his novels was `Kanthapura'
Raja Rao writings were philosophical and meant for the highbrow
The writer had said that the Gandhian path was the . . .
- Delhiites Witness First Monsoon Showers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Power problems in the capital also solved to an extent Power problems in the capital also solved to an extent
- Criminal Law: Apex Court Directive To High Courts (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 10, 2006)
"Exercise the power only sparingly"
Think of inherent danger in taking away the right of an accused
Court must not interfere with statutory power of investigating agency
- Distant Goal (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 10, 2006)
Pak’s notice will push the two nations from free trade
- Half Way To Getting It Right (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 10, 2006)
The dominant view at the Stanford conference was that India was still half way to getting it right, and many of the lessons from elsewhere and current economic wisdom were still to be fully assimilated into the policy chain.
- Nathu-La Pass Between India And China Reopened (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 10, 2006)
It is no mean feat to thaw a relationship that was frozen for 44 long years. Every year the media would report that the Nathu-la Pass was going to be reopened.
- Nathu-La Pass Between India And China Reopened (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 10, 2006)
It is no mean feat to thaw a relationship that was frozen for 44 long years. Every year the media would report that the Nathu-la Pass was going to be reopened. Now that the overland route has opened, India and China can affirm their joint potential . . .
- Different Rhythms (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 10, 2006)
Dance as a means of psychosocial rehabilitation has given a new lease of life to victims of trafficking.
Body movements used sensitively could become a powerful technology
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