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Articles 7421 through 7520 of 35809:
- Launch A Movement Against Drugs (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Unodc's theme "Drugs are not child's play" for this year is a wake-up call on a menace that is assuming epidemic proportions.
- Reclaiming The Traditional Base (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 10, 2006)
The aam admi has restaked his claim to the Congress' affections, judging from the explosion of activity in party offices geared to addressing the problems of the common . . .
- Never Having To Be Sorry About Love (Indian Express, FARAH BARIA, Jul 10, 2006)
It has always been this way, I guess, from Lord Ram to Ramesh Sippy. Although love and marriage are not necessarily the same thing anywhere in the world, in India they are almost mutually exclusive.
- A Song For The Cup And Glory... (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 10, 2006)
So, what were the soccer fans singing about? Sure, most of what was sung at World Cup were patriotic chants along the lines of “Vamos, vamos . . .
- Statehood The Only Way To Tide Over Vidarbha Crisis (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 10, 2006)
From being extraordinarily well-off to penury and suicide—the cotton farmers of Vidarbha have come a long way. But history can be reversed, if a state of Vidarbha is allowed to be formed
- Raiders & Saviours (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 10, 2006)
Rule for Indian politicians on hostile corporate takeovers: only capitalists should rescue capitalists
- Far East Goes Ballistic (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 10, 2006)
North Korea's long-range missile tests only confirm the existence of an arms race across the region. After the financial crisis of 1997, most South East Asian countries began modernising their armed forces.
- Should Women Be In The Army? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 10, 2006)
Deputation of women in ‘soft’ slots doesn’t reduce deficiencies in combat units
- Iron Man Cometh (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 10, 2006)
It was not surprising that L N Mittal headed east after concluding his deal with Arcelor. While his acquisitions are geared towards being in control of costs and supplies in a situation of glut, he also wants to reap the benefits of high growth in . . .
- Glimmer Of Hope After Trade Ministers' Geneva Meeting (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
No country has given up its commitment to multilateral agreement
While trade talks bring substantial economic gains, failure to reach an accord under the WTO framework will have some serious consequences.
- Big Brother’S Watching... (Deccan Herald, PREM PAUL NINAN, Jul 10, 2006)
The book is a fast-paced thriller that highlights the increasing technological intrusion into the private lives of individuals
- New Challenges For The Government (Hindu, P. A. SESHAN, Jul 10, 2006)
Larger demand for credit, liquidity squeeze and inflation are major concerns
The paradox of high world prices for commodities and a boom in precious metals when crude prices also are at record levels cannot be easily explained.
- The New Myth Of India (Deccan Herald, Pankaj Mishra, Jul 10, 2006)
India is a roaring capitalist success story, says the latest issue of 'Foreign Affairs'. Last week, many leading business executives and politicians in the country celebrated as Lakshmi Mittal, the fifth richest man in the world, finally succeeded . . .
- Bridging The Power Gap (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 10, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has advised the KESC to raise its generation capacity as a first step to improving the power situation in Karachi.
- The Nuclear Deal And `Minimum Deterrence' (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Jul 10, 2006)
The Indo-U.S. nuclear agreement will raise the financial and political costs of the Indian nuclear weapons programme but it does not impose a legal bar on the production of fissile material or the testing of nuclear explosive devices by India.
- Pakistan Ideal Place For Investors, Says Pm (News International, Muhammad Anis, Jul 10, 2006)
Pakistan is open for business and welcomes local and foreign investment in Information Technology, outsourcing and other value-added sectors, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said here Sunday.
- Violent Islamic Radicals Know They Are Heretical (Hindu, Karen Armstrong, Jul 10, 2006)
Extremists are proud of their deviance, and moderate Muslims can't be held responsible.
- Cloaks And Khukris (Deccan Herald, Vijay Nair, Jul 10, 2006)
Saradindu Bandyopadhyay was at his best writing for the mystery genre. This collection of four stories reveal why
- Escape From Mundane (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Monica Ali’s latest book, ‘Alentejo Blue’, leaves Alex Clark with a faint feeling of let down.
- United Regressive Alliance (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 08, 2006)
As the 1999 experience of the NDA and AIADMK leader, J Jayalalithaa, revealed there is need for a certain prudence in dealing with Dravidian parties.
- Manmohan Meets Sonia, Reviews Political Situation (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Against the backdrop of embarrassing developments for the UPA coalition and rumours of his resignation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today held discussions with Congress president Sonia Gandhi and some senior party leaders and took stock of the . . .
- Ulfa Makes A Point (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Jul 08, 2006)
Amidst indications that the stage is getting ready for direct talks between the government and the United Liberation Front of Asom . . .
- A Setback (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 08, 2006)
Confidence in commitment to reforms has been shaken
- Ongc Plans To Buy Stake In Rosneft (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is examining investing US$ 3 billion to take upto five per cent equity in Russian state oil firm OAO Rosneft, which is making an initial public offering (IPO), Petroleum Secretary M S Srinivasan said on Friday.
- Congress: Perform Or Perish (Business Standard, Surjit S Bhalla, Jul 08, 2006)
The only escape for the Congress, from the end of the long rope it finds itself in, is to allow its two leaders to function.
- Mittal Steel Plans New $6.5 Bln Indian Foray (Reuters, Shailendra Bhatnagar, Jul 08, 2006)
Mittal Steel, the world's largest steelmaker, said it was in talks to invest at least $6.5 billion to set up a plant in India but was also reconsidering another earlier project due to its slow progress.
- Tribal Rights And Wrongs (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Jul 08, 2006)
Conservation must lead to integration not exclusion. There is no dichotomy between tribes and wildlife
- Pm Needs To Get A Grip On Government (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 08, 2006)
The theme of ET’s Friday edition was ‘Power of execution’. For the UPA government, though, executing even relatively simple decisions — like selling small slices of Nalco and Neyveli Lignite — is proving to be excruciatingly difficult.
- Hasten Slowly At Nathu La (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 08, 2006)
The economic rationale for the reopening of the Nathu La Pass has, perhaps understandably, receded well into the background. Reopening a border pass that was closed for 44 years was always bound to bring with it a heavy dose of . . .
- Jobless Growth Is Meaningless (The Economic Times, ARUN FIRODIA, Jul 08, 2006)
Everyone is rejoicing at the 8% GDP growth India has clocked last three years with highly visible signs of prosperity everywhere.
- Testing Times (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 08, 2006)
Confrontation won’t help in dealing with Pyongyang
- Upa To Discuss Divestment; Sonia Calls On Pm (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Jul 08, 2006)
A meeting of the UPA coordination committee is likely to be scheduled before the monsoon session of Parliament commencing this month-end to sort out differences on the Centre’s disvestment plans which were put on hold by Prime Minister Manmohan . . .
- It Rained News This Week, But Coverage Leaked (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Jul 08, 2006)
Thank you, Muthuvel Karunanidhi. Thank you, Anbumani Ramadoss. Thank you, Manmohan Singh. Thank you, Sonia Gandhi.
- It: Betting On Re Depreciation (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Analysts expect strong quarterly figures from a number of IT companies, although some of them expect EBITDA margins to decline to some extent. Salary hikes in April, which certain players had brought about, may impact margins as well.
- Getting There (Business Standard, T N Ninan, Jul 08, 2006)
It may seem premature to make the claim, so one will have to hedge the assertion in many ways.
- A Long Neglected Area (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 08, 2006)
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has again sought to place occupational safety and health high on the global agenda through the adoption of a new Convention at its 95th annual conference . . .
- Between Generosity And Toughness (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jul 08, 2006)
In France, opposition is growing to the police storming schools to pick up children of illegal immigrants.
- Decision-Making In The Age Of Coalitions (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Jul 08, 2006)
The Prime Minister could set up a compact Group of Ministers to consult the UPA constituents before major policy initiatives.
- Usual Stirrings Felt In Tamil Nadu (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 08, 2006)
Once again it's time for India to worry about Sri Lankan Tamil refugees. The national security ramifications of the civil war in the island nation cannot be wished . . .
- Using The Market To Cushion Oil Shocks (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 08, 2006)
The government should put in place a long-term programme to hedge oil price risks
- Congress Walks The Coalition Tightrope (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Rattled by the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh’s decision to shelve the entire disinvestment process pending “further review” under the ultimatum served on him by the DMK chief, Mr M Karunanidhi, the . . .
- Ongc-Mittal To Invest $6 Bn In Nigeria (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The ONGC-Mittal combine will invest more than $6 billion in setting up a refinery, power plant and railway lines in Nigeria.
- Politics Trips Divestment (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 08, 2006)
Given the hardening stance of the parties involved, it is a moot point if the Centre can evolve a consensus among its allies on divestment.
- After Nathu La, India Faces Chinese Challenge In Bhutan (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 08, 2006)
As it regains access to the Tibetan markets by throwing open Nathu La pass after 44 years, India is being compelled to cope with an important downside. It is the emerging Chinese challenge to India’s special relationship with Bhutan.
- Manufacturing Growth (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 08, 2006)
Interventions sought by the chambers of industry for boosting manufacturing sector growth to above double-digits points to the policy stalemate . . .
- Elementary Steps (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Examining the challenges and recent initiatives in providing universal elementary education.
- Maoists Must Give Up Arms Before Poll: Deuba (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Former Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba said here on Friday a violence and fear-free atmosphere was a prerequisite for holding elections in the country and urged the Maoists to refrain from carrying arms and indulge in extortion and other . . .
- Ongc Signs Gas Sales Agreement With Gail (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
ONGC on Friday signed a gas sales agreement with state utility GAIL India Ltd for sale of government-regulated natural gas.
- Reliance Comm Not In Favour Of 3g Entry Fee (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
While supporting the earlier TRAI recommendations on no entry fee for Third Generation Mobile services spectrum, Reliance Communications has said if at all any criteria is to be applied, economic and social benefits of 3G should be the benchmark.
- Petulant Response (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 08, 2006)
PM can't be seen to be caving in ---- The manner in which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has capitulated to DMK president M Karunanidhi's threat to pull out from the UPA if the Government goes ahead with its plan to divest 10 per cent . . .
- Back To The Brink (Pioneer, AJAI SAHNI, Jul 08, 2006)
As Sri Lanka burns, a new reign of terror is about to descend ---- There has been a slow, appalling, inevitability to Sri Lanka's steady slide into de facto war - a tattered ceasefire still holds on paper - as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam . . . .
- Bleak House~ii (Statesman, Jagmohan , Jul 08, 2006)
Cities Drifting Towards Physical And Moral Degradation
The sprawling and ever-increasing jhuggi-Jhompris of Delhi, the chawls and zodapattis of Mumbai, the bustees of Kolkata, the katchi-abadi of Karachi, the baladis of Cairo, the kampunga . . .
- Safta In Crisis As Pak Violates Pact (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Just two years after its formation, the South Asian Free Trade Area (Safta) agreement has come into deep crisis because of Pakistan's violation of commitments made to the regional body.
- Rough-Edged Genius (Telegraph, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , Jul 08, 2006)
I have told my son, and will one day tell my grandson, that I saw Freddie Trueman bowl in the flesh.
- Bush Pledges Diplomacy Over North Korean Missile Tests (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
President George Bush insisted yesterday—in the face of threats from North Korea of further missile tests—that only diplomacy could solve the crisis with the reclusive Communist state, but he warned that it could take considerable time.
- New Technologies Making Gm Crops Obsolete (Tribune, Jeremy Rifkin, Jul 08, 2006)
FOR years the life science companies — Monsanto, Syngenta, Bayer, Pioneer Hi-Bred — have argued that genetically modified food is the next great scientific and technological revolution in agriculture and the only efficient and cheap way to feed . . .
- Lesson For Pm Amid Quit Talk (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The BJP described the Prime Minister as “unfit to rule the country” on a day of rumours that Manmohan Singh and finance minister P. Chidambaram had put in their papers.
- Bon Bibi In Sunderbans (Tribune, G.K. Gupta, Jul 08, 2006)
Septuagenarian Balai Das I met in the Sunderbans years ago had a sordid story to tell.
- Corruption In Govt, Party Not To Be (Tribune, Yoginder Gupta, Jul 08, 2006)
Congress men owing allegiance to Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, today managed impressive turnout at the first public rally organised by the party after the resignation of Mr Bhajan Lal from the post of HPCC president.
- First Look: L N Mittal Meets Manmohan (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Steel tycoon L N Mittal on Friday called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi.
- Evolution Is A Knowledge-Creation Machine, A Learning Algorithm (Business Line, D. Murali , Jul 08, 2006)
Humanity's most complex creation is the economy, according to Eric D. Beinhocker, author of The Origin of Wealth, who takes us along as he retraces the journey `from a state of nature to the stunning self-organised complexity of the modern global . . .
- A Step Towards Privatisation Of Nalco (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Jul 08, 2006)
The government's decision to sell 10 per cent of its stake in Nalco meets with stiff resistance in Orissa.
- Requiem For A Pm (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 08, 2006)
Absolute principles are a rarity in a vocation driven by the maximization of the possible.
- The Koran And Muslims (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Jul 08, 2006)
Intellectual stagnation in the Muslim world long preceded revivalism and its hideous offshoot, fundamentalism.
- Token Gesture For Nanoscience (Frontline, R. Ramachandran, Jul 08, 2006)
The government and industry have not given enough attention to nanoscience, at the peril of losing out in the technological race.
- Politics By Fiat (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 08, 2006)
Prime minister's decision to freeze all decisions on disinvestment may have saved the UPA government, but it raises serious questions about the conduct of the coalition.
- Mittal Launches Big Orissa Plan (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
World champion steel-maker LN Mittal, in the country after acquiring European steel giant Arcelor, began his home tour on a triumphant note by announcing a 12-million-tonne steel plant in Orissa at a cost of Rs 40, 000 crore.
- Plot To Blow Tunnels In Nyc Busted (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Authorities have disrupted planning by foreign terrorists for an attack on New York City tunnels, two law enforcement officials said Friday.
- So What’S Left? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 08, 2006)
It was only by the skin of his teeth. Yet, the victory of liberal technocrat Felipe Calderon the Mexican Presidential elections this week provides a big boost for besieged reformers and democrats in Latin America. At a time when the image of Latin . . .
- Pak Under Musharraf More Dangerous: Economist (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistan's economy has witnessed growth of 7 per cent under the leadership of President Pervez Musharraf but he may have made the country ‘‘more dangerous’’ by ‘‘sabotaging’’ its fragile democracy and clinging to his job by ‘‘manipulation’’, says The Econ
- Jack In The Box (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 08, 2006)
When US assistant secretary of state Christopher Hill flew to Beijing to co-ordinate responses to the North Korean missile tests, and had to borrow a suit for the meeting, Chinese foreign minister Li Zhaoxing jokingly queried whether he had lost his . . .
- Party, President, Pm (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 08, 2006)
Totally baseless and utter nonsense: those were the words the PM’s press advisor used to deny rumours of Manmohan Singh’s resignation.
- No Differences With Manmohan, Says Congress (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Reform not synonymous with divestments: Montek
Manmohan doing a good job in implementing CMP
Not weakness but sincerity to coalition partner
- Indian Idols (Indian Express, Rajeev Shukla, Jul 08, 2006)
Lakshmi Niwas Mittal’s celebrated acquisition of Arcelor further manifests a trend of more and more Indians playing a pivotal role in global economy.
- Lula Vs Chavez In Mexico City (Indian Express, Mini Kapoor, Jul 08, 2006)
On Sunday, 41 million voters cast their choice for the country’s next president.
- Has Dr Manmohan Singh Quit? Rumours Push Markets Down (Indian Express, George Mathew, Jul 08, 2006)
The saga of reforms rollback has started haunting Dalal Street once again. After a strong start, stock markets fell 2.4 per cent today as investors trimmed positions, fretting about economic reforms after PSU disinvestment was put on hold on Thursday.
- Pm Asks Kesc To Boost Power Generation (News International, Azfar-ul-Ashfaque, Jul 08, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has expressed satisfaction over the privatisation of the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) and its performance and asked its management to take all possible measures to increase the power generation capacity . . .
- A War With Three Fronts (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jul 08, 2006)
Violence continues to decline in Kashmir, but Islamists launch new military, ideological and political wars.
- Pakistan’S Rich Blaze A Trail In Their Porsches (Deccan Herald, Declan Walsh, Jul 08, 2006)
THE UPSIDE- Luxury cars hit the showroom in Pakistan after an economic boom prompted by September 11.
- Nautanki Politics: The Indian Scene (Deccan Herald, Kushwant Singh, Jul 08, 2006)
The think tanks of our political parties have run out of gas.
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