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Articles 10821 through 10920 of 35809:
- Chidambaram Allays Fears (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday urged investors not to panic and continue to invest in the market as the “system is in place”.
- 18 Dead, 15 Injured In Baghdad Blasts (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
At least 18 Iraqis were killed and 15 injured in a series of bomb attacks in Baghdad and its surrounding suburbs on Monday, security sources and eyewitnesses said.
- American Ally~ii (Statesman, DIPAK BASU, May 23, 2006)
Although the Indian ministry of foreign affairs is trying to play down the status of “the non-Nato ally” as a matter of symbolic importance for Pakistan, the future looks very bleak for India.
- First Steps To Defence Deal With America (Daily Excelsior, Brig. (Retd.) S.N. Sachadeva, May 23, 2006)
Even as the Indo-US nuclear deal languishes in the US Congress, the military establishments of the two countries have gingerly initiated negotiations on a bilateral agreement which will set out the basis for future logistics support, supplies and . . .
- Structural Changes In Chinese Economy (Daily Excelsior, Ranndil Sher Jitender Singh, May 23, 2006)
In understanding the faster industrial growth in China, one should take note of decline in the proportion of workforce dependent on agriculture.
- Just The Facts (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, May 23, 2006)
If one happens to meet a skilled Parliamentarian --- like, for instance, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee or former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee --- he will tell you why the question-hour in a legislature is very important.
- Hurriyat’S Standing Apart Will Benefit None: Pm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
Ahead of the Kashmir roundtable in Srinagar, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tonight said the Hurriyat decision to boycott the meet did not surprise him and that their "standing apart" will benefit none.
- Development & Empowerment~upa’S Birthday Vows (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
With the raging quota storm and the swinging Sensex casting shadows on his government’s second anniversary, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, sought to give a big picture today, pledging his regime to the programme of “development and empowerment”.
- Chinks In The Armour (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 23, 2006)
The great Indian market volatility gives a non-academic poignancy to debates about the right valuation of the market.
- Hauling Up Cement And Oil Cartels (The Economic Times, PRADEEP S MEHTA, May 23, 2006)
The new competition law in India has provisions for extra territorial jurisdiction, and it too can take on abusive cartel behaviour abroad. But when will the new law be implemented is a moot question.
- Price Of Essence (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 23, 2006)
Look beyond imports to manage agri-prices
- Black Monday, Mark Iii (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 23, 2006)
Regulators, government have much to answer for
- The Fall Of Stock Markets, A Global Story (The Financial Express, ILA PATNAIK, May 23, 2006)
However, the greater part of the plunge in India has to do with domestic developments
- Afghanistan: The Looming Dangers (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, May 23, 2006)
Because of American short-sightedness, the forces of the erstwhile Northern Alliance in Afghanistan have been disarmed. India has, therefore, to be prepared for a worsening security situation, where its nationals will be threatened when working in . . .
- Tall On Promises, Short On Delivery (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 23, 2006)
The disturbingly low utilisation of public sector development funds during the first nine months of the current fiscal year belies the official claim of having improved governance, reduced inefficiencies and the higher absorption capacity of the economy.
- Now, Look Beyond The Market Mayhem (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 23, 2006)
It was mainly a kneejerk reaction to homegrown sentiment; time to buy mispriced growth stock.
- Collateral Damage (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, May 23, 2006)
Fall in stock prices eroded loan collaterals forcing lenders to liquidate the pledged shares.
- Strategic Slapps (Business Standard, Sunita Narain, May 23, 2006)
learnt about SLAPP when PepsiCo filed a defamation case against us on the study about pesticides in colas.
- D-8: Imperatives Of Unity (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, May 23, 2006)
One theme that has inspired succeeding generations of Muslims but as a goal has remained elusive is the unity of the Islamic world.
- India To Seek Enhanced Interaction With Chinese Armed Forces (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
India will seek larger interaction with the Chinese armed forces by proposing scaling-up the level of joint exercises and training programmes in a bid to enhance confidence building measures.
- Naxalism A Threat To Internal Security:parliamentary Committee (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Voicing serious concern over "growing influence" of Naxalism across the country, a Parliamentary Committee has said it is "no more" a law and order problem but posed a threat to internal security and asked the Government to curb it with an "iron hand".
- Indo-Us Strategic Partnership (Daily Excelsior, Vinod & Rao, May 22, 2006)
The sound of the words "Indo-US Strategic Partnership" is being sought to be imparted a resonance as that in a cathedral but the fact that US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice set the ball rolling on the basis of a decision to resume F-16 supplies . . .
- Sensex Regains 11k Mark Before Slipping Into Red (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
After a firm start, the benchmark sensex plunged by over 204 points in first two minutes of trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange today on emergence of heavy selling by funds.
- Quota For Need (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 22, 2006)
The Union Social Justice Minister must realise that there won't be a society worth its name left in India after what she has set out to achieve.
- Mayhem In Stock, Commodity Markets (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
The wobble started with the dollar but spread far beyond the currency markets; the cost of borrowing has gradually begun to grind upwards
- The Fate Of India’S Bull Market (The Financial Express, Sucheta Dalal, May 22, 2006)
After the bloodbath on our bourses, several foreign investors have reiterated their ‘bullishness’ about India in the long run and welcomed what they call a long overdue correction.
- Costly Dals (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 22, 2006)
Rising pulse prices are hitting where they hurt — dal is an essential part of the diet of Indians across the country, whether in the rice or the wheat belts.
- The A Q Khan Effect (Tribune, K SUBRAHMANYAM, May 22, 2006)
The fact that the United States continues to be soft on Pakistan even though its leaders are aware that Pakistan is the epicentre of Jehadi terrorism, is a great puzzle for the Indian government and strategic analysts in India.
- India To Join Talks On Gas Pipeline Today (Tribune, K J M Varma, May 22, 2006)
Amid reservations expressed by the USA over the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline, officials from Islamabad and Tehran held talks here today to discuss issues like pricing, trilateral framework and appointment of consultants to carry out feasibility . . .
- Playing With Resources (Telegraph, S.L. Rao, May 22, 2006)
The author is former director-general, National Council for Applied Economic Research
- Pause And Poise (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 22, 2006)
It took scarcely a week for the euphoria that propelled the sensitive index to new highs to be replaced by bleak despair.
- Poverty, Jobs And Inflation Govt’S Focus: Musharraf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Inaugurates Rs 5.95b water project
Will announce Vision Pakistan on
- Rs5.9bn Water Project Opened: Mirani Dam Nears Completion: Musharraf (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf on Sunday said that with the country’s economy having been stabilised the focus would now be on the issues of poverty alleviation, jobs creation and inflation control.
- Economy On Strong Footing: Musharraf (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf said Sunday that now when the country’s economy has been stabilised on strong footings, he is now poised to focus on three important issues viz poverty alleviation, jobs creation and control on inflation.
- Igp Injured, 7 Killed In Fidayeen Strike On Azad's Rally (Daily Excelsior, Ahmed Ali Fayyaz, May 22, 2006)
In yet another major security lapse, militants in Police uniform today reached close to the dais and struck on a Youth Congress rally at Sher-e-Kashmir Park, killing three political workers and two Police personnel, minutes before the scheduled . . .
- Country First (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 22, 2006)
The Life Insurance Corporation archives throw light on a less-known aspect of Jawaharlal Nehru. While inaugurating ‘Yogakshema,’ its central office in South Mumbai in 1963, he is recorded as saying “I’m very happy to inaugurate this great building.
- Tall On Promises, Short On Delivery (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 22, 2006)
The disturbingly low utilisation of public sector development funds during the first nine months of the current fiscal year belies the official claim of having improved governance, reduced inefficiencies and the higher absorption capacity of the economy.
- Brand Basu (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 22, 2006)
Buddhadeb mustn’t suffer further constraints
Jyoti Basu has formed Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s cabinet.
- Rajiv Gandhi Remembered (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Rajya Sabha member Hanumantha Rao turns emotional at public meeting
- Woman Naxalite Killed In Encounter (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
In Chhattisgarh, Maoists torch two Hyderabad-bound APSRTC buses
- Upa’S Good In Parts (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 22, 2006)
It is two years since the Congress-led UPA government took over the reins at the Centre.
- D-8: Imperatives Of Unity (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, May 22, 2006)
One theme that has inspired succeeding generations of Muslims but as a goal has remained elusive is the unity of the Islamic world.
- Global Imbalance - A Time Bomb (Daily Excelsior, K R Sudaman, May 22, 2006)
Global payment imbalances might at present not look all that dangerous, it certainly is a time bomb that could cripple the world economy if immediate steps were not taken to grapple with the situation.
- 1 In 136 Us Residents Behind Bars: Report (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
US prisons and jails added more than 1,000 inmates each week for a year, putting almost 2.2 million people, or one in every 136 U.S. residents, behind bars by last summer.
- American Ally~i (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 22, 2006)
President Bush has authorised the sale of F-16 to Pakistan. More will follow.
- Shaukat’S Passionate Call For Muslim Unity (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 22, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has underlined the need for Muslim leadership that has a clear vision, can take tough decisions and has the ability to solve problems by taking the people along.
- Beijing’S Arab Initiative (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, May 22, 2006)
After a highly focused African initiative that will conclude in a China-Africa summit later this year, Beijing is well poised to repeat the pattern in the Arab world.
- Hedging On Gas (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, May 22, 2006)
Joining the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan pipeline project makes sense, especially in view of the complications over the Iranian deals.
- Global Imbalances And China's Yuan Policy (Business Standard, S. Venkitaramanan , May 22, 2006)
Many critics question the assumptions of the Bush Administration's yuan policy, even calling the cure — of getting the currency to float — worse than the disease. China is quite unfazed, sticking to its policies. This has lessons for India, says . . .
- Remedy Required (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 22, 2006)
The government’s keenness to remove the 10% voting limit in banks, push a higher FDI ceiling in airport revamp ventures and revisit foreign shareholding norms in telecom is welcome.
- ‘Caste-Related Violence Kills 7 In India’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Gunmen killed seven people belonging to a lower caste in India’s eastern Bihar state early Sunday, police said.
- Singapore Team Looks Forward To Better State-Centre Relations (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
"Information about Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement is low"
- Karnataka Tops In Energy Efficiency Projects (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Iron and steel, followed by cement, has emerged as the leading sector for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to get carbon credits, and Karnataka tops the list with 41 such projects in the country.
- Biz Confidence High In Non-Manufacturing Units (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
A survey from CII said that non-manufacturing firms would most likely outperform manufacturing units in terms of investments during the next six months period starting April.
- Politicians And The Sensex (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 22, 2006)
With every drop in the sensex, the desire for the politicians to interfere in the free working of the market keeps getting stronger.
- Tatas Smell Up To 40% Inflated Subscriber Base (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Tata Teleservices has asked the government to rope in an 'accredited' third party to verify subscriber base of operators to check hoarding of spectrum, even as it urged DoT to put on hold the order on spectrum allocation based on user-base.
- Jets, Submarines Fascinate This Scientist (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Meenakshi is a scientist at the Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE) in Bangalore. After completing her studies in Hubli and Dharwad, she applied for the post with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and was selected.
- Global Threats, Domestic Buffers (Business Standard, Subir Gokarn, May 22, 2006)
The effectiveness of the domestic buffers depends on the persistence of the process that generated them in the first place.
- State Tops List In Energy Efficiency With 41 Projects (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Clean Development Mechanism Authority clears 98 projects
- No Comprendo (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 22, 2006)
The American Senate seems to be somewhat confused about what it would like to do with the English language.
- Should Banks Share Atms? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 22, 2006)
While initially the use of all facilities at the ATMs were free, many banks are now levying fees and ‘surcharges’, especially if one is not a deposit holder.
- Simplicity - Abode Of All Virtues (The Economic Times, K VIJAYARAGHAVAN, May 22, 2006)
The Oscars winning film, Titanic pictures two separate partying scenes.
- Sensex Slide Continues, Down 342pts (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
The Sensex opened with a positive gap of 133 points at 11,072. The index touched a high of 11,143, but soon slipped into the negative zone.
- Rebuilding Moribund Congress (Daily Excelsior, Fazal Mehmood, May 21, 2006)
After the morale-boosting victory of Ms. Sonia Gandhi in Rae Bareli, the Congress high command has decided to try and put the Uttar Pradesh Congress unit on a rejuvenation course, preparing it for an intense political war with the Samajwadi Party . . .
- Discovering Dubrovnik (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2006)
Visiting a city with a live connection to a rich past is like a pilgrimage.
- Bourse Bullies (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 21, 2006)
Thursday's destructive volatility at the BSE, whatever one chooses to call it - a bloodbath or mayhem - is pointer to some basic inconsistencies with the great Indian bourse.
- No Islamistan In India (Pioneer, Kanchan Gupta, May 21, 2006)
Earlier this week, when noted Shia cleric Kalbe Jawwad announced that a group of Muslim organisations, including Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, had decided to come together and launch the People's Democratic Front, little did he realise that it would turn . . .
- Politics Of Muslim Identity (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 21, 2006)
The formation of the People's Democratic Front (PDF) in Uttar Pradesh by a group of Muslim outfits is a positive development.
- New Republic (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 21, 2006)
Nepal has taken a giant step towards becoming a republic. The Nepalese parliament has adopted a resolution stripping the king of his privileges, including his title of commander of the armed forces.
- Market Unfriendly (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 21, 2006)
Black Thursday - when the Sensex crashed by 826 points - was a fall waiting to happen. But to what extent was it precipitated by ineptness of the finance ministry?
- Lost Kingdom (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 21, 2006)
You may have a throne at the royal court, with beautiful decorations and soft carpets, all sorts of luscious fruits and beautiful gardens, the excitement of the chase and princely pleasures - still, the mind is not made happy by such illusory diversions.
- He Keeps Pace With Time (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , May 21, 2006)
Why have the Leftists done better in elections in India when communist ideology is fading the world over?
- Politics Of Dr Singh (Statesman, SUBROTO ROY, May 21, 2006)
Manmohan Singh has said he learnt of politics from Joan Robinson; he must have realised he became politically committed as PN Haksar’s protégé
- Reservation On Reservations (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 21, 2006)
"Two wrongs cannot make a right" The basic intention of providing reservations at various levels to the so called backward classes (SC/ST, OBC, etc.) in the constitution of India was for the equal and overall development of all the classes/sections . . .
- Roman Candour (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 21, 2006)
Romano prodi caused little surprise when he announced on Thursday that Italian troops would be withdrawn from Iraq over the coming months.
- What's Really Up With The Govt Of Upa? (Statesman, R K NANDAN, May 21, 2006)
On May 14, while inaugurating in Delhi the complex of the Defence Research & Development Organisation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called for the creating of a favourable working environment to retain within the country the best talent in cutting . . .
- Reserved For Whom? (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 21, 2006)
One of India’s leading news-magazines came up with a rather revealing statistic the other day in its cover-story on the reservation issue.
- Cruising Along (Business Standard, Niraj Bhatt, May 21, 2006)
Half-a-dozen rollouts and upgrades, lined up this year, will boost Bajaj fortunes.
- China To Uphold Strategic Partnership With Pakistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2006)
Chinese President Hu Jintao Saturday reassured that his country would continue to work with Pakistan strengthening their strategic partnership for a better future of their people.
- Giving Time Before Judging (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 21, 2006)
As far as I could see, the initial reaction to the creation of the new United Nations Human Rights Council at the United Nations Office in Geneva has been anything but euphoric.
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