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Articles 11021 through 11120 of 35809:
- Thus Party (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 19, 2006)
Expecting the unexpected from a communist party is nearly as absurd as looking for dawn to break on the western horizon.
- America's War On The Yuan (Business Line, K.Subramanian, May 19, 2006)
Hawks in the US were expecting the latest bi-annual `Report to Congress on International Economic and Foreign Exchange Rate Policies' released by the US Treasury to brand China as a "currency manipulator." K. SUBRAMANIAN looks at the circumstances . . .
- Development Of Land Should Not Impair Ecology: Court (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2006)
There need not be a deadlock between development and environment
Environmental protection must for sustainable development
Call for coordinated efforts
- Events Of National Shame (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, May 19, 2006)
Last week, amidst nationwide excitement over the outcome of five state assembly elections, there took place at least three unspeakably reprehensible events that ought to make all Indians hang their heads in shame.
- Tata Tele's Offer On Lg Handsets (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2006)
Tata Teleservices Limited has announced a new offer on Tata Indicom-LG mobile handsets, slashing the entry barrier for its customers.
- Not Out Of The Box (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, May 19, 2006)
The Buddhist-Marxist confrontation may well turn ugly
- What We Need To Tell Iran (Washington Post, David Ignatius, May 19, 2006)
How do you answer a letter from an Iranian president that catalogues the perfidies of U.S. policy and then sweetly asks America to "return to the teachings of the prophets"?
- Industry’S Own Power Generation (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 18, 2006)
THE Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has demanded that industrial units should be allowed own power generation to meet their electricity needs.
- Saudis To Invest More In Pakistan (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 18, 2006)
Jeddah-based Saudi group Savola Edible Oils International has shown interest in making investment up to US$ 1 billion in refining and marketing of edible oil and sugar in Pakistan.
- Kashmir Solution Vital For Peace, Progress (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 18, 2006)
Almost every peace-loving and friendly country of India and Pakistan both has come many a times, to re-evaluate their stances in 0order to facilitate the resolution of the issue of Jammu and Kashmir — a predominantly Muslim majority State which . . .
- Tehran Offers Eu Own Nuclear Deal (The Nation, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Iran on Wednesday offered greater European access to its economy if its nuclear programme was accepted, the exact opposite of a deal currently being put together by the European Union.
- 'India Way Behind Developed Countries In Teledensity' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Union Government aims at increasing the telephone subscriber base
- Pro-Poor Promises (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 18, 2006)
PREDICTABLY, speakers at The Nation Pre-Budget Seminar 2006 remained divided in two broad camps, with those outside the government saying bluntly a lot more needs to be done before claims of a successful turnaround can be justified and those . . .
- Pak, Saudi To Coordinate In Response To Challenges (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Chairman, Majlis Al-Shura of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Imam of Khana Ka’aba, Dr Sheikh Saleh Bin Abdullah Bin Humaid met Foreign Minister Khurshid M. Kasuri on Wednesday and discussed bilateral relations and matters of regional and international . . .
- The First Day (Deccan Herald, V Pradeep Kumar, May 18, 2006)
Academics are idiosyncratically different, but a few can bring the best out of their students.
- Indians In Afghanistan (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, May 18, 2006)
Lauding its “determination and courage” in fighting terrorism and stopping nuclear proliferation, former US Secretary of State Colon Powell joyously declared that Pakistan was a “major non-NATO ally” on March 16, 2004.
- Danger Looms In Afghanistan (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, May 18, 2006)
Lauding its "determination and courage" in fighting terrorism and stopping nuclear proliferation, former US Secretary of State Colin Powell joyously declared on March 16, 2004, that Pakistan was a "major non-NATO ally".
- Kashmir First, Trade Later (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 18, 2006)
Our leadership is never found wanting in asserting that full-scale trade relations with India, including the grant of MFN status, is contingent upon several factors, the most important being the resolution of Kashmir in accordance with the . . .
- Economic Growth And Poverty Reduction (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 18, 2006)
Global poverty rates, according to the World Bank, have fallen by as much as 10 per cent over the past five years on the back of some robust growth in developing countries.
- Hamas Puts Forces Into Gaza (International Herald Tribune, Greg Myre, May 18, 2006)
The Hamas-led Palestinian government on Wednesday deployed a new security force in a move that directly challenges the authority of the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, who last month vetoed the creation of the security service.
- Sensex Plunges By Over 542 Points; Panic Among Traders (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
It was a virtual panic all around the stock market as the sensex plunged by a massive 542 points within minutes of trading.
- Rangasamy Sworn-In As Pondicherry Chief Minister (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
N Rangasamy was today sworn in as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by Lt Governor M M Lakhera.
- Avoiding Boom And Bust Cycles (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, May 18, 2006)
The rulers of the country are patting themselves on the back merrily on the success of their economic policies and practices. President Musharraf says the success of his economic policies is a result of placing the right man on the right job.
- Understanding India’S Economic Growth (The Financial Express, NIRVIKAR SINGH, May 18, 2006)
Policy needs to support the process of creative destruction and further open up industry, labour.
- ‘India Can Help Stabilise Afghan Border’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
India can help Pakistan stabilise its border with Afghanistan, Maulana Fazlur Rehman reportedly claimed while talking to journalists in New Delhi.
- Sensex Plunges By Over 542 Points; Panic Among Traders (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
It was a virtual panic all around the stock market as the sensex plunged by a massive 542 points within minutes of trading.
- Now, A Standard Format For Loan Terms (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
The RBI’s dictate to banks to adopt greater transparency in levying various charges and penalties is welcome.
- The Taste Is Sour (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 18, 2006)
Just after completion of the Assembly elections, the tax paying public has received a shock as a result of a recent circular issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) calling upon them to explain their views on the removal or continuance of . . .
- Qips To Qibs: A Major And Long Overdue Move (The Financial Express, PRITHVI HALDEA, May 18, 2006)
But it is a step that will lead to the further marginalisation of retail investors.
- Indigenous People Clamour For Rights (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 18, 2006)
Indigenous groups want to take part in decisions that affect them, and press for policy change
- And Reduce The Tax Rate (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 18, 2006)
The government has done an excellent thing by opening up a debate on tax exemptions.
- Powerless Policy (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, May 18, 2006)
Electricity shortages, like some critical aspects of infrastructure, continue to haunt the economy.
- Rbi Gets More Flexibility On Crr, Slr; Bill Passed (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
LS also passes amendment to taxation laws Bill
- Unshackle, Step Away! (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 18, 2006)
Government’s decision to step in for pre-negotiating natural gas prices for the fertiliser industry makes no sense.
- No Indian Troop Pullout From Kashmir Or Siachen (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, May 18, 2006)
Mukherjee says 59 training camps operational in Pakistan
* ‘Certain indications’ of ISI involvement in murder of Indian engineer
* Security adviser says militancy spreading
- Pakistan Important For South Asian Stability: Burns (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, May 18, 2006)
Denies Indo-US nuclear deal was designed to counter China
* Says deal with India ‘unique, not generic’ and cannot be extended to Pakistan
* Burns to meet Saran in London soon
- Reservations: Let Down By Weak Data (Business Line, R. Vaidyanathan, May 18, 2006)
The Government's move to introduce reservation in the private sector may have the lofty aim of enhancing social justice. But it is unfortunate that policy formulations with such far-reaching implications are to be based on such a meagre and suspect . . .
- Kerala Formula (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 18, 2006)
The Politburo’s puppet chief minister
Two CPI-M chief ministers are scheduled to be sworn in on Thursday, but the circumstantial contrast is much too stark for a party in its hour of victory.
- Pakistan’S Mfn Fears (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 18, 2006)
At a time when there is a global trend not to allow political differences to come in the way of developing economic relations between two countries, Pakistan continues to stick to its negative policy of obstructing the benefits that would flow from . . .
- Olive Oil Goes East (Telegraph, NEHA SAHAY, May 18, 2006)
Four-letter words are being bandied about in an online expat forum here. What is raising tempers is not racist abuse, but comments for and against a new delicatessen opened in a small city in South China.
- Post-Poll Possibilities (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, May 18, 2006)
A Two-Party System Is Achievable
Elections to five states are over. What do they tell?
- Mark The Details (Telegraph, MAHESH RANGARAJAN, May 18, 2006)
The author is an independent researcher. He has recently co-edited the book, Battles over Nature.
- Why Play Down India's Growth Rate? (Daily Excelsior, M.N. Minocha, May 18, 2006)
At current prices, the latest national accounts figures (provi-sional) we have, courtesy Central Statistical Organisation, are for Q1 (April-June) of 2006-07.
- Blackboard Bungle (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 18, 2006)
Sometimes the cure can be worse than the disease.
- Balochis Attack Pak Nukes (OutLook, B. Raman , May 18, 2006)
Here's something to worry about for the doomsday prophets - Pakistani nukes are being eyed not just by the jihadis or the Americans but by the Balochis too - in qualitatively different ways, of course.
- The Doctor Needs A Shot In The Arm (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, May 18, 2006)
With the Government about to complete two years in office, the jubilation is missing.
- Us Owes Economy Growth To India (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Asian-owned businesses in the US have surged and boosted the country's economic growth with Indian-owned firms in US raking in the most revenue by earning $3.8 billion, according to a Census Bureau report.
- Protect Culture Of Tamil Nadu: Uma Bharti (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Religious conversion high in the State
- Quota Must Benefit The Poor: Cpi(m) (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Seeks law to man educational institutions
- Bsnl To Provide Broadband Service In 50 Districts (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Nigam to set up 850 new Base Transmission Stations
- Towards A Dialogue Of Religions (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 18, 2006)
Samuel Huntington in his classic "The Clash of Civilisations and the remarking of The World Order" relates with great clarity that . . .
- Friends With The Dragon (Daily Excelsior, N.B. Menon , May 18, 2006)
Indian Defence minister Pranab Mukherjee is slated to visit China later this month in order to promote bilateral relations between the two countries; and explain to the Chinese leadership that India does not have any intention to promote any hostile . . .
- Anybody Listening In Pakistan? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, May 18, 2006)
On the face of it the "Charter of Democracy" signed by Ms Benazir Bhutto and Mr Nawaz Sharif in London seems to be a hopeful sign for the neighbouring country.
- A Story Of Political And Ethnic Fragmentation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
The formation of a coalition government is the logical culmination of a process that followed the Assam movement, says Yogendra Yadav
- Manmohan To Inaugurate Urban Renewal Scheme (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
It will be taken up initially with Rs.100 crores
YSR's initiatives attributed for line-up of projects
Congress activists urged to make Prime Minister's visit a success
Suggestion to submit memo to Manmohan Singh
- Musharraf Talks Tough On "Charter Of Democracy" (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, May 17, 2006)
In his first reaction to the "charter of democracy" pact between Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has asserted that "those involved in corruption in the past" would not be allowed to return to power.
- Thinksoft's Third Centre To Be Inaugurated (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Thinksoft Global Services, a leader in providing domain focused independent software testing, will be inaugurating its third centre in Chennai on Thursday.
- Manmohan To Consider Ins Plea On Duties (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he would look into the Indian Newspaper Society’s request for rationalisation of customs duties on newsprint and printing machinery and exemption of newsprint from Value Added Tax (VAT)....
- New Marketing Head Of Refex Refrigerants (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Amit Shah has joined as Marketing Head of Refex Refrigerants, North and West operations, in India. Prior to this, Mr. Shah was the Branch Manager of Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd.
- Beyond The Dismal Science (Deccan Herald, HAZEL HENDERSON, May 17, 2006)
There is the need to deconstruct money systems and encourage local real world alternatives
- Corrections And Clarifications (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 17, 2006)
The information on 1971 batch IPS officer D. Mukherji is incorrect, say a few readers, in the reports "Chief Secretary, DGP shifted" (Tamil Nadu, May 14, 2006, page 5) and "Alexander hands over . . .
- Dodging Judgements (Business Standard, M J Antony, May 17, 2006)
The executive and legislature cannot pass laws to overcome inconvenient orders.
- Tragedy At Arasikere (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 17, 2006)
It is another reminder of low safety awareness
- Education Reform, A Better Bet Than Quotas (Business Line, Sumit K. Majumdar, May 17, 2006)
It easier to simply mandate a quota and get populist approval than implementing root and branch education reforms in a country the size of India with its complexities.
- Bad Omens For The Economy (Business Standard, Subir Roy, May 17, 2006)
The economic outlook for India has just turned a little negative.
- Amend The Post Office Amendment Bill (The Financial Express, PRADEEP S MEHTA, May 17, 2006)
Giving the postal department the monopoly to carry all letters weighing less than 300 g won’t help
- More On Mode 4 (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 17, 2006)
India’s proposal to the WTO for disciplining qualification norms for service providers is a positive step, as movement of natural persons (Mode 4) is a crucial concern for developing countries and failure to take an offensive position on this could . . .
- Reservation Conflagration (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , May 17, 2006)
The reservations issue is a genie: When it is in the bottle it does not stir and can, in fact spawn a complacency which is totally misleading. People tend to forget that it is an issue at all.
- Rbi Asks Banks To Show Service Charge Data (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today asked commercial banks to provide details of service charges levied by May 31, 2006, as it continued to receive complaints of unreasonable and non-transparent charges.
- Quake Rocks Islands Near New Zealand (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit deep under the South Pacific today near an uninhabited chain of islands north of New Zealand, the US Geological Survey said.
- With Congress Back, Ulfa Talks On Course (Tribune, Ambarish Dutta, May 17, 2006)
The Assam poll outcome can be expected to have a positive bearing on the ongoing peace talks with the banned terrorist outfit, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
- Pakistan’S Internal Strife (Tribune, Maj Gen (retd) Rajendra Nath, May 17, 2006)
India is greatly concerned with continuing terrorism not only in J&K but in the rest of India in cities such as at Delhi, Varanasi and Bangalore.
- No Future For Rejected Politicians, Says Musharraf (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
As exiled former premiers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif stepped up efforts to oust him, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has accused them of being “corrupt” and said they would not come to power again as there was no future for the “rejected” . . .
- Bjp Demands Cbi Probe Into Auction Of Tehkhand Plot (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Leader of the Opposition in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Subhash Arya, and MCD Standing Committee member Vijender Gupta on Tuesday charged that the Delhi Development Authority had illegally auctioned a 14.3- hectare plot at Tehkhand in . . .
- Beyond Handshake (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 17, 2006)
Former Pakistani Prime Ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif have decided to bury the hatchet and fight for democracy in Pakistan.
- Major Reshuffle Of Bureaucrats In Tamil Nadu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Shaktikanta Das is new Industries Secretary; V.K. Subburaj replaces Sheela Rani Chunkath as Health Secretary
- Centre Committed To Reservation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
But options under study, Arjun tells students
Increasing seats, including economically backward sections under consideration
Arjun Singh assures comprehensive roadmap
Somnath asks students to withdraw protest and wait for decision
- Morales, The Poor, And Oil Firms (Hindu, George Monbiot, May 17, 2006)
The outery over Bolivia's renationalisation and the slience over Chad's betrays hypocrisy.
- Chhatisgarh Under The Tusker's Feet (Deccan Herald, G Manjusainath, May 17, 2006)
For 15-year-old Ramsingh Pando of Sanna block in Jashpur district it was like the final summon when he had an encounter with the wild tuskers around six months ago.
- The Imf’S America Problem (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 17, 2006)
The IMF’s meeting this spring was lauded as a breakthrough, with officials given a new mandate for “surveillance” of the trade imbalances that contribute significantly to global instability.
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