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Articles 12721 through 12820 of 35809:
- India's Emissary (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 20, 2006)
The Government has acted wisely in deciding to send Dr Karan Singh to advise King Gyanendra of Nepal on defusing the crisis sweeping the mountain kingdom.
- The Wisdom Of Ipo Rating (Business Line, S. Murlidharan , Apr 20, 2006)
Presence of a dispassionate observer would halt promoters on the rampage in their tracks.
- Mat Credit Disclosure (Business Line, R. Anand, Apr 20, 2006)
ICAI guidance note provides clarity
The substantive features of MAT have to be understood in conjunction with the accounting standard of deferred tax.
- Put Strong Regulation In Place (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 20, 2006)
The government’s reported proposal to move to tariff-based bidding for identifying private sector developers for Kolkata and Chennai airports only makes the process more objective and less controversial.
- Graft Or Not To Graft Growth (The Economic Times, Arvind Panagariya , Apr 20, 2006)
The World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz has placed the fight against corruption at the top of his development policy agenda. Citing allegations of bribery in the award of government contracts, he has gone on to block loans on projects in . . .
- 'Indian Market Is Not Overvalued' (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 20, 2006)
There is a lot more to Oliver Tant, global managing partner, financial advisory services, at KPMG, than being plain bullish about India.
- The Expressway To Suffering (The Economic Times, Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda, Apr 20, 2006)
It’s weird and yet it has become normal. Whatever moves faster is better. Communication is at the speed of light.
- Pakistan’S Principled Stand On Iran (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 20, 2006)
Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri has called for peaceful and diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear stand-off and said Pakistan is opposed in principle to military action against Iran.
- Advani Challenges Govt To Introduce Telangana Bill (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L K Advani whose “Bharat Suraksha Yatra” is passing through Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday pledged his support to a separate Telangana state.
- Higher Return On Deposits (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 20, 2006)
The president’s suggestion in an address at the State Bank of Pakistan that commercial banks should offer higher rates of return on deposits merits serious consideration because of the benefit it could have for millions of account-holders and . . .
- "Gandhi Promoted Republican Understanding Of Development" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Gandhians are an endangered species today, says Baxi
- Flowing With The Left (Indian Express, JAITHIRTH RAO , Apr 20, 2006)
My opening position was never in doubt.
- Better Than Quotas (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 20, 2006)
At least the debate has gone forward. Industry responded to the prime minister’s suggestion, made at the CII conference on Tuesday, on broadbasing employment by affirmative action.
- What Bholu Tells Us (Indian Express, Supriya Roy Chowdhury, Apr 20, 2006)
Norms cannot be applied to the world of advertisements, except perhaps the most obvious ones pertaining to obscenity and such things.
- An Approach That’S Unhealthy (Indian Express, Satnam Singh, Apr 20, 2006)
This refers to Toufiq Rashid’s report,‘On the anvil: chain of institutions to train health professionals’ (IE, March 20). It mentioned a public-private venture worth Rs 700 crore to establish seven public health institutes.
- China Using Export Controls To Manage International Trade (Hindu, R. GOPALAKRISHNAN, Apr 20, 2006)
WTO report cites widening disparities between domestic regions
Trade Policy Review highlights feverish pace of economic growth China maintains export restraints on certain textiles Twelve large sectors in GATS list
- Corridor Crawls, Cost Overrun Picks Speed: Rs 18,000 Cr Already (Indian Express, Kandula Subramaniam, Apr 20, 2006)
Rs 18,000 Crore. That’s the estimated cost overrun the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has run up (as per 2002 estimates) as it keeps shifting the milestone on completion of the 7,274-km North-South East-West national highway corridor.
- Sensex Misses 12000-Mark On Profit Taking (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex advanced closer to the 12,000-level on attractive corporate earnings, but closed way short of the milestone due to profit taking by investors.
- Life Sentence For 17 Upheld (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
"Enough material against all 40 accused in Melavalavu murders"
Six persons murdered in 1997
Trial court had acquitted 23 persons
- Railways In Talks With Banks For Issuing Tickets (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
"We are talking to ICICI, SBI, BOI, RailTel and many other banks in this regard"
- Allow Udf To Continue The Good Work: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday asked the people of Kerala to re-elect the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) to power in the State to continue the good work it had been doing during the last five years.
- Which Way Is Latin America Headed? (Hindu, Jorge Heine, Apr 20, 2006)
A majority of Latin Americans are now ruled by Left-led governments. Their leaders are applying new, imaginative solutions tailored to their country's specific needs, rather than the "one-size-fits-all" approach that has wrought havoc in the region . . .
- Icici Bank Hikes Nre Deposit Rates (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
ICICI Bank on Wednesday announced an increase of up to 28 basis points in interest rates for Non-Resident External (NRE) fixed deposits of different maturities.
- Govt. To Open Banquet Halls In Tourist Complexes (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
To help people in organising public functions at economical rates
- Mittal Steel To Launch Share Offer For Arcelor (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Company's commitments to keep jobs in Belgium will be followed, Prime Minister told
- Against Intelligent Design (Hindu, Seth Shostak, Apr 20, 2006)
America's academics have joined the battle to stop a creationist takeover of outer space.
- Compendium Of Fdi Policy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Kamal Nath, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, released on Wednesday a compendium on "India's Foreign Direct Investment Policy,'' which presents together India's current policy on FDI and relevant Press Notes.
- Crucial Debate (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Apr 20, 2006)
Two important documents have brought to the fore problems, fears and hopes of the Muslim community in the country.
- For Sustainable Development (Daily Excelsior, Diksha Rajput, Apr 20, 2006)
Environmental protection and tourism are closely linked with each other , as vacations and outdoor recreation require a healthy environment.
- 10 Pct India Growth Is Feasible, Imf's Rajan Says (Reuters, Mike Dolan, Apr 20, 2006)
India's medium-term goal of growing its economy 10 percent a year is realistic if it can boost infrastructure and job creation, the International Monetary Fund's chief economist said on Wednesday.
- Going Down Memory Lane (Hindu, R.K. Radhakrishnan, Apr 20, 2006)
An April afternoon in Chennai. The sea breeze has not set in, the humidity is unbearably high and the sun is merciless. CIT Colony in Chennai wears an empty look.
- Building Bridges With Myanmar (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Apr 20, 2006)
India's determination to follow an independent policy on issues of its national security was clearly manifested when President APJ Abdul Kalam undertook a State visit to Myanmar within a week of the visit of President George Bush to India.
- Debating On The Future (Telegraph, Ashis Chakrabarti, Apr 20, 2006)
As in Bengal, the election campaign of the CPI(M) in Kerala shows the deep rifts within the party on . . .
- Socio-Economic Development Key Issue In Perambalur (Hindu, M. Balaganessin, Apr 20, 2006)
All four sitting AIADMK MLAs denied ticket
The DMK won the Perambalur, Ariyalur and Jayamkondam seats five times, Varahur seat four times and Andimadam thrice
The AIADMK won Varahur five times, Perambalur, Ariyalur and Andimadam thrice and . . .
- ''Left Is Our Valued Ally'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Even pressures do good: Manmohan
- Myanmar Deserves Attention (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Apr 20, 2006)
India’s determination to follow an independent policy on issues of national security was amply demonstrated by the visit of President Abdul Kalam to Myanmar within a week of the visit of President George Bush to India.
- Bank Manager Convicted (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) designated court here has convicted and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment a manager of Punjab National Bank, who had caused a loss of Rs. 1.97 lakh to the bank by indulging in criminal . . .
- State Gets Rs. 4,798-Crore Support From Nabard (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
The amount is for spurring economic growth in rural areas
- Rs. 6 Crores Settled At `Maha Lok Adalat' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Tirunelveli tops in number of disposals, second position for Madurai Tirunelveli tops in number of disposals, second position for Madurai
- Over 9,000 Personnel To Be Roped In For Election Duty (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Training to be provided in respective constituencies
The staff should carry an identity card issued by the respective department head
Computer will choose a polling officer for a booth
Women will be given a station close to their workplace or . . .
- Where National Parties Hold Sway (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
In Tamil Nadu's deep south, the influence of Dravidian parties is far from complete
- Iron Ore Exports From Goa Go Up (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
It is attributed to year-end spurt in intake from Chinese steel companies
Ore export to China increased to 25.7 million tonnes
The minor port of Panaji handling 11 million tonnes of ore
Mormugao Port Trust handled 24.7 million tonnes of Goan iron or
- Futures, Not Perfect Commodity Yet (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Apr 20, 2006)
The commodities futures market must be set on a healthy, transparent growth path that advances the interests of the stakeholders.
- Positive On India (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 20, 2006)
S&P move reiterates India’s growing clout
- Caste Politics And The Vanniyar Belt (Hindu, R.K. Radhakrishnan, Apr 20, 2006)
The new found friendship between the PMK and the DPI is a reflection of the changed realities in Tamil Nadu
- "We Have Turned Around Kerala's Economy" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
The former Kerala Chief Minister, A.K. Antony, has kept a low profile during the campaign for the Assembly elections. His indifferent health has prevented him from undertaking long election tours.
- Witnessing The Great Indian Policy Push (The Financial Express, AJAY KHANNA, Apr 20, 2006)
Measures for harnessing India’s entrepreneurial spirit have made us a significant emerging economy
- Sbi Workers' Strike (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Apr 20, 2006)
Over two lakh employees of the State Bank of India go on strike over the issue of pensions.
- The Next Steps To Peace (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Apr 20, 2006)
The dialogue process is reaching an impasse. Should India now resort to a grand gesture, or take gradated steps to sustain it?
- Sense And Sensibility Vs Pride And Prejudice (The Financial Express, NIRVIKAR SINGH, Apr 20, 2006)
The policy thrust on capital account convertibility illustrates a sensibility to the bigger picture
- Minding Those Who Meddle With Money (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Apr 20, 2006)
Papers of a new customer are before you. Your deputies in the bank have already interviewed him and done all the prescribed due diligence.
- Credit Where It’S Due (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 20, 2006)
It is no coincidence that a day after the RBI announced its Monetary and Credit Policy for 2006-07, global ratings major Standard & Poor’s revised its India outlook from ‘stable’ to ‘positive’.
- End Of Day, Size Matters (Pioneer, Dmitri Kosyrev, Apr 20, 2006)
The very air of JNU is refreshing, though some slogans high up on the red brick walls are a bit too Leftist for my taste. My latest visit to JNU brought me yet another refreshing feeling: Somebody asking me a question called me a "doctor", which I am not.
- Are We Killing The Self-Employed? (Business Line, R. Vaidyanathan, Apr 20, 2006)
The explosive growth of outsourcing and the so-called unorganised sector has seen a phenomenal expansion of the self-employed group. But faulty policies may end up leaving a huge mass of this section unemployable.
- Calling Private Unlimited (Hindustan Times, Editorial, The Hindustan Times, Apr 20, 2006)
When the Prime Minister makes an appeal to the captains of industry to “seriously consider enhancing educational and employment opportunities for weaker sections, investing in their skill enhancement and promoting their employment in an . . .
- Assam: Peaceful Battle (Frontline, Sushanta Talukdar, Apr 19, 2006)
All political parties barring the ruling Congress have predicted a hung Assembly in Assam.
- Rbi Thrust On Credit Quality; Key Interest Rates Held Steady (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Go slow on loans to real estate and capital market, banks told
- Islam And Democracy (Pioneer, Kishan Bhatia, Apr 19, 2006)
Abdul Rahman Al-Habib's article, "Why Arabs curse West?" (April 17), makes interesting read.
- Guarding The Good Times (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 19, 2006)
The Annual Policy unveiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is a mix of the rough with the smooth. Having sought to pre-empt inflationary expectations with a hike in the reverse repo rate last quarter, it has chosen now to keep key rates unchanged, sign
- Rbi Pegs Gdp Growth Rate Above 7.5 Pc (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today kept key interest rates unchanged to boost investment and moderate prices, while aiming to sustain 7.5 to 8 per cent economic growth in the current fiscal.
- In Asia, How To Manage The Boom? (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
In the 1990s, the free flow of money and goods turned Malaysia and Thailand into middle-class economies, made Singapore rich and helped Vietnam start transforming its centrally planned economy.
- Sinister Motive (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 19, 2006)
The Prime Minister's high level committee headed by Justice Rajinder Sachar that was set up to look into the "social, economic and educational status of the Muslim community in the country", is working on a report that could have severe . . .
- Rbi Gets Tough With Home Loan Segment (Indian Express, George Mathew, Apr 19, 2006)
great Indian home loan rush is set to slow down with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today asking the banks to increase the risk profile of home loans above Rs 20 lakh.
- Pm Sending Karan To King, Message Clear: Restore Democracy (Indian Express, YUBARAJ GHIMIRE, Apr 19, 2006)
With tensions rising in Nepal and economic indicators worsening, India today decided to send senior Congress leader Karan Singh on Wednesday as a special envoy, carrying a message from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for King Gyanendra.
- Narmada: Listen To The Real Stakeholders’ Voices (The Financial Express, CM VASUDEV, Apr 19, 2006)
We have a long way to go to utilise our water resources better; let’s not waste time in futile . . .
- Saffron Poison Or Panacea? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 19, 2006)
While Hinduism is increasingly seen as the spiritual elixir in the West, our self-claimed secularists deride it, says S Gurumurthy
- West Bengal: Clear Choice (Frontline, SUHRID SANKAR CHATTOPADHYAY, Apr 19, 2006)
The results in West Bengal are a foregone conclusion; only the margin of victory is to be known.
- Tamil Nadu: Promising Start (Frontline, T.S. Subramanian, Apr 19, 2006)
In Tamil Nadu the two main alliances have firmed up seat-sharing arrangements, but the spoilers may be the few parties fighting alone.
- Making Nonsense Of Alerts In Public Issues (The Financial Express, PRITHVI HALDEA, Apr 19, 2006)
The mandatory risk factors in a prospectus have become redundant and do disservice to . . .
- The Right Policy Stance (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 19, 2006)
The central bank has cautiously sought to maintain the growth momentum by keeping key policy rates unchanged in its annual policy statement for 2006-07. It has, however, pointed out that domestic and global risks to growth and financial stability remain,
- Tilting Towards Growth (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Having faced something of a liquidity crisis a few weeks ago, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was expected by some observers to infuse additional resources into the system. However, in the days . . .
- Anti-Education Educated Bureaucrats (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 19, 2006)
Chairman Higher Education Commission Dr Atta-ur-Rehman has pointed out towards non-responsive attitude of some of the bureaucrats with regard to the initiatives aimed at promotion of education in the country.
- India Will Re-Design Kishanganga Dam (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Apr 19, 2006)
The Indian Union Cabinet has decided to convert the Kishanganga dam project into a run-of-the-river scheme in the wake of Pakistan’s objection to New Delhi storing 220 million cubic metres of Indus River water in the reservoir to produce electricity.
- Tdp Leader Hacked To Death (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Former MLA Suryapratap Reddy attacked at Tadipatri rly station
- Maldivians Want Genuine Democracy: Ibrahim Hussain Zaki (Hindu, R.K. Radhakrishnan, Apr 19, 2006)
India should play a more active role in ensuring that true democracy is ushered in Maldives, said Ibrahim Hussain Zaki, vice president, Maldivian Democratic Party. Rather than strengthening the hands of a `dictator', India had a duty to promote democracy,
- Key Economic Issues (News International, Editorial, The News International, Apr 19, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf raised a number of key economic issues during a meeting with the senior officers of the State Bank of Pakistan on Monday.
- Ndtv: Weak Signal (Business Standard, Niraj Bhatt, Apr 19, 2006)
Burdened by increasing employee and other expenses, NDTV’s operating profit margin for FY06 plummeted 1000 basis points to under 20 per cent while the net profit (before minority interest and ESOP) fell 25 per cent to Rs 27.5 crore.
- Panels On Banking Issues To Be Set Up (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Banks asked to display and update details of service charges
Export proceeds repatriation terms eased
Priority sector lending to be reviewed
- Jayalalithaa Cancels Campaign In Kerala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Chief Minister and All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Jayalalithaa has cancelled her trip to Kerala on Thursday (April 20) to canvass for her party candidates in the State.
- Beyond Interest Rate Signals (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 19, 2006)
In its annual credit policy statement for 2006-07, the Reserve Bank of India has announced a two-pronged approach to emphasise its traditional commitment to price stability and to maintaining the flow of credit to the real economy.
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