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Articles 13221 through 13320 of 35809:
- A New Era Of Pak-Yemen Ties (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 13, 2006)
Pakistan and Yemen have agreed to enhance bilateral economic ties and reaffirmed their commitment to jointly fight the menace of terrorism.
- Karzai For Cooperation With India And Pakistan (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Apr 13, 2006)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday called for a trilateral axis of cooperation between Afghanistan, India and Pakistan to facilitate economic prosperity and progress in the region.
- 57 Dead In Karachi ‘Suicide’ Bombing (Daily Times, Abbas Naqvi, Apr 13, 2006)
Top Sunni Tehreek leadership wiped out, funerals on Thursday
Hundreds injured g Blast took place during Maghrib prayers
Bomb stuffed with ball bearings to cause maximum casualties
Police teargas protesters after cars, petrol station torched
- State All For Reviving Rural Economy, Says Chief Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2006)
Indiramma, Praja Patham implementation drive in full swing
White ration cards to all beneficiaries
Irrigation to 25,000 acres in Tekkali area
Prompt pension payments to the eligible
- Beckett Was Indian? Don’T Be Absurd! (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 13, 2006)
The Irish are sure to consider us to be totally gobshite if we suggest that Samuel Beckett was a man who knew the warp and woof of the Indian way of life.
- Stick To Currency Controls (Times of India, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Apr 13, 2006)
Who's afraid of full capital account convertibility? Is it the Left, perennial party-poopers in the perception of some, which is raising doubts about flight of capital?
- Chinese Launch 'Clean Www' Mission (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2006)
China's central news websites have backed a proposal for the eradication of pornographic and violent Internet content and vowed to promote the building of a socialist harmonious society.
- Mr. Berlusconi's Clear Defeat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2006)
The majority secured by Italy's centre-left coalition, headed by Romano Prodi, former Prime Minister and President of the European Commission, in both houses of Parliament mirrors strong popular disapproval of the ruling centre-right alliance's abysmal pe
- The Limits To Openness (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 13, 2006)
The latest Trade Policy Review (TPR) of the United States, carried out by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in late March, shows how the largest economy and one of the most open markets in the world, is itself not immune to pressures and . . .
- Blair More Isolated On Iraq Issue After Berlusconi's Defeat (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Apr 13, 2006)
The British Prime Minister Tony Blair faces more isolation in Europe over Iraq after the defeat of his Italian counterpart and political ally Silvio Berlusconi.
- Politics Key To India-China Engagement: N. Ram (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Apr 13, 2006)
Says Rajiv Gandhi's visit to China in December 1988 was "the breakthrough event"
Normalisation aided by China's economic reforms
Ties on an upswing all round
- Karzai’S Idea (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 13, 2006)
Region must go in for tripolar cooperation
- The War On Iran (Asia Times, Pepe Escobar, Apr 13, 2006)
"All options, including the military one, are on the table."
- After Diplomacy Fails (Washington Post, Editorial, Washington Post, Apr 13, 2006)
Even were one to believe that, despite its low and stagnant per capita gross national product and having the world's second-largest reserves of petroleum and natural gas, Iran would invest uneconomically in nuclear power generation, one would also . . . .
- New Uk Law Not To Impact India Inc' (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
Software association Nasscom today said that the recent changes in the UK law to protect the interests of workers in outsourcing contracts, is unlikely to have an adverse impact on Indian businesses.
- How To Enhance Growth And Competitiveness (Business Line, Pradeep S. Mehta, Apr 12, 2006)
Government policies need to be framed and implemented in harmony with the market process and not in a manner that stalls it.
- China's Surplus Soars, Clouding Hu's U.S. Visit (International Herald Tribune, Keith Bradsher, Apr 12, 2006)
China disclosed on Tuesday that its trade surplus surged to $11.19 billion in March, its second- highest monthly surplus ever and a level that could increase trade friction before President Hu Jintao's visit to the United States next week.
- Iran May Get Off The Hook (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 12, 2006)
THE Western Press is leaking out reports persistently about possible American military strike against Iran. However, Iranians feel very confident in believing that this is mere part of the psychological warfare to pressurize Tehran to
- Pak To Serve As Fountain-Head Of Islamic Renaissance (Pakistan Observer, Zubair Qureshi, Apr 12, 2006)
Musharraf urges Muslim leaders to uplift socio-economic conditions of people
- Lessons From The New Intolerance (Hindu, Harish Khare , Apr 12, 2006)
Whether or not the IIMs and IITs are forced to open their doors a little wider, the new fashionable intolerance exhibited in these last few days should be a sobering experience for all of us.
- Cvc Rejects Ministry's Request To Review Control Over Psb Officials (Business Line, Sarbajeet K. Sen, Apr 12, 2006)
Finance Ministry had suggested keeping officers of scale-V out of CVC purview
- Ec, Government Begin Talks On Nataraj Transfer Issue (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Apr 12, 2006)
State Government may effect a change on its own
State Government must act by Wednesday
Change may be temporary
- Quality Of Life In Indian Cities Set To Improve' (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
Increased investments from multinationals and foreign institutional investors could lead to further improvement in the quality of living standards in Indian cities over the next four to five years, according to a survey conducted by HR . . .
- A Long-Haul Solution (Business Line, R. Krishnan , Apr 12, 2006)
More than an immediate merger of the state-owned carriers, needed are route rationalisation and synergy between them in the short-to-medium term. Air India and Indian Airlines should not be competing with each other and eating into each other's . . .
- The Great Transformation (Telegraph, Achin Vanaik , Apr 12, 2006)
The author is professor of international relations and global politics, Delhi University
- Quota For Obcs In Higher Education? (The Economic Times, Gurpreet Mahajan, Apr 12, 2006)
At a time when Hindutva, woven around the Mandir issue is losing its appeal, the recent announcement by the Union ministry of human resource development, is going to give a fresh lease of life to that brand of politics.
- Arjun Is Barking Up The Wrong Tree (Pioneer, BULBUL ROY MISHRA, Apr 12, 2006)
More than quota, the need is to create more technical and business schools for poor students of all castes, says Bulbul Roy Mishra
- Shutters Up Again (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 12, 2006)
SBI must work out stringent measures
- Energy-Hungry India Hopes For $7b From Auction Of Oil & Gas Blocks (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
Cheveron, BP, Exxon and other big oil companies are likely to participate in the forthcoming NELP- VI round.
- Why A Re-Think On Gm Crops Is Needed (Business Line, Aldas Janaiah, Apr 12, 2006)
The Government must review rigorously and re-position its policy on extending approval to MNC-owned GM crop varieties.
- Icici Bank Plans M-Cheque (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
Plastic cards will not be the only mode for cashless transaction, mobile phones are set to catch up soon
- A `Strike' For Organised Labour (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Apr 12, 2006)
A wage policy for organised workforce, incorporating an inflation-adjusted component of old-age social security brooks no delay.
- It Will Pay, Thanks To Credit Information (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 12, 2006)
The draft rules and regulations put out by the RBI will activate the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005, to evolve a comprehensive credit information system.
- Igate: Hard Drive (Business Standard, Niraj Bhatt, Apr 12, 2006)
iGATE Global Solutions, the first software company to announce its results for Q4 FY06, has not had a great quarter.
- Indian Oil Hunt May Draw $7 Bn (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
Chevron, Exxon among interested global majors.
- Burning Desire (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 12, 2006)
Pending an inquiry into Monday’s fire at a trade fair in Meerut, just one thing can be said with absolute certainty.
- Market And Mayhem In Meerut (Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Apr 12, 2006)
The footage on TV and pictures in papers brought me head on with a past I had left 16 years behind.
- While Facilitating Access To High-Quality Institutions, Quality Itself Must Not Suffer’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 12, 2006)
Ten days before Union HRD Minister Arjun Singh revealed a plan for 27 per cent reservation in higher education, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had spoken in detail about the need to balance social equity with a commitment to excellence
- Reconstruction Costs (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 12, 2006)
Given the rise in cement prices these past few weeks, it comes as no surprise that Erra has warned of a substantial increase in construction costs in the quake-hit areas.
- Will Congress Survive As Fiefdom Of Gandhi Dynasty? (Daily Excelsior, Kedar Nath Pandey, Apr 12, 2006)
On the last day of his life Mahatama Gandhi wrote a will wanting the Congress to be dissolved. In his view it was a movement not a political outfit to govern the country. Alive, he would have destroyed it.
- On Prophet's Birthday, Blast In Karachi; 55 Killed (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
At least 55 people were killed and some 100 injured when a bomb exploded at a religious gathering in Karachi Tuesday evening, Pakistan's Interior Minister Aftab Sherpao said.
- Cyprus President Arrives On Five-Day State Visit (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos arrived here today on a five-day state visit aimed at enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in trade and economic cooperation, and have discussions with Indian leaders on an array of issues including . . .
- Nepal Conflict Casts A Shadow On India (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 12, 2006)
It is India’s responsibility to safeguard its own interests by studying the implications of the situation in Nepal
- Interplay Between Politics And Economics (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Apr 12, 2006)
Pakistan has had many moments in its history when economics influenced politics in unexpected and negative ways.
- India, Pakistan And Afghanistan Need To Be Closer: Karzai (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
Karzai for transit trade, cultural exchanges
"I am prepared to do anything to realise this vision"
Pakistan showed flexibility, allowing Afghan overland exports to India
Opium part of Afghan economy
- `Parties Must Strive For District Status For Tirupattur' (Hindu, S Natarajan, Apr 12, 2006)
Residents say it will reduce the pressure on Vellore district administration
- Pak, Yemen To Promote Economic, Defence Ties (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
Pakistan and Yemen Monday agreed to further promote, expand and consolidate their bilateral relations, specially in economic, educational, cultural and defence areas.
- Graffiti Ban Sends Cpm To Doorstep (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
A blanket ban has been enforced by the Election Commission on wall writing and the putting up of posters, banners and festoons.
- New Uk Law Does Not Augur Well For India Inc: Nasscom (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
The top leadership of UK resisted calls to clamp down on outsourcing when in the US the cry against it was at the peak. They infact went on to say that it was beneficial to the UK’s economy.
- Solo Ipo Likely For Ai, Indian (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
Civil Aviation Ministry has started receiving reports from merchant bankers, including on the issuance of a single IPO against the separate IPOs contemplated earlier
- Northern Names, Southern Tastes (Deccan Herald, Praveen Mull, Apr 12, 2006)
Tanduri dishes served in restaurants may be alluring, but they aren't so authentic for those from North India
- Wanted: A Sanitation Movement (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 12, 2006)
Safe drinking water and sanitation are critical determinants of public health.
- An Iran-U.S. Dialogue And Arab Anxieties (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Apr 12, 2006)
Apprehensions about the capacity of Iran — as a wealthier and more influential regional power — to stir up trouble in West Asia through a growing trans-national Shia network are growing.
- Deora Helps Bank-Roll Mumbai's Urban Transport Project (Times of India, Sanjay Dutta, Apr 12, 2006)
The World Bank has agreed to revoke the suspension of aid for the Maharashtra Urban Transport Project (MUTP) as oil minister Murli Deora weaved his Mumbai magic on officials of the multilateral agency in a sideshow to his sales trip to the US . . .
- No Difference Between Naxalism, Terrorism: Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
"Naxals frustrated with `Salwa Judum'; anti-naxal movement not halted"
- Aiadmk-Mdmk Alliance Not Based On Principles, Says Chidambaram (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
"DPA will highlight the achievements of the Central Government"
- Musharraf Urges Muslims To Move On Path Of Development (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Apr 12, 2006)
Concept of jihad is being confused with militancy, terrorism
- Smiling Out Of Life (Tribune, B.K. Karkra, Apr 12, 2006)
Death holds two horrors. One, of course, is that life comes to an end and thus, the “fear of the unknown” factor comes into play. Bravery and wisdom lie in coming to terms with this reality so as to die just one death.
- Killers On The Roads (Daily Excelsior, Rameshwar Singh Jamwal, Apr 12, 2006)
More than forty people are killed as overspeeding bus falls into Chenab in Kishtwar, a small school girl is killed on Kachi Chawni road, where traffic moves at snails pace at any given time, due to driver's fault.
- Hasty Decision On Siachen (Pioneer, Wilson John, Apr 12, 2006)
Six days from now, the composite dialogue between India and Pakistan would complete three years.
- Too Little, Too Late (Telegraph, Alok Ray, Apr 12, 2006)
The Indian state has failed to ensure that the poor benefit from a liberalized economy, writes Alok Ray
- Sentence Construction (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 12, 2006)
It’s nobody’s case that Salman Khan, slayer of an endangered species of deer, is simply rapped on the knuckles and let off.
- Keep The Elixir Flowing (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 12, 2006)
Water is an essential life-sustaining element. It pervades our lives and is deeply embedded in our cultural backgrounds.
- Oh Deer (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 12, 2006)
The buck should stop here
- Rs. 30 Crore Spent On Roadworks In Arkalgud Taluk, Says Mla (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
Rs. 40 lakh sanctioned for building new roads
500 sites to be developed for the poor
Four-lane road to be built within the town limits at a cost of Rs. 1.10 crore
Fire services unit to be set up at the taluk headquarters
- Iran: Us To Consult Unsc Members On Next Course Of Action (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's statement that Iran has successfully enriched uranium for the first time has only underscored the international community's "serious concerns", the United States has said and made it known that it will be consulting . . .
- Mayawati: "No Promises, No Manifesto, Only Performance" (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Apr 12, 2006)
From a negatively perceived champion of narrow caste interests to a confident, self-assured leader of all communities,Mayawatihas transformed beyond recognition. Today, all eyes are on her — to see if the Bahujan Samaj Party can reach the finish . . .
- Iran Again Holds Hostages — Bush And The Gop (MSNBC.com, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
A generation ago, the Iranian hostage crisis cost Jimmy Carter and the Democrats the White House. Now, 26 years later, another Iranian hostage crisis threatens to do the same thing to George W. Bush and the Republican Party.
- India, Afghanistan Plan Intelligence Sharing (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
India and Afghan-istan are looking for ways to cooperate in the fight against terrorism, including sharing of intelligence, their leaders said on Monday.
- A Nation Built On Immigrant Genes (Washington Post, Editorial, Washington Post, Apr 11, 2006)
If you've been following the big immigration debate, you might get the impression that the primary economic advantage of liberal economic immigration policies is that they supply America with low-wage workers willing to do grueling, unskilled jobs . . .
- Rpl's Ipo Gives Option To Retail Investors (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
The initial public offer will open for subscription on April 13
Greenfield refinery at Jamnagar
Polypropylene plant at a SEZ in Gujarat
Total outlay estimated at $6 b
- European Parliament Opposes Baluchistan Killings (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Sixty-seven members of the European Parliament, including one of its vice-presidents, have petitioned the forum's President, Mr Josep Borell, to urge the Government of Pakistan to stop the killing of innocent people in Baluchistan.
- Interplay Between Politics And Economics (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Apr 11, 2006)
Pakistain has had many moments in its history when economics influenced politics in unexpected and negative ways.
- Iran May Get Off The Hook (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 11, 2006)
The Western Press is leaking out reports persistently about possible American military strike against Iran. However, Iranians feel very confident in believing that this is mere part of the psychological warfare to pressurize Tehran to abandon its . . .
- Reconstruction Costs (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 11, 2006)
Given the rise in cement prices these past few weeks, it comes as no surprise that Erra has warned of a substantial increase in construction costs in the quake-hit areas.
- Singh And Karzai Want Pakistani Transit Facility For Indian Goods (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Apr 11, 2006)
India and Afghanistan on Monday asked Pakistan to establish transit facilities in its territory for Afghanistan-bound Indian goods.
- Passionate View’ (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 11, 2006)
Emotion has always played a major role in the Kashmiri scheme of things, yet there is also much realism underscoring Mufti Mohd. Sayeed’s plea that the Prime Minister take a “passionate view” and facilitate the return of the misguided young people . . .
- Page 3 Scandal! (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 11, 2006)
The other day, New York Post freelancer Jared Paul Stern was video-taped while trying to prove wrong that Shakespearean quote of “Who steals my purse steals trash; ‘Twas mine, ‘tis his, and has been slave to thousands;/ But he that filches from me . . .
- No More Quotas (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 11, 2006)
We strongly disapprove of the additional quotas that the government proposes in institutions of higher education and also in private sector jobs.
- Let Opportunity Not Slip (The Economic Times, Raghu Dayal , Apr 11, 2006)
For India to emerge as a contender for a global hub for aviation, gems and jewellery and other high potential sectors like leather, a whole panoply of infrastructural, fiscal and regulatory conditions is essential.
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