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Articles 13321 through 13420 of 35809:
- She Has A Point (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
The protest fast by the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader, Medha Patkar (since arrested and hospitalised), is not without provocation though one can quarrel with her chosen method of protest.
- Not Another Quota Raj (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
India has limits on FII (or foreign institutional investor) ownership of a company, implemented in a sensible way.
- Rejuvenating An Idea? (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 11, 2006)
The decision of Aditya Birla Novo Ltd (ABNL) to hike its stake in Idea Cellular marks the first stage in the resolution of differences between the Tata and AV Birla camps over their stakes in the telecom company.
- Deal With Iron Fist (Pioneer, RN Chawla, Apr 11, 2006)
The recent bomb blasts in Varanasi is largely understood to be an act of terrorism.
- The Majestic Time-Teller (Deccan Herald, G Srinivas Rao, Apr 11, 2006)
Despite aging with years, clock towers remain the most cherished monuments
- Prepare Roadmap To Cut Subsidy Bill: Pm To Pc (Times of India, Sidhartha Kanungo, Apr 11, 2006)
The government has begun the groundwork for reworking subsidies and the move has been initiated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
- It May Not Make A Difference In Bihar' (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Apr 11, 2006)
"Talks about IT, for example, is for the consumption of some people... My understanding of the Bihar economy is such that these things will not make much difference."
- India Through Dalit Paradigm (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 11, 2006)
Jagjivan Ram's birth centenary year gives us an opportunity to debate how best to take education and progress to marginalised sections, says . . .
- A Pat For Planning Commission (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 11, 2006)
The Planning Commission’s proposal of a Universal Service Obli-gation (USO) Fund to ensure that rural and far-flung areas are not denied access to postal services must be commended.
- Advani Demands Probe Against Sonia (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
BJP leader Mr LK Advani today demanded the interrogation of Congress president Mrs Sonia Gandhi in connection with the Volcker committee’s findings in Iraq’s food -for-oil programme.
- New Awakening In L. America (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Apr 11, 2006)
HAS President George W. Bush’s neoconservative crusade met its match in his own backyard, Latin America? The world conceives of the continent as the home of the Munroe Doctrine warning off outsiders to keep away.
- The Menace (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 11, 2006)
A reader has shown concern on this page recently by drawing attention to the menace of begging in this city.
- Corruption And Development~ii (Statesman, SANKAR SEN, Apr 11, 2006)
In his work “Grand Corruption in Third World Development”, George Moody-Stuart, identified areas which are most vulnerable to corruption.
- India, Afghanistan Pledge To Fight Terrorism (Reuters, Kamil Zaheer, Apr 11, 2006)
India and Afghanistan, both battling Islamic militants, are looking for ways to cooperate in the fight against terrorism including sharing of intelligence, their leaders said on Monday.
- Blaze At Meerut Consumer Fair Kills At Least 51 (Reuters, Surojit Gupta, Apr 11, 2006)
At least 51 people died and 100 were injured on Monday when a huge fire broke out at a crowded consumer electronics fair in Meerut and the death toll could rise further, officials said.
- Global India (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 11, 2006)
One of the consequences of the controversy about reservation for OBCs in elite institutions like IITs and IIMs is that a number of students are now threatening to go abroad to pursue higher studies.
- Taliban Return To Afghanistan Not Ruled Out (Daily Excelsior, Samuel Baid, Apr 11, 2006)
A strident propaganda is going on in Pakistan implicating India and Afghanistan in the on going insurgency in Baluchistan and its Army’s failures in the two tribal agencies in Waziristan.
- Pressure Mounts On Nepal King, Protests To Continue (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Apr 11, 2006)
Pro-democracy campaigners in Nepal vowed to defy curfews and launch a sixth day of mass protests on Tuesday against the king's absolute rule as the monarch came under global pressure to end his crackdown.
- Nuclear Technologies Vital For Energy Security (Tribune, Prashant Sood, Apr 11, 2006)
Major oil and gas importers, including India, are becoming ever more dependent on distant, and often politically unstable, parts of the world for their energy requirements.
- Rebel Run Mars Poll Last Lap (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Violence in parts of volatile Karbi Anglong and minority-dominated Dhubri marred the second and final phase of polling in Assam today, which also saw a marginally lower turnout than in the first phase of elections on April 3.
- Too Old To Deliver (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Apr 11, 2006)
Post all fools day on the first of April, two aspiring prime ministers, one from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the other from the Congress, the two ‘national’ parties, have made us all look like a bunch of intellectually backward species.
- Opening Score (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 11, 2006)
Trade and industrial agreements rarely please all sides involved in them. But that cannot be any reason for not cheering them when they come.
- Wrong Headed (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 11, 2006)
Subsidies carry with it the baggage of welfare. But the notion of welfare carries with it the more important question, “Welfare for whom?” The obvious and the unobjectionable answer is welfare for the poor.
- Be More Proactive In Afghanisatan (Tribune, Maj-Gen Rajendra Nath, Apr 11, 2006)
The present democratic government in Afghanistan, established under US control and led by President Hamid Karzai, is resented by Pakistan. Pakistan wants Afghanistan under its control or under its influence, as it can provide Pakistan strategic depth.
- Sbi Staff Work Overtime To Clear Backlog (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
After the end of week-long strike of over two lakh employees of the SBI employees last night, thousands of customers thronged at the branches creating chaos at some places though employees had come early in the morning.
- Indo-Pak Ties: Seeking New Horizons (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Apr 11, 2006)
Like Pakistan's proposal for `demilitarisation' of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Manmohan Singh's idea of a Treaty of Peace, Security and Friendship will have to await more propitious times. This can happen only when the present atmosphere of mutual . . .
- Nepal Parties Defy Curfew, 15 Held (Tribune, Shirish B. Pradhan, Apr 11, 2006)
Defying curfew orders, Nepal’s main opposition parties held anti-King demonstrations in different parts of the capital today leading to the arrest of 15 activists.
- Confusing Signals (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 11, 2006)
India appears to be pursuing an incoherent policy towards Nepal, now in the midst of political turmoil.
- Customers Mob B’Lore Sbi Branches (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
The morning after the week-long strike by the State Bank of India employees was called off, the bank’s branches in the City on Monday opened to long queues ....
- Special Package For It Units In Hubli: Cm (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Chief Minister H D Kumaaraswamy on Monday informed that an IT investors’ meet will be held in Hubli on May 20 in order to attract the IT companies to establish their units here and also assured them of announcing a special package.
- Congress And Coalition Realpolitik (Hindu, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Apr 11, 2006)
The outcome of the Assembly elections may have no direct impact on the United Progressive Alliance Government at the Centre, but the emerging situation has accentuated the pressure on the Congress.
- Pm, Sonia Express Shock Over Meerut Fire Tragedy (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday expressed shock over the devastating . . .
- Tatas Hang Up On Idea For Rs 4,406 Cr (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
India's two largest business houses, the Tatas and the Birlas, today buried the hatchet over the ownership of cell phone company Idea Cellular with the latter buying Tata’s entire stake for Rs 4,406 crore.
- Pc Gives In (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 11, 2006)
The week-long SBI strike has ended with Finance Minister P. Chidambaram complimenting the management and the unions for a satisfactory conclusion. If the ideal solution was so within grasp, one wonders, why could it not have been concluded . . .
- Fair Trade Winds (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 11, 2006)
When the new foreign trade policy was first announced in 2004, there were many who felt that the policy’s target of more than doubling India’s share of world exports from 0.8 per cent to over 2 per cent in five years was perhaps too ambitious.
- A Friend In Need (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 11, 2006)
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai’s second visit to New Delhi in less than a year is in keeping with the growing congruence of interests between the two South Asian countries.
- Sbi Open Today To Clear Backlog (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Mumbai: Despite a public holiday, the State Bank of India's entire branch network will operate on Tuesday in an attempt to restore normalcy in operations disrupted for a week by the indefinite strike by its employees over pension revision issue.
- `Pragmatism, Not Opportunism' (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 11, 2006)
The firebrand politician and orator from Kallingipatti, in southern Tamil Nadu, has raised another storm this time by shifting his alliance from the DMK to the AIADMK. In this interview with S. Vijay Kumar, in Karur recently, Vaiko not only . . .
- Madrid Bombings ‘Inspired’ By Al-Qaeda: Media Reports (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
The suspected masterminds of the deadly train bombings in Madrid in 2004 belonged to a local cell ‘‘inspired’’ by Al-qaeda acting to force Spain to withdraw troops from Iraq, according to the judge investigating the attacks, a media report said today.
- Standoff Likely On Sea Passage (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Apr 11, 2006)
LTTE firm on use of Sea Tigers
- Nepal Beyond The Monarchy (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Apr 11, 2006)
After years of upheaval, Nepal is on the brink of a major political change. What will a country of citizens — and not subjects — look like? Three books provide some answers
- Icici Pru, Icici Bank Launch Annuity Card (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
The annuity card is available at no cost to all individuals – either retail or group customers – who buy an annuity from ICICI Prudential. The card can be used to withdraw money as also to make purchases at merchant establishments.
- Ruia Plans Industrial Products Facility At Ambattur Unit (Hindu, Indrani Dutta, Apr 11, 2006)
Unit to commence production by July; Rs. 125 cr. capex planned
- A Trip To Talk It Out On Trade (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Apr 11, 2006)
China's President Hu Jintao is to visit the United States next week. A number of economic and trade related disputes are on the table.
- A Different Historical Trajectory (Hindu, R. CHAMPAKALAKSHMI, Apr 11, 2006)
This concluding part of the review focusses on Sanjay Subrahmanyam's main contributions to a better understanding of the complex historical processes
- Heroic Leander (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 11, 2006)
Legend has just been elevated to epic. Autobiographic at that. Leander Paes has proved that patriotism can be a sportsperson’s most potent source of inspiration and strength.
- Needed, A Deep And Liquid Bond Market (The Financial Express, ILA PATNAIK, Apr 11, 2006)
One that is vibrant and without barriers that keep out participants, thus hurting . . .
- The Treadmill Of Unnecessary Consumption (The Financial Express, Mahesh Bhatt, Apr 11, 2006)
The advertising explosion has democratised luxury with serious socio-political . . .
- 10 Days Before Arjun’S Quota Quote, Pm Said: Challenge Is To See Equity And Excellence Walk . . . (Indian Express, MANINI CHATTERJEE & J P YADAV, Apr 11, 2006)
Union HRD minister Arjun Singh’s announcement on April 5 that the government intended to implement 27% OBC reservation in all Central educational institutions not only embarrassed the UPA government but also sought to undermine Prime Minister . . .
- A Tale Of Two Indias (Deccan Herald, RANDEEP RAMESH, Apr 11, 2006)
What is being advertised is a first in the country — a private enclave that will eventually separate 35,000 wealthy residents from the teeming poverty in India.
- Customers Make A Beeline At Sbi Branches, Atms (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Employees struggle to clear huge backlog of cheques and carry out other transactions
- Us Congress Likely To Ratify Nuke Deal Before November (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, Apr 11, 2006)
The Indo-US civil nuclear energy cooperation deal would be ratified by US Congress before the biennial Congressional elections in November, a leading American Senator, who is currently on a visit to India, has said.
- Will It Or Won't It? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 11, 2006)
If a ceasefire is meant to be permanent, it should be properly termed a cessation of hostilities.
- Sonia Gandhi's A Rare Example, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
BJP Government betraying the people of Madhya Pradesh'
Farmers getting only two hours of electricity
State no using the Calamity Relief Fund
- Bugti Denies Surrender Of Supporters (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti has refuted government’s claim that two of his commanders have surrendered to the Dera Bugti district coordination officer with their 40 companions. In a statement issued here on Sunday, he said:
- China's Strategy, Australia's Autonomy (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Apr 10, 2006)
A long-time U.S. ally, Canberra has, through the latest uranium deal with Beijing, signalled its own set of priorities.
- "Cyprus Welcomes Nuclear Deal Between India And The U.S." (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Apr 10, 2006)
Cyprus PresidentTassos Papadopoulosbelieves it is time to rekindle Nicosia's traditionally strong bonds with New Delhi. Mr. Papadopoulos, who arrives in India on Tuesday, believes Cyprus needs to focus more on Asia. Excerpts from an exclusive . . .
- Protectionism Not The Solution (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 10, 2006)
China's President Hu Jintao's visit later this month to Washington takes place in the context of renewed momentum in Congress on retaliatory legislation following the U.S. trade imbalance of $202 billion with China and an overall current account . . .
- Sbi Account Holders Plan Stir (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
With the SBI employees rejecting the Union Finance Minister's appeal to call off their strike, account holders of the bank in Nellore district have decided to take up agitation against the striking staff.
- Credit Delivery, Improving Yield Must Go Together' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
It will help solve problems of farm households: Rangarajan
The micro-finance programme promoted by NABARD can be thought of for replication'
Restructuring of the rural branches of commercial banks favoured
- Andhra Bank To Open 70 Branches (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Proposes to open 70 new branches
Total number of branches touches 1,230
850 branches have `anywhere banking' facility
NPAs down to 1.78 per cent from 2.48 per cent
- Nri Top Guns Look Beyond Ethnic Lines (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Apr 10, 2006)
The movers and shakers within the most influential NRI corporate community in the US say they are looking to expand their activities beyond ethnic lines....
- Do Private Insurers Give More Access? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 10, 2006)
The Indian insurance industry has seen sharp growth since the opening up of the insurance sector in 2000.
- End Strike, Traders Tell Sbi Employees (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Trading, industrial activities crippled
- India Emerging As A Global Leader: Drdo Director (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
One of the greatest strengths of India is its large resource of professionals: DRDO Director
- 70,000 Candidates Appear For Braou Test (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
The eligibility test for courses offered by the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University conducted at 237 centres across the State on Sunday had 70,000 candidates trying their luck.
- Five Constituencies In Tiruchi Will Witness Battle Between Aiadmk And Dmk (Hindu, Syed Muthahar Saqaf, Apr 10, 2006)
Nine constituencies in the district account for 17,55,023 voters
- Iraq, Iran, And A Strategy Of A Thousand Errors (Hindu, Hamid Ansari, Apr 10, 2006)
America has brought anarchy and indescribable misery to Iraq. Now it is eyeing Iran. Would American and world public opinion be mute spectators to another exercise in monumental folly?
- Beyond Borders (Times of India, Saeed Naqvi, Apr 10, 2006)
Extraterritorial interests of Indian Muslims have recently been in focus. In this context the authorship and words of the anthem of Aligarh Muslim University written in the thirties by Urdu poet Majaz, Javed Akhtar's maternal uncle, may provide some clues
- "Nda Govt. Shielding Political Nexus Of Ranveer Sena'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Demand to extend the tenure of Amir Das Commission
A large number of dalits were killed in Bathepur massacre engineered by the Ranveer Sena'
Party leader to call on the Governor in this connection with a request to intervene into the matter
- The New, Old Order (The Financial Express, Editorial, Express India, Apr 10, 2006)
With the tightening of good corporate governance laws through the amended clause 49 of the Sebi listing agreement, one would expect several Indian corporates to pull up their socks and strengthen their credentials regarding one important . . .
- More Teeth To Commission On Minority Edu Institutions (Daily Excelsior, M Rama Rao, Apr 10, 2006)
Critics are quick to take the Government to task for the recent amendment to the National Commission for Minority Educational institutions Act.
- Pension Issue In State Bank Of India (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Ceiling remained static at Rs. 4,250 for over nine years despite repeated recommendations'
Whenever there was an upward revision in wages, negotiations were initiated with the management on pension and the decision arrived at was put up to the Finance M
- Hrd Ministry Proposes 27 Per Cent Reservation For Obcs In Iits And Iims (Times of India, Amrith Lal, Apr 10, 2006)
Merit is central to education. But education is not merely about safeguarding existing notions of merit.
- Cooperative Common Future (Tribune, B.G.Verghese, Apr 10, 2006)
There is a role for both Kashmirs
- Child Marriages (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 10, 2006)
SC to streamline the law to check them
- An Indian Role In Africa (Telegraph, S.L. Rao, Apr 10, 2006)
The author is former director-general, National Council for Applied Economic . . .
- Revenue Tussle (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 10, 2006)
India’s exports are doing well. The $ 101 billion figure in 2005-06 represents 25 per cent increase over 2004-05 and with a higher base; a target of $ 120 billion has been set for 2006-07.
- The Politics Of Personality (Telegraph, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , Apr 10, 2006)
In her early years as Congress president, Sonia Gandhi was treated as a political lightweight by her opponents and independent commentators alike. Her public persona exuded diffidence.
- Get Back To Work (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 10, 2006)
The govt must not allow itself to be held to ransom again
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