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Articles 20921 through 21020 of 35809:
- Mission To Save Planet Is `Failing' (Hindu, Heather Stewart, Dec 05, 2005)
Sports stars join campaign for trade justice as report says governments are not doing enough to protect environment
- Why Uzbekistan And The U.S. Fell Out (Hindu, Vladimir Simonov, Dec 05, 2005)
The root cause is the attitude of the current U.S. administration, which regards its allies across the world as temporary props for pursuing American policy.
- Concerns Over Global Imbalances (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 05, 2005)
India might be better prepared than most emerging market economies to face the growing global macroeconomic imbalances but given that the inevitable adjustment will inflict pain there is no room for complacency
- Customer-Centric Approach By New Breed Of Financial Planners (Hindu, Oommen A. Ninan , Dec 05, 2005)
Goal of certification is to convert savers into investors
Organisers of financial planning are collaborating to unify the profession around accepted standards.
- Land Of The Fusion God (Hindu, H.S. MANJUNATHA, Dec 05, 2005)
Harihara may not pull many tourists but pilgrims consider it the Kashi of the South
- Behind Chennai's Music Season (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 05, 2005)
Chennai's annual music festival — led by the Music Academy, which was founded in 1928 following an inspired decision taken at the first All-India Music Conference held in South India — is among the world's largest entertainment extravaganzas devoted ....
- Against A Sea Of Troubles (Telegraph, S. L. Rao, Dec 05, 2005)
The author is former director-general, National Council for Applied Economic Research
- At A Turn (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
The Congress in Bengal is better known as a divided house. The show of unity that the party put up at a rally on Saturday can, therefore, boost the sagging morale of the party’s cadre.
- Two For Joy (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 05, 2005)
An encouraging moment can sometimes expose the truly discouraging. The enthusiasm with which the world seems to have greeted the election of two women together with 10 men to Jeddah’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry indicates that for Saudi Arabia,
- Where The Mind Is Without Fear... (Indian Express, NIRMALA SRINIVASAN, Dec 05, 2005)
December 3 was World Disability Day. The Persons with Disability Act (PWD Act), passed by Parliament in 1995, recognises mental illness as a disability on par with physical disabilities.
- Some Facts Of Life At 9,000 (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Dec 05, 2005)
When the Sensex crossed 9,000, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram repeated his frequent assertion about the market movement being ‘‘orderly’’ and based on economic fundamentals. It must be orderly indeed, when a discredited stock broker, . . .
- A Question For Mr Karat (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Dec 05, 2005)
As a somewhat intellectually challenged bibliophile with not a lot of time on my hands, the gap between my ideal reading list and the stuff I have actually read is vast. I want to read Shakespeare. I want to read Tolstoy.
- Between The Facts And A Hard Place (Indian Express, SAIBAL DASGUPTA, Dec 05, 2005)
The outcome of the present assembly election in Bihar can be analysed from two angles — one statistical and the other social.
- Babulal Gaur, Several Uma Supporters In Mp Cabinet (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Five days after he was sworn in, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan inducted former Chief Minister Babulal Gaur and several supporters of suspended BJP leader Uma Bharati into his ministry. As many as 29 ministers were sworn in today.
- Lanka Truce Takes A Hit As Army Vehicle Is Blown Up In The North (Indian Express, Simon Gardner, Dec 05, 2005)
Six soldiers were killed in a claymore fragmentation mine attack by suspected Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka’s war-torn north on Sunday, the military said.
- Pm To Take Up Nuclear Reactor Issue With Putin (Indian Express, Pranab Dhal Samanta, Dec 05, 2005)
s India and US prepare for another meeting later this month of the joint working group on implementing the July 18 joint statement, New Delhi is eyeing Russia to deliver on four additional nuclear reactors for Koodankulam during . . .
- Over Population: Mother Of All Problems (Daily Excelsior, Swati Sharma, Dec 05, 2005)
These days, our country is facing a lot of problems. If solution of one problem is found out then other one starts cropping up. What is the reason that our country is facing a series of unending problems? Because problem of all problems is still . . .
- The Samurai Returns (Telegraph, GWYNNE DYER, Dec 05, 2005)
If I were a Chinese strategic analyst of a moderately paranoid disposition, I would be twitching uncontrollably by now.
- India Assures Afghanistan Of Assistance (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed, Sunday, met Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah and ...
- Iran’S Economic Woes (Deccan Herald, Gopal Sutar, Dec 05, 2005)
Apart from its problems over its nuclear ambitions, Iran is faced with economic stagnation and US sanctions
- 7 Soldiers Killed In Ltte Attacks: Army (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Dec 05, 2005)
Jaffna peninsula rocked by grenade and gunfire attacks since Friday
Ceasefire monitors fear escalation of the situation
Muslims ask Tigers to halt attacks on community
- Gas Pipeline Agreement Likely Next Month (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
An Indo-Pak Joint Working Group will start technical negotiations this month on the USD 7.2 billion gas pipeline from Iran to India via Pakistan for which a Tripartite Framework Agreement is likely to be finalised in January, a senior Pakistani. . .
- Outcome Budget A Good Beginning (Daily Excelsior, SUMEDHA SUDHAMAN, Dec 05, 2005)
Government recently came out with the first-ever outcome budget aimed at keeping a tab on public spending by evolving a mechanism to measure physical targets to be achieved on outlays provided in the five lakh crore rupee General Budget to ministries . .
- Research Extension Linkage (Daily Excelsior, Dr M P Gupta, Dec 05, 2005)
In comparison to developed countries, hardly 10-15 per cent amount is being spent to meet the development and recurring cost on ''farm research'' in our country. Besides the agril. research is not cost effective as its potential is not being . . .
- Hurriyat Keen To Discuss Options (Tribune, M.L. Kak, Dec 05, 2005)
Notwithstanding their support to the idea of self rule, to be preceded by demilitarisation, for resolving the Kashmir issue, leaders of All-Party Hurriyat Conference wish to make it clear that the “idea is not our baby.”
- Something Smells (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Dec 05, 2005)
Or why else is Ulfa dilly-dallying?
Ulfa leaders’ obsession with continued army counter-insurgency operations in Assam defies understanding.
- Watching The Watchdogs (Pioneer, Shailaja Chandra, Dec 05, 2005)
Media needs to observe the NGO sector more actively and objectively, says Shailaja Chandra
- Seafaring Hindus (Pioneer, Priyadarsi Dutta, Dec 05, 2005)
General Ashok K Mehta's article, "Navy: Full steam on course" (November 30) presumptuously informs that India's sea-faring traditions slowly died out with the arrival of Mughals and 'the great Maratha Admiral Kanhoji Angre was perhaps the last . . .
- Paying For Terror (US News & World Report, David E. Kaplan, Dec 05, 2005)
How jihadist groups are using organized-crime tactics--and profits--to finance attacks on targets around the globe
- Boost From Bulls (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Dec 05, 2005)
Govt’s faith in the stock markets is based on reality check
- Ia To Appear In 'Indian' Avatar (Hindustan Times, Sandeep Bamzai, Dec 05, 2005)
when you fly what you reckon is a stodgy legacy carrier — Indian Airlines — you will be greeted by a spanking new branding and transformed attitude which will reflect the new ethos at the airline.
- Registration And Monitoring (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 05, 2005)
With the promulgation of the Societies Registration (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2005, one hopes that the process of registration of the madressahs will be undertaken in right earnest and the deadline of Dec 31 will be met. In view of the initial . . .
- Nepal’S Endless Predicament (Dawn, Tanvir Ahmad Khan, Dec 05, 2005)
As one writes this piece, the three-month old unilateral ceasefire announced by the ‘Maoist’ guerrillas of Nepal on September 3, 2005, expires.
- Sino-India War Over East Asia (Hindustan Times, PRAMIT PAL CHAUDHURI, Dec 05, 2005)
East Asia isn’t big enough for the two of us. That is China’s message to India in the run-up to the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur (December 6-14). The summit is expected to announce the core group for a future East Asian community.
- Welcome Mission (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Dec 05, 2005)
The Centre’s NURM initiative meets an important UPA commitment
- India Accelerating (International Herald Tribune, AMY WALDMAN, Dec 05, 2005)
In the middle of the old Grand Trunk Road a temple sits under a peepul tree. The surrounding highway is being widened to four lanes, and vehicles barrel along either side. But the temple and tree thwart even greater speed, and a passing contractor . . .
- Needed, More Whistle-Blowers (Pioneer, Joginder Singh, Dec 05, 2005)
Wherever one looks one sees rampant corruption. In India there is no department which does not offer an opportunity to a person to make a climb from rags to riches. Revenue earning departments are well known for offering vast opportunities for corruption.
- Air-India Eyes New Look, More Revenue (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
In the wake of emerging competition from foreign airlines, national carrier Air-India has tied up with renowned interior designers and fashion experts to give a new look to its aircraft interiors ....
- Bajaj Allianz Pips Icici Pru In Premium Income Stakes (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, for the first time since its inception in December 2000, has failed to record the highest collection of monthly premium among private players in September 2005.
- Rbi Guidelines For Amcs To Check Money Laundering (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today asked all Authorised Money Changers (AMCs) in the country to put in place all necessary anti-money laundering measures before March 31, 2006.
- True Seeker (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
K.G. SUBRAMANYAN challenges you to think. As an artist, scholar and ideologue, he edges you out of comfort zones to upend established notions, as he has through his artistic oeuvre over six decades.
- Pakistan Allows Import Of Mild Steel From India (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
In a major development, the government has allowed import of "mild steel structures" from India that will be used for construction of houses and office buildings in the earthquake-hit areas.
- Import Of Mild Steel From India Allowed (Dawn, Khalid Mustafa, Dec 04, 2005)
In a big development, the government has allowed import of 'mild steel structures' from India that will be used for construction of houses and office buildings in earthquake hit areas.
- Pak Tries To Divert (Daily Excelsior, Samuel Baid, Dec 04, 2005)
The October 8 earthquake appears to have infused a fear in Pakistani rulers about their future ability to maintain their traditional lordship over the people in occupied Kashmir once this region recovers from its present trauma.
- Big Project For Cities Launched (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Dec 04, 2005)
Urbanisation a relentless process: Manmohan
Centre to give grant-in-aid for Rs. 50,000 crores over seven years
Mandatory for States, municipal bodies to undertake reforms
- Rights And Courtesies (Hindustan Times, Karan Thapar, Dec 04, 2005)
Does anyone have a right to security exemption at airports? My answer is a firm no.
- Financial Support For Balochistan (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 04, 2005)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has ordered release of Rs 2.5 billion for development of Balochistan. The decision was taken at a high level meeting held under the Prime Minister’s chairmanship in Islamabad on Friday. Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Mohammad
- Indian Ocean: Management And Maritime Security (Tribune, K.K. Nayyar, Dec 04, 2005)
Navy Davy, being observed on December 4 every year, provides us with an opportunity to introspect on the maritime issues which are linked with the destiny of our nation. It is not a mere coincidence that India is the only country to have an ocean . . .
- We Will Build A New, Vibrant Bihar: Nitish (Tribune, Ambarish Dutta, Dec 04, 2005)
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar wants to introduce a new political culture in the state.
- A Long Wait For Take-Off (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Dec 04, 2005)
The word ‘‘infrastructure’’ came up so often at last week’s India Economic Summit it became the conference’s background raga.
- The Quest For ‘Pahale India’ (Indian Express, N K Singh, Dec 04, 2005)
The 21st India Economic Summit of the World Economic Forum has just concluded.
- Labour Of Love (Hindu, Sonya Dutta Choudhury, Dec 04, 2005)
This book has a little bit for everybody.
City of Sin and Splendour: Writings on Lahore, edited by Bapsi Sidhwa, Penguin, Rs.395.
- Uttaranchal To Constitute Tourism Police (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
On the pattern of Kerala, Uttaranchal will have its own tourism police to provide better environment to tourists in the state.
- A Gandhian Committed To Women's Cause (Hindu, V. Parukutty Amma, Dec 04, 2005)
She is a Gandhian, biographer, painter and woman of strong political conviction committed to women's cause. In conversation withMaleeha Raghaviah
- An Aura Of Timelessness (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Poorani's poems are on issues that interest and affect humanity in general. PADMA NARAYANAN and PREMA SEETHARAM
- Russia Planning War Games With India, China (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Dec 04, 2005)
Military exercises under Shanghai Cooperation Organisation framework
"SCO not acquiring functions of a military bloc''
Exercises aimed at preventing, combating terrorism
- Ties With The Us (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 04, 2005)
Ambassador Jahangir Karamat’s statement that the US-Pakistan relations today were “not transient” reflects both a hope for the future and a comment on the past.
- Snuffed Out Too Early... (Deccan Herald, Sarjit Ramesh, Dec 04, 2005)
The author relates the lives of children who spend their childhood days eking out a living.
- Soldier Killed In Ltte Attack (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Dec 04, 2005)
One soldier was killed and seven were injured in five separate attacks on Saturday by suspected LTTE cadres in Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna peninsula.
- India Has Vital Stake In Bhutan's Well-Being, Says Shyam Saran (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
``Threat from Maoist groups is of mutual concern''
- Play Of Shadows (Hindu, SUBASH JEYAN , Dec 04, 2005)
Poems and a Novella is a quest for a sense of the self, to nail it down and define it, to oneself.
- Neutralise Money, Muscle Power: Somnath (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Expresses dismay at stalling of proceedings of elected bodies
Neutralise role of money and muscle power
Asks legislators to curb corruption
Decries deliberate disruption of proceedings
- Investigation Blows Open Lashkar Overground Links (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Dec 04, 2005)
Operatives used political party workers to assist terror operations
Mainstream political parties in the State have been infiltrated by operatives
Operatives killed on Friday night had photo ID cards of political parties
- Wto: Left To Demand Parliament Discussion (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Protest planned to send a "warning" against Hong Kong meeting
"If Parliament cannot discuss where can we discuss this issue... "
International agreements signed by the Government should be ratified by Parliament
- Democratic Snub (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Dec 03, 2005)
If there were any doubts in people’s minds that democracy in India was still in its early stages, they must have vanished after the verdict of the Bihar assembly polls.
- Good, Not Great (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Dec 03, 2005)
The NCC track record
Legitimate is its claim to be the country’s premier youth organisation, yet after functioning for no fewer than 57 years the National Cadet Corps would find it difficult to quantify its contribution to national life.
- South Asia’S Moment In The Sun (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Dec 03, 2005)
The South Asia Free Trade Area (Safta) has been so long in the making that it is hard to believe the deal is actually done.
- Has India Crossed The Inflection Point? (The Financial Express, V ANANTHA NAGESWARAN, Dec 03, 2005)
The Indian economy registered an impressive 8% growth rate in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, 2005-06.
- Bajaj Allianz Pips Icici Pru In Premium Income (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, for the first time since its inception in December 2000, has failed to record the highest collection of monthly premium among private players in September 2005.
- 'Air India, Ia Not To Merge' (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
There is no proposal with the government to merge Air India and Indian Airlines into a single company, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said today.
- An Alternative Idea (Business Line, S. Murlidharan , Dec 03, 2005)
The regime of disallowance would have the same chastening effect on employers as FBT, says S. Murlidharan
- Rbi Guidelines For Amcs To Check Money Laundering (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today asked all Authorised Money Changers (AMCs) in the country to put in place all necessary anti-money laundering measures before March 31, 2006.
- Land Of The Fusion God (Hindu, H.S. MANJUNATHA, Dec 03, 2005)
Harihara may not pull many tourists but pilgrims consider it the Kashi of the South
- Tourism Zone At Kundli-Palwal Expressway Soon (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
A new tourism policy for promotion of religious, cultural and archaeological tourism to be unveiled
More tourist circuits to be established
ISCON temple to be built in Kurukshetra
- Maoists Criticised For `Mindless Killings' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
SP blames naxals for backwardness of villages in the region
Celebration of weeklong PGLA formation critcised
Warns them against hampering development process
Urges them to shun arms and join the social mainstream
- Ordinance To Crack Down On Madrasas In Pakistan (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has promulgated an ordinance prohibiting madrasas from teaching or publishing any literature which promoted militancy and spread sectarianism.
- Role Of State Governments (Deccan Herald, B C Pradeep Kumar, Dec 03, 2005)
States must involve parents, care givers and NGOs in the implementation of programmes for the disabled.
- Bharat Mata Heading The Other Way (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Dec 03, 2005)
The dinner party our Minister of Commerce and Industry gave last week for delegates attending the India Economic Summit was in my view a most interesting sign of how much India has changed in the 21 years that the summit has been held in New Delhi.
- Inaugural Haj Flight Today (Hindu, Abdul Latheef Naha, Dec 03, 2005)
AI to operate 29 services from Kozhikode to Medeena
- Not Worth The Trouble (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 03, 2005)
Another emotional outburst, another suspension, another show of sackcloth and ashes.
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