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Articles 28121 through 28220 of 35809:
- Rumbles Of Acquisitions In Europe (Business Line, Mohan Murti, Apr 25, 2005)
DASGUPTA is Director, Strategic Acquisitions. His job, which he had held for a long and trusted time, is to purchase and nurture acquisitions on behalf of his holding company, an Indian family-owned pharmaceutical conglomerate. . . .
- Religious Paths To World Peace (Deccan Herald, K Hussain , Apr 25, 2005)
The philosophies of both Jainism and Islam are relevant today for the establishment of global peace and harmony
- Six Tete-A-Tetes Or A Dialogue Of Seven? (The Economic Times, C P Bhambhri, Apr 25, 2005)
The 13th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) to be held at Dhaka in the first week of February . . ,
- The Ipo Boom (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 25, 2005)
The Indian capital market is showing signs of maturity
- A Mask That Was Pierced? (Hindu, RAMACHANDRA GUHA, Apr 24, 2005)
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- When Have Women Not Been Out In The Dark! (Deccan Herald, Sakuntala Narasimhan, Apr 24, 2005)
Does progress for women lie in becoming “more like the men”? This contentious poser lies at the bottom of much of the misunderstandings about feminist demands for women's rights.
- Onus For Bihar Crisis On Jd (U), Says Paswan (Tribune, Prashant Sood, Apr 24, 2005)
Having emerged as the “kingmaker” in the Bihar Assembly elections, Union Steel Minister and Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan suggests the continuance of President’s Rule in the state,
- Bandung Ii To Shape A New World Order (Tribune, Sundara K. Datta-Ray, Apr 24, 2005)
AS the vision of Bandung stirs again this weekend, recalling the efflorescence of Afro-Asian nationalism exactly 50 years ago this week, it is as well not to forget the tragedy that preceded it when Zhou Enlai narrowly escaped death.
- Where Are The Wives Of Policemen? (Tribune, Kiran Bedi, Apr 24, 2005)
WOMEN in police are rescuing family at the cost of their career. Men have surrendered their family to their nawkree (jobs).
- Vikram Seth: Writer Of Standing (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Apr 24, 2005)
PRESENTATION of 'Pravasi Bharatiya Samman' award to Vikram Seth was delayed by four months but the occasion last week to honour this great writer of the present generation was memorable.
- Change Of Mood Among Militants (Tribune, David Devadas, Apr 24, 2005)
SO excited have most of us been over President Musharraf's changed stances since Agra that Syed Salahuddin's announcement during the General's visit has gone largely unnoticed.
- Japan Backs Off The Indefensible (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 23, 2005)
Japan's apology for the "tremendous damage and suffering" it caused "through its colonial rule and aggression ...
- Reducing Oil Dependence In The Future (Hindu, Sudha Mahalingam, Apr 23, 2005)
It is time we followed traditional wisdom by fully exploiting indigenous sources of energy — both commercial and non-commercial — to fuel the growth of our economy.
- All About A Grandmother (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 23, 2005)
The joint family has spawned words in Indian languages which do not exist in any other languages of the world.
- Slowdown In Haryana (Tribune, N.K. Bishnoi, Apr 23, 2005)
Haryana, an old success story of the Green Revolution, continues to be a relatively high per capita income state.
- 45 Cos Seek Rbi Nod To Raise Money Abroad (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Apr 23, 2005)
Reliance Industries, Indo Rama Synthetics and LML are among 45 companies that have sought permission from Reserve Bank of India to raise foreign funds in March.
- Fighting Forces (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 23, 2005)
With the implementation of phase I of the A.V. Singh Committee report on cadre reorganisation in the three services,
- Nse's F&o List: Inclusion Criteria Shocks Brokers (Business Line, Virendra Verma, Apr 23, 2005)
THE National Stock Exchange's decision to introduce more securities for futures & options (F&O) trading has not found favour with many stockbrokers as they think the exchange has included many illiquid stocks and left out some liquid stocks
- Small Industry: Huge Neglect (Deccan Herald, B. K. Chandrashekar, Apr 23, 2005)
The small-scale industries are in the doldrums owing to the inaction of the Industry Department
- Wipro Q4 Net Up 35%; Announces 1:1 Bonus (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 23, 2005)
SOAP-TO-SOFTWARE maker Wipro Ltd sprang a surprise on Friday by announcing a bonus share for every one held and recommended a dividend of Rs 5 a share (250 per cent on par value), despite a bottomline growth that fell short of market expectations.
- Dividend Makes Premji Richer By Rs 292 Cr (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Apr 23, 2005)
A 250-per cent cash dividend on par value of Rs 2 per share would make Wipro Ltd's promoter, Mr Azim Premji, richer by some Rs 292 crore. Mr Premji has an 83.11-per cent equity stake in Wipro.
- My Passage From Washington To New Delhi (Globalist Executive, Kaiser Zaman, Apr 22, 2005)
India and the United States are the world's most powerful and most populous democracies. And their capital cities — New Delhi and Washington, D.C. — share key traits such as extremes of wealth and poverty, power and powerlessness, tolerance and . . .
- New Exim Policy — Putting Export Growth On Higher Trajectory (Business Line, Geethanjali Nataraj, Apr 22, 2005)
The focus of the annual supplement to the NFTP (2004-09) is on liberalisation, openness, transparency and globalisation, moving away from both quantitative and qualitative restrictions, while improving the competitiveness of the economy to meet global...
- Stage Set For Asian-African Partnership (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Apr 22, 2005)
Never before have the Bandung principles of respect for international law been under more severe strain; India's challenge is to forget the past and revive the spirit of the forum.
- Power Sector Reforms — Waiting For High-Voltage Surge (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Apr 22, 2005)
The National Electricity Policy unveiled a few months ago has several welcome features, including the enabling of private sector involvement, renewed efforts at SEB unbundling, supply of reliable quality power at reasonable rates, and enforcing strict. .
- Price Support Lessons (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Apr 22, 2005)
DESPITE THE CONTINUING support of the designated agency — the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED)
- Normal Monsoon (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 22, 2005)
The agro sector must be insulated from any vagaries of the monsoon
- Package Deal (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 22, 2005)
Governments can spend money and yet end up changing little. That has generally been the story of New Delhi’s financial assistance to the North-east.
- Turning Bharat Into Ap (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Apr 22, 2005)
New Delhi is pursuing the same policies that wrought havoc on agriculture in Andhra Pradesh
- A Forceful Message, But Will It End Poverty? (Hindu, Sanjay Reddy and Antoine Heuty, Apr 22, 2005)
A practical approach to reducing human deprivations must actively foster learning about the best strategies, rather than presuming that these strategies are known in advance
- Poverty And Illicit Liquor (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, Apr 22, 2005)
The Ugadi hooch tragedy in Nelamangala provides a reality check on prohibition and poverty. The pavlovian response to prohibition is that a blanket ban on licensed liquor vending will lead to a spurt in the illicit stuff with a corresponding danger . . .
- Bandung Recalled (Tribune, K. Subramanyam, Apr 22, 2005)
THE 50th anniversary of the Bandung Afro-Asian Conference is being commemorated in the same city from April 22 to 25, 2005.
- Brinkmanship (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 22, 2005)
China and Japan face a crisis caused by history textbooks
- Weather Gods Smile (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 22, 2005)
THE forecast of a normal monsoon for the country as a whole during 2005 would be welcomed, and not only for reasons of a bountiful agricultural harvest. More than any other factor, it is good rainfall that determines the health of the Indian economy.
- Dealing With Others (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Apr 22, 2005)
GIVEN this country’s fixation on, indeed obsession with, Pakistan in general and its present military ruler, General Pervez Musharraf, in particular,
- Mullahs, Musharraf & A `Change Of Heart' (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Apr 22, 2005)
"Instead of empowering liberal, democratic voices, the Government [of Pervez Musharraf] continues to rely on the religious right to counter civilian opposition."
- Alarming Trends (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Apr 22, 2005)
The standards of public life and the quality of political discourse are falling precipitously everywhere, but some States,
- Software Czars, Economists And Other Animals (Business Line, Raghuvir Mukherji, Apr 22, 2005)
These are, as Charles Dickens said famously, "the best of times, the worst of times".
- A Hectic Summer Ahead (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Apr 21, 2005)
The coming summer months are expected to be hectic for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with several overseas visits scheduled.
- Comic Opera (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 21, 2005)
Respect for elders and retaining their relevance in the scheme of affairs of a joint Hindu family is a time-honoured tradition in our culture.
- Writers Trapped In A Culture Of Non-Dialogue (Tribune, Rajvinder Singh , Apr 21, 2005)
Freedom of a nation strictly means political as well as cultural freedom. Not in the context of India, though.
- Planning For Realistic Growth Rates (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 21, 2005)
The Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh's recent statement that the economy will not grow by more than 7 per cent during the Tenth Five Year Plan period (2002-07) has not come as a surprise.
- Vat Anxieties (Business Line, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 21, 2005)
Sooner than later, State governments will have to break new ground in the Centre-State fiscal relationship. The much-debated Value Added Tax (VAT) is a sales tax,
- Bones To Pick With The Bonus Law (Business Line, S. Muralidharan, Apr 21, 2005)
The Payment of Bonus Act needs to be revamped, says S. Murlidharan
- End Of The Global Monetary Tightening? (Business Line, T. B. Kapali , Apr 21, 2005)
By all accounts, it seems the week ended April 15, will be critical for global financial markets in the immediate future.
- A Pipeline That Can Promote Peace (Deccan Herald, George Perkovich and Revati Prasad, Apr 21, 2005)
A maldiagnosis of Iran’s political dynamics is behind US opposition to the gas pipeline to India via Pakistan
- A Successful Summit (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 21, 2005)
On the geopolitical front, the two sides agreed that terrorism would not be allowed to derail the peace process, and they pledged to resolve the Sir Creek and Siachen issues.
- Industrial Upsurge In Himachal (Tribune, Pratibha Chauhan, Apr 20, 2005)
In the past two years, more than 500 medium and large and 4,613 small units have been cleared to be set up in Himachal Pradesh after the grant of a special package by the previous NDA regime in 2003.
- Price Of Peace In Manipur (Pioneer, Anil Bhat, Apr 20, 2005)
The situation is better, we have started moving out" and "social life has improved somewhat",
- Virbhadra’S Largesse (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 20, 2005)
The manner in which Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh appointed seven Chief Parliamentary Secretaries,
- Global Cooperation To Manage The Oil Shock (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 20, 2005)
It was inevitable that the prevailing high oil prices should dominate the agenda not only of the Group of Seven industrial nations (G-7) but also of the other high power meetings of the World Bank and IMF, held simultaneously in Washington.
- The Great Game For Caspian Oil (Hindu, M.K. Bhadrakumar, Apr 20, 2005)
The entry of China and India into the race for the oil and gas in the Caspian region has upset the U.S. calculus.
- Equity Rush (Business Line, Special Correspondent, The Hindu, Apr 20, 2005)
MONEY HAS BEEN pouring into equity mutual funds in recent months, suggesting that small investors are taking to the bourses. Yet, this is no clear evidence that they are really comfortable with equity.
- The General Who Won Hearts (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Apr 20, 2005)
Amid the one-dayer, the sherwani diplomacy, and the general goodwill and cheer, the Pakistani President, Gen Pervez Musharraf's visit has set India and Pakistan on a new path of peace
- Two Pipelines, Two Dilemmas (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Apr 20, 2005)
Both India and Pakistan are keen to come closer to America but can they pay the political price for it?
- Ringing Rebels Into The Mainstream (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Apr 20, 2005)
Tackling the naxalites will take more than committees. A common approach by all the States and the Centre is the way forward
- Haryana: Look Back For Future Progress (Tribune, J. George, Apr 20, 2005)
The government of Haryana will soon have to address future challenges. There is a temptation though to be spoon-fed by the National Common Minimum Programme of the UPA government in the centre.
- Promote Altruism, Not Trading (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 20, 2005)
While the Supreme Court's order banning payment to blood donors has gone a long way towards cleansing the blood banking system,
- New Deal For The Old (Telegraph, Uttam Sengupta, Apr 20, 2005)
Isn’t it time the government tried to find out what actually happens in old-age homes?
- He Is A Giant Among Men (Deccan Herald, MAYA JAYAGOPAL, Apr 19, 2005)
Sravanabelagola is a hallowed spot for all pilgrims seeking tranquillity and one could stand for hours gazing at the magnificent statue of Bahubali
- All That Is Not In Actual Control (Telegraph, Achin Vanaik , Apr 19, 2005)
Until there is a left government at the Centre, India’s relations with China will continue to be dictated by US interests in the region, writes Achin Vanaik
- The Mystique And The Myth (Deccan Herald, PARSA VENKATESHWAR RAO JR, Apr 19, 2005)
It was not Pope John Paul II but the nameless millions of people who brought communism down
- Internal Threats (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 19, 2005)
Co-operation between states in tackling the Naxal issue is a must
- Agriculture: What’S Wrong? (Tribune, Birinder Pal Singh , Apr 19, 2005)
It is unfortunate that the "land of five rivers" is fast proceeding towards the brink of prosperity and depleting its water resources.
- The Business Of Peace (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Apr 19, 2005)
THE INDIA-PAKISTAN DECISION to set up a joint business council is a big step towards injecting some rationality to the trade profile between the two countries
- Giving Indian Manufacturing An Edge (Hindu, N N SACHITANAND, Apr 19, 2005)
For achieving a high annual growth rate, India's manufacturing sector will have to raise the bar.
- Peace Road Map Is Now Out Of The Box (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Apr 19, 2005)
In the joint statement by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Pervez Musharaf lie most of the elements of a roadmap for peace between India and Pakistan.
- Rewriting The Rules On Services (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 19, 2005)
The heads of Government of the European Union (EU) have decided to rewrite the framework directive to liberalise the internal market in services following mounting opposition
- Food Processing Sector: Will It Make Transition From `Outlay To Outcome'? (Business Line, J. George, Apr 19, 2005)
Liability and public action clauses need to be incorporated along with the outcome expectations introduced in the Budget. The size of the population is the key and food safety and standards must not marginalise them.
- Nuclear Power For The 21st Century (Hindu, M. R. Srinivasan, Apr 18, 2005)
While India is determined to pursue nuclear energy development as a home-grown programme, it is keeping a door open for importing light water reactors using enriched uranium.
- A Cynic On Cricket (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Apr 18, 2005)
Contemporary history. March 20, afternoon. The last rites were on of Pakistan’s second innings of the test at Eden Gardens,
- Softly Does It In India-Pakistan Ties (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 18, 2005)
Sunday's summit between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has set a new benchmark for political interaction between the two countries.
- Rinl To Raise Rs 2,500 Cr To Fund Expansion — Keen To Form Jt Ventures (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2005)
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd, which runs the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, proposes to raise debt of Rs 2,500 crore from the market.
- Iraqi Resistance May Enter A New Phase (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Apr 18, 2005)
Formation of the new Government in Iraq is unlikely to quell the popular resistance to the occupation.
- The Dragon And The Tiger Bhai-Bhai? (Tribune, Maj Gen Pushpendra Singh, Apr 18, 2005)
THE Chinese Premier’s visit has been rich in symbolism and gestures, causing his hosts to gush effusively.
- Profit Margins Of Psus On The Rise (Business Line, Suresh Krishnamurthy, Apr 18, 2005)
For all the talk about public sector oil companies losing money on subsidised sale of kerosene, LPG and diesel, thanks to oil prices, the PSUs as a class are not doing all that badly.
- April May Not Record Flurry Of Fii Activity (Business Line, Veena Venugopal, Apr 18, 2005)
The collective sigh of relief about positive FII inflows in March may have been a case of `speaking too soon', if indications about future inflows are anything to go by.
- India, Pak To Set Up Joint Business Council — Revive Commission On Economic Issues (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2005)
Taking forward the recent improvement in bilateral relations to the area of trade and economic co-operation, India and Pakistan on Sunday. . .
- Challenge For Indian Diplomacy (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma , Apr 18, 2005)
India and the US require maturity as well as joint projects to give content to their talk of partnership
- Equities May Fall On `Risk' Notion (Business Line, Jayanta Mallick , Apr 18, 2005)
IT is not so much of a demand and supply issue or of price discovery, but of a crisis of confidence.
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