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Articles 28221 through 28320 of 35809:
- Pitiable State Of Civil Services-I (Tribune, Tejendra Khanna, Apr 18, 2005)
A civil servant should be fired by the zeal to render an honest, courteous and efficient
- The Ungainly Right (Telegraph, MAHESH RANGARAJAN, Apr 18, 2005)
What is bothering the sangh parivar is less a question of personalities and more a dilemma over substance, writes Mahesh Rangarajan The author is an independent researcher and political analyst
- Catholicity Of Papal Authority (Tribune, Sundara K. Datta-Ray, Apr 17, 2005)
Though the story about Pope Adrian IV placing his slippered foot on a kneeling Emperor Frederick Barbarossa’s neck is probably apocryphal,
- A Swadeshi In Living And Thinking (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Apr 17, 2005)
In one-to-one meeting, RSS Chief, Kuppahalli Sitaramayya Sudarshan,
- Open Skies (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 16, 2005)
When people move freely, economies begin moving.
- The Sangh Parivar And The Candid Camera (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Apr 16, 2005)
The crisis in the Bharatiya Janata Party is real. Yet it is doubtful if the RSS-BJP differences would have come to a head if Mr. Vajpayee had won another term.
- Really Opening Up The Skies (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 16, 2005)
The India-U.S. Civil Aviation Agreement marks another bold step in the open skies policy being pursued by the Government of India. That it replaces a 50-year-old agreement . . .
- Eternal Debate On Tax Avoidance (Business Line, H R RANINA, Apr 16, 2005)
With courts recognising a taxpayer's right to pay as little tax as possible, there has always been debate on whether such arrangement of one's finances constitute (acceptable) tax mitigation or. . .
- Labour Under Blair Set For Victory (Tribune, K.N. Malik, Apr 16, 2005)
Most opinion polls predict a reduced majority for the Labour in the general election on May 5. Estimates differ. . .
- Lessons From The Past (Telegraph, Sipra Mukherjee, Apr 16, 2005)
The conviction of Dara Singh in the Staines murder case, brings to mind a few interesting aspects of the larger debate concerning religious conversion.
- Everything In Life Is Somewhere Else, And You Get There In A Car (Business Line, D. Murali , Apr 16, 2005)
This is the story of an unhappy owner of an Opel Astra — not owing to any automobile glitches, but because the Karnataka authorities imposed on him a `life-time tax' on `value basis', under the Motor Vehicle Taxation Act of the State.
- India-China Trade: Win-Win Situation Or Zero Sum Game? (Business Line, Sudhanshu Ranade , Apr 16, 2005)
Inida-China trade: $20 billion by 2008? Not ambitious. But there are problems.
- How Surplus Accumulates In Our Villages And Towns (Business Line, D. Murali , Apr 16, 2005)
Gandhiji said, "Constant development is the law of life, and a man who always tries to maintain his dogmas in order to appear consistent drives himself into a false position.
- When Death Becomes Cheap (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Apr 16, 2005)
Many essential drugs are expected to be way beyond the reach of the common man in the near future. . .
- Bank On Privatisation For Efficiency (Business Line, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Apr 16, 2005)
Nationalisation of banks will only cripple Indian businesses. Privatisation, on the other hand, will bring in more efficiency and accountability, especially in priority sector lending.
- Teeing Off With Eet (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam , Apr 16, 2005)
T. C. A. Ramanujam on how we are heading to a system of straight deductions
- Death In A Booming Economy (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 16, 2005)
It Is Ironical that in the era of high economic growth rates, an unconscionably large number of women and children are dying in India for want of adequate healthcare and nutrition,
- Asian Century (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Apr 16, 2005)
The Just-Concluded visit of the Chinese Prime Minister, Mr Wen Jiaobao, to India has set alarm bells ringing in capitals such as Washington, the central point of concern being whether the visit heralds the beginning of the so-called Asian Century.
- The Question Of Arab Unity And Reform? (Hindu, Hamid Ansari, Apr 15, 2005)
The challenge to the Arab citizen is manifold. Domestically, neo-patriarchy and authoritarianism has to make way for participatory governance.
- For A Programme-Based Alternative (Hindu, K. V. PRASAD, Apr 15, 2005)
Prakash Karat is the second youngest general secretary in the history of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
- Mixed Up Values (Deccan Herald, ASHOK MITRA , Apr 15, 2005)
Obfuscating saturation advertisement in the media, lavishly financed by taxpayers’ money,
- A Big Challenge For Prakash Karat (Tribune, R. Suryamurthy, Apr 15, 2005)
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has gone in for a generational change in its party leadership at its 18th party congress in New Delhi recently. For the next three years,
- `Time To Open The Doors' (Hindu, ROHINI MOHAN, Apr 15, 2005)
Leela Samson, Kalakshetra's new director, on her vision for the bedrock of Bharatanatyam.
- Trading For Growth (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 15, 2005)
Trade is what ultimately will cement Indo-Chinese ties. During their interaction earlier this week,
- High Hopes (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 15, 2005)
Even a flawed democracy is a better bet than the politics of the gun. The birth of a new political party should, therefore, be a good omen for the Bodos in Assam who have lived long under the shadow of the gun.
- Cpi(m)’S Gen Next (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 15, 2005)
The young leadership alone is not enough to draw younger members to the CPI(M)
- India, Us Sign Air Services Pact — 'More Flights, Lower Fares On Cards' (Business Line, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 15, 2005)
INDIA and the US on Thursday signed an Air Services Agreement that would result in more commercial flights, lower fares and stronger economic ties between the two countries.
- No Restrictions On Practice By Cas: Hc (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Apr 15, 2005)
The Bench said it was a matter of free contact between the client and the chartered accountant/lawyer.
- In The Name Of Rama (Hindu, DEEPA GANESH, Apr 15, 2005)
CULTURAL CONFLUENCE Politics hasn't left Rama and Ramanavami alone. But some institutions that were born in the true spirit of this festival of camaraderie march on. The Sri Ramaseva Mandali is one such
- ‘Time To Open The Doors’ (Hindu, ROHINI MOHAN, Apr 15, 2005)
Leela Samson, Kalakshetra's new director, on her vision for the bedrock of Bharatanatyam
- More Psu Bank Officers May Be Off Cvc Purview (Business Line, Sarbajeet K. Sen, Apr 15, 2005)
Public sector banks can hope for more freedom in the days to come with the Ministry of Finance strongly backing the industry's demand for taking out more layers of senior officers out of the purview of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
- Pros And Cons Of Cvs (Deccan Herald, A RAVINDRA, Apr 15, 2005)
Any new tax system must first find acceptance from the people before it is implemented by the government
- Fuel Enough For Dragon And Elephant (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Apr 14, 2005)
India and China can be partners, not rivals, in the quest for energy security.
- Iraq: Hatred Of The Occupation Rising By The Day (Hindu, Jonathan Steele, Apr 14, 2005)
The key issue now, as it has been since 2003, is for the occupation to end quickly.
- A Vision For J And K (Telegraph, B.G. Verghese, Apr 14, 2005)
Jammu and Kashmir is firmly set on the road to normalcy — though peace may remain elusive for a while as spoilers, internal and external...
- Third Front Again? (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 14, 2005)
The Third Front is a legitimate idea worthy of serious pursuit with the potential to make our democracy more representative of the country’s diversity. Yet, if the proposal is greeted with cynicism every time it is mooted, . . .
- On The Fast Track (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 14, 2005)
THERE CAN BE no doubt that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Premier Wen Jiabao have taken relations between India and China to a qualitatively new plane...
- Turning A New Page In The Red Book (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 14, 2005)
Under its new general-secretary, the CPI(M) will ensure that it is New Delhi’s line that prevails over the state units, argues Ashis Chakrabarti
- Time To Act Is Now (Deccan Herald, Jayaprakash Narayan, Apr 14, 2005)
VOTEINDIA, a national movement for citizens’ involvement in political reform, will be inaugurated on April 15
- Women Workers And Night Duty (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 13, 2005)
THE UNION CABINET'S decision to amend the Factories Act to enable women to work night shifts has met with a mixed reaction. . . .
- Karat At The Helm (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 13, 2005)
THE SMOOTH, UNANIMOUS election of Prakash Karat as general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) . . .
- Lessons For Bjp, For Rss Too (Pioneer, Kanchan Gupta, Apr 13, 2005)
It has become tiresomely predictable, this media brouhaha over who said what about whom and why - within the BJP and in the larger family headed by the RSS.
- Future Could Belong To Asia If India, China Work Together: Wen (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2005)
NEW DELHI, APRIL 12. Emphasising that the 21st century could belong to Asia if India and China developed relations and worked together, the Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, today said that the two countries were not rivals but friendly neighbours.
- Wen’S Initiatives In India And Pakistan (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Apr 13, 2005)
The major Chinese aim vis-à-vis both Pakistan and India is to see America’s Asian role reduced
- Wen Sets Store By China, India, Russia Cooperation (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Apr 13, 2005)
NEW DELHI, APRIL 12. Trilateral cooperation between India, China and Russia will help democratise international relations and safeguard world peace, security and stability, the Chinese Premier, Wen Jiabao, told a group of senior journalists today.
- Us Preoccupation With Job Losses (Deccan Herald, Alok Ray, Apr 13, 2005)
Illegal workers from Mexico take away jobs from low skilled American workers, as they come at lower wages
- Us Economy Skating On Thin Ice (Tribune, Paul A. Volcker, Apr 13, 2005)
The U.S. expansion appears on track. Europe and Japan may lack exuberance, but their economies are at least on the plus side.
- Still Not Easy Enough (Telegraph, Bibek Debroy, Apr 13, 2005)
A new report from the World Bank, Doing Business in 2005: Removing Obstacles to Growth, ....
- A Tango Of Elephant And Dragon (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Apr 13, 2005)
A statement issued after the Chinese and Indian Prime Ministers met in New Delhi said the two countries plan to establish a strategic partnership for peace and prosperity.
- Absorbing Oil Shocks (Pioneer, RN Malik, Apr 13, 2005)
The Indian economy has been continuously bedevilled by three factors: Population explosion, lack of infrastructure and swelling oil import bill. In the last 18 months, oil prices have fluctuated from $30 per barrel to $57
- A New Phase (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 13, 2005)
As was expected Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao's visit has opened a new and promising chapter in India-China relations
- Go For A Slight Change Of Route (Telegraph, Tansen Sen , Apr 13, 2005)
Given Calcutta’s unique status with regard to the Chinese, it should not be left out of the itinerary of the next dignitary from China, writes Tansen Sen The author is associate professor, Asian history and religions, the City University of New York.
- World Bank Favours Fdi In Retailing (Hindu, Special Correspondent, The Hindu, Apr 13, 2005)
The World Bank today expressed itself in favour of opening up of the retail sector to foreign direct investment to help India integrate with the global economy.
- Unsc: China Non-Committal On Backing India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2005)
The Chinese Premier, who came here after a visit to Islamabad, said cooperation with Pakistan in the nuclear field was only for peaceful purposes.
- Basel Unveils New Proposals (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2005)
GENEVA, APRIL 12. The Basel Committee of banking regulators on Monday unveiled a list of proposals that will complete unfinished business left over from last year's landmark rewrite of capital safety rules.
- Depression Deepens For Tsunami Victims (Tribune, H. Bula Devi, Apr 13, 2005)
Hundred days is perhaps enough time for one to overcome a tragedy and restart one’s life.
- India & China: Dosti Rediscovered (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2005)
Singh has accepted Wen’s invite to visit China. Hu Jintao’s India itinerary is being finalised. There are also plans to celabrate 2006 as India-China friendship year.
- Germany: Growing Abroad, Shrinking At Home (Business Line, Mohan Murti, Apr 13, 2005)
FORTY-four German CEOs, led by the Economics and Labour Minister, Mr Wolfgang Clement, participated in the 15th session of the Indo-German Joint Commission on Industrial and Economic Co-operation that was held in New Delhi, on April 4 and 5.
- Future Could Belong To Asia If India, China Work Together: Wen (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2005)
NEW DELHI, APRIL 12. Emphasising that the 21st century could belong to Asia if India and China developed relations and worked together, the Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, today said that the two countries were not rivals but friendly neighbours.
- India, China To Study Feasibility Of Fta (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2005)
NEW DELHI, APRIL 11. Encouraged by an impressive growth in Sino-Indian trade,
- China Backs India's Bid For U.N. Council Seat (Hindu, Amith Baruah, Apr 12, 2005)
China today came out in support of India's bid for a permanent seat in the United Nations' Security Council as the two countries upgraded their ties to the status of a "strategic and cooperative partnership."
- Socially Fenced? (Pioneer, Ajoy Bagchi, Apr 12, 2005)
Since the Sariska catastrophe, the tigers are in the news but for all the wrong reasons. While the Prime Minister, Mr Manmohan Sigh,
- Shifting Banks Of Trust (Telegraph, Dipankar Dasgupta, Apr 12, 2005)
The author is professor of economics, Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
A much flaunted virtue of market competition lies in its ability to generate social happiness out of individual conflicts.
- Shifting Banks Of Trust (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 12, 2005)
Reincarnations are unsettling phenomena. But the central committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is quite complacent about its evocation of the Stalinist shadow. . . .
- With Enemies All Around (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Apr 12, 2005)
The impression that the ruling coalition in Delhi is giving the outside world is that everything is pending and movement is slow, . . . .
- The Rise Of Kurds (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Apr 12, 2005)
Saddam Hussein, cooling his heels in prison under American physical custody, was provided with a television set to watch the new interim Kurdish President. . . .
- The Loom Of Livelihood Will Rattle No More (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2005)
Large scale unemployment and child labour are forcing the weavers in Belgaum into migrating to greener pastures, says S SENTHALIR.
- With Enemies All Around (Telegraph, SANJIB BARUAH , Apr 12, 2005)
Developing the North-east must be an integral part of India’s plans to court the advanced economies of south-east Asia, writes Sanjib Baruah The author is visiting professor, Centre for Police Research, New Delhi . . . . .
- Vat's Behind The Controversy (Business Line, C. P. Chandrasekhar, Apr 12, 2005)
Despite the long years spent in defining the value added tax system introduced on April 1, and the consensus sought to be evolved . . . .
- Basel Ii Accord: More Credits Than Debits (Business Line, T. K. Rajan , Apr 12, 2005)
The Basel Committee is treading carefully in introducing the advanced approaches for measurement of capital charge for credit and operational risk.
- Better Investmentmilieu Can Bolster Gdp: World Bank (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2005)
Critical of India’s “poor” ranking in terms of investment climate, World Bank on Monday said the economy can grow by 2 per cent more if it improves infrastructure, business regulations, labour and land laws.
- Better Investmentmilieu Can Bolster Gdp: World Bank (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2005)
India and China on Monday agreed to raise bilateral trade to US $20 billion by 2008 from the existing level of nearly $13 billion even as the Chinese Premier indicated his country’s plan to boost bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2010.
- China Backs India's Bid For U.N. Council Seat (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Apr 12, 2005)
NEW DELHI, APRIL 11. China today came out in support of India's bid for a permanent seat in the United Nations' Security Council . . .
- Higher Education In India (Hindu, Philip G. Altbach , Apr 12, 2005)
To compete successfully in the knowledge-based economy of the 21st century, India needs enough universities that can support sophisticated research.
- Republicans Face A Problem (Hindu, Peter Preston, Apr 12, 2005)
The Republicans are in trouble without an anointed successor to George W. Bush.
- Of Broken Promises And False Starts (Telegraph, SANJIB BARUAH , Apr 12, 2005)
Developing the North-east must be an integral part of India’s plans to court the advanced economies of south-east Asia, writes Sanjib Baruah The author is visiting professor, Centre for Police Research, New Delhi
- History Set In Bronze (Deccan Herald, Amrita Nayak , Apr 12, 2005)
Amrita Nayak delves into the history of the magnificent Kadri Manjunatha temple and discovers that the bronze icon here has been rated the best in the world.
- Outsourcing Is Essential For Survival Of Companies (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2005)
The 58-year-old Crawford W Beveridge, who is Executive President (People & Places) and Chief Human Resource Officer at Sun Microsystems,
- Limitations Of Trade Policies (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2005)
From Exim to FTP there has been very little change in the substance of trade policies. . . . .
- Options In Ensuring Energy Security (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2005)
The price shocks that accompany large disruptions in oil supply have a ripple effect throughout the economy, observesVinish Kathuria.
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