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Articles 28721 through 28820 of 35809:
- Most Audacious Naxal Strike (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 13, 2005)
The Maoist attack on an Andra Pradesh police station on Friday night was one of their most gruesome.
- Crop Diversification Need Of The Hour, Says Samra (Tribune, Sarbjit Dhaliwal, Mar 13, 2005)
Dr J.S. Samra, Deputy Director-General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, is a member of policy formulation panels of the Planning Commission and the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
- Iran Snubs Us Incentives, To Pursue N-Plan (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 13, 2005)
The nuclear technology will only be used for peaceful purposes and “we will not give up our legitimate right”, asserts Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman.
- May The Green Force Be With You (Deccan Herald, BITTU SAHGAL, Mar 13, 2005)
In recent days I have been involved with a number of conflict resolution exercises to try win support for wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
- Vat Of States (Business Line, D. K. Acharyya, Mar 12, 2005)
Some of the State governments are all set to introduce VAT from April 1, 2005. They have already introduced VAT Bills in their respective Legislative Assemblies.
- New Deal For Rural India, Powered By Panchayats (Business Line, D. Murali , Mar 12, 2005)
Lost in the din on withdrawal tax, and pushed to fringes by the FBT protests, is the `Bharat Nirman' that Chidambaram spoke of as a business plan
- No Gain Without Pain (Hindu, LARRY ELLIOT, Mar 12, 2005)
The key to development in sub-Saharan Africa is partnership with the West.
- Progressing Towards A Flat Tax? (Business Line, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Mar 12, 2005)
The main argument against flat tax is that it is socially unjust. The solution to this problem, however, is not high tax rates because the rich pay less taxes despite that.
- Rosy Picture (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 12, 2005)
The picture on the state of the economy sought to be sketched in the Karnataka Budget for 2005-2006 by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday seems to be quite rosy.
- Scope For Improvement (Deccan Herald, M Veerappa Moily, Mar 12, 2005)
The Budget 2005-06 presented by Siddaramaiah, the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, has several facets that will have a positive impact on the economy and also focus on the vibrant progress of the State.
- What's Lacking In The `Black' Fight (Business Line, T. N. Pandey, Mar 12, 2005)
Much before the Budget date, there were discussions both within and outside the Government on ways to check tax evasion and black money.
- The Draft Patent Law (Hindu, T.N. Srinivasan, Mar 12, 2005)
Its generic manufactures are too crucial for India, and for the world, to be allowed by a misguided patent law to be wiped out.
- ‘An Open Society And Open Economy Are The Pillars... (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 12, 2005)
The test of the vibrancy and resilience of a democracy is not just the ability to conduct elections and convene legislatures.
- Cash Is A Way Of Life (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Mar 12, 2005)
It used to be a joke in the Calcutta high court that it was a good job that Pesi Ginwala, the octogenarian barrister-at-law (Charterhouse, Balliol and Inner Temple) who has now retired to Bombay
- Easing Ecbs (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 12, 2005)
Hopefully, the review of the regime for corporate access to external commercial borrowings would lead to a more liberal framework as, by the Government's own admission, it is too restrictive.
- Economy On The Upswing (Tribune, D.N. Patodia, Mar 12, 2005)
Indian economy, for the second consecutive year, has performed well. GDP growth for the year 2004-05 has now been projected at 6.9 per cent after a record growth of 8.5 per cent in the previous year.
- One More Oil Deal (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 11, 2005)
On the heels of the project to build a gas pipeline from Myanmar to India via Bangladesh, comes a deal with Venezuela by which India will operate an oilfield in the South American country and import the output.
- Should Wastelands Be Privatised? (Deccan Herald, Sudhirendar Sharma, Mar 11, 2005)
A brand new Mercedes car covered some 5,900 kilometres across 11 major cities in the country last year! Neither was the automobile giant showcasing its new car nor was it testing the fuel efficiency of its new machine.
- Living With The Pain (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Mar 11, 2005)
Terribly scarred by the Madrid train bombings of a year ago, most Spaniards are unhappy at the slow pace of the investigation.
- The Rhetoric Of Outcomes (The Economic Times, Narendar Pani, Mar 11, 2005)
Mr Chidambaram’s promise to shift focus from outlays to outcomes has, quite predictably, been widely acclaimed.
- What Of Political Funding? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 11, 2005)
Finance minister Chidambaram wants to restrict cash transactions, so as to reduce the size of the black economy.
- The Significance Of Mr. Chavez (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 11, 2005)
The visit to India last week of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez marked an important milestone in not just New Delhi's relations with Caracas but also in the ongoing Indian effort to
- Agenda For New Haryana Govt (Tribune, R. N. Malik, Mar 11, 2005)
THE new Chief Minister of Haryana, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, faces a daunting task. Most Chief Ministers have failed to adopt a visionary approach and an agenda of development.
- It: Look For Competitive Edge (Business Line, V. Sridhar, Mar 11, 2005)
As clients become more knowledgeable about outsourcing, competition increases and the industry matures, selling BPO services just based on economic considerations will be tougher for Indian BPO companies.
- Budget: Promoting A Socially Just Growth (Business Line, Shobha Ahuja, Mar 11, 2005)
The Finance Minister has presented a Budget that favours investment, job creation, social welfare, and rural and urban development.
- Captain's Hat Trick (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 11, 2005)
WITH only a year and a half left for the next Assembly elections in Punjab, the Congress victory in Ajnala sets a new trend in state politics.
- Is Gender Budgeting Justified... (The Economic Times, LEKHA S CHAKRABORTY, Mar 11, 2005)
The Budget 2005-06 sees a clear shift of the economy's commanding heights from dams and industries to soft sectors like health and education.
- Infrastructure Development — Has The Budget Done Enough? (Business Line, Ramakanta Subudhi, Mar 11, 2005)
Attempts to attract private investment in infrastructure development by way of incentives are not enough. Insufficient outlays in successive Budgets have led to poor and inadequate facilities.
- End Of Golden Era? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 11, 2005)
Is it the end of the road for the royal metal that has held sway over millions since time immemorial? Perhaps. We could soon be scraping the insides of our planet for traces of gold.
- `Bad' Tax, The Brazilian Malaise, Reaches India: Andy Mukherjee (Bloomberg.com, editorial Bloomberg.com, Mar 10, 2005)
The nicest thing one can say about Indian Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's recent proposal to curb tax evasion is that it's an impractical plan.
- Manmohan’S Brave New World (Indian Express, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Mar 10, 2005)
In a remarkably forward-looking speech recently, the PM argued that foreign policy exists to push pragmatic economic goals and to build a world of open-minded pluralistic nations
- Nbfcs — Creditable But Unrecognised Role (Business Line, R. Vaidyanathan, Mar 10, 2005)
In a large country like India with substantial service sector activity, it is important that the role played by NBFCs in credit provision is recognised.
- Liquidity Position Comfortable: Govt (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 10, 2005)
Soaring foreign exchange reserves (FE) in the country will not be utilised for financing the proposed Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for long-term infrastructure projects, Economci Affairs Secretary Rakesh Mohan said here on Monday
- The Challenge Ahead (Telegraph, BHASWATI CHAKRAVORTY, Mar 10, 2005)
No one would have remarked if they saw a seven-year-old girl working as a servant in the house next door. Only when her employer’s dog bit her to....
- Wto Rules Cut In Us Cotton Subsidies (Tribune, Dan Morgan, Mar 10, 2005)
A Bush administration proposal that would cut billions of dollars in subsidies to big cotton growers has struck at a core GOP constituency, setting off a battle in
- The Tiger In Front (Economist, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2005)
HOME to nearly two-fifths of humanity, two neighbouring countries, India and China, are two of the world's fastest-growing economies.
- `Bad' Tax, The Brazilian Malaise, Reaches India: Andy Mukherjee (Bloomberg.com, Andy Mukherjee, Mar 10, 2005)
The nicest thing one can say about Indian Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's recent proposal to curb tax evasion is that it's an impractical plan.
- Communist Recipe For Disaster (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Mar 10, 2005)
The Communist Parties in India cannot be accused of inconsistency. They have a track record of advocating foreign and national security policies designed to make India a surrogate or protectorate of one or another
- Budget: No Change In Gear Or Direction (Business Line, Dharmalingam Venugopal, Mar 10, 2005)
The Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram's Budget was clear-cut, given the current state of the economy.
- A Paler Shade Of Red (Telegraph, Sumanta Sen, Mar 10, 2005)
The CPI and CPI(M) continue to lose ground in Bihar and Jharkhand, while the CPI(M-L) makes new inroads
- Democracy Vs Development: A False Choice (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 10, 2005)
Were it not for two things, India’s economic performance would seem remarkable. Since beginning to dismantle the “licence raj” and open up to the global economy in 1991
- How To Create A New Tomorrow (Business Line, Vidya Hattangadi, Mar 10, 2005)
An oft-asked question about Indians is: In spite of having such rich heritage, an abundance of natural resources and intellectual minds, why we are unable to make a difference to the world economy?
- France's Coming Referendum (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 10, 2005)
France is all set to hold a referendum on the Constitution; the vote is scheduled for May 29. Last week, its Parliament adopted by a big margin the necessary amendment to the national ...
- Funding Infrastructure (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 10, 2005)
Any list of hurdles to the country's economic growth is sure to have poor infrastructure at the top.
- Grandmum’S The Word (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 10, 2005)
Still to make his presence felt in Parliament, Amethi MP Rahul Gandhi kept the media dangling for a quote during the two-day youth training camp held at Gorakhpur. On March 5, he told journalists chasing him
- Don't Lower Guard (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 10, 2005)
It was once said of the NDA Government that its officials often went overboard to ensure that Pakistan-sponsored terrorism made the front pages almost everyday.
- The New Threat To National Security (Deccan Herald, Bidanda M Chengappa, Mar 09, 2005)
The recent Naxalite attack on the Karnataka State Reserve Police camp in Pavagada where seven policemen were killed has resurrected the threat of Left-wing extremism in Karnataka
- Use President’S Rule (Indian Express, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 09, 2005)
THE imposition of President’s rule on Bihar should not be seen as an unmitigated disaster, though the voters had no such desire when they took part in the February elections.
- Use President’S Rule (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 09, 2005)
THE imposition of President’s rule on Bihar should not be seen as an unmitigated disaster, though the voters had no such desire when they took part in the February elections.
- Vanishing Wetlands (Hindu, G. Ananthakrishnan, Mar 09, 2005)
Nearly a year after he announced the Government's intention to progressively "repair, renovate and restore all water bodies that are directly linked to agriculture,"
- Price Of Infrastructure Investment (The Economic Times, G. Anandalingam, Mar 09, 2005)
If we want to engage the private sector in infrastructure projects, there should be sufficient thought given to how it can actually realise profits from such venture which will be politically palatable to the people of India.
- Wielding The Chinese Arm With The Indian Head... (Business Line, Mohan Padmanabhan, Mar 09, 2005)
Doing business with China is an art and, once it takes off, can be a win-win situation for both Indian and Chinese entrepreneurs. Instead of expecting the Chinese to invest in India, it is safer and more
- A Green Budget With A Blueprint (Indian Express, Yoginder K. Alagh, Mar 09, 2005)
The best part of the Budget is to begin for the country — a transition to a modern fiscal state. The Kelkar tax reforms leading to a tax payer transparent, non-discriminatory regime have been given more than just lip sympathy
- Before Old Soldiers Fade Away (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Mar 09, 2005)
The Communist Parties in India cannot be accused of inconsistency. They have a track record of advocating foreign and national security policies designed to make India a surrogate or protectorate of one or another
- Budget: Another Political Statement? (Business Line, Sharad Joshi , Mar 09, 2005)
The UPA Government is going the way of Nehru in 1951 and Indira Gandhi in the 1960s. Dangling carrots is the name of the game. The government makes promises
- Budget: Of Straight Bats And Googlies (Business Line, Saurabh Upadhyay, Mar 09, 2005)
THE Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, has a reputation of being a man with the Midas touch. And this time it was a formidable team
- Gender Justice (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 09, 2005)
International Women’s Day is an occasion for celebration and reflection — celebration of the significant achievements of women around the world and reflection on the immense task that remains to be done to achieve gender equality and justice.
- Oil A Tool To Achieve Equality: Chavez (Hindu, PARVATHI MENON, Mar 09, 2005)
"Mr. President, what is the secret of your energy," asked a journalist at the end of a long press conference in Bangalore
- Intelligence Demands Distance (Indian Express, Coomi Kapoor, Mar 09, 2005)
Who does the director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) report to? Technically, the home ministry, but a succession of IB directors have zealously established a special status through ...
- Killing Her Softly (Indian Express, Harmala Gupta, Mar 09, 2005)
While it is the larger tragedies that capture the public imagination, we tend to overlook the numerous quieter tragedies that decimate people’s lives.
- Natural Justice (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 09, 2005)
It was once said of the NDA Government that its officials often went overboard to ensure that Pakistan-sponsored terrorism made the front pages almost everyday.
- Need For Vigil (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 09, 2005)
Bangalore, which enjoys the unique distinction of being a technopolis, has, according to some reports, attracted the attention of terrorists.
- Not Yet Free To Choose (Tribune, Ruchika M. Khanna, Mar 08, 2005)
For centuries women in Haryana have been relegated to a third grade in the social hierarchy — much after the male members and their high yielding cattle. Though one of the richest states in the country
- New Ways, New Life (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 08, 2005)
Balu came to Bangalore from Tiruvanmalai, Tamil Nadu, a few years back. Farming did not yield enough to support his family of five. So he moved to Bangalore and found a job here as a painter.
- Two-Day Meet On Rights Of Muslim Women (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 08, 2005)
A two-day South regional consultative meet on ‘Muslim woman and her Rights’ will be held on March 10 and 11 in Bangalore under the aegis of the Karnataka State Women’s Commission.
- Tata Unveils New Range Of Buses (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 08, 2005)
Tata Motors, India’s largest fully integrated automotive manufacturer, has announced the launch of fully built coaches under the ‘Globus’ brand name and range of branded buses under ‘Starbus’ portfolio.
- Rolling Back The Daily Tsunami (Deccan Herald, THORAYA AHMED OBAID, Mar 08, 2005)
Terrible disasters bring great responses. We saw that in the global outpouring of generosity after last December’s tsunami. But for some people — the very poor fifth of the world’s people who live on a dollar a day or less
- State Grama Panchayat Polls (Deccan Herald, N C GUNDU RAO, Mar 08, 2005)
The miniatured version of democracy at the grassroot level was seen in action with all its positive and negative attributes during the recent grama panchayat elections conducted in two phases all over Karnataka.
- The Travesty Of Women’S Empowerment (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 08, 2005)
When the 73rd amendment was made to the Indian Constitution, there were joyful squeals and applauses from women’s rights groups.
- Inter-Agency Drawl Threatens Internal Security (Deccan Herald, Bidanda M Chengappa, Mar 08, 2005)
What is worrisome is the lack of intelligence exchange between Delhi police and their counterparts in States on the threat perception of the LeT.
- A Break From Laloo (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 08, 2005)
The imposition of President’s Rule in Bihar, coming as it does so soon after an election, cannot be a matter of elation. People, after all, vote for political parties, they do not vote for President’s Rule.
- Balle-Balle At Mohali (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Mar 08, 2005)
While the Indian and Pakistani teams slug it out at Mohali, the Punjabis and their many brethren from across the border will have a ball inside and outside the cricket stadium.
- Getting Connected (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 08, 2005)
Wiring up communities with the most modern communication networks and expanding access to computers and the Internet have been central to the effort to leapfrog
- Fringe Benefit (Tribune, Shastri Ramachandran, Mar 08, 2005)
Our editorial meetings just got more interesting. There is a storm in every teacup offered by the Editor-in-Chief. The customary cup of tea is followed by a stormy debate over who is the beneficiary of the proffered beverage
- Budget 2005-06: Stage-Managed Humaneness (Business Line, C. P. Chandrasekhar, Mar 08, 2005)
Budget 2005-06, it is claimed, has substantially increased allocations for growth and human development, even while continuing with tax reform and ensuring fiscal prudence.
- States And Their Finances (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Mar 07, 2005)
Opinion is divided on the benefits to the States from the Twelfth Finance Commission recommendations. But there is no getting away from the need for fiscal discipline.
- Which Way Will Tehran Go? (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2005)
Even as the United States struggles to fix the troubled reconstruction of Iraq, the next big national security crisis has already descended on Washington.
- Providing For The Future (Hindu, Jay Bhattacharjee, Mar 07, 2005)
Any restructuring of the Indian provident fund system should not follow discredited models. Many powerful forces are advocating changes that would suit them rather than the country's employees.
- Review Policy On The Aged (Tribune, M. M. Sabharwal, Mar 07, 2005)
The national policy on older persons, covering almost all the aspects which affect older persons, was announced in January 1999, the year declared by the United Nations as the “International year of Older Persons”.
- The Great Economic Wall Of China Going Higher (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 07, 2005)
This week’s Economist magazine asserts that, despite the similarities between India and China and the great strides both have made in reducing poverty since liberalising and reforming their economies, the tiger in front is Chinese.
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