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Articles 32721 through 32820 of 35809:
- Firing Line: Ashok Gehlot, Cm, Rajasthan (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 23, 2003)
'Casteism? We suggested economic reservations'
- This Pace, Make It A Habit (Indian Express, P. Chidambaram, Nov 23, 2003)
Gravitas, a gravelly voice and deliberate silence have worked well for my friend Jaswant Singh, the Finance Minister. But even Mr Singh must speak occasionally, and he has done so through his Ministry’s Mid-year Review (MYR) released a few days ago.
- Us And Them (Indian Express, Vandita Mishra, Nov 22, 2003)
A look at the best and worst of foreign media
- Turkish Nightmares (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 22, 2003)
The Istanbul attacks are aimed at driving Turkey to choices it need not make
- Judeo Video, Govt Audio (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Nov 22, 2003)
Why this spycamaraderie when none of the Govt’s Top Eleven will drink themselves silly, fondle cash in hotel rooms?
- Double Helix Of Education (Indian Express, Azim Premji, Nov 22, 2003)
The full text of the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Lecture delivered by Azim Premji, chairman of Wipro, this week.
- Wake-Up Call For W. Bengal (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Nov 22, 2003)
EVER SINCE Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee became Chief Minister of West Bengal a couple of years ago, strenuous efforts have been made by his Government to put the State back on the map of an economically resurgent India.
- Press Note 18 Must Be Scrapped (Business Line, Sharif D Rangnekar, Nov 22, 2003)
The Government needs to recognise the strength of domestic industry and stop playing to a limited audience of protection-seekers.
- Wake-Up Call For W. Bengal (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Nov 22, 2003)
The more important criterion for West Bengal's economic makeover should be generation of a sense of optimism within the state based on the common man's confidence it is on the path to economic recovery.
- Bulls Make A Comeback At Eleventh Hour (Business Line, Krishnan Thiagarajan, Nov 22, 2003)
IT was a roller coaster ride for the BSE Sensex during Fri day's trading. There was an intra-day swing in the BSE Sensex of 115 points, with a high of 4851.67 points and a low of 4736.70 points. Strong buying interest in the last hour of trading across ol
- Delay Is Double Whammy (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam, Nov 22, 2003)
The law on delay as a defence in prosecution cases is hazy, says T. C. A. Ramanujam
- Privatisation: Perils Of Dithering (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam, Nov 21, 2003)
With the disinvestment target falling short by a whopping Rs 8,000 crore, it is surprising that the Government is still dithering about offering shares to the public in such major undertakings as IOC and ONGC, which can easily fetch over Rs 5,000 crore. W
- Privatisation: Perils Of Dithering (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam, Nov 21, 2003)
With the disinvestment target falling short by a whopping Rs 8,000 crore, it is surprising that the Government is still dithering about offering shares to the public in such major undertakings as IOC and ONGC, which can easily fetch over Rs 5,000 crore. W
- Increase Competition (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 21, 2003)
With the rupee hardening, Indian exporters need to increase their competitiveness
- Double Helix Of Education (Indian Express, Azim Premji, Nov 21, 2003)
As much as access impacts quality, quality impacts access
- Steel War Across The Atlantic (Business Line, S. Sethuraman, Nov 21, 2003)
A trade war between the EU, ready with its $2.2-billion sanctions through tariffs on select American goods, and the US is looming large and is likely to engulf other nations aggrieved over Washington's protectionism.
- Privatisation: Perils Of Dithering (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam, Nov 21, 2003)
With the disinvestment target falling short by a whopping Rs 8,000 crore, it is surprising that the Government is still dithering about offering shares to the public in such major undertakings as IOC and ONGC, which can easily fetch over Rs 5,000 crore. W
- Objection, Your Lordship, Govt Tells Apex Court (Indian Express, Manoj Mitta, Nov 21, 2003)
Undaunted by the Supreme Court’s stinging criticism that it was encroaching into its domain, the Government today said that Commerce Secretary Dipak Chatterjee was ‘‘the most appropriate person’’ to be appointed as chairman of the newly constituted Compet
- `We Need To Mould Our Scientific Talent' (Business Line, Pratap Ravindran , Nov 21, 2003)
`Our research potential needs to be complemented with great determination for quality and technological perfection.'
- `We Need To Mould Our Scientific Talent' (Business Line, Pratap Ravindran , Nov 21, 2003)
`Our research potential needs to be complemented with great determination for quality and technological perfection.'
- Steel War Across The Atlantic (Business Line, S. Sethuraman, Nov 21, 2003)
A trade war between the EU, ready with its $2.2-billion sanctions through tariffs on select American goods, and the US is looming large and is likely to engulf other nations aggrieved over Washington's protectionism.
- A Head For Competition Commission (Business Line, Pradeep S. Mehta, Nov 20, 2003)
As the Competition Commission's chief task is to decide whether a particular trade practice is harmful for the market, the economy or consumers, the top slot would require the expertise of an economist. If the right persons are not appointed at its format
- A Head For Competition Commission (Business Line, Pradeep S. Mehta, Nov 20, 2003)
As the Competition Commission's chief task is to decide whether a particular trade practice is harmful for the market, the economy or consumers, the top slot would require the expertise of an economist. If the right persons are not appointed at its format
- Assam, Centre Count Bodies And Excuses (Indian Express, Samudra Gupta Kashyap, Nov 20, 2003)
29 killed in attacks against biharis: ULFA rushes in where state Govt takes time to tread, Centre says polls so we can’t send ‘so many forces’
- Do As The Us Says, Not As It Does (Deccan Herald, Joseph Stiglitz, Nov 20, 2003)
America preaches free markets to the world, but at home they rely on the government to advance their aims
- Bush And A War Zone Called Ozone (Indian Express, Ajey Lele, Nov 20, 2003)
American unilateralism on environmental issues will not make it popular with the world
- Build Consensus On Divestment (Business Line, S. M. Dewan, Nov 19, 2003)
Once a consensus is achieved, political logjams can be averted and petitions in court that lead to delays and derailment of the development process reduced, if not eliminated. It will also improve India's image internationally.
- Don't Distrust The Company Board (Business Line, S. Subramanyan , Nov 19, 2003)
THESE days, the institution of the board of directors of a company is receiving the focussed attention from all directions — corporate governance reports, regulators, self-regulating bodies and the media.
- Mid-Term Review Of The Economy — Fine-Tuning Of Policies Needed (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Nov 19, 2003)
If the Mid-Term Review of the Economy holds any lesson, it is that the Government should shun the business-as-usual approach and instead go the whole hog by fine-tuning policies to keep the economy on an even keel, and cashing in on the cosy fundamentals
- Build Consensus On Divestment (Business Line, S. M. Dewan, Nov 19, 2003)
Once a consensus is achieved, political logjams can be averted and petitions in court that lead to delays and derailment of the development process reduced, if not eliminated. It will also improve India's image internationally.
- Don't Distrust The Company Board (Business Line, S. Subramanyan , Nov 19, 2003)
THESE days, the institution of the board of directors of a company is receiving the focussed attention from all directions — corporate governance reports, regulators, self-regulating bodies and the media.
- This Time, Amma Has Nowhere To Hide (Indian Express, Manoj Mitta, Nov 19, 2003)
Her assets cases: SC transfers them to Karnataka saying we’re unsure of justice in TN
- Mid-Term Review Of The Economy — Fine-Tuning Of Policies Needed (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Nov 19, 2003)
If the Mid-Term Review of the Economy holds any lesson, it is that the Government should shun the business-as-usual approach and instead go the whole hog by fine-tuning policies to keep the economy on an even keel, and cashing in on the cosy fundamentals
- An Economic Review (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 19, 2003)
THE FINANCE MINISTRY'S mid-term review of the Indian economy is a voice of moderation amidst the many extravagant predictions of double digit growth that have been made by independent think tanks at home and abroad. The official assessment of the performa
- Friendship In Deep Waters (Indian Express, Jyoti Malhotra, Nov 19, 2003)
There’s something fishy in the budding romance between India and Iran, and methinks it’s got to do with the gas pipeline that Teheran is so keen to build overland via Pakistan and into India. Of course, New Delhi has had other ideas for the longest time —
- Mid-Term Review Of The Economy — Fine-Tuning Of Policies Needed (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Nov 19, 2003)
If the Mid-Term Review of the Economy holds any lesson, it is that the Government should shun the business-as-usual approach and instead go the whole hog by fine-tuning policies to keep the economy on an even keel, and cashing in on the cosy fundamentals
- Tackle The Roots (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 19, 2003)
There is a need to address the conditions that give rise to Naxalism
- Review Of The Economy - The Good, Bad And Ugly (Business Line, Alok Ray, Nov 18, 2003)
The global perception about India's growth potential is changing for the better. Going by the standard indicators, the economy is in good shape.
- Capital, Labour Flows And The Women Of East Asia (Business Line, C. P. Chandrasekhar, Nov 18, 2003)
The past two decades have involved huge flows of capital and labour in East Asia, which has made it the most dynamic region in the world. This has had complex and rapidly changing effects on the condition of women in the region. In this edition of Macrosc
- Growth Sans Investment (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 18, 2003)
All indicators show a better economic growth but there is no upturn in private investments
- April-Oct Service Tax Revenue Falls Short Of Target By Rs 900 Cr (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 18, 2003)
The service tax collections for the first seven months (till October 31) at Rs 3,705 crore have fallen short by nearly Rs 900 crore of the pro rata target for the period. This is despite achieving a 7 per cent growth in the first quarter.
- The Blessings Of Ramadan (Deccan Herald, Maijabeen Gaihlot, Nov 18, 2003)
Piety reigns and charity multiplies during Ramadan, the ninth month of lunar calendar when Muslims fast
- The Government Has Acted With Commendable Swiftness On The Judeo Expose (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 18, 2003)
Dilip Singh Judeo is not likely to substitute his volleys of recrimination with expressions of remorse in a hurry. But Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has acted with admirable swiftness in banishing his tainted minister from his council and promising
- Review Of The Economy - The Good, Bad And Ugly (Business Line, Alok Ray, Nov 18, 2003)
The global perception about India's growth potential is changing for the better. Going by the standard indicators, the economy is in good shape.
- Capital, Labour Flows And The Women Of East Asia (Business Line, C. P. Chandrasekhar, Nov 18, 2003)
The past two decades have involved huge flows of capital and labour in East Asia, which has made it the most dynamic region in the world. This has had complex and rapidly changing effects on the condition of women in the region. In this edition of Macrosc
- Where Are Indo-Russian Relations Headed? (Business Line, J. Srinivasan, Nov 18, 2003)
The Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee's visit to Russia evoked much interest but nothing substantial has emerged from it. The Russian President, Mr Vladimir Putin, is all too aware that the Western world is of as much importance to his country's sec
- Where Are Indo-Russian Relations Headed? (Business Line, J. Srinivasan, Nov 18, 2003)
The Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee's visit to Russia evoked much interest but nothing substantial has emerged from it. The Russian President, Mr Vladimir Putin, is all too aware that the Western world is of as much importance to his country's sec
- Grain Of Truth (Indian Express, Yoginder K. Alagh, Nov 18, 2003)
Nomads nudge the world to move on
- Towards The Near West (Indian Express, J. N. Dixit , Nov 17, 2003)
Central Asia is once again on India’s diplomatic map
- The Crippled Poet (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 17, 2003)
Grace that shone in Guruvayoor
- Economy On Song Sans Policy Notes (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 17, 2003)
WHILE GRANTING THE point that election time finds political parties hard-selling their good deeds, the Finance Ministry's claim that the economy will grow at 7 per cent plus this year cannot be brushed aside either. The Mid-year Review by the Finance Mini
- Economy On Song Sans Policy Notes (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 17, 2003)
WHILE GRANTING THE point that election time finds political parties hard-selling their good deeds, the Finance Ministry's claim that the economy will grow at 7 per cent plus this year cannot be brushed aside either. The Mid-year Review by the Finance Mini
- Trai Shows The Track Ahead (Business Line, V. S. Ailawadi, Nov 17, 2003)
UNIFIED Licensing is now a reality in the Indian telecom sector even if in a limited sense. While full convergence is becoming a reality in many countries, it may take some time for it to happen in India. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has set
- China's Labour Reforms (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 17, 2003)
THE demand for a comprehensive second look at the labour scenario in India has been gaining in intensity in recent years. Associations of chambers of commerce and industry, as also foreign investors, have been urging it as a way of speeding up reforms and
- Tolerance Paves The Way, Jaya (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Nov 17, 2003)
It is incomprehensible why Jayalalithaa, who is known to have national ambitions, chose to blot her copybook by attacking a national media institution like the Hindu. By that one act, she ended up uniting the media behind that organisation, as seldom befo
- Trai Shows The Track Ahead (Business Line, V. S. Ailawadi, Nov 17, 2003)
UNIFIED Licensing is now a reality in the Indian telecom sector even if in a limited sense. While full convergence is becoming a reality in many countries, it may take some time for it to happen in India. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has set
- China's Labour Reforms (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 17, 2003)
THE demand for a comprehensive second look at the labour scenario in India has been gaining in intensity in recent years. Associations of chambers of commerce and industry, as also foreign investors, have been urging it as a way of speeding up reforms and
- Mute Spectators In The Bull Ring (Indian Express, Humra Quraishi, Nov 17, 2003)
In these times, it’s better to hear no evil
- Reaffirming A Partnership (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 17, 2003)
INDIA AND RUSSIA took a step towards re-establishing multipolarity in international politics by reaffirming their longstanding strategic partnership during the visit of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- Pvt Sector Foodgrains Export Policy On Anvil (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Nov 17, 2003)
FACED with the grim reality of a surplus stock of foodgrains this year, the Government is seriously considering to make export of foodgrains ``a completely market-driven activity'' by facilitating its export by private sector.
- After Cancun, Wto Gets New Momentum (Deccan Herald, SUPACHAI PANITCHPAKDI, Nov 17, 2003)
Cancun was not really a setback to WTO. Countries overwhelmingly want to get the negotiations back on the road
- Newsreel 09.11.03 (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 16, 2003)
IN WHAT was seen as a tussle between the legislature and the fourth estate, the judiciary toes a cautious line. Acting on a petition by The Hindu, the Supreme Court stays the arrest order issued by the Tamil Nadu Assembly against five of the daily’s senio
- War Zone (Indian Express, Nirmala Ganapathy, Nov 16, 2003)
It was supposedto be the next big business opportunity. But for many of the Indian firms, that didn’t quite happen
- By People, For People (Indian Express, Diptosh Majumdar, Nov 16, 2003)
Joshi wants govt-run IIMs to downgrade ‘hefty’ fees
- Sahara Acquires First India Mutual Fund (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 16, 2003)
Sebi has granted approval to Sahara India Financial Corporation Ltd (SIFCL) to acquire the entire shareholding in Chennai-based First India Asset Management Pvt Ltd.
- What Us Steel Tells Indian State (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Nov 16, 2003)
This week I write from New York where one of the most interesting stories when seen through my Indian eyes was the WTO decision, last week, to uphold an earlier ruling that censured the Bush administration for raising tariffs on imported steel.
- Dhaka Warmth On Ulfa Leads To Chill With New Delhi (Indian Express, Jyoti Malhotra, Nov 16, 2003)
Bangla minister called ULFA leader a freedom fighter, Indian envoy objected
- Bush Agrees On Free Iraq By June (Indian Express, Susan Sachs, Nov 16, 2003)
Council to unveil power transfer plan
- Express Impact (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Nov 16, 2003)
Companies are notorious for ignoring investor grievances. And although it is impossible to help all investors who have sunk their money into companies that vanish with amazing regularity, the issues that we highlight have helped some of our readers to get
- Blackwill Successor Brings Economics To The High Table (Indian Express, Jyoti Malhotra, Nov 15, 2003)
Resume: CSFB, Latin American reforms
- Define `Good Life' Before Economics Helps You Get There (Business Line, D. Murali , Nov 15, 2003)
NEWSPAPER and magazines can make a story of almost anything — be it a gaffe or a disaster, an event or a non-event. Thus, when a former correspondent of The Economist sits down to study `a boring, uninteresting, unclear and dismal science' that is too ful
- Closing The Ecb Window? (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 15, 2003)
THE GOVERNMENT HAS effectively shut the door on corporates raising money abroad through external commercial borrowings. It proposes to impose conditions that would make a large segment of the corporate sector ineligible to access the overseas markets, and
- Closing The Ecb Window? (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 15, 2003)
THE GOVERNMENT HAS effectively shut the door on corporates raising money abroad through external commercial borrowings. It proposes to impose conditions that would make a large segment of the corporate sector ineligible to access the overseas markets, and
- The Men In White (Indian Express, Manju Mehta, Nov 15, 2003)
It’s not just Prince Charles who’s amazed
- Survivor, Andhra Style (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 15, 2003)
The success of Chandrababu Naidu’s gamble hinges crucially on rural Andhra’s response
- Energising Ties (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 15, 2003)
Indo-Russian cooperation on nuclear energy is a step toward the future
- The Indo-Pak Impasse (Deccan Herald, Kushwant Singh, Nov 15, 2003)
When two parties to a dispute are determined not to see the adversary’s point of view, the chances of their resolving it are bleak. The recent overtures made by India and the response to them by Pakistan are ample proof that neither party is serious in se
- The Indo-Pak Impasse (Deccan Herald, Kushwant Singh, Nov 15, 2003)
When two parties to a dispute are determined not to see the adversary’s point of view, the chances of their resolving it are bleak. The recent overtures made by India and the response to them by Pakistan are ample proof that neither party is serious in se
- Define `Good Life' Before Economics Helps You Get There (Business Line, D. Murali , Nov 15, 2003)
NEWSPAPER and magazines can make a story of almost anything — be it a gaffe or a disaster, an event or a non-event. Thus, when a former correspondent of The Economist sits down to study `a boring, uninteresting, unclear and dismal science' that is too ful
- Reforming India Into A Powerhouse (Indian Express, N K Singh, Nov 15, 2003)
Economic reforms and growth feed on each other. Concluding a two-part series
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