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Articles 34121 through 34220 of 35809:
- Pressure On Islamabad (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jan 14, 2002)
THERE is no doubt whatsoever that the Army Chief, General Padmanabhan's statements, made at the Army Day Press conference on Friday.
- One Speech, Multiple Audience -- Musharraf's Bold Gambit May Pay Off (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 14, 2002)
SO, the General has spoken. For one long hour, he persuasively sought to win over multiple audiences.
- One Speech, Multiple Audience -- Musharraf's Bold Gambit May Pay Off (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 14, 2002)
SO, the General has spoken. For one long hour, he persuasively sought to win over multiple audiences.
- Conflicting Agreements Undermining Biodiversity And Biosafety (Business Line, K. P. S. Chauhan, Jan 14, 2002)
THE international Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its Biosafety Protocol (BP) were achieved through hard bargaining on principles and national interests.
- Shome Panel Recommendations Need Review (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Jan 14, 2002)
THE Advisory Group set up by the Planning Commission under Dr Parthasarathy Shome's Chairmanship to look into Tax Policy and Tax Administration for the Tenth Plan, has submitted its report.
- ‘Everyone Is Sick Of Kalashnikov Culture’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 14, 2002)
In the first part of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s address to the nation, the focus is on sweeping reforms in the country. The second part deals with Kashmir.
- Building A World Empire - I (Hindu, Achin Vanaik , Jan 14, 2002)
What is extraordinary is not that the U.S. should seek to selectively define who the terrorists are, and what terrorism is... But that this has met with so little resistance.
- Pressure On Islamabad (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jan 14, 2002)
THERE is no doubt whatsoever that the Army Chief, General Padmanabhan's statements, made at the Army Day Press conference on Friday.
- Building A World Empire - I (Hindu, Achin Vanaik , Jan 14, 2002)
What is extraordinary is not that the U.S. should seek to selectively define who the terrorists are, and what terrorism is... But that this has met with so little resistance.
- At Home (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 14, 2002)
The address to the nation by the president of Pakistan, Mr Pervez Musharraf, is imbued with deep significance.
- At The Start Of A Long Journey (Telegraph, GWYNNE DYER, Jan 14, 2002)
“Towards the end of the year, for reasons that are difficult to find, our national currency depreciated rapidly and substantially,” said South Africa’s president, Thabo Mbeki, on January 6.
- Savings On The Block (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 14, 2002)
COME FEBRUARY 28, patrons of small-saving schemes will be waiting with bated breath for what the Finance Minister has in store for them. Are they in for days of less money in their wallets?
- Fighting Farooq (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Jan 13, 2002)
A section of mainstream politicians is pursuing plans to take on Farooq Abdullah when elections are held. Feelers have been sent to the Hurriyat Conference too.
- Can Musharraf Make It Stick (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jan 13, 2002)
Cracking down on the jehadis is a gigantic task for Pervez Musharraf.
- Hard Days (Hindu, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 13, 2002)
The uncertainty in Argentina is expected to last a while for the Government has to calm its citizens who are worried about their money.
- Staying Engaged (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jan 13, 2002)
The immediate priority for the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE will be to somehow keep the ceasefire going.
- Can Musharraf Make It Stick (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jan 13, 2002)
Cracking down on the jehadis is a gigantic task for Pervez Musharraf.
- Staying Engaged (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 13, 2002)
The immediate priority for the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE will be to somehow keep the ceasefire going.
- Hindutva Is Elst-Where (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 13, 2002)
According to a body of opinion, the handling of the KN Govindacharya affair by the RSS last week was symptomatic of a malaise that afflicts the Sangh parivar.
- Fighting Farooq (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Jan 13, 2002)
A section of mainstream politicians is pursuing plans to take on Farooq Abdullah when elections are held. Feelers have been sent to the Hurriyat Conference too.
- The Good Scientist (Telegraph, RAMACHANDRA GUHA, Jan 13, 2002)
In India’s halting march to modernity, Bengal and Bengalis were for a very long time in the forefront.
- Hard Days (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 13, 2002)
The uncertainty in Argentina is expected to last a while for the Government has to calm its citizens who are worried about their money.
- Running On Prime Time (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 13, 2002)
The rather unsavoury drama between the Nehru-Gandhis and the Vadras shows promises of beating Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi in the number of episodes.
- Banks' Asset Portfolios -- Macro-Distortions Over Last Decade (Business Line, P. R. Brahmananda , Jan 12, 2002)
THE previous article examined the course of the ratios of investment in government securities and bank credit to GNP over three decades.
- He’s Got The Brass (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 12, 2002)
Rajinder Vadra is making the most of his 15 minutes in the sun.
- Cotton Conundrum (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 12, 2002)
QUITE UNDERSTANDABLY, THE Centre's recent decision to double the import duty on cotton to 10 per cent ad valorem has led to loud protests by the textiles industry.
- Does Higher Output Mean Better Farm Incomes? (Business Line, Harish Damodaran , Jan 12, 2002)
WITH the industry caught in a pronounced slowdown and the services sector boom showing signs of fizzling out, both the Government as well as corporates are looking at the farm sector to put the economy back on the revival mode.
- Markets Hit By War Fears; Sensex Sinks, Recovers (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 12, 2002)
THE stock, currency and bond markets turned jittery on Friday following reports of a statement by the Army Chief that a `limited conventional war-like' situation had emerged.
- Does Higher Output Mean Better Farm Incomes? (Business Line, Harish Damodaran , Jan 12, 2002)
WITH the industry caught in a pronounced slowdown and the services sector boom showing signs of fizzling out, both the Government as well as corporates are looking at the farm sector to put the economy back on the revival mode.
- Off With Their Heads (Telegraph, Bhaskar Ghose, Jan 12, 2002)
Here we are at the beginning of a new year once again, and as usual there is much comment in the air on the year that we’ve left behind, the year that’s just begun.
- Kashmir Beyond Terrorism (Hindu, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Jan 12, 2002)
The challenges that the discontent in Kashmir poses remain unaddressed and the international community will soon begin to extract its price for helping India in the war on terrorism.
- Nutrition For The Millions (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 12, 2002)
THE LAUNCH OF a scheme to fortify sugar with vitamin A comes at a time when India can ill-afford to continue with the past in its approach to correct serious social failures.
- Revolution Resurgent (Hindu, Ajay K. Mehra, Jan 12, 2002)
Without economic development, strong-arm tactics will not succeed against the naxalites even with the strongest possible anti-terror law.
- Banks' Asset Portfolios -- Macro-Distortions Over Last Decade (Business Line, P. R. Brahmananda , Jan 12, 2002)
THE previous article examined the course of the ratios of investment in government securities and bank credit to GNP over three decades.
- Cotton Conundrum (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 12, 2002)
QUITE UNDERSTANDABLY, THE Centre's recent decision to double the import duty on cotton to 10 per cent ad valorem has led to loud protests by the textiles industry.
- Reform Or Perish (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jan 12, 2002)
THE other day, a newspaper headline screamed: `Reform fast, or else perish.'
- Industrial Growth Slumps To 0.9 Per Cent In Nov (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 12, 2002)
INDUSTRIAL growth slumped to 0.9 per cent in November, the lowest for any month during the current fiscal. Compared to this, industry registered a growth of 7.4 per cent in the same month during the previous year.
- The Punjabi Way Of Life (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 12, 2002)
Punjabis do not think there is anything laughable about them: they regard themselves as numero uno among Indians. They make jokes about Bhaiyyas (from UP and Bihar) and Bongos ( Bengalis).
- Revolution Resurgent (Hindu, Ajay K. Mehra, Jan 12, 2002)
Without economic development, strong-arm tactics will not succeed against the naxalites even with the strongest possible anti-terror law.
- Reform Or Perish (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jan 12, 2002)
THE other day, a newspaper headline screamed: `Reform fast, or else perish.'
- Kashmir Beyond Terrorism (Hindu, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Jan 12, 2002)
The challenges that the discontent in Kashmir poses remain unaddressed and the international community will soon begin to extract its price for helping India in the war on terrorism.
- Hindutva Is Elst-Where (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 12, 2002)
According to a body of opinion, the handling of the KN Govindacharya affair by the RSS last week was symptomatic of a malaise that afflicts the Sangh parivar.
- ‘Sept 11’s Lesson: Different Cultures Need To Start Dialogue, Not Conflict’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 12, 2002)
The idea of multiculturalism still holds, says lord BHIKHU PAREKH.
- Nutrition For The Millions (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 12, 2002)
THE LAUNCH OF a scheme to fortify sugar with vitamin A comes at a time when India can ill-afford to continue with the past in its approach to correct serious social failures.
- Muruga, Muruga (Business Line, D. Murali , Jan 12, 2002)
ONE can't drag gods to courts but that may not hold good for devasthanams.
- Eclipse Of A Star (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 11, 2002)
WHEN K.N. Govindacharya was conspicuously excluded from the new team of the BJP’s central office bearers more than a year ago, not many were convinced by the official reason trotted out for his exit.
- The New `Equation' With Israel (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 11, 2002)
THE DRAMATIC RISK that the Vajpayee administration has now taken to make common cause with a bellicose Israel on the question of fighting externally-sponsored terrorism seems to be the result of some flawed strategic thinking in New Delhi.
- Crisis In Investment (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 11, 2002)
THE TENSIONS ALONG the border with Pakistan are uppermost in the mind of the Government; but the routine must go on and January is when preparations for the annual budget of the Central Government pick up pace.
- Blocked Corridor (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 11, 2002)
The Golden Quadrilateral, meant to be a showpiece amongst the Vajpayee Government's development projects, has run into rough weather in Bihar.
- A Wealth Of Opportunity -- Mineral Development (Regulation) Bill (Business Line, K. S. V. Menon, Jan 11, 2002)
A BILL to provide for the development and regulation of mineral resources in Indian territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic and other maritime zones has been referred by the Lok Sabha to the Standing Committee.
- A Wealth Of Opportunity -- Mineral Development (Regulation) Bill (Business Line, K. S. V. Menon, Jan 11, 2002)
A BILL to provide for the development and regulation of mineral resources in Indian territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic and other maritime zones has been referred by the Lok Sabha to the Standing Committee.
- Rediscovering Sinha's Gold (Business Line, G. Ramachandran, Jan 11, 2002)
BUDGETS have become epochal events in India. No other country's fiscal budget stirs such expectation among its domestic households and businesses, and global investors and businesses.
- `Agriculture Vision' (Business Line, A. Jacob Sahayam, Jan 11, 2002)
The Partnership Summit-2002 in Bangalore, `Converging on a new business vision' (Business Line, January 5), inaugurated by the British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair, is a boost to Bangalore, India's Silicon City.
- Indian S&t: Looking Ahead (Business Line, M. Somasekhar, Jan 11, 2002)
THE end of year 2001 saw two important events in the Indian science and technology arena — the exit of Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam from the leadership role and the formulation of a draft S&T Policy. These apart, the year was more `steady state' than big-bang.
- Crisis In Investment (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 11, 2002)
THE TENSIONS ALONG the border with Pakistan are uppermost in the mind of the Government; but the routine must go on and January is when preparations for the annual budget of the Central Government pick up pace.
- Less Taxing (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 11, 2002)
THE PROPOSAL TO tax profits of foreign companies on a par with domestic corporates is entirely in order. None of the arguments for a differential tax regime is valid now considering the changed circumstances of the economy.
- Infosys Q3 Net Up 2.22 Pc Over Q2 (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 11, 2002)
INFOSYS Technologies has posted a marginal growth of 2.22 per cent in net profit for the third quarter ended December 31, 2001, compared to July-September 2001. Total income went up 1.64 per cent for sequential quarters.
- The New `Equation' With Israel (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 11, 2002)
THE DRAMATIC RISK that the Vajpayee administration has now taken to make common cause with a bellicose Israel on the question of fighting externally-sponsored terrorism seems to be the result of some flawed strategic thinking in New Delhi.
- 2002 May See The Fed On Fence (Business Line, Biren Vakil, Jan 11, 2002)
AFTER THE hectic 2001, the US Federal Reserve is likely to remain a fence sitter in 2002.
- Indian S&t: Looking Ahead (Business Line, M. Somasekhar, Jan 11, 2002)
THE end of year 2001 saw two important events in the Indian science and technology arena — the exit of Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam from the leadership role and the formulation of a draft S&T Policy. These apart, the year was more `steady state' than big-bang.
- Rediscovering Sinha's Gold (Business Line, G. Ramachandran, Jan 11, 2002)
BUDGETS have become epochal events in India. No other country's fiscal budget stirs such expectation among its domestic households and businesses, and global investors and businesses.
- Less Taxing (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 11, 2002)
THE PROPOSAL TO tax profits of foreign companies on a par with domestic corporates is entirely in order. None of the arguments for a differential tax regime is valid now considering the changed circumstances of the economy.
- The Costs Of Popularity (Telegraph, Sudha Pai, Jan 11, 2002)
The approaching assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh have assumed great significance as it is widely perceived that the outcome could affect the fortunes of the National Democratic Alliance government.
- Fighting Terrorism: Not This Way (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Jan 11, 2002)
NEW DELHI, JAN. 10. Over the past fortnight, three incidents have taken place on the law and order front in three States.
- Fighting Terrorism: Not This Way (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Jan 11, 2002)
NEW DELHI, JAN. 10. Over the past fortnight, three incidents have taken place on the law and order front in three States.
- Uncertain Alliances (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 11, 2002)
I HAVE been travelling in the United States for the last three weeks. What strikes me most are the complex undercurrents of reactions in US public opinion towards South Asia.
- Musharraf And Cross-Border Terrorism (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Jan 11, 2002)
How much can India rely on President Pervez Musharraf ending the proxy war through cross-border terrorism that Pakistan has been waging against it for over two decades?
- Indian S&t: Looking Ahead (Business Line, M. Somasekhar, Jan 11, 2002)
THE end of year 2001 saw two important events in the Indian science and technology arena — the exit of Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam from the leadership role and the formulation of a draft S&T Policy. These apart, the year was more `steady state' than big-bang.
- The Year That Went By (Pioneer, C. P. Chinda, Jan 10, 2002)
Year 2001 will be remembered as one of the turbulent years of Indian history.
- As Life Ebbed Away (Indian Express, Ashish Mohan Khokar, Jan 10, 2002)
The seventh day of January has often brought me bad news. This time it was of the impending death of Nala Najan, a US-born Spanish dancer-choreographer-critic who had dedicated his life to Indian dance. Bad news travels fasts but e-mails make it worse.
- The Many Faces Of An Indian (Telegraph, Bidyut Chakrabarty, Jan 10, 2002)
Rewriting history textbooks for schools is part of a grand design. Based on the belief that the available National Council for Educational Research and Training books are distortions of the “Hindu” past, arguments are marshalled to defend the project.
- Family Ties (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 10, 2002)
The family has, arguably, been among India’s most traditional institutions and has set the parameters for social relationships in the country. It has dictated not just how people marry, dine and generally socialise.
- Growing Ties (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 10, 2002)
Israel's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Shimon Peres' visit to India-the third in the space of a year-underlines the warmth and understanding characterising India-Israel relations.
- Food For Peace And Development (Hindu, M. S. Swaminathan , Jan 10, 2002)
To address the substrate conditions under which violence breeds, a starting point will be the ending of poverty- induced hunger and youth unemployment.
- An Agenda For Cultural Action - Ii (Hindu, K. N. Panikkar, Jan 10, 2002)
What is required is the creation of a counter culture through constructive undertakings, which would alter the existing public discourse generated by globalisation and communalism.
- Free Trade Still A Long Way Off (Hindu, K. K. Katyal , Jan 10, 2002)
`Regional cooperation remains only on hoardings' - this headline of a despatch on the SAARC's record in a Nepalese daily, The Kathmandu Post, may be too harsh a commentary on the working of a grouping which has several in-built handicaps.
- Excise Sans Logic (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 10, 2002)
THE CABINET DECISION to amend the Central Excise Tariff Act and confer on the Finance Ministry the power to hike existing rates without any cap is not only an abuse of the trust placed on it by Parliament.
- Fair-Weather Friendship (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 10, 2002)
If a promoter, untrammelled by pricks of conscience, sets out to seek delisting by mustering a special resolution without being bogged down by the exit problems of investors not residing within the jurisdiction of the regional stock exchange.
- Power: Reforming Its Way Out Of Darkness? (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Jan 10, 2002)
EVEN though the track record of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in economic reforms is not uniformly salutary, there are specific areas.
- Gilt Investments Turn To Gold For Banks (Business Line, C. Shivkumar, Jan 10, 2002)
BANKS expect to make a huge windfall this year in view of the substantial rise in Government security prices during the current financial year.
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