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Articles 2121 through 2220 of 20008:
- Pm: Nam Should Not Be Ambiguous On Terror (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Warning that NAM cannot be ambiguous on the issue of terrorism if it wants to be relevant, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today told its leaders to unitedly fight the scourge and not allow the forces of extremism to distract the world’s attention . . .
- Roads To Global Market (Business Standard, R. Ravimohan, Sep 15, 2006)
Operating within throttling constraints is something that Indian companies have learnt well.
- Create Atmosphere For Talks, Says Ltte (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 15, 2006)
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in its first detailed reaction to the Sri Lanka Co-Chairs' statement two days ago that the rival sides in the island nation had agreed to hold unconditional talks in Oslo in October, said the Norwegian . . .
- Falling Immunisation Rates In States A Worrying Factor: Experts .... (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Falling immunisation rates has emerged as a worrying factor in many states as only 47 per cent of the children in the age group of 12 to 35 months in 43 districts surveyed received full immunisation coverage, say experts.
- Narmada Dam To Develop 500 Mn Units Of Power (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
The Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to increase the water level of the Indira Sagar reservoir to its maximum limit would facilitate generation of 500 million units of electricity in peak season, said officials.
- Revitalising Tourism In J&k (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Sep 15, 2006)
Tourism the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir State's economy of late has been accorded top priorities by Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad to be rejuvenated and for this purpose his bold initiatives can be . . .
- Noises Off (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 15, 2006)
He cannot be seen by the eye, and words cannot reveal Him. He cannot be reached by the senses, or by austerity or sacred actions. By the grace of wisdom and purity of mind, He can be seen, indivisible, in the silence of contemplation.
- Agro, Eco-Tourism Complex Opened At Icrisat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Place offers placid ambience amidst scenic dry land
Site is located in erstwhile Manmool village
Place comprises castle, running track, etc.
Manmool has historic significance.
- New National Building Code Released (Hindu, K. Ramachandran, Sep 15, 2006)
Construction industry is all set for major changes. The revised National Building Code 2005, which has just been released, sets new standards for construction of buildings and other infrastructure.
- Let People Share The Profit (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 15, 2006)
The State Bank of Pakistan has earned a net profit of over Rs 68 billion during the year 2005-06, SBP Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar has announced in Karachi. It represents more than 100 per cent increase over the previous year’s profit earned the . . .
- Fdi Flipflops: Fatal Or Fatalistic? (The Financial Express, Rohit Pandit, Sep 15, 2006)
A major concern facing the Indian economy has been the near stagnant domestic savings rate. In 2002-03, for the first time, the gross domestic saving rate breached the 26% mark, touching a peak of 29.1% of GDP in 2004-05.
- En`titling' The Farmers (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 15, 2006)
Conferring land titles on landless peasants could be the starting point of attempts at eradication of poverty at the grassroots level. Emphasis will have to be placed on the marginal land and a strong support structure would have to be provided . . .
- In A State Of Un-Realty (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 15, 2006)
Poor land-use policy has created a demand-supply gap, sending real-estate prices to unrealistic highs. If the Government is serious about pricking the real-estate bubble, it has to contemplate certain tough measures, even if not to the extent of . . .
- The Protector Is Predator (Deccan Herald, JAYALAKSHMI K, Sep 15, 2006)
The responsibility of ecological protection lies with the Ministry of Environment.
- M’Rashtra: The New Bihar (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 15, 2006)
Sure, Maharashtra isn’t a basket case, but cut through the legacy of social progressiveness and rapid industrialisation, and the bright lights of the Mumbai-Pune-Nashik golden triangle rapidly begin to dim.
- Call It A Bonfire Of The Vanities (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 15, 2006)
When I announced I was burning all my branded possessions, I expected support, not censure.
- Elaborate Rituals Mark Krishna Janmashtami At Udupi Math (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Sri Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated traditionally here on Thursday. The Sri Krishna Math was the centre of all religious activities connected with Krishna Janmashtami.
- Telengana Tantrum (Frontline, S. Nagesh Kumar, Sep 15, 2006)
The Telengana Rashtra Samithi seeks to force the statehood issue with the resignation of its two leaders from the Union Cabinet.
- Special Article (Statesman, YP GUPTA, Sep 15, 2006)
In the recent past, there has been a wave of suicides by farmers in different parts of the country, prompting the Supreme Court to ask the Centre to review its farm policy.
- Major Is Killed By Jawan In Kashmir (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
An Indian Army officer of the rank of major was shot dead by a soldier in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir late on Wednesday evening. The officer has been identified as one Major Harsh of the Rashtriya Rifles while the jawan, identified as . . .
- To Laugh And Learn (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Some interesting reads in Kannada...
- The Stolen Words (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 15, 2006)
It's a pity to lose pens, and even more disappointing to see handwriting becoming an endangered art.
- Misplaced Priorities (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 15, 2006)
Pakistan's national security has for long been linked to territorial security in the minds of national planners. This has resulted in a policy of devoting major portions of the annual budget to defence spending in order to protect the territorial . . .
- Rumours Of Thai Military Coup Refuse To Die (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
The capital is once again abuzz with rumours of a possible coup as caretaker Prime Minister Mr Thaksin Shinawatra will be out of the country for quite some time.
- Can Science Bring China And India Closer? (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Sep 15, 2006)
For meaningful cooperation aimed at the realisation of both countries' scientific aspirations, a change in mindset will be necessary.
- Happiness And Beauty (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Sep 15, 2006)
In the more than half a century since the Lalit Kala Akademi was set up, Sankho Chaudhuri was only the second Bengali to be invited to be its chairman. His passing last month evoked sorrow all over the country.
- Building On The Ruins (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Sep 15, 2006)
The monsoon in Delhi has been weird to say the least. It rains every now and again but there has been no steady watering of this parched land, which needs to have its water table at a decent height for citizens to have an adequate supply of water.
- U.S. Playing Negative Role, Says Tehran (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Sep 15, 2006)
Iran has expressed optimism about its talks with the European Union, but has accused the United States of playing a negative role.
- Centre Notifies New Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Building, construction sector gets concessions
Automobile, biomedical industry sectors to be cleared at State level
Projects to get environmental clearance depending on built-up area
Earlier clearance norms were time consuming, says . . .
- Road, Rail Projects Devour Thousands Of Trees (Tribune, S.P.Sharma, Sep 15, 2006)
The fragile green cover in Jammu and Kashmir has yet again become a victim of several road and rail construction projects as thousands of full grown trees are being cut on the name of development.
- Son Fixation Drives Families Mad (Tribune, Gayatri Rajwade, Sep 15, 2006)
Deviki Rana (name changed) is a housewife in Patiala.
- Lie Of The Land (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 15, 2006)
If one had doubts about the West Bengal government’s astounding mutability, its stance on the East Calcutta wetlands would put them to rest. Some time ago, the ruling party’s state secretary, Mr Biman Bose, seemed to have taken up the cudgels . . .
- Pak-Afghan Ties Can’T Be Derailed, Says Aziz (Daily Times, Zulfiqar Ghuman, Sep 14, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Wednesday that Pakistan was committed to Afghanistan’s development since stronger bilateral economic ties would benefit the region, stressing that no one would succeed in creating an environment of mistrust . . .
- India Will Not Compromise On Right To Recycle Spent N-Fuel' (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
It is required from an environmental point of view: Kakodkar
- What’S In A Deal, Asks Kakodkar (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Atomic Energy Commission chairman Mr Anil Kakodkar today said India should not “bother” if the proposed Indo-US civil nuclear agreement did not come through and also asserted that New Delhi would not accept any proposal that did not allow . . .
- Terror Has Many Victims (Deccan Herald, Rachna Bisht Rawat, Sep 14, 2006)
When night falls, the lights of distant hill villages sparkle in the dark and the head lights of approaching vehicles make fascinating circles of yellow on dark pools of fallen rain water...
- Impetus To Manufacturing (Deccan Herald, Alok Ray, Sep 14, 2006)
Indian manufacturing sector must absorb more cheap labour available in the country.
- Cairo At Sundown (Indian Express, HARSH DESAI, Sep 14, 2006)
The Khan-e-khalili market in Cairo is the beating heart of Cairo.
- All The Bidders For A Troubled Bank (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Sep 14, 2006)
Just a fortnight ago, when United Western Bank (UWB) topped the first-ever customer satisfaction survey of banks, the findings and timing of the survey seemed outlandish.
- Death Of A Tiger (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 14, 2006)
Sunday has proved to be a blot on the nation's resolve to save its tigers from becoming extinct.
- Ongc Signs Pact With Petrobras Of Brazil (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), India's largest oil producer, has signed an agreement with Petrobras of Brazil for cooperation in oil and gas exploration.
- In Denial Mode (Frontline, V. VENKATESAN, Sep 14, 2006)
As States fudge facts and figures to deny manual scavenging exists, the Supreme Court may scan their claims to get at the truth.
- The United (Western) Colours Of Idbi (The Financial Express, Sourav Majumdar, Sep 14, 2006)
Challenge for IDBI will be to convince its own shareholders that the decision was in their interest.
- Captured Live (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Indian literature, both in English and in the regional languages, has recorded the practice of untouchability in great detail.
- Who Says Poliovirus Detected In Four Countries Was From Up (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The news is not just that Uttar Pradesh accounts for as many as 255 polio cases out of the 283 reported across the country this year. The news is that Moradabad and five neighbouring districts in western UP, which account for 70 percent of India’s . . .
- Economic Progress And The Challenges (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Sep 14, 2006)
The three top international financial agencies have lauded the economic achievements of Pakistan during the last six years.
- Finding Funds For Ambitious Plans (Business Line, A. Vasudevan, Sep 14, 2006)
For the Eleventh Plan's Approach of faster and inclusive growth to happen, the country would need to make enormous investments.
- Miseries In Rain-Hit Areas (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 14, 2006)
THAT life has not returned to normal after last week’s heavy rains in Hyderabad can easily be gauged from report and photographs in newspapers. People are still seen wading through chest-high filthy stagnant water, carrying empty bottles as they . . .
- Do Not Postpone Living. Celebrate! (The Economic Times, PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA, Sep 14, 2006)
One man after having lost his wealth prayed to God and got a boon that from dawn to dusk on the following day, whatever land he covers by running, can be owned by him.
- Ceasefire Proposed In Kashmir (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir has suggested that a ceasefire be observed by militants and security forces in the disputed state during Ramzan, the Indian Express reported on Wednesday.
- 'Bullish On Energy-Saving Devices' (The Economic Times, SANJEEV SINHA, Sep 14, 2006)
The power-distribution equipment major, Havell, is currently exporting to over 51 countries and recently has also been very aggressive on diversification and acquisition fronts, both in India and abroad.
- Dam Safety Authority Inspects Mullaperiyar Dam Site (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The Dam Safety Authority on Wednesday inspected the Mullaperiyar dam, which has been in the limelight ever since a tremor in its vicinity on August 18.
- Tourism Project At Mangalam Dam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The State Government has given the sanction for a new tourism project at Mangalam dam, a continuation of the famous Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, 35 km from Palakkad town.
- Rain Deficit In The Northeast (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 14, 2006)
Much of the verdant northeastern region of India, some of it ordinarily inundated at this time of the year, has experienced deficient rainfall.
- Lesson Of Gore Ecofilm — Don't Vote On Personality (Hindu, Jonathan Freedland, Sep 14, 2006)
The former U.S. Vice-President delivers a stunning lesson on global warming.
- Kalam: Work For Autism-Free World (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
"Bring sense of equality among children"
- ‘Five Crore? Why So Less?’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
A mysterious VCD landed in media offices on Wednesday showing a person who appears to be Forest and Environment Minister C Chennigappa sitting with a huge pile of currency notes.
- ‘India Ready To Call Off N-Deal If Us Deviates’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
“We are waiting for the amendment. We will call off the deal if there are any changes in the agreement, and go ahead with our research and development,” Anil Kakodkar said.
- Ponder Over This (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 14, 2006)
The stance taken by Union ministries of tourism and culture vis-à-vis private participation in their affairs gives some food for thought.
- Planning For Defence Forces (Daily Excelsior, Brig. (Retd.) S.N. Sachadeva, Sep 14, 2006)
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) presided over by the Prime Minister has emphasised the need for defence preparedness for army, air force and navy in view of the deteriorating security . . .
- Deprived Of Life (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 14, 2006)
Mufti Mohammad Sayeed as the Chief Minister once hosted lunch for a Parliamentary team led by Mr Somnath Chatterjee (before he became the Lok Sabha Speaker) in the picturesque official guest house in the Dachigam preserve.
- One Dead Tiger (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 14, 2006)
The recovery of a dead tiger from poachers on the edge of the Corbett Tiger Reserve comes as an unfortunate confirmation.
- A Kashmir Ceasefire? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 14, 2006)
Tuesday's call by the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad for a ceasefire between the security forces and the Kashmiri militants could not have come at a more appropriate moment.
- Learning To Shield Our Academic Excellence (Indian Express, Arun Shourie, Sep 14, 2006)
About 8,000 foreign students are studying in India. In Australia, on the other hand, there are about 350,000 — and remember, we add to our numbers every year more than the total population of Australia.
- Who Says Polio Virus Detected In Four Countries Was From Western Up (Indian Express, Darshan Desai, Sep 14, 2006)
The news is not just that Uttar Pradesh accounts for as many as 255 polio cases out of the 283 reported across the country this year.
- Lula’S Lesson For Left Cousins (Telegraph, Ashis Chakrabarti, Sep 14, 2006)
The CPM may learn a thing or two about elections from Luiz Inacio Lula’s Workers’ Party, the largest Left force in Latin America.
- Dul Hydel Power Project Being Commissioned In Nov (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
One of the important hydel power projects having capacity to generate 390 MW power from river Chenab at Dul in Kishtwar tehsil of Doda district, is all set to be commissioned this November.
- World Needs Second Green Revolution (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 14, 2006)
The world needs a second green revolution to feed its growing population, the UN food agency says. In the next few decades, a major international effort would be required to feed the . . .
- `System Has Become More Pervasive' (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Interview with Martin Macwan, founder of Navsarjan.
- India's Shame (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Manual scavenging is still a disgusting reality in most States despite an Act of Parliament banning it.
- Caste Stranglehold (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
IF India has not been able to do away with a practice that is admittedly `a blot on humanity', it is because the issue goes beyond poverty, indifference, lack of awareness, or a reluctance to switch from traditional practices.
- Aec Chief: If Reprocessing Barred, India To Reject Deal (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, Dr Anil Kakodkar, said here on Wednesday that the country’s civilian nuclear programme would continue irrespective of the outcome of a bill pending before the US Congress.
- Out In The Open (Frontline, S. Dorairaj , Sep 14, 2006)
Tamil Nadu has miles to go before eliminating manual scavenging.
- Peace Is Within Reach, Says Musharraf (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Sep 13, 2006)
"Seize opportunity to resolve dispute"
Musharraf to hold talks with E.U. Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso
Flexibility, boldness needed to improve dialogue over Kashmir
- Little Men (News International, Shakir Husain, Sep 13, 2006)
We all come across them in our daily lives, and they seem to crawl up from under their rocks whenever they are least needed.
- Iraq On Brink Of Civil War: Annan (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
Describing Iraq as one of the most violence-ridden areas in the world, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has warned that there is a “grave danger” of the Iraqi state’s breakdown and the “potentiality” of civil war.
- Nam & The Pm (Indian Express, ANANDA MAJUMDAR, Sep 13, 2006)
The CPM is pleased that PM Manmohan Singh is leading the Indian delegation to the NAM meet in Cuba.
- You’Ve Been Had! (Indian Express, Madan Sabnavis, Sep 13, 2006)
What is the similarity between a person emerging from an airport, getting into a cab and ending up being charged more than he should, and a person who dines at an up-market restaurant and pays more than the amount on the menu card? Both are . . .
- Payback Time (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 13, 2006)
Non-resident Indian professionals particularly scientists who made it good abroad are now happy to plough back their expertise.
- A Town Called Malegaon (Indian Express, Pamela Philipose, Sep 13, 2006)
Mumbai and Malegaon may be 300 kilometres apart, but in many ways the two urban entities — the prosperous megapolis, on the one hand, and the straggly, impoverished town, on the other — share a common destiny.
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