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Articles 4921 through 5020 of 20008:
- Power Games (Business Standard, A K Bhattacharya, Jul 11, 2006)
India’s power sector today ails not just from inadequate addition to generation capacity.
- Saga Of Shame (Times of India, Manju Vaish, Jul 11, 2006)
The ugly brouhaha of the unceremonious sacking of AIIMS director, Dr P Venugopal, took me back a couple of years when Yanni performed in Agra with a moonlit Taj as a backdrop.
- Long Arm Of The Law (Times of India, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , Jul 11, 2006)
In an essay published some years ago, sociologist André Béteille observed that "ordinary people look up to judges in a way in which they no longer look up to legislators, ministers or civil servants".
- Us Urges China To Tackle N Korea (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
The United States on Sunday pushed China to apply more pressure on North Korea to end its missile tests and return to international nuclear disarmament talks. A top diplomat said the aim is to show that Kim Jong-il's government has "no support in the . .
- ‘Vajpayee Offered J&k Military Bases To Us To Fight Taliban’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
A former Indian navy chief has revealed that the former government of Atal Behari Vajpayee had offered the United States the use of military bases in Jammu and Kashmir and other areas to carry out strikes against Afghanistan in 2001.
- California Dropout Masterminded The Tapes For Al-Qaeda (Times Online (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
The accomplished hand of al-Qaeda’s own in-house production team appears to be behind the videos made by two of the July 7 bombers.
- Infrastructure Imperatives (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 10, 2006)
Two recent reports from the private sector go beyond policy rhetoric in their recommendations for development of key sectors.
- Nature’S Fury In Himachal (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Incessant heavy rain over the past 24 hours caused flash floods in several tributaries of the Sutlej.
- Strengthening Of Pakistan Navy (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 10, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has expressed determination of the Government to strengthen naval defence of the country. Talking to reporters, he indicated that the Pakistan Navy will be upgraded with new frigates, submarines and air-borne surveillance . . .
- The Anatomy And Lessons Of Inflation (The Financial Express, Saumitra Chaudhuri, Jul 10, 2006)
In India, unlike the developed world, the price pass-through of the oil surge still looms substantially.
- Projecting Inconvenient Eco-Truths (Business Line, C. Gopinath , Jul 10, 2006)
The former US Vice-President, Mr Al Gore, has turned environment evangelist. For some years now, he has been touring the world with a slick media presentation about the damage man is causing the environment. Mr Gore says that his objective is to . . .
- The Reoccupation Of Gaza (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 10, 2006)
There is arguably no modern state that more shamelessly employs the propaganda technique of the Big Lie than Israel. Since July 6, Israel has been deploying its military forces in an operation to reoccupy Northern Gaza, killing dozens of . . .
- A Little “Excess”, A Little “Technique” (Tribune, Robert Fisk, Jul 10, 2006)
Lord Blair is always being completely and absolutely honest with us. He is always absolutely convinced he was right to invade Iraq (even when the rest of the world completely realises the opposite). He is always completely and absolutely certain . . .
- Naxal Menace (Tribune, P.V. Ramana, Jul 10, 2006)
Travelling by horse back is the fastest mode of communication in the tribal-inhabited remote and interior forest areas of this (East Godavari) district,” said my guide during a visit to the Naxalite-Maoist-affected parts of the Andhra-Orissa Border . . .
- Mittal Invades Orissa (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 10, 2006)
It is a credit to the almost predatory image that Mr Laxmi Niwas Mittal has acquired as an “acquisitions king” that within a few hours of his landing here in India, rumours were rife that Tata Steel was worried and they were raising their stake in . . .
- Will Loan Waivers Help Farmers? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 10, 2006)
Many economists, social activists and other advocacy groups have pointed out several socio-economic and structural factors, including India’s entry into the WTO, responsible for agrarian distress.
- Musharraf Urges People To Stand Against Extremism, Terrorism (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 10, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf on Sunday expressed his firm commitment to the economic development and promotion of tourism in Chitral and Northern Areas and called upon the masses to make proactive efforts in staving off extremism and terrorism . . .
- Pakistan’S Democratic Predicament (Dawn, Talat Masood, Jul 10, 2006)
As during most part of its chequered history, Pakistan stands once again at the crossroads and the 2007 elections could be a landmark event that could shape the future destiny of the nation.
- Sainiks Shut Down Maharashtra (Pioneer, TN Raghunatha, Jul 10, 2006)
Widespread protests after Meenatai statue desecrated ---- Angry Shiv Sainiks went on a rampage after unidentified miscreants desecrated the statue of Sena chief Bal Thackeray's late wife Meenatai at Shivaji Park in north-central Mumbai early on . . .
- Newborn Left To Die (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 10, 2006)
A newborn baby, left in the middle of a busy street in south-east China, was run over by cars before being discovered by shocked residents.
- Land Use Policy (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 10, 2006)
Without it, agriculture will suffer ---- Land is the subject of most disputes in India. It divides families, promotes social tension and is often the reason behind ghastly crimes as well.
- Musharraf’S Kashmir Vision Evokes Popular Support: Attique (Pakistan Observer, Hameed Shaheen, Jul 10, 2006)
Sardar Attique Ahmad Khan, president ruling All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference, (AJKMC) has said that President General Pervez Musharraf’s Kashmir Vision has evoked popular support in Kashmir.
- Old Age Blues (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 10, 2006)
The proposal for a reduction in pension entitlement led to an unprecedented strike by workers in Britain on 30 March. Indeed, almost all over the world demonstrations are being organised against government attempts to reform this sector.
- A Swiss Model To Make The Hills Come Alive (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Jul 10, 2006)
Describing the integrationist approach used by the Swiss in developing their hill regions, P. V. INDIRESAN points out how a simple six-point programme, infused with a commitment to the best quality, can jump-start services to at least the more . . .
- Tourism Development Plan For The Nilgiris Submitted To Government (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Aims at making hill station a round-the-year vacation destination
Economic well-being of the district depends on tourism
Municipality seeks funds to purchase three generators
Action will be taken against unauthorised constructions
- Children Coming To Terms With Life After Tsunami (Hindu, KAUSALYA SANTHANAM, Jul 10, 2006)
Voluntary, State agencies help them get over the past and look ahead
Children's clubs set up to encourage sports, cultural activities
Games played on the seashore helped them overcome fear of the waves
Play-way method used to help children . . .
- New Initiatives For J&k Farm Sector (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 10, 2006)
Jammu and Kashmir has a vast potential for development of its horticulture sector particularly in respect of fruits like apple, pear, apricot, mango, citrus and walnut.
- Growing Sino-Indian Relations (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 10, 2006)
Slowly and steadily, the Sino-Indian relations are experiencing a thaw in their bilateral relations. Interestingly, the thaw in bilateral relations between the two countries is so slow, that rest of the world seems to have not noticed it.
- Faith Is Divine, Has No Rider (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 10, 2006)
Faith can move mountains. It is only too well known. For the majority around the globe it is the greatest curative.
- Heat Wave In Kashmir Valley Forces Closure Of Schools (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
With no let up in the heat wave sweeping the Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced a ten-day summer vacation for schools beginning Monday.
- High Incidence Of Hiv In Ship-Breaking Yards: Survey (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
It shows that alcoholism is also rampant among the workers
38 confirmed cases of AIDS, 50-55 cases of STDs reported every week
Health problems also high due to unhygienic living conditions
- Monsoon Hits North India (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
26 people killed in house collapse incidents in Uttar Pradesh
- Delhiites Witness First Monsoon Showers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Power problems in the capital also solved to an extent Power problems in the capital also solved to an extent
- Kumaraswamy To Make Attempt To Give Cabinet Berth To Women (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
You must concede that today the top posts in the administration are given to women'
- Half Way To Getting It Right (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 10, 2006)
The dominant view at the Stanford conference was that India was still half way to getting it right, and many of the lessons from elsewhere and current economic wisdom were still to be fully assimilated into the policy chain.
- N-Deal: Jaswant Warns Against Rush (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Jul 10, 2006)
The Indo-US nuclear agreement is not an energy agreement; it is and should have been promoted as a strategic agreement, says former foreign minister Jaswant Singh.
- Launch A Movement Against Drugs (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Unodc's theme "Drugs are not child's play" for this year is a wake-up call on a menace that is assuming epidemic proportions.
- A Walk On The Wild Side (Hindu, CORPORATE BUREAU, Jul 10, 2006)
The pains of trekking in Sikkim are worth the effort to see the Kanchenjunga.
A few log huts separated by a narrow stream, that's all there is at Dzongri.
- Monsoon Magic (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
George Oommen paints to reawaken the feeling the image brought when he first saw it. Once the feeling returns, the painting is over.
His works are impressionistic in their fidelity to colour and light.
- Never Having To Be Sorry About Love (Indian Express, FARAH BARIA, Jul 10, 2006)
It has always been this way, I guess, from Lord Ram to Ramesh Sippy. Although love and marriage are not necessarily the same thing anywhere in the world, in India they are almost mutually exclusive.
- Dharma Of Money (Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Jul 10, 2006)
What is harder — to create wealth or to give it away? The desire for wealth is really a desire to get into the flow of what Sri Aurobindo defined as the Money Force.
- Swimming And Sinking With The News (Indian Express, Shailaja Bajpai, Jul 10, 2006)
Why do people watch news channels even when they suspect, no, truly believe, that they exaggerate everything to the power of a hundred? Ankle-deep water in Mumbai during the monsoon is, according to everyone who lives there, akin to wearing . . .
- Iron Man Cometh (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 10, 2006)
It was not surprising that L N Mittal headed east after concluding his deal with Arcelor. While his acquisitions are geared towards being in control of costs and supplies in a situation of glut, he also wants to reap the benefits of high growth in . . .
- Find `Happiness' In Bangkok (Hindu, JANARDHAN ROYE, Jul 10, 2006)
Away from its crowds and chaotic traffic, Bangkok can be surprisingly charming.
- Bridging The Power Gap (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 10, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has advised the KESC to raise its generation capacity as a first step to improving the power situation in Karachi.
- Lahore Has Had Enough Of This ‘Progress’ (News International, Khusro Mumtaz, Jul 10, 2006)
Due to travel and work exigencies this column will be, of necessity, shorter than usual and is being written in a frantic rush to meet its deadline.
- Manmohan Meets Sonia, Reviews Political Situation (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Against the backdrop of embarrassing developments for the UPA coalition and rumours of his resignation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today held discussions with Congress president Sonia Gandhi and some senior party leaders and took stock of the . . .
- Israel Moves Further Into Northern Gaza (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Jul 08, 2006)
After announcing on Friday that Israel had killed 40 Palestinian fighters during the ongoing push into Gaza, Chief of Staff Dan Khalutz admitted that the campaign to halt rocket attacks on Israeli cities cannot be completely effective.
- Police Warn Of More Terror Strikes (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
One year after four young British Muslims blew themselves up on London’s transport system, killing 52 people and wounding 700, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Ian Blair described the threat faced by Britain as “grim”.
- Bhava Of Humility (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The Azhwars are hailed as preceptors because their hymns reflect not merely the essence of the scriptures, but celebrate the Bhava of humility in their love and devotion to the Lord.
- Verdant Delhi (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jul 08, 2006)
By using Pradip Krishen's book, you will find you have become an amateur botanist.
- Lady Officer Commanding (Tribune, Maj Gen (retd) Rajendra Nath, Jul 08, 2006)
There has been great discussion in the press and television regarding the treatment being given to women officers in the Army, which has come in for special criticism. The Vice Chief of the Army Staff had to offer his regrets-cum-apology regarding . . .
- Tribal Rights And Wrongs (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Jul 08, 2006)
Conservation must lead to integration not exclusion. There is no dichotomy between tribes and wildlife
- Jobless Growth Is Meaningless (The Economic Times, ARUN FIRODIA, Jul 08, 2006)
Everyone is rejoicing at the 8% GDP growth India has clocked last three years with highly visible signs of prosperity everywhere.
- Energy Needs To Double By 2010 (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 08, 2006)
According to a report, Pakistan’s energy requirements would double by the year 2010. In a related development, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has allowed WAPDA to set up thermal power plants to generate additional power in view of the growing needs.
- Reactivation Of Cci (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 08, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf, on Thursday, reconstituted the Council of Common Interest (CCI), headed by the Prime Minister and comprising four Chief Ministers and three Federal Ministers, to resolve issues relating to mineral resources, oil and gas, ...
- It Rained News This Week, But Coverage Leaked (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Jul 08, 2006)
Thank you, Muthuvel Karunanidhi. Thank you, Anbumani Ramadoss. Thank you, Manmohan Singh. Thank you, Sonia Gandhi.
- Cci Back To Life (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 08, 2006)
Whatever else the abortive sale of the Pakistan Steel Mills might or might not have done, one good coming out of it is the revival of the . . .
- Habitat Loss, Climate Change Hit Amphibians (Hindu, Ian Sample , Jul 08, 2006)
Fifty of the world's leading conservation experts are calling for an urgent rescue mission to save frogs, newts, and other amphibians from extinction. They believe fast action is needed to save the planet's 5,743 amphibian species after research . . .
- Getting There (Business Standard, T N Ninan, Jul 08, 2006)
It may seem premature to make the claim, so one will have to hedge the assertion in many ways.
- A Long Neglected Area (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 08, 2006)
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has again sought to place occupational safety and health high on the global agenda through the adoption of a new Convention at its 95th annual conference . . .
- Did Mumbai Really Drown? (Hindu, Kalpana Sharma , Jul 08, 2006)
Will the misery of the monsoon turn out to be a blessing in disguise?
- Usual Stirrings Felt In Tamil Nadu (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 08, 2006)
Once again it's time for India to worry about Sri Lankan Tamil refugees. The national security ramifications of the civil war in the island nation cannot be wished . . .
- Bleak House~ii (Statesman, Jagmohan , Jul 08, 2006)
Cities Drifting Towards Physical And Moral Degradation
The sprawling and ever-increasing jhuggi-Jhompris of Delhi, the chawls and zodapattis of Mumbai, the bustees of Kolkata, the katchi-abadi of Karachi, the baladis of Cairo, the kampunga . . .
- New Technologies Making Gm Crops Obsolete (Tribune, Jeremy Rifkin, Jul 08, 2006)
FOR years the life science companies — Monsanto, Syngenta, Bayer, Pioneer Hi-Bred — have argued that genetically modified food is the next great scientific and technological revolution in agriculture and the only efficient and cheap way to feed . . .
- Bon Bibi In Sunderbans (Tribune, G.K. Gupta, Jul 08, 2006)
Septuagenarian Balai Das I met in the Sunderbans years ago had a sordid story to tell.
- Corruption In Govt, Party Not To Be (Tribune, Yoginder Gupta, Jul 08, 2006)
Congress men owing allegiance to Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, today managed impressive turnout at the first public rally organised by the party after the resignation of Mr Bhajan Lal from the post of HPCC president.
- A Step Towards Privatisation Of Nalco (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Jul 08, 2006)
The government's decision to sell 10 per cent of its stake in Nalco meets with stiff resistance in Orissa.
- Varanasi To Offer ‘Moksh Tourism’ (Asian Age, Amita Verma, Jul 08, 2006)
Varanasi, the city of ghats, is gearing up to welcome a new brand of tourists — the moksh tourists.
- Token Gesture For Nanoscience (Frontline, R. Ramachandran, Jul 08, 2006)
The government and industry have not given enough attention to nanoscience, at the peril of losing out in the technological race.
- The Most Expensive Slum (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Jul 08, 2006)
The monsoon in Mumbai was once associated with romance… Nargis and Raj Kapoor under that famous black umbrella walking besides street-lights misty with rain...
- Lula Vs Chavez In Mexico City (Indian Express, Mini Kapoor, Jul 08, 2006)
On Sunday, 41 million voters cast their choice for the country’s next president.
- Cci At Last (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 08, 2006)
The government's long overdue decision on Thursday to revive the Council of Common Interests (CCI) is welcome.
- Pm Asks Kesc To Boost Power Generation (News International, Azfar-ul-Ashfaque, Jul 08, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has expressed satisfaction over the privatisation of the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) and its performance and asked its management to take all possible measures to increase the power generation capacity . . .
- Nice Welcomes Judicial Probe, Wants All Officials To Be Questioned (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Officials are misleading the Legislative Assembly on the project, says Kheny
Kheny says the bhoomi puja will be performed on July 11
MUDA insists on getting Rs. 84 lakh first for the land acquired
- Privatisation: Need For A New Approach (Dawn, Dr Tariq Hassan, Jul 08, 2006)
DAWN’s June 26 editorial, entitled “Need for a policy re-think”, regarding the Supreme Court decision annulling the privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills provides a much needed pause, not only for the government to re-think its privatisation policy . . .
- Central Team To Visit Kerala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
To make an on-the-spot assessment of the extensive damage caused by rain
- Eia Notification: Manmohan's Intervention Sought (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Make it more robust and less time-consuming, say groups
More consultations with stakeholders demanded
"Undemocratic, unresponsive manner adopted by MoEF"
Say it will lead to unrest, impoverishment
- Rs.10-Crore Plan To Develop Meenakshi Temple (Hindu, S. Vijay Kumar, Jul 08, 2006)
District administration, Corporation and TNEB join hands for largest ever exercise to retain its architectural splendour
- Agent Who Led Bin Laden Hunt Criticises Cia (Guardian (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The man who led America's hunt for Osama bin Laden has said the CIA was wrong to disband the only unit devoted entirely to the terrorist leader's pursuit - just at a time when al-Qaida is reasserting its influence over global jihad.
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