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Articles 7821 through 7920 of 20008:
- Govt Will Rehabilitate Narmada Oustees: Patil (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
Noting that the Government valued NBA activist Medha Patkar's views on the Sardar Sarovar Project, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil on Monday said the Centre would do all it could to rehabilitate people displaced by the dam built over the Narmada.
- Sanity Prevailed (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 18, 2006)
Delhi sets a rare example
- Home Bound (Tribune, A.J. Philip, Apr 18, 2006)
Destiny brought us together in the same compartment of Kerala Sampark Kranti Express.
- India And The Wto (Hindu, Raghu Dayal , Apr 18, 2006)
Comprehensive volume on issues that affect trade from an Indian viewpoint
- The Beleaguered Big Cat (Hindu, G. ANANTHAKRISHNAN, Apr 18, 2006)
An authoritative book about a powerful predator that is today threatened by plain human greed
- The Poor Have Only Voting Rights ! (Daily Excelsior, Ramesh Kanitkar, Apr 18, 2006)
The lopsided Indian economic growth has divided the country between two segments - 10 per cent of the population only enjoys all the benefits while the remaining 90 per cent are left to the mercy of god to fend for themselves, not even with a . . .
- Heritage Conservation (Daily Excelsior, Dr Pragya Khanna, Apr 18, 2006)
It was on 18 April 1982 that the celebration of World Heritage Day was suggested on the occasion of a symposium organized by ICOMOS, International council for monuments and sites.
- A Tale Of Two Roads (The Economic Times, Prabhu Ghate, Apr 18, 2006)
While the East West Economic Corridor has facilitated regional cooperation between the once belligerent nations of East Asia, regional non-cooperation is holding up progress on the Asian Highway.
- Dangers Of Bilateral Investment Treaties (Business Line, C. P. Chandrasekhar, Apr 18, 2006)
In recent years, bilateral investment treaties (BITs) have proliferated especially for developing countries, yet they remain largely secret and outside the realm of public scrutiny and audit. In this edition of Macroscan, C. P. Chandrasek har and . . .
- History's Haunted Heretic (Pioneer, Sandhya Jain, Apr 18, 2006)
Imagine a scenario in which Ravana was no villain, but a beloved brother of Rama. Such a fundamental transformation in the portrayal of a key character in an epic could hardly occur without an equally elemental alteration in the status of other . . .
- Ghost Schools Galore (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 18, 2006)
Given the deplorable state of education in the country, it should come as no surprise that according to a consumer rights group, there are 30,000 ghost schools in the country.
- World Of Changing Ammas (Pioneer, K Govindan Kutty , Apr 18, 2006)
One thing in circulation most widely in Chennai is a word: Amma. Not merely Chennai.
- Sense On Narmada (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 18, 2006)
Enforce Monday’s SC order
- Oil’S Not Well (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 18, 2006)
ONGC’s windfall has little to do with competence
- On The Move: Yes, But On A Slippery Track (Dawn, Murtaza Razvi, Apr 18, 2006)
There are a few lessons to be learnt by the rulers of Punjab as well as their counterparts in other provinces from the way Punjab has been emerging as a hub of industry and commerce in recent years.
- Build The Dam, Now (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 18, 2006)
Till the Supreme Court stepped in on Monday and put to rest speculation over whether or not the height of the Sardar Sarovar Project dam, better known as the Narmada dam, can be raised from 110 m to 121.92 m, it seemed the . . .
- The Currency For Carbon Trading (Business Line, Almitra Patel, Apr 18, 2006)
Developed countries have agreed that if their industries cannot reduce carbon emissions themselves in their own countries, they will pay others like India (a signatory to the Kyoto Protocol) to do it for them.
- Rehab That Builds Lives (Indian Express, Sonu Jain, Apr 18, 2006)
In Pipri village, Madhya Pradesh, there may not be celebrations immediately following the Supreme Court judgment.
- Narmada’S Dilemma (Indian Express, SAPNA SHARMA, Apr 18, 2006)
On most public issues, I can take a position without much difficulty. But there is one issue — Narmada — on which I am torn.
- Eelam Issue Takes The Backstage (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
Compulsions of alliance politics have acted as a check on parties and leaders backing the cause of the Sri Lankan Tamils, says V. Jayanth
- Isro Likely To Get Orders To Build Two More Communication Satellites, . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
The organisation recently signed a commercial contract with EADS Astrium
ISRO Satellite Integration and Test Establishment inaugurated
Need for reliability, quality and timely delivery stressed
- Space Technology Will Determine Development Of The . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
Inaugurates `Space-Tech' lecture series in Bharathidasan University
- Priority For Amenities In Tourist Centres: Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
Estuary View Resort near Sadashivgad inaugurated
Two houseboats of Jungle Lodges inaugurated
Houseboats available for holding seminars, symposiums
- Govt Agrees To Major Demands Of Bhopal Victims (Tribune, Vibha Sharma, Apr 18, 2006)
Survivors unhappy over PM’s inability to hold Dow, UCC accountable
- The Struggle For Survival (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 18, 2006)
The rural poor are often at the end of irrigation systems, and at the whim of richer upstream users for water, or pushed out onto land dependent totally on ...increasingly erratic rainfall.
- A Revolution Next Door (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 18, 2006)
The people of Nepal are furious with King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev.
- Don’T Damn Dam (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 18, 2006)
Keep it above politics, armtwisting
- Untrusted King (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 18, 2006)
See the writing on the wall
- 10.2 P.C. Gdp Growth In 1st Quarter: Hu Jintao (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
President seeks efficiency and quality
- Muddying The Waters, Soz Passes The Narmada Dam Buck To Pm (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Deadlock Gujarat Cong, BJP MPs urge PM to let work go on, he says no decision taken to suspend construction; Modi begins fast, says Delhi, NBA ‘hand-in-glove’
- Spiritual Experience (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
The bliss of spiritual experience is difficult to express and mystics who have revelled in union with God speak about it only metaphorically.
- King Feels The Heat, Meets India, Us Envoys (Indian Express, YUBARAJ GHIMIRE, Apr 17, 2006)
As the capital and urban areas of the Himalayan kingdom reel with shortage of essential commodities in the wake of the a crippling strike that has further fuelled anti-monarchy sentiments, King Gyanendra has indicated he is worried about the general . . .
- Towards A Safer World For Women (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Jagori, a non-government organisation, is attempting to literally "light" the way to safety for women.
- Manmohan Studying Soz Report On Dam Issue (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Centre says it will await outcome of Monday's hearing in Court
BJP, Gujarat Congress teams meet Prime Minister
Medha Patkar's fast enters 19th day
Narendra Modi begins hunger strike
- The Cost Of 3ºC Global Rise In Temperature (Hindu, Alok Jha, Apr 17, 2006)
Global temperatures will rise by an average of 3º C due to climate change and cause catastrophic damage around the world unless governments take urgent action, according to the U.K. Government's chief scientist.
- The Child, The Media And The Law (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 17, 2006)
The Hindu carried a report from Mumbai, headlined "Jail for 2 Britons for child abuse.
- Narmada Project: Clearing The Confusion (Hindu, Ramaswamy R. Iyer, Apr 17, 2006)
The factual answers to ten relevant questions are clear. Now the Prime Minister needs to act justly and responsibly, in line with the Supreme Court's judgment.
- A New Kind Of History Textbook (Hindu, Sumit Sarkar, Apr 17, 2006)
Books just brought out by the NCERT teach history in creative ways. All themes are sought to be looked at from the angle of everyday life and its changing patterns, bringing history down from the distant skies, as it were.
- People's Needs Over Party Politics (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 17, 2006)
Once again, the politics of expediency has taken precedence over the needs of people.
- Nepal Parties Intensify Agitation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Kathmandu: Instensifying their agitation against King Gyanendra, Nepal's Opposition on Sunday launched a ``non-cooperation movement'' and asked people not to pay taxes to the Royal government, as police fired at protesters in various parts of the . . .
- Semiconductor Industry Poised For Dynamic Growth In India (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
The meteoric rise of many user industries means an assured vigorous market
The growth in consumption and changes in regulation to encourage local manufacture have attracted a number of foreign companies to establish manufacturing facilities.
- Kuvempu Should Be Made Known To Other Regions . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
The Chief Minster emphasises the need for translating Kuvempu's works in all Indian languages
- Park With Rajiv Gandhi Tag At Vanasthalipuram In 6 Months (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Five parks being developed to create lung space, says HUDA
Attractions like joggers' pathway, swimming pool, children's play area, etc
47-acre Autonagar land may be developed into beautiful park: Sudheer Reddy
Sabita Reddy lauds HUDA for taking up O
- Ltte Suspends Participation In Geneva Talks (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Apr 17, 2006)
Wants Lanka Govt. to remove "hurdles"
- Umbrella That Kept Out The Red Storm (Indian Express, SUBRATA NAGCHOUDHURY, Apr 17, 2006)
In the death of Abu Barkat Ataul Ghani Khan Chowdhury the West Bengal Congress has lost a leader who had always played his own brand of politics.
- Shutter Down Strike In Balochistan (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 17, 2006)
Shutter down strike was observed in Balochistan on Saturday against the alleged military action in the province, siege of Akhtar Mengal’s house and merger of Levies into Police force on the call of PONM and the four-party Baloch Alliance.
- Narmada: No Plan To Stop Work, Says Pm (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
An all-party delegation from Gujarat, including parliamentarians from the Congress and the BJP on Sunday met the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, urging him to allow continuance of construction work on the Narmada Dam, following which the PMO . . .
- Is Azad Cm Of Kashmir Alone? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 17, 2006)
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has virtually rejected the 23-year old Wazir Commission Report (WCR) and asserted that Kashmir, like the Jammu province, too needed more districts "either through an executive order" or on the basis . . .
- The End Of Macro-Economic Policy? (The Financial Express, Alok Sheel, Apr 17, 2006)
Macro parameters are insensitive to domestic policy with convergence in the real . . .
- Mullaperiyar: Minister Slams Jayalalithaa (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Says she is making it a campaign issue
- Gom's Confidential Report (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 17, 2006)
This is the text, obtained exclusively by The Hindu, of "A Brief Note on the Assessment of Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R & R) Sites and Submergence of Villages of the Sardar Sarovar Project." The note marked confidential and dated April 9, 2006,
- World Of Changing Ammas (Pioneer, K Govindan Kutty , Apr 17, 2006)
One thing in circulation most widely in Chennai is a word: Amma. Not merely Chennai.
- Cong Makes Mp Scapegoat In Narmada Politics (Pioneer, Yoga Rangatia, Apr 17, 2006)
Dam on Narmada is not only caught in the crossfire between anti and pro-dam activist, but also in politics of riparian States.
- Height Of Injustice, Gujarat Mps Tell Manmohan (Pioneer, Yoga Rangatia, Apr 17, 2006)
The UPA Government is speaking with a forked tongue on the politically volatile issue relating to the construction work on the Sardar Sarovar Project on river Narmada.
- Nuclear Deal~i (Statesman, DIPAK BASU, Apr 17, 2006)
Once again, the Indian foreign policy establishment could not differentiate euphoria from the reality regarding the nuclear offer from the USA.
- Ltte Suspend Participation In Swiss Talks (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Tamil Tiger rebels today announced they were suspending participation in Swiss talks with Sri Lankan government on saving their faltering ceasefire.
- Modi Goes On Fast Over Narmada Dam (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday began a 51-hour fast to protest the "anti-development" stance of the central government over the Narmada dam, considered the "lifeline" of the state.
- Scaring Tactics (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 17, 2006)
The twin blasts that rocked the Jama Masjid of Delhi on Friday marks a new twist in the terrorist campaign to destabilise India.
- Fuel Rations In Nepal, Anti-King Strike Hits Prices (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Hundreds of cars and motorcycles queued up at gas stations in the Nepali capital on Monday as fuel supplies dwindled on the 12th day of a general strike called by anti-monarchy activists.
- Forests Development In Jammu & Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Dr M P Gupta, Apr 17, 2006)
The nature has endowed the State of Jammu & Kashmir with forest resources, but not much attention has been paid to the promotion, conservation and protection of natural wealth.
- Sheila Pinning Hopes On Sonia Vihar To Tide Over Water Crisis (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Pressure on U.P. Government to release water
Inauguration of development works worth Rs.55 lakhs at Sangam Vihar
Plan to strengthen and widen the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road
- Narmada Dam Work To Continue: Pm (Hindustan Times, Shekhar Iyer, Apr 17, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has sought to defuse the rising tension on the Narmada dam controversy, with his spokesperson saying no decision has yet been taken to stop construction work at the Sardar Sarovar dam and nothing will be done against . . .
- Kashmir Militants Coming Home, Says India General (Reuters, Sheikh Mushtaq, Apr 17, 2006)
India's most senior army general in Kashmir said on Sunday that militants based in Pakistani Kashmir have been giving up arms and returning to their homes in the Indian part of the Himalayan region following last year's devastating earthquake.
- Dmk Fields A Poet In A Different Poll Battle (Deccan Herald, S Murari, Apr 17, 2006)
Her name figures in the DMK’s list of candidates as Rokkaiah Malick. But she does not use her husband’s name, a sign of feminist streak in her.
- Pmo: Dam Work Not Suspended (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Twenty-six MPs of the BJP and Congress from Gujarat met the prime minister and urged him to allow the continuance of construction work on the Narmada dam.
- Red Mark For India On Green Issue (Tribune, Vibha Sharma, Apr 17, 2006)
The latest international summary for policy makers on environment, the Pilot 2006 Environment Performance Index, has ranked India almost at the bottom among 133 countries in the world as far as its environmental policy making and performance . . .
- Three Protesters (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 17, 2006)
It has become easy to dismiss or trivialize public protest in India. ‘Activism’ is perceived as falling into one of three . . .
- Development Smokescreen In Kerala Elections (Tribune, T.P. Sreenivasan, Apr 17, 2006)
Kerala is a state that has prided itself on experimenting with and evolving ideologies, but no candidate seems to be fighting the elections on the ideological platform this time.
- Waiting For Maid (Tribune, Ramesh Luthra, Apr 17, 2006)
Willy-nilly I enter the kitchen. Heave a deep sigh. A shocking — rather disgusting — sight greets me. Practically unnerves me. Can’t stand it.
- Orientalia (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 17, 2006)
Tagore inscribed the Orient into the trajectory of humanism
Telling Tales Amit Chaudhuri Part 2 of a six-part essay. The third part of this essay will appear next sunday
- Pm Washes Hands Of Narmada Dam (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Faced with protests from MPs belonging to BJP and his own Congress, rising pro-dam passions, and mounting concern over Narendra Modi’s skillful transformation of the issue of Narmada water into one of Gujarat’s pride, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh . . .
- No Decision To Stop Work On Dam: Pmo (Tribune, Prashant Sood, Apr 17, 2006)
Coming together against any move by the Centre to suspend the Narmada Control Authority decision to raise the height of the Sardar Sarovar dam, BJP and Congress MPs from Gujarat today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying the project was . . .
- Modi Begins Fast; Medha Patkar’S Effigy Burnt (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
After taking blessings of several religious leaders, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today began his 51-hour hunger strike in protest the Centre’s stand on the Sardar Sarovar Dam height issue.
- The Joke Called Higher Education (Indian Express, Seema Alavi, Apr 17, 2006)
Reservations will not destroy higher education; the damage has already been . . .
- Modi’S Best Friend: Soz (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 17, 2006)
Let's look at the brighter side—Saifuddin Soz is not the final arbiter on the Narmada issue.
- Poaching Forces Leopards To Stray Into Human Habitation (Deccan Herald, Shankar Bennur, Apr 16, 2006)
Chamundi Hills, located in the City, is not only home to leopards, but also for small mammals like civet cats, jackals, black-naped hares, scaly anteaters, mongoose, freshwater otters and birds like egrets and ibis.
- In Search Of Nirvana (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 16, 2006)
Despite the local govt’s code of conduct for foreigners, Pushkar retains its spiritual appeal, says Shishir Prashant
- Peace In Them Hills (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 16, 2006)
Georgina Carneiro visits Horsely hills in Andhra Pradesh, where the ‘Valley View’ puts even the famous ‘Tippu’s Drop’ in Nandi hills to shame.
- Not A Fair Portrayal (Hindu, SOMA BASU, Apr 16, 2006)
An analysis of 200 advertisements shows that sexism and gender stereotyping are still prevalent in the advertising industry.
- Far From The Madding Crowd (Hindu, SMITA JAIN, Apr 16, 2006)
Take a break from your regular routine to enjoy the rustic charms and natural beauty of Sonapani.
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