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Articles 8321 through 8420 of 20008:
- Unhygienic Conditions Upset Tourists In Udhagamandalam (Hindu, D. Radhakrishnan, Apr 03, 2006)
Officials say involvement of people is essential
- Balakot Reconstruction (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 03, 2006)
The decision to commence the reconstruction phase of the quake-ravaged areas from April 7 has not come too soon.
- Sabarimala Temple Festival Begins; Launch Of Master Plan On April 7 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
The 10-day annual festival at Lord Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala began with the auspicious flag hoisting ceremony on Sunday morning.
- Through The Skin Of Living (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
Nesa Gschwend’s performance Sing a Song, juxtaposing and permeating the artist's sensitive bodily presence with the visually evocative film and sound, let one grasp her simultaneously subtle and high-charged approach that focuses on the inner and the exte
- Some Rules To Live By (Deccan Herald, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Apr 03, 2006)
You are on this planet for a very unique purpose; not just to eat, sleep and talk. Remember you are here for a big cause — never lose your smile. However we need to follow some rules. They are called yama and niyama.
- World Scrambles To Feed China’S Appetite For Metal (Deccan Herald, Don Lee , Apr 03, 2006)
China's imports of scrap metal surged nearly 30 percent last year, and the trend is not likely to abate
- Centre's Nod For Haryana Dairy Projects (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
Central Government has sanctioned two ambitious projects involving an investment of Rs 25 crore to give boost to dairy development in Haryana, Minister of State for Cooperation Meena Mandal said here today.
- Assam Votes Today, Won’T Be Walk In A Tea Garden (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
As they wake up to their morning cup of tea tomorrow—first day, first show of the Assam Assembly elections—Congress leaders in the state will perhaps sip it with one bitter reminder. Tea labourers hold the key to 35 of the 126 Assembly constituencies in t
- Stranded In A Place Called Impasse (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Apr 03, 2006)
Is the demilitarisation of Jammu and Kashmir a workable next-step in the dialogue process?
- Delivering Services To Citizens (Tribune, Rohit Kansal, Apr 03, 2006)
The Punjab Finance Minister in his budget for 2006-07, has proposed “privatisation of rural health services”.
- China, Australia Sign Uranium Deal (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
Australia and China signed deals on Monday clearing the way for Beijing to buy Australian uranium - but only for use in its nuclear power stations.
- Intriguing Pattern Of Global Capital Flows (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
Any attempt to address the current problems will require a forum broader than the G7/G8 and wielding political clout
In addition to the benefits from a domestic demand led strategy, a less export oriented strategy would also contribute to ultimate . . .
- Now, Robots Will Get Rid Of Bombs (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
Technological help for disposing of bombs may soon come to the aid of security forces as defence scientists have perfected a remote control-operated robot for the purpose.
- India Ready To Have Dialogue With ‘Kashmiri Militants’ (Pakistan Observer, Aroosa Alam, Apr 01, 2006)
Islamabad—Indian High Commissioner S. Menon said here on Friday that his government was ready to talk with all Kashmiri factions including militant groups as Indian Constitution allowed such talks for the peace and security of the country
- Making The Most Of An Mba (Tribune, Ajit Jain, Apr 01, 2006)
During the last few years there have been some negative reports in the media about a Master’s in Business Administration, with headlines like ‘MBA loses its cachet in the business world,’ and that MBAs have ‘lost their lustre.
- Economic Growth Is About Better Life For Individuals (Business Line, D. Murali , Apr 01, 2006)
Economics is about people — something that economists have done a very bad job at explaining. To help you see the world like an economist, and become a savvier consumer and voter, Tim Harford offers . . .
- Christie's Drops 'Fake' Indian Art (Hindustan Times, Namita Bhandare, Apr 01, 2006)
As many as six paintings at Christie's auction of contemporary Indian art in New York on Thursday were withdrawn over questions of their authenticity.
- 5 Bills Passed In Assembly (Daily Excelsior, Sanjeev Pargal, Apr 01, 2006)
Last day of the first budget session of Congress-led coalition Government today saw the ruling party members and supporters protesting in the Assembly, castigating the Ministers and casting serious aspersions on each other. While the PDP MLAs . . .
- Un-Real Estate (Business Standard, T N Ninan, Apr 01, 2006)
When you hear of flats going in Mumbai at Rs 50,000 and Rs 70,000 per square foot, and housing plots in Delhi’s suburb of Gurgaon at Rs 1 lakh per square yard, it should be obvious that an asset price bubble is building up in real estate.
- Japan Okays Rs 1,699-Cr Metro Loan (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Announcing Japan’s decision to extend the loan, Minister in-charge of Economic Affairs in the Embassy H Yanagi said at the Japanese Embassy on Friday afternoon that the requirement of CCEA clearance was of a technical nature.
- Sun Tv: Right Signals (Business Standard, Niraj Bhatt, Apr 01, 2006)
Despite Sun TV’s complete dominance of the market in the south— it is the largest television broadcaster in Tamil Nadu and Kerala with four Tamil and two Malayalam channels - its revenues grew at just around 7 per cent in FY05 and 12 per cent annualised i
- Structural Shift In Economy (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 01, 2006)
SPEAKING at the ground-breaking ceremony of a steel mill in Karachi, President Pervez Musharraf said that the focus of the economy would gradually shift from agriculture and textiles to engineering and heavy industry so as to promote a significant . . .
- Pink City Wows Prince (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Admires the renovation of 250-year-old temples Prince Charles is an "international patron'' of the Jaipur Virasat Foundation, which has launched heritage conservation work in the entire city with the support of UNESCO
- The Emerging Profile Of India (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, Apr 01, 2006)
Prior to the advent of new millennium, political pundits and economic experts had predicted that the 21st century would be the Asian century.
- An Impossibility (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Apr 01, 2006)
The Nagas have to realise that it is not possible for New Delhi to redraw the map of Nagaland
- Iran Shadow On Indo-Us N-Deal (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Apr 01, 2006)
A senior member of the US Congress on Thursday cautioned India's Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran that "occasional episodes of conflict" might undermine vital Congressional support for the US-India civilian nuclear agreement.
- Asi Renovates St. Mary's Church (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
The oldest Anglican church outside England sports a new look
ASI formally hands over premises to Church Committee
"Exercise threw up lot of lessons in conservation of monuments"
- Rifled Relations (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Apr 01, 2006)
Men of the Bangladesh Rifles engaged those of India's Border Security Force in an exchange of gunfire on Wednesday, March 22, the last day of Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's recent three-day visit to this country.
- 60 Tonnes Of Russian Fuel For Tarapur Reactor (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Apr 01, 2006)
Fuel delivery "being made under safety exception clause of the NSG guidelines"
Russian atomic energy agency chief to visit India early next month and review progress in Kudankulam
Russia has committed itself to lifelong supply of nuclear . . .
- Free For All, As Mcd On Collision Course With Sc (Pioneer, Sidharth Mishra, Apr 01, 2006)
If the Supreme Court thought it was empowered enough to make the Government fall in line and ensure that the law of the land prevailed, on Friday, it got a rude shock.
- Murthy Among Winners Of Leadership Award (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Award to Mallika Srinivasan of TAFE in the business category
- Minister Blows The Whistle On Rampant Illegal Mining (Hindu, T.S. Ranganna , Apr 01, 2006)
All rules flouted in the quest for a fast buck in Bellary district
- Indiramma' Scheme To Benefit 2.50 Lakh People (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Programme to be launched today
Rs. 212 crores will be spent on laying of roads
605 classrooms will be built under the programme
Supplementary nutrition will be provided to 2,842 people
- Palani Hill Temple Given A Facelift (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Facilities for devotees improved
- Engaging India’S States, The Stanford Way (The Financial Express, NK SINGH, Apr 01, 2006)
As state sector reforms now hold the key to our growth strategy, it is critical to forge consensus
- Japan Bank Offers Soft Loans (Hindu, Govind D. Belgaumkar, Apr 01, 2006)
10 agreements to provide a loan to the tune of Rs. 6,254 crore
Japan sees India as a promising market for trade and foreign investments
The bank's survey rated India as the second most promising country after China
Further strengthening of diplomati
- Bwssb Gets Rs. 1,140-Cr Loan (Hindu, Govind D. Belgaumkar, Apr 01, 2006)
Boost to phase II of Greater Bangalore Water Supply Scheme
- Diamer-Bhasha Dam To Bring Prosperity: Pm (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said the construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam will usher in an era of prosperity and development in Northern Areas and NWFP as billions of rupees will be spent there and thousands of job opportunities will be created.
- India And The Gulf — Cementing Ties (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Mar 31, 2006)
With the political and business environment in the West deteriorating for them, many Arab countries have begun to look East. And India is an attractive destination.
- Rising Trends In Exports (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 31, 2006)
INAUGURATING the Expo Pakistan 2006 on Wednesday in Karachi, President Pervez Musharraf spelt out before representatives of 57 countries the official strategy to boost exports and realize its potentials that have recorded a sharp jump . . .
- Us Nuclear Policy In South Asia (Dawn, Shameem Akhtar, Mar 31, 2006)
The US Assistant secretary of state for South and central Asia, Richard Boucher, told the South Asian journalists that “Pakistan’s energy requirements and economic needs are different from those of India”.
- Sheila For Meeting With Mulayam Singh On Water Issue (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
`Delhi Government is taking all possible steps to ensure that there is no water shortage this summer'
Proposal to raise water tariff shot down
Budget estimates for 2006-07 of Delhi Jal Board approved
- Towards Biosecurity In Agriculture (Hindu, M.S. Swaminathan, Mar 31, 2006)
India urgently needs a national agricultural biosecurity system to strengthen the ability to prevent pandemics. This will help safeguard the income and livelihood security of farm and fisher families.
- City Limits, From Silly Point (Indian Express, JAITHIRTH RAO , Mar 31, 2006)
In puritanical Mumbai we have all given up, says Jaithirth Rao
- Water Conservation (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 31, 2006)
The early completion of the K-3 water project might be a feather in the cap of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board,
- Goa Government Takes Steps To Set Up Industrial Waste Disposal Facility (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
It will set up a joint facility in Maharashtra for now
Faced with the problem of disposal of hazardous industrial waste on a long-term basis, the Government of Goa is searching for a site to set up an elaborate facility of its own in tie-up with . . . .
- Protecting The Tree Of Life (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 31, 2006)
In the long list of insults to the environment, scientists say, extinction is the most serious because it is irreversible.
- China Backs India's Efforts On Nuclear Power (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
China on Thursday supported India's cooperation with other countries for nuclear power generation but said that non-proliferation protocols should be followed.
- Rehabilitation: Where The Truth Lies (Hindu, Usha Ramanathan, Mar 31, 2006)
It is about people's lives. A route to accountability is surely not too much to ask for.
- New Technology Being Used For Underground Drainage Project (Hindu, G. Srinivasan , Mar 31, 2006)
'Trenchless technology' adopted to keep railway lines undisturbed
- A Tale Of Two Indias (Tribune, Dr Mohan Dharia, Mar 31, 2006)
Need for an integrated policy
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recently announced the formation of the National Mission for the Renewal of Urban Centre having a population above one million.
- Plane Jane (Tribune, Chetana Vaishnavi, Mar 31, 2006)
It is sad but true, I am a plain Jane. Plain in body and mind—in fact as plain as a pikestaff. The only difference, however, between me and many of my friends is that while they prefer to travel by trains and buses, I am a plane Jane.
- Gentler Landing (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 31, 2006)
A late realization of an obvious fact is always suspect. While it is a relief to discover that the government, any government, can ultimately come to the conclusion that a token price and promises of jobs are not enough to compensate people . . .
- Ethos Of Greed And Fear (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Mar 31, 2006)
After all that hyperventilating by the opposition against Sonia Gandhi, office of profit, impending ordinance et al, the jing bang lot of opportunist elected representatives has decided to redefine the term to suit their ‘profit based politics’.
- E-Seva, The Citizen-Friendly Face Of E-Governance (The Financial Express, S SADAGOPAN, Mar 31, 2006)
A key component of e-governance is to provide governments with a citizen-friendly face.
- 30-Day Unsc Caveat Can’T Scare Iran (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Iran refused today to comply with a UN Security Council demand for an end to uranium enrichment, defying major powers which fear Teheran secretly wants an atomic bomb.
- Pak Concerned Over Us-India N-Deal (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
As the US Administration seeks a waiver from the US Congress for the implementation of US-India Agreement on Civilian Nuclear Cooperation, Islamabad has once again communicated to US government about Pakistan’s concerns and said that the grant . . .
- The Legacy Of Historic Mewar (Pioneer, Vinayshil Gautam, Mar 31, 2006)
Some princely states of India, especially the Rajputanas, were far more dynamic and benevolent than what is commonly believed, says Vinayshil Gautam
- Hawking India's Soul? (Business Line, Sridhar Jagannathan, Mar 31, 2006)
The recent deal to allow India to have its nuclear cake in public and eat it in private too will adversely impact the global goal of reducing the spectre of a nuclear war.
- Ale And Hearty (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 31, 2006)
The story of how beer was discovered is history. Remembering the nutritional value of beer, however, has prompted a Belgian organisation to push for replacing fizzy drinks in schools with light ale.
- Town Planning From Below (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 31, 2006)
The haste with which the draft Master Plan 2021 for Delhi has been amended by the DDA and notified by the Union urban development ministry, to legalise mixed land use in the city, does not bode well. The conflict of interest between residents and traders
- Election Comm Asks States To Seal Borders With Assam (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Ahead of polls in Assam, the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday issued directives to all neighbouring States to seal their borders with Assam as part of precautionary security measures.
- Low On Long-Term Vision For Economy (Business Line, S. Srinath, Mar 31, 2006)
The Budget is not merely an accounting function but must lay down the economic vision of the government to achieve long-term growth.
- Dmk's Manifesto (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Mar 31, 2006)
Within living memory there has been nothing that comes anywhere near the election manifesto of the DMK.
- State Funding Of Elections (Tribune, Jagdeep S. Chhokar, Mar 30, 2006)
IT is a relief that the all-party meeting convened by the Election Commission (EC) on February 15 to discuss a proposal of the Government of India asking the EC to consider the issue of State funding of elections did not come to a consensus.
- Green Village Project Launched (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
`Harithagramam', an initiative launched by the city-based Yasoram Charitable Trust with help from the Council for Advancement of People's Action Rural Technology (CAPART), was launched at Cheppanam, a village near here on Sunday.
- Unsc Members Discuss Watered Down Draft On Iran (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Ambassadors of five veto-wielding permanent members of the UN Security Council held a round of meetings to discuss a watered down draft that calls on Iran to abandon uranium enrichment plans ahead of their ministers meet in Berlin tomorrow.
- Changing Geostrategic Landscape (Dawn, Shamshad Ahmad Khan, Mar 30, 2006)
President George W. Bush’s recent visit to Pakistan continues to be the subject of debate and discourse at all levels and in every segment of our society.
- Prince Charles Lauds Water Conservation Efforts (Hindu, Sunny Sebastian, Mar 30, 2006)
Marwar villagers have shown extraordinary resilience
Inaugurates conference on sustainable water future
Goes round cluster of villages
Also watches women making papads in their kitchen
- A Pat On Secretaries’ Back (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 30, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that senior bureaucrats are a national asset and they should act as change agents.
- Pathetic Condition Of Urdu Schools (Deccan Herald, Firoz Bakht Ahmed, Mar 30, 2006)
Enlightened education should be ensured for the Muslim community
- J-K:peace Seems To Be On Its Way To Kashmir, Azad (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
With Pakistan welcoming India's latest offer of a treaty of peace, security and friendship, peace seems to be finally coming to Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said today.
- Gwadar Gas Pipeline Project Inaugurated (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf said on Wednesday that Rs120 to Rs140 billion was being spent on various mega-projects in Balochistan, including Gwadar port, coastal highway and Mirani dam.
- Unsc Permanent Members Agree On Iran Statement (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
After nearly three weeks of contentious negotiations, the permanent members of the UN Security Council have reached an agreement on a presidential statement which would effectively ask Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment programme.
- Politics Should Be Kept Out Of Education (Daily Excelsior, Umashankar Joshi, Mar 30, 2006)
There is a crippling contradiction in Indian society between visionaries in different spheres and routine politicians. While routine politicians are concerned with political business as usual, visionaries try to go beyond routine.
- When Lucknow Lost Its Tehzeeb (Pioneer, Vishvjit P Singh, Mar 30, 2006)
Meher Bhargava's death exposes the rot that has set in the administrative machinery of Uttar Pradesh, says Vishvjit P Singh
- Rhetoric Divorced From Reality (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Mar 30, 2006)
India must adopt a carrot-and-stick policy while dealing with Bangladesh, says G Parthasarathy
- Reliance Petroleum In Talks With Us Majors For Stake Sale (Pioneer, Bhagyashree Pande, Mar 30, 2006)
Reliance Industries Ltd. has said that it is in talks with oil majors Chevron Corporation and Exxon Mobil for a possible strategic stake sale in the new 29 mn tns Reliance Petroleum Ltd refinery that is coming up in Jamnagar
- India — Monuments And Museums (Daily Times, Razi Azmi, Mar 30, 2006)
Rajasthan gained infamy in 1987 when, in the village of Deorala, the widowed Roop Kanwar performed sati under controversial circumstances burning herself to death at her husband’s funeral pyre, watched by over 100 people.
- Tarapur Now Has Fuel For Many Years (Hindu, T.S. Subramanian, Mar 30, 2006)
Russia delivers low enriched uranium fuel for units I & II
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