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Articles 8421 through 8520 of 20008:
- Reliance Petro Plans Mega Refining Contracts (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Deals planned with Chevron, Shell, Exxon to supply ultra-clean fuels for US and Europe.
- Students Find `Heritage Walk' From Mud Fort To Temple Useful (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Students of History Department at K.G.S Arts College, Srivaikundam, carried out a `heritage walk' from the mud fort at Srivaikundam to the nearby Sri Kailasnathar Temple, recently.
- Watch How The East Is Being Won Over... (The Financial Express, AJAY KHANNA, Mar 30, 2006)
Recently, at a conference in Delhi, Malvinder Singh, the young CEO of Indian multinational, Ranbaxy Laboratories, was asked to list the one most important factor for creating a successful multinational firm. Malvinder’s response:
- Yet Another Yatra (Daily Excelsior, Sunil Gatade, Mar 30, 2006)
BJP leader L K Advani has been the past master in the matter of Yatras, having got the national stature following his first Ram Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya in 1990 which created a history of sorts-- brought down the VP Singh Government and . . .
- Entire Balochistan To Get Gas: Musharraf (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Vows to do away with sense of deprivation; says locals to be employed at Gwadar port
- West's Economic Apartheid (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Mar 30, 2006)
If Mittal Steel's bid fails, India must renege on those commitments within economic reforms that could jeopardise its sovereignty, says Anuradha Dutt
- `Connecting India' Summit In Singapore (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Mar 30, 2006)
Raising Indian profile across Asia-Pacific
To be part of a panoramic project of `Celebrating India' under the aegis of its diplomatic mission there
Aimed at highlighting various aspects of "contemporary India" and depth of bilateral ties
- Providing Water, Power And Gas To All (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Mar 30, 2006)
AT a time when people are clamouring to have at least a small share of the fruits of high economic growth, President Musharraf has promised water, power and gas for all by 2008, and if possible by the end of 2007.
- Sleaze Ennobled (Telegraph, Anabel Loyd, Mar 30, 2006)
O dear, the smell of rotten eggs rises once more over Westminster and threatens to engulf the parliamentary Labour Party.
- Chronicle Of A Disorder Foretold (Telegraph, Sumanta Sen, Mar 30, 2006)
Anil Biswas’s replacement will prove to be a tricky issue for the CPI(M). But if the choice is not made carefully, Bengal may go the Kerala way in factionalism, says Sumanta Sen
- Cong Dares Opposition To Contest Against Sonia (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
A day after the massive rally in Rae Bareli, Congress on Wednesday virtually dared opposition parties to put up a candidate against party chief Sonia Gandhi in the Lok Sabha bypoll expected soon following her resignation from the House in the . . .
- Ale And Hearty (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 30, 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.
- Uk Schools Closed As Govt Staff Go On Strike (Tribune, Kate Holton, Mar 29, 2006)
Up to 1.5 million local government workers went on strike across Britain today closing thousands of schools and disrupting travel in a growing row over pensions. Eleven labour unions combined to stage the 24-hour protest which they said would be the . .
- Businessmen At Work (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Mar 29, 2006)
While all eyes were on the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal, businessmen from both countries presented a wish list of reforms to the two governments.
- In The Sweatshops Of Mumbai (Frontline, Anupama Katakam, Mar 29, 2006)
Maharashtra is officially child labour-free but the exploitation of children continues in the zari units in its capital.
- Plotting A War On Iran (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Mar 29, 2006)
The decision to refer Iran to the Security Council takes the United States a step closer to effecting yet another "regime change" in West Asia.
- Over To Delhi (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 29, 2006)
It was no mere baton that Melbourne has passed on to Delhi. It is a sacred duty that involves a great deal more than what was required to “showcase” the Indian Capital as the lights dimmed at the Commonwealth Games.
- As Kalam Would Have It (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Bihar’s law-makers were today taught a “lesson” in development by the President, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, who said they could not afford to ignore the pivotal role they were required to play.
- The Challenge, And The Lesson, From China (Tribune, Major Gen Jatinder Singh, Mar 29, 2006)
China over the last few years, has been reasonably transparent in highlighting its major goals in the modernisation of its armed forces.
- Maharashtra: Mill Lands For The Builder (Frontline, Anupama Katakam, Mar 29, 2006)
There is disappointment in Mumbai as an apex court order makes 240 hectares of mill land available for private development.
- Out-Of-Box Thinking (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Mar 29, 2006)
The recent spate of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the European electricity and water market can be partly attributed to rising global energy prices.
- Getting Firms Interested (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
The plea in Mumbai last week by the Planning Commission’s deputy chairman, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, for taking agricultural development into areas like food processing, horticulture, life sciences and others is well-placed and merits attention.
- Pm For Decentralisation Of Health Mgt (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Giving a new direction to healthcare management, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called for district-level health plans rather than New Delhi making health plans for the rest of the country. This will also take away the focus from disease-centric . . .
- Nuclear Power (Frontline, T.S. Subramanian, Mar 29, 2006)
There was no way India could have compromised on excluding its Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) and 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) from safeguards, according to Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, and Secretary, . . .
- Distant Connection (Pioneer, Vikram Kumar, Mar 29, 2006)
Despite being a non-Bengali, Vikram Kumar has always found it difficult to shrug off the 'bhadralok' tag
- Loans That Are A Bane (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 29, 2006)
An important issue raised at a session of the World Social Forum in Karachi has a direct bearing on development work in Pakistan.
- Prioritizing Preventive Health Care (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 29, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has reiterated resolve of the Government to continue focusing on both preventive and curative health care to improve standard of living of the people. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony of the capital’s modern ‘Cardiac Ce
- Within The Next 100 Years Rise In Seas Likely (Deccan Herald, ANDREW C REVKIN, Mar 29, 2006)
The growing human influence on Earth’s climate could lead to a big increase in sea levels
- Aiadmk For Cauvery Delta Authority (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu has said that if it is re-elected to power in the coming assembly elections, it will fight for the setting up of a Cauvery Delta Authority in the place of the present politically-oriented, “powerless”, Cauvery River . . .
- Toxic Waste Dumped In State Wildlife Parks (Deccan Herald, DEVIKA SEQUEIRA , Mar 29, 2006)
Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) Chairman L U Joshi told Deccan Herald that notices were being issued to all five sponge iron units operating in the state.
- Udupi Council Adopts Rs. 1.08-Crore Surplus Budget (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Rs. 1 crore set aside for repairs of roads
Revenue sources
Rs. 2.5 crores by way of property tax
Rs. 1 crore from water cess
Rs. 55 lakhs from rented premises
Rs. 2.5 crores from development grants from State Finance Commission
- Kalam May Launch Campus Project (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Tumkur University on Tuesday decided to invite President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to the foundation stone-laying ceremony for its campus on April 7.
- The Effort Must Continue (Daily Excelsior, Sarla Handoo, Mar 29, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s reiteration at Am-ritsar on Friday, March 24 that India is open to finding out a practical solution to the Kashmir issue may be viewed as one of those statements often proclaimed by political leadership in India and . . .
- Raising Educational Standard In Schools (Daily Excelsior, K L Dhar, Mar 29, 2006)
In 1990, the World Conference on Education for All" (EFA) was held at Jomtein in Thailand.
- Not Enough Funds For Rural Jobs Scheme: Kharge (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Centre implementing scheme in five districts
- Kalam's Mission Map For Bihar (Hindu, K. BALCHAND, Mar 29, 2006)
Emphasis on agriculture and agro food-processing sector
Put good management structure in place
Politics, religion should not come in the way of mission
All parties united on development: Nitish
- Address Inequalities In Health Care Services: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Public-private initiative called Public Health Foundation of India launched
Many States did not have even the minimum number of institutions to turn out support staff for health care
Lacunae in the capacity of the sector to absorb extra financial resou
- Making Water A Basic Right (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 29, 2006)
By failing to declare water a basic human right, the Fourth World Water Forum (WWF) held in Mexico City has missed a major opportunity to empower the one billion people who are without a source of clean water.
- Friendship Offer Old Hat: Pakistan (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Mar 28, 2006)
Stresses need for meaningful dialogue
Says number of positive and important elements in Manmohan's speech
Emphasises that Musharraf has said that status quo cannot be a solution to Kashmir
- Iraq Shiites Enraged By U.S. Assault (International Herald Tribune, Kirk Semple, Mar 28, 2006)
Frayed relations between Iraq's Shiite leadership and the American authorities came under increased strain on Monday as Shiite leaders angrily denounced a joint American-Iraqi raid on a Shiite compound and suspended negotiations over a new government.
- Kashmir's Rare Red Deer To Get Hi-Tech Protection (Reuters, Sheikh Mushtaq, Mar 28, 2006)
Wildlife authorities in India's part of Kashmir plan to use satellite-tracking technology to help save the endangered red deer from poachers who target the animal for its meat and antlers.
- Punjab Govt To Develop Freedom Fighters’Tourist Circles (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
In a tribute to the martrys and freedom fighters who lid their lives for the country, the the Punjab Government has proposed a "freedom fighters circuit" stretching cross 1,000 km in the state.
- A Streetcar Named Vision (Telegraph, Abhijit Sarkar, Mar 28, 2006)
More room for automobiles does not make roads more mobile. Abhijit Sarkar tries to find an efficient way to move a city’s people
- Us, British Hostages Freed In Nigeria (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
Three foreign oil workers, two Americans and a Briton, were freed today by Nigerian militants who had held them hostage for five weeks, officials said.
- Rights Approach To Empowerment (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Mar 28, 2006)
The Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra (RLEK) is a Dehra Dun-based NGO working with Van Gujjars and other hill communities for four decades. Avdesh Kaushal, founder of RLEK, speaks to V J Thomas:
- New Wetland Discovered Near Amritsar (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
Everyone is familiar with Harike wetland at the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers which attracts migratory birds from across the Himalayas every year, but few know about a new "mini-wetland" that has been in the suburban town of Verka.
- Platform No.1 (Tribune, Manmohan Kaur, Mar 28, 2006)
On the dot of 10 a.m. Rajdhani Express from Bombay arrived at the New Delhi railway station. There were a few hours at my disposal before I could board the train for my onward journey. I had planned to visit a friend in the intervening period . . .
- Development Ethics (Hindu, V. K. Natraj , Mar 28, 2006)
Looks at how equating development with economic growth has been challenged
- University Proposes Two Environmental Projects To Drdo, S&t Department (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
The Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) has sent two proposals on environmental sciences to Defence Research and Development Organisation and Department of Science and Technology, Vice-Chancellor, Cynthia Pandian, has said.
- Worship With Faith (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
The scriptures have prescribed many spiritual practices to suit the inclination and capacity of different individuals who take to the spiritual path. Instead of pursuing one single-mindedly, the majority try various methods to liberation without success.
- Survivors Of Bhopal Gas Disaster Stage Protest (Tribune, Vibha Sharma, Mar 28, 2006)
The survivors of Bhopal gas disaster today staged a demonstration at Parliament Street, demanding justice, rehabilitation and life of dignity. “We will stay in the Capital till our demands are met,” says Rashida Bi, who by virtue of being . . .
- Cbi Probe Sought Into Illegal Mining In Bellary District (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
State Government is losing crores of rupees, says Opposition
`Notice served on those engaged in illegal mining'
In 2005-06, 1,053 cases were detected and 265 complaints filed
About two lakh tonnes of ore have been seized so far
- Systematic Development Of Shivalik Areas: Hooda (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
Officials concerned directed to prepare the action plan
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday said that an action plan would be prepared for systematic development of the areas falling under the Shivalik Development Board.
- Bhopal Gas Tragedy Survivors March In Delhi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
Threaten to go on an indefinite fast if the Government fails to agree to their charter of demands
- Thirumavalavan Releases Party's Election Manifesto (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
"DMK-led alliance has shunned Dalits"
Accuses DMK of conspiring against "social harmony" by driving wedge between PMK and DPI
Party to focus on human rights, holding elections to reserved panchayats, protection of welfare of Dalit Christian . . .
- Polluting Tanneries (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 28, 2006)
Plans may be afoot to instal an effluent treatment plant in Sialkot and to shift tanneries in the area to an industrial zone created specifically for the purpose, but until these are implemented, people living there will continue to be exposed . . .
- Charles Counsels Change In Farm Practices (Hindu, Sarabjit Pandher, Mar 28, 2006)
Says it'll be tragic if the land can't support families that have toiled for generations
Says he is convinced that natural farming is a genuine alternative
Takes a walk through the streets of Bhatt Majra village
- Package For Balochistan (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 28, 2006)
ON Sunday Mr. Shaukat Aziz announced an additional sum of Rs 6 billion under the NFC Award for Balochistan’s development and promised 30,000 new jobs.
- Bhasha Too Is Not In Sight (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 28, 2006)
Construction of Diamir-Bhasha Dam might run into snags, as according to Government circles, its detailed engineering design is likely to take another year to complete. Foreign consultants, hired for the purpose, have reportedly told WAPDA that . . .
- Centre Unveils 14-Point Policy To Tackle Naxal Menace (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Mar 28, 2006)
Stresses upon the States to adopt a collective approach and pursue a coordinated response
No peace talks with naxal groups unless they agree to give up violence
Parties asked to strengthen base in naxal-affected areas
Land reforms on a priority basis
- Health Care Inadequacies (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 28, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf’s assurance that his government will provide medical care to the people at the grassroots level will be received with a measure of scepticism.
- India, China’S Energy Needs A Strategic Challenge: Blair (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
The leaders of Australia and Britain joined forces on Monday to warn that the growing energy needs of emerging economic giants India and China represented a key strategic challenge for the years to come.
- A Passage To India (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 28, 2006)
The 1957 movie The Prince and the Showgirl starred the Shakespearean actor par excellence, Laurence Olivier, with the sex symbol of that era, Marilyn Monroe.
- For A Water Policy (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
Large parts of Delhi have been facing water scarcity for several weeks now. With summer round the corner, this is an ominous portent. For, the water supply situation is bound to worsen as the mercury shoots up, raising demand.
- India's Quest For Energy Independent (Daily Excelsior, Ved Mahendra, Mar 28, 2006)
A day before US President George W. Bush began a visit that turned out to be historic because of the nuclear deal, India’s scientist-President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, called for achieving "energy independence" by 2030.
- Warm Pool' To Buoy Wet Session (Business Line, Vinson Kurian, Mar 28, 2006)
Thunderstorms, hailstorms in the next few days
Small showers
The Bay islands have been brought under a spell of intermittent heavy showers.
The wet session would extend to coastal Tamil Nadu and Kerala as well.
- Will Bjp Support The Economic Disaster? (Pioneer, S Gurumurthy , Mar 28, 2006)
If the RBI follows Manmohan Singh's advice, the Bombay Stock Exchange will sneeze whenever Wall Street catches cold, writes S Gurumurthy
- Leapfrogging Into Poverty (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Mar 28, 2006)
High growth rates of India and China have become a problem for the Western countries. Till recently the developing countries were voluntarily selling their resources at low prices to them.
- They Want Basic Rights, But You Call It Social Fuss' (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Mar 28, 2006)
"Orissa's tribals have been displaced multiple times by industries, power projects... the so-called development processes. The people have lost their land and resource base several times... People are being thrown out of their homes and land, and . . .
- Treaty Possible After Kashmir Settlement: Fo (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Mar 28, 2006)
Pakistan on Monday expressed optimism that Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s offer of a ‘friendship treaty’ would give impetus to the sluggish peace process between the two countries.
- Congress To Take Credit For Proposed Master Plan Changes (Hindu, Sujay Mehdudia, Mar 27, 2006)
BJP senior leaders on a "foreign junket'' sponsored by Delhi Govt.
With Mr. Khurana pulling in a different direction, the party has been left in disarray
`BJP leaders should have been with the people in their hour of crisis'
- Govt Striving To Project Soft Image Of Pakistan: Musharraf (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2006)
Inauguration of Mangla View Resort will prove to be a milestone in promotion of domestic and international tourism, President General Pervez Musharraf has said.
- Consensus Emerging On Amending Law (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Mar 27, 2006)
A consensus appears to be fast emerging among various political parties on bringing a Bill in the reconvened Budget session of Parliament for a clear definition of an “office of profit”.
- Sc: Right To Life, Liberty Protected For Foreigners (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2006)
The Supreme Court has held that the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution are not only confined to Indian citizens but also to foreigners, as the state cannot deprive basic human rights to anyone, submitting to . . .
- A Useful Dialogue (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 27, 2006)
The visit of Prime Minister Khaleda Zia of Bangladesh to India was important for several reasons.
- Under The Red Sky (Telegraph, GWYNNE DYER, Mar 27, 2006)
The Taiwanese president, Chen Shui-bian, has a basic problem. He came to power forty years too late.
- Better Investment Prospects (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 27, 2006)
Pakistan has reportedly sold 10-year and 30-year bonds worth $800 million in the international market.
- "Evolve Alternatives To Nuclear Technology" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2006)
To ensure a hazard-free environment: Kroto
- I Love Coming To India: Charles (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2006)
To launch the "Prince of Wales New Food Foundation" and interact with farmers
- Sui Tribesmen’S Return (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 27, 2006)
The rreturn of more than 1,500 tribesmen to their original home in the Sui area deserves to be welcomed. Led by Mir Hamadan Bugti, one of Mr Akbar Bugti’s rival and belonging to the Rahija clan of the Bugti tribe, these men, women and children . . .
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