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Articles 13421 through 13520 of 20008:
- The Lines Nations Draw (Indian Express, P. Stobdan, Oct 17, 2005)
The details of the sixth round of Sino-Indian Special Representatives-level talks (September 26-28) have not been made public.
- Mrs Chancellor (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 17, 2005)
A “grand coalition’’ in Germany
- People’S Welfare (Statesman, AK BASU, Oct 17, 2005)
The Right of Citizens to Information has come into operation. Withholding information from natives suited the rulers of India before 1947.
- G20 Vows Coherent Global Policies, Sees Oil Worry (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2005)
The G20 group of rich and developing nations vowed on Sunday to pursue coherent policies in a world of increasingly global business and trade where high oil prices and protectionism threaten growth and prosperity.
- Just Impatient (Telegraph, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Oct 17, 2005)
Can a jurisprudence of exasperation sustain the court’s authority?
- Banking On Technology (Business Line, K.G. Kumar, Oct 17, 2005)
Last week, a quartet of interesting developments pointed to the possibility of a developmental shift in favour of a technology-driven thrust to Kerala's industrialisation.
- The Lines Nations Draw (Indian Express, P Stobdan, Oct 17, 2005)
The details of the sixth round of Sino-Indian Special Representatives-level talks (September 26-28) have not been made public.
- Focus Returns To The Role Of Manufacturing Sector (Hindu, R.GOPALAKRISHNAN, Oct 17, 2005)
Draft paper of Competitiveness Council stresses potential in jobs creation
The NMCC seeks to focus on specific sectors that have been the bulwark of employment all along or hold growth prospects in the future.
- Science And India's Agricultural Future (Hindu, M.S. Swaminathan, Oct 17, 2005)
A three-pronged strategy is needed — sustaining the gains already achieved, extending them to rainfed areas, and ensuring new gains through diversification and value addition.
- Tamil Nadu Action Welcome: Minister (Hindu, GEORGE JACOB, Oct 17, 2005)
Kerala's apprehensions addressed; both Governments should hold more talks
- Girgan Valley (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2005)
The move to construct the Mughal road is leading to the projection of certain hitherto little known but captivating tourist spots all the way from Akhnoor to Poonch and beyond the Pir Panjal.
- Nobel For Elbaradei (Tribune, T.P. Sreenivasan, Oct 17, 2005)
Nobel Prizes, particularly the Peace Prize, have not been free of controversies.
- Future Of Relations With China (Dawn, Javid Husain, Oct 17, 2005)
'China-Pakistan relationship is coming to an end?’ was the provocative title of the paper presented by a Chinese scholar at a seminar on Pakistan-China relations, recently organized by the Area Study Centre, . . .
- Rainwater Harvesting Still Slumbering In City (Deccan Herald, K P N Vijayalakshmi, Oct 17, 2005)
The luke-warm response to the process is attributed to subsidised water supply, and lack of awareness.
- Students Plant 10,000 Saplings, Win Hearts (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2005)
In a heartwarming example of civic initiative by the young, students of three colleges planted 10,000 honge saplings in the Ghati area.
- Earthquake Shows Possibilities (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Oct 17, 2005)
Since Musharraf continues to have a grip on the state, the earthquake is unlikely to precipitate political changes
- Arikamedu Archaeological Site To Get Facelift (Hindu, Rajesh Nair, Oct 17, 2005)
A 60-acre archaeological site at Arikamedu near here will soon get a major facelift.
- Keep Food Out Of Wto: Farmers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2005)
'Impose Quantitative Restrictions to prevent dumping of cheap and subsidised goods'
- Coordination In Delivery Of Relief (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 16, 2005)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has called for enhanced coordination between the Government, private organizations and foreign agencies to give further impetus to rescue and relief efforts in quake stricken areas of Azad Kashmir and NWFP.
- Violence In Gilgit (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 16, 2005)
The death toll in Thursday’s violent clashes in Gilgit has risen to 12 after six more bodies were found in different areas of the city on Friday. Curfew imposed following the incident remains in force.
- …. And When The Sun Of Hope Disappeared (Greater Kashmir, JAVAID IQBAL BHAT LAMENTS, Oct 16, 2005)
There is a picture in the newspaper. A few broken stones with deep indifference writ bold on their faces are around what appears to be a hole.
- An Effective Legal Remedy To Check Domestic Violence (Tribune, Mandeep Tiwana, Oct 16, 2005)
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Bill, passed by Parliament recently, represents a watershed for women’s rights.
- The Super Test (Telegraph, MUKUL KESAVAN, Oct 16, 2005)
“Whoops!” I thought as Sehwag flicked Warne straight into Katich’s stomach at short-leg. Bad luck,
- How Growers Can Earn More (Tribune, P.S. Rangi, Oct 16, 2005)
The farm technology introduced in Punjab in the mid-1960s has resulted in a manifold increase in agricultural production, particularly in the case of wheat and rice.
- Stage Make-Up Down Ages (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 16, 2005)
Gods and demons, hunters and animals, all don the grease paint in Yakshagana. G S Bhat on the tradition of make-up which is as rich and unique as that of the production itself.
- Gail Plans Petro Complex (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 16, 2005)
Kochi project to have Rs. 7,000 cr. outlay
- Agriculture And Intercultural Dialogue (Daily Excelsior, Prof. B. L. Kaul, Oct 16, 2005)
The food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations celebrates World Food Day each year on 16 October, the day on which the Organization was founded in 1945.
- Pakistan Puts Earthquake Toll At 38,000 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 16, 2005)
Rain has hit rescue and relief operations in Muzaffarabad. There were also reports of landslides which blocked many a road.
- Alarming Increase In City's Pollution Levels (Hindu, T. Lalith Singh, Oct 16, 2005)
Vehicular pollution worrying environmental groups, medical practitioners
- Unfinished Dream (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 16, 2005)
An amazing lingam, about 18 feet in circumference, crafted out of a single polished rock stands in the centre of the sanctum sanctorum in Bhojpur writes Tanushree Podder.
- Imf Window To Finance Oil Price Burden Suggested At G-20 Meet (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 16, 2005)
Participants in finance summit in China stress the need for balanced growth
- Where Foresters Fail (Statesman, KISOR CHAUDHURI, Oct 16, 2005)
Poaching is a major curse but the bigger problem lies with forest officials who have failed to implement the laws
- State Will Consider Cut In Luxury Tax: Jayalalithaa (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 16, 2005)
Master plan incorporating development features for Chennai being finalised
- Spice Of Life : Pj O Taylor: Gambling On Rain (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 16, 2005)
I remember there was Rain-Gambling in Mumbai, sometime Bombay,
- Israeli-Turkish Relations (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Oct 16, 2005)
Turkey recognized Israel in 1949. It may be recalled that Ismet Inonu was the president of Turkey at this time.
- Taking The Peace Process Forward (Dawn, Talat Masood, Oct 16, 2005)
As India and Pakistan prepare to enter the third phase of the composite dialogue, it is important to asses how far the two countries have moved forward since the initiation of the peace process, and what impact this has had on the security and strategic.
- A Helping Hand (Greater Kashmir, MIR FAHEEM ASLAM, Oct 16, 2005)
Feeling the pain and distress of the quake hit people; the students of Kashmir University are all out to lend a helping hand.
- It, Prosperity And Equity (Deccan Herald, Rajesh Kochhar, Oct 15, 2005)
IT firms should catch people young and train them to their own requisites, rather than lose talent to one another
- Hope In Hell (Indian Express, Mansoor Ijaz, Oct 15, 2005)
This weekend’s devastating earthquake in northern Pakistan reminds us once again of Mother Nature’s overpowering capacity to humble mankind.
- A New Complication In Andhra Pradesh (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 15, 2005)
The entry of a suicide bomber in Andhra Pradesh's challenging security environment represents a new complication.
- Centre Sanctions Eco-Tourism Projects (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
Kovalam is among 16 beaches identified by the Union Tourism Ministry under a new
- `Rainwater Harvesting Can Help Combat Fluoride Contamination' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
Suvarna Jala scheme being promoted vigorously: Minister
Villagers being asked to use stored rainwater for drinking
First phase of programme to cover 1,000 fluoride-affected villages
- Air Pollution Research Centre Opened (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
This is sixth of 22 centres planned by GAIL in as many cities
Centre set up at a cost of Rs.20 lakhs at MNJ Institute of Oncology
To work as R and D to develop facilities for research and diagnosis besides treatment
- India, Myanmar Home Secretaries Hold Talks (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
Duggal suggests working group at the Foreign Office level
Security, border trade come up for discussion
Agree to further strengthen cooperation in tackling the activities of insurgents
- Focus Turns To Survivors As Rescuers Pack Up (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
International rescue teams began leaving Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Friday, nearly a week after the devastating earthquake, as efforts shift to keeping survivors alive with a Himalayan winter just weeks away.
- Tentage Cities (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 15, 2005)
The Federal Cabinet, in its meeting on Thursday, decided to establish tentage cities and villages in the quake affected areas of the NWFP and Azad Kashmir.
- Ignoble Kerfuffle (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 15, 2005)
The award of this year’s Nobel prize for Literature to Harold Pinter, the distinguished British playwright, has been profoundly overshadowed by the resignation of one of the Academy members.
- Help Fails To Reach Those Who Need It (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Oct 15, 2005)
So would you say that this tragedy will bring our two countries closer together, the eager TV anchor asked the high official.
- 2-Phase Zp, Tp Polls On Dec 19 And 23 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
With the code of conduct coming into force, the Cabinet revamp and appointments to Boards and Corporations will now have to wait till January.
- In Search Of A Settlement In Afghanistan (Hindu, M.K. Bhadrakumar, Oct 15, 2005)
The central objective of the Bonn accord was to stabilise the security situation but this did not happen. What are the American intentions in Afghanistan?
- Politics Of Food Set To Heat Up (Tribune, John Hepburn, Oct 15, 2005)
World Food Day (October 15) is a time of the year to reflect on where our food comes from,
- Seduction Of Solitude (Tribune, Suchita Malik, Oct 15, 2005)
Almost everybody, rich or famous, the page 3 stuff or VIP or even otherwise, is a regular with brisk walks along the lake in all seasons.
- Inequality In India (Daily Excelsior, Ramesh Kanitkar, Oct 15, 2005)
It will take India another hundred years to become part of the developed world.
- The Sky Over The Sea (Hindu, PRASHANTH G.N., Oct 15, 2005)
It is a visual treat to watch the sun go down in the Arabian Sea from the Apsara Konda hillock
- Water Project: Cm Promises Rs 12.5 Cr For Melapura (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
Chief Minister N Dharam Singh on Thursday promised to find a solution to drinking water problem being faced by the city.
- Condoleezza Rice’S ‘Mission’ (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 15, 2005)
Central Asia is now the focus of America’s drive to “spread democracy” the world over.
- Mere Rhetoric Will Not Do (Dawn, Afzaal Mahmood, Oct 15, 2005)
Despite the positive role on which the recent talks between the foreign ministers of Pakistan and India ended, and notwithstanding the claim that the second round of the composite dialogue was more successful than the first one, the fact remains . . .
- Children - Then And Now (Greater Kashmir, Manoj Pandita, Oct 15, 2005)
A lot of fun there was in being a child then, not now. The joy is gone, Manoj Pandita writes
- Who’S Gouging Whom? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 15, 2005)
If you think the five major oil companies are gouging you, you are not necessarily paranoid.
- Gestures Galore (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 15, 2005)
A report that the Indian soldiers have helped their Pakistani counterparts in rescue operations at the Kaman Bridge must have pleasantly surprised many. Indeed,
- Blood Is Thicker Than Water (Dawn, Kuldip Nayar, Oct 15, 2005)
Sufferings efface identities. I thought something like that would happen when the earthquake struck Islamabad and both sides of Kashmir, more Pakistan’s than India’s.
- Women And Indian Media (Daily Excelsior, Sweta Patwardhan, Oct 14, 2005)
Significant changes have taken place in the Indian media in the last decade, and more than a few relate to women.
- Let New Ideas Flowmalvika Singh (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 14, 2005)
I have never been able to comprehend why India makes the straightforward things of life, living and work so complicated.
- ‘Flooding Not Caused By Deforestation’ (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 14, 2005)
Deforestation cannot be blamed for widespread flooding such as recent massive deadly inundations in Central America, according to an international research report released on Thursday.
- The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Oct 14, 2005)
If you decide that 75 per cent of the country does not make news, you're shrinking your potential zone of coverage. And if you decree that only a small section of the other 25 per cent does, you've painted yourself into a corner.
- Farm Sector Needs A New Deal (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Oct 14, 2005)
The performance of the farm sector is worrying. Urgent measures are needed to make agriculture a profitable activity, not only to benefit farmers and a large section of the rural poor but also to give a boost to the economy through backward . . .
- An Iron Lady For Germany (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Oct 14, 2005)
A physicist, MS Angela Merkel's approach to politics is said to be quite like solving a science problem:
- Women To Gain Most (Deccan Herald, Devaki Jain , Oct 14, 2005)
Studies show that guaranteed wage work is more crucial for women labourers than men
- Children Under The Rubble (Indian Express, Pamela Philipose, Oct 14, 2005)
Rubble best symbolises life after an earthquake. It transforms vibrant landscapes into monochromatic moonscapes and radically alters the familiar signposts of life.
- Fallout Of Plame Affair (Hindu, Sidney Blumenthal, Oct 14, 2005)
Coverage of the Plame affair has been tainted by the press's cosy duet with the White House.
- Narradigm, And Staff Mobility Management (Business Line, Samuel Chandar, Oct 14, 2005)
When Copernicus suggested that Sun was at the centre of the universe, he was challenging a paradigm
- Bird Flu At Europe's Borders (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 14, 2005)
The detection of H5N1 bird flu among poultry in Turkey means that the most-feared strain of avian influenza is now at Europe's borders after erupting in Asia and Siberia.
- Rain Spell May Last Till Tomorrow (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 14, 2005)
Several parts of the State continue to receive heavy rainfall
Four deaths reported in Chennai, which received 15 cm rain
Several interior roads waterlogged
Corporation's complaints cell receives over 220 calls
- How To Make Rural Job Guarantee Plan Effective (Tribune, Puran Singh, Oct 13, 2005)
Will the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme be able to provide 100 days employment as planned, to about 20-25 million job seekers at a cost of Rs 25,000 crore annually?
- Export Incentives (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Oct 13, 2005)
An inter-ministerial committee has been set up to review and unify all export incentive schemes.
- Best Practices For Micro-Finance, Please (Business Line, A. Vasudevan, Oct 13, 2005)
The general literature on micro-finance leaves the impression that there are no best practices in place as yet but that a consensus is developing in this direction.
- Test For East And West (Telegraph, Salman Rushdie, Oct 13, 2005)
The work room of the writer Orhan Pamuk looks out over the Bosphorus, that fabled strip of water which, depending on how you see these things, separates or unites — or, perhaps, separates and unites — the worlds of Europe and Asia.
- Relief & Rehabilitation (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 13, 2005)
The agony of the living in Azad Kashmir, the NWFP and elsewhere in the north continues.
- Taxation And Evasion (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Oct 13, 2005)
The World Bank has always been pressing Pakistan to increase its revenues so that it does not have to depend on large long- term loans from international lenders. In the earlier days when the GDP of Pakistan was low, the tax ratio was low to the GDP.
- Quake: Worsening Factors (Dawn, Omar R. Quraishi, Oct 13, 2005)
Perhaps the most heartening and positive feeling that one has experienced in the last few days is the massive and spontaneous response of ordinary Pakistanis to the earthquake that devastated the northern half of the country.
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