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Articles 13821 through 13920 of 20008:
- Overcome Attachment (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2005)
It is not possible for the majority of people to renounce the world to pursue the goal of liberation. But, at the same time, they cannot neglect this objective, as the very purpose of human birth is to realise God and thereby put an end to bondage.
- Now Us Should Do More (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 01, 2005)
Situation in North Waziristan Agency seems to be pretty precarious. On Thursday helicopter gunships fired rockets on suspected militants’ hide-outs near Miranshah following a gun-battle between Army troops and tribesmen. According to witnesses score ....
- South Australia, Tamil Nadu To Collaborate In Water Technology (Hindu, Susan Muthalaly, Oct 01, 2005)
Will solve water problems experienced by both States
- Research In Biotechnology Can Help Develop Low-Cost Medicines' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2005)
It offers novel approaches to conquering diseases, easing world hunger and reducing environmental pollution
- Buying Obsolescence (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Oct 01, 2005)
Former Prime Minister Inder Gujral once complained that the developing world was forced to buy obsolescent weaponry from the developed world. It would be interesting to know what he thinks of the US proposal to sell India a warship that was . . . .
- India For Early Conclusion Of Unsc Expansion Process (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
United Nations, Sept 30 (PTI) India has pledged to take initiative for an early successful conclusion the process of expansion of the 15-member UN Security Council in both permanent and non permanent categories by working with member states to achieve
- World Economic Forum Survey Out, India Stands At 50th (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
India and China now rank very close to each other so far as the competitiveness of their economies is concerned,
- Pakistan, India Seek To Nudge Peace Process (Reuters, ZEESHAN HAIDER , Sep 30, 2005)
The foreign ministers of Pakistan and India will meet next week to try to smooth over a rough patch in a slow-moving peace process, but they are not expected to initiate any breakthrough, analysts said.
- Farmers Left Out (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Sep 30, 2005)
India’s 600 million farmers are being ignored by a government that came into power through an angry rural protest vote
- Tamil Nadu, South Australia To Ink Deal On Sister State Ties (Hindu, T.S. Shankar, Sep 30, 2005)
South Australia will centre its activities out of Chennai, says Premier Rann To work together in water conservation, automobile industry and sports
- Nio Bags Rs 3 Crore Worth Projects (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Visakhapatnam, has bagged work orders from two giant companies to conduct an assessment programme worth Rs 3 crore.
- Unity, The Spiritual Law Of Our Age (Deccan Herald, A K MERCHANT, Sep 30, 2005)
We live in an age when wealth on a scale undreamed of by the Pharaohs, the Caesars,
- Largest Fdi In Real Estate (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
Royal Indian Raj International Corporation (RIRIC), on Thursday, announced in Delhi that it has entered into a strategic partnership with, the New York-based real estate investment banking firm, The Greenwich Group International, to secure US$ one . . .
- Indian, Us Navies Begin Anti-Submarine Exercise (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
The 10-day exercise features over 10,000 personnel and a host of sophisticated warships and submarines.
- Need To Bust Sugar Cartel (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
Dealer's lacklustre response to a tender for the sale of 25,000 tonnes of sugar issued by the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) shows that the market is still in the grip of manipulators.
- Finding A Cure For The Tiger Trade (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 30, 2005)
Fears for India's declining wild tiger population continue to grow as fresh disclosures claim that a thriving trade in skins and body parts exists in neighbouring countries.
- Coercive Diplomacy Will Not Work: Musharraf (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 30, 2005)
Hopeful of an acceptable settlement on J&K
- Before They Perish (Greater Kashmir, DR. MIR M. MANSOOR, Sep 30, 2005)
Three species of Gyps vultures (Oriental White-backed, Long-billed, and Slender-billed) occurring in South Asia have been listed as critically endangered fallowing a catastrophic crash in their populations to less than 5% since the early 1990’s.
- Interview - India Sees New Strategic Sea Lane In Andaman Sea (Reuters, Bill Tarrant, Sep 30, 2005)
Indian naval exercises with Thailand and Indonesia are aimed in part at ensuring security for a new sea route linking the Indian and Pacific oceans, a top Indian general said.
- E Coli In Water (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 30, 2005)
Thursday's revelation that E coli bacteria was found in 102 out of 144 water samples tested by the city government’s health department in Karachi is a serious cause for concern.
- Produce Power From Solid Waste’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
Davangere could make a beginning in the use of renewable energy sources by setting up a plant for the generation of 500 MW power from municipal solid waste, advised B G Rudrappa, former chairman, Karnataka Electricity Board (KEB).
- Diplomacy And Double Talk (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 30, 2005)
North Korea has always been one of the sternest tests of the Bush administration’s diplomacy, and in the space of 24 hours last week it showed why.
- Trapped In A Bunker (Tribune, Maj Gen (retd) Jatinder Singh, Sep 30, 2005)
Considering “golf fanaticism” in the “ Army hierarchy”, it is with certain amount of trepidation that I write this article.
- India's Independent Foreign Policy Affected: Karat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 30, 2005)
``A few days of sustained U.S. pressure has led the Government to cave in''
By the next IAEA board meeting, the Government would have to undo the damage done
Iran has the right to develop its nuclear technology within NPT framework
- Air-India Offers Special Package For Tourists (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
Air India planes are set to dot the skies with their ‘Incredible India’ logo.
- Rs.20.46 Crores For Seawalls (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
A sum of Rs.20.46 crores has been sanctioned from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund for the construction of seawalls in tsunami-affected areas
- Relations With The Us (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 29, 2005)
There is more to Pakistan-American relations than the nuclear question. The issue has acquired perhaps undue importance following Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to the US in July.
- Setting An Agenda For The Oic Summit (Dawn, Ahsan Iqbal, Sep 29, 2005)
The conference of the scholars and intellectuals representing different countries of the ummah called by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques,
- Excitement And Fear Stalk The Land In Syria (Hindu, David Hirst, Sep 29, 2005)
U.N. success in Lebanon could shatter the political dominance of the military in the Arab world.
- Labour Needs A New Leader (Hindu, Neal Lawson, Sep 29, 2005)
The politics of safety first, on ground defined by the Right, means that inequality continues to grow.
- Choosing A President For The Bjp (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Sep 29, 2005)
RSS-BJP discussions on a new party president and "relations" between the two organisations could start next week ahead of Chitrakoot.
- Inordinate Delay In Decision On Dams (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 29, 2005)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz have resolved that a decision on the construction of mega water reservoirs will be taken shortly in keeping with the recommendations of the parliamentary and technical committees. At a present
- In Cyberspace We Must Trust (Indian Express, Nitya Jacob, Sep 29, 2005)
They are sprouting like mushrooms in the Indian monsoon. Information Communication Technology projects dot the country’s landscape like so many promises of better things to come,
- Reducing Population (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Sep 29, 2005)
If the high population growth rate of Pakistan has been adversely affecting its economic growth rate so far, will the current high economic growth rate cut down the population growth?
- A Structural Reinforcement Plan: Reorientation Of Saarc-Ii (Dawn, Shamshad Ahmed, Sep 29, 2005)
In the context of “systemic re-orientation”, Saarc must adapt itself to the new realities even if it means the rewriting of its basic charter. All institutions are susceptible to change and improvement.
- India-U.S. Submarine Warfare Exercises Begin Today (Hindu, ARUNKUMAR BHATT, Sep 29, 2005)
First phase of naval cooperation saw engagement of aircraft carriers
- The Diminishing Dal (Greater Kashmir, MUHAMMAD ZAHID, Sep 29, 2005)
Pity, that a capital asset like this which should have received care from us, faces apathy, laments
- Don't Spread Your Spreadsheet Too Thin, Too Wide (Business Line, D. Murali , Sep 29, 2005)
Basda, the Business Application Software Developers Association, "represents more than 250 of the world's leading applications software developers and is the acknowledged voice of the software applications industry," as one learns from www.basda.org.
- State Of Agriculture (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 29, 2005)
That agriculture is in crisis is widely recognised, but the strategy to take the “next leap forward” is yet to emerge.
- India Cuts China Competitiveness Lead (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
: India is breathing down the dragon’s neck. Jumping five places, India was ranked 50th in the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report, released on Wednesday.
- Soft Image, Harsh Reality (Dawn, Aqil Shah, Sep 29, 2005)
On September 17, demonstrators led by the Asian-American Network Against Abuse had picketed the Roosevelt Hotel in New York where General Musharraf was staying in connection with the UN General Assembly meeting.
- Bhakra Gains Limited (Tribune, Shripad Dharmadhikary, Sep 29, 2005)
The piece by M.S. Menon “Why belittle Bhakra?” (Sept. 9) borders on an invective. It is clearly attempted as a criticism of our recently released report “Unravelling Bhakra”, a study of the contribution and impacts of the Bhakra Nangal project focussed on
- Close Encounters With Poverty (Tribune, Susan Spano, Sep 29, 2005)
AT lunchtime, office workers and tourists picnic on the manicured lawns of New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, a celestial observatory built in 1724 by Maharajah Jai Singh II. Its benches, flowerbeds and a huge pink sundial make it a welcome oasis in India’s.....
- India Betters Upon Its Competitiveness Rank (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Sep 29, 2005)
According to the WEF report much of the current growth reflects the increased inflows of foreign direct investment in technology-intensive areas.
- Wildlife Diary Reveals Wild Secrets Worth Crores (Hindu, Bindu Shajan Perappadan, Sep 29, 2005)
Dubbed as Indian wildlife trade's "Deep Throat", this Rs.12 exercise book purportedly holds the best-kept secrets of the murky world of wildlife trade in this country.
- Davangere To Get Rs 550 Cr Under Negs (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
Davangere is one of the districts selected in the State for the implementation of NEGS, passed by the Parliament recently.
- Taj Corridor Case And Unhealthy Polity (Daily Excelsior, Jagmohan , Sep 29, 2005)
The Chief Vigilance Commissioner's report to the Supreme Court regarding prosecution of Ms Mayawati in Taj Corridor case has once again brought to sharp focus the issue of corruption in our public life.
- Why Urban Andhra Pradesh's Message Is Important (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Sep 29, 2005)
The municipal polls verdict has a significance beyond Andhra Pradesh's borders. None of the excuses for the Telugu Desam's rout in the 2004 elections works this time. Voters are protesting the pro-rich, anti-poor measures that pass for `reforms' in. . . .
- Educating Them On Management Of Environment (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
A one-day seminar on `environmental management' was organised by the Department of Environmental Science, J.J. College of Arts and Science at Pudukottai recently.
- Iit Develops First Low-Cost Wireless Broadband (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
The IIT Chennai-driven technology is expected to cost between Rs 250-300 per month while delivering 256 kbps connectivity.
- Rehnuma Is No Prose In Praise As You Mean (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Sep 29, 2005)
The book has a depth which you have not been able to fathom, Prof. Syed Habib, the author of Rehnuma, a biography of Prof. Agha Ashraf, reacts to the book review published in Greater Kashmir
In the name of the merciful Lord of mercy.
- Cpi(m) No Longer Needs Support Of Allies To Rule Kochi Corporation (Hindu, K. Venkiteswaran, Sep 28, 2005)
Low voter turnout worked to the advantage of Left Democratic Front
Kochi to have its first woman Mayor
First time party is leading from the front
Major changes in policy decisions likely
- Infrastructure Drives Investment (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Sep 28, 2005)
The pressure is on State Governments to provide the infrastructure to attract industrial investment.
- Privatising Water Supply — A Risky Business (Hindu, D. Narasimha Rao, Sep 28, 2005)
The public must get involved. The poor stand to lose too much if the reforms fail.
- Tourism Day Fete Off To A Colourful Start (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
Twin-deck luxury cruiser commissioned
Transport facilities to be strengthened
Renewed thrust to tourism highlighted
Various Buddhist circuitsto be developed
- Waste-To-Power Plant Now Feeding Grid (Hindu, Kannal Achuthan, Sep 28, 2005)
But Koyambedu plant is yet to reach full capacity Koyambedu plant yet to reach full capacity Biomethanation is the process of conversion of organic matter in wastes to methane and manure by microbial action in the absence of air through a process ...
- New Environment Norms For Industrial Projects (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
The Union Environment and Forests Ministry has drafted new guidelines to regulate the process of getting environmental clearance for major projects.
- Economic Issues Come Under Manmohan's Scanner (Hindu, Ashok Dasgupta , Sep 28, 2005)
Major decisions in the offing to accelerate pace of development
Manmohan chairs full meeting of the Planning Commission
Low-performing agriculture sector has impeded higher GDP growth
Discussions about the economy with Chidambaram, Ahluwalia
- Reality Hits The Ground – India Finally Decides To End Subsidy On Petroleum Products (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
For along time India kept the petroleum related prices stable sheltering it from the open market price escalation to help the common people of India.
- We Can't Wait To Run Out (Hindu, George Monbiot, Sep 28, 2005)
No one knows how much oil is left but humankind can't wait any longer before coming up with alternatives.
- "Look Beyond 8th Schedule" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
For Jnanpith, says President Kalam
- Dengue Outbreak Could Be Linked To Global Warming, Climate Change: Kolkata Mayor (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
"Attributing the outbreak only to commonly cited factors such as lack of cleanliness is incorrect"
High incidence of dengue in Singapore cited
Civic body fighting disease on a war-footing
Scheme to protect city's environment
- Pool Resources To Boost Farm Base: Manmohan Singh (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Sep 28, 2005)
Disappointed with performance of agriculture, irrigation sectors; lack of farm growth the biggest impediment to economic growth
- Rs 22 Lakh For Relief Works In Bidar (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
The Bhalki taluk tahsildar has been granted Rs 15 lakh, Aurad taluk tahsildar Rs 5 lakh and the Bidar taluk tahsildar Rs 2 lakh for relief works.
- Minor Shock For City Apartments (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
The KERC has announced a hike of 10 paise per unit for residents of the apartments in Bangalore, Mysore, Belgaum, Gulbarga, Hubli-Dharwad and Mangalore.
- The German Solution (Deccan Herald, Christopher Harvie, Sep 28, 2005)
The enduring popularity of the Left is something to envy and be taken seriously, and not mocked at.
- Tiger Burns Bright In Tamil Nadu Forests (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday told the state Assembly that there was no decrease in tiger population in the state, when there was nation-wide concern about the slide in population of tigers.
- Privatization Of Health (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 27, 2005)
Suppose you had fallen asleep on the morning of May 1 1997, and not woken up until this week.
- Voice From The Other Side (Greater Kashmir, Peerzada Abdal Mehjoor, Sep 27, 2005)
Peerzada Abdal Mehjoor comments on Alternative Media and its Role in the 21st Century
- Promises To Poor Unkept (Tribune, Sridhar K. Chari, Sep 27, 2005)
The United Nations Human Development Report 2005 is a remarkable document — grim, poignant,
- Cycle Of Reason (Tribune, Syed Nooruzzaman, Sep 27, 2005)
Any hike in petrol prices leads to a lot of discussion about the modes of personal transport, etc.
- The Unravelling Of India's Persian Puzzle (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Sep 27, 2005)
By voting against Iran in the IAEA, India has put its alliance with the United States above any concern of national interest, energy security or international law.
- Us Pressure On Syria (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, Sep 27, 2005)
The continuing violence in Iraq and the escalating tension over Iran regarding its nuclear programme have diverted attention from another country in the region,
- Don't Build On Tax-Breaks (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 27, 2005)
One Cannot really blame the expert group that has come up with the Draft National Housing Policy 2005 for recommending a concessional rate of taxation of rental incomes as a measure to boost the stock of residential units in the country.
- Riding Out The Pain Of Costly Oil (Hindu, G. Ananthakrishnan, Sep 27, 2005)
Car pools may be the answer to high fuel prices, traffic snarls, and growing pollution.
- Belkhed: The Riots & Wrongs Of Caste (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Sep 27, 2005)
The Bhagwan Dattamandirin Belkhed, Akola, was built by Dalits when they were still Hindus. It was ostensibly the focus of the fiery violence there earlier this month. The real reasons? Caste, the decline of organised Dalit politics, the crisis in ...
- Redefining Management In The Knowledge Era (Business Line, R. Devarajan, Sep 27, 2005)
The definition of management — that it represents a role separate and disparate from that of the workers, that it is a system focused on functions such as planning, organising, monitoring, and controlling
- The Almatti Debate Is Needless (Deccan Herald, H N Nanje Gowda, Sep 26, 2005)
Data collected by both Karnataka and Maharashtra prove that the latter’s fear of submergence is baseless
- Glimpses Of Colombo (Deccan Herald, CHITTARANJAN ANDRADE, Sep 26, 2005)
Everything about Colombo reminds one of Bangalore, except the pothole-free streets maybe
- Managing The Next Disaster (Tribune, A N Sudarsan Rao , Sep 26, 2005)
Understanding what this hurricane season is really telling us about why we’re so vulnerable to climate-related catastrophes means facing up to an unavoidable fact:
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