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Articles 15021 through 15120 of 20008:
- Mumbai: Still Moving (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 29, 2005)
You can’t keep a good city down. Mumbai emerged from its recent trial by water, somewhat dishevelled, but with its spirit intact.
- When Self Comes Before Spirit Of Sacrifice (Times of India, SHANTANU NAGARKATTI, Jul 29, 2005)
Once upon a time a sage and a disciple were discussing the issue of altruism versus selfish interest.
- Maharashtra's Trial By Rain And Fire (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 29, 2005)
The property of rain is to wet and fire is to burn," notes Corin, a minor character, in Shakespeare's As You Like It. Mumbai and some other parts of Maharashtra have been forced to confront this banal truth in the most horrifying manner during the last fe
- After The Floods (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 29, 2005)
One would like to know more about the comprehensive plan that NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani says his government has drawn up to tackle the flood situation in the province.
- Maximising Value (Business Line, A. B. Sivakumar, Jul 28, 2005)
Managers in most modern organisations are responsible for optimising output from minimal resources regardless of changes in the business environment.
- Skating On Thin Ice (Times of India, SYED IQBAL HASNAIN, Jul 28, 2005)
Visiting the Siachen glacier, prime minister Manmohan Singh said that he wants to make the world's highest and coldest battlefield a 'peace mountain'.
- Oil Spill On Beach Raises Concerns (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 28, 2005)
The government has sent samples of the oil for chemical analysis and asked the Coast Guard to detect the source of the pollution.
- Aiadmk To Observe Fast On Cauvery Today (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 28, 2005)
The Tamil Nadu chief minister said the Centre was indifferent to her plea for immediate action on the release of Cauvery water.
- Beach Safety (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 27, 2005)
While the weekend death of eight members of a family at Karachi’s Sandspit beach must have dealt a shattering blow to the families and friends of the victims,
- Unleashing Enterprise (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 27, 2005)
India’s PSUs require more, not less, autonomy
- Tn Getting Four Tmcft Of Water Every Day (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2005)
Four tmcft of water from the Kabini reservoir is flowing every day into the Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu, the Minister for Water Resources, M. Mallikarjun Kharge, informed the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.
- ‘pakistani Bombers’ In Egypt Also (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 27, 2005)
Despite denials both by the Governments of Pakistan and Egypt about involvement of any Pakistani national in the terrorist attack at Sharm El-Sheikh,
- Disaster-Prone Management (Pioneer, Sudhirendar Sharma, Jul 27, 2005)
Rajesh Seth's heroism in pulling out ill-fated passengers from the train stranded in flood waters summed up the state of relief operations in flood-ravaged Gujarat
- Cauvery Row: Central Team To Visit State, Tn (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2005)
The decision was taken after Jayalalitha sought PM’s intervention in the dispute. She alleged that Karnataka was not adhering to the Cauvery Tribunal order.
- Strange Cupid (Pioneer, Nishtha Gomes, Jul 27, 2005)
I had never imagined I would change myself for anyone in this world. My parents thought I was stubborn and rebellious,
- A Self-Discovery Trip (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2005)
Tarun Chandra has made it his life's mission to reform teaching methodology in Indian schools.
Empowered teachers are the way forward TARUN CHANDRA
- Surface Waves Cause Tremors From Distant Earthquake, Says Scientist (Hindu, R. Prasad, Jul 26, 2005)
Soil cover, tall buildings are reasons why some areas feel tremors
Construction of buildings on stilts is another reason for greater chances of damage.
- Conserving Reserves Of Mother Nature (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2005)
SUNIL KUMAR M talks about the plans for conservation reserves outside protected forests and the special reserve to house our peacocks at Bankapur, to help give the national bird a new lease of life.
- Spare The Whales Forever (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 26, 2005)
A large group of countries led by Japan has again failed in its campaign to pressure the International Whaling Commission (IWC) into lifting the 19-year-old ban on hunting whales for commerce.
- Principal Reservoirs In Cauvery Basin Receive Heavy Inflow (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2005)
Water-level at the KRS reservoir crosses the 100-ft mark
- Manmohan To Take Up Cauvery Issue (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2005)
DMK leads delegation to Prime Minister seeking his intervention with Karnataka
- Cauvery: Pm Gives Assurance To Tn Panel (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2005)
Dr Singh stressed on a settlement acceptable to all and the need to share distress equitably, without affecting any region excessively.
- Mistaken Identities (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 26, 2005)
Trigger-happy cops can dilute anti-terrorism initiatives
- Celebrate The Rainy Season And Be One With Nature (Times of India, KOMALA VARADAN, Jul 26, 2005)
Rain has been described as the link between heaven and earth. A symbiotic relation between all life and the natural environment is a prerequisite for the realisation of cosmic harmony.
- Affordable Desalination (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 25, 2005)
Solar distillation is an age old practice. But Terry Thomas of Kerala has devised a simple and inexpensive apparatus which can supply a family’s daily potable water needs for just Rs.3000.
- Finding More Space For The Asiatic Lion (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, Jul 25, 2005)
The need to create an alternative habitat for the Asiatic lions — now confined to the Gir sanctuary in Gujarat — is growing
- A Change They Were Not Ready For (Hindu, Sharath S. Srivatsa , Jul 25, 2005)
It has been a difficult but incomplete transition of their lifestyle for the traditional food gathering tribal people of the Nagarahole National Park who have been rehabilitated at Nagapura on the periphery of the dense jungle.
- Depredation Of Species That Get In Our Way (Japan Times, HIROAKI SATO, Jul 25, 2005)
Protected Birds Are Back, With a Vengeance: Cormorants Take Over, Making Some Enemies."
- Under Cover (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 25, 2005)
Among the country’s natural resources, forests are perhaps the most vulnerable to human depredation.
- What Does Nuclear Bargain With Us Entail? ` (Deccan Herald, Jasjit Singh, Jul 25, 2005)
If we do not separate the civilian nuclear facilities from those related to defence, international cooperation will remain a non-starter.
- Karnataka’S Dense Forests Wither (Deccan Herald, KALYAN RAY, Jul 25, 2005)
As per a forest survey report, Karnataka has lost a considerable amount of tree cover as a result of encroachment, urbanisation and illegal felling of trees.
- Left To Demand Discussion On Defence And Foreign Policies (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 25, 2005)
Defence cooperation framework agreement with U.S. to be raised
- Clash Of Personalities Is A Waste Of Time (Times of India, ANSHUL CHATURVEDI, Jul 25, 2005)
Why do we waste precious time and energy in deliberating on personality clashes? When two individuals develop deep differences, it leads to mutu-ally destructive animosity.
- Women Talk Of Rights (Tribune, Devi Cherian, Jul 25, 2005)
Shobha De ko gussa kyon atta hai? A recent event organised to discuss women’s issues by FICCI ladies went completely astray as the moderator Shivani Wazir introduced panelist Shobha and asked the author to please tell them how she stayed so fit.
- The Economy Of Plastic Bags (Japan Times, Editorial, Japan Times, Jul 24, 2005)
A s this summer marks the 10th anniversary of the promulgation of the law for recycling containers and wrapping materials, the government is moving to strengthen the law to force a change in the behavior of consumers.
- Summer Of Hope In Indo-Us Ties (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Jul 24, 2005)
Political leaders in India sometimes get carried away by the sheer scale of reception and hospitality that surround summits in the White House.
- Stalking India’S Own ‘honorary Tiger’ (Deccan Herald, JAYALAKSHMI K, Jul 24, 2005)
An amazing tale of a youngster drawn to blood sports, who later became a fierce protector of the animals that he hunted.
- Documentary Evokes Debate On Partition (Tribune, Humra Quraishi, Jul 24, 2005)
ARE we going backwards? No, not just by way of bleak power and water output, but seeing the Jinnah mania that’s gripped us. Maybe, the Partition chaos had been simmering in our psyche for too long and just about needed the go ahead by that one utterance.
- Championing The Cause Of Environment (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Jul 24, 2005)
Known as one of the top five most powerful persons in Asia and recipient of the Time “Environment Hero Award”, Dr Vandana Shiva now aspires to get a Nobel Peace Prize.
- Once A Trek... (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2005)
M Bhaktavatsala treks to Kolahoi glacier, and on his way, passes through a place with beautiful people, where a packet of aspirins and used shirts can be used to barter your way through the journey.
- Village Growth Hit By Lack Of Road (Tribune, Gobind Thukral, Jul 23, 2005)
Jungi, a village of some 200 souls, is not an odd name. Ask anywhere, in Tatapani on the banks of the swirling Satluj, and people can direct you to this village that falls in Mandi district.
- Summer Of Hope In Indo-Us Ties (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Jul 23, 2005)
Political leaders in India sometimes get carried away by the sheer scale of reception and hospitality that surround summits in the White House. I recall scribes accompanying Rajiv Gandhi to the Reagan White House in 1985 ridiculing me when I urged a degre
- Fright In Pakistan (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Jul 23, 2005)
While there is little improvement in Indo-Pak ties, US favours to India cause consternation in Islamabad
- Increase Forest Cover (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 23, 2005)
Afforestation efforts must be coupled with stringent measures against poachers
- Eavesdropping On History (Dawn, F.S. Aijazuddin, Jul 23, 2005)
PRESIDENT Richard M. Nixon suffered from the ultimate form of paranoia — he eavesdropped on himself. Not content with keeping a meticulous written record of his presidency — perhaps the most exhaustively documented of any US president — he installed a voi
- The Chase Of Deep-Sea Diving Needs In High Sea Oil Exploration (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 23, 2005)
NO HORSE gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No stream or gas drives anything until it is confined. No Niagara is ever turned into light and power until it is tunnelled. No life ever grows great until it is focussed, dedicated, disciplined.
- The British War Crimes Case Is Right (Hindu, Robin Cook, Jul 23, 2005)
The prosecution of British troops helps to protect their own lives in Iraq.
- Strong Case For U.N. Seat (Hindu, PTI, Jul 21, 2005)
Asserting that India had a "strong case" to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hoped on Wednesday that his visit could contribute to a "better appreciation" in the United States of the benefits
- One Man’S Unreason (Telegraph, Sumanta Sen, Jul 21, 2005)
asks why the CPI(M) must keep yielding ground to Subash Ghisingh, since his demands are always wanting in logic
- Silent Night (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 21, 2005)
It may now be possible for citizens of India to sleep peacefully at night without being disturbed by blaring music from a neighbour’s stereo or loudspeakers screeching bhajans at the local jagran.
- Thinning Forest Cover (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, Jul 21, 2005)
THE GENERAL trend of a decline in dense forests across the country, as revealed in the State of Forest Report, 2003, is evident in the southern States too.
- The Impasse Over European Union Reform (Hindu, Jan Peter Balkenende, Jul 21, 2005)
"Europe can emerge even stronger, if we have the courage to be honest with each other."
- Issues Of Industrial Expansion (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Jul 21, 2005)
INDUSTRY in Pakistan needs to be greatly diversified to accelerate its growth. That is all the more so in Sindh which has not seen the emergence of a major industrial estate for the last 20 years. That has happened despite the steady inflow of persons fro
- No Madrasa Link To London Attacks (Hindu, William Dalrymple, Jul 21, 2005)
COLIN POWELL and Donald Rumsfeld were not known for their close agreement on matters of foreign policy, but one thing that they were united upon was the threat posed by Pakistan's madrasas.
- Green Capital (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 21, 2005)
IT is heartening that Delhi has actually gained 58.84 sq. km of forest cover, but the news for the rest of the country is not so encouraging.
- A Largely Bourgeois Endeavour (Deccan Herald, William Dalrymple, Jul 21, 2005)
Al Qaeda-type terrorists are not the type who seek out madrasas. Most of them are highly educated
- Momentous Visit (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 21, 2005)
PRIME Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to the United States was, by all means, a momentous one.
- Black Mark Against The White House (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Jul 21, 2005)
AS American presidential scandals go, it doesn’t seem like much. Although the liberally inclined sections of the press in the United States have been parading the inevitable comparisons — Watergate, the Iran-Contra affair, Monica Lewinsky — the hype does
- Missing Tigers: Probe Ordered (Hindu, Staff Reporter , Jul 21, 2005)
The Rajasthan Government on Wednesday ordered an enquiry into the missing tigers of Ranthambhore National Park.
- Irresponsible Water Management (Deccan Herald, Aravind Sitaraman, Jul 21, 2005)
India should seek the support of South Asian countries to make China behave more responsibly
- Cauvery: Jaya Takes Fight To The Streets (Deccan Herald, DH news, Jul 21, 2005)
Chief Minister J Jayalalitha has called for a state-wide demonstration on Friday in protest against the failure of the UPA Government to get Tamil Nadu its due share of water from Karnataka as per the interim order of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.
- Tiger Census Reports To Be Probed (Deccan Herald, DH news, Jul 21, 2005)
Did the big cats really exist in national parks of Rajasthan or the census reports always exaggerated figures. Confounded by the latest report of the Tiger Task Force, the state goverment is now going to get the previous census reports probed.
- Selling The United States Of America In India (Hindu, Harish Khare , Jul 21, 2005)
STATECRAFT The Government needs to prepare itself to lead an open debate in which no issue is beyond democratic scrutiny.
- Improved Spinach Variety For Hilly Regions (Hindu, M.J. PRABU , Jul 21, 2005)
THE HORTICULTURAL Research Station, Ooty has released an improved spinach variety labelled Ooty Tt-1 developed from the germplasm of the old variety called New Zealand spinach
- Plastics And Male Babies (Hindu, Ian Sample , Jul 21, 2005)
SCIENTISTS IN America have found the first evidence that common chemicals used in products as diverse as cosmetics, toys, cling film and plastic bags may harm the development of unborn baby boys.
- Awe Inspiring Elu Sutthina Kote (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 21, 2005)
The historical fort in Chitradurga with its picturesque surrounding locales makes an ideal choice for a weekend getaway.
- No Sanctity About Bush Promise: Nuclear (Hindu, T.S. Subramanian, Jul 21, 2005)
"There is nothing to shake the champagne bottle" in the Joint Statement issued by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President George W. Bush that the U.S. "will work to achieve full civil nuclear energy cooperation with India," according to former top off
- Food Stops Highway Traffic (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 20, 2005)
Some years ago, vehicles en route to the holy Amarnath shrine were often stranded in severe traffic jams at Nashari, a landslide-prone part of the Jammu-Srinagar highway.
- Janus-Faced Colonialism In India (Times of India, Gopal Guru , Jul 20, 2005)
Dalits, Bahujans gained from British encounter
- Aid Effectiveness (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jul 20, 2005)
The effectiveness of developmental and other categories of aid disbursed to needy countries, mostly in the developing world has long been the subject of debate.
- The Tiger And The Golden Bear (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 20, 2005)
There was a certain poignancy about this year's British Open,
- Asian Ecumenism (Hindu, FELIX WILFRED, Jul 19, 2005)
History of Asian ecumenism which has acquired its own identity and vibrancy
- Tiger, Tiger Dwindling Fast (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2005)
Confirming the long speculated suspicion, the Rajasthan government on Monday said that the numbers of big cats in the state’s premiere Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve has declined to 26 as against 35 in 2001-02.
- A Little ‘aristocrat’ (Tribune, Darshan Singh Maini, Jul 18, 2005)
Occasionally, I have been drawn to do little water-colour sketches of the children close to me
- No Release Of Cauvery Water To Tamil Nadu For Now (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2005)
Farmers concerned over water level in Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir
- The Second Eden? (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2005)
They hold the mirror to the past of the human race. They still are what we were some 50,000 years ago. And they came in one hop from Africa and settled on Andaman & Nicobar islands back then, says an Indian study. But... they may soon become extinct.
- Black Buck Found Hunted In Forest (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2005)
A black buck was found hunted in the Chitta reserve forest area in Bidar on Sunday.
- A Symbol Of Kashmiri Nationalism And Independence (Tribune, David Devadas, Jul 17, 2005)
A Kashmir Haat was inaugurated in Srinagar last Wednesday.
- Cauvery: Jaya Tells Pm To Get Dharam Honour Award (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2005)
Ms Jayalalitha has sought the convening of the Cauvery River Authority. She says that Karnataka has not adhered to the tribunal’s interim award.
- Vale Of Flowers Gets World Heritage Tag (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2005)
Valley of Flowers, an irresistible Himalayan treat in Uttaranchal for tourists and naturalists, has become the new World Heritage site.
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