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Articles 16421 through 16520 of 20008:
- Budget's Investment Focus Can Propel Economy (Business Line, M. Y. Khan, Mar 07, 2005)
The Budget is multi-dimensional, as far as over-all impact is concerned, and has given top priority to development and growth of the rural sector.
- Maha Shivratri (Indian Express, Renuka Narayanan, Mar 07, 2005)
Maha Shivratri, on March 8, falls on the moonless night of the end of the Krishna Paksh or dark fortnight of the month of Phalguna.
- Green Signal To Bt Cotton (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 07, 2005)
After prolonged waffling, the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) has cleared six varieties of genetically modified cotton for cultivation in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. The decision, though belated, is welcome.
- Iits To Admit More Pure Science Undergraduate Students (Deccan Herald, KALYAN RAY, Mar 07, 2005)
From the 2006 academic sessions, all the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) may admit more undergraduate students in pure science disciplines like physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology.
- Orissa-Ap Joint-Panel To Settle Water Projects Dispute (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 06, 2005)
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa have opted for a joint technical committee to resolve the differences over water projects on river Vansadhara.
- Western Hypocrisy In Tsunami Aid (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Mar 06, 2005)
WE had Shakespeare’s “Tempest” at school and the tsunami recalled some lines:
“Full Fathom five thy father lies;
Of his bones are coral made;
Those are pearls that were his eyes;
- Political Spat Over Bangla Settlers (Deccan Herald, S T BEURIA, Mar 06, 2005)
Political parties in Orissa are up in arms against each other over the sensitive issue of Bangladeshi infiltrators already a major topic of discussion in different circles in the state since the Naveen Patnaik administration’s decision to serve
- Of Kotas And Quotas (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 06, 2005)
I recently attended the regional seminar on national tribal policy that was held in Ooty. When I was leaving the venue, a tribal man asked me if he could speak to me. I was delighted, and I agreed.
- The Invisible ‘Kick’ Spawning Poppy (Deccan Herald, BALA CHAUHAN, Mar 06, 2005)
Pricing of opium is based on the purity and consistency of morphine. Presently the procurement price fixed by the government per kg ranges from Rs 600-1,200.
- Avenues Of Prosperity (Deccan Herald, ABHA SHARMA, Mar 06, 2005)
Until a few years ago, she was like any other “bahu” of the village, wearing a long “ghunghat”, discharging household duties obediently. She could have never dreamed of any other role for herself.
- Clinging On To The Ropes Of Culture (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 06, 2005)
Come February and Bhubaneswar is all agog with a unique festival dedicated to the martial art traditions of India.
- Fighting Against All Odds (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 06, 2005)
Late S V Ramaswamy of Railways and his late wife Namagiriammal did not feel miserable when their son was born physically handicapped. They took it up as a challenge to make him able and confident.
- A Career Of Internationalism And A Passion For A Homeland (Washington Post, Matt Schudel, Mar 06, 2005)
When Raj Krishna brought his family to Washington in 1969, people from India were a rare sight. There was just one Indian restaurant and a single Indian-goods store.
- One Good Man (Indian Express, AYESHA KHAN, Mar 05, 2005)
On Sunday, I woke up to the morning with slight unease; for it was February 27. Three years since the Ides of March played themselves to a bloody Holi in the state, three years since we shifted to a Muslim neighbourhood from the one I grew up...
- Loss For Karnataka (Deccan Herald, G THIMMAIAH, Mar 05, 2005)
The finance commissions which report once in five years and disappear leave behind financial instability for many state governments through their recommendations.
- Three Steps Backwards (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Mar 05, 2005)
You do not have to be a political pundit to guess what Sonia Gandhi will be asking herself once the dust of Jharkhand, Goa and Bihar settles:
- Real Estate: Norms Issued On 100% Fdi (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 05, 2005)
The Union Commerce and Industry has notified the guidelines for the 100 per cent foreign direct investment under the automatic route for the construction industry.
- Route To Nathu La (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 05, 2005)
Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling has identified China as a potential market for goods produced in the Northeast. The basis of his reasoning is the re-opening of the Nathu La Pass — the ancient Silk Route
- Wii To Investigate Presence Of Tigers In Sariska (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 05, 2005)
Claiming some indirect evidence supporting presence of tigers in Sariska reserve in Rajasthan, the Centre on Friday said Dehradun-based Wildlife Institute of India (WII) will evaluate the evidences to finally declare if the forest still houses some tigers
- They Also Serve Who Remove Doubts (Business Line, D. Murali , Mar 05, 2005)
There is an Explanation that Finance Bill, 2005 introduces in the service tax law. And it reads thus:
- Holding Back Nanavati (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Mar 05, 2005)
Justice Nanavati was asked to look into the widespread violence against the Sikhs which had taken place over 21 years ago and had taken a toll of over 10,000 innocent Sikh lives.
- Towards A Landscape Of Social Cohesion (Indian Express, SAM MILLER, Mar 04, 2005)
Look today at the urban wasteland that Connaught Place has become after seven at night. It was designed, sensibly as a mixed commercial and residential area
- Millions Of Indians Await Benefits Of Globalisation (Business Line, Jessica Einhorn, Mar 04, 2005)
Does India need globalisation? There are plenty of experts to tell all who listen that globalisation opens up tremendous potential for growth and poverty alleviation,
- Central Asian States — I: Alert China Ups The Ante (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Mar 04, 2005)
It is only of late that the Central Asian States have come into the limelight, and their ability to make a big difference to the security and economies of the rest of the world have aroused interest.
- A Poor Harvest For Agriculture (Business Line, K. P. Prabhakaran Nair, Mar 04, 2005)
The Finance Minister's second Budget for 2005-06 holds out an olive branch to the rural sector. The neglect of this sector was one of the reasons for the rout of the National democratic Alliance in the last general elections;
- Double Talk On Rural Growth? (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Mar 04, 2005)
Finance Minister P Chidambaram’s promise of fulfilling the ‘Bharat Nirman’ vision outlined by the President, Mr Abdul Kalam, while addressing Parliament the other day, seems to be a step in the right direction. Going by the past experience only time will
- Go Where There Is No Path And Leave A Trail (Business Line, D. Murali , Mar 04, 2005)
The recent Budget speech of the Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, spoke not only of a transparent trail in the trading of financial derivatives that he was happy about, but also complained of large cash withdrawals from banks leaving no trail.
- Maunam Vyakhyanam (Indian Express, Bhai Mahavir, Mar 03, 2005)
The world is endlessly heading towards speed — bullet trains and supersonic planes wherein coffee does not spill and in which a child can “easily make his house of cards”.
- Pakistan To Free Over 900 Indians (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Mar 03, 2005)
Over 900 Indian fishermen and civilians who have completed their jail terms are expected to be released soon, the Pakistan Foreign Office said here today.
- Still Waiting For The Big Push (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Mar 03, 2005)
In defeating the NDA last year, the electorate wanted a change in the direction of the economy and not the continuation of anti-social reforms with a `human face.
- Stringent Norms (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 03, 2005)
It is fortunate that the fire that destroyed consumer goods worth several crores of rupees at the Tallam Shopping Arcade on the busy Kempe Gowda Road in Bangalore on Tuesday evening did not have any casualties.
- Many Government Schools Lack Drinking Water (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2005)
There is no drinking water facility in 67 per cent of the Government primary schools in the State, according to the Minister for Primary and Secondary Education, R. Ramalinga Reddy.
- Kokkre Bellur, A Model For Conservation Efforts (Hindu, R. Krishna Kumar, Mar 03, 2005)
The people of Kokkre Bellur in Mandya district have shown the way in conservation of birds that is now drawing the attention of professional bodies from across the world.
- Dealing With Poverty Globally (Hindu, Gerard Errera, Mar 03, 2005)
Global taxation such as on air-travel or financial transactions could finance the fight against world poverty.
- Evolving A Policy For Voluntary Sector (Deccan Herald, Manu N Kulkarni, Mar 03, 2005)
After Independence we have seen the emergence of basically five types of NGOs: (a) contractor type of NGOs who basically do the work for a quoted price like executing watershed projects or running working women’s hostel
- Folic Acid Supplementation Should Start Before Conception (Hindu, R. Prasad, Mar 03, 2005)
The prevalence of neural birth defects in children born in Chennai has been found to be 2.7 per 1000 births. This translates to nearly 300 defective births of which about 200 could be prevented through folic acid supplements.
- High Yielding And Bold-Seeded Chickpea Variety (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2005)
Scientists at the Division of Genetics at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, have developed a high-yielding and bold-seeded `Kabuli' chickpea (Cicer arietinum) variety.
- The Tiger In Front (Economist, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2005)
India can learn much from China's breakneck economic expansion. But it has valuable lessons for China, too, argues Simon Long (interviewed here)
- A Straight Bat Approach (Business Line, Ajit Ranade, Mar 02, 2005)
Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram's budget is a little like gulli cricket — it has stuck to the mid-on and mid-off, defined by compulsions of coalition dharma,
- All Forest Fires Are Man-Made (Deccan Herald, PRAVEEN BHARGAV, Mar 02, 2005)
From a vantage point in the forest I watched a huge fire rapidly engulf the deciduous forests of Bhadra Tiger Reserve in March 2004. As the flames started leaping over the under storey
- Such Is The Law (Tribune, Shriniwas Joshi, Mar 02, 2005)
Mr Bumble, in Oliver Twist, was dismayed when he came to know that the law held him responsible for his wife’s action and cried: “If the law supposes that...law is an ass — an idiot”.
- The Human Factor (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 02, 2005)
Finance Ministers in India usually make hyperbolic statements about education, health and rural development, but when it comes to fund allocations the social sector suffers the most as it is nobody’s baby.
- Mandate Against Laloo Yadav (Tribune, Satish Misra, Mar 02, 2005)
The just-concluded assembly elections in Bihar mark the beginning of the end of the caste-dominated politics of the state, which began in the early 90s. A new phase appears to be in the offing when Bihar will have to be comprehended and interpreted not on
- Re-Starting Reforms (Business Line, R. Parthasarathy , Mar 02, 2005)
The popularity of the Budget or of the Finance Minister presenting it is inversely proportional to the frequency of interruptions in Parliament. Going by this criterion, the Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, has indeed come out with good grades.
- Apparel Park Draws Major Players (Deccan Herald, DEEPA BALAKRISHNAN, Mar 02, 2005)
A whopping Rs 142.4 crore is likely to be invested by 27 garment firms and mills at the Apparel Park being set up near Doddaballapur on the outskirts of the city.
- B’Lore Court Summons Jaya (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 02, 2005)
The trial of the two disproportionate assets cases against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha has finally commenced with the special court in Bangalore passing an order to issue summons
- Govt To Train Gram Panchayat Members (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 02, 2005)
The State Government will impart appropriate training for gram panchayat (GP) presidents, members of standing committees (in GPs) and staff, said Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Dr H C Mahadevappa on Tuesday.
- Over The Top (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 02, 2005)
Corporate income that is paid out as wages and salaries is taxed in the hands of recipients. If it is not so paid out, it is taxed as profits of the company. Thus personal income tax and corporate tax are the same tax on income;
- Just A Balancing Act (Telegraph, Udayan Bose, Mar 02, 2005)
This is one of the dangers of the modern media. They will hype a topic way beyond its own capacity and then make the end result look pale and insipid.
- Not A Strong Enough Dose (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 01, 2005)
The Budget takes the UPA Government's agenda for inclusive growth and economic reforms a few steps forward. Overall, the aim is to stimulate economic growth to around 7 per cent and create 7 million new jobs over the next few years.
- Revving Up Hopes (Business Line, Jagdish Khattar, Mar 01, 2005)
The Finance Minister has announced certain far-reaching measures for tax reform and expenditure control, but this budget stands out for its measures to promote investment.
- Shot In Arm For Infrastructure (Business Line, R. Ravimohan, Mar 01, 2005)
FOR the corporate sector, this budget promises to deliver a significant boost. A number of initiatives whose impact is quite predictable and not subject to the whims of an inefficient delivery system will add to both top line and bottom line growth.
- A New Social Order For The Poor (Deccan Herald, SURESH HEBLIKAR, Mar 01, 2005)
Peri urban villages, which are situated on the fringe of growing urban centres, are acquiring a greater socio-economic significance as cities grow in several dimensions. A comprehensive understanding and a close examination of the socio-economic factors a
- Tangible Steps To Growth (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 01, 2005)
With a comprehensive set of broad-brush as well as focused measures, Budget 2005-06 aims at cementing the platform to propel the Indian economy on a sustained growth trajectory.
- A Fine Balancing Act (Business Line, Naina Lal Kidwai, Mar 01, 2005)
In his budget proposals for 2005-06, Finance Minister Mr P Chidambaram has pulled off the tricky business of balancing reform agenda and social issues successfully.
- ... Promises To Keep (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 01, 2005)
In sum and substance, the budget proposals will help every sector, agriculture, industry, and services. It will help in generating more employment, increasing production and curbing inflationary pressures.
- Embracing Aam Aadmi (Indian Express, S NARAYAN, Mar 01, 2005)
The Finance Minister needs to be complimented on an extremely fine balancing act between the need to push through reforms and to further the mandate of the CMP.
- Holistic Formula For Growth And Investment (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Mar 01, 2005)
Mr Chidambaram deserves to be applauded for the ingenuity with which he has brought about a dynamic equilibrium in "an inclusive Budget" among three sets of imperatives: Addressing the concerns
- Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (Deccan Herald, B P PREMAKUMAR, Mar 01, 2005)
This well maintained temple in Arsikere is just a stone's throw from the main road, and a visit to this rare architectural splendour is richly rewarding
- Contouring New Growth Paradigm (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 01, 2005)
India now has the potential to grow at a high trajectory and change the destiny of over a billion people— one-sixth of humanity.
- Building From Brass-Tacks (Business Line, Sunil Mittal, Mar 01, 2005)
With the presentation of the 2005 Union Budget, a silent revolution is on its way. Sectors that are crucial to the country's growth such as agriculture are in for a complete overhaul
- Banking On All Sections (Indian Express, K V KAMATH, Mar 01, 2005)
The Union Budget is a clear articulation of national priorities, with a range of focused measures targeted at stimulating growth in various sectors of the economy.
- Expectations Met In Fair Measure (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 01, 2005)
If expectations from Mr. P. Chidambaram's second budget were rather high, he seems to have met them in a fair, even if not full, measure.
- Budget For Securities (Indian Express, VIJAY KELKAR, Feb 28, 2005)
Where do we go next in Indian finance? We have been converting 23 per cent investment into 6 per cent growth. A better financial sector will raise this conversion rate, by allocating resources more efficiently.
- Defence Budget: Some Worries (Indian Express, Gurmeet Kanwal, Feb 28, 2005)
The emergence of Bangladesh as the new hub of Islamic terrorism, the political uncertainty in Nepal and the spread of Maoist militancy across several states, have added new challenges to India’s traditional security threats.
- Growth And Equity (Deccan Herald, J D AGARWAL, Feb 28, 2005)
The presentation of the Union Budget evokes much interest on the part of countrymen, media and the government as it affects the lives of the people. It brings cheers to some and pinches the pockets of some others.
- Harnessing The Power Of `Self-Fulfilling Prophecy' (Business Line, Rashmi Nakra, Feb 28, 2005)
Each one of us has been blessed with a unique power, something many of us may not even be aware of. This is the power of self-fulfilling prophecy or the Pygmalion effect
- Needed, A Fair Deal For Nbfcs (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Feb 28, 2005)
The time has come for the RBI to make peace with NBFCs as a class. They are proven instruments of efficient and customer-friendly outreach in the credit space, not only for consumer durables, but also housing and transport, besides infrastructure.
- The Threatening Tides Of Baglihar (Indian Express, G.S. Dhillon, Feb 28, 2005)
In season of Confidence Building Measures, the Baglihar Dam on the river Chenab has stirred traditional tensions
- Wildlife Crimes In Punjab (Tribune, Baljit Singh, Feb 28, 2005)
All of wildlife and associated wilderness habitats in Punjab are under a siege. And the siege constricts relentlessly by the day driving animals and birds to dire straits.
- Swift Remedy Not Procrastination Needed (Hindu, P V RAMANA, Feb 27, 2005)
On December 5, 2003, following the November 17 Bollattu encounter, I wrote in this newspaper, “Procrastination on the part of the Karnataka Government in dealing with the Naxalite menace will only help the latter to expand and grow in the state.
- This Budget, Factor In C For Corruption (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Feb 27, 2005)
Tucked away on an inside page of this newspaper, a couple of weeks ago, was a news item that I hope caught the attention of the Finance Minister while he was making our Budget.
- India Talks Down To Its Neighbors (Antiwar.com, editorials. antiwar.com, Feb 26, 2005)
Last week, India spelled out its emerging thinking and policy toward its neighbors in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
- Moving On To Rehabilitation (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Feb 26, 2005)
With rescue and relief operations almost over, the States affected by the tsunami have to tackle the challenge of rehabilitation in the days ahead.
- Natwar Visit Revives Hopes (Tribune, M B NAQVI, Feb 26, 2005)
IT is still a moment to pause and think. Atmospherics have suddenly improved after Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh's Islamabad visit. But the composite dialogue, visualised by the January 6, 2004, agreement between Pakistan President and an
- Of Kings, Coups, And Censorship (Hindu, Laxmi Murthy, Feb 26, 2005)
Nepal's King and his men have targeted the country's thriving independent media, which have fought back using satire.
- The India Story: Growth Sans Human Development (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Feb 26, 2005)
Over the past two years, there has been a growing optimism about the medium and long-term outlook for the Indian economy.
- Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright: Only In Forests Of Government Files (Indian Express, VALMIK THAPAR, Feb 26, 2005)
The world of the tiger in India is enveloped in a crisis. For me it is a crisis of governance. Inept decision making, lack of vision, lack of field craft, lack of commitment to field protection have all become a part of the recipe that stirs the cauldron
- Will The Fm Deliver Enough Bang For The Budget Buck? (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Feb 26, 2005)
Budget expectations differ across various industry segments. Presented below are a few of these, from corporate chiefs and tax experts.
- An Economists' Wish List (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 26, 2005)
If the pre-budget Economic Survey laid before Parliament by Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram is quite upbeat on the economy, it also marks a break from the traditional reticence
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