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Articles 17121 through 17220 of 20008:
- Kashmir Conference In Kathmandu (Business Line, G Parthasarathy, Dec 29, 2004)
The Kathmandu conference provided ideas on how to move forward in the quest for restoring normalcy and promoting contacts and harmony across the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Baptised, But Boundary Remains (Pioneer, Sandhya Jain, Dec 28, 2004)
The gutter inspectors are out, revelling in the discomfort of devout Hindus, telling us exactly what's wrong with us. To begin with, it's the Brahmins and the caste system, a euphemism for the fact that we're still a predominantly Hindu society.
- India Should Read Tsunamis Right (Indian Express, Arun Bapat, Dec 28, 2004)
The Asian Marine Disaster (AMD) on December 26 has no parallel in recent history. The Sumatra earthquake, with a magnitude of 8.9, is the fifth largest since 1900.
- A Tide Of E-Waste (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 28, 2004)
Computers and electronic gadgets that have reached the end of their useful life in the industrialised countries present a major environmental problem for India and other developing countries, turning up at their ports as e-waste.
- The Principal (Tribune, V. N. Kakar, Dec 28, 2004)
I reached Lahore, by bus or train, I do not remember, took a tonga and dashed off to S.N. Das Gupta College. I cannot recall where it was. Perhaps Nisbet Road. There, on the verandah of the college, I met this man, somewhat short-statured, polite, simple
- Real Woman (Deccan Herald, AMBIKA ANANTH, Dec 28, 2004)
Watching a popular soap on TV with a friend, I made one comment — “Why are soaps bent upon showing the woman as a two-edged sword driven through the whole humanity? And they are so popular too!”
- Defining Hindutva (Pioneer, Prafull Goradia, Dec 28, 2004)
The championing by the BJP of the Hindu ethos at its Ranchi meeting would be welcomed by all supporters of Hindutva.
- The Tired Old Subsidies Debate (Business Line, C. P. Chandrasekhar, Dec 28, 2004)
Once again, the Finance Ministry has prepared a document which proposes that the Central Government cut explicit and implicit subsidies, without adequate attention to the possible negative implications.
- Left’S Base Is Shrinking (Tribune, Amulya Ganguli, Dec 28, 2004)
THE leading lights of the CPM Politbureau seem to get up every morning with a determination to say “no” to whatever the Centre might propose. So, if it is “no” to disinvestment today
- Nature's Pogrom (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Dec 28, 2004)
It will take some time before the sheer scale of Sunday's tragedy sinks in. Southern Asia felt the battering impact of an earthquake off the west coast of Sumatra, but the mourning for the dead cannot but have global dimensions.
- Right To Ignorance (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Dec 27, 2004)
The angry protest of civil society organisations represented on the National Advisory Council (NAC), presided over by the Congress(I) President, Ms Sonia Gandhi, and intended to keep a close watch on the
- Promote Fdi For Higher Growth (Business Line, M. Y. Khan, Dec 27, 2004)
THE recent moves in opening the economy to foreign direct investment deserve fulsome praise. When an economy wants to grow at 8-9 per cent based on a savings rate of 24-25 per cent, it would surely need 5-6 per cent of GDP as foreign investment.
- Pension: Thinking Into The Future (Indian Express, N K Singh, Dec 27, 2004)
The panic about pensions is rising around the world. The United States, Europe, Japan, China and other countries are seeing the graying of their populations, and the steady march of the demographic bulge towards pensionable age.
- Lingua Fracas (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 27, 2004)
THERE are many milestones in the popularisation of Hindi language that may be recalled with a glow of pride. Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee speaking in Hindi in the United Nations is, of course
- The Global Local Way To Go (Indian Express, Pamela Philipose, Dec 27, 2004)
The prime minister has reportedly asked for a gender-equitable legislative regime and an exercise is underway to put all existing laws under the gender scanner.
- Argentina's Comeback (Hindu, Larry Rohter, Dec 27, 2004)
Three years after Argentina declared a record debt default, the economy has grown by eight per cent for two consecutive years without a debt settlement or the standard measures required by the International Monetary Fund for its approval.
- Why The Meek Must Inherit (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Dec 27, 2004)
Slums might be urban eyesores. In reality, however, they reflect on the acute myopia that afflicts the powerful sections of society. The draconian Rent Control Act, for example, is supposedly meant to protect the "welfare of the poor".
- They Need Food, With Thought (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Dec 27, 2004)
Often I get asked what makes a woman journalist different to a man. What is it we bring to the trade that men cannot? I can speak only for myself and will say that I look at political issues differently to my male colleagues.
- Too Warm For Christmas (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 26, 2004)
Calcutta has never had the good fortune of even dreaming of a white Christmas. The propinquity of the Tropic of Cancer makes snow in Calcutta beyond the realms of possibility.
- ‘Not Just A Tarnish On Bangalore But Shame On All Of India’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 26, 2004)
We have received a massive response from readers to The Indian Express series ‘Bangalore Crumbling’, IE December 5 onwards. Here we present some very angry, disappointed and agitated voices
- Beastly Tales (Telegraph, G.S. Mudur, Dec 26, 2004)
It’s the price you pay for playing God. After toying with lion-breeding programmes for years, zoo officials in India are staring at a man-made evolutionary disaster
- This Matter Of Plastic (Indian Express, JAITHIRTH RAO , Dec 25, 2004)
In the classic movie, The Graduate, the young Dustin Hoffman is advised to get into plastic, the surest way to conquer the world. Well, Dustin, you may have ignored that advice, but India and Indians have not.
- Only Motions Of Negotiating (Tribune, M B NAQVI, Dec 25, 2004)
Yet another opportunity has been missed: Two groups of Indo-Pakistani officials met in Islamabad and failed to agree on anything except to continue talking.
- Ready For Takeoff (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Dec 25, 2004)
The civil aviation sector in the country could see strong growth in the new year.
- When It's Society In The Boardroom (The Economic Times, Rushi C Bakshi, Dec 25, 2004)
Simply put, social sector comprises activities with primary focus to “make a better society” as against the traditionally understood for-profit activities.
- Flaunted Emotions Are Often Suspected (Tribune, Terence Blacker, Dec 25, 2004)
It has been a cracking week for young Charlie Boonker. He has had his first rotten. His dad has written him a letter all about how he came into the world, from the moment that his mum's waters broke, and ending with the heartfelt message, "Thank you for c
- The Crusade For Monoculture (Asia Times, Chanakya Sen, Dec 25, 2004)
The prophet-provocateur of international relations, Samuel P Huntington, is back to rattle some bones with a combative teaser on American identity.
- The Chanakya Of Reform (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 24, 2004)
P V Narasimha Rao became prime minister in the shadow of tragedy. Rajiv Gandhi had been assassinated and India was struggling with a political as well as economic crisis.
- Look Before You Leap (The Economic Times, Lubna Kably, Dec 24, 2004)
A cartoon that has become very popular this festive season shows that Santa Claus has been outsourced to India. A queue of kiddies are shown awaiting their turn in front of a video conferencing screen.
- Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness (Business Line, D. Murali , Dec 24, 2004)
We are mute mute witnesses to witnesses turning hostile, and truth getting baked in the process. We may never come to terms with what witnesses say at different points of time
- Charting A New Course For India's Army (Asia Times, Ramtanu Maitra, Dec 24, 2004)
On February 1, Lieutenant-General J J Singh will take over as India's new army chief. He is expected to direct the Indian army for at least three years, a tenure that is anticipated to be a period of great significance for the Indian army.
- Time To Call The Hunger Helpline (The Economic Times, VEENA S RAO, Dec 24, 2004)
A silent epidemic of malnutrition rages in India that despite it's gigantic proportions is yet to receive cognizance and priority attention from social scientists, economists and policy makers
- Second Green Revolution (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 24, 2004)
President Abdul Kalam, on a visit to Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, called for a second Green Revolution. This is bound to raise the question: was the first Green Revolution a success? The dominant view is: yes, it was.
- A New Blueprint On Subsidies (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Dec 24, 2004)
The National Common Minimum Programme of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), in general, and the first Budget of the Government by the Finance Minister Mr P. Chidambaram, in particular
- Apocalypse Tomorrow? (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Dec 24, 2004)
The last week of every year is conventionally a time for merriment which peaks on New Year's eve when the rich splurge in five star hotels, a thousand parties explode and tipsy revellers sway in lit-up downtowns where multitudes gather to ring in the new.
- India As Japanese See It (Tribune, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Dec 24, 2004)
Nary a word did Japan’s Ambassador, Mr Yasukuni Enoki, breathe, when speaking in Kolkata under Bengal Initiative auspices, about the far-reaching defence policy guidelines unveiled in Tokyo only a few hours before.
- Judiciary Under Trial By Sensation (Deccan Herald, N Haridas, Dec 24, 2004)
Now the news media is agog with the new Tehelka expose on Zaheera Sheikh, the super character in the Best Bakery episode. It has been made out that Zaheera accepted a huge ransom of Rs 18 lakh from BJP bigwigs in Vadodara to commit testimonial somersaults
- Is Security Is No Overhead (Business Line, D. Murali , Dec 23, 2004)
Almost one in two Indian organisations are unaware of the technique used for breaching their security. This is almost double of what prevailed about a year ago
- Global Warming And Us Stance (Deccan Herald, K Jayalakshmi, Dec 23, 2004)
America appears to see politics in the action to control global warming but is the threat imagined?
- Many Manifestations Of Man (Tribune, S.S. Bhatti, Dec 23, 2004)
If unmarried, woman is called the weaker sex. But when marital, she suddenly becomes the better half. Man, who ties the nuptial knot, is rudely divested of his pre-maritial social prestige and instantly reduced to worse (or bitter) half.
- The Fever Of Militancy (Indian Express, Samudra Gupta Kashyap, Dec 23, 2004)
One question that everybody in Assam is asking since last week is: Is ULFA commander-in-chief Paresh Barua really ill? People have started doubting this after different local newspapers published different stories while trying to analyse
- Afloat Only On Good Intentions (Indian Express, N K Singh, Dec 23, 2004)
The Pension Bill solves only part of the fiscal problem. It does not address the larger social issue
- Wheel Is In Experienced Hands (Pioneer, VK Grover, Dec 23, 2004)
Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld were both in New Delhi this month. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was in Vientiane, Laos, interacting with South East Asian leaders.
- A Review Act (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Dec 23, 2004)
The power ministry is all set for a review of the Electricity Act, 2003, a move that has been on the cards ever since the United Progressive Alliance Government assumed office earlier this year.
- Property Helps Mothers, Children (Tribune, BINA AGARWAL, Dec 23, 2004)
The following is an excerpt from the report "UNICEF in India":
The development of human capabilities in childhood rests greatly on the ability of the family and of the State to ensure that children are free from deprivation.
- Responsible Global Capitalism — Beyond The Market Construct (Business Line, S. Venu , Dec 22, 2004)
Responsible global capitalism is a system comprising individuals, private commercial corporations, NGOs, governments and supranational agencies.
- Private Sector Reservation — Make Haste Cautiously (Business Line, Sharad Joshi , Dec 22, 2004)
Reservation in the private sector is a hot topic today. The Government could think of reservation in the farm sector, which is also private. There is an acute shortage of labour in many parts.
- The Poison In Food (Tribune, R. N. Malik, Dec 22, 2004)
I was shocked the other day when I saw a notice board at a water body reading “water is harmful for cattle drinking because of pesticide contamination” in the Terai area of Kashipur district.
- Sasural Party (Indian Express, Varghese K George, Dec 22, 2004)
The BJP never tires of calling the RJD a Sasural party—Sadhu, Subhash, Rabri and Laloo party. The first two are the brothers of the Chief Minister and not quite brotherly towards each other.
- Closing The Digital Divide (Indian Express, Analysis, Dec 22, 2004)
People of South Asia send out this message: while seeking the dazzling fruits of globalisation, don’t forget the poor
- Hidden Costs Of Comparative Advantage (Business Line, Kumar Venkat, Dec 22, 2004)
The principle of comparative advantage works well in an ideal world where trade incurs no human or environmental costs. But in the real world, where someone has to bear every cost, global trade draws passionate grassroots opposition.
- Humour In Letters (Tribune, I.M. Soni, Dec 22, 2004)
Readers will readily agree that they do get funny, irritating, shocking, amusing letters just as they get exasperating telephone, water and electricity bills.
- It’S Bijli, Sadak, Pani. But Can Laloo Do The Rewrite? (Indian Express, Varghese K George, Dec 22, 2004)
Lok Sabha polls may be just six months old, but Laloo Yadav is facing a vastly different situation. For once, he has to fight an election on a positive agenda, and he isn’t as invincible as he appears
- Who Paid For Aq Khan Network? (Pioneer, Wilson John, Dec 22, 2004)
A year ago, around this time, startling revelations were tumbling forth from Washington about how a Pakistani rogue nuclear scientist, Mr AQ Khan, had set up a global chain of illegal nuclear trade with branch offices in
- Tuned To Smaller Needs (Telegraph, Abhijit Bora, Dec 22, 2004)
Often, when there is a cricket match played anywhere in the world, Doordarshan broadcasts it on its national channel. It then blacks out all other entertainment programmes, including regional language transmissions.
- The Growth Mirage (Business Line, A. V. Vedpuriswar, Dec 21, 2004)
Abundant optimism is needed while betting on the economic growth engine to touch 7-8 per cent. But misplaced optimism can be dangerous and lead to wishful thinking.
- Free Trade And Environment (Deccan Herald, Sachin Chaturvedi, Dec 21, 2004)
New Delhi has suddenly signed a spurt of free trade agreements (FTAs) with several regional countries. This refers to bilateral free trade agreements with Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand that are already in place, besides others with Singapore ....
- Stealing A March (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 21, 2004)
The opening of the new underground corridor of the Delhi Metro system from Delhi University to Kashmere Gate is yet another feather in the cap of the authorities concerned.
- Hey Presto, A New Macaque (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 21, 2004)
Nature's infinite Book of secrecy, to use Shakespeare's phrase, continues to yield treasures. The discovery of a primate species, Macaca munzala (the Arunachal macaque), in the ...
- Just Right (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 21, 2004)
Even the most active of institutions may miss something just below its nose. The higher judiciary in India today is in one of its most active phases, directing its attention to issues ranging from pollution to bandhs to the right to food
- Implementation, The Key (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Dec 21, 2004)
Inflation and poor growth hurt the poor more than they hurt any other section of society.
- ‘Change In Three Areas Would Help India’S Image (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Dec 21, 2004)
Lakshmi N Mittal has been ranked as one of the world’s richest people, with his vast steel empire producing more than 70 million tonnes of steel. Recently in the news for the extravagant wedding of his daughter in Paris, and before that his son’s ...
- A Change For The Better (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 21, 2004)
Acknowledging that change in the Earth’s climate and its adverse effects are a common concern of humankind,
- Can India Really Do Without Egs? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Dec 21, 2004)
India reduced poverty during the ’90s. However, income inequality increased within rural and urban areas; between average incomes in rural compared to urban areas; and between states.
- To Make 200 Million Tonnes, India Needs `Steel Vision' (Business Line, N. Ramakrishnan , Dec 21, 2004)
"We need a long-term vision for the steel industry," says Mr B. Muthuraman, Managing Director, The Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd.
- Desperation In West Asia (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Dec 21, 2004)
in recent times has West Asia been as confused and uncertain about the future. America’s invasion and occupation of Iraq have been traumatic events while the threat of violence and terrorism is fuelled by the injustice of continuing Israeli occupation of
- Not Viable (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 21, 2004)
The United Progressive Alliance government, goaded by the national advisory council, is certain to place the rural employment guarantee bill before parliament in the winter session.
- It Is Not Boom Time In India (Telegraph, S. L. Rao, Dec 20, 2004)
The Bombay Stock Exchange sensitive index last crossed 6,000 in January 2004. It has now crossed a record of 6,400.
- Gambling On Guaranteed Employment (Tribune, Nirmal Sandhu, Dec 20, 2004)
IT is an ambitious project — and hugely expensive. The aim is to provide 100 days employment to one member of a rural family below the poverty line in 150 districts in the first year, raising it annually to cover 600 districts by the fourth year. Four cro
- Jobs For All (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Dec 20, 2004)
The UPA government’s decision to provide by legislation at least 100 days of casual employment at a prescribed wage rate annually to one member of every poor rural household is a laudable step in the direction of improving the socio-economic condition of
- Us Equities Outlook Is Weakly Positive (Business Line, V. Anantha Nageswaran, Dec 20, 2004)
The outlook for American stocks is neither exciting nor gloomy, as the prices reflect lower earnings multiples. As oil prices climb, some profit-taking can be expected early in the New Year, followed by some stability.
- Socially Responsible Investing (Deccan Herald, HAZEL HENDERSON, Dec 20, 2004)
Global public opinion has the power to make or break the brands and reputations of companies
- Palestine After Arafat (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Dec 20, 2004)
Most Palestinians appear to have concluded that their struggle for a homeland needs a new direction.
- Not A Partisan Issue (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 18, 2004)
THE Prime Minister has set at rest speculations over External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh’s off-the-cuff remark on India’s nuclear policy in Seoul.
- Day Of The Declining Dollar (Indian Express, ILA PATNAIK, Dec 18, 2004)
Capital flows of roughly $2 billion per day go into the US every day, in funding the US current account deficit. This is a very big number. For example, in 2003-04, which was a good year for capital flows into India, roughly $20 billion came into India...
- Cyrus And His Tricks (Indian Express, Rooma Mehra, Dec 18, 2004)
Sunset on Lake Sal. An hour that unfailingly heralds peace and awe if one may allow oneself the temptation to fantasise that this lake is not shrinking like the country’s other lakes
- Fuel For Taps (Hindu, R. Ramachandran, Dec 18, 2004)
Looking for alternative sources of low-enriched uranium or switching to a first-ever fully mixed oxide loaded reactor are options to keep the Tarapur Atomic Power Station running.
- Bad Food From Good Bahu (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 18, 2004)
We have received a massive response from readers to The Indian Express series ‘Bangalore Crumbling’, IE December 5 onwards.
- In Deification Of Definitions (Business Line, Sukumar Mukhopadhyay, Dec 18, 2004)
Definitions never define. That is how the saying goes. Some of the most difficult things to define in actual life are the most simple and well-known concepts, such as man, courage, reform and so on.
- In Harmony (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Dec 18, 2004)
Nary a word did Japan’s ambassador, Yasukuni Enoki, breathe, when speaking in Calcutta under Bengal Initiative auspices, about the far-reaching defence policy guidelines unveiled in Tokyo only a few hours before.
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