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Articles 17521 through 17620 of 20008:
- Deepavali Decibel (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 15, 2004)
The festival of lights is fast becoming a festival of noise
- Turn It Down (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 15, 2004)
Making a nasty din is remarkably easy. And it is just as difficult to discipline man-made noise with the fear of punishment. The problem reaches a kind of peak during Kali puja and Diwali, when aural damage is taken to be divinely licensed.
- Management By Prioritising (Business Line, P. Muthuraman , Nov 15, 2004)
THE bad news is time flies; the good news is you are the pilot. You cannot say you do not have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours every day that were available to Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci and Albert Einstein.
- Confusing Signals To Farmers (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 15, 2004)
There have been few surprises in the new rabi price policy announced by the Government. The minimum support price (MSP) for wheat has been raised to Rs.640 a quintal, ten rupees more than the previous price.
- One-Ways Definitely Not A Permanent Solution (Deccan Herald, M N SREEHARI, Nov 14, 2004)
Bangalore is acclaimed to be one of the fastest growing cities in Asia with a population of 70 lakh plus and has more than 22 lakh registered vehicles. Almost two lakh new vehicles from other states are passing through the city roads.
- Aids: The Next Agenda (Hindu, Peter Piot, Nov 13, 2004)
Unless the cycle of infections that feeds the disease is stopped, treatment will prove unsustainable.
- Economic Lessons From The Hotspots Of Innovation (Business Line, D. Murali , Nov 13, 2004)
Silicon Valley, Ireland, Cambridge, Munich, Sophia Antipolis, Sweden, Israel, Taiwan and Bangalore — these are the places you would find mentioned in a new book
- A Food Yatra (Tribune, Shiv Kumar, Nov 12, 2004)
Mumbai’s month-long dusk-to-dawn gastronomic orgy is reaching its end. Not to be left out of all the fun, the last of the stragglers are making tracks to “Chotta Pakistan” — once a pejorative, now a shortcut to the all-night food fiesta extending from the
- Not Really Green (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 11, 2004)
In choosing Kenyan green activist Wangari Maathai for this year's peace prize, the Nobel Committee added a new dimension to its conventional understanding of conflicts and their resolution.
- The West Is No Less Corrupt (Tribune, Prem Sikka, Nov 11, 2004)
Political corruption is a corrosive feature of everyday life and needs to be rooted out. However, there is something very curious about the worldwide political corruption league published by Transparency International.
- What Alternative To Water Privatisation? (Deccan Herald, Sudhirendar Sharma, Nov 11, 2004)
The activists who oppose privatisation of water should be able to propose a second alternative
- Coming Closer (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Nov 11, 2004)
That New Delhi figures in the Brussels' world view was underscored by the Indo-European Union Summit in The Hague deciding to expedite the pact for India joining the EU's Galileo global positioning system.
- A Number Cruncher Looking For Value Reporting (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Nov 11, 2004)
Vipin Malik is a chartered accountant whom banks may be afraid of, especially after his latest work, Value Reporting and Global Comparative Advantage published in two volumes by VMA Infomerics P Ltd (vmalik@spectranet.com).
- A Divided Family (Telegraph, MAHESH RANGARAJAN, Nov 11, 2004)
Even six months after the general elections, the premier opposition par- ty seems at odds with itself.
- No Roads To The Market (Telegraph, Bibek Debroy, Nov 10, 2004)
What is the difference between animals and humans? Had you asked George Orwell, the answer might have been — none at all.
- The `Hub' Concept (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Nov 10, 2004)
For India to develop into a specialised hub, it has to first identify its inherent strengths; build and promote institutions that can offer facilities; develop infrastructure and connectivity; and market those facilities.
- New Bonds (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 10, 2004)
With India and the European Union embarking on a strategic partnership, co-operation between the two sides on a broad range of political, economic, technological and cultural issues is poised to deepen substantially.
- Maharashtra Farmers, A Crossed Lot (Business Line, Sharad Joshi , Nov 10, 2004)
The paddy farmers of the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra are in a quandary. They are receiving as assistance from the government crossed cheques for sums as small as Rs 50.
- Inter-Linking Of Rivers — Untested Hype, Unresolved Issues (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 10, 2004)
The project to interlink six major rivers promises to remain bedevilled for a considerable time by unresolved engineering, operational and financial issues.
- Citizen-Hostile (Business Line, Ishita G. Tripathy, Nov 10, 2004)
As agriculture evolved into a more productive activity, it became more energy-intensive too. In the process of this transformation, the varieties of crops chosen, though high-yielding, were found to be prone to epidemic diseases.
- A Special Meal (Tribune, Harish Dhillon, Nov 10, 2004)
I had not had lunch or dinner the day before and was famished. I hoped that we would stop at Ramban and I would get something to eat.
- More Chaotic Than Exotic (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Nov 09, 2004)
Sonia Gandhi has done it again. She has proved drawing-room critics wrong, all those who spent the last few years authoritatively claiming that the Congress, led by her, would not get more than double digits in the general election.
- Telecom: Higher Fdi Cap, No Guarantee To Better Service (Business Line, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Nov 09, 2004)
Large investments are indeed required in the telecom sector. However, the contention that such investments would materialise only by increasing the FDI cap from 49 per cent to 74 per cent is suspect.
- The New Structure Of Global Balances (Business Line, C. P. Chandrasekhar, Nov 09, 2004)
Developing countries, especially the so-called "emerging markets", have become net exporters of capital since 2000.
- Paralysis Setting In (Deccan Herald, N C GUNDU RAO, Nov 09, 2004)
Any further delay in forming a full-fledged ministry will affect the pace and quality of administration
- Another Rare Character (Telegraph, SUDESHNA BANERJEE, Nov 09, 2004)
The Border-Gavaskar trophy has gone out of the country and Indians must be glad to put the misery of the losses out of their minds.
- Cauvery: Disappointments, Appeals (Hindu, Ramaswamy R. Iyer, Nov 09, 2004)
The lower riparian has rights and unless the upper riparian is prepared to accept this, there can be no resolution of the dispute.
- Faux Pas Incarnate (Deccan Herald, Meera Seshadri, Nov 09, 2004)
Some of us have this natural ability for getting ourselves into embarrassing situations
- French `Activism' In Ivory Coast (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Nov 09, 2004)
The Ivory Coast campaign gives Paris an opportunity to strengthen its military presence in the lucrative region of the Gulf of Guinea.
- Prudes And Prejudice (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 08, 2004)
The latest initiative by the Human Resources Development Ministry to educate students between 14 and 18 years of age about sex and AIDS is welcome. For too long, prejudice and prudery have brushed the subject of sex education under the carpet as a result
- All Not Lost For Democrats (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma, Nov 08, 2004)
Moral Americans tilted the balance in favour of Bush, but post-poll surveys show that the Democrats need not panic
- Landmark Verdict (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 08, 2004)
SC has ensured that those at the top will not be immune to the law against corruption
- Russia's Mixed Blessing (Hindu, VLADIMIR RADYUHIN, Nov 08, 2004)
Migrant labour helps alleviate an acute demographic crisis and sustain economic growth, but also creates ethnic and social tensions.
- Voters’ Right To Know, Us Style (Tribune, Kiran Bedi, Nov 07, 2004)
I watched all the three presidential debates as most Americans did. It was like our Ramayana serial days back home when at certain part of the serial, it became a 'must see' and we rushed home. During the first debate, I found myself nervous.
- Unending Nightmare (The Economic Times, RAGHUKRISHNAN, Nov 07, 2004)
There I was in the waiting room of psychiatrist Dr Rustom when, suddenly, a middle-aged guy was dragged in screaming “Out! Out!”.
- Real Estate Of Things (Telegraph, Debashis Bhattacharyya, Nov 07, 2004)
With his thatch of hair and a hint of a moustache, Tridib Mitra — in a gaudy T-shirt and patched jeans — looks every inch a teenager; the proverbial unkempt boy next door.
- The Pothole Lore (Deccan Herald, H N ANANDA, Nov 06, 2004)
As long as there are roads, there will be potholes — deserving of a mukhya mantri potholes yojana
- When Companies Can Sweat It Out... (Business Line, K. Parthasarathi, Nov 06, 2004)
Are companies investing their earnings in productive activities, as is expected of them, or simply placing them in bonds, shares and mutual funds?
- Fallacy Of Nuclear Deterrence (Tribune, Dhirendra Sharma, Nov 06, 2004)
Recently Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee disclosed that India had “credible nuclear deterrence in place”. The Defence Ministry is now engaged in raising “specialised forces to tackle nuclear threat in all its dimensions”.
- E-Hazard Goes Global (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 06, 2004)
India is proud of its information technology but are Indians sufficiently aware of the menace that uses IT as a stalking horse?
- Homi Bhabha's Vision (Hindu, M. R. Srinivasan, Nov 06, 2004)
It is certain that the Indian atomic energy programme would not have grown as it has done without the vision and leadership of Homi Jehangir Bhabha.
- The All-Powerful Me (Tribune, Ramesh Luthra, Nov 05, 2004)
Perplexed you seem to be. Scratch your brain to know who I am. Don’t you worry too much, I would love to help you establish my identity. Must have witnessed a mushroom growth of tiny hutments springs over the land which was once a stretch of lush grass.
- Polls Apart (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 05, 2004)
There's nothing like a good show. The best, and the greatest, show is the US presidential elections. There's good reason to keep this going, every four years, if not more frequently.
- Slipped Past (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 05, 2004)
What distinguishes Indian legislative assemblies is the oscillation of mood. People either sleep or fight. In the interim, they either drone or scream.
- E-Hazard Goes Global (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 05, 2004)
India is proud of its information technology but are Indians sufficiently aware of the menace that uses IT as a stalking horse?
- Bullish On Crude, Bullish On Bonds (Business Line, Anantha Nageshwaran, Nov 05, 2004)
If the crude oil price rises in the coming year it is bound to drag down economic activity rather than stoke consumer price inflation.
- Bush Is Back (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Nov 05, 2004)
In an ironic twist, the American people decided to unite behind a person who has perhaps divided them the most. No recent President of the United States polarised people more than Mr George W. Bush...
- Bush Victory: Time To Build On Us-India Partnership (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 05, 2004)
With George W. Bush back in the White House, the nation's security will certainly be the foremost priority of his Administration. The election pledge to exterminate terrorism may have a beneficial
- Draft Environmental Policy: Inadequate Economic Inputs (Business Line, L. Venkatachalam, Nov 05, 2004)
The Draft Environmental Policy, which is available on the Ministry's Web site till November 30 for comments, makes passing mention of such concepts as incomparable value
- In Their Own Hands (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Nov 05, 2004)
It is customary for election results to be followed by an onrush of belated wisdom. This is particularly so when the outcome defies the profundities of the editorial classes.
- Investment Commission — New Window To Old Problems (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Nov 05, 2004)
If access to markets, distribution networks, technologies and strategic assets such as brand names are the main motivations for Indian companies to go abroad
- China And India Are In A Race Too Close To Call: Andy Mukherjee (Bloomberg.com, Andy Mukherjee, Nov 04, 2004)
China and India, the two Asian giants, are both trying to become rich, each in its own way. China is big in manufacturing, while India's strength is in services.
- Time To Go On Another Paper Chase (Telegraph, S. Venkitaramanan , Nov 04, 2004)
The mid-term appraisal of the tenth five year plan may help assess how far the goals of the NCMP can be realized
- Bush's Second Coming (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Nov 04, 2004)
The world at large will look at a second Bush administration with a fair amount of trepidation.
- Decelerating Demographic Growth (The Economic Times, Jeffrey D Sachs, Nov 04, 2004)
Global debates about population policy are confusing. One side argues that rising human populations threaten our environment and prosperity.
- Enhance Productivity (Deccan Herald, S N CHARY, Nov 04, 2004)
Good economics in the country is all about balancing various national efforts in different sectors
- Grounds For Optimism On Growth (The Economic Times, T T RAM MOHAN, Nov 04, 2004)
In its Mid-term Review, the RBI has lowered its forecast for GDP growth for the current year from 6.5-7% to 6-6.5%.
- Whither National Farmers Commission? (Business Line, K. P. Prabhakaran Nair, Nov 03, 2004)
At the fag end of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) regime, on the initiative of the former Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a National Farmers Commission was set up to look into all aspects of
- Food For All, And More To Spare (Telegraph, Prasanta K. Ray, Nov 03, 2004)
The food processing industry needs to be encouraged if India is to make a dent in the world market for food products
- Cracked And Mouldy (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , Nov 03, 2004)
By the time this column appears in print, one of the most acrimonious election campaigns in the history of the free world would be over.
- Cbms Not Enough (Tribune, M B NAQVI, Nov 03, 2004)
President Pervez Musharraf is pressing ahead with his campaign to create and demonstrate flexibility in Pakistan’s traditional Kashmir stance, the perceived core of all problems with India.
- Aircraft Mishaps And Training (Deccan Herald, B K PANDEY, Nov 03, 2004)
Air force pilots must be taught to cope with unfamiliar and unpredictable situations to prevent accidents
- Oil Price Hike: A Blessing In Disguise (Business Line, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Nov 02, 2004)
THE Finance Ministry is worried about the impact of the price of oil. It has cut the import duty on oil to soften the impact of the price rise.
- Forces Driving The New Economy (Business Line, R. Devarajan, Nov 02, 2004)
There is a general tendency to presume that the old and orthodox thinking is regressive, while the new and novel is good. But this assumption need not be always right.
- A Tightrope Walk (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 02, 2004)
Nothing quite rouses the Bharatiya Janata Party's rank and file as a mention of that elusive party goal — a "magnificent Ram temple" in Ayodhya.
- Call For A New Forum (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Nov 02, 2004)
This week, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage celebrates its 20th anniversary. It was the creation of Indira Gandhi, who, with Pupul Jayakar and a group of enlightened professionals, realized and acknowledged the
- Clinical Trials And Good Practices (Business Line, Pratap Ravindran , Nov 02, 2004)
Many who agree to participate in trials are often unable to distinguish between treatment and research.
- Spreading Its Tentacles (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Nov 01, 2004)
The US is seen as an occupying power by a hostile populace in Iraq and has no popular backing
- Unemployment: The Seven Sins Of Perception (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Nov 01, 2004)
Listing the seven problems of perception vis-à-vis the unemployment scene in the country, and suggesting a seven-point solution, P. V. Indiresan says that the aim must be to create employment over a wide range of the economy and for all person s, not ...
- Capacity Building Among Farmers (Business Line, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 01, 2004)
For Banks, Agricultural credit is the flavour of the season. Conscious of the need to ensure consistent growth in lending to the farm sector, the new Government since the day it assumed office has been working on a package of measures.
- The Case For Kerry (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 01, 2004)
The London-based Guardian newspaper sets out the case for John Kerry to be elected as the next President of the United States.
- Dr Advani Cannot Cure (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Nov 01, 2004)
The Bharatiya Janata Party is sick. But can Dr Lal Kishen Advani cure it? The BJP is already being described as the party of “two babas (old men)”.
- Corruption In Public Life (Tribune, T. S. Krishna Murthy, Nov 01, 2004)
Corruption in Indian public life is often discussed these days since it has started seriously affecting the quality of life in a big way. No doubt, there have been efforts in the past to acknowledge the existence of the menace and its enormity.
- Challenge Lies In Changing The Mindset (Tribune, Shamsher S. Mehta, Nov 01, 2004)
We have inherited a system of education, which invariably generates an expectation in the mind of the parent and the child of a white collar occupation. What we require instead is a system that produces a multi-collar workforce.
- Hope For Fdi Flow Into Small, Medium Units (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Nov 01, 2004)
If the Investment Commission is not to be old wine in a new bottle, it has to guard against the failings of the old Indian Investment Centre.
- Looking Beyond Musharraf's Proposals (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Nov 01, 2004)
There are options on Kashmir which lie beyond what both India and Pakistan consider unacceptable. The challenge is to explore them.
- Senior Citizens Deserve A Safety Net (Tribune, Punam Khaira Sidhu, Oct 31, 2004)
The world is going white. A demographic restructuring of the world populace is underway. United Nations estimates put the number of those aged 60 plus at 600 million, i.e. 10 per cent of the world population.
- Europe For Kerry (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Oct 31, 2004)
Among Eurpeans, it is a resounding 'Yes' for America and 'No' for George W. Bush.
- New Agenda For The Bjp (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Oct 30, 2004)
As a one-time admirer and supporter of L K Advani, I welcome his return to the helm of affairs of the BJP, which he took from near-nothing to ruling the country.
- Sealed With A Kiss (Telegraph, Khushwant Singh, Oct 30, 2004)
Some three years ago, I took the liberty of greeting the daughter of the then Pakistan high commissioner, Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, with a kiss.
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