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Articles 6921 through 7020 of 9936:
- Shopping For A Car (Deccan Herald, N SHEREEN, Nov 08, 2004)
Buying a car is like buying a saree, only the process leaves you a lot more weary
- Beating Up The Messenger (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 08, 2004)
The repeated attacks on journalists in Kerala by activists of the Indian Union Muslim League in full view of the police raise serious concerns about political goondaism and the
- 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.
- Confessions Of A Split Mind (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Nov 06, 2004)
Late in the days left to me, I have come to the conclusion that I’ve been an imposter all my life. I have written several books on religion and the history of
- 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 Partition Controversy (Tribune, V. N. Datta, Nov 05, 2004)
This refers to Anita Inder Singh's two articles, which focus on the causes of the partition of India in 1947 (The Tribune, Oct 4 and 5). These articles are a rehash of the conclusions which she had arrived at with meticulous care in her DPhil (Oxford) ...
- Meddling With Mahatma (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 05, 2004)
IT seems that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government could never have enough of meddling with others' writings on one count or another.
- Protect Christians Of Dalit Origin (Deccan Herald, EDUARDO FALEIRO, Nov 04, 2004)
There is need to legislate a bill to give Christians of SC/ST origin their due rights and privileges
- Summit Time For Manmohan (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Nov 04, 2004)
Two upcoming summits, with the European Union and ASEAN, provide an opportunity for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to improve India's global profile.
- Debate On Censorship (Deccan Herald, Avijit Pathak, Nov 03, 2004)
There is need to encourage people to acquire an aesthetic sense that makes censorship irrelevant
- One School, Two Badges! (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 02, 2004)
Long before a man called Narendra Modi and his politics gripped Gujarat, the mindset on which communalists thrive was becoming increasingly pervasive in the state of Mahatma Gandhi.
- A Retrospective View (Deccan Herald, N C GUNDU RAO, Nov 02, 2004)
The Rajyotsava awards have been devalued by the current practice of inviting applications for them
- Remembering Indira Gandhi (Business Line, R. C. Rajamani, Nov 01, 2004)
Any talk of politics and its practitioners invariably turns to Indira Gandhi. You could like her or hate her but surely not ignore her. Such was her personality.
- School Curriculum Should Be More Student-Friendly: Ncert Chief (Tribune, Smriti Kak Ramachandran, Oct 31, 2004)
Prof Krishna Kumar, the new Director of the National Council for Educational Research and Training, is an expert in his own right.
- Measured Progress Is What Can Be Achieved (Deccan Herald, G Parthasarathy, Oct 31, 2004)
Speaking to Pakistani journalists at an iftar party hosted by Information Minister Sheikh Rasheed on October 25, General Pervez Musharraf did some “loud thinking” about what he believed was a road map for a settlement of the Kashmir issue.
- Jamnalal Bajaj Awards For Two Gandhians (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Oct 31, 2004)
Come November and the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation picks up outstanding personalities for conferring its prestigious awards. The Foundation chose this year an hitherto little known but a veteran Gandhian
- The Unfolding Uniform (Telegraph, Ashok Ganguly, Oct 31, 2004)
That statement from Larry Pressler, made during his recent visit to India, coincided with the fifth anniversary of President Musharraf in army uniform and a pledge to remain in uniform, as the head of state, for another five years, to safeguard the future
- 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.
- 'We Must Focus On Living Heritage' (The Economic Times, NARAYANI GANESH, Oct 30, 2004)
It's time we put in place a national heritage policy,” says S K Misra, chairman, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage.
- Why India Survives (Telegraph, RAMACHANDRA GUHA, Oct 30, 2004)
Ever since India became independent, there have been sceptics who have predicted its imminent demise. Some have claimed that it would soon become a basket-case, marked by mass famines
- Un Blows The Whistle On Corruption (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Oct 30, 2004)
Corrupt politicians in sizeable numbers are ruling the roost as elected representatives of the people.
- Indira Gandhi — 20 Years On (Hindu, Inder Malhotra, Oct 30, 2004)
Indira Gandhi looms large in India's consciousness, just as she had dominated the national stage for two decades irrespective of whether she was in power or out of it.
- Tale From The Dark Ages! (The Economic Times, Lubna Kably, Oct 29, 2004)
Zenobia Aunty is a sound sleeper. So, it was a bit of a shock to hear her shrieks. “I must rush back to Mumbai, my flat has been provisionally attached.
- Assassination Of The Mahatma (Hindu, K. N. Panikkar, Oct 28, 2004)
The real assassin was not Nathuram Godse, but Hindu communalism of which Savarkar was the most ardent ideologue and practitioner.
- Sufi Bard (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 27, 2004)
It is an established fact that the British nicked the famous Kohinoor diamond from India. It can now be said the country lost not one but two Kohinoors to the invaders from Blighty.
- Trek To Nagpur (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Oct 26, 2004)
If the Congress ran to the Nehru-Gandhi family in its hour of crisis to seek Mrs Sonia Gandhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party has opted for the tried and tested leadership of Mr L.K. Advani as it seeks a way out of its acute difficulties after the double wham
- Original Manager (Telegraph, S. L. Rao, Oct 25, 2004)
The man who gave professional management (and management education) the standing it has enjoyed for so many years died last month at the age of 93.
- No Room For Moderates (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 25, 2004)
The developments in Yangon last week resulting in the removal of Prime Minister Khin Nyunt do no good to the purported attempts to launch democratic reforms in Myanmar.
- From Adversaries To Friends (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Oct 25, 2004)
One of the biggest barriers to the peace talks with the Nagas is not what the National Socialist Council of Nagalim or its leaders...
- The Bipartisan Predicament (The Economic Times, Arvind Panagariya , Oct 24, 2004)
Few proponents of reforms had thought that in a controversy between the Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia who symbolises ...
- Ashwani Has Many Firsts To His Credit (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Oct 24, 2004)
Aswani kumar is a young and budding leader from Punjab. He has many firsts to his credit. He is the first Congressman from Punjab who has been elected unopposed twice consecutively to the Rajya Sabha from the state.
- The Bipartisan Predicament (The Economic Times, Arvind Panagariya , Oct 23, 2004)
Few proponents of reforms had thought that in a controversy between the Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia who symbolises pro-market reforms and the Left that abhors them, they could side with the latter.
- Punjab’S Progress (Tribune, Mohan Guruswamy, Oct 23, 2004)
The spectrum of regional inequalities in India is a very wide one with Punjab and Bihar having per capita incomes of Rs 25, 048 and Rs 5,466 respectively at the opposite ends.
- Bhakra Dam: An Engineering Monument (Tribune, Narinder Sharma, Oct 22, 2004)
The world-famous concrete monument, Bhakra Dam, is a prized possession of India. It is a reservoir of prizes and surprises. The Bhakra Dam, standing 740 ft from its foundation, is the highest dam in Asia and the second largest in the world.
- What Is Disputed And What Is Not (Deccan Herald, SREEDHAR, Oct 22, 2004)
India’s preoccupation with Pakistan and China’s engagement with Taiwan have facilitated current peace
- The Bipartisan Predicament (The Economic Times, Arvind Panagariya , Oct 22, 2004)
Few proponents of reforms had thought that in a controversy between the Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia who symbolises
- Reforming Babudom (Tribune, R. S. Bedi, Oct 22, 2004)
Ever EVER since Dr Manmohan Singh’s government took charge, it has focused attention on good governance. A dedicated and dynamic bureaucracy, sensitive to the changing times, is all that is essentially required for good governance.
- Closer Ties With Britain (Tribune, G Parthasarathy, Oct 21, 2004)
After imperial Britain packed up and left the Indian subcontinent in August 1947, Indian leaders found a ready excuse for the country’s maladies. Whenever floods, drought or famine occurred we blamed the British.
- Fast-Forwarding Indo-Vietnamese Ties (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 21, 2004)
The historic occasion of the golden jubilee of the Nehru-Ho Chi Minh meeting in Hanoi has provided a valuable opportunity for India and Vietnam to review the whole gamut of bilateral relations so that they can be put on a fast track.
- Nobel For Wangari (Tribune, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Oct 20, 2004)
Once again and for the second successive year this time the Nobel Peace Prize Committee has gone beyond the criteria laid down by the founder of the award. Alfred Nobel’s testament has directions for the awards instituted by him.
- Before All Is Lost (Telegraph, Shobita Punja, Oct 20, 2004)
It was in the 19th century that a new interest in antiquarianism grew in Europe and pervaded the life and thoughts of great men of letters like Sir Walter Scott and John Ruskin.
- Wasted Exhortation (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Oct 20, 2004)
THE homily of the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, to the 137 Secretaries in the various Ministries on how to pep up their performance has received high praise from all quarters.
- Whither The Technological Development Plan? (Business Line, Rishikesha T. Krishnan, Oct 19, 2004)
The Tenth Plan (2002-07) does not look at the role of government in the upgradation of technological capabilities or in addressing the technological challenges ahead.
- Us Presidential Debates — High Point Of American Democracy (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Oct 19, 2004)
One may not agree with the US policies and worldview, but there is no gainsaying the commitment of the nation and its people to upholding the spirit and temper of democracy.
- The Cobbler (Tribune, Inderdeep Thapar, Oct 19, 2004)
THE ding-dong bell at eleven sharp announces he is here. A tall, dark man in kurta-pyjama, who enquires if there are shoes to be polished or mended. He is different as the only sounds he can emit are gurglings and the only words he can hear are our ...
- Colours That Run In The Us (Business Line, Sharad Varde, Oct 19, 2004)
"HEY, you guys wait for a while. On this side are all Asians. You go to the other section. That is quieter."
- Reliving Old Enmities (Telegraph, Ashok V. Desai, Oct 19, 2004)
Mani Shankar Aiyar found a poem of Savarkar on the walls of the cellular jail in Port Blair. He had it removed.
- Congestion At Ports - Better Connectivity The Way Out (Business Line, Santanu Sanyal, Oct 19, 2004)
With an estimated 10 per cent growth in traffic in the first six months of the current fiscal — 175.8 million tonnes compared to 160 million tonnes in the corresponding previous period
- Derrida's Derring-Do (Deccan Herald, B. S. Raghavan , Oct 18, 2004)
Although Jacques Derrida (who recently died) is hailed by Western scholars for having performed a philosophical derring-do by propounding his theory of deconstruction, the fascination for the mysteries of words is as old as civilisation itself.
- No Forecasts Will Shake This Govt (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Oct 16, 2004)
In one of his speeches delivered during the election campaign in Maharashtra, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had a dig at the Opposition for pinning its faith in forecasts made by astrologers and resorting to tantric practices in the hope of coming back to
- Elasticity Of Income Definition (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Oct 16, 2004)
One does not have to be a supporter of the so-called Hindu Right to feel thrilled at the very mention of the name of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, famously known as Veer Savarkar
- White Elephant (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Oct 15, 2004)
THE brouhaha over the induction of foreign consultants into the committees of the Planning Commission has deflected attention away from the fundamental question about the continued usefulness of the Commission itself.
- The Tehelka Commission (Hindu, Rajeev Dhavan , Oct 15, 2004)
The reliance on Commissions of Inquiry is misplaced. Increasingly, they are instruments of intimidation.
- Hindi-English Bhai Bhai (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 14, 2004)
It is by now accepted wisdom that the diversity of India is best represented by a government that is itself an alliance of divergent political, cultural, and linguistic currents.
- Icon Of Doubt And Interpretation (Telegraph, Jacques Derrida, Oct 14, 2004)
An author is dead as soon as he writes a text. The text lives and is open to reading and interpretation.
- Learning To Speak Like The Masters (Telegraph, Deep K. Datta-Ray, Oct 13, 2004)
Public schools, out of fashion in Britain, are striking fresh root in Asia, where they continue to be viewed with much appreciation and awe
- There Is Only One Fashion (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Oct 12, 2004)
Sabyasachi Mukherjee returned to India after a successful fashion show in Milan and said, very aptly, that there is no infrastructure in India for fashion. He is right.
- Why India Must Invest In Intellect (Business Line, Bhanoji Rao, Oct 12, 2004)
India's competitiveness will, in the final analysis, depend on how well the human resource compares with the best in the world. But none of India's over 200 universities and 2,400 colleges figures in the top 200 rankings.
- From Strength To Strength (Telegraph, MAHESH RANGARAJAN, Oct 12, 2004)
The eclipse of the older formations that held in them the seeds of an alternative political grouping is responsible for the rise of the BSP in Maharashtra
- J. R. D. Tata Letters — A Citizen, Industrialist Revealed (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Oct 11, 2004)
A collection of 300 letters written by the doyen of Indian industry, J. R. D. Tata to eminent political and economic personalities, scientists and artists of his time reveal the fascinating facets of his personality, his relationships with people ...
- Business With Pakistan (Telegraph, S. L. Rao, Oct 11, 2004)
The prime minister, Manmohan Singh, said after his one-on-one meeting with the president of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, that he thought “we can do business with him”.
- Taking Over Tide Country (Telegraph, Debashis Bhattacharyya, Oct 10, 2004)
The ecologically fragile Sundarbans is already gasping for breath. And experts warn it may soon be delivered its coup de gráce.
- Never At Home (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 09, 2004)
It takes more than a fondness for painting, farming and horse-riding to manage this ministry. And Shivraj Patil may find that out to his cost
- Remembering Mulk, The Pioneer (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Oct 09, 2004)
Way back in the 1940s a few friends with literary ambitions formed a circle which met once a week to read poems and stories we had written. It was a mutual admiration society where glasses of whisky were refilled at the end of each recitation.
- King Without The Crown (Telegraph, Khushwant Singh, Oct 09, 2004)
Late on the night of January 16, 1941 Subhas Bose dressed as a maulvi with a beard, fez on head and long coat.
- Sharing Water Resources (Hindu, T. Ramakrishnan, Oct 08, 2004)
The Ganga Water Treaty between India and Bangladesh stands out as an example on river-water sharing.
- Moment Of Truth (Deccan Herald, SHALINI K SHARMA, Oct 08, 2004)
It’s sad how we Indians take our ‘Independence’ for granted, and the man who made it possible
- Sorry, You're Not Part Of The Plan (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Oct 06, 2004)
The debate over the composition of the Planning Commission panels was really a battle over the direction of the economy. And the outcome suggests the electorate's concerns do not count.
- Technocrats Ignore Political Realities (Business Line, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Oct 05, 2004)
Running a country is different from running a corporation. The crucial difference is politics. Politics is about power relationships; it is about economic ideology as well. Technocrat Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia could have avoided the foreign experts ...
- How The British Left India (Tribune, Anita Inder Singh, Oct 05, 2004)
By the end of World War II the British had realised that they would not be able to hold out against a possible Congress-led mass movement. In fact, Lord Wavell, then Viceroy, advised the Cabinet early in 1946 that the British should withdraw from India by
- Left Without Reason (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Oct 05, 2004)
The infantile questioning of government and its policies is carried on relentlessly by those men and women who opted to sit out — the classic syndrome of the big bully who wants everything his way without the responsibility.
- Fresh Look At Freedom Struggle (Tribune, Anita Inder Singh, Oct 04, 2004)
IN 1947 India paid the price of Partition for freedom. Dismayed at the high cost of Independence, many Indians have debated, time and again the possibility of Independence without Partition.
- The Greatest Asset (Deccan Herald, SUMANT SHARMA, Oct 04, 2004)
The availability of time is man’s greatest boon, the only serious requirement being its right use
- Uneasiness About The `Hindu' Tag (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Oct 03, 2004)
When an angry mob attacked and burnt a historic mosque in the heart of the city on September 1 last, many here wondered how such an incident could have occurred in a high security zone so close to the Royal Palace and Army headquarters.
- Remembering Shastri (Hindu, Inder Malhotra, Oct 03, 2004)
Like the guy in the famous Mae West song, the Manmohan Singh Government has taken its time to decide on a yearlong celebration of the centenary of Lal Bahadur Shastri, the country's second Prime Minister.
- Politicians Have Outlived Their Utility (Deccan Herald, ROOPA RAO, Oct 03, 2004)
Everywhere in the world, sport is managed by professionals. In India, this job is done by the unspoken bilateral agreement between the politician and the bureaucrat. Outside of India, different aspects of sport are managed by suitably qualified profession
- Indian Tv Lacks Innovation (Tribune, Chanchal Sarkar, Oct 03, 2004)
IN this big sprawling house in Bhagalpur Bihar by the broad, soft flowing Ganga, it’s difficult to adjust to the topography. There’s an entrance here and an entrance there, at least three places where dinner can be served; wide verandhas moulded ...
- Besotted With The Mahatma (Tribune, Humra Quraishi, Oct 03, 2004)
Sudhir Kakar's latest book, “Mira And The Mahatma” (Penguin Books India) couldn’t have been better timed. Released here on September 29, it focuses on a rather offbeat association between Mahatma Gandhi and Madeline Slade.
- An Election Too Close To Call (Hindu, Inder Malhotra, Oct 03, 2004)
Like the guy in the famous Mae West song, the Manmohan Singh Government has taken its time to decide on a yearlong celebration of the centenary of Lal Bahadur Shastri, the country's second Prime Minister. Even if belated, the decision merits a hearty ...
- Gem Of A Clip (Deccan Herald, ANIL CHINTAMANI, Oct 02, 2004)
When companionship options are limited, even a stationery article can offer some warmth
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