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Articles 1221 through 1320 of 20587:
- Quota Ambit Extended To Fashion, Film Institutes (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
Quotas are not just in IITs and IIMs. From fashion to films, design to railways, to even National Defence Academy (NDA), all educational institutes funded by the Centre will come under the quota ambit.
- China:waking Up To Aids (Frontline, PALLAVI AIYAR, Oct 12, 2006)
The poor but scenic Yunnan province is in the forefront of China's battle against AIDS.
- Atomic Adolescent (New Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Oct 12, 2006)
India was quick in its condemnation of North Korea’s nuclear test on Monday.
- Manmohan Calls For "Inclusive Globalisation" (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Oct 12, 2006)
University of Cambridge awards him honorary degree of Doctor of Law
- Thrikkakara Panchayat Embarks On Major Development Plan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
Panchayat to open information centre today
- Dengue Detection Kit Launched (Hindu, Bindu Shajan Perappadan, Oct 12, 2006)
With the dengue outbreak showing no signs of relenting in the Capital, early detection and treatment seem to be the only way to ensure low mortality. Dengue is a viral disease for which no specific treatment or vaccines are currently available, . . .
- Human Rights Versus Section 377 (Hindu, Anil Divan, Oct 12, 2006)
India must march in step with other democracies in removing legal restrictions on sexual orientation. With Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalises homosexuality, posing a threat to public health by impeding programmes for the . . .
- 10 Die As Trains Collide In France (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
ZOUFFTGEN (France): Two trains collided on Wednesday in northeastern France close to the border with Luxembourg, killing at least 10 persons, possibly more, the French rail company said.
- A Warning Signal (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 12, 2006)
The recent outbreak of a highly virulent, extremely drug resistant tuberculosis strain (XDR-TB) — in KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa — highlighted at the XVI International AIDS Conference in Toronto in August has added a disturbing dimension . . .
- Avvai Illam Bags Meyyammai Achi Award (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
In recognition its service to the uplift of women
- Chikungunya Cases Confirmed In Delhi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
39 new dengue cases admitted to AIIMS; total up to 1,101
Union Health Minister Ramadoss visits AIIMS
Hundreds screened for dengue.
- Army Top Brass Discuss Kashmir,northeast (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
The situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the northeast as well as restructuring of the military to meet new challenges was taken up by top Army commanders during a brainstorming session that began here today.
- Free Dialysis Service Launched At Csi Hospital (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
In a gesture that would benefit kidney patients in the city, the "Capt. V.V.K. Mani Memorial Free Dialysis Service" was inaugurated at the Church of South India Hospital (CSI) here on Tuesday, in the memory of the former Regional Manager of The Hindu . .
- Number Of People Killed In Iraq Since 2003: Study (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
American and Iraqi public health experts have calculated that about 655,000 Iraqis have died as a result of the March 2003 US-led invasion and subsequent violence, far above previous estimates.
- Preceptor's Grace (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
Tradition accords paramount importance to the preceptor (Acharya, Guru) for his role in the progress of the spiritual seeker towards liberation.
- Reconcile Ideas On Growth And Finance (Business Line, A. Vasudevan, Oct 12, 2006)
Of late, the government and regulatory authorities have been airing differing views on fiscal discipline, foreign institutional investment, use of foreign exchange reserves, SEZs and interest rates.
- Army Reviews Situation In Kashmir, North-East (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
The top brass of the Army held an operational review of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the North-east and discussed
- Manmohan Calls For New Global Vision (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
Over a year after being honoured with a doctorate by Oxford University, Cambridge University bestowed upon Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Doctor of Law degree here today.
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 12, 2006)
The Central Bureau of Investigation will have to do an infinitely better job following up the FIR it registered against George Fernandes than it did probing the Bofors affair if it desires retaining domestic and international credibility.
- Chick Fasts (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 12, 2006)
I’m sorry if this sounds like I don’t have a romantic bone in my body, but as Karva Chauth — the day of the chick-fast — progressed, it really began getting on my nerves.
- Neoliberal Approach To Education (Frontline, VENKATESH ATHREYA, Oct 12, 2006)
The 11th Plan draft approach paper sees education not as a human right but as an instrument to enhance growth rates.
- Gender Injustice (Frontline, T.K. RAJALAKSHMI, Oct 12, 2006)
The overall intent of the government on women's issues as reflected in the draft approach paper raises new concerns.
- Killer Asbestos (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
A report on the health of workers at the Alang ship-breaking yard points to the need to ban asbestos.
- Siamese Tragedy (Frontline, WALDEN BELLO, Oct 12, 2006)
The coup in Thailand is the culmination of a slide caused by the political bankruptcy of civilian rule and accelerated by IMF prescriptions.
- Pre-Op Chemotherapy Aids Young Cancer Patients (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
Children with advanced kidney cancer may suffer fewer long-term side effects and need less treatment if they are given chemotherapy to shrink their tumour before surgery, according to researchers.
- J&k Hc Surprised Over Inaction Of Public Service Commission ........ (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
Expressing surprise over the inaction of the Public Service Commission (PSC) in implementing the court orders for completing the process of selection of 244 Assistant Surgeons, Jammu and Kashmir High Court has issued notice to the Chairman of PSA to . . .
- If Afzal Is Let Off More Women Will Live In Fear, Says Rampal's Widow (Pioneer, Neeraj Chauhan, Oct 12, 2006)
He showered his love on his bicycle. Though his family and friends told him to replace it with a motorcycle or a scooter, his bicycle was his constant companion for more than 20 years.
- Chikungunya In Andamans (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
Chikungunya continues to spread its tentacles with the Andaman and Nicobar being the latest to be afflicted by the disease although the government today refused to attribute any deaths to the viral infection.
- Personal Vendetta (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 12, 2006)
Meanwhile, India's defence is weakened
- Hot Air Over Stray Dogs (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Oct 12, 2006)
In her article "Truth about cats and dogs" (October 9), Ms Shailaja Chandra writes, "For years animal rights activists armed with laws-rules, court rulings, research papers and editorials have scored over tongue-tied municipal officials."
- Cbi Attack Will Not Affect Ongoing Deal With Israel (Pioneer, Rahul Datta, Oct 12, 2006)
The CBI raids on Tuesday in connection with the Barak missile system deal with Israel during the then Defence Minister George Fernandes tenure is not likely to affect the ongoing defence deals with Israel as any action like banning or blacklisting . . .
- How To Live Well In Spirituality (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Oct 12, 2006)
Till quantum physics said so, matter and energy were considered separate. Now they are integrated. Material life and spiritual life are considered separate. Not so. You think you need to make a choice. In thinking of making a choice you create a dilemma,
- ‘I See Trade As A Route To Peace’ (Indian Express, Manmohan Singh , Oct 12, 2006)
When I came up to Cambridge in the mid 1950s, the Cold War had frozen the world into two blocs. India had won Independence a few years before and under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru was trying to establish its own place in a divided world.
- States In A Time Of Unrest (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 12, 2006)
In this, my tenth and last annual report, I have sought to provide an overview of the Organization’s main achievements and challenges during the past 12 months in the light of the critical developments in the decade since I took office at the . . .
- Dengue-Hit India Needs To Clean Up - Ramadoss (Reuters, Kamil Zaheer, Oct 12, 2006)
India needs to improve public sanitation standards dramatically to prevent outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, which has killed 52 people and infected thousands in recent weeks, the health minister said on Wednesday.
- Top Army Commanders Review Kashmir Situation (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
The situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast as well as key issues like restructuring the military to meet new challenges were taken up by top Army Commanders during a biannual brainstorming session that began here today.
- A Gandhigiri Welcome For Anbumani At Aiims (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
It was a gandhigiri welcome complete with hoards of red roses and “get well soon” messages for Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss at AIIMS on Wednesday morning.
- Up Is Ready To Ban All Colas (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
UP chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav said that his government was ready to ban cola drinks if all parties arrived at a consensus on the issue.
- Order, Order (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 12, 2006)
This is one matter in which the people have to seriously exercise their mind and influence.
- Behind The Kumbakonam School Tragedy (Frontline, S. Viswanathan, Oct 12, 2006)
The inquiry report on the Kumbakonam school fire in July 2004 indicts the school management and government officials.
- Cold War Clouds (Frontline, Vladimir Radyuhin , Oct 12, 2006)
A report prepared by two experts of the state Duma predicts a worsening of Russian-American relations in the next few years.
- Zones Apart (Frontline, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Oct 12, 2006)
They are two different worlds - Sri Lanka's war-torn North and East and peaceful South.
- Abe's Empire (Frontline, P.S. Suryanarayana, Oct 12, 2006)
For new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe the challenges are many as Japan seeks to reposition itself in the new world order.
- Hard Work (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 11, 2006)
How many working Indian children less than 14 years old know that yesterday was supposed to change their lives?
- Cbi Fir Against Fernandes; Alleges Rs 20mn. Bribe To Jaya (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
The Tehelka ghost today returned to haunt former Defence Minister George Fernandes when CBI filed a corruption case against him, the then Naval chief Admiral Sushil Kumar and Jaya Jaitley, who was accused of receiving a bribe of Rs two crore in the . . .
- Now, Give Them Education (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Oct 11, 2006)
The effort to end exploitation of children must be accompanied by adequate rehabilitation measures.
- Not About Malls Alone (Telegraph, Bibek Debroy, Oct 11, 2006)
The World Bank has produced an excellent document titled, India, Inclusive Growth and Service Delivery: Building on India’s Success. As the title of this report suggests, the focus is on service delivery, which still largely remains public-sector.
- Rural India, Value Added (Indian Express, P. V. Indiresan , Oct 11, 2006)
The decision of the Committee of Secretaries to have one PURA (Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas) in each of the country’s 592 districts (IE, September 25) is the culmination of President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s four-year campaign to promote the idea.
- Cbi Fires Rs 2-Cr Charge At George In Missile Deal, He Says It’S Politics (Indian Express, Raman Kirpal, Oct 11, 2006)
Six years after India signed the Rs 1,150-crore Barak missile deal with an Israeli company, the CBI has registered an FIR naming former Defence Minister George Fernandes, his colleague and former Samata Party president Jaya Jaitly, the then Chief of . . .
- Taste Of Tesco (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Oct 11, 2006)
Should British retail major Tesco enter India in partnership with an Indian firm, it would change the dynamics of agri business in this country.
- Atomic Adolescent (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Oct 11, 2006)
India was quick in its condemnation of North Korea’s nuclear test on Monday. It was on the target when pointing to the Pakistan link in the North Korean proliferation.
- Knowledge Is Power (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Oct 11, 2006)
One should welcome the decision to introduce human rights, disaster management and physical and health education as full-fledged subjects for senior secondary students from the next academic session.
- Meet Today On Plan To Deal With Chikungunya (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
Health Ministers called
- Number Of Dengue Cases Crosses 1,000 In Delhi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
34 new cases admitted to AIIMS
More number of cases this year
Additional 100 doctors put on duty in dengue ward.
- Sailors Back After 7-Month Ordeal (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Oct 11, 2006)
They were imprisoned in Iraq on charges of smuggling
MV Al Aabir illegally stored diesel
Uncovered by Iraqi coast guard
The explosion on board killed a sailor.
- Leading Hotelier Lalit Suri Dies In London (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
Leading hotelier and Rajya Sabha member Lalit Suri died here early on Tuesday morning following a massive heart attack. Sixty-year-old Suri, chairman and managing director of Bharat Hotel group, is survived by his wife Jyotsna and three sons and a . . .
- The Debt We Owe Kanshi Ram (Hindu, Harish Khare , Oct 11, 2006)
The BSP is a potent advertisement that numbers, not violence, work in democratic India. For this alone, modern India needs to be thankful to the party founder.
- Fir Against Fernandes, Jaya, Ex-Navy Chief (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
The Tehelka ghost today returned to haunt former Defence Minister George Fernandes when CBI filed a corruption case against him, the then Naval chief Admiral Sushil Kumar and Jaya Jaitley, who was accused of receiving a bribe of Rs two crore in the . . .
- Sexual Harassment In Health Sector (Tribune, Usha Rai, Oct 11, 2006)
A recent study shows that sexual harassment in a health facility is seen as normal and harmless.
- Address Stress (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 11, 2006)
Mental health is as important as physical health
- Sez Acquisitions (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Oct 11, 2006)
SEZ’s promote growth and the need for more land for farmers is specious as arable land is limited.
- Bad For Neighbours To Fight’ (Deccan Herald, Suryakumari Dennison, Oct 11, 2006)
Though India and Pakistan are hostile neighbours, people look for friends across borders.
- 33 Child Workers Rescued From Houses And Hotels (Hindu, Raghava M. , Oct 11, 2006)
Child helpline receives more than 100 calls
- Ulfa Pulls Trigger On Sulfa (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
Assam appeared headed for another round of fratricidal bloodletting against the backdrop of army operations after Ulfa militants today gunned down a surrendered comrade for allegedly acting as an informer for security forces.
- Suri Dead, Ditto Great Eastern Hopes? (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
The renovation of Great Eastern Hotel may suffer a setback with the death of hotel owner and Rajya Sabha MP Lalit Suri due to a heart attack in London last night.
- Cbi Files Fir Against Fernandes, Jaya Jaitley In Missile Deal (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
Former Defence Minister and NDA Convener George Fernandes, his associate Jaya Jaitley and former Navy Chief Admiral Sushil Kumar have been named by the CBI for receiving bribe of Rs 2 crore in the Barak missile deal from Israel.
- Venugopal Fears The Sack (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
Delhi High Court today sought replies from the Centre and the AIIMS on an application moved by the institute’s director Dr P Venugopal who apprehended that the governing body was preparing to terminate his services or take adverse action against . . .
- The N. Korean Blast And Its Mushrooming Aftermath (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Oct 11, 2006)
The Pyongyang nuclear test will only push the world a little further towards the brink, the concern being not so much North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons as the inevitability of this capability being available on the market for anyone to bi . . .
- Defence Deals Back In Focus As Cbi Bares Its Fangs (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
India’s locational advantage, between Pacific Rim countries and Europe, and its proximity to East Coast of the US, has also facilitated the growth of exports. Vehicle exports have risen at a CAGR of 44.5% over the past five years, with healthy . . .
- Thailand's Interim Pm Pledges To Lift Martial Law (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
Thailand's interim Prime Minister said on Tuesday that his Government will lift martial law as soon as possible adding that repairing the country's image was a priority after past month's coup drew widespread international condemnation.
- Menon & The Marxists (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 11, 2006)
New Foreign Secretary starts on the wrong foot
- Deference To The Difference (Tribune, J.L. Gupta, Oct 11, 2006)
The airline looked after the passengers. Smiling hostesses. A variety of beverages. Sumptuous meals. All combined to make the flight smooth. And the hours passed faster than I had expected. Finally, we were in Zurich.
- Let Sleeping,and Working,dogs Lie (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 11, 2006)
Instead of feeling sorry for a sick street dog, it is better to get it treated at a veterinary hospital, says Vasudha Mehta
- Cbi Accuses George In Israel Barak Case (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
Former defence minister George Fernandes was on Tuesday named an accused by the Central Bureau of Investigation in a case related to alleged irregularities in the purchase of the Barak missile systems from Israel in 2000.
- Zones Of Conflict (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Oct 11, 2006)
The Centre's special economic zone initiative evokes protests from farmers and fears of a huge "land scam".
- Voodoo Doctor (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 11, 2006)
Every summer, India adds to its medical lexicon by discovering - or often rediscovering - long lost ailments.
- Where Villagers Shun Aids Afflicted (Statesman, Manoj Chaurasia, Oct 11, 2006)
The government’s much-publicised slogan, “Fear HIV, not HIV patients,” has fallen flat in Bihar with the victims being “socially boycotted.”
- All Roads Lead To Rome: Even 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue! (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Oct 11, 2006)
In a climactic scene in the movie Ben-Hur, Pontius Pilate, the Roman procurator of Judaea, is confronted by the hero who tells him that his mother and sister had contracted leprosy after being unjustly imprisoned for years in an underground dungeon.
- Dedicated Ports For Auto Exports? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Oct 11, 2006)
India’s locational advantage, between Pacific Rim countries and Europe, and its proximity to East Coast of the US, has also facilitated the growth of exports. Vehicle exports have risen at a CAGR of 44.5% over the past five years, with healthy . . .
- Fir Against George And Ex-Navy Chief (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
CBI has lodged an FIR against former defence minister and NDA convenor George Fernandes and former navy chief Sushil Kumar, accusing them of receiving Rs 2 crore and a few lakhs as kickback in the Rs 1,150-crore Barak anti-missile defence system . . .
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