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Articles 6121 through 6220 of 20587:
- Ramadoss Is The Symptom (Pioneer, MC Joshi, Jun 26, 2006)
The Pioneer has, in a sense, been unfair to Union Health Minister, Anbumani Ramadoss by singling him out for criticism and describing him as a risk to India's health sector (editorial, "Sack Ramadoss", June 17).
- Media Circus Goes On (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Jun 26, 2006)
The Left parties are clearly getting more aggressive and the meeting between Mr Prakash Karat and Mr Mulayam Singh Yadav cannot be ignored as they jointly represent close to 105 MPs.
- ‘India, Pak Should Cut Defence Budget’ (Asian Age, Anil K. Joseph, Jun 26, 2006)
India and Pakistan should simultaneously reduce their defence budgets, relax visa regimes and open up borders for tourism so as to promote friendly ties and develop their economies, Pakistan tourism minister Nilofar Bakhtiar said here.
- National Security Redefined (Dawn, Javid Husain, Jun 26, 2006)
IN an earlier article on the subject of national security, I suggested that we must implement a comprehensive national security policy taking into account its military, economic, diplomatic and internal dimensions in an optimum mix, rather . . .
- British Media Seek New Readers On U.S. Shores (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
When Americans talk about the British Invasion, they often mean the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
- Bjp Leader Gives Tips To Madhya Pradesh Party Men (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Madhya Pradesh is only two-and-a-half years old, but election blues have already afflicted the party.
- Villagers Oppose Proposed Waste Treatment Project (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
A large number of them led by Sajjan Kumar meet Deputy Commissioner
- Terms Of Engagement (Business Standard, T N Ninan, Jun 25, 2006)
The votaries of a larger role for government invented and expanded subsidies, refused to levy user charges that would recover the cost of public utilities, and embarked on state enterprises that bled white.
- Mercury Menace (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jun 25, 2006)
Regulate its import and use in India
- Rectify The Alarming Mismatch (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 25, 2006)
The Centre’s proposal to enforce reservations in all educational institutions and the demand for reservation in private sector jobs should be viewed as expression of serious concern.
- Phase Out Mercury (The Financial Express, Ravi Agarwal, Jun 25, 2006)
Even as the world is moving towards eliminating one of the most toxic heavy metals in everyday use, mercury, India unashamedly continues to freely trade and use this potent poison.
- Karachi City Budget (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 25, 2006)
The Karachi city budget announced by nazim Mustafa Kamal is the first budget presented by the Haq Parast panel which came into office following the local bodies elections last year.
- Iraqi Sunni Leader Detained (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
Sunni groups today complained that the US troops detained a top Sunni religious leader in Tikrit, while a US soldier was killed in a bomb blast during a foot patrol in Baghdad at the end of a particularly deadly week for the US forces in Iraq.
- Are Lions Gujarati? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 25, 2006)
Fobbing off the National Wildlife Board, the Gujarati wildlife experts succeeded in getting a decision on the decade-old proposal to relocate a few pairs of lions from Gir to Kuno-Palpur Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh (MP) postponed.
- Dr Venugopal: A Medical Prodigy (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Jun 25, 2006)
In the last three years, more than 22 best doctors of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have left for private hospitals, not just for money but having been fed up with petty politics vitiating the academic atmosphere.
- Save The Vulture (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 25, 2006)
The patient bird has run out of time ---- The ancient Egyptians - with ubiquitous hieroglyphs of vultures on their architectural masterpieces - displayed a fine sense and understanding of the bird; they considered the alert raptor, for its wide . . .
- Book Rack (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
The Blindness of Insight— Essays on caste in modern India; Dilip M Menon (Navayana Publishing, 2006, pp 168, Rs 200) Exploring the intimate relation between the discourses of caste, secularism and communalism.
- 2 Senior Bjp Leaders Skip Pm’S Function (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s double treat for Bangaloreans – the foundation stone-laying for the Silk Board-Electronic City Expressway and Namma Metro – on Monday also had a topping of sour politics.
- New Lens Implant Restores Vision By 30 To 40 Per Cent (Hindu, R. Sujatha, Jun 25, 2006)
In a rare surgery, a 65-year-old former Indian Airlines engineer was fitted with a mirror-telescopic intraocular lens on his right eye that has helped him see despite his scarred retina.
- Saudi Swoop Nets 42 (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
Saudi Arabia announced today the arrest of 42 suspected Islamist militants in raids across the kingdom, a day after police killed six men in a shootout in Riyadh.
- 61 Officers Transferred (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
The State Cabinet today ordered a major reshuffle in the administration with transfers and postings of 61 senior officers.
- 6 Cadets Killed In Russian Naval Academy Fire (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
A fire broke out on Saturday in a naval academy dormitory in Russia's second biggest city, St Petersburg, killing six cadets and injuring 18, the Emergency Situations Ministry said.
- Mukherjee Asks Army To Examine Women's Issues (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
Government on Saturday said women officers in the armed forces could be considered for combat role in future depending upon their willingness to undergo hard training. It has also directed that all salary anomalies and discrimination against them . . .
- When Rock Came To Visit The Hills (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
It took a white man to bring rock to the hills of Garhwal. Prem Paul Ninan finds out more about the tourist who stayed...
- Tata Group Bags Usibc’S Award (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
In yet another feather to its cap, the Tata Group has been awarded ‘India’s Most Respected Multinational Business Conglomerate” by United States-India Business Council (USIBC).
- Praful Bidwai: Bull-Headed About India (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, Jun 25, 2006)
Current Western euphoria over India's growth betrays total ignorance of realities like the 100,000 farmers' suicides.
- Lack Of Anti-Piracy Effort Hurting Crackdown (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 25, 2006)
“Even Ribeiro, who heads the anti-piracy operation, openly says that when he was Bombay police chief he had not heard of movie piracy, imagine what the level of awareness is - Chander Lall
- Mahajan Jr Wants To Meet Grandma, But Cops Say ‘No’ (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, Jun 25, 2006)
Rahul Mahajan, who is embroiled in a drug controversy, wants to be back with his ailing grandmother Prabavati as soon as possible.
- After Aiims, Ramadoss' Aim Is School (Times of India, Kounteya Sinha, Jun 25, 2006)
Having sent shockwaves through AIIMS, health minister A Ramadoss is set to ruffle feathers at the Public Health Foundation of India by announcing that one of its Rs 100-crore health schools will come up in his home state, Tamil Nadu — before the . . .
- Raje Reviews Progress Of Mid-Day Meal Scheme (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
"Public-private partnership would facilitate an effective and broad-based execution"
- Project To Improve Water Supply In Haryana Towns (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
The venture will be complete by February 2009
National Capital Region Planning Board project is worth Rs.192-crore
Schemes had been approved to raise water supply status to 70 LPCD in 38 towns
- Challenges Before A Public Broadcaster (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
Interview with K.S. Sarma, Chief Executive Officer of Prasar Bharati.
- Pm Throws A Polite Punch (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
He may be the architect of a new, assertive India of corporate success and high living, but to Manmohan Singh progress lies as much in certain old-fashioned values.
- Rude? So? It’S The Warmth That Counts (Indian Express, Rahul Bose, Jun 25, 2006)
Two days ago, the Indian editor of Reader’s Digest, Mohan Sivanand, refuted allegations that his magazine had labeled Bombay as the world’s rudest city. “We’ve never said Mumbai is the rudest city. It’s just that it ranks the lowest in matters of . . .
- Charity Beyond Home (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 25, 2006)
Charity hardly ever begins at home. Charity begins with the self. It is an extension of the ego:
- Two Mahajan Aides Questioned (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
Sudhanshu Mittal and Harish Sharma, key aides of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, were today questioned by the Delhi police in connection with the high-profile Rahul Mahajan drug abuse case.
- Discovering Polonnaruwa (Hindu, Shonar Joshi, Jun 25, 2006)
Though most of it is ruins, Polonnaruwa is very much alive with an all-pervasive sense of devotion.
- Aiims Director Gets Back To Work (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
The AIIMS director, Dr P Venugopal, who went on leave on 16 June after threatening to resign accusing Union health minister, Dr A Ramadoss of excessive interference in the day-to-day affairs of the institute, resumed duty today. AIIMS officials . . .
- Are The Best Entering Into Medical Colleges ? (Daily Excelsior, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Jun 25, 2006)
Are the best entering into medical colleges ? With the admission season in progress, this question once again crops up....as it does annually year after year but remains conveniently unaddressed.
- Low-Carb Diet Benefits Obese Type 2 Diabetics (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
In motivated people who are overweight and have type 2 diabetes, a low-carbohydrate diet with some caloric restriction has lasting benefits on body weight and blood sugar control, Swedish researchers report.
- Inside Iran's Fractured Regime (Washington Post, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
For weeks, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has insisted that there are no fissures in the Iranian regime.
- Iran On The Potomac (Washington Post, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2006)
As the Bush administration frets over Iran's nuclear program, Iranian dissidents are descending on Washington, seeking help in fostering regime change back home. Just one problem: The exiles can't agree on a strategy.
- Are Lions Gujarati? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 24, 2006)
Fobbing off the National Wildlife Board, the Gujarati wildlife experts succeeded in getting a decision on the decade-old proposal to relocate a few pairs of lions from Gir to Kuno-Palpur Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh (MP) postponed.
- Save The Vulture (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 24, 2006)
The ancient Egyptians - with ubiquitous hieroglyphs of vultures on their architectural masterpieces - displayed a fine sense and understanding of the bird; they considered the alert raptor, for its wide wingspan, as an all encompassing provider . . .
- Two Militants, Cop Killed (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Two militants and a cop were killed, while as 12 persons, including six civilians and five CRPF personnel, were injured in separate incidents of violence across the Valley since Thursday evening.
- Cbi Raids 19 Places (Tribune, S Satyanarayanan, Jun 24, 2006)
The CBI today claimed to have unearthed a “larger conspiracy” in the sensational naval war room leak case after conducting searches on the premises of nine Navy and Army officials, three Defence Ministry officials, controversial businessman Abishek . . .
- Iraqi Govt Declares Emergency (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
The Iraqi Government on Friday declared a state of emergency and imposed curfew, after insurgents set up roadblocks, on central Baghdad and opened fire on US and Iraqi troops just north of the heavily fortified Green Zone.
- A Dinner Curried With Indo-Us Spices (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Jun 24, 2006)
It was hard to tell who was the real celebrity at the gala dinner organised in Washington by the US-India Business Council (USIBC) to mark its 31st anniversary leadership summit.
- Ah, Mussoorie! (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Travel Mussoorie may have lost much of its pristine beauty. But the air here is as crisp as ever and draws tourists
- Mrs Vyas, What About The Meenas? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 24, 2006)
In the twenty years I have covered politics and government one of the things I have learned is that the fundamental flaw of Indian governance is that our institutions of government waste taxpayers’ money doing the wrong things.
- Mercury Menace (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jun 24, 2006)
Regulate its import and use in India
- Beggar Can Be Choosers: Metro Is Paying Field (Pioneer, Deepak Kumar Jha, Jun 24, 2006)
Begging in style and that too in the air-conditioned coaches of world class Delhi Metro.
- Us Senate Passes Bill To Block Aid To Palestinian Government (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
The United States Senate passed a bill that blocks United States aid from going to the Palestinian government, headed by Hamas movement, but gives humanitarian relief to the Palestinian people and supports Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas . .
- Karachi Budget (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 24, 2006)
The record Rs44.21 billion tax-free budget presented by Karachi’s City District Government represents a 0.9 per cent increase over the original outlay for fiscal 2005-06 and includes a surplus of over Rs121 million.
- Indonesian Human Cluster Of Bird Flu Had Uni (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
The latest instance of human-to-human transmission of bird flu, which was confirmed in Indonesia on Friday, was the first to be revealed by laboratory tests, the World Health Organisation said.
- Argument For Divestment In Nalco Tenuous: Cpi(m) (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Says Rs.1,17,000-cr can be raised by mopping up tax arrears, dues
Asks Centre to reconsider decision
NALCO workers go on one-day strike
Naveen Patnaik writes to Manmohan, says it'll create public discontent
- World Bank Prescription For Malnutrition (Frontline, T.K. RAJALAKSHMI, Jun 24, 2006)
A World Bank report on malnutrition among India's children calls for drastic reforms in the Integrated Child Development Services.
- At Gun-Point, Crores For Hungry Villages (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
The government today announced a Rs 50-crore special allocation for underdeveloped rural areas, many of which are now in the grip of Maoist extremists.
- A Question Of Quotients (Tribune, SATISH K. SHARMA, Jun 24, 2006)
The other day, a friend who is a vintage B.Tech from an IIT, and nine-pointer to boot complained about his low IQ.
- Bill Opens The Gate Of Social Responsibility (Tribune, Roopinder Singh, Jun 24, 2006)
When the richest man says he is stepping aside, the world takes notice, as it did when Bill Gates announced recently that he has left the day-to-day running of Microsoft to his executives and is going to devote himself wholeheartedly to his . . .
- Curbing The Organ Trade (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 24, 2006)
The news that 30 cases of kidney sale have been reported in the village of Yazman in Bahawalpur district should come as no surprise considering that the illegal organ trade is booming in the country.
- Indo-Nepal Relations On New High (Daily Excelsior, Ajay Kaul, Jun 24, 2006)
India's gesture of announcing a Rs 1000 crore package for reconstruction and development of cash-strapped Nepal during the recent visit of Prime Minister G P Koirala amply proves that a friend in need is a friend in deed.
- Asian Labourers Toil To Build Uae For Meagre Returns (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Construction worker B. Lal arrived in the affluent Gulf Arab city of Dubai more than a year ago, hoping to end the grinding poverty of his family in India.
- 'Brain' Behind War-Room Scam Yet To Be Held (Times of India, RAJAT PANDIT, Jun 24, 2006)
Businessman Abhishek Verma, whose residence was raided by CBI on Friday, does not figure among the nine accused in the original war-room leak FIR registered under the Official Secrets Act and criminal conspiracy of IPC by CBI on April 6.
- Certificates Of Excellence (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 24, 2006)
It may be an accidental coincidence that on the eve of the celebration of 150 years of its establishment, Calcutta University has been awarded the prestigious certificate of national excellence.
- Rude? So? It’S The Warmth That Counts (Indian Express, Rahul Bose, Jun 24, 2006)
From incredulity to disapproval to introspection to laughter, the recent Readers’ Digest survey — that proclaimed Mumbai the rudest city in the world — has evoked every reaction in the city. Three prominent Mumbaikars give their take
- Cbi Raids To Plug Navy Leak (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
The CBI today swooped down on at least 19 places in four cities, giving a new twist to the sensational naval war room leak case by rounding up 14 more people, including 12 senior officials of the defence . . .
- Sunk Indian Football (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Jun 24, 2006)
The World Cup is nearly past the halfway stage with the world's very best footballers in action, watched by hundreds of thousands of admiring fans, those lucky enough to get tickets to enter the various venues in leading German cities and those . . .
- China Child Acid Victim Wins Damages 21 Years Later (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
A Chinese man disfigured 21 years ago by a jealous aunt who poured sulphuric acid over his head has been awarded 430,000 yuan in damages by a Beijing court, a Chinese newspaper reported.
- Bjp Asks Govt To Use 'Leads' Given By Advani (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Expressing doubts about the success of CBI raids in connection with the Navy war-room leak, BJP on Friday suggested that the government use "leads" given by its leader L K Advani regarding the money trail of a suspected intermediary whose name . . .
- War Room Leak: Cbi Raids In 4 Cities (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
The CBI today raided 19 locations across the country as part of its investigations into the navy war room leak case.
- People's Trust In Lawyers, Courts Fast Eroding, Laments Supreme . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Says they are taking the help of musclemen to resolve issues
- Benefits Of Technology Should Reach Rural Poor: Lakhera (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Lt Governor M.M. Lakhera has called for utilisation of modern technologies to promote the welfare of the masses particularly those living in rural areas.
- Asia Toils To Build Uae For A Pittance (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Construction worker B. Lal arrived in the affluent Gulf Arab city of Dubai more than a year ago, hoping to end the grinding poverty of his family in India.
- World Bank Calls For Consensus On Social Development Programmes (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Report analyses 31 `success stories'
- Aiims: Venugopal Leave Ends, May Resume Work (Indian Express, Toufiq Rashid, Jun 24, 2006)
AIIMS Director Dr P Venugopal is likely to resume work tomorrow. He had been on leave, according to many a ‘‘protest leave’’, since June 15, the day he alleged political meddling in institute affairs.
- Spirit And Emotions (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 24, 2006)
The core of human personality lies in the spirit of an individual – something that relates him to the Creator.
- Phase Out Mercury (The Financial Express, Ravi Agarwal, Jun 24, 2006)
Even as the world is moving towards eliminating one of the most toxic heavy metals in everyday use, mercury, India unashamedly continues to freely trade and use this potent poison.
- Tax On Luxury Items To Mobilise More Revenue In Kerala Budget (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
LDF Government's Budget gives emphasis to farmers' issues
- The Killing Fields Of Chechnya (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Jun 24, 2006)
Moscow faces a difficult task in trying to strike a balance between rival power groups in Chechnya. Maintaining this balance is key to returning the region to normality.
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