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Articles 6621 through 6720 of 20587:
- Us Sex-Determination Kit Spells Fear (Times of India, Khushwant Singh, Jun 17, 2006)
For the states which have been able to control sex-determination tests through ultrasound, a new US-patented gender testing kit — available over the Internet — which enables sex-determination as early as five weeks after conception will spell more . . .
- Lanka Forces Pound Ltte Targets (Deccan Herald, P KARUNAKHARAN , Jun 17, 2006)
Sri Lankan Air Force supersonic fighter jets on Friday continued its aerial bombardment on “known LTTE targets” in the rebel-held Wanni region for the second day after the massacre .....
- Aids Treatment: Ima Takes Initiative To Train Doctors (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has come up with a physicians training initiative aimed at equipping doctors to handle cases of HIV/AIDS.
- Is The `War On Terror' Going Out Of Control? (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Jun 17, 2006)
Governments, especially western liberal democracies with their supposedly more enlightened "values," are expected to get the balance between national security and individual liberties right. But is the `war on terror' descending into a form of . . .
- Govt, Maoist Reach Pact (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Jun 17, 2006)
The last time he was seen in Kathmandu was nearly 11 years ago when he came to visit his ailing mother.
- "Heroin Being Manufactured In The Valley" (Hindu, Devesh K. Pandey , Jun 17, 2006)
Delhi police are probing if the case has a narco-terrorism angle to it
"Poppy cultivation has become a lucrative business in and around Pulwama"
"Initial examination reveal that heroin's quality does not match with the one smuggled in from Afghanistan
- Ramadoss’S Aiims (Indian Express, Yoginder K. Alagh, Jun 17, 2006)
My country has been kind to me and has asked me to do many things, but the job I loved the most was being vice-chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University.
- No Secrecy, Please (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 16, 2006)
The Second Administrative Reforms Commission, headed by Mr M. Veerappa Moily, has rightly recommended the repeal of the Official Secrets Act (OSA), 1923.
- 64 Killed In Anuradhapura Blast (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Jun 16, 2006)
There is no iota of doubt that it is the LTTE, says Colombo; LTTE denies hand
LTTE denies involvement, blames Government for attack
Worst massacre of civilians since February 2002 ceasefire agreement
- Maudhany To Be Admitted To Coimbatore Hospital (Hindu, V.S. Palaniappan, Jun 16, 2006)
Prison authorities asked to identify facilities, provide security
- If Anyone Wants To Resign He Is Free To Do So: Anbumani (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
My only interference in AIIMS is that I got Rs. 500 crore released for it'
- No, Papa (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 16, 2006)
Madhya Pradesh has come up with an absurd idea. It has banned English nursery rhymes in schools "to reduce western influence on children".
- Alchemy Of Intolerance (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 16, 2006)
The image of Gujarat in the rest of India and the self-image of Gujaratis are diametrically opposite.
- ‘Asian Banks’ Outlook Stable’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
The general short-term outlook of Asian banks is stable because risk management is more robust and regional economies are more diversified, Moody’s Investor Service said on Thursday.
- Female Army Lt, Cop End Life (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Possibly for the first time, a female Army Lieutenant committed suicide by shooting herself with a rifle inside an Army camp near here.
- Darn Dangerous (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 16, 2006)
There is black irony in Mr George W. Bush waiting for a Supreme Court decision before deciding what to do about Guantanámo.
- Dr Ramadoss Plays The Boss, Pushes Aiims Chief To Brink (Indian Express, Toufiq Rashid, Jun 16, 2006)
The nation’s premier medical institute may not have recovered from the bruising quota controversy but is now subject to another round of strong-arm political treatment.
- Militant's Kin Among 3 Killed (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Unidentified gunmen, believed to be militants, have killed three civilians in Kashmir valley since last evening.
- Blow To Harmony (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 16, 2006)
That a Hindu temple has been demolished in Lahore in Pakistan does not give a cause of comfort.
- Where The Economy Is Being Chained (The Financial Express, Jayaprakash Narayan, Jun 16, 2006)
The delivery of services is poor and this has to change to put public money to good use
- Uniform: A Way Out (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 16, 2006)
Ruling pml President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that the Supreme Court may interpret the constitution on issues like President’s uniform, his re-election by the present Assemblies and holding of next elections.
- Captured Papers Show Weakening Iraq Insurgency (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
A document purportedly captured in an al-Qaida hideout portrays the insurgency in Iraq as being in "bleak" shape, saying that it is losing strength and proposing ways to stir up trouble between the U.S. and Iran to divert American attention.
- Surplus Punjab Budget (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 16, 2006)
A Rs 274 billion tax-free, surplus and development oriented Punjab budget was presented in the provincial assembly in Lahore on Wednesday for the year 2006-07 with the total expenditure of Rs 191.38 billion.
- Waiting For Change (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
As expected, as the media hype around the earthquake victims settled down, the post-quake relief and the reconstruction work went on the back-burner.
- Social Security In Islam (Dawn, Sidrah Unis, Jun 16, 2006)
An efficient system of social security is one of the main features of a welfare state.
- Crackdown On Ginger Traders (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 16, 2006)
THE tendency among elements in the business community to maximise profits at the cost of public health has been brought to the fore by the recent crackdown on ginger-processing plants in the federal capital.
- Punjab Finances (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 16, 2006)
A measure of how Punjab is run came on Tuesday, when the chief minister made next fiscal year’s budgetary allocations public — a day before the provincial budget was presented in the Punjab Assembly.
- 104 Killed In Iraq Operation (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Iraq said on Thursday Al Qaeda’s reign of terror was nearing its end, as the US military announced the killing of 104 rebels since the slaying of the group’s leader, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
- Sindh Budget Proposes Salary, Pension Raise (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Provincial Senior Minister Syed Sardar Ahmad presented in the Sindh Assembly on Thursday Rs193.1 billion budget for the year 2006-07 that shows a small surplus of Rs302.24 million.
- Pakistan, India To Slug It Out For Top Un Slot? (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 16, 2006)
The current UN secretary-general, Kofi Annan, is scheduled to step down at the close of this year when his second five-year term ends.
- Japan Passes Law To Fight Suicides (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Japan has passed a law requiring the government and employers to combat the soaring suicide rate, which is among the highest in the world.
- Punjab Budget (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 16, 2006)
Punjab Finance Minister Hasnain Bahadur Dareshak presented a Rs274 billion surplus and ostensibly tax-free budget (meaning that there are no new taxes) for 2006-07 in the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday.
- Aiims For Glory (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 16, 2006)
First class institutions can’t remain so if political interference becomes the norm
- Ministry Plans E-Quiz On Aids Awareness (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
How does AIDS spread - by kissing, an injection or blood transfusion? Can a woman become pregnant if she has intercourse during menstruation? Answer these and many more questions related to reproductive and sexual health and HIV/AIDS and win . . .
- Aiims Docs Take On Health Minister (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Turbulent times seem to have hit AIIMS in its golden jubilee year. The battle lines have been drawn between the institute's director, P Venugopal, and its president, Union health minister Anbumani Ramadoss.
- Breathe Deeply To Prepare For That Journey Inside (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 16, 2006)
I am not going to talk about pranayama which has a much wider and extensive connotation than deep breathing. Pranayama has spiritual significance, being one of the steps towards achievement of sama-dhi, the highest superconscious state.
- Bus Explosion Kills 64 In Lanka, Triggers Army Bombs In Tiger Areas (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
A powerful land mine ripped through a packed bus in northern Sri Lanka on Thursday, killing at least 64 people in the worst act of violence since the 2002 cease-fire, the Army said.
- Bomber Cleric Walks Free (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 16, 2006)
Out of prison, Bashir is back at his madarsa famous for producing Islamist radicals. This could mean bad news. Robin McDowell in Solo, Indonesia, explains why.
- Who Makes The Rules? (Deccan Herald, Sakuntala Narasimhan, Jun 16, 2006)
The refusal to sell a kilo of salt because it’s ‘not worth the trouble’ sounds like a funny argument...
- Aids Programme For Hotel Workers Inaugurated (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
The group needs special attention and care: Health Minister They need special attention and care: Health Minister
- Bus Blast Kills 64 In Sri Lanka (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
A landmine which ripped through a bus has killed 64 passengers and injured 39 in the deadliest attack on civilians in Sri Lanka since a 2002 truce, sparking military strikes on Tamil rebel positions.
- Jihadi-Islamist Compact (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, Jun 16, 2006)
Former world chess champion and then Fidé president Max Euwe had reportedly exclaimed, after being defeated by a Nepalese competitor in the late 1970s, "Alekhine lives in Nepal!"
- Forget The Figures, Save Lives (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 16, 2006)
Controversy has erupted again between UNAIDS and NACO figures—this time regarding Persons Living With HIV/AIDS (PLHWAs) in India.
- The Online Laws Of Dating (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 16, 2006)
They are widows and married millionaires. They are non-smokers and truckers and politicians. And they all want to date you.
- Noise City (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 16, 2006)
Noise pollution can lead to several health risks
- Aiims Director Proceeds On Leave (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
"If anyone wants to resign, he is free to do so," says Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss
- Aiims Rises To Defend Autonomy (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Director, faculty protest Minister's meddling ---- The doyen of cardiac care could not have been more humiliated in the twilight of his illustrious career. On Thursday, Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss said that the Director of the . . .
- Why Do We Have Just One Aiims? (Pioneer, Rajeev Ranjan Roy, Jun 16, 2006)
We ignore the necessity of expanding and upgrading our institutional infrastructure at our own peril, says Rajeev Ranjan Roy
- How Stem Cells Can Turn Back Biological Clock (Hindu, Ian Sample , Jun 16, 2006)
The discovery of an ingredient that gives stem cells the power to grow into any tissue in the human body paves the way for radical changes.
- In Praise Of Citizen Kannagi (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 16, 2006)
Kannagi proved that even a non-native with no money and no family in sight can fight City Hall and win her case — that is inspiring.
- Mahajan's Killing, Rahul Case Linked: Pravin (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
Giving a new twist to the murder of BJP leader Pramod Mahajan and his son Rahul's alleged involvement in a drug abuse case, the late leader's brother Pravin Mahajan, accused of killing him, on Wednesday claimed the two incidents were inter-related.
- Support For Rahul, Scorn For Father (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
Praveen Mahajan today claimed the shooting of his brother Pramod — to which he had reportedly confessed to police — and the drug controversy involving Rahul Mahajan were linked but provided no explanation.
- Care For Health (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 15, 2006)
The report of more than 100 people falling sick after consuming ice-cream at the outskirts of this city must have turned many stomachs upside down.
- From Violence To Non-Violence (Daily Excelsior, Lt Col R K Langar, Jun 15, 2006)
We call twentieth century as the century of violence. We saw two world wars during that period and in each of them millions of people have died and many more injured.
- Food Safety Management System (Daily Excelsior, L.C. Ponnumon, Jun 15, 2006)
Food reaches consumers via supply chains that may link different types of organizations and that may stretch across multiple borders. One weak link can result in unsafe food that is dangerous to health.
- Love Or Revolt? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 15, 2006)
The youth rebellion is famous. So it seems is the youth love. In fact in our traditional society we will find that the love is considered almost a revolt --- a statement of anger against the caring but misunderstood parents and elderly relatives.
- Indian Agency To Facilitate Placement Of Saudi Students (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
As a follow-up to HRD Minister Arjun Singh's visit to Saudi Arabia to strengthen academic ties between the two countries, a state-run educational consultancy agency has been asked to facilitate the placement of Saudi students in Indian universities.
- A Dissection Of A Flawed Society (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jun 15, 2006)
The huge sales of Frenchman Francois de Closets'Plus Encore!, a sequel to his 1981 bestseller, might serve as a call to revolt to the have-nots.
- 8.5 P.C. Growth Target Set For 11th Plan (Hindu, Sushma Ramchandran, Jun 15, 2006)
Approach paper sent to Chief Ministers, all Union Ministers before the NDC meeting
Growth path ``feasible but not inevitable''
Focus on agriculture, social sector and manufacturing
NDC likely to meet in August
- When News Came, Pappu Yadav Got A Hug, Inmates Sweets (Pioneer, Vijaita Singh, Jun 15, 2006)
Out of Tihar Jail and reunited with his family, Rahul Mahajan refused to speak to the world. After being whisked away from the rear gate of Jail Number 3, Rahul clad in a white shirt and blue jeans, stepped out of his steel grey Toyota Camry at . . .
- Over 4000 Pilgrims Leave Pahalgam (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
Pilgrimage to holy shrine of Baba Amarnath resumed today from Pahalgam route after three days of suspension with over 4000 pilgrims leaving Nunwan base camp for the cave. Yatra from shorter Baltal route, however, remained suspended for fourth day today.
- Project To Create Aids Awareness (Hindu, Divya Ramamurthi, Jun 15, 2006)
Young people being trained to become peer educators
UNICEF and some NGOs training young people
Project initiated in Bangalore, Mysore, Raichur, Dharwad, Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts
The aim is to facilitate a discussion on HIV/AIDS
- Rescuing Modern Medicine From Its Traps (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 15, 2006)
Modern medicine desperately needs to rediscover the human touch. It needs to blend modern techniques with the art of compassionate healing.
- It Is Witch-Hunting Of Doctors: Apollo Chairman (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
This is the statement issued by Pratap C. Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, on Wednesday:
- Health Of The Nation (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jun 15, 2006)
The first-ever compilation by the World Health Organisation of global death from diabetes figures shows that the lifestyle disorder has caused more fatalities than tuberculosis and cancer.
- Ndtv Crew Alleges Assault By Hospital Staff (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
A newsperson of NDTV has filed a complaint that he was attacked by a staff of the Government General Hospital, Chennai, on Tuesday afternoon, while on duty.
- Charges Absurd, Says Apollo Chairman (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
New Delhi: Refuting the allegations of tampering with evidence and misleading the investigation in the Rahul Mahajan case, the Chairman of the Apollo Hospitals Group, Pratap C. Reddy, said it was absurd that so much falsehood should be provided to . . .
- Nine Days After Arrest, Rahul Mahajan Out On Bail (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
Nine days after his arrest for alleged drug abuse, Rahul Mahajan was today granted bail by a Special Court with the prosecution having failed to prove his involvement in "systematic and organised drug trafficking" or for possessing a commercial . . .
- Brewing Unrest In The Land Of Jewels (Pioneer, Anil Bhat, Jun 15, 2006)
It's strange that militants who raised their guns to allegedly protect 'their people' are today killing and raping them, says Anil Bhat.
- Rahul Mahajan Gets Bail (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
A city court today granted bail to Rahul Mahajan in connection with a case of alleged drug abuse.
- Rs 274b Punjab Budget (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
Rs 100b for development
* Rs 10b inflation allowance for govt employees
* Opp slams Elahi, boycotts budget speech
- Plan For Human Development (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Jun 15, 2006)
It is time the concept of public-private partnership is tried at primary and secondary education levels, with social empowerment and equality as the guiding principles.
- Minister Asks Celebrities Not To Promote Colas And Junk Food (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 15, 2006)
Health Ministry planning to start awareness campaign
"I can only appeal personally to them"
Youth will be targeted, says Union Health Minister
- Low Politics In Higher Education (Indian Express, Philip G. Altbach , Jun 15, 2006)
Increasing the retirement age of medical professors, as has been reportedly promised by the government, is yet another official response to the quota debate; the aim here is to make easier larger intake in elite institutions.
- Master, The Ultimate Master Surgeon (The Economic Times, Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda, Jun 15, 2006)
When you see the Master, he says you are not what you think you are. He tells you that you are not a mere human being with spiritual experience, but a spiritual being having a human experience.
- Vouching For Change (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jun 15, 2006)
We commend the Planning Commission’s Approach Paper to the XI Plan for advocating vouchers to finance some basic social services.
- India Retains The Flavour, Still (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jun 15, 2006)
Healthy FDI flows and MNC success stories reiterate the foreign investor confidence in the country.
- Job Growth Must Spur Development (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 15, 2006)
The fifth economic census has found that employment in the non-farm sector has, between 1998 and 2005, grown by 2.5%, even as workforce in that sector grew by 2%. That must be welcomed, albeit with great circumspection.
- Virtual Universities (Times of India, Arvind Verma, Jun 15, 2006)
If government keeps its promise of increasing student intake to offset the 27 per cent reservation for OBCs, all the IITs, IIMs, medical and engineering colleges will have to find ways of accommodating hundreds if not thousands of extra students . . .
- Regulating Private Health Care (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 15, 2006)
The health authorities in Sindh are once again talking about enacting a law to regulate private health facilities in the province.
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