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Articles 9821 through 9920 of 20587:
- Avian Flu Catastrophe (Daily Excelsior, Jyotsna Pandit, Mar 20, 2006)
The deadly H5N1 bird flu virus has claimed its first canine victim.
- Chandigarh Airport To Go International (Tribune, Naveen S. Grewal, Mar 20, 2006)
The Chandigarh Administration's proposal to upgrade Chandigarh Airport to international level has been cleared in principle, with the Union Government allocating a sum of Rs 40 crore for the purpose.
- Still An Unequal World (Telegraph, SUDIPTA BHATTACHARJEE, Mar 20, 2006)
When Wahida Prizm of Rajouri led the passing out parade at the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, she made headlines for being the first woman officer to do so in the history of the defence medical services.
- Qazi Hussain Ahmad And Osama Bin Laden (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Mar 20, 2006)
Talking to the Sunday magazine of a national Urdu daily, Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader Qazi Hussain Ahmad revealed that he had repeatedly met Osama bin Laden and that the Al Qaeda leader had visited him at . . .
- Sunil Jain: Bypass For The Health Sector (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 20, 2006)
Anyone who’s met Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, if only at a public lecture, as I have, cannot but be impressed by what he’s . . .
- It Won`t Work (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 20, 2006)
With the rival fronts about to finalise allocation of constituencies to their constituents, the focus will shift to selection of candidates this week.
Some smaller parties have already done that, presuming most of the constituencies they have . . .
- You Can Regain 'Lost Awhile' Powers (The Economic Times, K VIJAYARAGHAVAN, Mar 20, 2006)
Naturally so, the ageing process takes its toll — on physical appearance as on memory, retention, enthusiasm and joie-de-vivre. However, various scientific studies and also practical experience point out to heartening and encouraging . . .
- Cpi(m)'s Kerala Crisis (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 20, 2006)
Which coalition wins the May assembly elections in Kerala matters a lot to those vying for power in the state, but not for anyone else. For, politics in Kerala is like football — both contenders carry on a ferocious rivalry, have devoted fan followings .
- China Should Curb Investment In Next Five Years (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
China should continue to curb investment growth in certain industries in the next five years and boost consumer spending to avoid economic ‘‘instability,’’ the nation’s development planning chief said.
- Overwhelmed By A Guest (Frontline, Bhaskar Ghose, Mar 20, 2006)
George W. Bush's recent visit to India is a clear instance of hospitality being accepted and then turned inside out.
- Three Under Observation For Bird Flu (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
While no case of bird flu in humans has been reported in the country, three people have been admitted to the district hospital in Jalgaon, including a doctor, with complaints of fever. The doctor complained of fever after an egg broke in his hands.
- Coronary Con-Man (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 20, 2006)
Of all the dirty tricks
- China Says Bird Flu Vaccinations Effective (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
China's bird flu vaccines are the best in the world and no healthy-looking poultry has been confirmed infected with the H5N1 strain of the disease, state media on Monday quoted the agriculture minister as saying.
- Rich In China Warned Of Growing Rate Of Hepatitis Diseases (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Wealthy Chinese have been cautioned by doctors to reduce alcohol and animal fat intake to combat hepatitis diseases, as nearly one in every 10 Chinese is a hepatitis B virus carrier.
- Indian `Curry' King In Cash-For-Peerage Row (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Mar 20, 2006)
Sir Ghulam Noon, owner of one of Britain's biggest Indian food companies, finds himself at the centre of a growing "donation-for-peerage" scandal after it emerged that his nomination to the House of Lords has been blocked because he gave a "secret" . . .
- Strategic Errors (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 20, 2006)
"America is at war.” So begins President Bush’s introduction to his administration’s National Security Strategy, which was unveiled on Thursday.
- Dhaka Hopes Visit Will Be A "Milestone" (Hindu, HAROON HABIB, Mar 20, 2006)
"Begum Khaleda is going with an open mind"
Trade and economic cooperation to take centrestage
Border demarcation, terrorism to be discussed
- The Problems Of Profusion (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 20, 2006)
"I have so far sent over 500 letters. Only two or three have been published." "I wrote more than 50 letters. Nothing was published." "I find it sickening when my letters are rejected but I continue to write, sometimes two letters a day."
- Digital Networks To Aid Research (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 20, 2006)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam rightly emphasised at the conference on `Computing for High Energy and Nuclear Physics' held recently in Mumbai, that high bandwidth networks are vital to extend the capabilities of advanced research today.
- Kuvempu Was A Modern Wonder’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
The hunger for equality, spiritualism and modernity was active and alive in Kuvempu, litterateur Dr U R Ananthamurthy said. He was speaking after releasing the book ‘Kuvempu: Punaralokana’ by litterateur Dr G S Shivarudrappa in Bangalore on Sunday.
- High Court Cj All Praise For Sonia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Women urged to play an active role in Lok Adalats to help reduce pendency of cases
- Vaiko's Flip-Flop (Frontline, T.S. Subramanian, Mar 20, 2006)
The MDMK ends the prolonged suspense by joining hands with the ruling AIADMK to fight the Assembly elections.
- Afghan Man Faces Death For Christian Conversion (Washington Times, Daniel Cooney, Mar 20, 2006)
An Afghan man is being prosecuted in a Kabul court and could be sentenced to death on a charge of converting from Islam to Christianity, a crime under the country's Islamic laws, a judge said yesterday.
- "Haryana Budget Shows Poor Fiscal Management'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Criticising the Congress government on rising budgetary deficit, decline in tax revenue growth and a ``faulty'' Excise policy, the Opposition Indian National Lok Dal in Harayana on Sunday said the budget reflected its ``failure'' on fisal management front
- 7 Killed In Pak Blast (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Suspected Islamist militants blew up a police vehicle in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing seven people, including three policeman and three paramilitary troops...
- Waziristan: Is The Situation Retrievable? (Dawn, Amir Usman, Mar 20, 2006)
If use of force was the answer to the resolution of conflicts and frictions, then the Waziristan problem would have been solved a long time ago as every type of armament including jet fighters, helicopter gunships and heavy artillery has been used . . .
- ‘Ban Diclofenac, Save The Vulture’ (Deccan Herald, Utpal Borpujari, Mar 20, 2006)
Three-time Green Oscar winner and internationally-acclaimed environment and wildlife film-maker Mike Pandey has been crusading for vultures — which are hurtling towards extinction
- Aiyar Moots India, China Joint Effort On Panchayats (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Pointing out that China had more than five times the number of Panchayats in India, Union Minister for Panchayati Raj Mani Shankar Aiyar called for a collaborative effort between India and China in this year which has been declared “The Year of . . .
- A Solitary Hawker (Deccan Herald, V C Bhaskaran , Mar 20, 2006)
Like Wordsworth's 'Solitary Reaper', some scenes and lines of memorable lyrics stir strong feelings
- Nine Troopers, Woman Injured In Car Blast (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 19, 2006)
At least 10 persons, including nine troopers, were injured in a powerful car bomb blast at Rawalpora Srinagar early Saturday morning.
- Goa To Make Hiv Test Mandatory For Marriage Registration (Indian Express, RAJU NAYAK, Mar 18, 2006)
The Goa government decided today to make the HIV test mandatory for the registration of marriage.
- You’Re Burning Calories Right Now (Deccan Herald, Janet Cromley, Mar 18, 2006)
The point to keep in mind about calorie estimates is that they’re useful for comparing activities....
- Take Hiv Test Before Tying Nuptial Knot (Times of India, Kounteya Sinha, Mar 18, 2006)
Goa's plans to make an HIV test mandatory for registration of marriages are likely to generate considerable controversy as they have already attracted the ire of health experts, legal luminaries and human rights groups.
- Cabinet Reshuffle In A Week, Says Prime Minister (Daily Times, Sajid Chaudhry, Mar 18, 2006)
Rules out early elections
* Says Pakistan wants stable and peaceful Afghanistan
* Launches Khushhal Pakistan Fund
- Vote For Moderates At Polls: Musharraf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
Wants quake loans converted into aid
Vows to rebuild houses before next winter
- Making It Less Taxing For Institutions To Educate (Business Line, H. P. Ranina, Mar 18, 2006)
If a trust or a society exists solely for educational purposes and it runs an educational institution, its income will be that of the educational institution and, therefore, exempt from income-tax.
- Decoding The Smoke Signals From A Bush Fire (Business Line, D. Murali , Mar 18, 2006)
It is generally recognised that the US will be the sole superpower in what is heading to be a unipolar international system. But will the rest of the world accept this position, wonders the book The Second Bush Presidency: Global Perspectives. For, there
- ``Russia Can Help In Pipeline Project'' (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Mar 18, 2006)
We'll consider suggestions: Fradkov
Enhanced civilian nuclear cooperation figures in talks
No separate accord for Tarapur supply: officials
Study group set up for economic cooperation
$10 billion trade target for next five years
- Revisiting The Centre-State Divide (The Financial Express, NK SINGH, Mar 18, 2006)
The recent India Today Conclave focused on the theme of India tomorrow:
- A Revival Of Hope (Frontline, V.S. Sambandan, Mar 18, 2006)
The talks in Geneva between the government and the LTTE have given rise to expectations of continued political engagement.
- The Surajkund Fair (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
EVERY year, from February 1 to 15, a unique cultural festival takes place at Surajkund in Haryana, 8 km from South Delhi, showcasing some of the finest handloom and handicraft traditions of the country in the cultural milieu in which these . . .
- Towards Gender Justice (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
THE social conditions of Haryana's women are backward. Perhaps it is one reason that prompted the Hooda government to concentrate on issues . . .
- Charting A New Path (Frontline, CR Jayachandran, Mar 18, 2006)
For the first time perhaps in the history of the State, a specific policy on labour has been formulated by the government. This move is the result of the realisation that for rapid and smooth industrialisation, harmonious industrial relations are an imper
- State In Transition (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
the government led by Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda completed one year in office. In keeping with its electoral promises of solving issues such as law and order, unemployment and retrenchment of workers, one of the first things the . . .
- Population Explosion In India (Daily Excelsior, Ramesh Pandita and Meenakshi Koul, Mar 18, 2006)
In modern day world population of any country plays a pivotal role in deciding the destiny of that particular country and what a country and countrymen need is prosperity and development in order to lead a healthy and prosperous life.
- Gender Sops (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 18, 2006)
In a rare display of ministerial concern for the girl child, the Union Human Resources Development ministry has exempted single girl children from paying tuition fees from classes six onwards in Kendriya Vidyalayas.
- Fighting Flu (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 18, 2006)
The Maharashtra government has clearly been wise after the event. After the initial pussyfooting in the wake of the bird flu deaths, the administration has been remarkably prompt in tackling the renewed scare.
- Who Launches Initiative To Curb Tb Deaths (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
The UN health agency has launched a major initiative to reduce the 1.7 million deaths caused by tuberculosis every year and help meet the Millennium Development Goals(MDGs) which seek to eliminate or decrease by half economic, social and other global ills
- Wal-Mart International Ceo Upbeat On India (Reuters, Emily Kaiser, Mar 18, 2006)
A top Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive said on Friday he was encouraged by talks with unnamed "very senior" Indian government officials here as the world's biggest retailer lobbies to gain access to one of the world's fastest-growing economies.
- J-K: At Least Three Children Injured In Car Bomb Blast (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
At least three children were injured in a car bomb blast trigerred by militants in Rawalpora area of the city this morning, official sources said.
- Bird Flu Awareness Campaign Launched In Jalgaon (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
The district adminstration here has started a special health education campaign in the region's four bird flu infected zones to create awareness among the locals about the disease.
- Vaccines For An Influenza Pandemic (Hindu, N. Gopal Raj , Mar 18, 2006)
Two companies join forces to make the manufacturing process more efficient.
- Us Presses Assault On Iraqi Guerrillas (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
US-led forces on Friday pressed on with a highly publicised offensive against suspected guerrilla targets near the northern Iraqi town of Samarra in their latest bid to weaken a raging insurgency.
- Haryana Government Presents A Deficit Budget (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
ALL that remains, now the dead are cremated and the television cameras have begun to disappear, are the detritus of the terror: the fragments of metal and chemical residue laid out on forensic analysts' tables in New Delhi; the video images of the bomber
- India, Russia Sight $10 B Trade By 2010 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
India and Russia have identified new growth areas like auto components, IT, food processing, telecom and biotech to push bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2010 from the current level of $2 billion, Union Commerce Minister Kamal Nath has said.
- Pink Is The New Red (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 18, 2006)
Only a month away from the assembly elections in Kerala, the opposition Left Front looks all ready to explode in the face of the electorate.
- Tricks Of Memory (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Mar 18, 2006)
Some people have a good memory; others are forgetful. I know of quite a few who make their living by having good memories...
- Prisoners In Coimbatore Volunteer For Hiv Test (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
Recently an undertrial was certified HIV positive
- Government Sanction For Prosecution Crucial (Hindu, Raghava M. , Mar 18, 2006)
Approval has not been forthcoming in assets cases in Karnataka
- Kerala Cpm At War, Politburo Steps In (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
The faction feud in the Kerala CPM, being fought out in the party offices as much as through the web, leaflets, SMS and email messages, has got the central leadership worried about the party’s chances in the Assembly polls.
- Women Panchayat Presidents Gear Up For Local Body Polls (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
At a State-level convention, they pledge to protect women's rights
They decide to improve public distribution system and balwadis in their villages
Pledge to help Dalits take possession of panchami land and function as centres of information and know
- Killing Of Intellectuals In Iraq (Dawn, Asma Rashid, Mar 18, 2006)
Ali Hussein al-Khafaj, dean of the engineering college at Al-Mustansiriya University in Baghdad, was kidnapped on March 7. Before him, Dr Ali Abdul Razaq al-Naas, a Shia political analyst at Baghdad University’s school of information and an outspoken crit
- Man And His Government (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 18, 2006)
My interests, personal as well as professional, are in politics and society; in cultural terms I am more-or-less a philistine. I know a little about literature, a little less about music, and nothing at all about the greatest of modern art forms . . .
- Rise Of Trans-National Terrorism (Tribune, Sudhir Hindwan, Mar 18, 2006)
Inter nationsal terrorism, though comparatively less in volume than the domestic variety , has crossed all limitations despite increased government efforts to combat it.
- A Soft Budget (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 18, 2006)
Haryana farmer is the gainer
- Uk Defends Drug Tests On Humans (Times of India, RASHMEE ROSHAN LALL, Mar 18, 2006)
Britain's medical establishment has defended the UK's system of clinical testing of experimental drugs, 72 hours after a shocked world learnt that six healthy young "human guinea pigs" wound up on life support and in intensive care when a drugs trial . .
- Harvest Of Hate (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Mar 18, 2006)
For Hindu fundamentalist politicians and their Islamist doppelgangers, the jehad has offered an opportunity to make political gains from violence.
- India To Boost Trade With Russia To $10 Bn (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
India will focus on new areas like auto-components, IT, telecom and bio-technology to increase trade with Russia to $10 billion by 2010, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath said here on Thursday.
- Will Transfers Really Check Corruption? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, Mar 17, 2006)
Once the shock and awe at five Bangalore policemen being worth Rs 60 crore subsides, a larger question that stares at us is: if liberalisation was to spell finis to corruption, why .....
- There Will Be More Wahida Prizms And Munafs (Deccan Herald, Firoz Bakht Ahmed, Mar 17, 2006)
Today, a new class of enlightened and liberal Muslims is emerging and the stereotype is fading out
- The Flip Side Of Culture (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 17, 2006)
Ever thought of culture as a consumer issue? I didn’t either, till I saw this report from a health activist circulated on a listserve in the wake of the recent bird flu scare.
- Raids: Investigation To Be Expedited In Karnataka (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Justice should not be delayed, says Lokayukta
- India Takes Proactive Steps To Contain Bird Flu (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
The Indian government has launched proactive steps to contain the spread of bird flu in 38 districts in Maharashtra after four villages in the state reported fresh avian flu cases this week, even as there were fears of the disease breaking out in . . .
- Us-Based Indian Doctor Sues Apollo (Hindustan Times, Harish V Nair, Mar 17, 2006)
A US-based Indian doctor has sued five top doctors of the Apollo Hospital in Kolkata, demanding a whopping Rs 77.7 crore as compensation for allegedly causing the death of his wife due to their negligence eight years ago.
- Beating Big C (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Mar 17, 2006)
Cures for cancer are legion and it probably wouldn't be stretching the truth to say there's a new kind of treatment reported every week from all corners of the earth.
- Us Launches Massive Air Raid In Iraq (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
US forces on Thursday launched what was termed the largest air assault since the US-led invasion, targeting insurgent strongholds north of the capital, the US military said.
- A Realistic Cmp? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 17, 2006)
The proposals are both doable and achiveable
- China In Spring Flu Fear (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
China faces an uphill struggle to contain bird flu ahead of an expected spike in infections during spring, hampered by surveillance problems, ignorance and the country’s sheer size, health and government officials said.
- U.S. Launches Air Assault On Baghdad (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2006)
Largest attack since invasion
Operation concentrated near Jillam, Mamlaha, Banat Hassan and Bukaddou villages
Expected to continue over several days against targets in Salahuddin province
Bid to stop formation of new insurgent strongholds
- Bmp Bracing For Poll Year Budget (Hindu, Afshan Yasmeen, Mar 17, 2006)
To be presented on March 24, budget may have sops for women, senior citizens
Short stay homes for women proposed
Some more day care centres to be opened for senior citizens
Budget outlay likely to be Rs. 2,000 crores
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