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Articles 11221 through 11320 of 20587:
- Doctor At Work (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 02, 2006)
PM seems more at home. Message from his press meet: Governance, rather than politics, is my test
- What To Expect In The Budget (Business Line, A. Vasudevan, Feb 02, 2006)
The Finance Minister will be considering suggestions by members of the industry, economists and commentators in laying down the broad framework of the Budget. Is he likely to broaden the tax base? And what about FBT? . . .
- Drawing The Line (Dawn, Akhtar Mahmud Faruqui, Feb 02, 2006)
In promulgating your esoteric cogitation are you aware of your platitudinous ponderosity?” Youthful stirrings in the exciting transition from school to college in Pakistan prompted us to pose this question to classmates who were not so proficient in ....
- Women’S Heart Disease Harder To Diagnose (Tribune, Rob Stein, Feb 02, 2006)
Many women suffer from a form of heart disease that is fundamentally different from the type that strikes most men and is easily missed by standard tests, researchers reported Tuesday.
- Our Door Open For Alliance: Jaya (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and ruling AIADMK General Secretary J Jayalalitha declared on Wednesday that her party’s door was open for alliance with others for the coming Assembly elections.
- What Hamas Could Learn From Early Zionists (Hindu, Jonathan Freedland, Feb 02, 2006)
Paralysed by the shock result of the Palestinian election, all sides are now looking to the past to find a way forward.
- Kalam For `World Knowledge Platform' (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Feb 02, 2006)
``It will prove to be a launch pad for many innovations"
Indian society is like an aircraft taking off
India, Singapore share a vision of rising Asia
- When The Crown Slips Away (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 02, 2006)
It is perhaps the only country in the world where legislators can oust the executive on grounds of ill health. What makes the process all the more interesting is that the Kuwaiti executive is not an elected leader but a monarch.
- We Will Not Buckle Under Pressure: Manmohan (Hindu, Harish Khare , Feb 02, 2006)
``Enlightened national interest guides foreign policy; division of labour with Sonia Gandhi is working well''
- Talks Are On For Poll Alliance, Says Jayalalithaa (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
AIADMK starts issuing applications for party ticket to contest Assembly elections
Jayalalithaa disagrees with the view that Supreme Court has indicted her government for the stampede
Describes the arrival of refugees from Sri Lanka as "alarming"
- Expounding Indian Heritage, Culture (Deccan Herald, Geetha Srinivasan, Feb 02, 2006)
Vishva Spandana, a value-based programme to create an awareness of the comprehensive nature of Indian culture and heritage is being organised jointly by Sri Bhagavan Mahaveer Jain College (SBMJC) and Human Networking Academy (HNA) at the College . . .
- Find Right Remedy (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 02, 2006)
Only the naïve and the ill-formed will be surprised by a report that lakhs of persons have applied for over 5000 Government posts advertised by the Service Selection Board (SSB).
- Three Sardars And A General (Frontline, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 02, 2006)
THERE are two or three tribal chiefs and feudal lords behind what is going on in Balochistan. The past governments have made deals with them and indulged them.
- Save Wetlands! (Daily Excelsior, Dr Pragya Khanna, Feb 02, 2006)
February 2nd is celebrated as World Wetlands Day. India has a wide variety of inland and coastal wetland habitats. Look around in your own neighbourhood, and you are sure to spot a wetland or two-a lake or maybe a small pond!
- Absolute Poverty (Telegraph, ABHIRUP SARKAR, Feb 02, 2006)
India needs both the market and the state
The author is professor of economics, Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
- Aiding And Abetting (Telegraph, Satrujit Banerjee, Feb 02, 2006)
It was without doubt a bizarre report. Tucked away in the inside pages of this paper, it claimed that Britain’s Department for International Development has come under fire for allegedly using nearly £27 million of taxpayers’ money to make redundancy ...
- Us-India Stand-Off Over Iran Vote (Pakistan Observer, Rizwan Ghani, Feb 02, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister is in tough spot as America has openly asked for Indian vote for Iran’s referral to UNSC. Ms. Rice statement, “Asking India to make tough choice” in the matter is part of the diplomatic offensive amidst Bush’s resolve to . . .
- India Desires ‘Pragmatic, Practical’ Solutions: Singh (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Feb 02, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Wednesday that he wants to resolve all problems with Pakistan, including the Kashmir issue, with pragmatic and practical solutions but he had no mandate to seek transfer of territories if it came to that.
- Controlling Aids (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 02, 2006)
Considering that the majority of the people shy away from an open debate on AIDS, it was good to see our legislators participating actively at a seminar on the disease.
- Gas Guzzlers Anonymous (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 02, 2006)
George W. Bush’s annual State of the Union address on Tuesday was along expected lines, more of thinking aloud on a host of issues that could make or mar his second term and his place in history.
- Bush Sets Terms For U.S. To Engage Hamas (Reuters, Steve Holland, Feb 02, 2006)
U.S. President George W. Bush said on Wednesday that the United States could support a Hamas-led Palestinian government if it abandoned its goal of destroying Israel and disarmed.
- Stamp Of Reform (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Feb 01, 2006)
The desirability of low rates of duty for officially registering transactions is not in dispute. So also the desire not to have undue variations in such duties between states.
- State To Promote Four Satellite It Destinations (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Information Technology fair begins in Kochi Infopark
The Kerala Government will position Kottayam, Thrissur, Kannur and Kozhikode as satellite IT destinations in the State as IT activities are now concentrated around the State capital . . .
- New Technologies For Wastewater Treatment Must, Says Hmwssb (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
ESCI holds seminar on disinfection practices and water management
Not even 2 per cent of wastewater recycled
Drinking water supply costs mounting
Conventional chlorination method not enough: experts
- The Forgotten Side Of The War On Terrorism (Daily Times, Fidel Ramos, Feb 01, 2006)
The global alliance to defeat terrorism must address all aspects of human security, including well-being of people, and safety in their homes, neighbourhoods, and workplaces. It must win people’s allegiance not only by isolating terrorists and extremists,
- Poor Struggle In Shadows Of India's Richest City (Reuters, Krittivas Mukherjee, Feb 01, 2006)
When authorities cleared the way for a multi-billion-dollar facelift of India's richest city last year, Mohammed Allahjan lost his home and then a daughter.
- Kalam Goes Eastwards (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy who is recovering from a hip fracture after a fall in Davos is expected to be back here on February 2.
- Musharraf Bugbear Of American Media (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Feb 01, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf's latest mini-tirade against India comes against a backdrop of the worst US media criticism he has encountered since his military coup overthrew the elected government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
- Indian Information Communication Technology Firms In U.K. Growing (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Workshop will bring together a technical advisory group to identify key areas of focus
- Rooting Out Leprosy (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Feb 01, 2006)
There must be sustained effort to eradicate the disease in all states
India’s battle against leprosy has reached an important milestone with the successful elimination of the disease.
- India, Sri Lanka Join Hands In Agriculture Research (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Plan includes training of Sri Lankan scientists, exchange visits of experts
ICAR and SLCARP to collaborate in hybrid seed production technology
13 Indian scientists to attend programmes
- Top Student Leader Arrested Ahead Of Protests In Nepal (Indian Express, Shirish B Pradhan, Feb 01, 2006)
Nepalese security personnel have arrested the leader of a powerful student organisation and conducted overnight raids on some media outlets ahead of today’s major protest rally as part of the ‘Black Day’ being observed by pro-democracy . . .
- Tn: Hc Denies Kanchi Trust Permission To Sell College, Hospital (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Holding that the proposed sale of a medical college and hospital run by the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam Charitable Trust would be detrimental to its interests and objectives, the Madras High Court today dismissed a petition filed by the trust to . . .
- The Trouble With Tough Love (Tribune, Maia Szalavitz, Feb 01, 2006)
It is the ultimate parental nightmare: Your affectionate child is transformed, seemingly overnight, into an out-of-control, drug-addicted, hostile teenager. Many parents blame themselves. “Where did we go wrong?’’ they ask.
- London Moot Pledges Support To Afghanistan (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Afghanistan set out a plan on Tuesday to tackle problems from opium production to corruption and terrorism, as envoys from more than 60 nations pledged they would help the shattered nation along the road to peace and self-sufficiency.
- Cadaver Donation Law (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 01, 2006)
The Senate chairman, Mohammadmian Soomro, told the National Institute of Child Health symposium the other day that the cadaveric organ donation bill that had been before the Upper House since 1992 is being reviewed.
- Outsourcing Waste Disposal (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 01, 2006)
News that Karachi’s nazim is committed to handing over the solid waste management system to the private sector by February 15 should bring some sense of relief to the city’s residents whose public and private spaces are generally littered with heaps . . .
- Post-Poll Prospects In Palestine (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 01, 2006)
Earthquake: that was the commonest metaphor deployed by an evidently shaken international media in describing last week’s Hamas landslide in the occupied as well as the unilaterally abandoned Palestinian territories.
- Importance Of Bioethics (Dawn, Zubeida Mustafa, Feb 01, 2006)
On January 21-22, the Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Culture (Cbec) of SIUT held a joint conference with Unesco in Karachi on “bioethics education” that should provide food for thought for educationists as well as parents. When doctors speak about ....
- Before The Dream Sours (Telegraph, Raoji Bandodkar, Feb 01, 2006)
India would do better to attend to the more press- ing domestic problems than try to join the UN high table uninvited, argues Raoji Bandodkar
- Prevention Is Better Than Cure (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 01, 2006)
Extracts from the ILO’s regional high-level tripartite meeting on the Role of Labour Inspections in Combating Child Labour, Harare, 2001
- Women Power (Daily Excelsior, Vijay Satokar, Feb 01, 2006)
Harshini Kanekar is like any other neighbourhood young girl. What makes her special, however, is that she is the first woman to have opted for and successfully selected to become a fire engineer. Harshini would be the first woman fireman . . .
- Local Wrongs (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 01, 2006)
The stigma against HIV/AIDS in rural Bengal remains a complicated phenomenon.
- Reality Check (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 01, 2006)
Often our political leaders and senior government authorities conduct surprise checks.
- India Claims Arresting Two Pakistani Spies (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
The Indian police has claimed to have arrested two Pakistani spies, one of whom is a Pakistani national.
- Pakistan Wants Diplomatic Solution To Iran N-Issue’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
“Pakistan wants a diplomatic solution to the Iran nuclear issue”, said Khurshid Mehmoud Kasuri, the foreign minister.
- Iran Vote To Be Based On National Interest, Says Govt (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
Mr Anand Sharma Minister of State for External Affairs, today said India's vote on the Iran nuclear issue at the February 2 meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would be based on its national interest.
- Observations On National Curriculum Framework (Daily Excelsior, Dr Renu Nanda, Jan 31, 2006)
The process of teaching and learning under the emerging global scenario requires a curriculum framework which is not only relevant to fast changing requirements of the society but as well acts as a catalyst for the empowerment of the educated youth.
- Multi-Headed Evil (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 31, 2006)
Just imagine the following scenarios: (a). a corporation from the State awards contract for certain work in the national capital to a firm based in this city.
- Gearing Up For More Medical Tourists (Hindu, K. V. PRASAD, Jan 31, 2006)
Mark J. Biggers (50) is the second U.S. citizen to undergo a hip resurfacing surgery here within a month. He is convalescing at Ganga Hospital and is set to leave for home in Arizona. Gregg Dean (59) left for home in Wyoming last week after . . .
- New Threats From Al-Qaida (Daily Excelsior, P. Bhattacharya, Jan 31, 2006)
In the event of recent proclamations of Osama bin Laden threatening the US, each of the items in the increasing din of news reports of prisoner abuse is a public relations windfall for the Al Qaeda, in the same way the Vietnam War . . .
- Food Giants Target Children (Tribune, Martin Hickman, Jan 31, 2006)
Food companies have hijacked new technology such as the internet and text messaging to promote sugary and fatty food to children, a report on junk food’s “marketing tricks” claims.
- Leprosy Eliminated, Eradication Next (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
The government announced on Monday that it had eliminated leprosy but said that it would take 20 years to eradicate the disease in India.
- Maoists Shoot Candidate In Fortress Kathmandu (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
Maoist guerrillas today launched a daring attack on a mayoral candidate, who is contesting the February 8 municipal elections, in the heavily-guarded Kathmandu valley.
- ``Al Fatah Must Reinvent Itself'' (Hindu, SANDEEP DIKSHIT, Jan 31, 2006)
"Poll verdict was against administration"
Palestinian Authority has failed to tone up quality of life
Many people are unhappy with the peace process
- Leprosy On Its Way Out, Say Health Officials (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
The Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine held a leprosy awareness campaign at Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science on Monday. DPH officials stressed the need for seeking treatment at the Corporation health centres.
- New Assignment A Challenge: Ambika Soni (Hindu, CP Bhambhri, Jan 31, 2006)
Asks officials to work out a plan to realise potential of tourism sector
India inspires awe and curiosity among visitors
Girls are becoming an endangered species: Renuka Chowdhury
Checking declining sex ratio a priority
- Shinde Against Free Power Supply (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
The new Union Minister for Power, Sushil Kumar Shinde, on Monday said he would dissuade States from supplying free electricity.
- India Achieves Leprosy Eradication Target (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
Prevalence rate stands at 0.95 cases per 10,000 population
Less than one case per 10,000 population is globally-accepted level of elimination
Full eradication in 20-25 years
Chhattisgarh has the highest prevalence rate, followed by Delhi
- Poll Candidate Shot; Panic In Nepal (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Jan 31, 2006)
Tension escalated in Nepal eight days before the controversial local elections called by King Gyanendra, as suspected Maoists shot a candidate at his residence in Kathmandu Valley on Monday.
- Leprosy Weeded Out In India (Hindustan Times, Sanchita Sharma, Jan 31, 2006)
With the prevalence rate dropping to 0.95 cases per 10,000 population, leprosy has been eliminated from India, announced health minister Anbumani Ramadoss on Monday.
- Putin Faces Press On Economy, Democracy (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
President Vladimir Putin is expected to put a positive spin on Russia's record last year at a news conference on Tuesday, but could also face questions about his long-term strategy and commitment to democracy.
- Lahore’S Successful Marathon (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 31, 2006)
Thankfully, the Lahore marathon turned out to be a peaceful and successful event. In the weeks leading to it, one had become apprehensive that the government might once again cave in to the religious right’s demand for disallowing women . . .
- Paying For Basic Consumer Data (The Economic Times, Rama Bijapurkar, Jan 31, 2006)
Even as large companies in India loudly proclaim their worship at the altar of consumer centricity, their willingness to pay for fundamental consumer related, consumer based market structure data bases is low.
- Two Fc Men Killed In North Waziristan Blast (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
Two Frontier Corps personnel were killed and 11 of their colleagues sustained injuries when an improvised explosive device blew up their vehicle in North Waziristan tribal agency on Monday.
- Balochistan Issue Echoes In Senate (Dawn, Ahmed Hassan, Jan 31, 2006)
The issue of military operation in Balochistan echoed in the Senate on Monday when Sen Sanaullah Baloch pointed out that the US Congress had recommended to President Bush to discuss it during his upcoming visit to Islamabad.
- History Texts Worry Experts (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
On the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian History Congress discussed steps taken by the Tamil Nadu government to remove a reference on his assassination in a textbook.
- ``Priority For Fuel To The Poor'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
It is too premature to discuss pipeline project: Murli Deora
As world oil prices climbed to over $ 68 a barrel, the new Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Murli Deora said making subsidised cooking fuels available to the poor and restoring . . .
- We Rescue Civilians, They Drop Bombs: Governor (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
Governor Lt Gen (Retd) S K Sinha has said that country has been proud of the Indian Air Force and its Army which have always remained at the fore front for the rescue and relief operations besides protecting nation’s boundaries.
- Too Much Of Hip-Hopping (Dawn, Anwer Mooraj, Jan 31, 2006)
Anybody who has been a habitue of the newspaper habit would have noticed a number of important people have done a fair amount of calling during the last week.
- Pakistan Is Losing Ground (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Jan 31, 2006)
During his recent visit to Washington, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz spoke repeatedly about the openness of the economy he and his economic team manage.
- Musharraf Will Stay In Uniform After 2007: Cm (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
* Elahi confident Musharraf will get second term as president
* Says Punjab fully behind president
- Structural Transformation In Capital Flows (Business Line, M. Y. Khan, Jan 31, 2006)
As the economy is performing well, the Government may consider a further dose of financial liberalisation. With the trend towards non-debt-creating capital, the Government should encourage inflows through FDI by opening up the retail, transport, . . .
- Environmental Degradation (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 30, 2006)
A WORKSHOP conducted by an NGO in Islamabad the other day pointed out that although it is mandatory to carry out an environment impact assessment (EIA) before undertaking a development project, this has rarely been the case, especially in the public secto
- Menace Of Fake Drugs (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 30, 2006)
PAKISTAN’S inclusion in a list of nations that figure amongst the world’s counterfeiting “hot spots” will inevitably cause more harm to its already tainted reputation.
- Mbas To Revolutionise Medicare Field (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
“The medical profession is changing rapidly and very soon an MBA would be needed to understand marketing strategies, financial impacts,
- Focus On Gender Statistics (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, Jan 30, 2006)
INDIA FIGURES among the 10 largest countries where civil registration of births is incomplete — there is a shortfall of about 10 per cent.
- A Symbolic Visit (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Jan 30, 2006)
Nothing much can be expected from George Bush’s India trip
- `Indian Biz Models Sustainable, Innovative' (Business Line, Krishnan Thiagarajan, Jan 30, 2006)
THE momentum that was kicked-off last year with homegrown software majors TCS and Infosys biting off $400-million chunk of the ABN-Amro deal has been sustained with HCL Technologies bagging a $330-million five-year contract from DSG International.
- Break The Fetters Of A Narrow World (The Economic Times, K VIJAYARAGHAVAN, Jan 30, 2006)
In his famous address to the Parliament of religions held in Chicago in 1893, Vivekananda refers to a frog in a well asking another frog from the sea if the sea was as big as certain measurable leaps of that frog.
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