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Articles 16621 through 16720 of 20587:
- Limitations Of A Lokayukta (Deccan Herald, L C JAIN, Jun 08, 2005)
The move to extend the reach of the State Lokayukta officials to the panchayat level, will prove disastrous
- Entrance Tests — Boon Or Bane? (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Jun 08, 2005)
Students were fed up with a spate of entrance tests. But is doing away with all entrance tests the solution?
- The Myth Of Upward Mobility (Tribune, MICHAEL KINSLEY, Jun 08, 2005)
According to America’s founding documents and its national myth, we are all created equal and then it’s up to us.
- Standing Out (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 07, 2005)
Does merit always ensure opportunities in higher education for students in West Bengal?
- Developing World Relies On Indian Arvs: Lse Update (Business Line, Sudhanshu Ranade , Jun 07, 2005)
PRIOR to January 2005, India was the last country in the world with an advanced pharmaceutical sector that did not offer product patents on drugs.
- Nightwatch (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 06, 2005)
There is always an inexplicable element in human brutality. This is more so when the aggressiveness is collective,
- Of A Hen (Tribune, Gurmel Singh Sra , Jun 06, 2005)
My father’s family was a large one, including six of his sons and four daughters born from his three wives. Every item, article, eatable and even pets were evenly distributed among the male offspring of my father.
- Promotion Blues (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 06, 2005)
Far too many promotions in the defence forces are being challenged in civilian courts these days.
- Life And Death Of Brands (Telegraph, S. L. Rao, Jun 06, 2005)
Discussions on globalization keep making references to the need for Indian companies to build their own brands that can compete with others in the global and Indian markets.
- New Ideas And Idioms For Success (Tribune, Kiran Bedi, Jun 05, 2005)
This week I attended an intensive three-day retreat of a very successful multinational corporate house in the field of Information Technology. It was held outside India.
- 0, 1, 2, 5....Mercury Is Rising! (Deccan Herald, JAYALAKSHMI K, Jun 05, 2005)
Whether you believe the earth is hotting up or not, the fact is that we are depleting its resources faster than it can churn them out. In the process we are adding to the heat. On World Environment Day, how about taking stock of our lifestyles and saving
- Veg Diet Gives Greg A Pep (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Jun 05, 2005)
IT may seem strange but Australian cricket legend Greg Chappell begins his two-year-long term as India’s national coach with a public plea against killing animals and eating meat.
- Tale Of A Sage, A Singer And Princes (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 05, 2005)
Sas Bahu temples, traditional pipers and drummers, a palace-hotel with beautiful jhilmili stone screens still being hand-carved. Hugh and Colleen Gantzer visit Gwalior, the place that has it all.
- Unique Surgery To Tackle Congenital Heart Ailment (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 05, 2005)
A team of doctors here have sucessfully performed a unique surgery called ‘coil embolisation’ on a middle-aged patient suffering from congenital heart condition called Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM).
- We Are Like This Only (Hindu, SHALINI UMACHANDRAN, Jun 05, 2005)
The combination of cartooning and writing makes for a wonderfully funny book, says SHALINI UMACHANDRAN
- Victims’ Responsibility (Telegraph, GITHA HARIHARAN, Jun 05, 2005)
One of the reasons the India Shining slogan was such a bad joke is that the lives of Indian women prove,
- Involve Private Sector In Healthcare: Manmohan (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 05, 2005)
Singh admitted the failure of government and its agencies in addressing the healthcare needs of the society and called for an increased role for the private sector.
- Imported Soy And Corn Products May Be Harmful (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Jun 04, 2005)
Secret research carried out by Monsanto points to serious health hazards
- Smoke Screen (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 04, 2005)
Ban on tobacco products in films, however laudable, is not practicable
- Spotlight On Darfur (Hindu, Jonathan Steele, Jun 04, 2005)
Warring factions in Darfur now have the chance to broker peace.
- 'Over 28,000 New Hiv Cases' (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 03, 2005)
In some districts more than four per cent of the adult population are HIV infected.
- Aids Virus: As Mobile As India’S Truck Drivers (Tribune, Laurie Garrett, Jun 03, 2005)
Dozens of 18-wheeler trucks idled in the hot sun along a five-mile stretch of highway outside Agra.
- Ban Won’T Work (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 03, 2005)
SMOKING is injurious to health. It needs to be discouraged by all means. But will a blanket ban on cigarettes in films and on television serve the purpose?
- Tightening Controls On Tobacco Use (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 03, 2005)
The World No Tobacco Day has been observed annually on May 31 since 1988,
- Gifting Blood Throughout Lifetime (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 02, 2005)
That the supply of blood trails far behind demand is something patients needing surgery come to realise at the time of their admission to hospital anywhere in India.
- 465 Child Workers Rescued (Hindu, Prachi Pinglay, Jun 02, 2005)
Credentials to be verified; most to be sent home
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Raids conducted with the help of NGOs working for child rights
- Disease Tolerant Rose Variety For Northern Plains (Hindu, M.J. PRABU , Jun 02, 2005)
Scientists at the Division of Floriculture and Landscaping of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, New Delhi, have developed a new hybrid rose variety that is suitable for cut-flower production and garden display.
- China Upsets U.S. Apple Cart (Hindu, Devinder Sharma , Jun 02, 2005)
In 15 years, the Asian giant has made a remarkable leap to become the world's largest producer of apples.
- Smoking To Be Banned In Movies, Television Serials (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2005)
Amendments to the Tobacco Control Act notified
- Use Of Force And The Responsibility To Protect (Hindu, Ramesh Thakur, Jun 01, 2005)
The concept of the responsibility to protect takes away the last remaining excuses for us to sit back and do nothing when confronted with atrocities.
- Government Will Not Sacrifice National Interest: Kamal Nath (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2005)
The WTO members are scheduled to submit their revised offers on services to the global trading body by May 31.
- India Will Make Revised Offers In Services Talks At Wto (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2005)
"What we ultimately offer will depend on what is offered to us"
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The offers include business services, construction and related engineering services, health-rela
- After France's Dramatic Rejection, What Next? (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, May 31, 2005)
Rejection by France makes the European Constitution a dead letter and the verdict is likely to lead to a gridlocked Europe
- Policing: Will The Tide Turn? (Hindu, R. K. Raghavan , May 31, 2005)
Politics and policing are intertwined in our country, thanks to the wrong lead given by the British, for whom the police were a mere tool to handle and stymie the freedom movement
- Take Bold Measures (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 31, 2005)
The clarion call given by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to push forward much needed reforms in the power sector is not only encouraging but also timely. He has also expressed concern over mounting losses incurred by State Electricity Boards (SEBs).
- Iceland To Co-Sponsor G-4 Draft Resolution (Hindu, K. V. PRASAD, May 31, 2005)
Kalam's visit `a symbol of cooperation between the two countries'
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Resolution suggesting changes in the UNSC likely by mid-June
To work together to produce c
- Kudremukh Park And Naxals (Deccan Herald, PRAVEEN BHARGAV, May 31, 2005)
Opposition to the Kudremukh National Park on the pretext of fighting Naxals will only help vested interests
- French "No" In E.U. Vote Could Seal The Fate Of Constitution (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, May 30, 2005)
Outcome may have a domino effect on other nations
- The Bhel Disinvestment (Hindu, Jayati Ghosh, May 30, 2005)
The UPA Government has gone back on its promises in disinvesting equity in BHEL.
- A New Fortification Mentality In America" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 30, 2005)
Margaret Leviis the current president of the prestigious American Political Science Association and Jere L. Bacharach Professor of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Washington, Seattle.
- Six On Ten Sounds Right For This Government (Hindu, P. SAINATH, May 30, 2005)
The United Progressive Alliance Government has no sense of how serious things are in the countryside. It seems to have forgotten what and who brought it to power.
- Ge, Ongc Eyeing Mutual Biz Areas (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 30, 2005)
US conglomerate General Electric Corporation (GE) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) are exploring opportunities for mutual business cooperation based on respective competence and technological strengths.
- Face The Truth (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 30, 2005)
Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramdoss has announced that there has been a dramatic slowing down in the number of HIV/AIDS infections in the country. According to statistics put out by the health ministry ...,
- An Inspiration, A Hope (Hindu, K. JESHI , May 29, 2005)
Meet Meenakshi, a beacon of hope for women who are HIV positive
- Managing Crises (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 29, 2005)
Crisis management in the affected countries, post-tsunami, saw conflicting orders and a lack of co-ordination that resulted in avoidable wastage and panic. A seminar in New Delhi looked at long-term concerns, that extended far beyond tourism
- Live Positive (Hindu, Meena Menon, May 29, 2005)
While testing HIV positive certainly does not mean death, the fact is that the needs of those infected have to be better assessed and understood
- Renowned Healer (Hindu, SUDHA NAMBUDIRI , May 29, 2005)
Little is known of Vaidyaratnam Moossad, though he was a legend in his time.
- 40 Injured In Explosions In Kashmir (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , May 29, 2005)
Hizb owns responsibility
SRINAGAR: After a brief lull, the militants detonated an explosive-laden car in Anantnag town and hurled a grenade in the Dalgate area of Srinagar on Saturday, wounding nearly 40 persons...
- Disease Surveillance Project Launched (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 29, 2005)
An initiative for quick response to the challenges faced by the health sector in the State
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Karnataka first in the South to launch the project
Communicable a
- Whither Sindhudurg? (Hindu, Mahesh Vijapurkar, May 29, 2005)
It was meant to be Maharashtra's answer to Goa. But why hasn't Sindhudurg taken off?
- Planning Commission For Discontinuation Of Css (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 29, 2005)
The Central government spends Rs 39,000 crore per year on 200 CSSs and a portion of the amount is given to the states as grants.
- Experts Warn Of Hunger Deaths In Andaman & Nicobar (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 29, 2005)
The report submitted by the team has suggested setting up of community food banks and launching of food for work programmes.
- Three Killed In Orissa Maoist Attack (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 29, 2005)
In a fresh act of violence by Naxalites in Orissa, armed Maoists gunned down three people at Barada village under Jujumara police station in western Sambalpur district late on Friday night. Four others sustained serious injuries in the attack
- Honoured For 23 Years Of Service To Mentally Challenged (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 28, 2005)
Vaishali Vinay Gore provided them with education and other facilities
BANGALORE: After 23 years of service to the welfare of mentally challenged citizens of Hubli, by providing them with education and rehabilitation help, Vaishali Vinay...
- Suicide Blast Close To Premier's Residence Rattles Authorities (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, May 28, 2005)
Motive for attack on Sufi shrine unclear, say Pakistan police
ISLAMABAD: At least 19 persons were killed and scores of others injured this afternoon in a suspected suicide bombing at the famous Bari Imam Sufi shrine, 1 km from the official residence . .
- Ge Targets $5 B Revenue (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 28, 2005)
Keen to work with the government to resolve Dabhol issue
MUMBAI: India is on the threshold of a strong growth cycle and General Electric Company (GE) expects its revenues in India to jump from $800 million this year to over $5 billion by 2010
- An Opportunity For The Devastated Islands (Hindu, P.C. Kesavan and K.Balasubramanian, May 27, 2005)
The forests and mangroves of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands must be used in a sustainable manner for the livelihood security of the local community
- Government To Divest 10 Per Cent Equity In Bhel (Hindu, SUSHMA RAMACHANDRAN , May 27, 2005)
Contradictory to CMP commitments: Left
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Left consulted: Chidambaram
`In the spirit of common minimum programme'
Government holding will fall to 57.72 p.c.
- Aids: Clinton Scheme To Train 1.5 Lakh Doctors (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2005)
The ex-President of US said the lack of affordable medicine and trained staff are the biggest barriers in speedy and effective treatment of HIV/AIDS
- Clinton Appreciates India's Efforts In Checking Aids (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, May 27, 2005)
"Lack of healthcare facilities a major barrier; the target is to treat two million people by 2008"
- Eisai Signs Pact With Gsk (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2005)
Japanese firm enters India through subsidiary
- Nepal Frees 18 Political Detenus (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2005)
Seven-party alliance plans Kathmandu meeting to press for civil liberties
- Little Time To Save Darfur: Annan (Deccan Herald, Reuters, May 27, 2005)
Over 180,000 people have died of hunger and violence in Darfur since 2003
- Hiv Prevalence In India Low: Centre (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2005)
The Centre feels that the not-so-high rise in the number of HIV positive people last year is a “good sign.”
- Cloning Success Stems Criticism (Hindu, R. Prasad, May 26, 2005)
Many hurdles that had dogged embryonic stem cell research were overcome by the researchers
- Immigration Points And Health Norms (Hindu, D Ravi Kanth, May 26, 2005)
The West, particularly the US, is trying to use international health standards to restrict the movement of people
- Towards Corporate Agriculture (Hindu, Devinder Sharma , May 26, 2005)
The laws and policies concerning agriculture are being altered against the interests of the farmers
- After The Shock, Hope For The Tiger (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2005)
With his personal stewardship of the mission to restore the viability and health of tiger populations in the wild, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has raised hope that there will be decisive action on the ground in the coming months
- Opportunities Before Sonia Gandhi (Hindu, Harish Khare , May 25, 2005)
STATECRAFT The organisational elections provide Sonia Gandhi a chance to provide a face-lift to the Congress.
- Panchayats As Business Hubs? (Deccan Herald, Manu N Kulkarni, May 25, 2005)
The panchayats have to be well-equipped and well-staffed to do business with global concerns
- Compulsory Military Training Not Practicable (Deccan Herald, Bidanda M Chengappa, May 25, 2005)
Compulsory military training for the youth? Is this a viable proposal? Generals are of the view that other methods also need to be explored
- Biotechnology Boom (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 25, 2005)
India could become a nucleus for stem cell research
- Faster Reforms Will Earn Us Our Rightful Place, Says Manmohan (Hindu, Mohammed Iqbal , May 24, 2005)
India will soon join the comity of developed nations; efforts on to root out poverty'
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- Kerala Electricity Board's Apathy Delaying Vigilance Probe' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 24, 2005)
KSEB yet to give crucial files on three hydroelectric projects deal
- Don't Stem This Tide (Times of India, Richard Gardner, May 24, 2005)
Indian and UK scientists are working at collaborations in stem cell research that could lead to new cures for serious and fatal diseases.
- Add Pace To Economic Reforms: Pm (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 24, 2005)
Mr Singh said a change of attitude was essential to usher in reforms and called for more public and private partnership in developmental projects
- Naxals Target Crpf Convoy, Kill 5 Security Personnel (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 24, 2005)
RAIPUR, MAY 23 : Stepping up their activities, the Naxalites ambushed a crpf convoy today, killing five security personnel and shot dead a station house officer (sho) in separate incidents in the state. . .
- Kalam Hails India’S Space Research Efforts (Deccan Herald, UNI, May 24, 2005)
President A P J Abdul Kalam has denied that India was making tardy progress in its space programmes despite huge investments in the sector and said it was erroneous to draw such inferences as the country had made rapid st
- Naxals Kill 5 Crpf Jawans (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 24, 2005)
Naxalites unleashed terror in Chhattisgarh, killing five CRPF men in a huge land mine blast and injured nine people in the south Chhattisgarh area on Monday afternoon.
- Draft Of Biotechnology Policy Assailed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 24, 2005)
NEW DELHI: Genetics expert and a member of the expert committee to frame the Policy on Biotechnology, Suman Sahai, has assailed the draft of the policy saying that it is for ``developing biotechnology, not for using biotechnology for development''
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