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Articles 16721 through 16820 of 20587:
- Mou On Eradication Of Kala-Azar (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 24, 2005)
CHENNAI: The Health Ministries of India, Bangladesh and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding . . .
- Discovering God In Service To Humanity (Deccan Herald, L SUBRAMANI, May 24, 2005)
If you need a proof that Mysore has not lost its greenery, you need not go any farther than Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE) campus, L Subramani tells us.
- Not Yet The Govt Of Aam Admi (Deccan Herald, UTPAL BORPUJARI, May 23, 2005)
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, who exactly a year ago was anointed to the top post in the midst of near hysteria among Congressmen because of Sonia Gandhi’s renunciation and when nobody expected the mild-mannered economist to be thrust with the .
- Upa’S New Deal For Rural India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2005)
Releasing the UPA’s report card, Dr Singh emphasised the need to rehash public expenditure and to improve efficiency of ministries for the growth of the nation
- One Year Of The Upa: Areas Of Darkness (Hindu, L C JAIN, May 23, 2005)
The Manmohan Singh Government's performance in agriculture and employment generation needs to improve.
- Tech Denials Spurred Indian Development Efforts: Shourie (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma , May 22, 2005)
IIT graduates in the US gather to network and to see what more can be done in the USA and in India.
- A Chat With The ‘King Of Hearts’ (Deccan Herald, PRIYANKA HALDIPUR, May 22, 2005)
in an exclusive with Ghazal virtuoso Pankaj Udhas, whose inspiration in life is none other than his eleven-year-old daughter.
- Dereliction Of Duty (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 20, 2005)
The absence of thirty college lecturers from evaluation work is inexcusable
- Gender Equality Still A Distant Dream (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, May 20, 2005)
A recent survey by the World Economic Forum finds that full economic and political empowerment remains a dream for millions of women even in the Western world.
- India's Poverty: Help The Poor Help Themselves (International Herald Tribune, Kirsty Hughes , May 19, 2005)
While India's growth makes it an economic and political player to watch in the next decades, the country remains desperately poor. Almost a quarter of India's 1.1 billion people live on less than $1 a day; 700 million more live on less than $2 a day.
- India Places Its Women 6th From Bottom (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Despite government's efforts at empowering women and some of them occupying top positions in various sectors, India stood at a dismally low position of 53 among 58 countries for ‘gender gap,’ according to a survey by the World Economic Forum.
- Left Still ‘Red’ On Upa Achievements (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The Left showed the “red flag” again to the UPA government on its performance, clearly disassociating with the UPA’s take on the crucial UPA-Left Coordination meet held here.
- What Lay Beneath (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The report of an English NGO Christian Aid, that blamed the Department For International Development (DFID) of the British government for the more than 4,000 farmers’ suicides in Andhra Pradesh in the last 10 years, has come in handy for the Congress to f
- Economy To Hover Around 7 Pc: Montek (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
India could grow at an average rate of 7.5 per cent in the next two years to position itself for a higher growth trajectory at the start of 11th plan beginning from 2007-08.
- Tripura Hands Over 20 Departments To Panchayat (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Tripura will now be the first state in the Northeast to hand over the executive authority of twenty major departments to the local self-government as part of decentralisation of power.
- World Bank To Back Investment Lending In Tamil Nadu (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
THE World Bank is of the view that it would support investment lending in Tamil Nadu rather than providing budget support, according to Mr Michael F. Carter, Country Director-India, World Bank.
- Messiah With A Head For Business (Indian Express, Ambrose Pinto , May 19, 2005)
Dr Devi Prasad Shetty of Bangalore’s famous Narayana Hrudayalaya has created a magnificent healthcare facility for both rich and poor
- Buddha Talks Psu Reforms & World Bank (Indian Express, Subrata Nag Choudhury, May 19, 2005)
Rs 1700 cr needed to close down 29 loss-making PSUs, trim 70,000 workforce, weave safety net
- Upa, Left Rift Widens (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The seven-hour-long UPA-Left Coordination Committee meeting today ended on a discord note with the Communists disassociating with the Congress-led coalition’s assessment of the performance of Manmohan Singh government during the past one year.
- Through The Third Eye (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 19, 2005)
Railway mantri Lalu Prasad Yadav’s latest decision to ban the sale of bottled colas on all passenger-trains, as also the earlier one to suspend and then reinstate an official who had the “temerity” to ask ticketless RJD MPs for ID-cards...
- Laloo's Car Was Not Attacked With Stones, Says Forensic Report (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Quoting the final FSL report, the Vadodara Police Commissioner said the ''car also had no mark of any stone pelting.''
- Of Monumental Value (Deccan Herald, PRIYANKA HALDIPUR, May 19, 2005)
We have to do our bit to save the beauties of the past even if it means disposing that packet of chips in a garbage can, instead at the premises of cultural monument that will bear the atrocity with lips sealed, says PRIYANKA HALDIPUR
- A Common Bickering Platform (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, May 19, 2005)
As over 40 top leaders of the UPA coalition assembled at the PM’s residence on Wednesday and held discussions on national issues, there were occasions when only one-upmanship and personal interests came to the fore.
- Making India ‘Flat’ Needs Simple Economics (The Financial Express, NIRVIKAR SINGH, May 19, 2005)
Earlier this month, I attended TiEcon 2005, the annual conference of The Indus Entrepreneurs, a South Asian networking organisation born in Silicon Valley, now becoming a global force.
- ‘The Sphere Of Influence Of The Poor Is Phenomenal’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Dr Devi Shetty believes that the best business model of all is one that is based on the needs of the poor.
- Tn: World Bank-Aided Project Launched For Tsunami-Hit (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
Ms Jayalalithaa has sought the World Bank's support for the water resources consolidation project.
- Icici Bank Plans To Increase Presence In Rural Areas (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
ICICI Bank plans to increase its points of presence in rural areas throughout the country from 3,500 to about 17,500 by FY06.
- Plant Load Cracker (The Economic Times, A K BASU, May 19, 2005)
The central regulator in the power sector, A K Basu is no stranger for players in the electricity sector.
- Haldia Petrochemicals Unlikely To Participate In Basell Acquisition (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
HALDIA Petrochemicals Ltd is unlikely to participate in The Chatterjee Group-led consortium's acquisition of Basell NV, according to the West Bengal Commerce and Industries Minister, Mr Nirupam Sen. The West Bengal Government, which is a principal stakeho
- Upa, Left Focus On Gujarat Affairs (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2005)
The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) partners and the Left Parties on Wednesday reaffirmed their resolve to confront and combat communal forces and strengthen the secular pillars of the state.
- Bhat Mourners Fired Upon, Two Killed, 20 Hurt (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
Two mourners were killed and 20 injured when scooter-borne militants hurled a grenade and opened fire at a congregation on the fourth day of mourning at Bagh-e-Mehtab here this afternoon.
- Double Standards (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 18, 2005)
A recent World Bank report vindicates what many of us have been saying all along—government is the best paymaster in the country and public sector employees are a privileged lot vis-a-vis their private sector counterparts.
- Telgi Sinking, Wants To Confess (Times of India, VINEETA PANDEY, May 18, 2005)
Abdul Karim Telgi, prime accused in the multi-crore stamp paper scam, is sinking. Anxious to get everything off his chest before it's too late, the 'kingpin' of the scam is furiously penning his confession, including the names of the high and mighty who a
- Nature Conservation Is Govt's Duty (Times of India, NARAYANI GANESH, May 18, 2005)
To think that free market forces by themselves can protect the environment is a fallacy.
- Rejecting What Is Useless (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 18, 2005)
The United Progressive Alliance Government's decision to reject the Phukan Commission's report comes as no surprise.
- Reconstruction Of Higher Education In India (Hindu, V.C. Kulandaiswamy, May 18, 2005)
Higher education in India is ill-equipped, fragmented, and outdated. The affiliating system, a curse, must go.
- Two Killed In Attack On Mourners (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
Militants hurled a grenade and opened fire on Tuesday at a gathering of mourners on the outskirts of Srinagar, killing two persons and injuring nine others.
- Let Market Forces Resolve Green Issues (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2005)
There's no free lunch and, by extension, no free air, water or any other gift of nature. Minus a price tag, the so-called bounty of nature will soon become history.
- Ignorance Kills (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 18, 2005)
At the dead of night on Sunday, an apparently harmless mosquito coil set off the blast of a dump of firecrackers and an LPG cylinder exploded, killing eight persons, destroying two houses and damaging four other houses in Hassan city.
- Panacea In Pacts With Us Research Body (Business Standard, C H Unnikrishnan, May 18, 2005)
The licensing deals include a novel technology for a hair growth hormone and a new vaccine for dengue fever.
- `Hiv Infection Is More Among Non-Literate Pregnant Women' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2005)
`A variety of approaches and programmes are needed to tackle disease'
- Power Of Icons And Networks (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 17, 2005)
Amitabh Bachchan, who was recently named goodwill ambassador for the United Nation's Children's Fund, will use his baritone voice and charisma to address issues critical to children, including HIV/AIDS.
- Art Madhyam (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2005)
The word “Madhyam” makes linguistic sense to an average Indian, no matter to which part of the country he may belong to.
- Despair In The Post-Industrial World (Deccan Herald, Prem Shankar Jha, May 17, 2005)
The failure of their children to find jobs has placed a huge and unforeseen burden on parents in France
- $2.2 Billion Pledged For Sri Lanka Reconstruction (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, May 17, 2005)
Conference also focussing on macro-economic restructuring and the current state of the peace process in the island nation
- Clashing Interpretations And Policies (Hindu, VLADIMIR RADYUHIN, May 17, 2005)
The 60th anniversary of Victory in the Second World War celebrated in Moscow last week was as much about the future as about the past.
- Maoist Killed In Encounter (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2005)
A member of Maddileru platoon of CPI (Maoist), Hanumantha Reddy alias Diwakar (35), was killed in an encounter with the police between Katnekalva village of Anantapur rural mandal and Bukkacherla of Rapthadu mandal in the wee hours of Monday.
- `Universities Must Heed Wake Up Call' (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, May 16, 2005)
Deepak Nayyar's tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi ended on Sunday. In a farewell interview, he toldSiddharth Varadarajanthat the Indian university system is in urgent need of structural reform if it is to remain relevant.
- Acrimony In Parliament (Hindu, Inder Malhotra, May 16, 2005)
Now, in Parliament, political differences have turned into personal animosities.
- A Bitter Lesson (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 16, 2005)
The ongoing effort to re-start the beleaguered 2.9-billion dollar Dabhol Power Project (DPP) has gathered welcome momentum.
- Ap Exploring Potential In Jafza Zone In Dubai (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2005)
ANDHRA Pradesh is exploring the possibility of investing in IT and healthcare in the newly opened Jafza South Zone in Dubai.
- Shalimar Paints Plans Unit In South (Business Line, Neha Kaushik, May 16, 2005)
Shalimar Paints is planning to commence manufacturing operations in the southern region of the country in order to strengthen its position in the region
- Dental Education Needs Revamp (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2005)
It is high time dental education is revamped to meet the changing needs of society and meet the challenges of globalisation, according to C. Bhasker Rao, who has for two terms served as Vice-President of the Dental Council of India and has again been nomi
- Averting A Meningitis Epidemic (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 16, 2005)
The rapid spread of meningitis in the national capital has brought into focus a potentially deadly disease that requires quick and precise identification and a comprehensive response from health authorities.
- Necessary Evil (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 15, 2005)
It is hydra-headed, they say. The more platonic-minded call it protean.
- Think Out Of The Box (Telegraph, Sanjib Baruah, May 14, 2005)
T. Muivah’s suggestion — a special federal relationship with India — may well be the solution to the Naga dispute, writes Sanjib Baruah
- Said And The Saidians (Telegraph, RAMACHANDRA GUHA, May 14, 2005)
The United States of America is not only the leading economic and military power in the world, but also the leading intellectual power.
- Heal Thyself (Business Line, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 14, 2005)
A severe shortage of teaching staff has left a question mark about the provision of quality medical education in the government medical colleges in the State.
- Attack Of Nerves Hits Western Markets (Business Line, BATUK GATHANI, May 14, 2005)
THERE IS an eerie nervousness in Western financial markets and this was reflected in stock markets and hedge funds moving downwards, amid investor concern about the fiscal health of the US economy,
- Mof Sees 6.9% Growth In Fy05, Reining Inflation High On Agenda (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2005)
Expecting a modest 6.9% economic growth in 2004-05, the finance ministry on Thursday said checking inflation was high on the agenda of the government so as to ensure that it does not have an undue burden on poor.
- Blast Outside School Leaves 2 Dead, 52 Hurt (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2005)
Two women were killed and at least 52 others injured, most of them schoolchildren, in a grenade explosion outside a school near Lal Chowk here this afternoon.
- Grenade Attack Near School (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2005)
Two killed, 25 children injured as militants strike again in Srinagar
- Govt Orders Inquiry Into The Nda Sale Of Centaur Hotels (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2005)
India will investigate the sale of two hotels by the previous NDA government after the federal auditor said last week that the transaction took place without competitive bidding and may not have fetched the best price.
- Blast At School Gates In Srinagar (Telegraph, MUKHTAR AHMAD, May 13, 2005)
Panic reigned the city’s busiest road as suspected militants set off a grenade blast outside two schools this afternoon.
- Blast Rocks Heart Of Srinagar, 2 Killed (Indian Express, Muzamil Jaleel, May 13, 2005)
A little red shoe, windscreen fragments, a tiny crater, three patches of blood and the wails of mothers.
- Shourie For Open Probe Into Centaur Deal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2005)
Former disinvestment minister Arun Shourie demanded an “open enquiry immediately” on the Hotel Centaur sale by either the CBI or the CVC, without waiting for the CAG report.
- Weapons Bill (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2005)
A German tourist was allegedly raped by an autorickshaw driver and his accomplice on the outskirts of Jodhpur city on Wednesday
- Higher Education Hits A Low (Hindu, V. Jayanth , May 13, 2005)
The recent examination fraud exposé in Chennai only underlines the need for a credible regulator.
- Militants Explode Grenade Near School Bus In J&k (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2005)
Militants on Thursday carried out a major grenade explosion outside the main gate of Christian Missionary-run Tyndale Biscoe School at Ganta Ghar, Lal Chowk, injuring 28 persons including 11 school students.
- People’S Computer (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 13, 2005)
The dream of inexpensive computers is now turning into a reality. We will soon have computers costing less than Rs 10,000 with the essential features of a regular personal computer, including the software for word processing, spreadsheet, personal
- Terror In India (Washington Times, Editorial, The Washington Times, May 11, 2005)
The recent terrorist attacks in India indicate that the October earthquake that devastated some jihadist-rich areas in India and Pakistan has not incapacitated the militant groups.
- India's Poverty: Help The Poor Help Themselves (International Herald Tribune, Kirsty Hughes , May 09, 2005)
While India's growth makes it an economic and political player to watch in the next decades, the country remains desperately poor. Almost a quarter of India's 1.1 billion people live on less than $1 a day; 700 million more live on less . . .
- Why Doing Business On French Soil Is Difficult (Business Line, Mohan Murti, May 09, 2005)
LAST weekend I was in the City of Lights, Paris. It was here, over 150 years ago, that Victor Hugo addressed the International Peace Congress with these prophetic words.
- Iraq Plunging Into Sectarian Violence (Hindu, Atul Aneja , May 09, 2005)
The emergence of a number of power centres, many of which operate with American help, could set in motion a long-drawn civil war.
- Two Emerging Giants: The Global Debate (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , May 09, 2005)
Will India be the new Asian tiger or will it be a lumbering elephant caught in the trap of red tape and corruption, is the question international observers are asking.
- A Ear To The Ground (Telegraph, PARIMAL BHATTACHARYA, May 09, 2005)
A strange blend of poverty and deprivation ensures that girls outnumber boys in schools in the Sunderbans, discovers Parimal Bhattacharya
- Europe: Deciding To Look Outwards (Hindu, Benita Ferrero-Waldner , May 09, 2005)
The EU firmly believes that preventing conflicts is not only a moral imperative, but also less costly in the long run.
- India's Strengths To Be A World Player In Pharmaceuticals (Hindu, Ambrose Pinto , May 09, 2005)
Small company culture, speed to market, recipes for success
- A Letter A Day Keeps Anaemia At Bay (Telegraph, ARITRO GANGULY, May 09, 2005)
The world may revolve around the email, but India’s affair with the snail mail continues
Horace Walpole once lamented that letter-writing is a lost art.
- Watchword For Judges, Lawyers (Tribune, Fali S. Nariman, May 09, 2005)
A few weeks ago Vice-President B.S. Shekhawat was to inaugurate a seminar on public governance but could not, as he had to go to Rome.
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