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Articles 7721 through 7820 of 16306:
- Spirit Of Saraswati (Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Feb 06, 2006)
Today we covered our books with paper — it’s Saraswati’s day, you know.
- Aqua-Technology Park To Be Set Up Soon (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 06, 2006)
The ornamental fish industry should make use of the opportunities provided by the clearance for importing 32 exotic ornamental varieties, Minister for Fisheries and Sports Dominic Presentation has said.
- It-Enabled Ticketing System May Soon Be Introduced In City Railway Station (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 06, 2006)
South Western Railways is testing debit and credit card-based ticket vending machines
- Grey Water Recycling Needs Only Simple Technology (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 06, 2006)
Widespread use will help cut the demand for water, say experts
A boon for those maintaining gardens
Even a small patch of land is enough
NGOs want corporation to involve them
- India's First Moon Mission On Schedule For 2007 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 06, 2006)
'It is well on its way towards its target' `The lunar spacecraft is well on its way towards its target'
- Major Kashmir Study Sees Trade As The Road To Peace (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Feb 05, 2006)
A new study released on Friday proposes the creation of a special economic zone in all of Kashmir, with duty free access to India and Pakistan, along with an institutional framework for joint investment.
- Iaea Reports Iran To Un Security Council (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
The UN nuclear watchdog Saturday reported Iran to the U.N. Security Council in a resolution expressing concern that Tehran’s nuclear programme may not be “exclusively for peaceful purposes.” Iran retaliated immediately, saying it would resume . . .
- Another Milestone In Pak It (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 05, 2006)
A Pakistan IT firm – TRG – having presence in countries like the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, has established its office in Manila. It was inaugurated by the President of Philippines.
- Abdul Kalam Meets Philippine President (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
Indian President Abdul Kalam met with his Philippine counterpart Gloria Arroyo on Saturday as the two countries pledged to step up cooperation in defence, tourism, agriculture and pharmaceuticals.
- Of Graven Images (Statesman, SUBROTO ROY, Feb 05, 2006)
It is a fallacy of our narcissistic age to expect images of what supreme leaders of thought may have looked like; their teachings and deeds are unaffected by our erroneous expectations
- Revitalizing Aes In Hilly Areas (Daily Excelsior, Dr M P Gupta, Feb 05, 2006)
The hilly areas including Jammu & Kashmir State, Himachal Pradesh, North-Eastern States the sub-Himalayas and the Western Ghats regions commonly known as ''Phari-Prant'' constitute about 22 per cent of total geographical area and contain 9 per cent ...
- Some Prime Ministerial Initiatives (Indian Express, N K Singh, Feb 05, 2006)
There is a raging controversy on how ‘‘weak’’ is the Prime Minister. Fresh from Davos, this is a bit bizarre because India was being felicitated by the global community as the emerging economic power and the relative strength of India vis-a-vis China . .
- Joint Venture Would Serve Defence Needs (Daily Excelsior, Brig. (Retd.) S.N. Sachadeva, Feb 05, 2006)
In the capital's trade fair grounds at Pragati Maidan, Defexpo 2006 opened on February 1.
- Iaea Votes To Report Iran To U.N. Security Council (Reuters, MARK HEINRICH, Feb 05, 2006)
The U.N. nuclear watchdog voted on Saturday to report Iran to the Security Council over fears it is trying to build atomic bombs and a defiant Tehran said it would end snap U.N. inspections of its nuclear plants from Sunday.
- India, France To Sign Nuke, Defence Pacts (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
India and France are set to sign defining pacts on civil nuclear energy and defence cooperation during the three-day visit of French President Jacques Chirac beginning February 19.
- Kalam Mission Is To Get Nurses Their Due (Deccan Herald, R Akhileshwari , Feb 05, 2006)
President A P J Abdul Kalam now has a new mission that will ensure that the profession of nursing will not only get its due respect but also nurses will be empowered to attain positions of power in medical profession. Driven by his mission, . . .
- A Quantum Leap In Ties With Philippines (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
The relations between India and Philippines were taken to a new level with the signing of three agreements in the backdrop of the four-day visit of President A P J Abdul Kalam to this country.
- National-Level Seminar On Impact Of New Economic Policy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
The Department of Economics of Periyar University will conduct a two-day national-level seminar on the impact of New Economic Policy on the Indian Economy on Monday and Tuesday.
- A Journey Into The Past Through Manuscripts (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
Survey of ancient texts under way in Pudukottai district Survey of ancient texts under way in Pudukottai district
- Ongc Chief For Steps To Spur Growth Of Manufacturing Sector (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
"It will become catchy like IT"
Chairman and managing director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) Subir Raha on Saturday called for emphasis on measures that would spur the growth of the manufacturing sector.
- "India Will Not Be The Same Without Salesians" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
He heads an organisation that is dedicated to serving the youth. Which explains the rather youthful demeanour of this respected leader of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Rector Major Pascual Chavez, who is in India for the centenary of the community's presenc
- Iaea Votes To Report Iran To U.N. Security Council (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
27 nations vote for the resolution in Vienna, three against, and five abstain
- Full Backing For Somnath (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Feb 05, 2006)
Endorse Speaker's decision not to accept notice
Neither he nor Parliament challenged court, it is the other way round: Speaker
Constitution is clear about Parliament's sovereignty
- Computers In Surgery (Hindu, P.V.A. MOHANDAS, Feb 05, 2006)
Computer navigated surgery reduces the scope of human error and increases the success rate of such operations.
- Private Militia In Balochistan Must Disarm: Musharraf (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
President unveils four-point solution to crisis;
condemns blasphemous cartoons
President Gen Pervez Musharraf on Friday denied any military operation in Balochistan but said that the private local militia must disarm and stop hampering . . .
- `Our Wto Negotiations Are Mainly About Making Russia An Equal Participant In Global Trade' (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Feb 04, 2006)
It is important that we complete the negotiations with India on Russia's WTO accession. We are sure that our fast accession would be in India's interests, too, because Russia honouring its agreed commitments would mean better and broader access of Indian
- India’S Newest N-Capable Icbm Ready For Action’ (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Feb 04, 2006)
India ‘s most ambitious intercontinental surface-to-surface nuclear-capable missile Agni III is ready for launch. M Natarajan, the country’s top defence scientist, announced this on Friday. He said that his department was awaiting the political . . .
- India, Israel Sign Secret Deal On Anti-Missile System (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Feb 04, 2006)
India is said to have signed an agreement for the joint manufacture of the ship-borne Israeli Barak II anti-missile system at Hyderabad for both the Indian and Israeli navies.
- Agni Iii Is Ready For Launch: Drdo (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Agni III is ready for launch, awaiting a green signal from the political leadership, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief M Natarajan announced on Friday
- Striking Argument (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 04, 2006)
Timetable for airport revamp is short. Let AAI show it can do better elsewhere
- Challenges For Growth In The It Landscape (The Financial Express, V SRIDHAR, Feb 04, 2006)
Recently announced Q3 results of Infosys, TCS, Wipro and other IT majors indicate that the IT-IT Enabled Service (ITeS) sector in India continues to grow at a scorching pace.
- It’S Time To Rethink That Gmail Account And Demand Safeguards From A Potentially Dangerous Company (Indian Express, FRIDA GHITIS, Feb 04, 2006)
A few years ago, I walked into an Internet room in Tibet’s capital, Lhasa. There were no Chinese soldiers in the room and no visible government censors nearby. A sign on the wall, however, reminded users that China’s all-seeing eye had not disappeared. ‘‘
- My Father’S Last Testament (Tribune, Inder Vidya Vachaspati, Feb 04, 2006)
We the two sons of Swami Shraddhanand were in the first batch of students when Gurukul Kangri was established by our father. There was still one year for our graduation.
- Breaking The Oil Habit (Indian Express, R.K. PACHAURI, Feb 04, 2006)
The Indo-US nuclear agreement is critical for an integrated energy policy, says R.K. Pachauri
- India, Russia May Sign Defence Deal (Tribune, Girja Shankar Kaura, Feb 04, 2006)
Russia has said that it is in advanced negotiations with India on a $ 10 billion deal to provide the country with an anti-missile and fool-proof air defence system encompassing the whole geographical area.
- Gowda Skips Son’S Bash (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Janata Dal (Secular) rebel leader H.D. Kumaraswamy was today sworn in as Karnataka chief minister on the steps of Vidhana Soudha, the state’s seat of power, in a ceremony watched by thousands of ecstatic supporters who had crowded into . . .
- Hands And Heads (Telegraph, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , Feb 04, 2006)
Gandhi, Nandy and Bhatt: three critiques of modern science
Shelley once claimed that poets were “the unacknowledged legislators of the world”. In the decades and centuries since he said this, it has been scientists rather than poets who have . . .
- Women, Secret Hamas Strength, Win Votes At Polls And New Role (Indian Express, Ian Fisher, Feb 04, 2006)
Hamas has been known and feared for its men, armed or strapped with bombs. But in its election triumph last week, one secret weapon was its women.
- Kalam Begins Philippines Visit (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
India and the Philippines are set to take bilateral ties to a qualitatively higher plane by signing four accords, including the first one ever on defence cooperation envisaging among other things exchange of Air Force planes, . . .
- Iaea Delays Vote To Report Iran To U.N. Security Council (Reuters, MARK HEINRICH, Feb 04, 2006)
The U.N. nuclear watchdog put off until Saturday a vote to report Iran to the U.N. Security Council over concerns it is seeking atomic bombs, as European Union powers lobbied developing nations to back the measure
- Bush Men On Recce Visit To India (Hindustan Times, Sutirtho Patranobis, Feb 04, 2006)
US President George Bush is sending his men ahead of his visit to India in March. A high-level US delegation, headed by Under Secretary in the US Energy Department, David K. Garman, will be in town between February 8 and 10.
- Agni Iii Icbm Ready For Launch (Indian Express, Shiv Aroor, Feb 04, 2006)
India’s first intermediate range ballistic missile (ICBM), the Agni-III, has been ready for flight tests for 18 months now. However, geopolitical sensitivities seem to have introduced traditional delays in getting the missile off the ground, . . .
- India, Singapore To Cement R&d Ties (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
In a multi-pronged approach to developing bilateral relations, India and Singapore have taken initiatives to forge research partnership in science and technology. Linkages are being established between leading educational, scientific and . . .
- Agni Iii Ready For Launch (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Agni III, surface-to-surface missile with intercontinental reach capabilities, is ready for launch, defence scientist M Natarajan said at a press meet here on Friday. He said it was for the political leadership to give the nod.
- Laid To Rest (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Feb 04, 2006)
This is one controversy that saw a quick resolution. The government must be commended for giving the go-ahead for the overseas plans of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), which include the IIM-B’s plan to open a campus in Singapore.
- Pakistan Seeks Nuclear Parity With India: Us (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Feb 04, 2006)
The Pakistani premier had raised the issue of nuclear parity with India in his address last month to the prestigious Council on Foreign relations in New York.
- Kalam Salaams Filipino Nursing (Deccan Herald, R Akhileshwari , Feb 04, 2006)
President A P J Abdul Kalam suggested that India could take a leaf out of the Filipino nursing education book that enables nursing graduates to become rural doctors.
- Satyam Unveils Centre Of Excellence In Detroit (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Similar centres planned in Chennai, Germany and Tokyo
- India's Secret Search For Peace And Its Perils (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Feb 04, 2006)
While the separate pieces of the PMO's covert negotiations on Kashmir are becoming evident, it is unclear if this jigsaw puzzle actually has a shape.
- Tackling Global Warming (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 04, 2006)
According to the World Meteorological Organisation, 2005 missed becoming the warmest year on record by the merest fraction of a degree Celsius.
- Islam Being Targeted As Religion Of Terrorism: Prince Of Arcot (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Appeals to students, youth to fight vested interests trying to divide nation
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening Urged (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Infection is totally preventable say medical experts Infection is totally preventable, say medical experts
Risk of transmission through sex relatively less
A vaccine is yet to be developed to combat HCV
- Globalisation `Is Now Officially Dead' (Business Line, D. Murali , Feb 04, 2006)
John Ralston Saul traces the rise, plateau and fall of globalisation in The Collapse of Globalism and the Reinvention of the World, and explains why it is officially dead. On a similar theme, A Fair Globalisation: Creating Opportunities for Al l, . . .
- India Needs To Improve Soft Skills’ (The Economic Times, SANJEEV SINHA, Feb 04, 2006)
The intellectual capital that India possesses is likely to keep it ahead of the rest. However, it must quickly address the gaps in infrastructure, legislation and proactive training, if it has to retain this advantage, believes Romi Malhotra, . . .
- Coalition Government To Formulate Common Minimum Programme (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
We will continue with pro-people programmes of the previous regime'
- Intellectual Property: Who’S Stolen From Whom? (The Financial Express, YRK REDDY, Feb 04, 2006)
Chairman & CEO of Pfizer Inc, Hank McKinnell, had reportedly made a comment which the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) believes is both slanderous as well as racist. Mr McKinnell made statements on winning a case against an Indian . . .
- India Considering Russian Anti-Missile Shield Offer (Hindu, SANDEEP DIKSHIT, Feb 04, 2006)
Negotiations in advanced stage for weaponry worth $10 billion
Several high-end military platforms being offered
Offers technology transfer for medium transport aircraft
Willing to sell submarines too
- English Language Teaching Revamped (Hindu, K. Ramachandran, Feb 04, 2006)
Teachers of unaided matriculation schools introduced to the new syllabus
- Political Differences Should Not Come In The Way Of Development: Governor (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
He says the State is on the path of growth despite various challenges
- Kochi All Set To Host Global Education Meet (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
R.L. Bhatia will inaugurate the meet today
Delegates from the country and abroad will participate in the four-day event
Several organisations will hold protest marches to the venue
City Police have been geared up to meet any untoward incident
- Manmohan To Lay Foundation For 2 Nlc Projects Tomorrow (Hindu, T. Ramakrishnan, Feb 03, 2006)
They will be implemented at a total cost of Rs. 4,190 crore
The Neyveli Lignite Corporation's expansion projects — Mine-II and Thermal Power Station-II — are likely to be completed by 2008, according to S. Jayaraman, Chairman and Managing Director.
- Council Of States Or Council Of Nominees? (Hindu, Era Sezhiyan, Feb 03, 2006)
Removal of secret voting in Rajya Sabha elections is an onslaught on a free and fair electoral process. And the removal of residential qualification for candidates negates the constitutional purpose of the Council of States.
- The Looming Shadow Of A Skill Constraint (The Financial Express, VIVEK BHARATI, Feb 03, 2006)
The government has finally given its nod to Indian Institutes of Management to go global and open their campuses outside the country, provided they increase their intake of students in India.
- Showcasing Fancy Gadgets, Futuristic Technology (The Financial Express, S SADAGOPAN, Feb 03, 2006)
January 2006 saw three technology conferences/exhibitions that showcased cutting-edge products, futuristic technology and fancy gadgets for consumer use in homes, offices and automobiles.
- Easy Way To Liberation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 03, 2006)
Chanting the Divine name has been advocated in the scriptures as the easiest and the most efficacious of the means to liberation in this Kali age. What is the reason for this?
- Waiting For George Bush (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 03, 2006)
CPM General Secretary Prakash Karat’s lead article in the special Republic Day number of People’s Democracy says good things about the Constitution, parliamentary democracy and mass participation, though with typically Left disclaimers.
- Iran And The Iaea (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Feb 03, 2006)
An interim report prepared by the International Atomic Energy Agency on the implementation of nuclear safeguards in Iran has cited numerous instances of Iranian cooperation with its inspectors but has also stressed the need for Teheran . . .
- Air Deccan Launches Tiruchi-Chennai Service (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 03, 2006)
New connectivity, a boost to tourism industry: travel agents
Air Deccan on Thursday launched its daily services on the Chennai-Tiruchi-Chennai sector amidst buoyant expectations of major growth prospects for the air travel industry here.
- Indo-Uk Investment Meet In June (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 03, 2006)
Kamal Nath announced trade-boosting Indo-UK Investment Summit in London in June.
- Wipro Signs Deal With Gm; Eyes $300-Million Revenue (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 03, 2006)
WIPRO Ltd expects to realise revenues exceeding $300 million (over Rs 1,300 crore) from the five-year IT outsourcing contract signed with global auto giant General Motors (GM) on Thursday.
- Atom Agency Seen Reporting Iran To Security Council (Reuters, MARK HEINRICH, Feb 03, 2006)
Driven by rare consensus between Western powers and Russia and China, the U.N. nuclear watchdog looked set on Friday to report Iran to the U.N. Security Council over fears it may be after atomic bombs, Western diplomats said.
- Assembly Dissolution Case (Tribune, Fali S. Nariman, Feb 03, 2006)
Enough has already been said and written about the Bihar dissolution case. For me, the most heartening feature about the judgments handed down on January 24 is the fact that all five justices have held that the decision to dissolve the Bihar . . .
- Indo-Pak Federation Possible: Kalam (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 03, 2006)
President A P J Abdul Kalam today said that a federation comprising India and Pakistan on the lines of the European Union (EU) is possible, if the youths from both countries, which have a tremendous potential, come closer.
- End Of An Era (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 03, 2006)
The Greenspan era came to an end last Tuesday with the man, whom many revere as the maestro of monetary policy, laying down office. In his eighteen years at the helm of the Federal Reserve Board, Mr Alan Greenspan presided over a period . . .
- Mid-Day Meals (Statesman, Amal Mandal, Feb 03, 2006)
While illiteracy is a big threat, widening the scope of basic education can play a preventive role in reducing human insecurity. This is the view of Amartya Sen.
- Sixth Pay Commission — Of Pay Parity And `Unmentionable' Salaries (Business Line, C. K. G. Nair, Feb 03, 2006)
Effective governance and delivery have become the cornerstones of governmental action, with increasing focus on performance. The basic question is not whether we need a Pay Commission or not but whether we are indeed moving to a responsive and . . .
- Shekhawat Opposes Commercialisation Of Education (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 03, 2006)
Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat today urged the educational organisations not to "commercialise" education, but play a vital role in dispelling the darkness of illiteracy from the country as despite making tremendous progress in all spheres . . .
- Investigate, Regulate (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Feb 03, 2006)
With professional approach, futures exchanges trading multiple commodities online have, in the last couple of years, brought about a major transformation in the once staid commodity market. Using technology effectively to reach . . .
- Disaster Response, Management Mechanism (Daily Excelsior, M N Sehgal, Feb 03, 2006)
Constitution of State Level Committee on Disaster Management and State Crisis Management Committee (Excelsior 21 January) by Government orders, follow the reiteration of the Chief Minister in the Legislative Assembly,''
- Iaea Adjourns Meeting On Iran (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 03, 2006)
* Iran not an imminent threat: ElBaradei
* Cuba, Venezuela to vote against UNSC referral
* Iran will not abandon N-programme: Nejad
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