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Articles 7921 through 8020 of 16306:
- Irritating Thorn Of Democracy (Dawn, F.S. Aijazuddin, Jan 30, 2006)
PAKISTAN has one leg shorter than the other; it leans on imports to keep itself upright.
- Us Wants 'Great Majority' Of Indian N-Reactors In Civil Prog (Press Trust of India, Ajay Kaul, Jan 30, 2006)
Providing glimpses of the "difficulties" involved in implementation of the July 18 nuclear deal, the US has said if India did not put a "great majority"
- Uk Assists India Address Climate Change Issues (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
A study conducted jointly by Indian and British scientists will help the country's policymakers address climate change issues and carbon emissions in coastal ecosystems like Tamil Nadu.
- U.N. Security Council Powers Meet On Iran Atomic Case (Reuters, Madeline Chambers, Jan 30, 2006)
The European Union and United States will on Monday seek to persuade Russia and China to back tough diplomatic action against Iran over its disputed nuclear programme before a crunch meeting on Thursday
- Cosmic Vision (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
The Bhagavad Gita affirms that the ultimate goal of life is to attain the Supreme Being and the means in this quest is the Lord Himself. Accordingly the degree of success depends on the individual's faith in the power of God's grace.
- Peaceful Rise, In Three Steps (Indian Express, C. RAJAMOHAN, Jan 30, 2006)
While the Indian leaders merely rule, the Chinese tend to reign.
- Pm Inducts 19 New Ministers (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
Altogether 22 ministers were administered oath of office and secrecy at the Rastrapati Bhavan. While 19 of them joined Manmohan ministry in this reshuffle, three were elevated from Minister of State to Cabinet rank.
- Let’S End This Dance Of Death (Deccan Herald, Paul Oestreicher, Jan 30, 2006)
We need to come out of the ‘them-not-us’ syndrome and learn to forgive and move on
- The Devil And The Deep (Deccan Herald, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Jan 30, 2006)
India’s decisions at the IAEA meet will be difficult as all its options are going to have serious repercussions
- Energised Ties (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 30, 2006)
Several agreements signed during the visit of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah to India signal a new chapter in bilateral ties.
- Cabinet-Council Of Ministers (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
22 Ministers take oath in UPA government expansion New Delhi, Jan 29 (UNI) The following is the new list of Council of Ministers of the Manmohan Singh government after today's expansion-cum-reshuffle:
- Asbestos: Bid To Stop Assessment (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jan 30, 2006)
In yet another twist in the saga of the former French aircraft carrier, the Clemenceau, France is seeking an urgent court order to stop an independent panel of experts from determining the amount of asbestos on board the ship.
- The Controversial Marathon Race (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 29, 2006)
Police clashed with MMA workers and activists demonstrating against the proposed mixed marathon in Lahore on Friday and arrested about 400 of them after resorting to lathi charge and lobbing tear gas canisters.
- Ties With Moscow (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 29, 2006)
In spite of a past full of bitterness stemming from their role in the Cold War, relations between Pakistan and Russia seem to be improving, though it goes without saying that they have a long way to go.
- It Prodigy Reaches Dizzy Heights (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Jan 29, 2006)
The architect of Infosys Technologies, Nandan Nilekani was in distant Davos when he was conferred with the Padma Bhushan, the country’s third highest honour, planning India’s strategy at the World Economic Forum.
- France Willing To Repatriate Toxic Wastes (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jan 29, 2006)
This is a definite change in the French position on Clemenceau
- Nuclear Pact With India May Not Be Ready For Bush Visit: Burns (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
The United States indicated on Friday that a controversial civilian nuclear agreement with India might not be ready by the time US President George W Bush makes his first visit to New Delhi in March.
- Bush's Bolivian Paradox (The Economic Times, R K NANDAN, Jan 29, 2006)
Iraq is not the only real problem for the USA. In what the USA has, according to its Monroe Doctrine, regarded as its backyard, the inauguration on January 22 of the presidency of the first tribal to be elected Bolivia’s head of state could be . . .
- India Inc’S First 40 Technopreneurs (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Kerala-based D Ramaiah is among those at the helm of pathbreaking cancer research, but he'd never thought about translating his work into a successful commercial venture ...
- Q Marks Dent The Halo Around A ‘Renunciant’ (Indian Express, SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI , Jan 29, 2006)
Every saint has a past and every sinner a future. The saying yields two thoughts.
- Indo-Us Focus Bonus At Davos (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
The relationship between the USA and India is blossoming, but a proposed pipeline with Iran, nuclear proliferation and bureaucracy are just a few of the hurdles that could stall its progress, leaders have said at the World Economic Forum.
- Kashmir Recipe For Karnataka (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Karnataka governor today invited Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy to form the next government after denying Dharam Singh’s Congress-led ministry another shot at proving majority.
- Reliance Redux (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Mukesh Ambani is betting big on SEZs and retail. Dev Chatterjee examines the blueprint.
- Time On A Gadget (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
But even timekeepers are subject to the ravages of time. Reports suggest that among the young the popularity of the wristwatch as an essential accessory is on a sharp decline.
- 16 N-Reactors, How Many To Declare?16 N-Reactors, How Many To Declare? (Indian Express, Pranab Dhal Samanta, Jan 29, 2006)
New Delhi has said no to Washington’s proposal that all its power-generating nuclear reactors be put on the civilian list. With negotiations on the landmark nuclear deal going right down to the wire, India is working on how . . .
- Newspapers As A Public Trust (Daily Excelsior, B G Vergbese, Jan 29, 2006)
India's first newspaper, Hicky's Gazette, more formally titled the Bengal Gazette, appeared in Calcutta on January 29, 1780, an occasion now fittingly celebrated nationally as Newspaper Day.
- Last Man Standing? (Deccan Herald, T C NARAYAN, Jan 29, 2006)
In one sentence it is an unique book in the sense that it deals with highly emotive matters of current relevance and reading it, one could almost feel the temperature of the venues of those speeches and interviews.
- Who Shall Watch The Watchdog If It Errs? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 29, 2006)
The transformation in the India media scene in the intervening 225 years has been enormous. Yet the importance of an independent press remains greater than ever before to enhance democracy, civil liberties, empowerment and good governance.
- Pm Plans Big, Party Gets Cold Feet (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s intention to carry out a cabinet overhaul has run up against the Congress leadership’s inclination to play safe.
- Another Quiver (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
A cold-hearted villain is on a blood trail for masterpieces in Jeffrey Archer’s latest novel.
- Efforts To Take Iran Issue To Security Council Rejected (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Jan 29, 2006)
"Teheran's n-issues should be resolved within IAEA framework "
NAM troika supportive of Iran's nuke programme to stay with IAEA for clarification
It urges concerned parties to resolve these issues through dialogue and negotiations
- Short Of Enchanting (Deccan Herald, Utpal Borpujari, Jan 29, 2006)
Manmohan Desai is one director in the history of Indian mainstream cinema who trod his own path, making blockbuster after blockbuster with top stars of his time and almost single-handedly perfecting the madcap, illogical storytelling style that Hindi ....
- India, South Korea May Consider Economic Pact (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Jan 29, 2006)
"India increasingly seen as a development-friendly democracy"
Two agreements likely to be signed during Kalam's visit
Ties "broad-based" and "intensive" in scope
South Korea looking to diversify its trade and investment opportunities
- “Mulford’S Views Echo Us Congress’ ” (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jan 28, 2006)
Even as the Bush administration distanced itself from United States Ambassador to India David Mulford’s comments about a civilian nuclear deal with India, congressional sources said his remarks are an accurate reflection of the sentiment in the U.S.
- Iran Changes Russia Tune (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
A Russian proposal to carry out sensitive nuclear fuel work outside Iran to allay fears Teheran is seeking the bomb is “not sufficient” for the Iranians, a top nuclear negotiator said today.
- India, Saudi Agree On Terrorism, Energy (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Heralding a new era in their relations, India and Saudi Arabia today agreed to cooperate to fight terrorism and other trans-national crimes and also develop a strategic energy partnership.
- The Harvest That Never Was (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Jan 28, 2006)
Farmers should be compensated for the failure of technology just like any other consumer in a city
- 'Clemenceau Should Be Decontaminated In France' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jan 28, 2006)
As part of the fight to keep Le Clemenceau out of the ship-breaking yard in Alang till its toxic material is removed, Annie Thebaud-Mony flew in from France to depose before the Supreme Court monitoring committee. Representing Ban Asbestos Network (BAN)..
- Don't Blame It All On God (The Economic Times, V B N RAM, Jan 28, 2006)
If God did not exist it would be necessary to invent him: proclaimed Voltaire the French philosopher. India has a pluralistic and diverse ethos, which encompasses the believer, the atheist and the agnostic.
- Beyond Oil And Remittances (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 28, 2006)
Both from New Delhi's point of view and Riyadh's, the visit of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah represents a watershed. For the Saudis, the visit could herald the beginning of fruitful cooperation with one of Asia's two "emerging economies" ....
- India, Saudi Arabia To Fight Terrorism Jointly (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Jan 28, 2006)
India and Saudi Arabia today said their bilateral relations were developing a broad strategic vision, decided to jointly fight terrorism, drug trafficking and transnational crimes and agreed to develop a strategic energy partnership based . . .
- China’S Great Firewall (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 28, 2006)
To what extent does the internet transcend the lie of the land? Such a question arises directly — and indeed, sinisterly — from Google launching a special Chinese version, Google.cn, of its search engine a few days ago.
- Dilemmas And Decisions (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Jan 28, 2006)
As Albert Einstein famously put it, “Politics is for the moment. An equation is for eternity.” So is peace.
- Who Remembers Ancient India's Scientific Wealth? (Daily Excelsior, Md. Vazeeruddin, Jan 28, 2006)
Sessions of Indian Science Congress are held with monotonous regularity at fixed periodicity. Eminent persons use them to think aloud on what breakthroughs India needs to achieve.
- Our Guest From Saudi Arabia (Daily Excelsior, B K Karkra, Jan 28, 2006)
For the first time we have the Saudi Arabian monarch as our chief guest on the occasion of the Republic Day this year. Are we in any way important to each other? ....
- New Dawn For Islamists, Say Arabs (Indian Express, HASSAN M FATTAH, Jan 28, 2006)
Hamas’s overwhelming victory in the Palestinian elections on Thursday was met with a mixture of jubilation and consternation in much of the Arab world.
- Today’S Question: A New Hamas? (Indian Express, P.R. KUMARASWAMY, Jan 28, 2006)
The spectacular and unprecedented victory for the Islamic militant group, Hamas, in the Palestinian national election has surprised many seasoned observers. While Hamas making a strong show was a foregone conclusion, none — including its most . . .
- Recovering Religion (Times of India, R PANIKKAR, Jan 28, 2006)
Although the etymology of the word religion is closer to the meaning of dharma than it sounds to modern westernised ears, ....
- 3 Of Indian Origin Among Intel Sts Finalists (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Three Indian-American students have made it to the list of 40 finalists of this year's Intel Science Talent Search competition, the oldest and prestigious pre-college science competition in the U.S. designed to find the most promising aspiring scientists
- Iran Mixed On Russian Nuke Offer (Indian Express, DAVID SANGER, Jan 28, 2006)
US President Bush and the Chinese government both declared their full support on Thursday for a Russian proposal to allow Iran to operate civilian nuclear facilities as long as Russia and international nuclear inspectors are in full control of the fuel.
- Iran Now Terms Russian Proposal Insufficient (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Larjani says Russian nuclear plan not enough to meet Tehran’s energy needs
- Boosting Agriculture Sector (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 28, 2006)
Minsiter for Agriculture and Livestock Sikandar Hayat Bosan has reiterated commitment of the Government to develop agriculture sector and pointed out that the public sector investment in the sector increased from Rs 750 million to Rs 9135 million . . .
- Pm Seeks Pak-Russian Cooperation In N-Energy (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Noting that the potential of Pak-Russian cooperation remained under-utilised, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday stressed the need for taking steps to enhance the level of cooperation between the two countries particularly in the fields of education,
- Coming To Terms With Nuclear Regime Change (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Jan 28, 2006)
Reviled by some in India as the "ayatollahs of non-proliferation,"Michael Kreponof the Stimson Center andLeonard Spectorof the Centre for Nonproliferation Studies are leading the charge against the Indo-U.S. nuclear agreement in Washington.
- Take Control Of The Creation Of Technology (Business Line, D. Murali , Jan 28, 2006)
Neil Gershenfeld's FAB is important for two reasons: one, it's about `the coming revolution on your desktop — from personal computers to personal fabrication'; and, two, the author, who is director of MIT's CBA, or Centre for Bits and Atoms, . . .
- Intuitive Perception (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Even as the scriptures contain the philosophical import of the Supreme Being's all encompassing magnificence that sages strove to realise through austere penance,
- The Tragedy Of Buta Singh (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Jan 28, 2006)
Buta Singh will go down on record as a sample of politicising of our times: unprincipled, opportunist with no commitment to any political or moral principles. He changed constituencies (reserved) to ensure success in elections. He changed styles . . .
- A Persistent Malpractice (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 28, 2006)
The detection and the prompt follow-up action by the SEBI of large-scale malpractices in two recent public offers — those of the Yes Bank and IDFC — are laudable.
- Bush Wants To Resume Nuclear Recycling - Source (Reuters, Tom Doggett, Jan 28, 2006)
The Bush administration wants to restart a controversial program to reprocess spent nuclear fuel, a technology abandoned by the United States decades ago as a costly security risk, a congressional source said on Friday.
- Musharraf Says Pakistan Needs Gas From Iran (Reuters, Evelyn Leopold , Jan 28, 2006)
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf insisted on Thursday his country needed a natural gas pipeline from Iran, despite pressure from the United States to go elsewhere for the fuel.
- India Has Hard Choices On U.S. Nuclear Deal - Rice (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
India has "difficult choices" to make on a controversial civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States before the deal can be completed, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday.
- Wipro Eyes Double Digit Revenue Growth In Japan (Reuters, Natsuko Waki, Jan 28, 2006)
Wipro, India's third-largest software exporter, expects to boost revenues in Japan by 40 percent a year in the next 5 years, the chairman of the company said on Friday.
- Importance Of Technology (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jan 28, 2006)
Defence needs must be met
THE extent of debate on defence that the reports of the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) generate, both within Parliament and in the extended policy-making community, is negligible
- Lakshmi Mittal, Multibillionaire Steel Magnate (Reuters, Dan Lalor, Jan 28, 2006)
Lakshmi Mittal, the world's third-richest person and head of the world's biggest steel company, unveiled his most audacious bid on Friday -- a $23 billion takeover of his largest rival.
- Elbaradei Asks Us To Provide Iran With Nuclear Reactors (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Says resolution of Korean, Mideast, Kashmir issues to do away with 90pc
of proliferation threat
UN nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei on Friday called on the United States to provide Iran with nuclear reactors and urged Tehran to declare . . .
- India, Saudi Agree To Cooperate On Counter-Terrorism, Energy (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
a new era in their relations, India and Saudi Arabia today agreed to closely and actively cooperate to fight terrorism and other transnational crimes and also develop a strategic energy partnership.
- I Am Confident: Kumaraswamy (Hindu, S. Rajendran, Jan 27, 2006)
A.K. Antony circumspect, says situation is 50:50 for the Congress
The conscience vote of the Janata Dal (Secular) MLAs to be cast on Friday will decide the fate of the Dharam Singh Government on the floor of the Vidhana Soudha.
- Uncertainty On Eve Of Trust Vote (Hindu, S. Rajendran, Jan 27, 2006)
No whip to JD (S) legislators; Deve Gowda's last-minute appeal; Antony says it's 50:50
- State Will Be Made An Economic Powerhouse By 2010: Governor (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Work in unison, he tells Keralites in his Republic Day address
Governor R.L. Bhatia has said the goal of the Government is to make the State an economic powerhouse by 2010
- 580 Grama Pachayats Will Be Computerised: Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Computerised information system at Kozhikode Corporation
Minister for Local Administration Kutty Ahamed Kutty inaugurated the computerised information system of the Kozhikode Corporation at a function here on Thursday.
- Us Daily Takes A Swipe At Musharraf’S Stance (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Jan 27, 2006)
Contempt seeps out of every sentence in the Washington Post editorial also lambasting him for the double standards he employs in dealing with Islamic extremists.
- Secret To Future Growth: Be Creative (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 27, 2006)
Entrepreneurship and entertainment are driving economic growth as much as the tech sector, says Richard Florida
- Separation Is Not Rocket Science (Indian Express, G. Balachandran, Jan 27, 2006)
G. Balachandran on how India and the United States could agree on the list of facilities to be offered for IAEA safeguards
- Afghanistan To India’S Rescue (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Jan 27, 2006)
Despite President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan having cast doubts on the India-Iran pipeline at Davos, New Delhi can now safely depend on Afghanistan for the India-Turkmenistan pipeline to supply gas to power projects in India.
- Hindustan Times (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jan 27, 2006)
Every commentary of the Republic Day parade in Delhi speaks of the display of the country’s military might and cultural strength.
- India Has Hard Choices On U.S. Nuclear Deal - Rice (Reuters, Reuters, Jan 27, 2006)
India has "difficult choices" to make on a controversial civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States before the deal can be completed, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday
- Salute This Republic (Indian Express, T.V.R. Shenoy, Jan 27, 2006)
In the wake of the Supreme Court judgment, I had just one question for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: “What happened to the tigers of Ranthambore, Mr Prime Minister?”
- Forgetting To Be Human (Times of India, SUSAN GREENFIELD, Jan 27, 2006)
At the beginning of the 21st century, we may be standing on the brink of a mind-makeover more cataclysmic than anything in our history.
- Ipi In The Doldrums (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 27, 2006)
The future of the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project has been in the doldrums ever since the crisis over Iran’s nuclear programme has intensified.
- Campus India (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jan 27, 2006)
You can set down a spanking new factory with state-of-the-art technology in the middle of Asia, and physical infrastructure in Asian countries like China and Malaysia has come close to western standards.
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