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Articles 8521 through 8620 of 16306:
- Accused Tells Tape Tale (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Anurag Singh, one of the accused in the Amar Singh phone-tapping case, has told police that Bhupendra, the first to be arrested, asked him to sell the CD containing recorded conversations of the Samajwadi Party leader to his political rivals.
- Terror Kept Nris Away: Govt (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Minister of State for Overseas Indian Affairs, Oscar Fernandes, on the sidelines of the 4th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, explains how the mega event this year was different from the previous ones, instead of being a carnival to a . . .
- Iran Has The Right To Pursue Nuclear Technology : China's Deputy Foreign Minister For International Affairs (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Iran has the right to pursue nuclear technology, China's deputy foreign minister for international affairs,
- First Generation School-Goer Wins Honours (Hindu, K. Manikandan, Jan 10, 2006)
He bagged first prize in a State-level science competition
- Lax Watch Aids Islamist Militants--India Official (Reuters, Krittivas Mukherjee, Jan 10, 2006)
Lax vigilance by Indian immigration officials is allowing Islamist militants to smuggle in weapons and explosives from Bangladesh, a top official with India's border force said on Monday.
- Behind Bangalore: The Origins Of The Long Jihad (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jan 10, 2006)
The first part of an investigation into how the Lashkar-e-Taiba's terror campaign against India was born, and the forces that drive it today
- Bullying Iran Is Not An Option For The West (Hindu, Mary Riddell, Jan 10, 2006)
Before western leaders seek sanctions against Iran, they should put their own houses in order on nuclear weapons and nuclear power.
- Pakistan Lodges Strong Protest With Allied Forces (Pakistan Observer, Aroosa Alam, Jan 10, 2006)
Pakistan on Monday announced that Islamabad has lodged a strong protest with Allied Forces for the killing of eight persons in Waziristan and is also looking into evidence regarding Indian involvement in Balochistan and if needed it will be shared . . .
- Atheists Seem Ready To Believe Anything (Hindu, MADELEINE BUNTING, Jan 10, 2006)
Richard Dawkins's latest attack on religion is not worthy of a great scientist.
- The European Union (Eu) Regards Scientific Collaboration With India As A Strategic Priority (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
The European Union (EU) regards scientific collaboration with India as a "strategic priority" and is looking forward to strengthen cooperation under its Research Framework porgramme, a senior EU official said here on Jan 4.
- Islamabad Rules Out Unilateral Demilitarization: India Urged To Show Flexibility (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Jan 10, 2006)
Pakistan on Monday made it clear that there would be no unilateral demilitarization of Jammu and Kashmir and expressed the hope that India would show flexibility on the issue.
- How Lobbyists Poison Politics (Hindu, Gary Younge, Jan 10, 2006)
The U.S. Congress stands at the pinnacle of American democracy, which the nation is proud — on occasion — to export at the barrel of a gun. Inside, 100 senators and 435 members of the House of Representatives balance the interests of the nation and . . .
- Bones Of Contention (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
The dictates of reason suggest that the key question in l'affaire Swami Ramdev is whether the ayurvedic `herbal' medicines manufactured by his Divya Yoga Pharmacy meet the requirements of law and public health.
- Agriculture: Striking A Balance (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Jan 10, 2006)
Any reforms agenda for agriculture must focus on technology, credit, and marketing.
- Icar Clinches $250 M Deal (Deccan Herald, KALYAN RAY, Jan 10, 2006)
The project coincided with the 11th Plan so that the positive outcomes of the project “can be integrated with national development.”
- Terror Suspect Had Visited A Few Places In Karnataka (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Investigation into the terrorist strike on the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.)
- `Bioinformatics Gaining Importance In Many Fields' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Seminar throws light on drug development
<17,3p,3p><15,3p>Prizes for the best three papers were presented to A. Mahalakshmi, Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Lady Doak College (1st), B. Vimal, II M.Sc. Biochemistry, Srimad Andavan Arts College, ...
- South Zone Cultural Centre To Preserve Dravidian Art Forms (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam to participate in Tamil University's silver jubilee celebrations
- Multi-Speciality Hospital Project Still On (Hindu, K.V. Prasad, Jan 10, 2006)
The 11,000 sq.ft. hospital will be built at an estimated cost of Rs.8 crores It will have speciality departments such as cardiology and cardio-thoracic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, nephrology, urology and plastic surgery. . . .
- More Cities Join It Bandwagon (Deccan Herald, R Krishnakumar, Jan 10, 2006)
After pegging its Information Technology sector to Bangalore for long, Karnataka is opening up to the potential of other cities in a big way.
- A Widening Chasm (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Jan 10, 2006)
Americans, more than most people, treat the passing of one year and the dawn of another as a moment of deep reflection. Many questions get asked. Among them the most frequent ones raised this year are those related to the way the country has . . .
- Protest Marks End Of Pravasi Divas (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Protest and controversy marked the presentation ceremony of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards at the concluding function of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2006 today.
- Five Nuclear Powers Send Messages To Iran, Says U.S. (Reuters, Sue Pleming, Jan 10, 2006)
The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council have sent strong messages telling Iran to halt plans for nuclear fuel research and resume talks with European powers, a senior U.S. official said on Monday.
- Farmers Should Be Made Aware Of Benefits Of Bt: Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
'Biotechnology can help reduce nutritional deficiencies among the poor'
- Nit-C Ties Up With Taiwan University (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
The National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NIT-C), and National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences (KUAS), Taiwan, have agreed to have an academic exchange programme.
- Abdul Kalam Supports Manmohan's Call For Second Green Revolution (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Says foodgrains production will double to 400 million tonnes
Seeks integration of technology upgradation in harvest operations
Calls for incremental growth rate of two per cent annually in GDP
- Spectre Of Exclusion (Hindu, SRIDHAR SEETHARAMAN , Jan 10, 2006)
Analyses the dimensions of deprivation in Uttar Pradesh amidst no sign of a let-up
- Status Of The Girl Child (Hindu, Andal Damodaran, Jan 10, 2006)
Papers documenting the status of the girl child in the Asian region
- Cultural Crossover (Hindu, JAYA RAMANATHAN, Jan 10, 2006)
Documents the musical and cultural history of the classical Hindustani stringed instrument sarod
- The Greying Of India (Tribune, Amar Chandel, Jan 09, 2006)
MODERN medicine and better nutrition have wrought quite a miracle in India. Life expectancy has increased dramatically during the last century and people are also leading a far better life.
- Indo-Us Deal On Track (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jan 09, 2006)
IT is heartening to learn that the US Administration remains determined to implement the July 2005 civilian nuclear deal it entered into with India.
- Significance Of The Oic Summit (Dawn, Maqbool Ahmad Bhatty, Jan 09, 2006)
THE usual diversity of assessments has followed the Third Extraordinary Summit of OIC held at Makkatul Mukarrama on December 7-8 2005.
- Among The Believers (Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Jan 09, 2006)
Do Ramdev’s medicines contain animal bone powder? Is he trying to hoodwink the masses by giving vegetarians a dose of non-veg diet? He says ‘No’.
- Needed A Soil, Not Green, Revolution (Business Line, K. P. Prabhakaran Nair, Jan 09, 2006)
Agriculture can never be salvaged with a "trickle down" approach, which stands debunked now after four decades of the so-called Green Revolution.
- Sms Etiquette Guide (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
Though the sms has become a popular means of communication, there is no agreement on the etiquette that should govern it.
- India, Us To Hold High-Level Nuclear Talks This Month (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
India and the US will hold the next round of high-level talks on the nuclear issue in national capital later this month amid efforts by the two countries.
- Behind Bangalore: The Origins Of The Long Jihad (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jan 09, 2006)
The first part of an investigation into how the Lashkar-e-Taiba's terror campaign against India was born, and the forces that drive it today.
- Four Militants Killed In Manipur Encounter (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
Four Naga militants were killed in an encounter with Central Paramilitary Forces at Kalapahar area in Senapati district of Manipur, official sources said in Imphal.
- Central Institutions And Regional Disparity (Business Line, A N Sudarsan Rao , Jan 09, 2006)
There is a need for educational institutes of national repute in backward States such as Orissa to bridge regional disparity and trigger local development.
- Listing The Tools Of Management (Business Line, C. Gopinath , Jan 09, 2006)
I REMEMBER a popular textbook on Indian economics that I was required to study as an undergraduate.
- The Confirmation: Female Foeticide In India Crossed 1 Cr In 20 Yrs (Hindu, PALLAVA BAGLA, Jan 09, 2006)
The first-ever systematic scientific study on female foeticide by an Indo-Canadian team in India presents a shocking picture.
- Redeeming Lost Glory (News International, A N Sudarsan Rao , Jan 09, 2006)
Ideology is born, develops and has its being in dialectic — that is, dynamism fuelled by the struggle to overcome contradictions which come to the fore in its onward march.
- Focus On Farms (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
When Prime Minster Manmohan Singh called for a second green revolution during his address at the Indian Science Congress earlier this week, he was not doing so for the first time
- Indo-Us Talks On N-Issue In Third Week Of Jan (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 09, 2006)
India and the US will hold the next round of high-level talks on the nuclear issue here later this month amid efforts by the two countries to expedite implementation of the July 18 nuclear deal before the visit here by President George W Bush expected nex
- Still Reading (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 09, 2006)
The link between private pleasures and technology has always been ambivalent.
- Pranayamarx (Indian Express, SANDIPAN DEB, Jan 09, 2006)
Ramdev fans willing to eat crushed bones; CPM fighting for vegetarians. What next?
- Parliament Under Cloud (Daily Excelsior, Sunil Gatade, Jan 09, 2006)
It was black December for In-dian Parliament as its worst nightmare came true for the largest democracy in the world.
- Generating Rural Wealth By Marrying Commerce, Tech (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Jan 09, 2006)
Last week I wrote about how major retailers and consumer product companies were opening up employment opportunities across a large swathe of urban and semi-urban India without emphasis on education and technical skills.
- Last Of Gang Of Four, Yao Wenyuan, Dies In Obscurity. It Remains An Uncomfortable Subject For China (Indian Express, Ching-Ching Ni, Jan 09, 2006)
Yao Wenyuan, the last living member of the Gang of Four blamed for the chaos and political extremism of China’s decade-long Cultural Revolution, has died, state media reported on Friday.
- Between Two Stools (Telegraph, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Jan 09, 2006)
If you want to play the chess of power politics on a global scale, the first rule is this: you have to consider the position and the moves of every single piece on the chessboard.
- Scanning The Seas (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 08, 2006)
Some gaps persist
The Indian Navy has valid reason for pride in the commissioning of its first squadron of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) which will upgrade what has traditionally been a somewhat patchy job of aerial maritime . . .
- Manmohan Hands Over Oci Cards (Hindu, Y. Mallikarjun, Jan 08, 2006)
It is a big honour to be given the Overseas Citizen of India card: Nivruti Rai
- Special Economic Zone For Service Providers To Oil And Gas Sector (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
SEZ type concessions to be extended, says Aiyar
Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar has said a proposal is being considered to set up an exclusive petroleum economic zone for service providers in the oil and gas industry.
- Indian Circuits Fuel Global Smart Phone Solution (Hindu, Anand Parthasarathy, Jan 08, 2006)
Xilinx uses iWave's circuit boards
- Bangalore Police Seek Nbdc Help In Probing Terrorist Attack On Iisc. (Hindu, K.V. Subramanya , Jan 08, 2006)
Report on December 28 incident soon, says Dharam Singh
- Project To Conserve Water Wins Them A National Berth (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Rural students' project selected for National Science Congress
Getting entry into National Science Congress and winning the appreciation of the evaluators for the project done by students from a rural area is no mean achievement.
- Iisc Attack: National Bomb Data Centre's Help Sought (Hindu, K.V. Subramanya , Jan 08, 2006)
Report on December 28 incident soon, says Dharam Singh
The Bangalore police, who are yet to achieve a major breakthrough in the terrorist attack on the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have sought the assistance of the National Bomb Data Centre ....
- `Strengthen Sino-Indian Ties' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Improve trade and diplomatic relations between the two countries: Governor
- Higher Education In J&k (Daily Excelsior, Parkash Parihar, Jan 08, 2006)
The history of higher education in Jammu and Kashmir can be traced back to 1904 when two colleges were established- Prince of Wales College in Jammu now GGM Science College and SP College in Srinagar.
- Low Agriculture Growth May Hit Economy (Daily Excelsior, Satyendra Pratap Singh, Jan 08, 2006)
The parliamentary review committee on agriculture has suggested that in the eleventh plan a sum of Rs. 3, 60,000 should be invested to propel agricultural growth in the country, which has remained stagnant over the last 10-years.
- Shotgun Weeding (The Week, R. Prasannan, Jan 08, 2006)
Television stings have caused a stir; the big battles will follow
- After Kisan-Speak, Pm, Rajnath Must Walk The Talk (Indian Express, SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI , Jan 08, 2006)
Those who wish to see India emerge as a developed nation in a holistic sense—prosperous, harmonious, egalitarian and culturally vibrant—know very well the critical importance of two large but long-neglected sections of our economy:
- Taking Too Many Medicines Is Risky (Tribune, Dr N.N. Wig, Jan 08, 2006)
Paradoxically, people’s health has never been so good as it is today. The scourge of small pox has been eradicated. Polio is on its way out. Most common communicable diseases are far better controlled than before. People are living much longer.
- Religious Leaders Strengthen Resolve To Intervene In Aids Prevention (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Faith-based organisations needed at district level: former Chief Election Commissioner
- Science Research Institute For Punjab Okayed (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has approved the setting up of an Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Punjab, an official announcement said today. The institute, which would come up near Chandigarh, would be the third in the series and...
- Tehran To Resume Nuclear Research Tomorrow (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Iran will end its more than two year suspension of nuclear fuel research Monday or Tuesday by removing the seals in the presence of UN inspectors, a senior Iranian nuclear official told AFP.
- Pm Says Expats In Gulf Will Vote (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
India plans to allow millions of its nationals working in West Asia to vote for elections back home as they have a vital stake in the governance of the country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Saturday.
- India's Moon Mission May Be Ready By 2008: Kasturirangan (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
India's moon mission might be ready for take-off by 2008, according to renowned space scientist K Kasturirangan.
- Warning Wasted In Bangalore (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jan 08, 2006)
Poor communication, bureaucratic delays
ID card of suspect referred to J & K police more than three months after it was found
Common-sense procedure not followed
Weapons transported from J & K
- Science In The Muslim World (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 08, 2006)
Speakers at a conference in Karachi have called on the OIC to establish institutes for scientific research.
- Iran Resumes Nuclear Fuel Research Tomorrow (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Iran is to end its two-and-a-half year suspension of nuclear fuel research on Monday or Tuesday, a senior official announced, overshadowing the launch of talks with Russia on compomise proposals to end the nuclear stand-off with the West.
- India Considering To Set Up Petroleum Economic Zone : Aiyar (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
India is considering setting up of exclusive petroleum economic zone for service providers in the oil and gas industry, Petroleum Minister Mani Shanker Aiyar today said.
- Tap For Excellence (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 08, 2006)
Right now we are in the midst of a controversy triggered by the tapping of telephone of a politician active in the country's most populous State of Uttar Pradesh.
- Us To Push Nuke, Hydrogen Power At Climate Confab (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
U.S. Energy Secretary Sam Bodman will meet with officials from five Asia-Pacific countries in Australia next week in a U.S.-led pact promoting technology such as nuclear energy and hydrogen that could cut greenhouse gases, an aide to the official . . .
- Priority Action For 2006 (Indian Express, N K Singh, Jan 08, 2006)
With the New Year festivities behind us there is need for real action. The Prime Minister has over the last few weeks articulated some priorities of the Government. Some of these must include the following:
- India’S Killing Fields (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Jan 08, 2006)
The first politician I met in 2006 was Sharad Pawar. It was a fortuitous meeting because this column now has a new cause. Agriculture.
- Daniel Pearl And The Body Of Evidence (Hindustan Times, B Raman, Jan 08, 2006)
Every year, as we enter a New Year, my mind goes back to Daniel Pearl, the Mumbai-based American correspondent of Wall Street Journal, who met with a brutal end to his young life during a visit to Karachi in January 2002 to enquire, inter alia, . . .
- India's Moon Mission Likely By 2008 (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
Former ISRO chairman and renowned space scientist K Kasturirangan has said that India's moon mission might be ready by 2008.
- Nuclear Powers Planning ‘Joint Warning’ To Iran (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
The five major nuclear powers are working on a joint warning statement that aims to show unusual unified resolve and put fresh pressure on Iran not to resume nuclear fuel research, US officials and diplomats said on Friday.
- Indian Moon Mission By 2007-08: Isro (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 08, 2006)
India’s moon mission is expected to take off in 2007-08, former chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) K Kasturirangan said on Saturday.
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