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Articles 10421 through 10520 of 16306:
- Govt Spends 42% More On Project Delays (Business Standard, Suveen K Sinha & Utpal Bhaskar, Nov 14, 2005)
Of the 646 government projects reviewed recently by the ministry of planning and programme implementation, 258 were found to have suffered delays of 1 month to 21 years. The cost overrun in these has been found to be 40.42 per cent of the original budget.
- India To Extend Cooperation To Sa On Developing It (Press Trust of India, PTI, Nov 14, 2005)
India will extend all co-operation to South Africa on developing Information Technology in that country, Union IT and Communications Minister Dayanidhi Maran said here today.
- In This World & The Next! (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 14, 2005)
The Irish have at least one thing in common with the ancient Egyptians.
- Patented Problems (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Nov 14, 2005)
India continues to display a strange dichotomy with regard to protecting intellectual property rights.
- Money Cannot Buy This `Free' Computer (Hindu, Anand Parthasarathy, Nov 13, 2005)
iT' is the ideal device to empower the underprivileged people
Hong Kong outfit creates new computer for developing world
Sponsored `hot keys' will subsidise cost to underprivileged
AsiaTotal looks to Indian sponsors
- Indian Elected Chief Of Global Science Body (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
International Council of Science promotes global scientific activities
Mehta is second Indian to hold coveted post
Credited with developing new technologies for industrial applications
- Difference In Timings Should Not Cause Divisions Within - I (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Nov 13, 2005)
There is a need to have a universal moon sighting concept. Dr. Minhaj Qidwai explains the subject of a great importance from astronomical, religious and historic perspective
- A Great Thinker Of Modern Muslim World (Greater Kashmir, PROF M YAQUB, Nov 13, 2005)
Reactions to the oil-for-food scandal have so far focussed on establishing the guilt or innocence of those mentioned in the Volcker Report. Yet there is a reference in the Report itself to something that invites an inquiry which is deeper and more signifi
- An Area Of Blindness (Telegraph, MUKUL KESAVAN, Nov 13, 2005)
A theoretically rigorous secularism has been put to the test in France
- Pm And Super Pm-Sonia Gandhi In Indian Politics (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Caricatures and cartoons make us smile or chuckle because we recognise truth in them.
- Indo-Us Declaration On Farm Cooperation (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
India today signed a joint declaration with the US department of agriculture to energise agricultural research between the two countries ahead of the visit of US President, Mr George W Bush to this country slated for February 2006.
- India, Us Forge Agri Cooperation Ahead Of Bush’S India Visit (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Aimed at giving a fillip to Indo-US agricultural cooperation ahead of US President George W Bush’s expected visit to India in February next year, New Delhi and Washington today signed a declaration to formalise a knowledge initiative on agriculture.
- Atomic Energy Act And Safety (Daily Excelsior, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 13, 2005)
An updated Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Atomic Energy Bill 1948, in the Constituent Assembly of India (Legislative) on April 6, 1948. During 1947, there were rumours that the Travancore Duisrbar had entered into an agreement with the British . . .
- Isro To Launch Israel's Spy Satellite (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Israel has decided to launch its next spy satellite aboard India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rather than its own indigenous Shavit rocket, according to a report in "Spacenews," Washington-based authoritative weekly on global space business.
- U.S. Led Detention Camp Tour (International Herald Tribune, Neil A. Lewis, Nov 13, 2005)
Troubled by news accounts of medical participation in coercive interrogations at Guantánamo Bay and the resulting unease in the professional medical community, the Pentagon led an intensive one-day tour of the detention camp last month, . . .
- Indian Farm Research Sector Opened To U.S. Companies (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Nov 13, 2005)
India on Saturday opened its public sector agriculture research sector to U.S. private companies enabling the private sector to "help identify research areas" that have the potential for "rapid commercialisation" with a view to developing new and . . . .
- Philosophy From The Back Of A Bike (Deccan Herald, M P Yashwanth Kumar, Nov 13, 2005)
The juxtaposition of the real world with the philosophical one, the world of particulars and the world of thoughts and ideas made this book unique.
- Science Park To Come Up In Chikmagalur (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Deputy Commissioner Harsh Gupta said here on Thursday that a science park will be established on a five-acre plot near the Mahatma Gandhi Park on Ratnagiri Bore.
- Strike A Balance Between Growth, Environment To Save Birds: Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
`They play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance'
Many species of birds facing threat of extinction owing to decline in forest cover
Increasing urbanisation and pollution are the cause for their migration
- In A Lower Class (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 13, 2005)
Since its tryst with destiny, India has not been too good at keeping dates. It is very unlikely that it will be able to meet its target of universal elementary education by 2010,
- The Battle For Knowledge Economy (Indian Express, N K Singh, Nov 13, 2005)
The new aggressiveness of India and China to capitalise on their demographic advantages particularly in high-quality knowledge-intensive and innovative enterprises has caused concerns elsewhere. The worry is highest in the United States.
- After Death Companion (Tribune, A.J. Philip, Nov 13, 2005)
But for West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi, I would not have known about the tragic death of Major Gopendra Singh Rathore or, simply, Gopi, who was aide-de-camp (ADC) to then President K.R. Narayanan.
- A Downside Of Downsizing (The Economic Times, BRIAN BREMNER, Nov 13, 2005)
Japanese executives spent the better part of the past decade frantically trying to deal with the consequences of prolonged recession.
- Nuclear Help To India (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 13, 2005)
American Congress is understandably upset that nearly four months after the Bush administration reversed long-standing policy and announced that it would provide nuclear assistance to India, the State Department has given lawmakers little information . .
- National Interest Or Ideology? (Dawn, Kunwar Idris, Nov 13, 2005)
In mourning the absence of democracy and fundamental rights, or the severe limitations imposed on both, we tend to forget that the foundation of it all was laid in the very initial years of independence when Pakistan was declared an ideological state ....
- The Language Conundrum (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Nov 13, 2005)
I have seen two news items in recent weeks, one of them a bit amusing, and the other worrisome.
- Assessing Vajpayee-I (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 13, 2005)
Atal Behari Vajpayee, mentored by Shyama Prasad Mookerjee himself, became Prime Minister of India for less than a fortnight in 1996, then again in 1998 and again in 1999 and remained so until he was voted out in 2004.
- Towards Revolutionary Recommendations (Tribune, Sridhar K. Chari, Nov 13, 2005)
DR Pushpa M Bhargava, a former director of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is the vice-chairman of the National Knowledge Commission (NKC) constituted by the Prime Minister.
- Questions On Cloning (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 12, 2005)
Hopes Amidst Ethical And Technical Problems
- Rising Above The Gathering Storm (The Financial Express, NK SINGH, Nov 12, 2005)
The new aggressiveness of India and China to capitalise on their demographic advantages, particularly in high quality knowledge-intensive and innovative enterprises, has caused concerns elsewhere. The worry is highest in the United States.
- Rs. 190 Crores For State-Of-The Art Research Vessel (Hindu, Prakash Kamat, Nov 12, 2005)
The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), the premier Goa-based ocean research institute, has been sanctioned Rs.190 crores by the Central Government to acquire a state-of-the-art vessel for ocean research.
- Calling For Clarity (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 12, 2005)
In allowing telecom providers the use of voice-over Internet Protocol (Voip) to route phone calls, Minister for Communications and IT Dayanidhi Maran has effected another policy measure to ensure improved communication networks across India,
- Streamlining The System Of Lpg Distribution (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
Households continue to face long waiting periods for LPG refills for cooking purposes.
- The Undone Task (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Nov 12, 2005)
India’s higher spending on R&D, at 45% CAGR, reflects its enhanced status in the global knowledge economy, no doubt. An equally bright picture emerges from the trend in incoming MNC R&D activities.
- Yoga To Be Made Compulsory In Schools (Hindu, Special Correspondent, The Financial Express, Nov 12, 2005)
Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has said that teaching of yoga will be made compulsory in all schools.
- India Calling (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 12, 2005)
With the STD and ISD licence fee reduction announced on Thursday, long distance calls within and outside the country will become cheaper by at least 9 per cent from January 2006.
- Paying The Price For Not Putting Ecological Safeguards In Place (Hindu, VANI DORAISAMY, Nov 12, 2005)
Information Technology highway reels under rain assault
- Scotland Seeks To Better Trade Ties With India (Deccan Herald, CORPORATE BUREAU, Nov 12, 2005)
Seeking to foster greater trade ties with India in wide ranging areas, Scotland Deputy First Minister Nicol Stephen, on Friday, said India offered greater business opportunities.
- Better By The Day! (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Nov 12, 2005)
The government has taken a major step towards OneIndia—a plan to make the rates on all calls within India the same as that on local calls— with its announcement to slash the revenue share in international and domestic long distance services from 15% to 6%
- Devotion Paramount (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
The philosophical systems based on the Vedas advocate devotion to God (Bhakti) as central to spiritual discipline, the rationale being that it is not possible for a spiritual aspirant to directly adopt the path of Self-knowledge (Jnana).
- Tatas Riding High On Africa Safari (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
Foreigners and non-residents want to take advantage of provisions of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements India has entered into with several countries. However, the provisions of these agreements have to be applied strictly if exemption from Indian t
- Czech Republic To Back India On Permanent U.N. Seat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
'Structure of the Council should be altered in a changing era'
- India's Number One Bpo Company Wns Global Services . . . (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
India's number one BPO company WNS Global Services has acquired a US based company, Trinity Partners
- Decision On Science Foundation In Winter Session: C.N.R. Rao (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
Country's growth was a corollary to scientific advancements
- Steep Cut In Ild And Nld Entry Fee (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
Telecom revenue share reduced Telecom revenue share reduced
Roll-out obligations liberalised
- Quake Proof? Impossible. But Quake Resistant? Possible - I (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Nov 11, 2005)
Scale of devastation caused by October, 8th earthquake has given us enough reasons to look out for some earthquake-resistant housing designs,
- International Calls Go Cheaper (Deccan Herald, Utpal Borpujari, Nov 11, 2005)
Now, make international calls at cheaper rates using Internet telephony. In a move aimed at giving a major push to telecom and Internet penetration in the country, the government on Thursday ushered in ....
- State Government Allots Iit-Madras Land For Setting Up Research Park (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
Space will be created for information technology, telecommunication and biotechnology companies
6.5 acres given at Taramani
To be registered as a non-profit company
The first phase will be completed by December 2006
- Delhi Blasts Case Arrest: Terror Plot Or Tall Tale? (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Nov 11, 2005)
Police, Intelligence Bureau challenge military intelligence account of suspect's role
Key elements of Mohiuddin's custodial account found to be incorrect by Delhi Police . . . .
- The Climate Of Fear-Ii (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Nov 11, 2005)
Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka explains the philosophy of fear and the way superpowers have used it as and when they needed it
- How Popular Are You? (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Nov 11, 2005)
From anonymity to fame there is a world of numbers. See how many you know and how many know you and therein lies the difference, Abid uses a method to measure popularity
- Gail Wins Training Award (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
State owned GAIL India Ltd has bagged the Golden Peacock National Training award 2005 for its Noida centre.
- India No More A Sleeping Giant: Tharoor (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
India is no longer perceived by the world community as a sleeping giant, but as a giant that is already on the move though it is yet to gather speed, says UN Under Secretary General Shashi Tharoor.
- A Convert’S Fanaticism (Tribune, K. Subrahmanyam, Nov 11, 2005)
IT is often said that no one is more fanatical than a new convert to religion and in recent times one has come across some of the terrorists hailing from the recent converts to Islam.
- "A Role Model For Generations Of Indian Diplomats" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
The Indian Foreign Service Association (IFSA) and officers of the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday placed on record their deep and sincere appreciation of the services rendered by the former President, K. R. Narayanan, to the country and his "...
- India, Pak Jointly “Can Restore” Stability In Nepal (Tribune, Vijay Mohan, Nov 11, 2005)
With the subcontinent witnessing improvement in Indo-Pak bilateral relations on one hand and worsening situation in Nepal and Bangladesh on the other, former Foreign Secretary, Mr Jagat S. Mehta today suggested that India and Pakistan should join hands to
- Maran Launches National Portal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
Content, language of choice key to broadband penetration'
Maran launches national portal of India Content in English and regional languages preferred Broadband connection target set at 30 lakh by December
- Labour Must Not Make It Worse (Hindu, Polly Toynbee , Nov 11, 2005)
Baying for the Prime Minister's blood over Wednesday night's House of Commons defeat plays into the Opposition's hands.
- Compassion At The Top (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Nov 11, 2005)
K.R. Narayanan could always see the point of view of those disagreeing with him. He never lost his good humour either.
- Woes Of Hi-Tech Banking (Business Line, S. Ramachander, Nov 11, 2005)
Has the combination of high technology and competition in financial services in particular served us well as customers?
- Bird Sanctuaries Under Watch For Avian Flu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
Migratory birds from China stop at many places in State
About 20 hotspots identified
Hoskote Tank, Thippagondanahalli under close watch
Forest Department personnel, veterinarians trained
Migratory birds likely to start arriving in 15 days
- Maoists Go Tech Savvy (Hindu, K. Srinivas Reddy, Nov 11, 2005)
Maoists' arsenal of rocket launchers, explosive devices and Kalashnikovs has now got a technology edge.
- Elss Rule Review (Financial Times, NARESH KUMAR GARG, Nov 10, 2005)
While the new IT notification provides facility for investors investing in the equity linked savings scheme (ELSS) for claiming benefits under section 80C, there are a couple of important issues which require the attention of the authorities.
- Darkness At Noon (Deccan Herald, Ravi Uppal, Nov 10, 2005)
We must use energy resources efficiently and must give as much importance to conservation as to production of power
- Double-Edged Knife (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 10, 2005)
Anonymity of the sperm donor is no longer assured with advances in science
- Tcs May Hire 18,000 This Year (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 10, 2005)
Tata group Chairman Ratan Tata today said TCS, the country's largest information technology and ITES company, was likely to employ around 18,000 people this year
- India's Booming It Industry Is Already Looking Beyond 2008 (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 10, 2005)
Industry body NASSCOM is currently preparing a strategy position paper outlining what the country as a whole has to do to secure a higher percentange of the global IT and ITeS pie as well as increasing its share in the country's GDP.
- Pakistani Abduction Story Fabricated, Says Delhi (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Nov 10, 2005)
"Unfortunate attempt to sensationalise without proper investigation"
- We Don't Accept Volcker Report At Face Value, Says Karat (Hindu, Special Correspondent, The Hindu, Nov 10, 2005)
"Two enquiries have been ordered; necessary action can be taken after the truth comes out"
- Politics Of Accusation, Culture Of Suspicion (Hindu, Harish Khare , Nov 10, 2005)
The Volcker storm goes beyond Natwar Singh's travails. The cumulative consequence is that attention gets diverted from serious issues of policies and programmes.
- Insat4-A Launch By Mid-December (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 10, 2005)
INSAT 4-A, the first satellite of the INSAT-4 series, will be launched from French Guyana in South America by the middle of next month, said Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman G. Madhavan Nair on Wednesday.
- Space Tech For Development, Says Isro Chief (Hindu, Special Correspondent, The Financial Express, Nov 10, 2005)
Chairman of the ISRO G. Madhavan Nair has said that India's space programmes exemplify how space can be the harbinger of societal transformations.
- Indo-Pak Diplomatic Row Erupts (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Nov 10, 2005)
A teenaged son of a non-diplomatic staffer of Pakistan High Commission here was allegedly kidnapped by unidentified persons last evening — an incident which triggered diplomatic reverberations today.
- Solar-Empowered (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 10, 2005)
As symbolic gestures go, the decision to install a 5-MW solar energy plant at Rashtrapati Bhavan is important.
- Rfid Tracker Tags For Visitors To Us (Business Line, Raja Simhan T.E., Nov 10, 2005)
Planning to visit the US? An electronic tag will keep track of you during your stay there
- Satyam, Ms China Tie Up — To Develop Enterprise Solutions Market (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 10, 2005)
A feature of the MoU is to establish a Satyam Microsoft Adaptive Solution Centre in the Greater China region.
- Compulink To Develop Tool With Microsoft (Business Line, Pratap Ravindran , Nov 10, 2005)
Compulink Systems has announced its collaboration with Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd to create an enterprise application, Whizible EPM, for the professional services and engineering industry.
- “Terrorism Has No Boundaries” (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 10, 2005)
Former Director of Mossad, Israel’s intelligence service, Mr Shabtai Shavit, on Wednesday cited international cooperation, intelligence gathering and developing technology as the main tools for combating global terrorism.
- Space To Grow (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 09, 2005)
It’s not surprising that the Washington-based Spacenews questions the credentials of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) as a commercial success.
- Games Of Life And Death (Telegraph, Tapas Majumdar, Nov 09, 2005)
What game theory says about terrorism and global warming
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