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Articles 21521 through 21620 of 35809:
- Sebi Wields Axe Over India Inc (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
Market regulator SEBI today ruled out dilution or extension of December 31 deadline for India Inc to abide by corporate governance norms, unless parliament amends companies act to provide some respite to listed firms.
- Bsnl Fails In Navratna Eligibility Test (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has failed to qualify in the eligibility criteria of Government guidelines for Navratna companies.
- Indian Parliament Erupts In Chaos Over Iraq Oil-For-Food Scandal: Bjp Wants Sonia And Natwar Singh To Resign (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
India’s parliament erupted in chaos Thursday as the opposition attacked the ruling coalition over alleged links between a federal minister and Iraq’s oil-for-food scandal.
- Execution Of An Indian (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Nov 25, 2005)
The Taliban reportedly executed an Indian national kidnapped in Nimroz Province in southwestern Afghanistan last week. Maniappan R Kutty was working as driver with an Indian firm currently building the 213 kilometres Zaranj-Delaram road . . .
- Better Market Access (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 25, 2005)
Pakistan has sought greater market access from the European Union, the United States and other major Western countries for its exports to offset the negative impact of the earthquake on its economy and growth momentum.
- Making Hillout Of Mole (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Nov 25, 2005)
The Sangla Hill blasphemous incident and its ramifications is regrettably being blown out of proportion afresh by the BBC in the context of Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams’ visit to Islamabad in order to tarnish Pakistan’s image.
- New Piracy Law Soon: Minister (Hindu, Sudhish Kamath, Nov 25, 2005)
It will cover aspects beyond the purview of the Copyright Act
- Youth Join Mission To Rid Pir Panchal Of Militants (Hindu, Luv Puri , Nov 25, 2005)
83.9 km road to link Bafliaz to Shopian likely to be over in 3 years They are working to make the areas around the proposed Mughal Road militancy-free at an altitude of 11,500 feet.
- Complacent India Inc (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 25, 2005)
India Inc cuts sorry figure in households," blares a headline in a popular daily. The report that follows should be disturbing both for the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the federations of Indian industry, business and commerce.
- Bjp Facing An Uphill Task To Put Its House In Order (Hindu, Roy Mathew, Nov 25, 2005)
L. Ganesan coming soon: early organisational elections unlikely
- Iaea Puts Off Referring Iran To Unsc (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
US warns referral will happen if Tehran does not meet NPT obligations
- A Word For Volunteers - I (Greater Kashmir, Dr. Nazir Ahmad Gilkar, Nov 25, 2005)
Dr. Nazir Ahmad Gilkar sums up the orientation-cum refresher course for NSS programme officers held in the University of Kashmir
- Rbi Cell To Monitor Financial Conglomerates (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
The Reserve Bank of India has said it has constituted the Financial Conglomerate Cell (FCC) within the Department of Banking Supervision in the wake of many financial conglomerates emerging in India.
- Nokia Gets $141-M Bsnl Network Expansion Deal (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
The world's largest telecom gear manufacturer, Nokia, has bagged a $141 million (Rs 635 crore) order from India's largest telephone operator, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), for the supply of cellular equipment.
- Indonesia, Pakistan Seal Counter-Terrorism Pact (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
Indonesia and Pakistan, the world's two largest Muslim nations, sealed a counter-terrorism pact on Thursday to fight Islamist militancy.
- For Us, India After China (Pioneer, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Nov 25, 2005)
If George W Bush sounded censorious in a Beijing church last Sunday, he undoubtedly enjoyed cycling in the mountains. And, ultimately, it's the cycling that will pedal Sino-American relations away from the "strategic competition" (Bush's term) . . .
- Global Imbalances, Oil Pose Risks: Rbi (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cautioned the banking sector of continued global financial imbalances, which pose the risk of currency readjustments and harder interest rates.
- Us, Moscow Eye Buyer India (Indian Express, Shiv Aroor, Nov 25, 2005)
India is being aggressively wooed both by Washington and Moscow as a buyer for a multirole fighter, with the US even willing to offer top-of-the-line F-16s made for Israel while Russia is ready to sign an MoU for joint production of a fifth-generation...
- India's Tcs To Establish Asia Pacific Head Quarters In Jakarta (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
India's largest software company Tata Consultancy Services wants to open an Asia Pacific representative head office in Jakarta, to serve as a software production center for the region.
- Bsnl Fails In Navratna Eligibility Test (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has failed to qualify in the eligibility criteria of Government guidelines for Navratna companies.
- Icici Bank Starts $1.8 Bln Share Roadshow (Reuters, M.C. Govardhana Rangan, Nov 25, 2005)
ICICI Bank, India's second-largest lender, kicked off roadshows on Thursday for a $1.8-billion share offering to feed an expected surge in demand for loans in Asia's third-largest economy.
- Oil Companies Can Now Offload Cross-Holdings (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
Manner and timing of offloading will be left to the individual oil PSU, says P. Chidambaram
- Nitish Kumar Takes Charge In Bihar But Rogue Elements Threaten To Continue Mafia Rule In Bihar (India Daily, Sudhir Chadda, Nov 25, 2005)
Bihar needs complete cleaning. Local mafia controls the economy, free market place,
- It Is Time To Take A Tough Stance On Kashmir, Aksai Chin And Northeast – India Must Get All Its Territory Back (India Daily, Preetam Sohani, Nov 25, 2005)
India is progressing in many fronts.
- What Made Him Talk Like That? (Pioneer, S Gurumurthy , Nov 25, 2005)
Sudarshan's views on population control may be criticised, but what about the facts disclosed by the CPS study, asks S Gurumurthy
- Alienating The King To Little End (Pioneer, Supriyo Gupta, Nov 25, 2005)
India has had far greater flexibility in securing its interests with the King at the helm than with the political parties, says Supriyo Gupta
- Seminar Syndrome (Pioneer, Abhijit C Chandra, Nov 25, 2005)
I cannot conceive of a more colossal waste of taxpayers' money," was the unlikely comment unleashed by a disguised bureaucrat when invited to make closing remarks at the end of a Government seminar that had gobbled up at least a couple of days.
- Wake-Up Call In Afghanistan (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 25, 2005)
The wanton murder of Maniappan Ramankutty, a humble driver with the Border Roads Organisation, underlines the Taliban militia's utter contempt for civilised norms — including the fundamental precepts of Islam and the traditional Afghan code of honour.
- Towards Change In Iran (Deccan Herald, TIMOTHY GARTON ASH, Nov 25, 2005)
Iran has a regime wedded to violence and a society eager for peaceful change. The West must address both.
- Falling In Line, At Last (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 25, 2005)
The RBI’s guidelines to banks for issuing credit cards and dealing with the agencies who sell the cards will be welcomed by all. Public outrage at the incessant, unsolicited telemarketing practices and the dumping of unwanted credit cards . . .
- India's Second Largest Commercial Bank, Icici Bank, To Raise Funds In India, Abroad (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
ICICI Bank, India's second largest commercial bank, said Thursday it plans to raise up to 80.50 billion rupees (US$1.76 billion, A1.5 billion) through stocks sold in India and the United States.
- India, Chile Conclude Preferential Trade Agreement (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
In a significant step towards furthering economic cooperation,
- Tata Chem To Take Stake In U.K. Firm (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
Tata Chemicals has signed two separate agreements with the U.K.-based company, Brunnner Mond Group, for acquiring a majority stake in it. The investment will be made directly or through a subsidiary.
- Nokia Bags Rs. 635 Cr. Bsnl Order (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
Finnish telecom major Nokia has bagged a Rs. 635 crore ($141 million) network expansion order from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for its northern region mobile operations, besides the Rs. 1,270 crore initial GSM/EDGE and GPRS order.
- Fdi Clearance For Coke, Vodafone, Rabobank (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
Mothercare allowed to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary
- Terror Brotherhood (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Nov 25, 2005)
The major gains scored by the Muslim Brotherhood in the Egyptian parliamentary polls is bound to cheer Islamists who wish to see freedom replaced by religious bigotry, intolerance and dogma around the world.
- Regulate Them Better Instead (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 25, 2005)
The paranoia surrounding participatory notes (PN)/sub-accounts is misplaced. The real problem lies with the relevant regulations and not with the notes. Suitable amendments in the governing laws can easily ensure better disclosure and monitoring ....
- Retail Folly Guilty In Ioc Staffer’S Killing (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 25, 2005)
The murder of a young Indian Oil Corporation officer by a petrol pump owner for daring to check adulteration of fuel in the badlands of Uttar Pradesh is both tragic and shocking
- Citings (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 25, 2005)
The third wave of business process management (BPM) is a fundamentally new approach to business process innovation and management. Where last decade’s “reengineering” meant “starting all over, starting from scratch,” process management builds on and . . .
- Moral Machines On The Eightfold Path (The Economic Times, MUKUL SHARMA, Nov 25, 2005)
Machines with artificial intelligence are no big deal any more. They should be routine in a couple of decades and most people are quite comfortable with the idea already. The slightly more complex concept of artificial emotion is also something . . .
- Aziz Wants Uplift Plan For Northern Areas (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has asked the chief secretary of the Northern Areas to submit a comprehensive plan for the region’s economic development.
- Govt Starts Pursuing Creditors For Pledged Money (The Nation, MEHTAB HAIDER, Nov 25, 2005)
Pakistan has initiated dialogue process with multilateral and bilateral creditors for finalizing modalities to materialize over 6 billion dollars pledges announced by them during the November 19 conference, sources told The Nation Thursday.
- A Very Taxing Exercise, This (The Economic Times, Lubna Kably, Nov 25, 2005)
Zenobia aunty was in a very foul mood the other day. The reason — I was to celebrate Dipavali with her but woke up with a severe cold and missed my 7 a.m. flight to Mumbai. When will an antidote for the common cold be created?
- Fund It Better (Pioneer, BC Dutta, Nov 25, 2005)
The Employee Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act of 1952 was passed to allow private sector employees, who earlier had no arrangement for getting financial help after their retirement, or avail of some post-retirement financial benefit.
- Enter Angela (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 25, 2005)
There are many firsts as Germany’s new chancellor, Ms Angela Merkel, assumes office. She is the first woman and the first from erstwhile East Germany to rise to the high office.
- Reaching Out To The Dragon Will Benefit Saarc (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Nov 25, 2005)
Given India's unflattering record in SAARC — no paragon of successful multilateral association itself — the country's reported opposition to the inclusion of China would appear more counter-productive than beneficial to its own cause.
- Retail Investors To Get 5% Discount In Icici Bank's Public Issue (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
ICICI Bank has decided to offer shares to domestic retail investors (investing up to a maximum of Rs 1 lakh) at a five per cent discount to the issue price in its public issue opening on December 1.
- Us Auto Industry: History Already? (Business Line, S. Ramachander, Nov 24, 2005)
IT WAS once the unquestioned wisdom of business. "What was good for General Motors was good for America".
- Worker's Killing Exposes India's Vulnerability (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Nov 24, 2005)
India has plenty of hands wielding shovels in Afghanistan but no boots on the ground there.
- Independent Directors...The Reality (The Financial Express, Vikram S Mehta, Nov 24, 2005)
Corporate governance committees focus more on their role in policing than on strategic support
- Gail, Eil Say No To Special Payout (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 24, 2005)
The GAIL (India) Ltd and the Engineers India Ltd have turned down government’s request to pay special dividends to its shareholders
- Onward To New Ntpsort Out The Glitches Too (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 24, 2005)
Convergence, coverage, competition and harmonious regulation must form the guiding principles of the new national telecom policy now on the anvil.
- ‘Our Trade With India Can Be Trebled’ (The Economic Times, Vinay Pandey, Nov 24, 2005)
We have a long historic relationship. But in economic terms, it has been an underdeveloped one. This is primarily because after Independence, India had chosen a policy of self-sufficiency. You concentrated more on internal development rather than . . .
- The Next Global Stage (The Economic Times, KENICHI OHMAE, Nov 24, 2005)
What are the characteristics of the new global economy? Before attempting to define it, let’s just say at the outset what the global economy is not
- Ongc To Import Sakhalin Crude (The Financial Express, Reuters, Nov 24, 2005)
Indian state-run explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corp. said on Wednesday it would import 10,000 barrels per day (bpd) from its share of output in Russia's Sakhalin-I project by the second quarter of 2006.
- Why Doesn’T The Upa Strategise? (The Financial Express, P VAIDYANATHAN IYER, Nov 24, 2005)
The star-studded Cabinet’s reformist credentials may be impeccable, but it has failed to deliver
- Leave It To The Market (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Nov 24, 2005)
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) insistence that banks must provide a ‘no frills’ alternative that makes banking accessible to all, stems from the central bank’s confusion over a fundamental issue: are banks commercial undertakings ...
- Talabani Extends Hand To Insurgents (Jordan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 24, 2005)
Insurgent attacks took their toll on coalition forces Sunday, with a roadside bomb killing a British trooper in southern Iraq and a US soldier slain by gunfire northwest of Baghdad. A US Marine also died of wounds, the US command said
- Petro Retailing Conundrum (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Nov 24, 2005)
Some advice for the Government, which is reported to be reviewing the norms for petroleum product retailing: Free the sector fully and drop all the entry barriers that have made petroleum product retailing a preserve of the public sector oil companies.
- Left Parties Seek Debate In Parliament On Foreign Policy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 24, 2005)
The Left Parties on Wednesday told the United Progressive Alliance Government to have a discussion in Parliament on the country's foreign policy with special focus on West Asia and on the outcome of the recent South Asian Association ...
- Nashik Facility To Make Missile Propellants (Hindu, Special Correspondent, Hindu, Nov 24, 2005)
To be ready in three to four years; to help in research on process engineering
- Ryots Opposed To Ongc Refinery Chase Kakinada Mla (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 24, 2005)
Local MLA Mutha Gopalakrishna had to incur the wrath of thousands of farmers of Sampara constituency for his open stance favouring location of the ONGC refinery project that forms part of the ...
- Yes, It’S Dabhol Again! (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Nov 24, 2005)
The much-toted government-aided ‘settlement’ of the beleaguered Dabhol (now Ratnagiri) power project has quite literally run out of gas! The settlement meant haircuts all around as part of an exit price paid to foreign lenders and equity holders.
- Bharti Refund To Subscribers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 24, 2005)
Complying with a directive from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Bharti Televentures, which operates Airtel mobile services, has refunded Rs. 32.73 crore from subscribers for migrating to the revised tariff plans
- Rs. 4,044 Cr. Fdi Likely In Mineral Sector (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 24, 2005)
The Union Government on Wednesday said it was expecting more than Rs. 4,044 crore foreign direct investment in the field of mineral prospecting, exploration and mining.
- Sbi Caps Agreement With Doha Bank (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 24, 2005)
SBI Capital Markets (SBI Caps) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Doha Bank, Qatar to provide project finance and advisory services in Qatar jointly with Doha Bank.
- Bihar: The Road Ahead (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Nov 24, 2005)
In a clear mandate, the people of Bihar have voted across caste and communal divide to send the message that they want change. It is now up to Mr Nitish Kumar, expected to be the next Chief Minister, to deliver on his promises and put his State firmly....
- Support The Creative Self-Empowered (Hindu, Rajeev Sethi, Nov 24, 2005)
Helping the talented poor cope with the new global markets will bring more meaning to our education, and help us pay back the debt for our hugely privileged and subsidised training. Citizens must support and express solidarity with what is increasingly be
- Worth Going The Extra Mile To Cut Travel Costs (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Nov 24, 2005)
PEOPLE travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering, said Saint A
- The Economics Of Natural Disasters (Business Line, A. Vasudevan, Nov 24, 2005)
INDIA HAS been visited by natural disasters quite frequently in recent times — the latest being the earthquake in the Kashmir region that affected thousands of people, and the floods in different States over the last three months.
- We Must Triple Trade, Indonesia Tells India (Deccan Herald, DH news, Nov 24, 2005)
Visiting Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, on Wednesday, sought to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Indonesia to triple the existing bilateral trade from $5 billion in next 5 years.
- Price Of Paswan (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 24, 2005)
A defeat is sometimes a good opportunity in politics. The Congress seems to be keen to protect Ram Vilas Paswan from the knives that have come out for him after the Bihar results.
- What Should India Do? (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Nov 24, 2005)
India must take the US and the EU to the dispute panel over rice, cotton and dairy subsidies.
- Angel From Across The Wall (Indian Express, Doreen Beierlein, Nov 24, 2005)
Will Merkel turn out an Iron Lady of German politics, leading the country out of economic and social crises to a better future?
- ‘Iran Is A Threat To Peace’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 24, 2005)
Tony Blair has voiced “genuine” concerns over Iran, saying the government in Tehran poses a potential threat to world peace.
- Credible Policy (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 24, 2005)
The Reserve Bank of India's new policy announcement on the issue of credit cards by banks will hopefully usher in a disciplined and systematic regime in the fast-growing business of credit cards.
- Rbi’S Call Registry Terms Shake Up Credit Card Cos (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 24, 2005)
The credit card industry on Wednesday welcomed the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) new guidelines calling it a step in the right direction...
- Neither Middle Nor Class Nor Indian (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Nov 24, 2005)
Perhaps contemporary India's mother of all myths has been spun around its "middle class". The latter's emergence, pace pop sociologists with vaulting imaginations, has been the most wonderful thing to happen to the country in its recent history.
- Lic Hints At Health Foray (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 24, 2005)
As part of its Golden Jubilee bash, Life Insurance Corporation is coming out with an unique policy that will have all four features — whole-life, money-back, endowment and maturity repayment.
- Lure Of Un Funds Drives Ngo To 'Rescue' Kids (Pioneer, Sidharth Mishra, Nov 24, 2005)
This could well be described as the fate of children rescued from a cage and incarcerated in a pigeonhole.
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