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by nawabs
23 Apr 2012 19:32
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)
Replies: 3372
Views: 450757

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)

Maruti's Manesar workers demand 5-fold rise in basic pay http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/maruti%5Cs-manesar-workers-demand-5-fold-rise-in-basic-pay/163504/on Emboldened by the recognition of their union, workers at Maruti Suzuki India's Manesar plant are understood to have demanded a hi...
by nawabs
21 Apr 2012 23:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Red Menace
Replies: 3763
Views: 591672

Re: The Red Menace

Maoists kill two security guards, kidnap Collector in Chattisgarh http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3339725.ece?homepage=true Cadres of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) abducted Alex Paul Menon, the Collector of Chhattisgarh’s troubled Sukma District at about 4:30 Pm on Satur...
by nawabs
21 Apr 2012 23:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1234085

Re: Internal Security Watch

Maoists kill two security guards, kidnap Collector in Chattisgarh http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3339725.ece?homepage=true Cadres of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) abducted Alex Paul Menon, the Collector of Chhattisgarh’s troubled Sukma District at about 4:30 Pm on Satur...
by nawabs
21 Apr 2012 23:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-EU News & Analysis
Replies: 1802
Views: 415057

Re: India-EU News & Analysis

It is not good time to be a lawyer representing the Government,what with this incident or that incident about gay case and many other.
by nawabs
21 Apr 2012 11:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4358
Views: 570559

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

On a par with China, India didn't inform neighbour about launch http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/onparchina-india-didnt-inform-neighbour-about-launch/472152/ India did not formally inform China about the launch of its intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-5 from the Odisha coast yest...
by nawabs
12 Apr 2012 21:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up
Replies: 4139
Views: 610662

Re: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up

Centre files Presidential reference in Supreme Court on 2G order http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3307225.ece?homepage=true The government on Thursday moved the Supreme Court with a Presidential reference for its opinion on issues arising out of its 2G spectrum judgement including wheth...
by nawabs
12 Apr 2012 21:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)
Replies: 3372
Views: 450757

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)

Industrial growth drops to "disappointing" 4.1% in Feb http://zeenews.india.com/business/news/economy/industrial-growth-drops-to-disappointing-4-1-in-feb_45752.html Pulled down by poor performance of manufacturing and consumer goods, industrial growth slipped to 4.1 percent in February pr...
by nawabs
07 Apr 2012 11:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Red Menace
Replies: 3763
Views: 591672

Re: The Red Menace

IIM graduates, IT professionals to play agents of change in Naxal areas http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3288347.ece As many as 78 districts affected by Maoist menace will soon witness a surge of energy and optimism, with young professionals ready to make a difference. A total of 156 yo...
by nawabs
06 Apr 2012 06:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1234085

Re: Internal Security Watch

UP govt to bring bill for revoking false cases against Muslims http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_up-govt-to-bring-bill-for-revoking-false-cases-against-muslims_1671610 The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to bring in a bill to revoke cases lodged against "innocent" Muslim youths fo...
by nawabs
03 Apr 2012 13:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1571506

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

US wants India to lift import ban on dairy products http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/agri-biz/article3276306.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home The US has sought to impress upon India to lift the ban on American poultry products, arguing that they do not pose a human health r...
by nawabs
03 Apr 2012 08:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Replies: 1461
Views: 256717

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Guys, am desperately in need of Durant's Case for India and the Civilization book with the chapter of India. Have tried high and low to get them with no success... Any way of forwarding to me will be much appreciated, will pay. jmarvind at yahoo If you want,go to this link and buy it.It will cost R...
by nawabs
02 Apr 2012 20:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1234085

Re: Internal Security Watch

Minister blames cops for Uttar Pradesh temple violence http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/minister-blames-cops-for-uttar-pradesh-temple-violence-263724.html Uttar Pradesh Minister Shivpal Singh Yadav today blamed police and the PAC for the firing incident at a temple here during Ram Navmi that left thr...
by nawabs
31 Mar 2012 16:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up
Replies: 4139
Views: 610662

Re: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up

Is Telenor playing Kapil Sibal’s game by upping ante? http://www.firstpost.com/business/2g-more-than-meets-eye-in-telenors-arbitration-threat-256753.html New games are afoot in the 2G spectrum scam, where the government was caught with its pants down when the Supreme Court unexpectedly cancelled 12...
by nawabs
31 Mar 2012 10:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)
Replies: 3372
Views: 450757

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)

The members of the tribunal are: Judicial Members: Justice L.S. Panta, Former Judge of the Supreme Court as Chairperson Justice M.N. Krishnan,Formers Judge at Kerala High Court Justice A. Suryanarayan Naidu,Former Judge at Orissa High Court Justice C. Venkata Ramulu,Former Judge at Andhra Pradesh Hi...
by nawabs
30 Mar 2012 12:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)
Replies: 3372
Views: 450757

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)

Green clearance for Posco, India's biggest FDI, scrapped http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Green-clearance-for-Posco-India-s-biggest-FDI-scrapped/Article1-832907.aspx The National Green Tribunal on Friday suspended the Jan 2011 environmental clearance to Posco's mega steel project i...
by nawabs
28 Mar 2012 17:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 237254

Re: Indian Health Care Sector

^^Good news indeed.Hopeful for a future when critical medicines are available to all the needy people.
by nawabs
28 Mar 2012 16:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Red Menace
Replies: 3763
Views: 591672

Re: The Red Menace

Court discharges Kobad Ghandy in illegal activities case http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/court-discharges-kobad-ghandy-in-illegal-activities-case-191022 A Delhi court today discharged Kobad Ghandy in the unlawful activities cases against him Mr Ghandy was arrested by the Delhi Police in 2009 on c...
by nawabs
27 Mar 2012 13:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Red Menace
Replies: 3763
Views: 591672

Re: The Red Menace

15 CRPF jawans feared dead in Naxal attack in Maharashtra http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/crpf-jawans-dead-naxal-attack-maharashtra/1/179581.html Naxalites blew up a bus carrying Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel using a landmine in Pashutola area of Gadchiroli district in Maharashtr...
by nawabs
26 Mar 2012 08:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)
Replies: 3372
Views: 450757

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)

Bengal minister urges Pranab to reconsider gold duty hike http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/03/24/235--Bengal-minister-urges-Pranab-to-reconsider-gold-duty-hike-.html West Bengal Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee Satuday urged union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to reconsider the...
by nawabs
26 Mar 2012 06:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Power Sector
Replies: 1712
Views: 496711

Re: India's Power Sector

Change CIL's management, London hedge fund TCI asks govt Writes to coal secretary may move court today as it finds directors' response inadequate http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/change-cil%5Cs-management-london-hedge-fund-tci-asks-govt/469024/ Two weeks after it threatened to sue the bo...
by nawabs
25 Mar 2012 13:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Telecom Folder
Replies: 1209
Views: 384127

Re: Indian Telecom Folder

BSNL's Rs 30k-cr cash pile reduces to Rs 2,500 cr http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bsnl%5Cs-rs-30k-cr-cash-pile-reduces-to-rs-2500-cr/161373/on Dragged down by payments for 3G, BWA spectrum auction and higher expenses, state-run telecom firm BSNL's cash reserve dwindled to Rs 2,500 crore...
by nawabs
25 Mar 2012 12:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)
Replies: 3372
Views: 450757

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)

^^Well that can be seen in the way LIC coffers is being used by Government.Even IRDA has objected to it.
by nawabs
25 Mar 2012 09:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)
Replies: 3372
Views: 450757

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)

India will accept OECD taxation model: Pranab http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article3220465.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home In what is being seen as a significant policy shift, the Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee, said on Saturday that India will look to align with...
by nawabs
24 Mar 2012 07:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Red Menace
Replies: 3763
Views: 591672

Re: The Red Menace

BJD MLA abducted by Naxals in Odisha http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bjd-mla-abducted-by-naxals-in-odisha/242122-3.html In an another hostage crisis in Odisha, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka was abducted by Naxals on Friday night in Koraput district. Koraput SP confirmed that the BJD MLA was pic...
by nawabs
23 Mar 2012 11:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: States News and Discussions
Replies: 1154
Views: 274639

Re: States News and Discussions

Mad rush for jobless dole in UP Women form a chunk of crowd queuing up at exchanges, forcing the staff to work overtime http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/mad-rush-for-jobless-dole-in-up/468729/ The new Akhilesh Yadav government’s promise of a dole for the jobless in Uttar Pradesh is causi...
by nawabs
23 Mar 2012 08:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Replies: 860
Views: 413267

Re: Indian Agriculture and Agro-based Industry

Bedrock for reform Agri Survey diagnoses the key problems correctly http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bedrock-for-reform/468555/ The first-ever Agricultural Survey tabled in Parliament, emulating the presentation of the Economic Survey, seems a well-meaning exercise in candid analysis of ...
by nawabs
23 Mar 2012 07:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: International Nuclear Watch & Discussion
Replies: 1419
Views: 265261

Re: International Nuclear Watch & Discussion

Life after Fukushima Nuclear power remains the best bet for Asia's growing energy demand http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/barun-roy-life-after-fukushima/468539/ One year on, the Japanese can’t still get over the nightmare of meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power complex, trigge...
by nawabs
23 Mar 2012 07:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitical thread
Replies: 3955
Views: 616875

Re: Geopolitical thread

An emerging-market coalition Old rivalries must be buried to nominate a non-American head for the World Bank http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/claude-smadja-an-emerging-market-coalition/468683/ Here we go again! The World Bank will have to appoint a new president in June, and we hear the ...
by nawabs
22 Mar 2012 20:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Coal Scam Tapes and follow-up
Replies: 12
Views: 2205

Re: Coal Scam Tapes and follow-up

No one is going to forget about this Government ever with the number of scams the Gov. has fathered and nurtured.
by nawabs
22 Mar 2012 01:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 6458
Views: 859560

Re: Indian Interests

Finally the Government is moving after Supreme Court gave a nod on river interlinking. 7 mega water routes identified for private investment http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3025778.ece Seeking to tap the huge potential of the Inland Waterways Transport (IWT), the Prime Minister's Office...
by nawabs
22 Mar 2012 01:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-EU News & Analysis
Replies: 1802
Views: 415057

Re: India-EU News & Analysis

^^ I am sure the Indian Gov. will be able to check it if the father has filed for a divorce.I am sure that's what they would be doing right now.If he has not then Norway is playing real dirty and would do nothing other than strengthning our resolve to bring back the children. http://timesofindia.ind...
by nawabs
22 Mar 2012 00:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 6458
Views: 859560

Re: Indian Interests

It is not so much specifically of Mughal or Sultanat or other rule but of knowing what has transpired. The fear maybe that it will inflame passions, and might have been the fear post partition, but if SA can have truth and reconciliation, I'm sure we can handle events from long past. Similarly we n...
by nawabs
21 Mar 2012 23:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 6458
Views: 859560

Re: Indian Interests

I was 10yrs or so (5th grade) when one of my classmates told me that his father (an IA man) told him of the atrocities and that all this glory of mughal-vughal was all wrong. It was quite a disconnect, and at that age, from what I had heard/read. It was a disconnect inspite of all the Rana Pratap s...
by nawabs
21 Mar 2012 09:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4539
Views: 724499

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

Civil society members warn of “nuclear Nandigram” http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article3017456.ece Civil society members, including former judges, writers, scientists, academicians, filmmakers and lawyers, have condemned the Tamil Nadu government's decision “to give the green signa...
by nawabs
20 Mar 2012 21:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-EU News & Analysis
Replies: 1802
Views: 415057

Re: India-EU News & Analysis

Norway kids row: Couple to split, mother blamed http://www.firstpost.com/india/norway-kids-row-couple-to-split-mother-blamed-249869.html T he father of the Indian couple who lost their children to Norwegian child welfare services has compounded the quandry for Indian and Norwegian authorities by no...
by nawabs
20 Mar 2012 20:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1571506

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

US to launch website to help donate funds to Indian NGOs http://www.deccanherald.com/content/235618/us-launch-website-help-donate.html To ease concerns over some NGOs in India misusing foreign aid, the US is set to launch an online portal that will help Indian-Americans to safely donate funds to no...
by nawabs
18 Mar 2012 14:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Red Menace
Replies: 3763
Views: 591672

Re: The Red Menace

Some extra information: Paolo Bosusco, who runs a suspected illegal travel agency in Puri last 6 years offering trekking services,has already visited that area plenty of times before and must have known that the State Government was not allowing tourists in their.Still he did not heed to the advice ...
by nawabs
17 Mar 2012 00:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Mumbai Terrorist Attack-News stories and timeline
Replies: 2954
Views: 502216

Re: Mumbai Terrorist Attack-News stories and timeline

Pakistan panel barred from cross-examining witnesses http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3003016.ece The Pakistan Judicial Commission, which is in India to record the statements of four witnesses in the November 26, 2008 terror attack here, was on Friday denied permission by the Chief Metr...
by nawabs
16 Mar 2012 23:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1571506

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

What are the chances of the conviction getting overturned by the higher judiciary?I hope it does.
by nawabs
16 Mar 2012 19:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up
Replies: 4139
Views: 610662

Re: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up

SC sets up special bench to deal with 2G cases http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sc-sets-up-special-bench-to-deal-with-2g-cases/239861-3.html A special two-judge bench was on Friday constituted by Chief Justice S H Kapadia for hearing all cases concerning the 2G spectrum allocation scam. In view of a larg...