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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...