The Hindu Business Line : Friday, March 15, 2002

Discrimination `at work'
"I am a respected and well known poetess in this city; please give me a better assignment than asking people if pigs get into their homes". — A correspondent of a Hindi daily in Udaipur. "Comment on our headlines, our ... More

SLOWBURN

How to love America
THE other day, I was reading an article by the American historian, Paul Johnston. The gist of his theme was something we're already very aware of. By `we' I mean all of us unwashed non-Americans. He was explaining to Americans why America was ... More

EAR TO THE GROUND

Pfizer, Parke up as merger moves ahead
THE merger process of Pfizer and Parke-Davis seems to be picking up speed. Market sources say that both companies have now gone forward with valuations after a global merger was announced last year. Arthur Anderson could be the merchant banker, ... More

ON THE HEDGE

Long straddle on Sterlite may be beneficial
THURSDAY'S trading in the derivatives segment at the NSE saw all the top-traded contracts (calls and puts), except Ranbaxy, shed value. Here are some buy/sell strategies based on the day's trading: Equity options: Calls on Sterlite ... More

SENSOR

Joy ride for 2-wheelers in narrow Dalal Street
AFTER a recovery on Wednesday, there was no follow-up buying on Thursday. The trading sentiment remained lacklustre with the Sensex confined to a narrow band of 28 points. After opening marginally higher at 3573.98, the Sensex went on to a high ... More

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