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Tuesday, June 18, 2002
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Unbundling MSEB
THE MAHARASHTRA GOVERNMENT'S proposal to table a white paper on power sector reforms in the State should eventually result in the unbundling and privatisation of the Maharashtra State Electricity Board, which was, till a couple of years back, ... More

POLITICS


Britain's changing, unchanging face
THE Golden Jubilee celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II's reign were a reminder of Britain's inherent and enduring strengths its capacity to adapt to evolving circumstances and situations, while remaining true to the fundamental values and ... More

POWER


DisGen: Small is powerful
THE problems associated with power outages and shortages are well known. People across the country today are seeking better power quality with greater reliability at lower and more predictable cost. What is not as familiar is how these can be ... More

TERRORISM


Governance terrorised?
SECURITY is an essential component of governance. It is, therefore, not surprising that the current governance crisis can be traced to some serious security problems facing the country. Traditional security threats, such as the danger of war have ... More

AGRICULTURAL POLICY


How the US subsidises its farmers
THE prevailing system of foodgrain `marketing' in the country, wherein the Government declares minimum support prices (MSP) — which are hiked every year — and undertakes unlimited purchases through the Food Corporation of India (FCI) ... More

DISINVESTMENT


What ails disinvestment policy?
THE Department of Disinvestment's (DoD) publication: Disinvestment Policy and Procedures, mentions ten objectives of privatisation. The first two purposes of privatisation are to obtain release of "the large amount of public resources ... More

TRADE & LABOUR UNIONS


In a laboured environment
TRADE union movement in India today is at the crossroads. After a decade of indiscriminate globalisation and liberalisation, the working class and trade unions find themselves in a complex and challenging situation. For the working class, the new ... More

ECONOMIC OFFENCES


Sins of Commission
THE credibility of all public service commissions, such as there was, has been brought to naught almost in one fell swoop by the disgraceful conduct of the Chief of the Punjab Public Service Commission. Of course, it is another matter that ... More

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    How the US subsidises its farmers


    Rabo bank to take off early next year -- To focus on growth sectors

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    IDC expects strong growth in outsourcing

    GIC may transfer stake in 4 PSU insurers at par

    Wheat prices at 26-month high

    No changes in EPFO structure proposed -- Pension panel meet on June 24

    In Depth
    Gender Justice
    Simple Economics
    Guide to derivatives

    Looking back
    Jun. 9-Jun. 15
    Gold: The glitter is back

    Burgeoning forex reserves: Boon or bane?

    Golden rice: Hope or hype?

    South Asia could benefit from common currency

    Presidential election: An inspired, convenient choice

    I-T: Of non-filers and under-reporters

    Reforms in India and China -- Policy regimes make the difference


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