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ECONOMY


Job outlook to remain sombre, says FICCI survey
THE Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry's Business Confidence Survey of July 2002 shows that the outlook for employment is likely to remain sombre. While the majority of those surveyed, almost 67 per cent, expected the ... More

Meet to deliberate on Kerala model of development
AS the Kerala Model of Development faces a great test of sustainability, eyebrows are being raised on the statistical basis of such policy debates. It is in this background that the Kerala State Planning Board and the Institute of Small ... More

EXCISE AND CUSTOMS


Kolkata Customs Dept to go online next month
THE much-awaited gateway network for customs' online connectivity with its different constituents in as many as 24 stations, will be ready for operations by end September. Addressing members of the Calcutta Customs House Agents' Association ... More

TEXTILES


Talks on for revival of 2 NTC mills: Minister
States such as Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh had availed of assistance under TUF while Karnataka was yet to seek any help, he said. More

SSI


TN: Meet to discuss small-scale sector woes on Aug 24-25
INCREASED interaction between industry associations and the State Government, decentralisation of responsibilities and provision of escort services in marketing and technology upgradation are crucial to the success of the small scale sector, ... More

WATER MANAGEMENT


Karnataka may release Cauvery water
KARNATAKA is likely to release Cauvery water to its neighbouring States, following the diktat of the monitoring committee of the Cauvery River Authority (CRA). The move comes in the wake of current dry spells gripping the States. However, the ... More

BREWERIES


TN to set up winery, distillery units in Theni, Dindigul dists — TIDCO to call for tenders soon
According to the Government order the companies setting up a unit would have to fully utilise the grapes grown in Dindigul and surrounding areas before sourcing raw material from other areas, sources said. More

EDUCATION


`Gaping holes' in education Bill
THE National Alliance for Fundamental Right to Education (NAFRE), a conglomeration of 2,400 voluntary organisations, has said that there are some holes in the 93rd Constitutional Amendment Bill which promises to make education a fundamental right ... More

WASHING MACHINES


Competition hotting up in washing machines market
ARMED with a slew of new product launches in washing machines, consumer durable majors continue their big fight for the number one slot. A glance at the figures of the last three months shows that it is the fully-automatic (FA) segment where ... More

FOODS & FOOD PROCESSING


World Bank-aided project to check food adulteration
"The Centre is planning to set up computerised monitoring centres at various places including Hyderabad for ensuring proper implementation of the Act." More

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS


Dispute over oilseeds crop estimate
THE Indore-based Soyabean Processors' Association of India (SOPA) which looks after the interests of soyabean producers and processors has taken a strong exception to the oilseeds crop estimate released by the delegation of the Solvent ... More

GENDER


Lewd comments? Leering stares? Physical overtures? Help!
... into the news, the problem in India goes beyond the organised industries and also impacts women in the unorganised sector. More

DISINVESTMENT


Rethink on UTI, IFCI,IDBI privatisation — Govt to exit only after revival
The new strategy which is being thought of could imply that the Government may infuse some more funds for these institutions to help stage a revival. More

EVENTS


  • Italian food fest at Chola Sheraton
  • Chennai Engagements
  • AP: Job mela on Aug 17, 18
  • Hyderabad Engagements

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP


    A jute harvest
    Jute is fast replacing plastic in today's eco-conscious world. Aziz Haider on an entrepreneur's experiments with jute. More

  • Craftpersons given certificates

    EXPORTS & IMPORTS


    Kanchi in export warehouses list
    THE Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has included Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu in the list of places where an export warehouse can be set up. According to a recent department notification, various representations were received ... More

    NATURAL CALAMITIES


    Drought hits TN banana crop
    The delay in the release of Cauvery water this year has posed a grave threat not only to the standing crop, but also to the short-term Kuruvai sowing. More

    STANDARDS & BENCHMARKS


    Setting sweet norms
    As the Indian sugar industry arrives in the world market, checking on stringent quality norms is quality referee, Vasudha Keskar. Rasika Dhavse reports. More

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    In Depth
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    Manipur: `Jewel of the East' or `Wild East'?

    Oil dealership issue may end up in court — `Arbitrary cancellation not possible'

    Business confidence `significantly' up

    Patni Computer among 18 FDI plans cleared

    No investment limits on new tax-free bonds

    Hopes of turnaround seen in readymade garment exports

    HPCL says not interested in MRPL preferential offer


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