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From LAN to SAN for data storage
SAN is a specialised network that enables fast, reliable access among servers and external or independent storage resources. Just as a LAN can be used to connect clients to servers, a SAN can be used to connect servers to storage, servers to one ano ther and storage to storage. More

EDITORIAL


SC deals a blow
THE SUPREME COURT quashing the Prime Minister's August 5 directive cancelling all petrol pump, cooking gas and kerosene dealerships awarded since January 2000 should be welcomed for one good reason. Mr A. B. Vajpayee's remedy to a crisis, which ... More

BUDGET


Constraints in the Budget process
The Finance Minister's dilemma in Budget-framing is clear. He has to choose the right mix of policies — raising taxes in a way that will not hurt incentives, and encouraging expenditure which has a multiplier effect on investment. The nation lo oks forward to a Budget that reflects not only the transparency objective, but also the call of the Prime Minister to take measures to spur the growth of the economy. More

ECONOMY


Little optimism for 2003
The coming year could turn out to be as challenging as the last few for global economies and financial markets. It is good to be prepared for the worst while carrying the hope that the world would be luckier, says V. Anantha-Nageswaran. More

MUTUAL FUNDS


UTI revamp — Delays proving costly for Centre
IN 1994-95, shortly after a major controversy broke out over the Unit Trust of India's (UTI) private placement of equity with Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), some work was undertaken internally to look at the re-structuring of India's largest ... More

POWER


Power reforms in Tamil Nadu — Why it makes sense and money
WHILE deciding on a dispute between the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission and the CESC Limited on October 3, Supreme Court judges, Mr Justice N. Santosh Hegde, Mr Justice B.N. Agrawal and Mr Justice B.P. Singh wrote: "A perusal of ... More

E-GOVERNANCE


E-Government
THE news that, on December 17, the US President, Mr George W. Bush, signed into law The Electronic Government Act, is of historic significance. It not only promises to revolutionise the attitude of public servants and citizens towards each other ... More

RAILWAYS


All set for Delhi Metro flag-off
EVERTYTHING appears set for the flagging off Metro rail services in Delhi on Tuesday. The 8-km section of the Shahdra-Tis Hazari Metro line is to be opened for traffic by the Prime Minister, ushering in an era of fast, efficient, cheap and, above ... More

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