The Hindu Business Line : Monday, October 24, 2005

Intense wet session in South; `low' brewing
THE northeast monsoon currents have been rampaging across the peninsula over the past few days with the intense wet weather peaking during the last 24 hours ending Sunday morning, bringing life to a standstill at many places. The incessant ... More

ECONOMY

`8 pc growth rate may not be sustainable'
THE possibility of India achieving and sustaining 8 per cent GDP growth seems uncertain in the long run, according to PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI). While the economy remains on course to achieve a growth rate exceeding seven ... More

ENGINEERING

What hampers growth of manufacturing sector
THE Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a half-day workshop to deliberate on the draft report of the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) on the National Strategy for Manufacturing. Inaugurating the workshop, the ... More

FOREIGN TRADE

India is the flavour of the season with global honchos — Ford chief coming to launch Fiesta here
TOP global honchos seem to have reserved this season for a date with India. The month has already seen at least six global chieftains on strategic visits to the Indian market, with several others expected in the coming weeks. Mr Bill Ford Jr, ... More

HEALTH

Govt gets ready to handle bird flu outbreak issues
Drug companies Cipla, Ranbaxy, and Hetero are to meet the Chemicals and Fertilisers Ministry soon to discuss the production of generic anti-influenza medicines in the event of an outbreak. More

PETROLEUM

Draft gas pipeline policy put on hold
As per the draft policy, gas has to be transported through a network of pipelines laid with the authorisation granted by the regulator through a transparent mechanism. More

SSI

`Labelling fireworks must to avoid mishaps'
FIREWORKS should be labelled for different age groups, according to Dr K. Mathangi Ramakrishnan, Secretary, Burns Association of India. Speaking about the safety factor with regard to Diwali, Dr Ramakrishnan said that during the festival season ... More

WATER

The impending water crunch in Kerala
The past five years have witnessed a great imbalance in the State's availability of groundwater resources. More

COAL

Hauled over the coals
"HOW I wish I had watched Sachin bat last week when he played in that Challenger series." "Something tells me that means the start of another cricketing season and you monopolising the television set at ... More

EDUCATION

`Our educational system emphasises knowledge but not skills'
"THERE is a chasm between a student prepared by the academics and a product required by industry," said Dr V. Balaraman, CEO & Managing Director, Adrenalin eSystems Ltd, and also the president of the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to a More

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

DHFL readies realty venture fund scheme — Plans Rs 250 cr mop-up
DEWAN Housing Finance Ltd is ready to launch a real estate venture capital fund. Asserting that it has the expertise to add value in this segment, Dewan Housing recently incorporated DHFL Venture Capital. This firm's first scheme - a real ... More

LEATHER

Leather industry sees US as next major destination
INDIA's leather footwear and products manufacturers could benefit from the US brands' decision to bring down dependence on China and Vietnam as sources of finished products. The industry has the capability to deliver but the Government will ... More

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

When Mother Earth trembles, NGRI is galvanised
Today the NGRI observatory has the capability to record earthquakes of magnitudes 4.5 and above with epicentres anywhere in the world instantly. More

Spatial data infrastructure meet begins today
AN INTERNATIONAL conference on Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) and its role in disaster management, commencing on Monday in Chennai, will deliberate the use of space-based technologies and solutions in disaster management activities. The ... More

DISINVESTMENT

Seek Parliamentary nod before divesting stake in Navaratna PSEs: Experts
THE Left parties demand that the Government secure Parliamentary approval before any public sector disinvesment has received some support from an expert group set up by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE). The Ad hoc Group of Experts ... More

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Centre may allow post offices to disburse credit in rural areas
THE Centre is examining a proposal to allow post offices to begin disbursal of credit in the rural regions. Speaking at the launch of the platinum jubilee function of Vijaya Bank, the Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, said that a pilot ... More

HUMAN RESOURCES

`Invest in human resources to become globally competitive'
THE surest way to become globally competitive is to invest in the development of human resources, the Britannia Industries Managing Director, Ms Vinita Bali, has said. Inaugurating the Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM) ... More

TRADE & LABOUR UNIONS

Left support to banking unions
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly, Mr V. S. Achuthanandan, has said that the Left would support the campaign of bank unions against mergers in the sector. Inaugurating a seminar on the subject ... More

EVENTS

`Innovation, global investments will give India an edge'
MR Naren Koduvattat, Vice-President of Infosys, Mangalore, has said that the emergence of India as a hub for innovation is vital for the long-term growth of the country. Mr Koduvattat was making a presentation on `India 2010-The Global ... More

`India must focus on design development'
INDIA cannot stop with just being the shop floor of the world but must take the next step to develop technology solutions and create a wealth of intellectual property, according to Mr R. Seshasayee, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland. Addressing ... More

Agenda for the week

INCOME TAX

Revised tome on I-T laws launched in Kolkata
RELEASING the 14th edition of the book `How to handle income-tax Problems,' Mr P. C. Sinha, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax-1, Kolkata, said that the massive effort to present all the income-tax laws in a simplified FAQ format should go a ... More

NATURAL CALAMITIES

Plan to prevent flooding in Vizag airport
A COMPREHENSIVE plan to prevent the flooding of the airport and the several low-lying areas has been prepared by the district administration in consultation with the officials of the municipal corporation, the port trust and the railways. The ... More

Vizag airport gets flooded again
THE Visakhapatnam airport was inundated again on Sunday with the release of floodwaters from Meghadrigedda reservoir and it is uncertain when flights will be restored. In fact, even though the airport was re-opened on Saturday after nine days, ... More

TOURISM

Kovalam the best: Capt Nair
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Captain C.P. Krishnan Nair, patriarch of the Leela Group, has offered to line the entire road stretch from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to the beach destination of Kovalam with avenue trees and flowering ... More

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