The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, September 27, 2006

FOREIGN RELATIONS
The TAO of US-India relations
There needs to be action by all parties having any interest in a true handshake of synergies between the US and India. The civil nuclear deal is in the last stages of being framed and unless the nine contentious issues, the nine pins standing, ... More

EDITORIAL
Bottomline turbulence
Vigorous competition for market share is impacting the operating margins of domestic airlines. More

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Getting pushed to talk about push-to-talk
There is nothing inherently wrong with jargon or techno-speak. At least, as long as it doesn't invade general news; for, otherwise, we get pushed to finding out more about the new word or phrase. Take for example, PTT that leaps from `Hutch ... More

ENVIRONMENT
Greening and you
Everytime one flies Jet Airways, one is approached by a member of the cabin crew giving one an opportunity to contribute to a child relief fund. As long as one can remember, the airline has been collecting funds for the cause ever since it was ... More

FOREX
TARAPORE COMMITTEE REPORT
Exchange control norms need a re-look
Apart from measures for capital account convertibility, the Tarapore Committee II has suggested simplification and liberalisation of facilities in the current account, including the removal of the sub-ceilings on the quantum of remittances ... More

MANAGEMENT
Grand vs practical
To run an organisation successfully it is not necessary to have a basketful of grand ideas leaving the rivals panting behind. Oracular dicta such as "It takes a big idea to attract the attention of consumers ... More

RAILWAYS
Right on the rails
Yes, Mr Lalu Prasad, the indomitable Railway Minister, who is creating waves for achieving the remarkable growth record last year in freight business, has certainly been lucky for the 1.7-million-strong behemoth. Apart from taking the bold step ... More

RETAILING
The multiplex multiplier effect
The so-called luxury multiplexes and malls are highly labour-intensive and generate jobs, and incomes, at various levels with a trickle-down effect. They open up opportunities for a variety of sectors, without affecting the street-corner shops. These `temples' of modern-day India are win-win for the country, says ALOK RAY. More