The Hindu Business Line : Friday, August 13, 2004

OFFHAND
New sovereigntism
THIS is an appellation that has gained currency to describe a tendency on the part of a country or its policy-makers to be narcissistically obsessed with its sovereign rights in its relations with other nations or in ... More

SAY CHEEK
It's time for rain gambling
Did you know that there was a time when rain gambling was a popular sport. More

COMING TO TERMS
Inflation is all gas
IT HAPPENED in a crowded bus that Mr Common Man found suddenly that his wallet was empty. Even as he was trying to figure out how he lost money, his neighbour in the seat said, sympathetically, "I'm sorry." This enrages ... More

EAR TO THE GROUND
Sintex India shines on FII buying
THE stock of textile and plastic company Sintex India has been bought by several FIIs of late. Buying by FIIs in this counter was seen on Thursday also. The stock price of the company gained 2.30 per cent at Rs 184.45 on the BSE with volumes ... More

SENSOR
Indices tumble further on inflation worries
THE markets continue to fall, as the burgeoning inflation has left investors with an unsettled feeling. The BSE Sensex, which fell 77 points on Wednesday, extended its losses by a further 35 points, to close the trading session at 5139 points. ... More

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