The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, November 21, 2004

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Smart fabrics to make wearable computers a reality
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed computerised fabric patches which when put together in different ways can create a range of information-providing or environment-sensing objects such as a smart handbag or a belt. More

ECONOMY
`States fiscally stressed'
Inputs ready: Montek
AS part of the Mid-Term Appraisal of the Tenth Five-Year Plan, the process of evolving developmental programmes in tune with the National Common Minimum Programme (NCMP) has been completed after consultations with the State Governments, the ... More

FOREIGN TRADE
India, US discuss steps to reduce barriers in high technology trade
The HTCG meetings are said to have a "very extensive focus" on different aspects of high technology co-operation between India and the US. More

PHARMACEUTICALS
Meet to discuss making anti-AIDS drugs affordable
THE high price of anti-AIDS or anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs for the Indian market is a cause for concern, especially with India having 5.1 million HIV/AIDS positive people. Taking a cue from the Clinton Foundation, non-governmental ... More

AUTOMOBILE COMPONENTS
Software example — `Auto component cos can benefit from outsourcing'
IF the Indian software industry grew to support the software needs elsewhere, Indian auto component manufacturers can also look at a similar strategy to grow. They need not necessarily require a strong local market before looking at the global ... More

CONSULTING
`MIGA can play major role in advising on project viability'
AS more and more Indian companies look overseas for making investments, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) can play a major role by advising the investor on viability of the project, assessing business opportunities and providing ... More

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
COOIT to unveil vision document for production of oilseeds
THE Central Organisation for Oil Industry and Trade (COOIT), the apex body representing the oil industry, has lined up a series of issues affecting the Rs 70,000-crore domestic edible oil industry and has announced plans to unveil a vision ... More

EXPORTS & IMPORTS
Apparel exports to quota-restricted countries up 19 pc in April-October
REVERSING last year's insipid performance, the country's apparel industry exports to quota-restricted countries appears to be doing well by registering a double-digit growth, as the readymade garment exports during the first seven months of the ... More

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