The Hindu Business Line : Friday, March 24, 2006

Administrative reforms: Case of Sisyphean labour
As if the reports of more than 45 Committees are not enough, the Government has appointed yet another Administrative Reforms Commission. The sprawling terms of reference and the mini-dissertation elaborating on them do not at all reflect the current realities of the people, and appears more like the mythical task of pushing a stone up the hill only for it to roll back, says B. S. RAGHAVAN. More

BUDGET

REPORTER'S DIARY
CAs on the warpath
Chartered accountants are an angry lot these days and their ire is directed at the Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, and his latest Budget. Mr Chidambaram has taxed certain services rendered by the CAs which ... More

ECONOMY

Making development a way of life
The economy of a nation is like a living being. Its growth must be planned on the basis of a clear understanding of the impact on society. Cultural and economic activities and people's dependence on environment should be understood properly. More

ORISSA DIARY
The glimmer of hope
With their indigenous knowledge, the tribals can really do well, if given a little support. Their entire agricultural produce is organic and can fetch good prices in urban markets, but who will give them marketing support? More

FOREIGN TRADE

Foreign Trade Policy — Much to deliver still
Exporters are pleading for only deliverables from the authorities and, hopefully, the forthcoming Foreign Trade Policy will not dampen their zest for performance. It is time the authorities ensured that the inter-ministerial coordination between t he Departments of Commerce and Revenue was formalised. More

Indo-Finnish ties: A story of synergies
Industrial design has been Finland's strong point, with an aim to fashion working environments that are ergonomic and soothing. A talented and innovative people, the Finns justly feel proud of their technology outfits and global patents. More

POLITICS

Sonia does it again!
With her dramatic resignation from the membership of the Lok Sabha and as Chairperson of the National Advisory Council (NAC), Ms Sonia Gandhi has once again demonstrated that she is adept at turning the tables ... More

LETTERS

Orissa's plight

Rupee convertibility

Clarification

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