The Hindu Business Line : Monday, April 24, 2006

Reservations on a policy
Private sector reservation may be a shortcut to economic disaster rather than an effective tool to promote inclusive growth. More

ECONOMY

Delayed reactions to globalisation
When the Indian economy began to be linked more closely to the world in 1991, the full implications of it did not hit many managers for a while. Very little bad news showed up. The obvious facts were increase in ... More

FOREIGN TRADE

The Indo-German confluence at Hannover
India at Hannover is not just about business and investment. It will glass-case a kaleidoscope of culture, cuisine, music and dance. The blossoming economic and business relationships between India's rapidly emerging market and Germany's massive econ omy is vital. India has played an important role in the WTO and Germany recognises and supports the contribution. We need to pool our resources with Germany and ensure Germany's backing on issues such as the removal of farm subsidies. More

POLITICS

Should generals speak out?
Commentators have described what has happened in the US this month as a virtual revolt, though confined to a few retired Generals. Unless put down firmly, they fear that it might become a contagion and spread to serving officers and spell the erosion of the civilian control of the Defence forces. More

SOFTWARE

Holes in IT
Big names in the information technology sector have continued to be on the ascendant in terms of sales and profits. In fact, their revenues have been outpacing projections both in absolute terms and percentage ... More

BANKING

Strengths and weaknesses of Indian banking
Indian banks have done quite well, especially in terms of efficiency and non-performing loans. But there is still a long way to go before they can catch up with their peers in the US, the UK, Germany or China. S. VENKITARAMANAN hopes the RBI is alive to this, and suggests that it can take cues from its own Deputy Governor, Dr Rakesh Mohan's analysis. More

HUMAN RESOURCES

Future of employee communication
Five serious questions to answer More

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