OPINION
NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY
Alternative fuel sources, the key
Energy security and escalating global crude oil prices have become the focus areas for policy-makers keen to maintain macro-economic equilibrium. Yet, it is seldom recognised that the key to solving the challenge of energy security lies in how ...
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EDITORIAL
Choking the inflation fuel
Fuel price cuts may not necessarily ease the inflation pressures in the economy; the reasons lie elsewhere.
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PETROLEUM
HUBBERTSPEAK
The reserves ultimatum
Though there are multiple reasons for the differing views on the timing of Peak Oil, the fundamental issue boils down to the estimate of ultimate recoverable reserves. While estimation of reserves is not an exact science, the range that could account for these subjective interpretations can be no more than a few years, says SHANMUGANATHAN N.
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POLITICS
Stop shamming, start slamming
One is truly mystified as to the message that the BJP was wanting to convey by bringing both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to a halt on November 29, ostensibly, to put the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, ...
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BANKING
Financial inclusion and inclusive development
Financial inclusion is the delivery of financial/banking facilities to all people in a fair, transparent and equitable manner at an affordable cost.
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RETAILING
Retail bandwagon, the bull in a china shop
On November 3, Hyderabad saw the launch of almost a dozen `Reliance Fresh' shops selling fruits and vegetables, flowers and dairy products. Monday saw the announcement by Bharti Group about the tie-up with Wal-Mart for a `mega-retail store joint ...
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EXPORTS & IMPORTS
Indian exports yet to go places
India's export performance has improved considerably but the opportunities have barely been explored, especially the markets of Africa and Latin America.
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CARTOON
Pocket
Great! On the same fuel budget, we can have another six hours of driving pleasure in a traffic jam.
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