INDUSTRY & ECONOMY
POLLUTION
Aerosols to slow down winds, impact rainfall
Latest research findings by NASA and Stanford University indicate that aerosol pollution will slow down winds, impacting normal rainfall pattern in tropical countries. The unique combination of meteorology, landscape (relatively flat plains ...
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ECONOMY
GDP grew 9% in 2005-06: CSO
Thanks to upward revision in farm sector growth at 6%
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A dilemma resolved, for now
The RBI has addressed the problem of rising inflation without upsetting the apple cart of economic growth.
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An attempt to rein in ballooning inflation
Given the RBI's worry over the inflationary situation, the measures it has adopted — raising the repo rate and provisioning by banks — are the least of all possible evils. One can only hope that with the rabi harvest prospects and the d eclining global crude prices the emerging situation will enable a more kindly view of the inflationary conditions, says S. VENKITARAMANAN.
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`Rate hike will check demand pressures'
Crisil Research expects sustained industrial buoyancy and demand pressures along with an unfavourable base effect to exert upward pressure on inflation. However, the average inflation for the year is expected to remain in the 5-5.5 per cent ...
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RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps
Other key markers left unchanged in Q3 review
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Assam Plan size fixed at Rs 3,800 cr
State intends to put in place special programmes to generate 2 million jobs during the 11th Plan period. State asked to expedite power projects
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PSU
Fertiliser PSUs may raise retirement age
The Department of Fertilisers will place a proposal to increase the retirement age of employees in public sector fertiliser units before the Union Cabinet on Thursday. The proposal will, however, be limited to the four ...
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POWER
Fast breeder reactor promises cheaper power
Work progressing as per schedule; Will be ready by 2010
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STEEL
Chidambaram delighted; `Govt ready to help'
The Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, said on Wednesday that the Government would be ready to "help" the Tata Group in completing the acquisition transaction for Anglo-Dutch steel-maker Corus. "We are happy that Tatas have emerged as the ...
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'A long-term positive'
Analysts and industry experts bet on the long-term positives of the Tata Steel-Corus deal. Terming it as a `strategic' move from Tata Steel, the analysts said the wide reach and improved margins for the merged company will consolidate Tata ...
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`Corus buy will impact Chinese steel market'
Analysts from Steel Biz Briefing (SBB) say the Corus deal will help Tata catapult itself into the global industry. They also say that the Chinese steel industry will continue to grow, and that China, not being a low-cost producer, will not ...
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The `thinker behind the throne'
Who is Mr Arun Gandhi? Google News may tell you about the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi who shared `his knowledge of the legendary advocate of non-violence in a satellite seminar' last week at Bismarck State College, in the Student Union Prairie ...
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A landmark win for India: Arun Gandhi
After a much-deliberated wait, Tata Steel has finally won Corus. At the end of nine rounds of bidding at 608 pence per share, Tata was one-up on Brazilian player CSN. The Director of Tata Sons, Mr Arun Gandhi, was a key player in clinching the ...
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CORUS TAKEOVER
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TEXTILES
`Restore wage board for textile workers'
No solution from industrial tribunal: INTUC
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RADIO/TV
Is Star struck?
Its programming, not its departing head honchos, are what will make or break Star, say industry observers.
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`Service providers need deep pockets'
Farokh Balsara of Ernst & Young on the various TV viewing options and what they mean to consumers ...
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Organisation to represent community radio soon
To be formally launched at a meeting in New Delhi
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EDUCATION
`Real life is not like a textbook'
"From a student, when you mature into an adult, you become a responsible member of the society. As a student, even if you fail, it mostly affects only you. Whereas when you work, whatever you do will affect others. The perception of society ...
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LEATHER
`Leather sector must create more jobs'
The value of the leather industry to the country is as an employment generator and not as a dollar earner, and the former should be its focus, according to Union Minister of State for Commerce, Mr Jairam Ramesh. Addressing the inaugural of the ...
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EXPORTS & IMPORTS
Seminar on export procedure at Kochi
Export Import Bank of India (Exim Bank), in association with the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will be organising a one-day seminar on Export Procedure and Documentation at Hotel Abad Plaza on February 8. The seminar ...
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STANDARDS & BENCHMARKS
Quality evaluation lab for chillies
The Spices Board will set up a quality evaluation laboratory of international standard at Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. This is aimed at taking care of the quality requirements for chillies in that State, which contributes 60 per cent of the ...
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