The Hindu Business Line : Monday, August 06, 2007

NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY
Costly crude makes industry turn to corn-based ethanol
Chennai, Aug. 5 With crude prices hovering over $75 a barrel during the last one month, search for fuel alternatives and additives is gathering pace. In India, so far the consumers have not looked beyond gasohol — a mixture of petrol and ... More

Mobile biodiesel training hits the road
The Canadian International Grains Institute (CIGI) has launched a mobile pilot plant that is used as a classroom on wheels to provide hands-on training in biodiesel production. Growing interest in clean, renewable energy sources has fuelled ... More

SOCIAL SECURITY
6 crore people in AP to have health cover
Hyderabad, Aug. 5 After piloting the ‘Arogya Sri’ health insurance scheme in three poor districts of Andhra Pradesh, the State Government plans to issue health cards to 1.8-crore BPL (below the poverty line) families.As a ... More

ECONOMY
Remaining poor in Kerala
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‘Young Men, go East’
When America was still the New World, “Young Man, go West!” used to be the exhortation to have them all go explore new frontiers for success. Esko Aho, former Prime Minister of Finland says it’s now time to say, “Young ... More

HEALTH
Your defence against cold
Chilly weather has nothing to do with whether you get a cold, writes Jordan Rubin in The Great Physician’s Rx for Colds and Flu ( www.landmarkonthenet.com). A ... More

HOTELS
Chamber moots 16% RoI guarantee for hotels in NCR
New Delhi, Aug. 5 The PHD Chamber has mooted the idea of a guarantee return of 16 per cent on the investment on construction of new hotels in the National Capital Region (NCR) for at least 10 years.This will act as inbuilt incentive for ... More

PETROLEUM
Hydrocarbons ‘discovery’ definition may be altered
New Delhi, Aug. 5 A significant change in the definition of hydrocarbons ‘discovery’ could be in the offing for the oil and gas exploration companies. The Petroleum Ministry, which is considering certain changes in the model ... More

POWER
Aspects of the 123 accord
On a quick reading, the “Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of India concerning peaceful uses of nuclear energy” (known as the 123 Agreement) — slated to be in ... More

SSI
Cisco offers SMBs ‘easy lease’ option
Coimbatore, Aug 5While Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) understand the implication of technology adoption, they have always been put off by the cost. To enable SMBs adopt such solutions, Cisco Systems gas started to offer a leasing and ... More

EDUCATION
Kerala Govt, CII in pact for ‘skills varsity’
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 5 The Kerala Government and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will work together to establish a ‘skills university’ to provide employment-oriented technical training to young people in the ... More

GEMS & JEWELLERY
Under scanner
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INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
‘APEC membership can offer India many benefits’
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MINING & QUARRYING
Obulapuram mining lease renewed
The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department has issued permission for renewal of mining lease in 25.98 hectares of forest land in Bellary reserve forest, Kalyandurg, Anantapur, for extraction of iron ore to Obulapuram Mining (P) Ltd. In Government ... More

GENDER
‘A diverse employee base makes good business sense’
Gender inclusion is the focus of Accenture’s diversity initiative in the country. More

RURAL DEVELOPMENT
APSRTC to boost rural service
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EXPORTS & IMPORTS
Rupee squeeze prompts textile cos to change tack
BL Research Bureau The April-June quarter proved to be dismal for textile companies, as an appreciating rupee took its toll on operating margins of major exporters. For those companies that were on an expansion spree, capital costs ... More