The Hindu Business Line : Thursday, December 19, 2002

Keeping them in the loop
IT IS A judicial verdict that has left both sides to the dispute claiming victory. The cellular operators are mighty pleased that the Supreme Court nullified the Telecom Dispute Settlement Appellate Tribunal order that went against them. The ... More

ACCOUNTANCY

No entry for celebrities
S. Murlidharan on why Big B or Sachin cannot endorse shares. SEBI rightly feels that hype is anathema to selling financial products and has, therefore, not only kept celebrities away from endorsing these products but has also prohibited exagg eration and puffery of any sort that normally goes with advertisements otherwise. More

Beyond themes
AT TIMES, conference themes or seminar titles can sound odd. For instance, a seminar at the ICAI was titled: "Internal Audit and Fraud Examination — the helping hand of the CA," leaving one to wonder where the `help' was required. ... More

Options, one too many
Mohan R. Lavi on the grey areas in accounting for stock options More

POLITICS

Gujarat: Time to deliver on promises
NOW that Mr NarendraModi has achieved a convincing victory in the Gujarat elections, speculation is rife about the future of the State, in particular that of the minority community. Indications are that Mr Modi will adopt a soft stance towards ... More

TERRORISM

Response to terrorism — Putin shows the way
Leaders in New Delhi, who received Mr Vladimir Putin, must show the resolve and firmness of the Russian President in dealing with the challenge of terrorism, says G. Parthasarathy. To expect others to fight our battles is naïve. More

INTEREST RATES

Higher interest rate for senior citizens — Does it send the right signals?
IF YOU belong to the middle-class, you ought to be upset with the Finance Minister's statement in Parliament that a higher interest rate will be offered to retired people. The Minister is considering this proposal after complaints that the ... More

LETTERS

Polaris chief's detention

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Savings

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