The Hindu Business Line : Friday, September 01, 2006

EDITORIAL
RBI worried too
The RBI Annual Report reflects its commitment to the Finance Ministry view on sops for SEZs and aspects of fiscal prudence. More

ECONOMY
Unctad Trade and Development Report, 2006
`Strengthen creative market forces'
The Report highlights the scope for making the global trading and financial milieu more development-friendly. More

ENVIRONMENT
When politics strikes at forest roots
The primary cause for the destruction of forests is encroachment, and, ironically, such illegal occupation is often because of some policy decision of the State or Central government. More

POLITICS
Vande Mataram!
The penchant for India's political class to make mountains of molehills is once again evident in the controversy over the singing of the Vande Mataram on September 7, marking the centenary of its ... More

LIFE INSURANCE
Life begins at fifty
From a modest beginning to a mammoth financial institution, LIC has come a long way. More

IPR
Deft drafting key to perfect patents
It is not enough for companies to get on to the patent bandwagon, what is needed is a skillfully drafted patent, taking into consideration both the technical and legal aspects. More

SECURITY
New Defence Procurement Policy — Not big bang enough
Although the new Defence procurement policy is welcome, it could have done more. Involving private sector in Defence production sounds hollow, and the bureaucracy does not inspire confidence. Yet, it is a wake up call for the Services in the light of the changing Defence acquisition scenario, post the emergence of Western countries as strong players, says R. SUNDARAM. More

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Top Stories
Praj plans to acquire US engineering co

What RBI statistics say about NPAs

Life begins at fifty

Asian steel prices seen rising in H2

Charges of SEZs provoking land scams, tax loss to exchequer refuted

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Deora asks oil cos to adopt tendering route for ethanol

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