The Hindu Business Line : Friday, April 06, 2007

ECONOMY
The price of fighting inflation
The current high inflation has been fuelled by the rising prices of essential commodities, which people have to continue to buy, irrespective of the higher interest rates that may only reduce the demand for goods such as consumer durables. In such a situation, raising interest rates will only hurt economic growth without lowering inflation, argues NITYA NANDA. More

FOODS & FOOD PROCESSING
Food Processing Sector: Opportunity by the ladlefuls
The Indian food-processing sector is in the transformation mode. Strong macro-economic fundamentals and the changing socio-economic scene are driving what was once a traditional, small-scale processed food production system into a modern industry ... More

HUMAN RESOURCES
Professionals in IAS
The season of competitive examinations for IAS and Central Services is in full swing. Judged from the number writing the examinations every year, the fascination of young aspirants for these Services is increasing. Until a decade or so ago, most ... More

INTERVIEW
Foreign remittances don't translate to industrial investments for Kerala
The issue of why there are no industrial investments in Kerala from foreign remittances cannot be detached from why there have not been major investments. More

ROADWAYS
Vehicle Area (Annual) Levy — Taking the load off the road
Though congestion charging will certainly help reduce cars on the road and travel time, it is not the best policy. A revenue-neutral Vehicle Area (Annual) Levy should be the primary plank of a good city transport policy. VAAL is not a tax on the pub lic at all, but is strictly to optimise road space, says VIVEK MOORTHY. More

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