The Hindu Business Line : Monday, May 14, 2007

EMPLOYMENT
AP to expand scope of rural job scheme
Keeping in mind several demands from people's representatives, the Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to expand the scope of NREGS (National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme) by bringing works like inter-village road laying ... More

CLIMATE & WEATHER
Forlorn look
AS THE MERCURY SOARS, trees in and around Hyderabad are fast shedding their leaves.

ECONOMY
AP Govt releases `fact-sheet' on Congress rule
The Andhra Pradesh Government on Sunday released a `fact-sheet' on the progress made during its three-year rule in comparison with the nine-year rule of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). "The Congress Government in the State has achieved ... More

PETROLEUM
Aviation turbine fuel prices: `Talks on with Oil Ministry, PSUs'
The `Vision 2020' for the Indian aviation sector and the proposal for a new airport in Navi Mumbai will be taken up for clearance by the Cabinet shortly, said the Civil Aviation Minister, Mr Praful Patel, here on Sunday. Talking to presspersons ... More

TAXATION
Ministry quantifies late fee on service tax returns
The Finance Ministry has specified the late fee that would be applicable for delayed filing of service tax returns. This late fee has been linked to the period of delay for filing of returns after the due date. The move to quantify the late ... More

MANAGEMENT
`Prepare for global challenges'
For the crop of young managers joining the workforce today, globalisation has thrown up several new opportunities, one of the most important one being the chance to head a global team sitting in Chennai or an overseas centre. "Are you ready to ... More

EDUCATION
Restructure education system, says Pitroda
India is change-phobic in matters concerning its education system. If this trend were to continue, it would lose its edge in the global economy. This was the essence of a pre-recorded speech by Mr Sam Pitroda, Chairman, National Knowledge ... More

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
First integrated township launched at Thrissur
The project will be located in 55 acres of land in Puzhakkal with a man-made lake covering 6.5 acres with a 10 miles walkway around the lake. More

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
GSM operators join Tatas for first right to 3G band
Move to allow new players is against telecom policy, says COAI More

BIO-TECH & GENETICS
`Venture funds not biting Asian biotech bait'
Despite interest from large industrial houses and cross-border deals, Asian biotech tigers still seem to have a problem with venture capital (VC) funding, according to Ernst & Young, in its recent global biotechnology report. In 2006, many ... More

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
Telecom regulator moots 74% FDI for cable TV operators
Bringing about level-playing field for segments offering similar services More

TOURISM
FICCI wants `Vision South India'
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has asked the southern States to develop pan-South tourism products, making it a single, seamless and attractive tourist destination. The FICCI asked Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, ... More