The Hindu Business Line : Monday, January 12, 2004

Mercantile law and the art of motorcycle maintenance
EXPLAIN the concept of `misrepresentation' in contract. Sohan induced Suraj to buy his motorcycle saying that it was in very good condition. After taking the motorcycle, Suraj complained that there were many defects ... More

TAXATION

Why housewarming could mean HRA-taxing
I AM right now living in a rented house and paying rent therefor out of the HRA given by my employer. I plan to move into my own house sometime in February 2004 on completion thereof. What would be the tax ... More

TRENDS

Bosses know to grow business when golfing and gossiping
STORY so far: The last quarter of the financial year has begun and companies come under pressure to achieve results. Why should there be a compulsion to show the numbers that people want to see, I wonder, ... More

BOOKS

Don't buy into anything you do not understand
WHAT is common between a performing top management and a good jazz quartet? The team members listen to and improve with one another to create harmony. What is more important than an apple a day? An idea a day is the ... More

There are 9 negative words to avoid when selling
CAN you name a field of endeavour where an ambitious person can earn a larger income or pave the way to financial success with greater certainty and without working capital than in any other? Not accounting, or ... More

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