The Hindu Business Line : Monday, March 05, 2007

TAMIL NADU
The rich corner farm subsidies in rich countries
`Among the OECD countries, the largest 25 per cent of the farmers receive 50-90 per cent of the support and very little of the support goes to poor and family farms' More

`XI Plan should focus on science, technology'
International research publications from India in science from Indian universities has come down from 50 per cent in 1985 to 15 per cent at present and the country's ranking has also gone down from eighth position in 1985 to fourteenth position. ... More

`Coimbatore must attract big cos'
Though Coimbatore is emerging as an ideal investment destination, it needs to attract bigger and renowned companies to trigger the growth potential, Mr M. Velmurugan, Director - Guidance Bureau, Industries Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, ... More

ANDHRA PRADESH
First Hyderabad film fest from March 23
The festival will have sections such as World Cinema, World Classics, Focus on a country, Indian Cinema, Telugu Cinema, Homage and Tributes, and short and documentary films. More

`SHGs in AP to get Rs 5,000 cr as loans'
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, today said that about Rs 5,000 crore would be earmarked for loans to meet the requirement of self help groups (SHGs) during 2007-2008 at 3 per cent interest. According to a statement ... More

Nabard set to release focus paper on AP
CM to address State credit meet today More

4 more Reliance Fresh stores
Reliance Retail Ltd added another set of four `Reliance Fresh' stores in Hyderabad, taking the tally to 25 in the city alone. The new stores are at Old Alwal, Hyderbnagar (Kukatpally), Vinay Nagar (Saidabad) and Saibaba Temple ... More

Bru campaign boosts market share in South
There has been overwhelming response to the campaign - "Treasure of happiness" for Snap to Singapore contest - launched by Bru in the southern States, which has led to a significant rise in the market share , according to Mr Krishnan Sundaran, ... More

Recognition for NFC
Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad, has been chosen for a certificate of appreciation in recognition of the efforts in achieving Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series 18001 (OHSAS 18001) Certification. The certificate ... More

Colour of spring
A WOMAN GETS DRENCHED in a coloured water shower set up for Holi revellers in Hyderabad on Sunday.

KERALA
Budgeting for Kerala model
Even if this year's Union Budget may not have delivered to Kerala any surprise gift-wrapped goodies, the reverse may well have happened: By forcing the Union Govern-ment to follow in its pioneering path of investing unreservedly in the social sectors , Kerala has helped India get back to school. More

Amara Raja road show
Amara Raja Batteries has launched a road show-cum-awareness programme for Amaron automotive batteries as part of its campaign to build brand awareness and reach out to a larger audience in Kerala market. A branded mobile van ... More

Kerala Builders Association to hold protest march today
The Kerala Builders Association (KBA) has decided to launch a State-wide agitation demanding immediate Governmental intervention into the serious crisis facing the construction sector in the State. According to the association, the building ... More

Road show on `Visit Malaysia Year' launched
The Malaysian Tourism Department launched its road show in Kochi on Saturday to announce the beginning of `Visit Malaysia Year 2007' campaign in South India. Addressing a press meet here, the Malaysian Tourism Minister, Mr Datuk Seri Tengku ... More

Peekay Rolling Mills honoured
For achieving the highest growth in revenue in non-SSI sector in Kozhikode region during 2005-06, Peekay Rolling Mills Ltd was honoured by the Central Excise Commission through an award. Mr P.R. Chandrasekharan, IRS, ... More

Talk on Union Budget
Mr K.P. Padmakumar, former Chairman of Federal Bank, is scheduled to address the students of Rajagiri School of Management, Kochi, on the Union Budget - Banking and Economy, on Tuesday. The programme is being organised by the ... More

Water car!
A `WATER CAR' made by P.S. Vinod sets out to sea from Vizhinjam Harbour in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday morning. Mr Vinod, a refrigerator mechanic, went 2.5 km into the sea in the car and returned to the shores safely. He got the idea for the car ... More

OTHER STATES
Spring is here!
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Agenda for the week

MAHARASHTRA
Hyundai plans to set up LCV plant at Pune
Pact with Maharashtra likely to be signed soon More

WEST BENGAL
Changing heritage
`HOLISTIC RESTORATION': The water body seen in the picture which literally forms the heart of the city of Kolkata, being in the centre of Dalhousie Square (currently known as BBD Bagh), has been there for centuries, much before Job Charnock set ... More

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