The Hindu Business Line : Friday, February 08, 2008

Global situation requires constant vigil on monetary policy
Given compelling evidence of the crisis that can be created by financial instability, the RBI Governor has taken the right call on financial macro-economic stability. The triad of recession in the US, the falling value of the US dollar and the price spiral of oil and agricultural commodities cloud the global environment, necessitating constant vigil. More

POLITICS
Centre-State relations — A new look at old ties
The Commission set up to review Centre-State relations should keep in mind that while power and purse are involved, these are not ends in themselves but means to satisfy the needs and aspirations of the citizens, the States, and the nation. More

SUGAR
Complex dynamics of consumers’ choice
A neatly packaged portrait of the consumer is that he is principally a rational and prudent human being, and before choosing a service or a product, makes meticulous enquiries about the reasonableness of the price, quality, safety, reliability of ... More

INTERVIEW
Natural resources in the energy piece of the growth jigsaw
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LETTERS
Health insurance
The ‘Health plus fund’ offered by LIC of India is an instance of a scheme that seemingly lacks magnanimity and sensitivity to the needs of seniors. Such schemes seem to disregard the elders, as a person above 55 years of age cannot ... More

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