The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, May 27, 2007

SIMPLE ECONOMICS
Game of uncertainty
One of our friends commutes to work by bus. He catches the bus at 8 a.m. Sometimes, he arrives at the bus stop two-three minutes past eight. If the bus does not arrive within five minutes, he knows that he has missed the 8 a.m. bus. He feels bad ... More

TAX TALK
Offshore lottery win is taxable onshore
A company in the UK made an electronic computer draw of all mailing addresses of a particular mailing site and my name figured as the winner of the lucky draw. I am now to receive the prize amount through swift wire transfer to my bank ... More

AUTO FOCUS
Will Suzuki thunder with Zeus?
Unlike Honda, the other Japanese bike maker, Suzuki Motorcycle India, has found the going tough despite having equally efficient and well-made bikes. More

BOOK VALUE
Study business cycle to analyse market trends
Technical analysts and the followers of the `fundamental' school rarely see eye to eye. Yet both the groups bank on the cycle theory, say Deborah Owen and Robin Griffiths in Mapping the Markets from Viva (www.vivagroupindia.com). ... More

PORTFOLIO MOVES
Sundaram BNP Paribas Rural India Fund — Manufacturing still on top
The bullish stock market of the past three years has seen the launch of several innovative theme-based funds. Sundaram BNP Paribas Mutual Fund launched Sundaram BNP Paribas Rural India Fund last April. As its name suggests, the fund's investment ... More

YOUNG INVESTOR
Choosing the right advisor
Investing is not about chasing high returns. It is about ensuring that all your financial goals are met. More

The dynamics of crude oil
In recent times, WTI has been trading at a heavy discount to Brent, which is seen as a broken benchmark. For India, this means a spurt in the oil import bill and inflationary tendencies. More

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