The Hindu Business Line : Monday, January 19, 2004

Cheques and crossings
WHAT do you understand by "crossing of cheques"? What is the object of crossing? State the implications of the following crossings: i) restrictive crossing; and ii) not-negotiable crossing. (6 marks) When a cheque ... More

How to get at the apples on the trees of knowledge
Pattabhi Ram offers a `menu' for students to choose from More

TAXATION

Is it time for another voluntary disclosure?

TRENDS

Takeover means conquest, invasion, and capture
STORY so far: When you are in a successful company, there is always the temptation to be complacent. The threat of change can make one averse to any suggestion about acquiring other businesses. I realise why ... More

BOOKS

A camel and a motorcycle for everybody
ARTICLE 112 of the Indian Constitution mandates that the annual financial statement be laid before Parliament, showing the estimated receipts and expenditure of the government. Article 113(2) stipulates that the Lok ... More

Don't give up your company as dead
HOLLAND, 1995. Unilever's meat, sauce and soup business is in deep trouble, and markets are shrinking. Workers and management follow a dedening culture and job in the factory is to "mind your own business". Little ... More

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