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Business Portfolio Tracker Business Headlines Specials Columns Guest Columnist Interviews Tutorials Message Board Stock Talk			Home > News > Columns > Guest Columnist Guest Columnists July 30, 2005 Is the end of poverty achievable? While rich countries have a key role in ending extreme poverty, it would be a mistake to overlook the equally important role of developing countries. How independent can a director be? Corporate governance is a vast subject and my purpose in this piece is to focus only on one aspect of it, namely the requirement of independent directors in Indian listed companies. Rising oil prices...Not to worry Lower energy intensity and rising exports have cushioned the impact July 26, 2005 Workplace is a great teacher While a B-school equips you with tools and methodologies, the workplace teaches you how to use the skills and learning acquired at the B-school. Can I have my own telecom policy? The allegations of corruption against him notwithstanding, as telecom minister, Sukh Ram's biggest achievement was opening up the sector to private participation in 1994, when he came up with the New Telecom Policy. Learning from our champions Our reforms need the magic of project management with quality standards. July 25, 2005 How to buy stocks, carefully Here's a look at a few things that investors must keep in mind before buying stocks. What's keeping real interest rates low? On how a global savings glut has depressed interest rates globally Yuan re-evaluation a policy shift The modest revaluation of Chinese renminbi is a widely expected surprise July 23, 2005 How yuan can boost India growth The chances of India achieving 8% growth have increased with the beginning of a yuan revaluation. Chasing the agri-mart access mirage The G20 proposal falters on the issue of substantially improving market access for developing countries. July 22, 2005 Why political rivalry hurts biz Political competition, it appears, is good for economic growth Wanna own a webcam? Read on Wireless cams are compatible with wired Lans and also single PCs through Lan-port. Economic solution to saving tigers Creating market-based incentives will help What India can learn from Seoul How Seoul is bringing a dead waterway back to life Reddy keeps everyone guessing >"The monetary policy would place equal emphasis on price stability and on supporting investment demand July 21, 2005 Quick decision = Road to success What should be the right decision-taking strategy in the Indian context? Just what are credit derivatives? Credit derivatives provide payoff to the investor that depends upon the underlying default risk associated with any financial instrument, especially bank loans. July 20, 2005 Work places are the new ghettos MBAs seldom seem to have a feeling belonging for the organisation they work for, making it difficult to find a sense of purpose at the workplace. Ambani war: A lost opportunity It is a pity that the government did not act on the complaints against Reliance. July 18, 2005 India's old-age crisis Apart from the serious social crisis, there's an important fiscal angle to it as well. Political parties & India Inc: Some similarities There are some striking similarities between the political and the corporate realms in India, when it comes to the behaviour of senior professionals. July 16, 2005 Paralysis = Growth It seems that the Indian economy will do well even if the government does nothing: no privatisation, no fiscal correction, no opening up of sectors. . . Why globalisation will help India The PCO revolution in India shows that the poor of the country will reap the benefits of globalisation. India is not just about agriculture With 36% of organised manufacturing units located in rural areas, equating the progress of rural India with just agriculture is incorrect. July 15, 2005 Money for nothing, really! The value of capital-money -- is falling relative to the value of knowledge From America, with love It's time to re-start the funding of visits by foreign academics Bangalore crumbling? Not just yet Incomplete flyovers, perennial traffic jams, delayed projects are symptomatic of the problems, and the solutions, to Bangalore's crumbling infrastructure. July 14, 2005 What makes a great BPO company Technology provides the framework that allows processes and people to guarantee a great customer service experience, says Ananda Mukerji. Shareholder value as altruism "Shareholder value" has become a catch-all term that corporations use to explain a whole gamut of decisions -- from cutting the size of their workforces to hiring CEOs at exorbitant salaries. Here's how to ensure success Though a recent phenomenon in India, success coaching began life in the US just after the first World War Where have all the depositors gone? With banks lending Rs 1.15 for every Re 1 of new deposits, it's crunch time at most banks How digital tech is changing films Today every aspect of film production is influenced by digital technology. The latest to hit film making is the digital intermediate (DI) process. In simplest terms, DI is the conversion of film to digital bits and then back to film again. July 13, 2005 Who cares for Bhel? If backdoor MNC entry is a fear, let the government retain a golden share. Why Generation Next must get online Out-of-the-box thinking and technology can help India meet its education challenge. Public expenditure back in fashion But are there risks attached to it? About India's <EM>haats</EM> In India, 72.22 per cent still live in rural areas, even if only 57 per cent earn a living from agriculture. India's real economic freedom index It was the one place in Delhi where leaders and thinkers of all hues could be seen sitting side by side discussing and arguing issues of national and international importance. July 12, 2005 Privatisation not the issue, control is It's not about BHEL, the issue is about who controls the UPA. July 11, 2005 Chinese puzzle irks India Inc Predatory pricing or competitive entry strategy? That's the question now being asked of the bid by Chinese telecom firm Huawei Technologies for public sector BSNL's tender The 1.9 per cent growth economy The pictures in the rural and urban markets are distinct Reliance saga: The unanswered questions Despite the settlement between the Ambani brothers, some basic questions still need to be answered. All you wanted to know about book-building Book-building is a process of price discovery used in public offers. Read on to find out more... Is investing in primary market risky? While there is no dearth of offerings in the primary market, it makes sense for investors to be a trifle more discerning. Political will or political funding? No matter the evidence, the feudal liberals still believe in indirect methods of providing incomes to the poor. July 08, 2005 Reminiscences of a writer Sharing my mistakes and life's challenges has been rewarding. July 07, 2005 India: Of choked cities & free spaces Would the planners of modern India ever find the need and justification for earmarking this scarce resource – land -- for non-commercial exploitation? Can the dollar devalue? The Americans could consider one international currency against which they would devalue July 06, 2005 Just what is securitisation? This article explains the concept of securitisation and how it can change the banking business in India. July 05, 2005 Political fears plague oil hunt The global hunt for energy and raw materials is triggering political fears Get ready for a triple whammy A falling dollar, a bursting of the house price bubble and a jump in bond yields is a possibility July 04, 2005 The coming property bust If the malls, which are the biggest driving force behind high property prices, are unlikely to achieve the projected potential, it is difficult to see how the realty market isn't headed for a major correction. July 02, 2005 Middle class in India has arrived As always, the NCAER (or National Council of Applied Economic Research) survey of households gives us interesting answers to these vital questions. Economic regionalism: The way to go Opposing regionalism on grounds of economic purism does not make much sense. July 01, 2005 Here's how you can be rich! One needs to do proper asset allocation to generate 15 per cent returns over the long term. HCL's unique HR solution She is the most popular lady at HCL with her own website on the company's Intranet. Called Natasha, her job profile is crucial: she is the team mascot for HCL's Employee HR Services group Can ads impact popular culture? Yes, but it must stop addressing 'consumers' and start addressing 'people' Some tips on conflict management The objective of conflict management should not be to eliminate channel conflict but to manage it so that it does not escalate to destructive levels. Unemployed of the world unite Permanent employment means fewer jobs. Higher employment means temporary jobs The Indian gold rush Professionals are gradually discovering it is as good to be in India now as in the West Bahree versus keystroke loggers The episode could happen anywhere. 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