India blows up a monsoon Asia Times | By M K Bhadrakumar | It cuts both ways when an unelected politician heads the government in a democratic country. On the one hand, he may not be adept at the politicking that becomes essential, especially when he leads a coalition government. But on the other hand, unlike a grassroots politician, ...
Malacca Straits in dire straits The Statesman The Straits of Malacca connect the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. It is the shortest sea route between India and China. The 800-km-long Straits, one of the most heavily travelled shipping channels, lies between Sumatra and the Malaya peninsula and passes through three countries, Malaysia, Ind...
India slips in Forbes ranking The Statesman Press Trust of India | NEW DELHI, June 27: India has slipped 13 places to the 64th rank in a global list that measures business climate in 121 countries, as inflation and differences between the government and its Left allies dampened investor confid...
Malacca Straits in dire straits The Statesman The Straits of Malacca connect the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. It is the shortest sea route between India and China. The 800-km-long Straits, one of the most heavily travelled shipping channels, lies between Sumatra and the Malaya peninsula...
The hidden face of Primark fashion The Guardian | The huge fashion store Primark sacked three of its suppliers last week after an investigation for the BBC's Panorama and The Observer uncovered children labouring in Indian refugee camps to produce some of its cheapest garments. Here we reveal the ...
Australia keen on FTA deal with India The Statesman MELBOURNE, June 20: Australia today said it was determined to "seize" the historic opportunity to enhance trade ties with India and seal a free trade agreement (FTA) with the country. | "We are determined to now seize upon what we see as a historic o...
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India wants trade deal by end of next year The Australian | AUSTRALIA and India should aim to complete a free trade agreement by the end of next year, says India's influential Commerce and Industry Minister, Kamal Nath. | In an interview ...
Big ideas The Guardian "No one wrote a great book on the history of the flea," Amitav Ghosh quotes Melville approvingly. "To write a good book you must have a great subject." Coming from a man who seems ...
Indians Bristle At US Criticism on Food Prices Common Dreams | NEW DELHI - Instead of blaming India and other developing nations for the rise in food prices, Americans should rethink their energy policy and go on a diet, say a growing number...
EU gives cautious welcome to India's free trade proposals Khaleej Times | BRUSSELS - India has delivered "useful" proposals for a free trade agreement (FTA) with Europe but a lot of work remains to be done, a European Commission spokesman said Tuesday. | "I think the opening bid is not bad but a lot of work remains to be...
Big ideas The Guardian "No one wrote a great book on the history of the flea," Amitav Ghosh quotes Melville approvingly. "To write a good book you must have a great subject." Coming from a man who seems otherwise the soul of self-effacement, and spoken with his strikingly ...
Indians Bristle At US Criticism on Food Prices Common Dreams | NEW DELHI - Instead of blaming India and other developing nations for the rise in food prices, Americans should rethink their energy policy and go on a diet, say a growing number of politicians, economists and academics here. | Criticism of the Uni...
Jeera futures down on better supply The Times Of India | NEW DELHI: Jeera prices fell marginally on the futures market in early trade today on increased selling by traders on reports of higher arrivals. | At 1125 hrs on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, jeera prices for July delivery contract were down 0.01 per cent to Rs 11,93...
MFs go one up on Ulips, offer free insurance with SIPs The Times Of India | | | | MUMBAI: At a time when retail investors are having second thoughts about investing in equities in the wake of uncertain market conditions, mutual fund houses are leaving no stone unturned to woo them into buying equity schemes. | Mutual funds are spicing up their systematic investment plans (SIPs) with free...
