Economy : But here’s what govt needs to recognise: 8% growth means 12 mn jobs created annually, 5.5% growth creates only 8 mn jobs. And low growth cannot be inclusive growth - GDP Number: Bad, But Could Have Been Worse

Developers could not find the model of affordable housing viable as they used same resources for premium projects and due to rise in cement and steel prices - Developers don't find affordable homes 'affordable'

The second version of the JNNURM must focus on putting systems in place that stop the extensive wastage of water in urban areas- Managing our cities’ water

The laws controlling clinical tests are weak in India.As a result, unsuspecting tribals, villagers and even students are used as guinea pigs - Trial by error

Socio -Economy : India ranks among the lowest in the world in public spending on health, but the private spending is one of the highest - Private health care no panacea

Economy : Decline in fixed investment growth is a source of concern - First quarter GDP growth at decade low of 5.5 %

Economy : The announcement of the growth data for the first quarter of the current year (April-June 2012) was keenly awaited for reasons other than the usual ones - The trend is clear

Hospitals can learn from other service industries how to better serve their primary and secondary customers - Hospitals are not factories

The evolving information technology in banking can not only help introduce transparency and reduce costs for the banks, but also improve customer service and reach, while enabling financial inclusion - Technology as agent of change in Indian banking

Economy : Refiners, power and fertiliser producers to benefit the most from the fall in prices - Natural Gas Spot Prices Drop 20%

From India to China,growth models must adjust to a darkening global outlook - The emerging Slowdown

Economy : The Cabinet Committee has passed the proposal seeking a total ban on employing children under 14 years and of 14-18 year olds in hazardous occupations - Finally, the will for the right ban

The growing incidence of violent confrontations between peri-urban communities and municipal authorities in big cities over mindless dumping of garbage underscores the urgent need for environmentally sustainable solutions - Trashing the suburbs

Economy : The Planning Commission’s draft 12th Plan for health has attracted much debate and controversy - Anybody ill here and seen a doctor yet?

While the penicillin business sale deal will help lower the company’s debt, the Street is awaiting
more clarity on the product road map to rerate the scrip - Not yet ready to bloom

Economy : An anthology of independent evaluations of MGNREGA shows that it has provided income security, improved health, narrowed the gender gap and created useful assets - Much more than a survival scheme

Careful analysis suggests the supply side of the economy is still capable of sustaining nine per cent growth - Supplying demand

Agriculture : ‘Jal’ cyclone hit the standing paddy crop very badly in rabi-2011.Plans are afoot to distribute black gram, green gram, and maize seed - Scanty rainfall casts shadow over paddy yield in five mandals

MONSOON IN INDIA Rainfall for the period June 1, 2012, to Aug 28, 2012 - August rains best among recent drought years

Agriculture : The Krishna Western Delta (KWD) is in the grip of severe agrarian crisis and farmers who have pinned their hopes for a normal kharif are looking worried a lot - Dry spell shatters hopesof paddy farmers