Friday 30 November 2012

Once hurdles are removed, investment in infrastructure will follow capital expenditure in manufacturing - Looking to the Upturn

Total rural income is estimated to reach $1.8 trillion by 2020-21 - Rural India, market of the future
The U.S. special supplement scheme for women, infants and children to prevent undernutrition is a model that India can learn from -Serving up a better alternative for mother and child
While Gujarat’s GDP growth in the last two decades has been notable, it is not reflected in employment, wages, health or education - Poverty amid prosperity

Thursday 29 November 2012

Wednesday 28 November 2012

The naukri job speak index for October indicates an optimistic trend with the index for October at 1162 which is 3% more than September. This comes as a positive trend after three months of consecutive dip in recruitment levels - Hiring trends cautiously optimistic

Sunday 25 November 2012

Anadhra Pradesh government is concentrating on ensuring retention of farmers in agriculture for making the sector sustainable.State to focus on making farming more viable
Government will bear hospital charges, medicine costs for poor - Universal Health Scheme soon

Thursday 22 November 2012

Wednesday 21 November 2012

Tuesday 20 November 2012

India will need to sustain a growth rate of about 8%, for at least the next two decades, to alleviate poverty. This will need energy. We certainly cannot address the current energy situation without factoring in coal and hydrocarbons - Growth and Energy

Thursday 15 November 2012

Tuesday 13 November 2012

The process of economic growth has always been characterised by structural changes - In the service of services
Towards a science rooted in public interest - Environmental Governance

The growth rate in industrial production contracted by 0.4 per cent in September following a dismal performance by the manufacturing sector - Industrial output contracts by 0.4 % in September

Monday 12 November 2012

Opposition to GM crops is still strong, but it does not prevent scientists from pushing the technology ahead - GENETICS FOR DAILY LIFE

We’ll Push Reforms to Power Growth, Govt Tells India Inc - Back on High Growth?

Friday 9 November 2012

Much of the basis for trade liberalisation rests on what is often called the Heckscher-Ohlin-Samuelson (HOS) model which says that trade would not only equalise wage rates between countries but also reduce wage inequality within a country - Trade, Inequality and Poverty
As weather patterns get more unpredictable, nations must start budgeting for natural disasters - Budgeting for Climate Change

Thursday 8 November 2012

A market-determined price is the best option but the Constitution makes it clear that natural resources are a national asset - Has gas pricing policy been mishandled?
The environmental impact of radiation at Chernobyl continues to interest many researchers - Soybean plants at Chernobyl produce fertile seeds
As they do not spell increased crop production, new long-term scientific research on health impacts should involve extensive trials -GM crops should go back to the lab

Wednesday 7 November 2012

Striking the right combination is what enables the organisations to grow and remain competitive - Executives rely on analytical studies for strategic decisions
Communicating well is an important leadership skill. While this is neither simple nor easy, with practice and conscious effort, you can excel in this skill - Communicating as a leader

Tuesday 6 November 2012

Tankha puts the importance of the SHG movement in India in context when he says,with the support from NABARD data Self Help Group(SHG) bank linkage programme effort has shown lead in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu - A little help from others

Monday 5 November 2012

More liberalisation and policy reforms will propel the country into a higher growth trajectory and also help eradicate poverty - India has Potential to Grow at 10%
Governments are hard at work,trying to make cities sustainable as well as geat places to live and work in Creating Sustainable Cities with Tech Props
The Telecommunication sector - STATS GURU

Friday 2 November 2012

The Central government on Thursday approved a hike of up to 20% in the support price of five rabi crops, including pulses and mustard seed, but left wheat untouched, making it clear that grain farmers do not need additional incentive after three consecutive bumper harvests - Govt Hikes MSP of Five Rabi Crops
Markit survey, however, says persistent power shortages dampened output growth  - Oct Manufacturing PMI Rises a Tad, Offers Hope
Interpreting Numbers & Trends Lower order bookings in Europe and the US and slowdown in heavy truck market in China took its toll on the company’s business - Calculus POWERED BY ETIG BHARAT FORGE
RBI Wants Govt to Remove FDI Sectoral Limits - Cutting down on debt