Steel consolidation

JSW's acquisition of Ispat points at welcome consolidation in the domestic steel industry, and more.

The move pitchforks JSW Steel to the top position in terms of installed capa.. Read full story

Welcome clarification

Speaking at a roundtable discussion on the report on market infrastructure institutions by a committee that he had headed, former RBI governor Bimal Jalan made two observations that significantly a.. Read full story

Only ministers matter

It's easier for an Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the Asian Games than to be treated with respect even at a function where she or he is supposed to be the chief guest!

Af.. Read full story

Know your onions

The government would appear to be in denial on the food front.

We have a normal monsoon and so food prices will come down, forcing overall inflation also down to reasonable leve.. Read full story

Being Caesar's wife

Congress President Sonia Gandhi's five-point plan to counter corruption, announced during the recent plenary session of the party and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's offer to appear before the Publ.. Read full story

Hurley Warne-ings

For many, flirtatious behaviour is evidence of lack of character.

Now it has been reduced to just 140 of them, it is not surprising that the terms of endearment have become shor.. Read full story

Still not insured

The decision of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irda) to allow insurance companies to invest in infrastructure funds is a welcome move that will benefit both the issuer.. Read full story

Rusi topi, red or not

With Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's current visit, leaders of all the five permanent members of the UN Security Council have visited India in the last six months.

The point.. Read full story

Winning ways

That Bollywood is India’s new clear weapon in the battle for the hearts and minds of South Asia and further afield is well known.

There is scarcely a country in the world .. Read full story

Chinese wall remains

The most striking thing about the visit to India of Chinese prime minister Wen Jiabao was the hard focus on outstanding issues between the two countries, instead of the usual search for that tiny p.. Read full story