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Bangalore's rain-catcher: A man who never had to pay corporation for water

"Shivakumar believes your house should give you a return on your investment," his wife, Suma Shivakumar says.

It's all about employee metrics: Paradox of HCL Technologies

While HCL has been growing faster than the industry, the growth has been primarily driven by Infrastructure management, which has a different business model compared to regular IT Services

GDP, manufacturing PMI at historic lows: Chidu needs to act now

PMI falls to 50-month low in May, production falls for the first time since March 2009. Expectedly, the clamor is for yet another rate cut

How protecting Great Indian Bustard can save other endangered species

Endangered species like the chinkara, spiny tail lizard, fox, and there are a lot more others that will benefit if wasteland areas come under protection just like forest areas.

Green cause: Here's a spot-fixing that will actually work

These spot fixes refer to places in the city that needed urgent attention because they were either littered or creating a nuisance for people in the area. Bangalore has had and still continues to have huge issues with garbage, and in one way, these spot fixes clean up common dumping areas.

Why a global fight against cancer is a good idea

In a substantive paper published today in the journal Nature Reviews, a group of authors from Singapore, the USA and Brazil evaluate the cost of cancer medication in low and middle income countries.

No action: M&A deal value slumps 75% in first quarter

PE values also fall 39%, but exits seen likely this year

Tainted stocks: Which one will tumble in the next scam?

In every bear market, stocks with dubious linkages tumble out of favour. We should expect the same in the current bear market.

March IIP boosts green shoots theory, but it's not a recovery

Green shoots need to be nurtured. But will a government fighting a scandal a day be able to do that?

PE, M&A activity seen growing in agri, food on consumption story

Cross-border action may rise; Temasek-Godrej Agrovet deal largest in PE space

Rate cut probability low from here on, but India Inc wants more

Ball now in govt court to boost growth, experts say; India Inc wants more

Hawkish RBI decides to loosen purse strings, but only this time

Enough indication that lengthy monetary easing unlikely; growth estimates cut sharply to 5.7%; CAD biggest risk

Will RBI's bite be as hard as its bark yesterday?

RBI points to high consumer price inflation and headline inflation remaining above threshold

Old fizz in a new bottle: Will Pepsi's new bottle change its fortunes?

The jury is out on the business impact of this change and whether it will significantly improve Pepsi's fortunes.

Don't rejoice just yet. Falling gold prices may not reduce CAD

High price sensitivity of demand may actually increase Indians' demand for gold and eventually end up with little or no impact on the CAD.

Ford Mess: Ford, JWT and WPP have overreacted

Ford's done the right thing by withdrawing a campaign which generated negative PR. They've even done the right thing by apologising. JWT and WPP are also correct so far as their apologies are concerned - but that should have been the end of that. Withdraw the ad, and go back to business as usual.

India is on a good wicket, never mind the Fitch bitch

Despite the enveloping gloom, India's position is nowhere as bad as the rating agencies think it is. But if this spurs action, we will do well.

Ekla Chalo Re: Chidambaram soldiers on despite challenges

Despite all the challenges, the good news is the FM is determined to continue on the reforms path

How JWT scam ads got Ford India in a mess

Ads such as these are popularly called 'scam' ads - ads that are created not to sell products and services, but to win awards at awards shows such as the Abby or at Cannes.

With gold sinking, how good is property for investment today?

More and more regulations are being brought in to subdue the appetite for speculation in this sector. Also, the lowest entry point is definitely much higher than for gold.

The Hindu's editor opens up new paid news debate

Varadarajan's clarification on an IIPM write-up opens up a Pandora's Box and a new debate for media watchers to mull over. Is a paid for write up called a write-up or article or would it, as Varadarajan seems to believe, be called an advertisement?

Auto makers could hike prices soon, sector may bounce back

Softer interest rates, new product launches and exports may help auto sector bounce back after dismal showing so far.

Inflation undershoots expectations, bets rise for another rate cut

Coming after a series of depressing developments on the economic front, the latest inflation figure is bound to give a fillip to those segments clamoring for another rate cut when the RBI meets on 3 May to decide its monetary policy stance.

Why gold prices tanking to 2-yr low is good for equities, bonds

Gold prices falling are an indication of stability in currency markets and inflation expectations. The fact that risk aversion is going out of the market is highly positive for equities. The fact that risk appetite is back globally will sink into Indian markets at some point of time or the other.