August deadline set for India-Iran pipeline pact May 2, 2006
Iran on Tuesday said India had not been ‘ousted’ from the proposed $7-billion tri-nation pipeline, even as it set an August deadline for New Delhi to sign an agreement on the project.
Indians repatriated to fill key Coke posts
Ringing in changes at key senior positions, Coca Cola India is in the process of repatriating Indians from overseas postings, including China, Sri Lanka, Denmark and Atlanta.
India asks US to tighten IPR rules
Concerned over attempts to monopolise its traditional knowledge, India on Tuesday asked the United States to tighten its Intellectual Property Rights regime and put in place proper disclosure norms for companies filing for patents.
BSE denies favouritism towards Anil Ambani
The Bombay Stock Exchange on Tuesday said no rule was overlooked while deciding to include the company in the Sensex - the elite index of top 30 companies - in place of Tata Power.
Hundreds of Families in Brazil Evacuate Plantation of Major Wood-Pulp Producer
Hundreds of families in the northeastern state of Bahia vacated the eucalyptus plantation of a major Brazilian wood-pulp producer Thursday after being assured they would be compensated with land.
Ford to Promote Green Investments to Consumers
Ford Motor Co. said it will give consumers concerned about harmful greenhouse emissions an opportunity to invest in clean energy projects via a new Web Site that will calculate suggested investments based on the amount of carbon dioxide produced while driving.
Power Plant Waste Eyed for Green Building
Coal-burning power plants spend millions disposing of fly ash, a fine powder loaded with mercury, lead and other toxic chemicals. Henry Liu has a solution to the quandary of fly ash disposal: He wants to bring it into our homes and offices.
The new Kotak fund offers twin benefits
So there you are, the fund that attempts to give you an upside leverage when the market climbs and downside protection of capital when it dips.
3 equity funds to avoid
The problem with a bull market is that it distorts the picture for investors. Suddenly investors become more ‘adventurous’ and are willing to take on more risk than what their risk appetite permits for the lure of earning a higher return.
MIPs: What are they all about
MIPs are debt-oriented funds with a mandate to invest a portion (generally upto 20 per cent) of their assets in equities.
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