Monthly Archives: December 2012

Democracy in peril

Emergency spoilst Indira Gandhi’s image Emergency can be termed as a black spot on Indian democracy or at best the greatest political crime ever. The chief protagonist of this crime, Indira Gandhi can never be forgiven for her self-centeredness and … Continue reading

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Lehman, take a bow!

Indian banks at that time were hardly bankable Once you have gone through this story of banking in colonial India, you will wonder if banking regulation in India is really as unwanted as it is touted to be. During a … Continue reading

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How the ‘best’ got the better of the ‘worst weathers’

First came the slowdown avalanche, they continued climbing… Then came the storm, they climbed further… Then came competitors criticising their weaknesses; but they’d reached the summit by then! B&E’s manish k. pandey & deepak r. patra closely analyse how the … Continue reading

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Farewell to alms? Not so soon…

A change in plans and not in intent is the need of the hour Life for the laymen after the collapse of Lehman Brothers has been rife with troubles. From being handed the pink slips by their bosses to seeing … Continue reading

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Now pay for what you “don’t” eat

Indian politicians make us proud again; we pay for unused moneys The Hayashi Ya Japanese restaurant on the upper west side of Manhattan (857 9th Ave; no, we haven’t been there) is quite amusing in that it charges patrons for … Continue reading

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Is he the ‘suitable boy’?

It would not be surprising if Vivek Paul is actually being considered for the role, but his experience may not fit the bill. Right Mr. Tata? His name springs up whenever there is a crisis of leadership in any big … Continue reading

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INTERVIEW: NARENDRA MODI

B&E’s Priyanka Rai engages in an exclusive one on one with Gujarat CM Narendra Modi B&E: If ever you are made the Prime Minister of India, what is it that you would want to do? NM: First of all there … Continue reading

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OLATHANG HOTEL

An economic slowdown must not keep globe trekkers from going places. And one way of cutting on the cost is to not opt for a luxurious spa resort but to go for nature’s bestowment. A perfect option in Bhutan would … Continue reading

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WEALTH DESTROYERS

GE’s disappointing performance can be mostly attributed to the company’s exposure to financial services, which accounts for half of GE’s earnings Let’s begin with the motherlode of all eroding agents – General Electric. As on November 15, 2008, the diversified … Continue reading

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