Railway Budget 2009-10: Mamata keeps fares, freight rates unchanged; ups allocation
Railway minister Mamata Banerjee today presented a deficit budget, which envisages no increase in passenger fares or freight rates.
TerreStar-1, world's largest commercial satellite, launched
The world's largest commercial satellite ever, meant for cellphones, was successfully launched Thursday, by Arianespace.
Medvedev asks shipyard to deliver Adm. Gorshkov carrier on time
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has warned a Russian shipyard that there could be ''grave consequences'' if  the refit programme of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya (ex-Adm Gorshkov) failed to meet current schedules.
CNPC, CNOOC to bid for Repsol -YPF's Argentinan arm
In a deal that could be as high as $17 billion China National Petroleum Corporation and China National Offshore Oil Corporation plan to bid jointly  for Spain's biggest oil producer Repsol-YPF
Rio Tinto pulls a coup with rights issue
The success of the world's fifth largest share sale, validates Rio Tinto shareholders' sustained opposition to any deal with China's Chinalco
J&J to invest $1.5 billion in Elan's Alzheimer's drugs
J&J plans to acquire Ireland's Elan Corporation plc's  Alzheimer's immunotherapy programme assets, for $1.5 billion
 

Economic Survey : 2008-09
  Recession fails to dent online advertising revenues in India
  The overall pie hasn't shrunk for online advertisers in India, but the rate of growth has. By Aruna Rathod
  Forget the fiscal deficit, pamper us!
  As the finance minister finalises his budget proposals, an open letter to calm his worries about the fiscal deficit and some suggestions to establish himself as the biggest reformer of all. By Vivek Sharma
  PSU divestment: now is the best time
  As opportunities dry up in the recession-hit 'advanced' economies, foreign funds are increasingly looking at India. The government should seize the moment to accelerate disinvestment in PSUs, argues Jagannadham Thunuguntla
  The root of the matter
  Nine months after an attempted land grab on the Amarnath pilgrimage route set Kashmir ablaze, the valley is in  turmoil once again. This time the cause is personal and heart-rending. By  Prem Shankar Jha
  Most shoots are not yet fully green
  Going by the big surge in optimism, it may seem the Indian economy has left all its woes behind. But, tempering the heady feeling with a bit of caution will do us no harm. By Vivek Sharma
  Great Recession to just another regular recession?
  Thanks to aggressive policy measures, it is possible that the worst of this global recession is behind us. But, those expecting a swift and smooth recovery are likely to be disappointed and the budding euphoria is definitely misplaced. By Shivshanker Verma
  They were a great team
  The BJP's link with the RSS has now become an obstacle to the acquisition of power and that explains the party's stunning defeat in the 2009 elections. By Prem Shankar Jha
  Hybrid cars: how far will they go?
  In the economic downturn, hybrid cars have crossed the bridge from being a fad to becoming mainstream family vehicles, writes Jagdeep Worah
  Social networking: customer service goes social
  Some companies  are using the explosive growth in online social networking to provide customer service and support through these sites. By Ian Jacobs, senior analyst, customer interaction technologies, Datamonitor
  e-Retail storms ahead through recession
  The key for individual retailers is to formulate two clear strategies, one for succeeding through the recession and one targeting growth beyond this, as the online channel begins to approach maturity, says Malcolm Pinkerton, senior retail analyst, and Matthew Piner, retail analyst, Verdict Research
  Pakistan army spokesman fights media war
  Almost three million people have flooded out of what was once a tranquil tourist destination, and the military fears that among the mass movement of humanity there will be those plotting to strike at the heart of Pakistan's cities. By CNN correspondent Dan Rivers
  Sell in May and go away
  If recent movements have taught us anything it's that profits can evaporate quickly in exceptionally volatile markets, writes Richard Quest, CNN's London correspondent.
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