IPL capers

Saturday, 28 February 2009 07:39 by Rajan Bala

The Indian Premier League (IPL) seems to have an element of Alice in Wonderland to it. When it comes to a big name or two, there seems to be the constant refrain, ‘Will he, won’t he, join the dance? Ricky Ponting has turned his back on the tourney, though the reasons for his decision... [More]

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Is Obama a real protectionist?

Friday, 27 February 2009 16:45 by Bala Murali Krishna

Is US President Barack Obama, who has put in place curbs on H-1B visas for companies that receive government aid, a real protectionist? Or is he, like Sen. John Kerry, merely posturing? India potentially could be the worst affected by the Obama administration curb because it accounts for nearly ... [More]

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Tags:		outsourcing, protectionism, barack obama, pranab mukherjee, montek ahluwalia, kamal nath
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Great escape for the Caribbeans

Tuesday, 24 February 2009 13:50 by Rajan Bala

West Indies cricket finally re-emerged from the shadows of gloom and self-doubt in the post-Viv Richards era when the latest team led by the Jamaican Chris Gayle held on to a nail-biting draw in the second Test in Antigua, despite the pre-match controversy which even led to the shifting of the groun... [More]

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What if Slumdog were...

Tuesday, 24 February 2009 12:02 by Bala Murali Krishna

Slumdog Millionaire is all over the media and in all the blogs. While the movie has been analysed to death, I think not enough light has been shed on what could have been. So, here goes a simple quiz without any prizes: 1. What if Slumdog had been produced in Bollywood: a) Vikas Swarup would hav... [More]

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Stock Analysts - should we listen to them?

Saturday, 21 February 2009 13:23 by Musa Kaiser

Should retail investors pay attention to or igonore investment advice published in media (TV, newspapers, magazine, websites)? [More]

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Who is calling the shots?

Friday, 20 February 2009 14:46 by Rajan Bala

If speculation is rife in media circles that the captain and the chairman of the selection committee do not see eye to on selection matters, it cannot be wished away. Reports, since the Indian teams to New Zealand for Tests and ODIs were picked, have done more than hint that there was more than one ... [More]

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Budget risks middle-class backlash

Wednesday, 18 February 2009 00:26 by Bala Murali Krishna

So the interim budget has come and gone, leaving many shaking their heads in disagreement, and disappointment. The budget has the unmistakable touch of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, even though he is away convalescing from a heart bypass. His hand in the budget is seen not in its economic content b... [More]

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Do We Need Valentine's Day?

Sunday, 15 February 2009 15:22 by Sreejay S

Valentine's Day is over. Lovers loved, expressed their love, exchanged Valentines and in India, got beaten up for their pains. I have two questions. First, is Valentine's Day necessary, especially in India? Second, why is love against our culture? Let us take the first question first. ... [More]

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Keep Vengsarkar away from TV, please

Saturday, 14 February 2009 12:29 by Rajan Bala

Dilip Vengsarkar was a fine batsman, not a great one. Because of his proximity to former BCCI president Sharad Pawar, he held important positions. He was the chief Talent Recruiting Development Officer of the BCCI and then became the chairman of the national selection committee. Du... [More]

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Recession & Hotdogs ...

Wednesday, 11 February 2009 09:37 by Musa Kaiser

The Hotdog Seller story illustrates how some folks are still in Denial about how bad the Recession / Slowdown problem is ... [More]

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