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June 01, 2006
'You make money when you differ with the Street'
Use your original thinking to do something, which you think is right.

Go, grab that pie of British realty
Land in the UK is a precious commodity–and skyrocketing prices reflect this. Here's how you can buy into a piece of this action, sitting right here in India.

'Buy after a couple of days'
Act more like traders; buy after a couple of days of panic and exit when things bounce back

Markets headed for a major correction
Shah feels that the market breadth indicates that it is headed for a bit of a major correction going forward.

Money risks women face
Women face a multitude of risks at each life stage

FII outflows to persist in near-term
India country funds saw an outflow of $700 million

May 31, 2006
Be ready with cash to buy at lower levels
Salil Sharma says that people who are into markets for more than a year, should start picking up stocks in a small quantities.

9800-10,000 is strong support zone for Sensex
Over a 12 months horizon, this entire situation will get corrected

How to live happily ever after
The chase for making money indeed gives us a thrill, which we interpret as happiness

'If India has big plans, global money is available'
India's challenges: infrastructure, large fiscal deficit, low FDI

There is still poison in the system: Jagdish Malkani
Though quality stocks have retreated 10-15-20 per cent from their recent highs, it's time for cherry picking.

Anil Ambani's recipe for success
The litmus test of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani group's rebranding is not just the immediate success of how the external changes are perceived, but in how well it can transform its very corporate character.

It's time to pick up stocks: Baliga
We see the markets consolidating for the next two months

May 30, 2006
Indian pharma's enviable journey
The drug industry is at an inflection point and it could take off explosively.

They aren't CRYing for help!
CRY has changed its positioning to focus on children's rights. Will it still connect with donors?

Three hidden mid-cap gems
Hemindra Hazari of Karvy Stock Broking discusses three stocks from the smallcap and midcap space that he likes in the current market.

5 GREAT tips for safe investment
A structured approach to fund selection with a systematic checklist to achieve it is of utmost importance.

Hot stocks and sectors for this week
The experts advise investors to buy on declines and average at lower levels

May 29, 2006
BPO recipe: Quality and a dash of M&A
Unless you glamourise it, the youngsters who are getting into the universities and schools will not want to get in

How to value a stock: An expert's view
He was among the first Indian analysts to work for foreign institutional investors

One billionaire's pudding is another's poison
Even the billionaires of the world have not made their money following any one holy gr

India: A hotspot for clinical trials
India is fast emerging as an attractive destination for conducting global clinical trials due to availability of vast pool of patients and also well-trained medical professionals and sophisticated technological infrastructure.

Where is the market headed?
Two veteran chartists thrash out the prospects for stocks

Death of tax saving investments?
EET would make longer-term investment options more attractive. Insurance schemes – and not investment schemes – will probably be the most preferable tax-saving instrument.

May 27, 2006
If it's dog's life, let's lead it
Pet owners are spending obscene sums on food, toys, even clothing

Of management, trust and investing
Jamshed Desai of IL&FS Investment told CNBC-TV18, how he goes about rating managements

The lure of Sonepat land
Sonepat is fast becoming a hot spot for real estate developers.

Go green: India Inc's latest mantra
An increasing number of offices, IT parks and companies in India are turning eco-friendly and using recycled materials for construction.

How Bollywood makes money
The increasing corporatisation of the Hindi film industry will soon make it impossible to lose money on a movie, even if it flops at the box office.

Tools to spruce up your PC
You should regularly spruce up your PC with software to get the best out of it

May 26, 2006
She made a difference to Kotak Bank
Mumbai has the potential to become a powerful and truly world class financial centre

Where will the Sensex be this year-end?
Leading market experts believe that the Sensex will trade in a wide range of 11,500-14,000

It is a threat to Microsoft Office!
The OpenOffice suite includes word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, vector drawing and database components.

How best to negotiate your salary
We take a look at what's available and how you can use this to your advantage

May 25, 2006
'Sensex will end the year at 11,400'
Asian and emerging markets are close to their bottom, and that valuations are looking more reasonable in Asia and India.

PCs to get a facelift with a 'skin'
The skins will help users personalise their machines, giving them the colour, picture or design of their choice

Survival guide for demat account holders
Looking for the exit after Sebi's DP ban? A roadmap and your survival guide.

May 24, 2006
How to profit through mutual funds
The right way to benefit from MFs is to balance the risk as well as the potential to earn.

Move over bears and bulls, it's the pig's doomsday
The key to being a successful long-term investor is designing a well-diversified asset-allocation game plan that suits your timeline and tolerance for risk

'We remain positive on India for medium term'
One has to bear in mind that India has been a very big beneficiary of large flows of global risk taking appetite

Deluge nearly over; invest in largecaps over midcaps
The crash is a blessing in disguise for those investors who could not afford large cap stocks earli

Can it create History in India?
The History Channel in India has shifted gear from being an infotainment to a more broader-focused entertainment channel.

How India's IT biggies can grow
The next step forward for Indian software leaders is to acquire consulting capabilities

May 23, 2006
'Current levels very attractive for investing'
With today's current level, it is very attractive for us.

FIIs are here for a long time: FM
The small investors must heed the advice of mutual funds and remain invested.

Selling India to foreign funds
It is about getting long-term money into India

When being greedy pays
There are only two seasons in the stock market, one is bullish and one is bearish.

May 22, 2006
Bright spots in a grim market
Investment advisor P N Vijay says FMCG is looking strong

'Stay away from midcaps for the next 2-3 weeks'
Technical analyst at JM Morgan Stanley, Gautam Shah expects the Sensex to slip to four-digits with a medium term target of 9000.

'Stock markets are like supermarkets'
With market volatility increasing every day, investors need to touch base with some basic rules of investing.

Markets will remain under pressure: Marc Faber
Investment guru Marc Faber believes that this is a good time to get rid of assets and park money in two-year treasury bills

'Good that the market is off peak'
Peter Douglas of GFIA Singapore expected a substantial correction in India.

How to save further losses; 12 rules
With the markets sliding leaps and bounds, you need to keep your calm and find ways to cushion the free fall

Market rife with speculation: Mehraboon Irani
Mehraboon Irani of Darashaw and Company says that investors are very scared and the market is rife with speculations.

'Fair value for Sensex is at 8500'
India remains attractive and the economy is strong

Markets: Short-term recovery likely but...
...a pattern of lower tops and lower bottoms indicates that in the intermediate term markets will move downwards.

12 questions on the market fall
Indian stock markets witnessed their worst week ever with the Sensex tumbling 1347 points in five trading sessions. Here is all you need to know.

May 20, 2006
Why this business centre is different
It is not even a year old, but Realtech Projects has interesting designs on business centres in India.

Some stylish tiles for your floors
The tile market in India hots up with companies offering a wide range to customers.

Here's the NEW Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia
Calling forth the Evo spirit in the Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia.

These hotels have a story to tell
Next time you book into a hotel look around carefully, you might be offered a slice of history.

May 19, 2006
Smart strategies for unpredictable markets
All of us need to develop ways to deal with volatility. Let us analyze various strategies for both existing, as well as new investors to handle volatility.

Falling markets: Top tips for you
Time in the market and not timing the market is what makes the difference between a successful investor and an also-ran.

Own a car? Read the fine print
If your car has been damaged while in the workshop, ensure that you are not the one paying the repair bill.

'India in a 10-year bull phase'
I would say don't look at the market because fundamentally our economy is good and one has to see the economic story of the country and not only the market.

Time for fresh investments: Fund managers
Fund managers are unperturbed by Thursday's fall and see it as a good investment opportunity.

May 18, 2006
Want a study loan? Read this first
Banks are getting more reluctant to extend study loans thanks to the extent of default in this segment. A look at the new roadblocks on the education highway.

Tax return: Dos and Don'ts
Filing tax returns is a simple process, but don't give it a miss.

May 17, 2006
How to profit from your mutual fund
Mutual funds as an investment choice tower over other choices as they offer everything an investor looks for: easy availability, liquidity, transparency, decent returns.

When to sell your mutual fund
By selling a MF from just a profit-booking perspective, you may be selling off a portfolio with good long-term potential. So take care.

May 16, 2006
What should retail investors do now?
Experts advise retail investors to get into the falling market, keeping in mind strong fundamentals and time horizon of more than a year.

Own midcap stocks? Then don't worry
All the major indices were tumbling in the markets since Monday. The Midcap Index was down over 4% Monday and was seen slipping today as well. So what will be the fate of this momentum driven space? Experts reveal it all.

Indian markets may correct by 30%: Faber
Investment Guru Marc Faber expects most markets, including India, to see a 30% correction, which is likely in, both, equities and commodities.

Next 2-3 days are crucial: Freeman
According to Malcolm Freeman of Ambrian Partners, this correction was a kind of fund liquidation. But he maintains that fundamentally nothing has changed.

May 15, 2006
Sensex tanks: What to buy now?
Analysts are not too concerned about the Sensex fall. They see it as an opportunity to buy and get into good stocks.

Biggest falls and gains of the Sensex
Here are some of the biggest falls and gains in the Indian stock market history.

Is your PC fit for playing games?
You may want to play a game on your PC. But is it equipped to handle the task? Here are pointers to find out.

What the future holds for Air Deccan
Air Deccan's LCC model is a good one, but it could take time to play out.

It takes 14 secs to crack your password
Loss or theft of data on your PC, laptop or mobile could cripple you.

How to make money on the Net
Selling online is a great strategy if you go about it smartly. You save time, money and effort, and you could end up with a good business.

Two women prove how successful feminine <I>shakti</I> can be!
The West may be miles ahead of us, when it comes to biotech research but these two women have atleast given us a good start.

How DLF plans to use IPO money
DLF will use its IPO proceeds in part to acquire land, complete on-going projects and retire debts.

May 13, 2006
Is India's mobile user base number right?
Telcos are inflating numbers to get more spectrum, says a study.

Tata Motors has an Ace up its sleeve
Tata Motors has notched early gains for Ace through a carefully crafted strategy. It is now unfolding plans for the next step.

Adobe plans Japan story in India
What operators need to do is to build their networks, get a steady subscriber base and get their act together for 3G (third generation) spectrum.

A PC that doubles up as a TV
You can use the Microsoft Media Centre as a PC or a TV.

How does your company motivate you?
Indian companies are finding novel ways to motivate employees.

May 12, 2006
Govt will curb cement prices from Monday: Kamal Nath
The government is looking concerned over the rising cement prices. On Friday, Union Commerce Minister Kamal Nath met the members of the Cement Association, where he asked them to address the issue by taking effective steps.

How RBI move hits your loans
Although the Reserve Bank of India has left interest rates alone, the new provisioning norms could impact your personal finances.

How to make a fortune overnight in stocks
If you are addicted to the rush of trading and the thrill of making a killing in the stock market, then technical analyst G Devanathan takes you through the steps on how to make more money and avoid those pesky losses.

Take India seriously: Morgan Stanley boss
India is a market, a story, a country, an economy. . . and investors need to take it seriously, says Morgan Stanley, MD, Stephen Roach.

May 11, 2006
How to play Reliance Petroleum now?
Experts give their views on what must one do with this stock ahead.

Voice rings in big bucks for telecom firms
The mobile telephony market is showing a lot of promise. Indian mobile voice and data services -- which will include voice, data and value-added services (VAS) -- are estimated at over $8 billion annually.

May 10, 2006
Mahesh Chokhani's tips to be a great investor
Director of Enam, Mahesh Chokhani brings the benefit of his expertise over long years of trading in the market. He gives away a few of his secrets, so that a lay investor can benefit.

Longer Bull Run = Bigger bubble: Marc Faber
The longer a bull market lasts, the more likely it is that it will end in a colossal bubble, says Marc Faber.

May 09, 2006
The IPO gravy train
Going forward, investors will have to exercise caution while investing in IPOs.

Schooling is an effective job quota
38% of college-enrolled are SC/STs and OBCs - this is also their share of top jobs.

Are car owners being fleeced?
The road tax that is charged to the buyer is on ex-showroom price, not the ex-factory price as mandated.

How did these NFOs fare?
New diversified equity fund offerings collected Rs 25,000 crore in 2005. An analysis on their performance

India's BEST mutual funds, ranked!
The Outlook Money Mutual Funds rankings show that diversified equity funds have stolen the show this year.

May 08, 2006
Can Sony take on Apple iPod?
Sony Ericsson has a new set of phones that sound quite like they should... so should Apple iPod be losing sleep?

The man whom demat traders must fear
Anantaraman has a record of passing at least a couple of hundred orders ever since he stepped into Sebi

Is your demat account safe? Take care!
Here are some dos and don'ts to protect yourself from fraudulent debits

Strong rupee = bad news for IT stocks
If the rupee continues to be strong, IT will be a less enticing investment.

May 06, 2006
The other side of the world's richest Indian
In a rare interview at their palatial mansion in London, Mittal and his wife Usha open up to .

50? Here's a house JUST for you
Senior citizens have reason to smile, with real estate developers readying plush apartments and homes for them.

Know all about Merc E280
Return of petroldom with the new Mercedes-Benz E280.

ICICI's $1.4 billion shopping basket
With an overflowing fund, ICICI Venture is foraying into realty, management buyouts and helping Indian companies make acquisitions abroad

Almost ALL services may be taxed
It is more than likely that in the next few years, all services will have to pay the tax except for a few essential services.

TV on your mobile. Soon
Eight million mobile TV-enabled handsets are projected to be sold in 2006 the world over

Are wired networks here to stay?
Jeong H Kim who spearheads Lucent Technologies' Bell Labs as its president and Phil Edholm, chief technology officer and VP (strategy & architecture enterprise solutions and packet networks), Nortel express their views on technology

The 10 hottest job sectors in US
Small employers are creating jobs at a breakneck pace. Here are the industries they're influencing, and the opportunities that lie within them.

May 05, 2006
The colours of BIG profit
Growing demand, dynamic innovations and trim bottomline paint a pretty picture for the company.

Mittal's bid: The INSIDE story
Lakshmi Mittal's bid for Arcelor will open any day now. The strain of the battle is telling on both Mittal and Dollé. But neither will accept defeat.

Godrej plan: Get paid before a job
Sales Academy targets front-end sales executives.

May 04, 2006
US firms fight for new talent
As the labor market tightens, employers are going to ever greater lengths to lure top performers. How aggressive are you willing to get?

How to create a GREAT career
Monster.com? History. Networks? Everywhere. Five trends that will shape your career in the coming decade.

India's TOP 5 mutual funds
Smart, unique strategies will create tomorrow's mutual fund winners.

May 03, 2006
India's friend from Harvard
Professor Galbraith will always be remembered as a great friend who did much to put Indian agriculture on a sound footing and ushered in the computer revolution in India.

Taming the boss from hell
Ambition, self-confidence, even a little bloodlust--all can be part of a great biz leader. They can also wreak havoc on an organization. Now, for the executive from hell, help is on the way.

May 02, 2006
Nokia still leads in India, but. . .
Nokia's leadership may be undisputed, but other handset manufacturers are trying to catch up.

A contact lens for only Rs 90
How contact lens makers are trying to get customers to discard their spectacles.

May 01, 2006
Indian techies never had it better!
Even as Indian tech majors cash in on the growing demand for offshoring, they face rising attrition and wage inflation that could pressure margins.

Sensex @ 12,000: What should investors do
Since markets have run up sharply over the past few months, investors should take a relook at their asset allocation and focus on stocks that hold potential for outperformance.

April 29, 2006
Know all about MAN!
MAN is a German conglomerate with interests in commercial vehicles, refineries, steel mills, turbines, diesel engines, large diesel engines and larger diesel engines.

Everyone's eyeing Indian realty pie
From foreign and domestic funds, banks and HNIs, everyone is queuing up for a piece of the expanding Indian real estate pie.

Chinese firms aim big in India
Understanding the Indian market - which is not only about price but is value sensitive - is the new buzzword in the boardrooms of Chinese companies.

April 28, 2006
I am proud to be Indian: L N Mittal
In a rare interview with at his palatial mansion in London, Mittal opens a little-known side to his personality.

Kalanidhi Maran: A 'Sunshine' story
Sun TV's shares made a spectacular debut at the stock market, instantly catapulting Maran into the league of billionaires.

April 26, 2006
Should there be quotas in the private sector?
With just 8.4 million jobs in the organised private sector, as compared to 104 million SC/STs in the workforce, the impact can only be marginal.

Music OK please
Blaupunkt is targeting commercial vehicles for its coach entertainment products.

B-schools vs experience: What's better?
The difference between doing well at B-school and being a good, effective manager is the difference between simulation and reality

India's IT biggies are playing Cupid
In the present, employee-centric environment, most organisations are open to the concept of an office spouse.

April 25, 2006
The booming world of mobile entertainment
As the mobile data market takes off, television, music and film companies are the first gainers. The question is: can mobile operators become media companies?

Indians are richer than you thought
... and international luxury brands are out to get them to spend more.

April 24, 2006
How these mutual funds scored 100%
Nine mutual funds scored centum last fiscal by picking the right stocks across winning sectors like capital goods, construction and auto.

Big business comes in small packs
Paper Products caters to the high end of its target market, and has a 45 per cent share.

April 22, 2006
These chefs are celebrities too
Internationally, many chef-restaurateurs have turned into media celebrities. Is the trend catching on in India?

Volkswagen Phaeton now in India
Phaeton comes across as a car that's right in the S-Class league

Jazz up that workplace!
Who says offices have to be boring? An increasing number of them are shedding the drab look and going in for a brand new image.

How to plan an office party
Perhaps we never think about the face behind the festivities until we have a reason to complain.

Check out these cool video camcorders
The market, modestly pegged at around 1,50,000 units this year, is almost virgin territory for leading players like JVC, Sony, Canon and Kodak.

India's power woes may finally be over
The newfound optimism about the power sector may be justified. The numbers show that reforms are finally bearing fruit.

April 21, 2006
3G: India to outpace Japan soon
A recent study projects that by 2010, India will have 21.3 million 3G users.

How Anil Ambani plans to woo rural India
Reliance Communications is banking on data in rural pockets and broadband in cities to lure customers.

April 20, 2006
The Sensex journey: From 1,000 to 12,000!
Robust portfolio investments and heavy fund buying lifted the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex past the magical 12,000-mark.

Touch, use, enjoy. . . then buy
Digital experience lounges now allow you to touch, feel, try and use technology products before you buy.

The story behind DLF's success
The DLF chairman on how conviction and foresight have made his company the biggest name in real estate development.

Digital convergence? What's that?
What does all the talk about digital convergence mean to the consumer?

How James Bond saved the world
Biometric solutions are helping organisations tighten security loopholes.

The 5 WISE laws of investing
James Montier is a financial heretic. And among London's banking set, he's winning plenty of converts.

April 19, 2006
That dream job may be hard to find
Despite the boom in the job market, employers find it difficult to fill key positions. Is there room for you?

Will sports drinks survive in India?
Sports drinks are still an unheard-of category in India. Will Stamina and Gatorade change that?

April 18, 2006
Amazing story of US' iconic candy maker
How the maker of Marshmallow Peeps finally leveraged its intellectual property.

April 17, 2006
The accidental fund manager
The energetic 45-year-old Chief Investment Officer at UTI Mutual Fund says he is just getting started and has a long way to go.

How Idea deal will benefit Birla
A higher stake in Idea Cellular will improve Aditya Birla Nuvo's profitability.

April 15, 2006
Mukesh Ambani's great gamble
If Mukesh Ambani has his way - and why wouldn't he? - then yes, work on Navi Mumbai will begin in September this year, a new city, one third the size of existing Mumbai, and a probable rival to some of the swankiest cities in the world.

Luxury getaway villas for mini-breaks!
The increasingly essential need to maintain sanity and tranquillity for city dwellers is being tapped by developers. Most people adore Goa.

April 14, 2006
Why ICICI's rural foray thrived
If ICICI Bank has found profits in rural India, it's taken a rare leadership.

April 13, 2006
How to fix General Motors
Some street-smart entrepreneurs were asked how they would fix the struggling Detroit automaker. One suggestion: a 100% money-back guarantee on all new cars.

April 12, 2006
What is the 49.5% quota all about?
HRD minister Arjun Singh has mooted that reservervations in higher education institutions should be increased to 49.5%. So what does this mean? Read on…

How ITC's filling up schoolbags
ITC's stationery business is already the No. 2 player in the organised market. Here's how it plans to fill schoolbags with its Classmates notebooks.

April 11, 2006
Will the new Dettol strategy work?
Reckitt Benckiser's new initiative has a simple message: think germ-kill, think Dettol. Will it work?

These are India's most valuable brands
Brand Finance's study of the most valuable Indian brands has several surprises.

April 10, 2006
What salary will you draw this year?
Salaries are on a spiral as companies pay astronomically to hire and retain the best - sometimes as much as 200 per cent more than current estimates.

RIL's big plans don't come cheap
Riding on a grandiose script penned by its cash-rich and capable parent, Reliance Industries, the new born Reliance Petroleum comes with an asking price of Rs 27,000 crore.

April 08, 2006
How to feng shui your living room
Feng Shui, which translates literally as "wind-water", is an ancient Chinese art, based on notions of positive and negative energy.

The real estate boom reaches east Delhi
Previously hopelessly unfashionable areas such as Ghaziabad and Greater Noida are becoming attractive to many developers.

People who live in steel houses
An increasing number of architects are trying to sell a suspicious Indian public the numerous virtues of a steel house.

Linux a BIG hit in India
Linux is gradually gaining acceptance and credibility in Indian enterprises.

April 07, 2006
'Our $100 laptops will run on human power'
It will come with at least two means of charging: with your arms and your feet

Cool trends in India's ICE sector
Over the last one year, the ICE (information technology, communications and entertainment) age has truly caught up with India.

Beware! Your boss is tracking you
Vehicle tracking is helping businesses improve their logistics.

How IT is changing rural India
Companies are trying to bridge the "digital divide".

April 06, 2006
Check out these cool sunglasses
Now that summer is rolling around, one thing that you do have to do is invest in a good pair of sunglasses.

The face behind Munjal eSystems
Having honed her skills in the fields of consultancy, implementation and support services for enterprise resource planning, supply chain management and customer relationship management, this third generation entrepreneur is hungry for more.

Content protection gains ground in India
A global player in content security solutions providing encryption technology to its clients across 60 countries, Irdeto plans to focus on India in a big way

April 05, 2006
Are Indian executives underpaid?
In my assessment, Indian managers are not underpaid - however, the grass is always greener … and cribbing is our birthright.

Praful Patel: A reformer? Not really
For all the hype, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel has done nothing to allow foreign airlines to buy into local carriers, and even PIOs are not being allowed to set up airlines.

How Voltas turned around successfully
After getting a drubbing from multinational AC brands, Voltas is back in the reckoning.

The secret of Nimbus' success
How Nimbus' founder and executive chairman transformed his advertising company into a $250-million media major.

April 04, 2006
The amazing rise of Sun TV
Sun TV is well positioned to exploit the growth in the television and radio markets, given its high audience share and control over distribution.

April 03, 2006
Will Zee-split help its shareholders?
Splitting the company into four listed entities should help unlock value for shareholders.

Is the Delhi Metro a costly mistake?
With Delhi gearing up as a World City, here's a look at the solutions to the capital's chaotic public transport options.

April 01, 2006
All about Fidelity India Special Situations Fund
Fidelity India Special Situations Fund is the latest offering from Fidelity Mutual Fund

Here's how to live in style
Penthouses offer the lifestyle of a bungalow with the advantages of living in a high-maintenance highrise.

Video games: A serious business in India
India's video game buffs have a tough choice before them now that both Sony's Playstation and Microsoft's Xbox are determined to take over the country.

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