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Apr 04, 2009
Regulars
It’s not about being smart. It’s about being in the right place at the right time.At least, that’s what Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book would have you believe
Cover Story
World leaders are building barriers to protect their workers and indu stries. Such tendencies protect little, they erode a lot—for everybody
Since December, many countries have changed policy or made statements of intent that restrict, even cut off, access for the outside world. They cover four major areas and their impact is sweeping.
Economy & Policy
What’s the economic agenda of the three central players vying to form the next government?
Aviation
SpiceJet is talking of acquiring another player. Given the airline industry’s sorry marital record, that is worrying
Enterprise
Gym chains are a dime a dozen in the country. FitnessOne stands out because it sets up gyms for companies and individuals
Companies & Industry
The Indian animation industry started out by doing work for foreign companies. Increasingly, it is developing characters, lines and voices of its own
Kishore Biyani is “a borderline atheist”. Yet, he’s got a Chief Belief Officer delving into mythology to shape management at the Future Group
Oil is cheap again. But Pramod Chaudhari is still betting that ethanol, the clean fuel, will be a sound business for the future
Customers are deserting Satyam fast. The earlier the company is sold, the better it is for its employees, clients and the buyer
At a time when builders are struggling to sell houses, this man’s innovative, customised homes are still in demand
Industry
Automobiles
Siddhartha Lal earned his spurs turning around Royal Enfield. He’s now on a bigger mission: retooling group flagship Eicher Motors
Interviews
Mukesh Aghi, Chairman and CEO Steria (India)
Dr Ron Hira, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York
Ronnie Screwvala, CEO, UTV Software Communications
Columns
Return to the NDA formula: stoke investment and consumer demand, and build infrastructure
‘Aam aadmi’ policies of the past five years have delivered. That will be the bent in future too
Roosevelt’s ‘new deal’ after the great depression was dismissive of deficits. We need an encore
Life
Formula 1 is its own worst enemy. Always has been, always will be
Apurva Purohit, CEO of Radio City
Take One
At a time when low or negative growth is the norm, the two consumer durables giants have posted stunning 30% growth
General elections means big spending—Rs 10,000 crore, by one estimate. For select industries, that means a spike in demand
The Mukerjea duo’s extravagant management style, reckless cash spends and unimaginative content led to their exit
The IPL has been jeopardised by recent events
Saturated markets elsewhere are forcing foreign companies to look at acquiring cash-strapped Indian firms
Even as airports in Asia are dropping charges, their Indian counterparts are levying new fees and user charges
Slumdog Millionaire has a host of cues for Indian production houses looking to go global
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