Trend setting debut
It's all about showing how much you care. It only takes a little gesture and the mark is made on endless hearts, forever. And Agilent Technologies, saw no better way of making its mark, than starting a community development programme.

Contraceptives unlimited
Goli Ke Hamjoli (Friends of the pill) project has been initiated by ICICI under the Programme for the Advancement of Commercial Technology for Child and Reproductive Health (PACT-CRH) to improve reproductive health in India.

After Bonham's, it is Christie's turn in September
Bonham's auction went along predictable lines. The sales were less than 45 per cent, with kitsch and doubtful works not selling at all. However, Ganesh Pyne did well, with only one work not selling. But the works sold around the lower edge of the expected price.

Capital gains tax is less when paid with indexation
I got 150 shares of ONGC through the employees' quota at Rs 270 per share in FY 1994-95. Subsequently, I received 462 bonus shares in the same FY. At present, ONGC shares are being traded at Rs 110 per share. If I sell these shares now, what will be my tax liability? Can I save this in some way?

Mechanical inability afflicts millions
Vernon P Tinkers does not have the time or patience for putting things together. His lack of respect for handling tools properly has landed him in the hospital more than once.

`I slept my way to the top, so can you!'
It took Pamela one year, but she finally slept her way to the top. Employed by The Head Corporation, she performs a mouthful of duties. Working as the technical administrative support therapist, Pamela coordinates one on one meetings with important business clients for The Head Corporation.

Nurturing a sense of sharing
Have you ever thought of getting rewarded by giving a suggestion for the betterment of your company? Never mind whether the suggestion is implemented or not. Kee Pharma rewards its employees for making suggestions regarding any aspect of the functioning of the company.

After IQ and EQ, it's now Spiritual Quotient
After intelligence quotient (IQ) and emotional quotient (EQ), it is now the turn of the spiritual quotient (SQ). Western authors like Danah Zohar and Ian Mitchell are increasingly considering spiritual intelligence as the most important attribute of a human being and the foundation for both IQ and EQ.