Gail gaffe
With the exception of VSNL divestment last year, which was a roaring success in the GDR market, the government's poor track record in managing its disinvestment continued with the Gail GDR issue.

Paying for power
The securitisation of dues of state electricity boards (SEBs) to central power (generation) and coal companies has been hanging fire.

Risk-technology -- Issues, trends and challenges
Risk-technology has progressed a lot even if it has not come of age; it has changed and in fact is changing in real-time.

Impact of US recession on Asian recovery
America, the land of the rich, the brave and the plenty, is also apparently a nation of the prodigal. The average American today, even if he spent all his income trying to pay off his creditors, would still be in debt.

Tax jurisdiction over corporations and e-trade
At a time when e-commerce is going to be the order of the day, tax provisions concerning taxation of individuals and corporations have to be given a re-look to keep pace with the march of time.