Hi friends,
Here we go with our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/12/01122008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Today we cover and think aloud extensively on the aftermath.
2. Shivraj Patil quits, Chidambaram gets home. PM announces the setting up of a Federal Investigative Agency. NSG gets strengthened. But what further needs to be done?
3. Some new buzzword gets coined. Celebrity terrorism. What is it about? How will you describe it? How will you describe it?
4. India accepts gracefully help from Shin Bet and the FBI. Time it did so. Well done.
5. Can there be some global initiative to counter terror? What could it look like?
6. Why should we desist from barking at Pakistan? Understand what is Pakistan internally. Then the appropriate response would automatically be something different from the usual blame game and tough talk which will yield nothing.
7. Have we lost our focus on fiannce and economics in our blog?
8. Language lesson: vapid
9. What is 'cash based, and whta is .accrual based, accounting?
10. Know anything about Pilot whales? Why are they in the news?
That's it for today. Happy reading.
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Sunday, November 30
Saturday, November 29
[Indian Current Affairs:685] Current affairs briefing for 30th November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here goes our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/30112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. How should India conduct itself in the aftermath of the Mumbai massacre?
2. What it means to be bullet proof? From an AK 56 bullet? Simply put, it means losing spine.
3. Ever heard of "above the line" and "below the line" marketing spends? What are they?
4. ATF prices cut yet again. OMCs still lose on sales of some commodities.
5. Some good pointers to concepts like bottom fishing and exchange traded funds.
6. Colombia's kidnap victims. Why are they in the news?
7. What are Black Friday and Thanksgiving day?
8. Are the third world countries alone in suffering from the games played by big MNC drug firms?
9. Ever heard of tasers? UK arms its police with tasers.
10. Language lesson: play it by ear.
That's enough for a Sunday I suppose. Have a good day. Hope you have all shrugged off Mumbai, the way I did. Have a nice day.
Ramakrishna
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http://discover-it.blogspot.com
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Here goes our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/30112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. How should India conduct itself in the aftermath of the Mumbai massacre?
2. What it means to be bullet proof? From an AK 56 bullet? Simply put, it means losing spine.
3. Ever heard of "above the line" and "below the line" marketing spends? What are they?
4. ATF prices cut yet again. OMCs still lose on sales of some commodities.
5. Some good pointers to concepts like bottom fishing and exchange traded funds.
6. Colombia's kidnap victims. Why are they in the news?
7. What are Black Friday and Thanksgiving day?
8. Are the third world countries alone in suffering from the games played by big MNC drug firms?
9. Ever heard of tasers? UK arms its police with tasers.
10. Language lesson: play it by ear.
That's enough for a Sunday I suppose. Have a good day. Hope you have all shrugged off Mumbai, the way I did. Have a nice day.
Ramakrishna
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Thursday, November 27
[Indian Current Affairs:684] Current affairs briefing for 28th November, 2008
Hi friends,
The Mumbai trauma is still continuing as at the time of writing this.
Here is our post for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/28112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. The size of Mumbai continues. I think aloud on reforming our political system.
2. And also point out to you a very good piece (critique) written by PR Ramesh. I am in agreement with him.
3. We all express our deep sympathies and sorrow for those bereaved families. It is in times like these we are left to wonder whether we should stay still in our sorrow, grieving over the dead. As doing so would perfectly fulfil the expectations of the terrorists, I decided to continue with our blogging. Not taking a break. To hell with the terrorists, they can't stop us from learning.
4. The incident in Mumbai is going to affect a spike in terrorism related insurance claims. Some figures in this connection.
5. Government is considering giving a boost to the housing sector by giving some kind of an interest subvention.
6. Know about Effie awards? Ofcourse, this year their sound bites are lost in the din that is going on in Mumbai.
7. We take a detour in language lessons to know about Ninjas, Black Swans and Fat tails. What are they?
8. Obituary: VP Singh. Don't ask me who is this guy.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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The Mumbai trauma is still continuing as at the time of writing this.
Here is our post for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/28112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. The size of Mumbai continues. I think aloud on reforming our political system.
2. And also point out to you a very good piece (critique) written by PR Ramesh. I am in agreement with him.
3. We all express our deep sympathies and sorrow for those bereaved families. It is in times like these we are left to wonder whether we should stay still in our sorrow, grieving over the dead. As doing so would perfectly fulfil the expectations of the terrorists, I decided to continue with our blogging. Not taking a break. To hell with the terrorists, they can't stop us from learning.
4. The incident in Mumbai is going to affect a spike in terrorism related insurance claims. Some figures in this connection.
5. Government is considering giving a boost to the housing sector by giving some kind of an interest subvention.
6. Know about Effie awards? Ofcourse, this year their sound bites are lost in the din that is going on in Mumbai.
7. We take a detour in language lessons to know about Ninjas, Black Swans and Fat tails. What are they?
8. Obituary: VP Singh. Don't ask me who is this guy.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Wednesday, November 26
[Indian Current Affairs:683] Current affairs briefing for 27th November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/27112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Mumbai is under seize. Can our polity rise up to the occassion and come down with a heavy hand on terrorists?
2. A very good piece from TT Ram Mohan on infrastructure spending -- a bit differently than what the government appears set to be doing at present.
3. American nuclear business honchos to come calling on India.
4. Global trade is slowing. Look at the World Bank and WTO prognosis.
5. What are PIPE deals? What is wrong with them?
6. Ever heard of conservation agriculture? There is a global meet scheduled to take place in India on that.
7. What's the trouble that is brewing in Thailand? Why?
8. Greenland votes for autonomy. How much do you know about Greenland's status?
I think that is enough for today. Happy reading.
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http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
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Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/27112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Mumbai is under seize. Can our polity rise up to the occassion and come down with a heavy hand on terrorists?
2. A very good piece from TT Ram Mohan on infrastructure spending -- a bit differently than what the government appears set to be doing at present.
3. American nuclear business honchos to come calling on India.
4. Global trade is slowing. Look at the World Bank and WTO prognosis.
5. What are PIPE deals? What is wrong with them?
6. Ever heard of conservation agriculture? There is a global meet scheduled to take place in India on that.
7. What's the trouble that is brewing in Thailand? Why?
8. Greenland votes for autonomy. How much do you know about Greenland's status?
I think that is enough for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Sunday, November 23
[Indian Current Affairs:682] Current affairs briefing for 24th November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/24112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. The government plans a big boost for infrastrcuture.
2. Ever heard of investment companies? What is the rule position regarding FDI in them?
3. Why should one be weary of investing even in these tempting times of low valuations?
4. An innovative idea that prompts voluntary phasing out of the old vehicles on our roads.
5. How can we say that the India story is intact?
6. What is Gandhian engineering?
7. APEC summit resolves to conclude WTO talks.
8. India wins the one day series against visiting England.
9. Language lesson: gravy train
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/24112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. The government plans a big boost for infrastrcuture.
2. Ever heard of investment companies? What is the rule position regarding FDI in them?
3. Why should one be weary of investing even in these tempting times of low valuations?
4. An innovative idea that prompts voluntary phasing out of the old vehicles on our roads.
5. How can we say that the India story is intact?
6. What is Gandhian engineering?
7. APEC summit resolves to conclude WTO talks.
8. India wins the one day series against visiting England.
9. Language lesson: gravy train
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Saturday, November 22
[Indian Current Affairs:681] Current affairs briefing for 23rd November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/23112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. NELP VII contracts awarded. They attracted an investment of $1.5bn.
2. India and Turkey began their FTA talks.
3. Is Warren Buffet losing his magic touch?
4. Citigroup is facing troubles. Can JPMorgan be far behind?
5. Florida boy commits live suicide.
6. Zimbabwe's health crisis.
7. Ever heard of Malcolm X? Obama is compared to Malcolm X by Al Qaeda.
8. Let's take a look at toilets and their availability in India.
9. ISS is now 10 years old.
10. 39th IFFI opens in Panaji, Goa.
11. Language lessons: festoon, squeamish and shrinking violet.
That's enough for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
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Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/23112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. NELP VII contracts awarded. They attracted an investment of $1.5bn.
2. India and Turkey began their FTA talks.
3. Is Warren Buffet losing his magic touch?
4. Citigroup is facing troubles. Can JPMorgan be far behind?
5. Florida boy commits live suicide.
6. Zimbabwe's health crisis.
7. Ever heard of Malcolm X? Obama is compared to Malcolm X by Al Qaeda.
8. Let's take a look at toilets and their availability in India.
9. ISS is now 10 years old.
10. 39th IFFI opens in Panaji, Goa.
11. Language lessons: festoon, squeamish and shrinking violet.
That's enough for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Friday, November 21
[Indian Current Affairs:680] Current affairs briefing for 22nd November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/22112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Citibank delivers bad news. Is it going down?
2. A good editorial comment in the context of private oil retailers
contemplation to come back to retailing.
3. Does India stand a chance to become a global aerospace power?
4. National Treasury Management Agency. What is it about. What is
it supposed to do?
5. Why is India on Japan's radar for investments?
6. What is being touted as a successor to 3G technology?
7. Hillary Clinton to be Secretary of State?
8. Ever heard of Angola-gate?
9. American troops to withdraw from Iraq by 2011?
10. Madonna's divorce with Guy Ritchie.
11. Language lesson: stultify.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Thursday, November 20
[Indian Current Affairs:679] Current affairs briefing for 21st November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/21112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Government is going to mak borrowing abroad easier for Indian companies. While noting, we take a look at some figures relating to ECBs.
2. Why is deflation bad? The US appears to be worried about it.
3. Ever heard of leading indicators? Learnt about them while studying for my MBA course.
4. Basel norms will be tightened further.
5. Sensex took a dive yesterday.
6. In personalities section, we know a bit about Miriam Makeba, Suman Berry, Arun Sarin and Sergei Ignatiev.
7. Central PSU staff get their pay bonanza.
8. What is DTN? Ever heard of it? It is going to be successor of present day Internet.
9. Sittwe port. Where is it? Why is it in the news? Why is it important for us?
10. Even a skeptic like me is now bound to take note of India's consistent performance in cricket. Cheer them up.
11. Language lessons: oxymoron. What is it?
That's enough for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/21112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Government is going to mak borrowing abroad easier for Indian companies. While noting, we take a look at some figures relating to ECBs.
2. Why is deflation bad? The US appears to be worried about it.
3. Ever heard of leading indicators? Learnt about them while studying for my MBA course.
4. Basel norms will be tightened further.
5. Sensex took a dive yesterday.
6. In personalities section, we know a bit about Miriam Makeba, Suman Berry, Arun Sarin and Sergei Ignatiev.
7. Central PSU staff get their pay bonanza.
8. What is DTN? Ever heard of it? It is going to be successor of present day Internet.
9. Sittwe port. Where is it? Why is it in the news? Why is it important for us?
10. Even a skeptic like me is now bound to take note of India's consistent performance in cricket. Cheer them up.
11. Language lessons: oxymoron. What is it?
That's enough for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
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http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Tuesday, November 18
[Indian Current Affairs:678] Current affairs briefing for 19th November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/19112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Conferment of declared goods status is on cards for ATF. What exactly is this 'declared goods' status? What does this entail?
2. Citigroup fires 52,000 employees.
3. Why is seggregation of retail and institutional investors in mutual funds good?
4. Do you see a case for establishing an Asian Monetary Fund?
5. In spite of the US being at the centre of the financial storm, why is dollar not depreciating? Why is at appreciating against major currencies?
6. Hosni Mubarak receives the Nehru Award. What is the award about?
7. What is SACOSAN?
8. Mickey Mouse is now 80 years old. Some tidbits about it.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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In today's briefing:
1. Conferment of declared goods status is on cards for ATF. What exactly is this 'declared goods' status? What does this entail?
2. Citigroup fires 52,000 employees.
3. Why is seggregation of retail and institutional investors in mutual funds good?
4. Do you see a case for establishing an Asian Monetary Fund?
5. In spite of the US being at the centre of the financial storm, why is dollar not depreciating? Why is at appreciating against major currencies?
6. Hosni Mubarak receives the Nehru Award. What is the award about?
7. What is SACOSAN?
8. Mickey Mouse is now 80 years old. Some tidbits about it.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Monday, November 17
[Indian Current Affairs:676] Current affairs briefing for 18th November, 2008
Hi friends,
I am back. Here is our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/18112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. NRI keep pouring money into India on the back of government's encouragement.
2. Japan announces recession formally. Also take a look at the other countries of the world which are alread in recession.
3. SEBI mulls measures to protect the small investor in mutual fund schemes.
4. Ban Ki-Moon's recommendations on tackling the present crisis are a worthy read.
5. Debate on the religious colour of terrorism and its implications.
6. Heard of "Australian Sex Party"? Before your emotions get the better of you, do know that it is a political party.
7. "Power without accountability" of the armies in our neighbourhood.
8. China's Peasant Olympics are worth a look.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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I am back. Here is our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/18112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. NRI keep pouring money into India on the back of government's encouragement.
2. Japan announces recession formally. Also take a look at the other countries of the world which are alread in recession.
3. SEBI mulls measures to protect the small investor in mutual fund schemes.
4. Ban Ki-Moon's recommendations on tackling the present crisis are a worthy read.
5. Debate on the religious colour of terrorism and its implications.
6. Heard of "Australian Sex Party"? Before your emotions get the better of you, do know that it is a political party.
7. "Power without accountability" of the armies in our neighbourhood.
8. China's Peasant Olympics are worth a look.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
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Sunday, November 16
[Indian Current Affairs:675] Current affairs briefing for 17th November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here is our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/17112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. India, China take centre stage at G20
2. RBI in talks with banks to cut derivative risks
3. What else can RBI do to help the credit markets
4. 18 Indians On Board Hijacked Ship Safe, $1.4mn ransom paid
5. CAT this year tougher
6. Singh Is King in Singapore
7. Anshu Jain picks 15% in Mukesh's Mumbai Indians
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Yusuf Kaydawala
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In today's briefing:
1. India, China take centre stage at G20
2. RBI in talks with banks to cut derivative risks
3. What else can RBI do to help the credit markets
4. 18 Indians On Board Hijacked Ship Safe, $1.4mn ransom paid
5. CAT this year tougher
6. Singh Is King in Singapore
7. Anshu Jain picks 15% in Mukesh's Mumbai Indians
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Yusuf Kaydawala
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[Indian Current Affairs:677] Current affairs briefing for 16th November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here goes our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/16112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. An update on the G-20 meet. Some movement appears to be gathering. If you have the patience, do read the official text of the declaration. Strongly recommend.
2. RBI unveiled some more measures to improve liquidity in our system. More with a view to garner dollars.
3. Let's take a look at GHIAL, the international airport at Hyderabad.
4. Basics about futures and options trading. Very good article from Aman Dhall.
5. See how technology can capture our life. A funny news article from CNN.
That's enough for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/16112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. An update on the G-20 meet. Some movement appears to be gathering. If you have the patience, do read the official text of the declaration. Strongly recommend.
2. RBI unveiled some more measures to improve liquidity in our system. More with a view to garner dollars.
3. Let's take a look at GHIAL, the international airport at Hyderabad.
4. Basics about futures and options trading. Very good article from Aman Dhall.
5. See how technology can capture our life. A funny news article from CNN.
That's enough for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Friday, November 14
[Indian Current Affairs:674] Current affairs briefing for 15th November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/15112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Today the G20 is meeting. What are the issues that it is set to discuss? What should India seek to protect?
2. Ever heard of one Mr. Klaus Schwab? May be not. But about the World Economic Forum? Probably yes. He is the propounder of an oft heard theory. Can you recall that? Stakeholder theory? What is it? Let us know in his own words.
3. What is a covenant-lite loan? A syndicated loan?
4. We catch up with Joseph Stiglitz's writing on what all wrongs did America do to result in the present financial crisis.
5. It is now India which is still not operationalizing the Indo US nuclear treaty. How?
6. Know anything about change.gov? Whose web site is that? Why should it interest you?
7. An excellent editorial (ofcourse a lighter one) on Obama's self deprecatory remark. We learn / recap some of our language skills in the process.
8. What is INS Tabar? Why is it in the news?
9. Chandrayaan I's MIP lands on moon.
10. Solar energy update.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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In today's briefing:
1. Today the G20 is meeting. What are the issues that it is set to discuss? What should India seek to protect?
2. Ever heard of one Mr. Klaus Schwab? May be not. But about the World Economic Forum? Probably yes. He is the propounder of an oft heard theory. Can you recall that? Stakeholder theory? What is it? Let us know in his own words.
3. What is a covenant-lite loan? A syndicated loan?
4. We catch up with Joseph Stiglitz's writing on what all wrongs did America do to result in the present financial crisis.
5. It is now India which is still not operationalizing the Indo US nuclear treaty. How?
6. Know anything about change.gov? Whose web site is that? Why should it interest you?
7. An excellent editorial (ofcourse a lighter one) on Obama's self deprecatory remark. We learn / recap some of our language skills in the process.
8. What is INS Tabar? Why is it in the news?
9. Chandrayaan I's MIP lands on moon.
10. Solar energy update.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Thursday, November 13
India Currents e-Newsletter- November 2008
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Wednesday, November 12
[Indian Current Affairs:673] Current affairs briefing for 13th November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here goes our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/13112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. We take a hard look at the rebound seen in the IIP figures. What is the reason for this jump amidst this gloom? What can the government do about sustaining it?
2. If you are asked to describe the pall of gloom that is present everywhere on the economic firmament at this juncture, can you descibe it about 200 words? If so, will it be like what is noted in today's ET?
3. Arun Maira, one of India's industry veterans shares his thoughts on some concepts that need to be redefined or changed by us to move ahead from where we are today. Is it too early to think of the present times as tectonic shifts in the economic scene?
4. NTT DoCoMo, the Japanese giant makes an entry into the Indian telecom scene.
5. Crude tests some recent lows in pricing.
6. Margaret Alva gets the boot. Will she stick around in Congress?
7. India test fires Shourya missile.
8. Ever heard of Asklaika? This is a very interesting company. It has tied up with Airtel to offer an innovative service to all of us.
9. Chandrayaan I makes quite progress. Let us expect some exciting news in the next couple of days from this.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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In today's briefing:
1. We take a hard look at the rebound seen in the IIP figures. What is the reason for this jump amidst this gloom? What can the government do about sustaining it?
2. If you are asked to describe the pall of gloom that is present everywhere on the economic firmament at this juncture, can you descibe it about 200 words? If so, will it be like what is noted in today's ET?
3. Arun Maira, one of India's industry veterans shares his thoughts on some concepts that need to be redefined or changed by us to move ahead from where we are today. Is it too early to think of the present times as tectonic shifts in the economic scene?
4. NTT DoCoMo, the Japanese giant makes an entry into the Indian telecom scene.
5. Crude tests some recent lows in pricing.
6. Margaret Alva gets the boot. Will she stick around in Congress?
7. India test fires Shourya missile.
8. Ever heard of Asklaika? This is a very interesting company. It has tied up with Airtel to offer an innovative service to all of us.
9. Chandrayaan I makes quite progress. Let us expect some exciting news in the next couple of days from this.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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[Indian Current Affairs:672] Current affairs briefing for 12th November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here is our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/banking-and-economic-macro-indicators.html
In today's briefing:
1. Macro indicators show signs of industrial slowdown
2. PSBs say no to high bulk deposit rates
3. 2 top Hindu leaders under scanner
4. Indian warship foils hijack bids near Somalia
5. Reliance SEZ to be built on city debris
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Yusuf Kaydawala
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In today's briefing:
1. Macro indicators show signs of industrial slowdown
2. PSBs say no to high bulk deposit rates
3. 2 top Hindu leaders under scanner
4. Indian warship foils hijack bids near Somalia
5. Reliance SEZ to be built on city debris
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Yusuf Kaydawala
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Monday, November 10
[Indian Current Affairs:671] Current affairs briefing for 11th November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here is our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/11112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. India's exports are presenting a worrisome picture. They are going down. The talk of our being not so dependent on the developed world for our economic growth now needs some explanation.
2. UK lifts ban on nuclear trade with India. Know the difference between NSG triggers and NSG dual use lists?
3. Why is the current heavy infusion of liquidity into our money markets not fuelling inflationary pressures -- both globally and locally?
4. I am sure you have heard of Web 2.0. Can you define it?
5. India wins its Test with Australia.
6. Quantum of Solace is a Box Office hit.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Here is our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/11112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. India's exports are presenting a worrisome picture. They are going down. The talk of our being not so dependent on the developed world for our economic growth now needs some explanation.
2. UK lifts ban on nuclear trade with India. Know the difference between NSG triggers and NSG dual use lists?
3. Why is the current heavy infusion of liquidity into our money markets not fuelling inflationary pressures -- both globally and locally?
4. I am sure you have heard of Web 2.0. Can you define it?
5. India wins its Test with Australia.
6. Quantum of Solace is a Box Office hit.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Sunday, November 9
[Indian Current Affairs:670] Current affairs briefing for 10th November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here is our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/10112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. What are CDs and CPs? For the beginners, that is.
2. M&A deals are at record lows. What does this indicate?
3. RBI looks set to regulate payment systems - starting with prepaid cards.
4. A very good article explains how India benefited out of the generous capital inflows in the last couple of year by a share larger than what is due it. It also argues by the same logic, it would be worst sufferer when capital inflows dry up.
5. As the capital inflows are drying up and the stock markets are in a bearish phase, what should you do? An expert's take on the issue.
6. What is the 2G licensing controversy that is asking for the head of India's telecom minister Mr. Raja?
7. India Japan trade pact hits road block. Why?
8. India's first attempts at targeted subsidy delivery.
9. Defence research and the art of camouflage. Very interesting reading.
That's enough for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Here is our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/10112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. What are CDs and CPs? For the beginners, that is.
2. M&A deals are at record lows. What does this indicate?
3. RBI looks set to regulate payment systems - starting with prepaid cards.
4. A very good article explains how India benefited out of the generous capital inflows in the last couple of year by a share larger than what is due it. It also argues by the same logic, it would be worst sufferer when capital inflows dry up.
5. As the capital inflows are drying up and the stock markets are in a bearish phase, what should you do? An expert's take on the issue.
6. What is the 2G licensing controversy that is asking for the head of India's telecom minister Mr. Raja?
7. India Japan trade pact hits road block. Why?
8. India's first attempts at targeted subsidy delivery.
9. Defence research and the art of camouflage. Very interesting reading.
That's enough for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Saturday, November 8
[Indian Current Affairs:669] Current affairs briefing for 9th November, 2008
Hi friends,
First of all many many thanks to all those who took the trouble of filling up the survey form. The feedback is analyzed and Yusuf and I are working on implementing some of the suggestions and starting today, you should see a gradual implementation of quite a few of the suggestions given out by you. If you don't see a suggestion of yours not implemented, please don't feel bad. It would be certainly not out of its lack of merit, but because either we are constrained for some reason or your suggestion would have received many more counter suggestions.
Overall, the response was good and very encouraging.
Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/09112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Perhaps for the first time in our blog, we take a look at subnational identities and their merits.
2. If you are asked to name two recent historic moments, I am sure you would name US election as one. But what is the other one that would figure in your list?
3. Wasn't it just a couple of days ago that we celebrated Jamie Dimon's (the CEO of JP Morgan Chase) visit to India? Is this bank too headed for trouble?
4. America's biggest car manufacturers report record quarterly losses.
5. A look at why Qatar is an important trading partner for India.
6. A very good article on India's recent sporting successes.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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First of all many many thanks to all those who took the trouble of filling up the survey form. The feedback is analyzed and Yusuf and I are working on implementing some of the suggestions and starting today, you should see a gradual implementation of quite a few of the suggestions given out by you. If you don't see a suggestion of yours not implemented, please don't feel bad. It would be certainly not out of its lack of merit, but because either we are constrained for some reason or your suggestion would have received many more counter suggestions.
Overall, the response was good and very encouraging.
Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/09112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Perhaps for the first time in our blog, we take a look at subnational identities and their merits.
2. If you are asked to name two recent historic moments, I am sure you would name US election as one. But what is the other one that would figure in your list?
3. Wasn't it just a couple of days ago that we celebrated Jamie Dimon's (the CEO of JP Morgan Chase) visit to India? Is this bank too headed for trouble?
4. America's biggest car manufacturers report record quarterly losses.
5. A look at why Qatar is an important trading partner for India.
6. A very good article on India's recent sporting successes.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
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[Indian Current Affairs:668] Current affairs briefing for 8th November, 2008
Hi friends,
Thank you all for filling up the survey form. Mr. Yusuf is done with his data collection and he thanks you all profusely for your feedback. Let us hope the work he is going to turn out is going to be useful for all of us. Let us all do our best to contribute to his endeavours in this regard.
Here we go with our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/08112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Ever wondered what is a forex swap line? Many of you may be wondering about our penchant for forex and currency related issues. We need to, because it is a matter of time that common people like you and me would be strongly impacted by the currency movements in the near future. See what is happening to Japan and the US. Common people trade in forex and currencies there. A similar thing is bound to happen in emerging economies also in due course of time. So, what is a forex swap line?
2. The slow down is for real and the first ever signs of India Inc feeling the heat are in evidence on the employment scene.
3. What would you say about the idea of India? Ever formulated one? Look at my views in the context of the probe into Malegaon blasts.
4. I lifted whole / generous portions from an article on Kissan Credit Cards. This is an interesting concept and is very vital for financial inclusion.
5. Look at the poverty scene also in our country. Very interesting readings from World Bank and the ADB.
6. Bhutan has got a new King. Time for me to wander back in time and reminisce about Yul Brynner's role in "King and I". You should see such classics. Haha.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Here we go with our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/08112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Ever wondered what is a forex swap line? Many of you may be wondering about our penchant for forex and currency related issues. We need to, because it is a matter of time that common people like you and me would be strongly impacted by the currency movements in the near future. See what is happening to Japan and the US. Common people trade in forex and currencies there. A similar thing is bound to happen in emerging economies also in due course of time. So, what is a forex swap line?
2. The slow down is for real and the first ever signs of India Inc feeling the heat are in evidence on the employment scene.
3. What would you say about the idea of India? Ever formulated one? Look at my views in the context of the probe into Malegaon blasts.
4. I lifted whole / generous portions from an article on Kissan Credit Cards. This is an interesting concept and is very vital for financial inclusion.
5. Look at the poverty scene also in our country. Very interesting readings from World Bank and the ADB.
6. Bhutan has got a new King. Time for me to wander back in time and reminisce about Yul Brynner's role in "King and I". You should see such classics. Haha.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Thursday, November 6
[Indian Current Affairs:667] Current affairs briefing for 7th November, 2008
Hi friends,
I am back again after attending to some social obligations out of town. Let us all thank Yusuf Kaydawala for his posts for the last three days. Hope you have helped him in his survey endeavour. If not, please do so by filling up the survey here.
Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/07112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Visiting bankers were great news till the other day. But today, even successful bankers like Jamie Dimon are prefering to keep a low profile. A very good interview with him from ET. A must read.
2. In the process, we reflect and deliberate on why the dollar remains still strong.
3. We carry the debate forward by looking at Chiang Mai Initiative and its limitations.
4. Banks have cut the interest rates on FM's bidding. Why is this bad? Can you give one reason?
5. Read anything from George Stigler? Regulatory capture? This phrase is important in the present context. The present financial crisis is seen as the result of failure of financial regulators, if not in full, at least in part.
6. Why is article 355 in the news? What does it say about?
7. Inflation rises again. But it appears to be no cause for worry; for the moment.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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I am back again after attending to some social obligations out of town. Let us all thank Yusuf Kaydawala for his posts for the last three days. Hope you have helped him in his survey endeavour. If not, please do so by filling up the survey here.
Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/07112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Visiting bankers were great news till the other day. But today, even successful bankers like Jamie Dimon are prefering to keep a low profile. A very good interview with him from ET. A must read.
2. In the process, we reflect and deliberate on why the dollar remains still strong.
3. We carry the debate forward by looking at Chiang Mai Initiative and its limitations.
4. Banks have cut the interest rates on FM's bidding. Why is this bad? Can you give one reason?
5. Read anything from George Stigler? Regulatory capture? This phrase is important in the present context. The present financial crisis is seen as the result of failure of financial regulators, if not in full, at least in part.
6. Why is article 355 in the news? What does it say about?
7. Inflation rises again. But it appears to be no cause for worry; for the moment.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Wednesday, November 5
[Indian Current Affairs:666] Current affairs briefing for 6th November 2008
Hi friends,
Hope you have filled up the survey
Here is our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/06112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Barak Obama wins USA presidential race
2. About Barak Obama
3. PSU Banks cut prime rates
4. Obama's triumph and Challenges ahead
5. Who is the new Formula One (F1) car-racing champion
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Yusuf Kaydawala
Hope you have filled up the survey
Here is our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/06112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Barak Obama wins USA presidential race
2. About Barak Obama
3. PSU Banks cut prime rates
4. Obama's triumph and Challenges ahead
5. Who is the new Formula One (F1) car-racing champion
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Yusuf Kaydawala
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[Indian Current Affairs:665] Current affairs briefing for 5th November 2008
Hi friends,
Hope you have noticed the survey request and filled up the survey
Here is our link for today:
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In today's briefing:
1. Banks to cut Interest Rates
2. Barak Obama takes early lead in USA presidential race
3. 3G auction on track despite global gloom
4. Kingfisher Airlines defaults on lease rentals for 4 jets
5. Fuel Price cut on the cards
6. Limits of international summits -- editorial by Swaminathan Aiyar
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Yusuf Kaydawala
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Here is our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/05112008_05.html
In today's briefing:
1. Banks to cut Interest Rates
2. Barak Obama takes early lead in USA presidential race
3. 3G auction on track despite global gloom
4. Kingfisher Airlines defaults on lease rentals for 4 jets
5. Fuel Price cut on the cards
6. Limits of international summits -- editorial by Swaminathan Aiyar
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Yusuf Kaydawala
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Tuesday, November 4
[Indian Current Affairs:663] Current affairs briefing for 4th November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here is our link for today:
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In today's briefing:
1. America goes to Vote
2. PM asks industry not to cut jobs
3. Overseas loans may get costlier next year
4. Budget Carriers set to cut fares by 15%
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Yusuf Kaydawala
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/04112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. America goes to Vote
2. PM asks industry not to cut jobs
3. Overseas loans may get costlier next year
4. Budget Carriers set to cut fares by 15%
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Yusuf Kaydawala
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Monday, November 3
[Indian Current Affairs:664] Current affairs briefing for 3rd November, 2008
Hi friends,
Hope you have noticed the survey request and filled up the survey. In case you didn't, I urge you to fill it up here as that will let me understand the needs of our group well and perhaps enable me to improve the blog for all our good.
Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/03112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Landmine explosion targets CM and Union Ministers in West Bengal.
2. The way the mutual funds are behaving doesn't inspire confidence in the small investor. Was wondering whether SEBI would do something about it.
3. Some reflections on the need for global financial reform.
4. An explanation of how growth in the emerging markets was fueled by the excess liquidity in the developed world.
5. Where will the current financial turmoil leave the emerging economies in the next couple of years?
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
NB: I won't be able to post the blog for the next three days. I request our friend Yusuf Kaydawala to do the posting.
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http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Hope you have noticed the survey request and filled up the survey. In case you didn't, I urge you to fill it up here as that will let me understand the needs of our group well and perhaps enable me to improve the blog for all our good.
Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/03112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. Landmine explosion targets CM and Union Ministers in West Bengal.
2. The way the mutual funds are behaving doesn't inspire confidence in the small investor. Was wondering whether SEBI would do something about it.
3. Some reflections on the need for global financial reform.
4. An explanation of how growth in the emerging markets was fueled by the excess liquidity in the developed world.
5. Where will the current financial turmoil leave the emerging economies in the next couple of years?
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
NB: I won't be able to post the blog for the next three days. I request our friend Yusuf Kaydawala to do the posting.
--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Sunday, November 2
[Indian Current Affairs:662] Help improve Indian Current Affairs blog by taking this survey
Hi friends,
It's been more than two years since Indian Current Affairs is born. It has notched up a subscription base of 2600+ users through its associated Google Group -- Indian Current Affairs. We have amongst us people from varied and diverse backgrounds reading the daily posts.
In the process it has also notched up some fans and volunteers who are willing to help improve the content and presentation on the blog. I am sure, most of you already know about Yusuf Kaydawala who is volunteering to write posts frequently on our blog and is determined to help improve the content and functionality of the blog. He has got lot of ideas in this regard. He is gung ho about creating a dedicated Orkut group for ICA readers. To implement some of his ideas on our blog, we need your feedback. Hence there is a small survey (about 10 questions only) which you can fill up so that we can understand our readers better and give them more relevant content.
I have kept a link to the survey at the top on the left bar of the blog. Please follow that link and fill it up for me. Alternately, you can go straight to the survey from this mail itself here.
The survey will stay online so long as the required number of responses are obtained. Let us all thank Mr. Yusuf Kaydawala for his volunteering and innovative ideas.
Thanks and regards.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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It's been more than two years since Indian Current Affairs is born. It has notched up a subscription base of 2600+ users through its associated Google Group -- Indian Current Affairs. We have amongst us people from varied and diverse backgrounds reading the daily posts.
In the process it has also notched up some fans and volunteers who are willing to help improve the content and presentation on the blog. I am sure, most of you already know about Yusuf Kaydawala who is volunteering to write posts frequently on our blog and is determined to help improve the content and functionality of the blog. He has got lot of ideas in this regard. He is gung ho about creating a dedicated Orkut group for ICA readers. To implement some of his ideas on our blog, we need your feedback. Hence there is a small survey (about 10 questions only) which you can fill up so that we can understand our readers better and give them more relevant content.
I have kept a link to the survey at the top on the left bar of the blog. Please follow that link and fill it up for me. Alternately, you can go straight to the survey from this mail itself here.
The survey will stay online so long as the required number of responses are obtained. Let us all thank Mr. Yusuf Kaydawala for his volunteering and innovative ideas.
Thanks and regards.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Saturday, November 1
[Indian Current Affairs:661] Current affairs briefing for 2nd November, 2008
Hi friends,
Here is our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/02112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. RBI announces furthermore cuts in CRR and SLR while also openeing a special borrowing window to improve liquidity position.
2. A pointer to an excellent write up on recession. Shouldn't miss.
3. An equally good briefing about various G-Secs.
4. History about marathon running.
5. My answers to some of the queries raised by you on:
Difference / similarities between what the US Fed does and our RBI does.
Why an Act of Parliament is still needed in spite of there being the 86th amendment for education as fundamental right.
Subprime loans and securitization.
Market Stabilization Scheme.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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Here is our link for today:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/11/02112008.html
In today's briefing:
1. RBI announces furthermore cuts in CRR and SLR while also openeing a special borrowing window to improve liquidity position.
2. A pointer to an excellent write up on recession. Shouldn't miss.
3. An equally good briefing about various G-Secs.
4. History about marathon running.
5. My answers to some of the queries raised by you on:
Difference / similarities between what the US Fed does and our RBI does.
Why an Act of Parliament is still needed in spite of there being the 86th amendment for education as fundamental right.
Subprime loans and securitization.
Market Stabilization Scheme.
That's it for today. Happy reading.
Ramakrishna
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Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
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