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True Leadership demonstrated

2011-04-04T21:37:00.000+05:30

Well done India in winning the World Cup !!! There were several points to be noted in this World Cup.Clear leadership demonstrated by Dhoni. No wonder he is able to lead the team to many heights,...

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Process improvement - Good story

2011-03-09T19:28:00.001+05:30

One of the most memorable case studies on Japanese management was the case of the empty soap box, which happened in one of Japan's biggest cosmetics companies. The company received a complaint that a...

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Managing growth & risk in current Indian economic scenario

2011-03-06T22:51:00.003+05:30

In today’s world, the growth of a business is critical and is challenging. With inflation adamant of not coming towards south and travelling north direction, RBI hiking the rates (further rate hike...

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Obtaining Directors Identification Number (DIN) is now made easy

2011-03-06T19:44:00.001+05:30

If you are a Director without DIN or going to be a Director in a company, you have to have your Directors Identification Number (DIN). Currently, we have to fill form in physical form, attach...

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Budget impact on Software Industries

2011-02-28T19:38:00.001+05:30

The much debated Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) tax benefit has ended. No more tax benefits for the STPI units. What does it mean? Small companies in the IT & ITES sector will suffer...

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Union Budget - 2011 - Snapshot

2011-02-28T14:22:00.001+05:30

Yet another budget from Mr.Mukerjee. The intention is to step up the pace for a double digit growth in the years to come. Some salient features of this budget (as I could manage to hear from the...

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CFO Series 2011 - Organised by Dun & Bradsheet, India

2011-02-11T23:57:00.001+05:30

On 10th February, 2011, Dun & Bradsheet (DNB) invited me to give a speech on Managing Growth & Risk in the current economic scenario. The CFO series is a multicity conference across India (in...

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Economic Times - Running out of articles?

2011-02-04T10:49:00.005+05:30

Today I am surprised to see the Economic Times carrying the same articles the successive days (3rd Feb 2011 & 4th Feb 2011). Are they running out of articles, as the words remain intact, the...

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Seminar on Computing at Sri Malolan College, Mathuranthagam

2011-02-02T11:48:00.001+05:30

Sri Malolan College of Arts and Science, established by Sri Ahobila Mutt organized a two-day seminar on “Recent Trends in Computing” with a view to offer an opportunity to the rural students of...

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Mr.Ramadorai of TCS appointed as advisor to PM (for NSDC)

2011-02-01T21:51:00.000+05:30

S. Ramadorai,Vice-Chairman Tata Consultancy Services, has been appointed advisor to the Prime Minister in the Prime Minister’s National Skill Development Council in the rank of Cabinet...

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Finance Shared Services - What is it?

2011-01-31T23:17:00.000+05:30

Today, the Bangalore chapter of ICWAI organised a Professional Development programme and the topic is Finance Shared Services. Mr.S.Rengarajan, Managing Director, Caterpillar India was the...

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Credit Policy - Highlights

2011-01-31T22:49:00.000+05:30

Further to my post on the Credit Policy expectation, here are the highlights of the Credit Policy: The Repo rate and the Reverse Repo Rate were increased by 25 basis points. Now the Repo rate stands...

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Change Management

2011-01-27T12:49:00.001+05:30

Do not get carried away by the title. It is not really about the Change Management in a management perspective. It is managing your change (currency, coins etc.,) in a day to day life. We struggle...

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Review of Monetary Policy - Today

2011-01-25T09:48:00.010+05:30

Today is the Credit Policy day. RBI will release the Credit Policy today and the markets are eagerly waiting for the same. It is expected to see an increase of 25 basis points in the repo and reverse...

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Human Resources Management - A Chinese Perspective

2011-01-20T10:52:00.003+05:30

Today (19-Jan-2011), I attended a session organised by NIPM, Bangalore Chapter at Hotel Woodlands. The speaker and the title impressed me and forced me to attend the session. The title is "Human...

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Rejig of Cabinet ministers - What is the impact?

2011-01-20T10:12:00.003+05:30

With the 2G and other scams around, the PM reshuffled the ministry except the Home, Defence, Finance, External Affairs. It looks like Mr.Murli Deora, the man behind free pricing of Petroleum has...

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Index of Industrial Production (IIP) - What is it?

2011-01-12T19:59:00.000+05:30

Today everyone was waiting for the IIP numbers to be announced by the Central Statistical Organization (CSO) of the Ministry of Statistics & Program Implementation, especially the stock market....

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Know your EPF (Provident Fund) balance online

2011-01-11T21:10:00.000+05:30

It was a year ago that EPFO (Employee Provident Fund Organisation) announced that it will make the balance in one's PF account will be made available online. What it means? You need not waste your...

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Indiblogger meet & Akshyapatra

2011-01-10T23:23:00.001+05:30

This was my second Indiblogger meet (on 9th Jan 2011) and an excellent turnout of bloggers from all over India. Thanks to Indiblogger and Akshayapatra (initiative from ISKCON). Akshyapatra sponsored...

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Cash in when the markets are down

2011-01-08T23:22:00.000+05:30

Remember the market downfall in Jan 2008? This time also the market shed more points and is a good time for investors in get into the fundamentally good shares. With the market comes down, start...

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First ever World Samskrit Book Fair 2011 - Bangalore

2011-01-08T22:45:00.002+05:30

Friends, For those who stay in Bangalore and who has some interest in Samskrit or want to learn Samskrit, here is a good opportunity. Yes, here comes the first ever World Samskrit Book fair. It is...

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Indiblogger meet - 9th January 2011 - Bangalore

2011-01-05T22:48:00.000+05:30

When & Where? - Sunday January 9, 2011 MVT hall (Multi Vision Theatre), ISKCON Bangalore HK Hill west of Chord road, Rajajinagar, Bangalore-10 Landmark: ISKCON Temple Time: 12:30 PM - 4:30...

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HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2011

2011-01-05T22:37:00.000+05:30

Friends, Happy NEW YEAR to you, your family & friends. Like previous years, let this new year too usher in good luck. We wish everyone a Happy New year, every year. How about wishing once for...

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Do not forget to mention your PAN in your financial transactions

2010-04-04T21:13:00.000+05:30

Starting this new financial year (from 1-Apr-2010) ,please quote your Permanent Account Number (PAN) in all financial transactions, where tax need to be deducted at source (for example, Interest,...

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Savings Account balance to get more interest - on a daily balance basis.

2010-04-02T16:33:00.000+05:30

Good news for those who depend on the savings bank account. Currently, your savings bank account balance earns interest @ 3.5% on the lowest balance maintained between the 10th and the last date of...

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