Special Report
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TCS vs Infosys: How the IT Big Guns Will Fare
In the battle between India’s two big IT firms, TCS’s recent wins give it an edge over Infosys, whose turnaround is still a work in progress
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S Naren: Industrial Growth Must Not Stay Subdued
2014 elections will be key as the markets cannot afford a government that is not pro-growth
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Kenneth Andrade: Looking Beyond Currency Plays
A depreciating currency can give a competitive edge but, in isolation, it will not lead to the fortunes or misfortunes of a company
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Modi as PM Will Push Sensex Up Even More
One thing’s for sure: A BJP victory will, at the least, change the negativity now floating like smog above the Indian economy
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Rajiv Shastri: Containing Subsidies Will Be a Must
While there are many causes for India’s current dismal economic state, the largest negative contributor is the manner in which its recent fiscal policy has evolved
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Is There a Glut of Literature Festivals in India?
It is important to have such festivals around the country because it gives everyone access to such events
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Will India Dial into 4G in 2014?
The latent demand for the higher speed the technology offers is indisputable. However, don’t expect the end-user numbers to scale up in 2014. The focus, in fact, is more likely to be on gearing up for growth
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Can Indian Cricket Live Up to its Hype in 2014?
We appear to have a cluster of players who can dazzle and win games. But unless the current bunch can take forward the agenda set by the ‘old order’, lndian cricket may actually have declined
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Can Nokia and Microsoft Pull Each Other Out of the Abyss in 2014?
If they can become a low-end competitor, then there may be an opportunity available in the emerging markets. But they are pouring tremendous resources into the US and Europe saying Lumia is better. That is likely to fail
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Can a Hungry World Say No to GM Crops and Still Have Food Security?
The world is running low on food. Can we afford to reject GM crops out of hand?
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Will 2014 be the Year in Which We Let Technology Control Us?
Will the science fiction scenario of a world controlled by machines become reality in the near future?