UpFront
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Of What Kind is Your Diamond?
Cultured diamonds could not only create a new market segment in India, they could even shake up the natural diamond trade
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Sheena Iyengar: Most Customers Don't Know What
Sheena Iyengar, psychologist and author of the recently released book on consumer behaviour, The Art of Choosing, tells Forbes India that too much variety in products overwhelms buyers
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Don’t Leave the Fate of Power to the States
S.S. Rao, the outgoing CEO of JSW Energy, talks to Forbes India about the problems in the Indian power sector and the opportunities
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Reading the Tea Leaves
Letter from the Executive Editor: Less than 10 years ago, when Mukesh Ambani announced his plans for the mobile telephony space, it shook the business up. Now, he's back with a plan that sounds more intriguing and bolder
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Taxing by Hook or Crook
A minimum tax on gross assets is neither a new idea nor devoid of economic rationale. But the government must be gentle in enforcing it
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The Tap's Running Dry
India needs to work fast to save its rivers; otherwise the Ganga and Yamuna could soon pass into mythology
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The Captive BPO Blowout That Never Happened
Offshore centres of multinationals were considered unviable some years ago. But today they have not just outlived the prediction, but are also thriving
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China is Rocking the Indian Steel Boat
China is flooding the world, especially India, with steel. As long as this lasts, the prices of locally produced steel will stay depressed
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When Investing, Scepticism is Your Best Friend
The most elegant investment ideas may turn to dust if you put them through a reality check
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The Paperback Book Turns 75
The lighter, cheaper version of the published word turns 75 this year, and it remains the lifeline for many writers and publishers
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Don’t Subsidise Suppliers, Subsidise Consumers
When it comes to poverty alleviation and social security, China often cuts out the middleman and takes the benefits directly to the people. Chinese economist Jun Han talks about the lessons it holds for India