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Micro-businesses' Eid performance

As Eid-ul-Fitr festival draws near, the sectors producing items associated with its celebration begin humming with hectic activities. They bring to the Eid market myriad types of consumer goods. Saris, panjabis, shirts and trousers, children's dresses and footwear dominate the list. It also includes trinkets, caps, prayer mats, and, most...

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Multilateralism is the only way forward

International cooperation is under strain. The voices of protectionism and nationalism are gaining strength, and governments are increasingly pursuing policy goals through unilateral or ad hoc measures, rather than by working together.Even against this backdrop, it remains abundantly clear that effective international cooperation improves economic outcomes and everyday lives. The...

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On safe milk consumption

Country's food safety situation has reached a worrying stage due to widespread adulteration caused by toxins, pesticide residues, microbiological contamination, veterinary drug residues and heavy metals. Of late, the revelation that around 77 per cent of pasteurised milk available in the market contain high levels of bacteria has come as...

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Chennai lifts IPL title for third time

SHAKIB's team in the 11th Indian Premier League (IPL) failed to clinch the title despite playing consistent cricket throughout the season. Chennai Super Kings claimed the trophy for the third time thanks to a sparkling century by 36 year-old Shane Watson. He offered no chances to Shakib's Hyderabad. He powered...

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Leadership in business: More than a title

BUSINESS leadership skills generally centre around the ability to communicate effectively, the ability to focus on the big picture and the ability to gather and analyse information.Effective communication is a foundational requirement for any business. Effective leaders are effective communicators. They make sure that employees know what they need to...

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