Page 570 - Editorial Comment
As it should be
RBI rightly maintains status quo, but fiscal risks loom
Right and wrong medicines
Attempts at changing drug regulation point the wrong way
Time to sign
The government should go ahead with the Asean FTA
Mission critical
Mission Mode appears to be hurting normal govt functioning
The most dangerous yet
The swine flu could develop into a health emergency
Skewed growth
The govt should not abdicate its role in healthcare
Not just gas prices
Besides natural gas prices, a policy review should also cover power and fertiliser
Saved by Pay Commission
The GDP numbers suggest that the bottom has been reached, and the likelihood of conditions deteriorating further has receded
Poor quarterly numbers
Companies across a range of sectors continue to do badly in 2008-09, with stagnant or declining sales and with profit margin under continuing pressure
Still Security Risk No. 1
The problem in Pakistan is that the vast majority, while not in favour of extremism or fundamentalism, is not in favour of fighting the Taliban either
Another export shock
Indian exporters are in for a prolonged period of pain, as their major markets are expected to remain in recessionary conditions until next year
Ministerial intentions
The promises of new ministers are encouraging; now it's time for action
Another cash-and-carry
Retail chains are a reality, with or without FDI
Mr Pawar's controls
Time to end export bans, stock limits, curbs on futures
An ambitious programme
The Manmohan Singh govt starts on an unusually purposive note
Breakthrough with Asean
The FTA should be extended to services, investment
Yes, inquiry needed
The country has nothing to lose and everything to gain from a proper inquiry on the Mumbai attack
Taxing energy
The time has come to rationalise energy taxes
Kicking the habit
Blunter warnings on tobacco packs may not be enough
Speed up disinvestment
The QIP route is best for all stakeholders