Economic indicators stronger than at start of the year: Sinha
Addressing the central board of directors of the Reserve Bank of India, the finance minister Yashwant Sinha said that economic indicators are stronger as compared to the beginning of the year.

FIPB clears proposals worth Rs 500 cr
The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) on Saturday cleared 34 proposals involving foreign direct investment inflow of Rs 500 crore including nine applications pertaining to the union information and broadcasting ministry.

Parliament passes Patents Bill
The Patents (Amendment) Bill received parliamentary approval yesterday after the Rajya Sabha passed it by voice vote. The non-Congress opposition, however, staged a protest walk out before the passage of the bill.

CORPORATE
RJR Tobacco sues Philip Morris
`Nissan tie-up with Renault imminent'

ECONOMY
`Tourism sector must be pro-active to benefit from incentive
Joshi concerned over computer literacy in the country

EXPRESSIONS
Resonant voices of humanity
Small sector needs trained manpower

MARKETS
Nasdaq slides along with software firm Oracle
Polyester yarn crashes on panic selling; sugar firms up

LEISURE
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