Doomed from the start
It is a project dedicated to the nation -- dedicated to growth" and of course, salvation for communist West Bengal which has not seen a single worthwhile commercial investment in a quarter of a century.

Why Dalal St shouldn't ape Nasdaq
The hype about Nasdaq influencing our markets reminds one of a buffalo; a point here, a point there and a lot of bull in between. "What is the Nasdaq today?" is the question most investors ask each other first thing in the morning.

Welcome pressure
The "huge pressure" reportedly being exerted on investment institutions to auction off their combined holding in companies is a very welcome development.

Scrutinising MPs
Delhi high court's instruction to the Election Commission to make information available to voters about parliamentary candidates is a well-intentioned move. Would that it had some guarantee of success.

The corralling of Napster
Recording industry may at last be getting the message. Expensive lawsuits against music-swapping companies such as Napster are no substitute for enterprise and innovation.

Eavesdropper
Former union economic affairs secretary, E A S Sarma, is getting support from unexpected quarters. Eavesdropper learns that an influential member of the Sangh Parivar called to "congratulate" Mr Sarma and expressed his solidarity.