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Treading the slippery path

Treading the slippery path

Efficiency enhancement through pricing and non-pricing methods is the need of the hour in meeting our energy adequacy. With India's energy efficiency estimated to be the fifth lowest in the world, there is a trem­endous scope to improve efficiency. Depend­ence on oil imports is expected to rise.

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No mining should be allowed for trading

No mining should be allowed for trading

The unstoppable and straight-speaking Karnataka Lokayukta (now retired) has done his bit for the sustenance of the legitimate mining industry. While exposing the biggest mining scam to date, his observations on mining policy and practice should perhaps be heard and considered carefully.

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Alom Poly Extrusions: Lighter and stronger

Alom Poly Extrusions: Lighter and stronger

Alcorr double-wall corrugated pipes made of extr­emely versatile raw material called high-density polyethylene (HDPE) are composed of two layers having glass smooth inner wall and annular corrugated outer configuration.

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Canada Special

Canada Special

In the last year, several province-level delegations have visited India and explored opportunities in infrastructure and other domains. On 11-12 November, C-IBC's Canada-India Business Forum in Mumbai hopes to attract investors to Indian infrastructure, services and natural resources.

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Sowing seeds in the right land

Sowing seeds in the right land

Sameer K Bhatnagar presents an investment landscape for Canadian companies to invest in India and outlines the major sectors where opportunities lie. These are interesting times for infrastructure com­panies in India.

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New duties

New duties

Ramesh Chandak has been elected as President, Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) for the year 2011-12. Chandak takes over from Vimal Mahendru, the outgoing president.

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The Flag-off

The Flag-off

The inaugural Indian Grand Prix was a grand success. Many in the Formula One world might have wondered if India is capable of pulling of such a big feat. When the world champion Sebastian Vettel won India's first ever Formula One,

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New JNNURM in 12th Plan

New JNNURM in 12th Plan

The Plan panel said the government is working on a new Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) during the 12th Plan, aiming to fast track infrastructure development in cities.