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The Financial Express daily newsletter
Edition of Sunday, January 02, 2005
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THE FINANCIAL EXPRESS ON SUNDAY
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TODAY'S TOP STORIES
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IT firms learning their lessons on security
It�s nine on a Monday morning in one of India�s most well-known companies and
the countdown to the much-awaited presentation is already underway. Things are
looking in control. But everyone�s expectations will turn into agony over the
next couple of seconds.
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78561
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Bengal exports hit as middlemen play tricks with prawns
Japan deducts $2 per kg from the price quoted by prawn exporters from Kolkata.
Importers in Europe and the US have also adopted strict testing measures on
prawn shipments sent from here.
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78562
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Forex reserves increase by $394 million
The country�s foreign exchange reserves rose marginally by $394 million to
$131.015 billion during the week ended December 24, 2004.
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78563
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Two-tier fencing checks infiltration on border
India has become the third country after Israel and the US to erect a two-tier
border fencing, which proved to be a highlight of the armed forces�
determination to deal with terrorism during 2004.
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78564
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BOTTOMLINE: Tuskers to help weary Thai tsunami rescuers
Elephants, Thailand�s ancient war vehicles, are being brought in to help
disaster workers retrieve and transport bloated bodies from tsunami-hit beaches
and islands, an owner said on Saturday.
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78565
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FE INVESTOR
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Cover Story
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Investing in the New Year
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78526
More in Cover Story at http://www.financialexpress.com/investor/coverstory.html
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In Focus
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ULIPs and pension plans to get bigger
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78527
More in In Focus at http://www.financialexpress.com/investor/infocus.html
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Spotlight
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Bullish on truck radial market
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78528
A bitter-sweet performance
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78529
More in Spotlight at http://www.financialexpress.com/investor/spotlight.html
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Overview
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How mutual funds fared in 2004
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78534
Tech counters poised to witness high volatility
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78535
More in Overview at http://www.financialexpress.com/investor/overview.html
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Wrap-Up
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Market ends 2004 on a high note
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78531
Rupee at 5-yr peak; G-Sec yields rise
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78532
Year 2004: an eventful year for the bulls
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78533
More in Wrap-Up at http://www.financialexpress.com/investor/wrap-up.html
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Personal Finance Corner
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Securities lending scheme: review by Sebi panel
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78537
The need for asset allocation
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78536
More in Personal Finance Corner at
http://www.financialexpress.com/investor/personalfinancecorner.html
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Crisil Study
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Manufacturing boosts industrial growth
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78530
More in Crisil Study at
http://www.financialexpress.com/investor/crisilstudy.html
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Talking Money
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2005: include equities in your portfolio
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78538
Looking ahead confidently
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78539
More in Talking Money at
http://www.financialexpress.com/investor/talkingmoney.html
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Back Page
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�2005 will see more equity, hybrid schemes�
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78540
Realty sector: tier-II cities look attractive
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78541
More in Back Page at http://www.financialexpress.com/investor/backpage.html
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Focus
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Apocalypse revealed
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78542
More in Focus at http://www.financialexpress.com/sunday/focus.html
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Small Scale
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In search of the elusive Bill
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78544
Global conference on SMEs in Kochi
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78545
Tsunami effect
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78543
More in Small Scale at http://www.financialexpress.com/sunday/smallscale.html
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In Person
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Pleasure at work place
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78548
Changing gear
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78549
�There is a lack of adequate medical insurance in India�
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78550
More in In Person at http://www.financialexpress.com/sunday/inperson.html
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Bookmark
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Something needed to be done
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78546
Green thoughts in green shade
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78547
More in Bookmark at http://www.financialexpress.com/sunday/bookmark.html
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Habitat
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Skorpio on sale
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78556
Income tax deductions on rented property
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78557
Spinning homes
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78558
More in Habitat at http://www.financialexpress.com/sunday/habitat.html
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Leisure Class
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A quiet affair
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78551
Discovering Nancy
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78552
More in Leisure Class at
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After Eight
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Spirit of introspection
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78553
Being a Wineman!
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78554
Colonial saga
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78555
More in After Eight at http://www.financialexpress.com/sunday/aftereight.html
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Executive Sport
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Star gazing
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78559
Great struggle, greater achievement
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78560
More in Executive Sport at
http://www.financialexpress.com/sunday/executivesport.html
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News
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Communist CM finds soulmate in rich scientist
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78569
Tisco saleable steel production up 2%
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78570
CII initiates disaster relief programme
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=78572
More in News at http://www.financialexpress.com/sunday/news.html
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