TEXT: President Patil's last address to Parliament

President Pratibha Patil on Monday addressed Parliament for the last time as President when she flagged off the Budget session. Here's the text of her speechHonourable Members I welcome you to this......

President's address to the Parliament

Following is the trascriptof President Pratibha Patil's address to the joint sittingof Parliament on Thursday.Honourable Members, I convey my good wishes to you and to all our people. On behalf of......

'Our neighbors have the highest priority'

The end of the Cold War, the accelerating process of globalization and the emergence of transnational challenges have become the defining features of contemporary international relations. India's......

Kalam's I-Day address

The text of President A P J Abdul Kalam's address to the nation on the eve of the 58th Independence Day:On the eve of the 58th Independence Day, I extend to you my best wishes for your happiness......

Why India needs a national power distribution company

An national power distribution company will not only be an effective alternative to the slothful behaviour of power discoms but also create a national price-point for power purchase and retail......

L&T chief on finding leadership talent

In an interview with PricewaterhouseCoopers, A M Naik, chairman of Larsen & Toubro Limited, talks about the company’s strategies, opportunities and the challenges facing it.Naik was one of......

Govt to overhaul investment fund

The government is set to overhaul the National Investment Fund from April 1. From the next financial year, the government will utilise the disinvestment proceeds for recapitalisation of banks and......

'R&D and innovation find little place in industry'

The crisis-ridden power distribution sector has just got a debt restructure package.J G Kulkarni, executive vice-president at Crompton Greaves and newly appointed president of the Indian Electrical......