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26 September 2011   Moneylife Exclusive Will Reliance's diversification strategy pay off? Moneylife Digital Team Reliance's stated aim is "transforming the DNA" from being a predominantly energy major to a more consumer-focused business group. Will it work?     Exclusive Column     Why is the government of Maharashtra reluctant to address the Mumbai airport transport issue? Sudhir Badami Why is Mumbai lagging behind in providing an effective bus service to and from the airport, when Bengaluru, Delhi and Hyderabad have all got such services? Is it possible that such a bus service could expose the futility of building a metro rail or monorail?       Other ML Exclusives   RMP Infotec—an MLM company—continues to grow while complaints pile up on the Web RMP Infotec promises income, real-estate grants and car loans for selling product kits and binary income for referrals, typical traits of MLM schemes. Now will this scheme be stopped in time? .............................................................................................................................................. Telemarketers flood subscribers with messages before the implementation of new TRAI rule banning bulk SMS transmission Recently, TRAI announced that a user can only send 100 SMSs a day (per SIM card), effective from 27th September; users have faced a sudden spurt in spam bulk messages since the past week... .............................................................................................................................................. Daily Market Report: Share prices may head higher If today's low holds, the Nifty may go up to 5,000... .............................................................................................................................................. Corruption in India is endemic because like charity, corruption begins at home, too Since we are now teaching our children that they can race to the top by any means that they desire, this 'winner-takes-all' (by any approach) attitude is actually embedding corruption in young minds. But the recent social protests have come as a shot in the arm for the current generation:.. .............................................................................................................................................. While the US is planning to tax the rich, India's tax burden falls on the poor India is a tax haven for the rich as they do not have to pay any tax on their dividend income. But the middle-class citizen has tax deducted at source even on the paltry interest received from savings bank accounts... .............................................................................................................................................. Life insurance: Policy lapses Why do customers let life policies lapse? .............................................................................................................................................. Vivimed labs: Right chemistry Expansion of existing facilities and greenfield projects will ensure growth... .............................................................................................................................................. Microfinance: Will seal of excellence and social performance management as yardsticks work? As concepts, a seal of excellence or social performance management will make good yardsticks to monitor Microfinance Institutions, but there will be practical difficulties in measuring these yardsticks and implementing them... .............................................................................................................................................. Lack of jobs is the real problem now, not falling markets Unemployment rates have to drop, only then will aggregate demand go up, which will then boost economies across the globe... .............................................................................................................................................. Personal finance today - Standard Chartered launches Approval-in-Principle for credit cards - Birla Sun Life MF launches Fixed Term Plan-Series DO - ICICI Pru MF introduces 36 months plan   ON STANDS NOW At a Glance   - Gold sheds Rs600, silver loses Rs500 on global cues - Most banks, housing finance companies say no to teaser loans - Raja seeks Chidambaram's examination as witness in 2G case - Govt indicates it will 'fast track' decision on foreign law firms - Govt gives extra time to 37 SEZ developers to execute projects Corporate Wrap-up   - Electro-Motive Diesel plans to serve Indian Railways by latest technology - Ind Swift Laboratories gets TGA approval from Australia for 7 APIs - Elder Pharma shareholders approve 30% final dividend for FY10-11   Moneylife Columns     India rising or chaos in the offing? Karan Kharb The prime minister says he has no magic wand to stop corruption; his finance minister announces there is no quick-fix to stop price rise; now the home minister tells us there is no way to prevent terror attacks completely... It's time to deal with our inner ailments and to ensure that poor performance is punished, else we could be headed downhill...     The need for due diligence for business correspondents who deliver financial services to low-income people Ramesh S Arunachalam The business correspondent model offers a unique possibility for mainstream low-income financial services. But recent experience has shown that there are huge risks as well, which is why it must be regulated carefully...     Face 2 Face   Bajaj Allianz General Insurance: Senior citizen mediclaim product has been profitable TA Ramalingam explains that the company is focused on building business for the long term, even if it means taking on a little more risk... ............................................................................................................................................... Bajaj Allianz General Insurance: Right risks should get right price for mediclaim, motor insurance Bajaj Allianz General Insurance is collecting detailed customer information which together with the claims experience will help it to arrive at the right price for health and motor insurance...     Editor's Pick   Will gold fall further? The euro is under pressure-the dollar looks more promising, and the yellow metal is not much of a safe haven any more. ...................................................................................................................................................... US futures down, markets may open on weak note Lack of progress on the EU debt issue is the major concern. ...................................................................................................................................................... PIMCO predicts Europe recession The world's biggest bond fund also expects advanced economies to stall across the globe. ...................................................................................................................................................... The Boeing Dreamliner finally takes off The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been three years in the making-the first delivery of the $200 million aircraft has been made to All Nippon Airways. ...................................................................................................................................................... Apple iPad will stay on top, says Gartner The research firm says that Apple has "better tablet hardware, software and content." It has also slashed its forecast for the rival Android OS by 28%. ...................................................................................................................................................... Cartoon of the week There go his chances.     Book Review   The next convergence: Prosperity code Devarajan Mahadevan What makes some countries keep growing?   FROM the ARCHIVES   A comprehensive Will is the only way to handle your legacy Dr SD Israni, solicitor & partner, SD Israni Law Chambers, spoke on the need for preparing a comprehensive Will and explained how to complete all the requisite nomination & transmission formalities... ...................................................................................................................................................... Commodities crash in global markets today, copper down 7% and silver falls highest in 27 years Slowing growth first in the West and then in China and the rising greenback have led to massive unwinding by speculators in commodities on Friday...     To subscribe to this free newsletter log on to www.moneylife.in or email us at newsletter@moneylife.in To get FREE updates via sms click here.

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