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17 August 2011   Moneylife Exclusive Was Ronnie Screwvala forced to sell out to Disney? Moneylife Digital Team Ronnie Screwvala's sellout to Walt Disney has been hailed as a blazing exit. But he made much less money than the media thinks, points out an astute investor, because a lot of Screwvala's shares were pledged...     Exclusive Column     Who should regulate the microfinance sector? 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SEBI lets Stewart & Mackertich off the hook in DSQ Software case through a consent order SEBI's consent orders are seen as a quick escape mechanism for anyone who is caught violating market regulations and the amount paid would depend on the skills of the lawyer who negotiates the settlement... ............................................................................................................................................... Independent India@65: Inclusive growth for Bharat remains an elusive dream Achieving inclusive growth continues to be the biggest challenge for our country, as it concerns integrating 600 million people living in rural India and several million living in urban slums, into the mainstream economy, in a fair manner... ............................................................................................................................................... Daily Market Report: Share prices to see small bounce-back Nifty may go up to 5,130... ............................................................................................................................................... Anna Hazare's hunger protest a peaceful fight against corruption in government A large section of the people's representatives and some of the regulators are so steeped in corruption that we urgently need a strong, independent, effective Lokpal that can investigate and punish speedily. The Jan Lokpal proposed by Team Anna Hazare meets these requirements. Corruption may not vanish, but at least it will become a very risky business... ............................................................................................................................................... The political-media cabal: The fourth estate? Our media is a paper tiger... ............................................................................................................................................... Pramerica launches a banking & financial services fund but is it the right time for it? The sector fund has been launched when the apex bank has been hiking interest rates, and banks are facing some tough times. Again, there are already six existing banking & financial sector funds. Why should an investor go in for a new offering? ............................................................................................................................................... Ajanta Pharma: Health tonic The growth drivers for this small drugs manufacturer are firmly in place... ............................................................................................................................................... Personal finance today - ICICI Pru MF floats 367 days fixed maturity plan - Principal MF unveils 91 days fixed maturity plan - Tata MF introduces 731 days fixed maturity plan     At a Glance   - India to be $5.6 trillion economy by 2020: Dun & Bradstreet - Anna trying to impose Lokpal Bill 'totally misconceived': PM - United India chief to take up additional charge as New India Assurance CMD - FSDC panel discusses risk of global events on Indian economy - Hazare free to go wherever he wants to: Govt ON STANDS NOW Corporate Wrap-up   - Tata Motors global sales at 85,392 vehicles in July 2011 - Ansal Properties sells 9.54 million sq ft in Apr-Jul - Orchid Chemicals' Chennai unit resumes production   Moneylife Columns     Why are the Mumbai 26/11 investigations still in limbo? Karan Kharb The nation cannot depend on the US—and of course, Pakistan, to nab the terrorists. Security issues have to be dealt with directly by India through an efficient mechanism with an effective intelligence gathering system, swift combat response, hot pursuit and follow-up methods to effectively fight and eradicate the menace of terrorism...     Ultimate victory for students: Tuesday's Supreme Court judgment orders access of copies of answer sheets of all examinations Vinita Deshmukh The apex court has ruled that evaluated answer-sheets are covered under the definition of "information" under the RTI Act. This judgment applies to all examinations including the Public Service Commissions, Universities, CBSE and other boards, professional bodies like ICAI—in fact, every examination conducted by any agency in India...     Face 2 Face   'Indians looking at insurance as an investment avenue' Rituraj Bhattacharya of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance says a typical Indian household has insurance as an investment avenue today, as it offers diversification and an opportunity to balance the investment portfolio...     Editor's Pick   Is the Oracle past his sell-by date? Warren Buffett is "so 20th century," says this analyst. ...................................................................................................................................................... Manchester United's $1 billion IPO: Will investors play ball? According to sources, the Premier League team is planning a Singapore IPO, to reduce its burgeoning debt. ...................................................................................................................................................... SABMiller's $10 billion Foster's bid: No small beer The global giant is planning a hostile takeover now. ...................................................................................................................................................... America tries to get back on its feet Industrial output is up, retail sales are rising and jobless claims are coming down. ...................................................................................................................................................... The future of US medical design is in India The Stanford India Biodesign team is drawing up a list of patient-care needs that might be solved with better devices from India. ...................................................................................................................................................... Cartoon of the week When all else fails, blame it on the President.   Book Review   Big bother Devarajan Mahadevan "The Filter Bubble" is a worrying description of how the Internet flow controls you.   FROM the ARCHIVES   Anna Hazare arrested by Delhi police; revives hunger protest on Lokpal; widespread condemnation of arrest Gandhian, along with close associates, remanded to judicial custody for seven days. Parliament adjourned after uproar by opposition parties describing police action as undemocratic... ...................................................................................................................................................... The big lies in Delhi over the anti-corruption crusade: Switch off your TV and listen to the man on the street The powers-that-be are just mouthing tokenisms—or plain untruths. The common man is fed up with corruption, and the truth will soon be out...     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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