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1 November 2011   Moneylife Exclusive Responsible Indian microfinance in India: Still a pipedream year after crisis Ramesh S Arunachalam The self-help group & bank-linkage model has been touted as the panacea for solving the current crisis facing Indian microfinance. But this linkage model faces a number of issues that need urgent attention...     Exclusive Column     Six years of RTI: Time for the government now to bravely abide by the Act, not tame it Vinita Deshmukh Six years of RTI's existence has empowered the Indian citizen as a proactive partner in governance like never before since Independence. But the government has not been able to digest it, ever since its implementation. Instead of trying to dilute or scuttle the Act, it's time the government abides by Section (4) norms of 'suo motu' disclosure...       Other ML Exclusives   ASSOCHAM: Regulate 'aggressive' news channels Industry body says 'self-regulation' is not sufficient. After the RTI Act has been used to improve transparency and functioning of government entities, attention turns towards the media for amendment to bring these TV channels under the ambit of the Act ... ............................................................................................................................................. Daily Market Report: Market still under pressure If the Nifty falls below today's low, it may find support at 5,160... .............................................................................................................................................. Education must create healthy minds; not just wealthy careers Many of the ills plaguing the world—oppressive dictatorships, state-sponsored terrorism and corrupt politicians—can all be traced to oppression, suppression and denial originating from the modern educational system which has failed to create healthy minds... .............................................................................................................................................. Diwali fails to light up sales: Consumer outlets feel the pinch, bigger retailers cushion the shock Consumers were less enthusiastic this festive season, thanks to high inflation. Corporates have also slashed their budgets for gifts to clients... .............................................................................................................................................. The line between 'amateur' and 'professional' cameras has vanished. But you still need a trained eye behind the lens for that right click The cost of making audio and visuals just became much cheaper. But the skill of the photographer or cinematographer is still paramount in the business of photography or filmmaking... .............................................................................................................................................. Moneylife Foundation holds special workshop for senior citizens on 'How to be safe and smart with your money' The Foundation held a special session on personal finance for those in their twilight years on how they can be safe with their money by avoiding scams and how they can make the best of their retirement corpus... .............................................................................................................................................. When the government violates its own Internet censorship rules Several law enforcement agencies are circumventing the IT Act, the Indian Penal Code and ultimately the Constitution, by not following proper procedure for removal of online content... .............................................................................................................................................. Personal finance today - Reliance MF launches Reliance Fixed Horizon Fund XX-Series 33 - ICICI Pru MF launches 18 months fixed maturity plan - ICICI Pru MF launches Multiple Yield Fund-Plan E - Deutsche Mutual Fund launches 370 days fixed term fund   At a Glance   - Fuel retailers pushing for Rs1.82 per litre hike in petrol price - I-T Department sends notices to persons involved in black money cases - India exports up 36.3% in September, imports rise17.2% - Maruti Suzuki's October sales down 53% due to labour unrest - Will resume fast if Jan Lokpal Bill not passed: Hazare to PM ON STANDS NOW Corporate Wrap-up   - Toyota Kirloskar's sales at 10,762 units in October 2011 - ACC Q3 net up 85% at Rs159 crore on higher sales - M&M posts 20% rise in sales in October - Tata Motors October sales at 68,009 units Moneylife Columns     Diwali purchases: Here's a dream wish-list with items that will last forever Veeresh Malik For this Diwali, look beyond pressure cookers, frying pans and 3D TVs. Here is a list of items that'll last you a lifetime—and these gifts to yourself will keep on giving...     Occupy Wall Street: Protestors are actually saviours of capitalism William Gamble Marching against corruption in India is akin to marching against corporate fraud in the US. Civic activism across the globe is taking place because the youth want more transparency and fairness in the system...       Face 2 Face   "We should have freedom to offer highest NAV ULIP" Deepak Sood, MD & CEO, Future Generali India Life Insurance Co Ltd...   Editor's Pick   MF Holdings faces US probe Millions in customer funds may be missing, say regulators. ...................................................................................................................................................... Hackers are going berserk The latest targets: a number of Fortune 100 companies and US chemical & military firms. ...................................................................................................................................................... iPhone 4S: Battery woes continue Users are complaining of rapid drain—and many are trying DIY solutions. ...................................................................................................................................................... Google TV: Will it ever take off? The Internet giant needs to improve relationships with networks and win the heart of clients. ...................................................................................................................................................... Yen for the dollar The greenback is rising on hopes that Japan will intervene again in the currency market. ...................................................................................................................................................... Cartoon of the week Obama finally gets the message...     Book Review   That Used To Be US: It's Broke, Fix It Devarajan Mahadevan At last, a wake-up call for America... and the world...   FROM the ARCHIVES   Savings bank interest-rate deregulation makes liquid funds irrelevant Banks are now offering 6% on savings accounts, more than what a liquid fund would, on an average... ...................................................................................................................................................... Sick medicinal practices: Are corrupt doctors, or gullible patients to blame? What's the truth? An email falsely claiming to have been written by a renowned doctor and Padma Bhushan awardee titled "How Indian Doctors Loot Patients" has gone viral on the internet—is it because there is a lot of truth in what it says? .     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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