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Discusses a survey conducted by Deloitte & Touche LLP, which asked online trading executives on what they consider to be their biggest work-related worries. Concerns about system outages and mistakes; Inability to handle a rapidly growing transaction volume; Possibility of a bear market; Formation of alliances between discount brokers and larger institutions.

Reports on the Bank of New York Co.'s lowering of the compensation of chairman and chief executive Thomas Renyi in 1999. Total salary and bonus; Bank's citing of the money-laundering probe as reason for the pay cut.

The article discusses the 2013 investment strategy of Singapore's state investment company Temasek Holdings Pte. Ltd., which executive Boon Sim claims is bullish in terms of U.S. and European investments. The diversification of Temasek's holdings, economic conditions in the U.S. and Europe, and investments in industries such as energy, medical equipment, and chemicals. The effect of economic growth on investors' attitudes is also discussed.

The article considers a case before India's Supreme Court on the payment of some $2.6 billion in taxes by the British telecommunication corporation Vodafone Group PLC on its $11.1 billion acquisition of an Indian unit of the firm Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. The court's possible judgment is discussed in terms of how it would affect foreign investment in India and cross-border mergers of Indian firms.

The article discusses doubts in India about that nation's rapid economic growth. Although living standards have improved for many, large swaths of the nation's 1.2 billion people have not benefited. Other sources of discontent include widespread malnutrition, corruption in government, and a failure to enact land reform.

The article presents an interview with Azim Premji, chairman of Wipro Ltd. Topics discussed include how his company coped with an economic recession, Wipro's efforts to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia and France, his firm's criteria for determining whether to make an acquisition, and new business opportunities for Wipro.

The article presents an interview with Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Group. Topics discussed include the purchase by Tata Motors Ltd. of the Jaguar and Land Rover automobile companies, Tata Group's approach to coping with a recession, his firm's search for his successor, and both business and government relations between India and the U.S.

The article presents an interview with chief executive N. Chandrasekaran of Tata Consultancy Services Inc. Topics discussed include Tata's strategy for addressing an economic downturn, the improving prospects for technology spending, how he will differ from his predecessor, and Tata's initiatives in cloud computing.

The article discusses results of May, 2009 parliamentary elections held in India. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Indian National Congress party was the top vote-getter, and indicated it would form a new coalition government. India's minister of commerce and industry, Kamal Nath, observed that the results should encourage foreign investment.

The article reports that the government of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh survived a vote of no confidence, triggered in part by a deal on nuclear-power technology that Singh arranged with the government of U.S. President George W. Bush. That deal must be approved by the U.S. Congress before taking effect. A vote in Congress could be delayed until 2009, though.

The article focuses on an increase in the number of citizens in India that, in 2007, are hoping to be able to lead a better life than that of their parents and create a better life for their children. The increase has been linked to a dissolution of the caste system, decline in socialism, and a surging economy in the country, which has seen 8.6% growth annually since 2004.

The article discusses the popularity of golf in India despite temperatures that can reach over 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The history of golf in India is reviewed, noting that the sport was brought over by Englishmen who established the Royal Calcutta Golf Club in 1829. Golf's popularity in India is attributed to a swelling middle class and a drop in the price of equipment. Several methods of dealing with excessive heat while on the course are given.

The article focuses on financial problems which are being seen in 2007 in one of Australia's largest and most prominent hedge funds, Basis Capital Funds Management Ltd. as a result of investments related to U.S. mortgages which lost money due to a 2006 and 2007 subprime lending crisis in the U.S. . Two of the company's funds, Basis Yield Alpha Fund and Basis Pac-Rim Opportunity Fund had lost between 9.2% and 14% in the month of June alone.

The article reports that the Indian caste system is being dismantled by the booming high tech economy. Dalits, or untouchables, like Venugopal Thoti, have moved into technology jobs, lifting themselves out of centuries of socially prescribed poverty. Infosys Technologies Ltd., a major technology outsourcer, recruits from the rural villages where many Dalits live. In spite of these advances, they still face discrimination from higher caste colleagues.

This article looks at Dutch darts player Jelle Klaasen, who takes a healthy and sober approach to the game. Klaasen avoids alcohol believing that the healthy approach helps him focus on the game. As a virtual unknown in the sport, he won the British Darts Organization Lakeside World Professional Darts Championship in Britain in January of 2006, beating fellow Dutchman Raymond van Barneveld.

The article discusses the potential economic impact of the rapprochement forged by Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou with China, and mentions topics that include improvements in Taiwan's economy and security, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the cross-strait policies of Taiwan.

The article offers world news briefs as of March 27, 2015 including accusations rejected by Argentine court on President Cristina Kirchner for her role in 1994 terrorist attack, increase in jobless rate in Brazil and a ban on militant jihadists group Tauhid Germany by German Interior Ministry.

Features the decision of New York financial-service giant Citigroup Inc. to give its former president Jamie Dimon his golden parachute. Worth and components of the separation package; Ouster of Dimon from the company in November 1998; Restrictions on Dimon's ability to lure Citigroup staff to work for him at any new employer; Merger of Citicorp and Travelers Group Inc. to form Citigroup.

The article presents an adaptation from the electronic book "Crimes Against Women: Three Tragedies and the Call for Reform in India" published by the "Wall Street Journal" and available at www.crimesagainstwomenbook.com.

This article discusses the death of a woman who was gang raped in New Delhi, India in December 2012, highlighting the widespread protests incited by the incident, the political remarks of Indian Parliament member Abhijit Mukherjee about the crime, and the political ramifications of the event.

The article describes the December 23, 1949 appearance of a Hindu idol at the Babri Masjid mosque in Ayodhya, India and the subsequent destruction of the mosque in 1992, focusing on an easing of religious tension in India as of December, 2012.

The article looks at an interview in which Indian Finance Minister P. Chidambaram stated that India intends to implement a system that delivers subsides by direct cash transfers rather than discounts in an attempt to reduce government spending and reduce the country's deficit.

The article discusses a statement by the automaker Suzuki Motor Corp. regarding its factory in Manesar, India, with a focus on industrial unrest which lead to the death of a factory manager; police investigations of the incident; and the contribution of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. to Suzuki's profits.

The article discusses economic reforms being pursued in India aimed at increasing foreign direct investment in that country including expected approval for foreign ownership of as much as 49% of Indian airlines, and efforts to persuade states to grant admission to foreign supermarkets.

The article reports that five states in India will begin voting for local legislative seats on January 28, 2012, and presents commentary on implications of balloting in Uttar Pradesh for Rahul Gandhi of the Congress Party and Kumari Mayawati of the Bahujan Samaj Party.

The article discusses efforts by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to spur economic growth in his nation, and obstacles he has encountered to some of his proposals.

The article reports on the impending Indian parliamentary meeting on the government's version of an antigraft bill as activist Anna Hazare plans to stage a three-day fast in Mumbai to protest against weaknesses in the bill.

The article offers a look at the legislative agenda of India's Parliament for its winter session that will end on December 21, 2011.

The article profiles self-style Gandhian activist Anna Hazare who led several controversial protests in India and other countries which were aimed to pressure governments to modify political processes.

The article deals with a call from U.S. Ambassador Timothy Roemer on India to boost its anti-graft and corruption campaign and encourage foreign investment to capitalize on the benefits of the U.S.-India alliance.

The article reports that the U.S. government is being urged by India to attach tougher conditions to the aid it provides Pakistan, as well as to minimize the role of Pakistan in the future of Afghanistan.

The article reports on the technical assistance offered by General Electric Co. to the Japanese government to address radiation leaks following explosions at several nuclear power plants destroyed by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

The article reports on the claim of Indian businessman Ratan Tata that India needs stronger regulations to protect an individual's right to privacy.

This article reports on the move by Starbucks Corp. to forge an alliance with Tata Group of India.

This article reports on the invitation to Pakistan's foreign minister by India to restart talks in New Delhi, according to Indian minister of external affairs S. M. Krishna.

The article reports on calls by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for corporations in the country to improve their ethics.

This section offers world news briefs, including an explosion at a River Coal Ltd. mine in New Zealand trapping 29 miners, plans by Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to regulate the microfinance industry and the discovery of a fake bomb in Namibia.

The article reports on the criticisms from SKS chairman Vikram Akula against the strict regulations imposed on the microfinancing sector in India.

This section offers sports-related news briefs as of October 15, 2010 including the controversy surrounding the 2010 Bowl Championship Series standings and the silver medal won by India in the field-hockey final at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

The article focuses on the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games staged by India on October 3, 2010, featuring spectacular pyrotechnics, local culture and a huge balloon called an aerostat, which is expected to dispel the image of the country that was chaotic in its preparations for the athletic event.

The article reports that the Indian court ruling that would divide a sacred site claimed by both Hindus and Muslims did not fully satisfy either group as both have announced their intentions to appeal the decision.