British industry: myopic or misguided?

Article Abstract:

British manufacturing industries are suffering the most from the country's roller-coaster economy, and need to see fair terms of competition and stability. In a recession it is relatively cheap and easy to make employees redundant in Britain, compared to other parts of Europe, where it redundancies are difficult and expensive, but companies are helped with cash payments to keep employees on short time working, in preparation for any upturn. In Britain projects have to be abandoned if they exceed a critical payback period of, say, 18 months, whereas in Germany, the project is given the go ahead on a three year payback.

Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Planning

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ARIHANT POSTS Rs46 CRORE TURNOVER, TO PAY 15%

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Arihant Foundations & Housing Ltd (AFHL) of Chennai suffered a fall in its net profit at Rs1.82 crore in the year ended June 1998 (Rs2.59 crore in 1996-97). Its turnover rose to Rs45.99 crore (Rs28.07 crore). Its interest was Rs29 lakh (Rs41 lakh). Its depreciation was Rs2.64 lakh (Rs2.95 lakh). Its earning per share was Rs3.65 (Rs5.18). AFHL hopes to complete its commercial complex project in Chennai in 1998-99. (gs)

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Athens dining: alpha to omega

Article Abstract:

Traditional Greek specialties plus Italian dishes enhances the adventure for a visitor eating in Greece. The delights of Greek cuisine are described from working class dishes to dishes served im Athens' more expensive restaurants. Shopping in the open air markets is also an experience to be enjoyed.

Greece, Appreciation, Food and nutrition, Restaurants, Athens, Greece, Cookery, Greek, Greek cooking

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