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TOPICS COVERED Art ASEAN Constitution Defence Democracy Economy Education Environment Feature Foreign Affairs Health Heritage Human Rights  Indian Bureaucracy India-Pakistan  India-US Relations Jammu and Kashmir Nagaland Nuclear Politics  Population  Poverty Religion Science & Technology Terrorism Tourism UN and India Women Defence Democracy Economy Education Environment Feature Foreign Affairs Health Heritage Human Rights  Indian Bureaucracy India-Pakistan  India-US Relations Jammu and Kashmir Nagaland Nuclear Politics  Population  Poverty Religion Science & Technology Terrorism Tourism United Nations  Women ISSUES COVERED		What is India DAILY ROUND-UP Tuesday, 6 July 2004, 2200 hrs NATION & STATES Pakistan transfer of Kashmir land to China: India will raise question about 1963 act A Pakistani decision to hand over disputed territory to China still rankles, and India plans to take it up when talks resume in August... BUSINESS & ECONOMY Laloo's rail budget: no hike in fare  The rail minister proposes a rescue institute and free rides for youths appearing for job interviews. He has not hiked travel and freight rates. FEATURED STORIES The Hindu Russia plays energy card President Vladimir Putin wants to use oil and gas exports as instruments to speed up Russia's economic revival and enhance its geopolitical weight. Japan Times Pie-in-the-sky Asian monetary reform Following the experiences of the European Union's euro zone, a common currency area for Asia has been widely discussed. Asian monetary union is a fantasy that ignores both economic and political realities, but respectable economists have bought into the idea. Outlook Troy: the chinks The new Hollywood release Troy chooses not to trouble itself with issues about the morality of warfare, but if you are interested in some uncomplicated stuff, it will do the trick. Something suggests President Bush is going to love this one... Telegraph (UK) The Godfather of Method Marlon Brando, who died in Los Angeles on Thursday aged 80, was the most influential film star of his generation, pioneering on screen the use of the acting technique popularly known as the Method... (Registration required) The Guardian Will banks ban credit card use for internet porn?  Banking industry is expanding its blacklist in an attempt to ban websites which trade in images of sexual violence, racism or terrorism. ...  TOP PICKS OPINION Pakistan: Change the system (Dawn) Kashmir and the peace process (Dawn) Can terminology tip the balance? (Dawn) Pak in Asean: Welcome entry (The Hindu)  Parliament boycott: enough is enough (DC) Football: The engine that could (The Hindu)  What is India ABSTRACTS COMING SOON! This column will feature annotated abstracts of editorials and opinions published in newspapers across India  BUSINESS HEADLINES PSUs step up pay-outs Ambani, Bachchan dazzle RS Soota to receive CII award Employee referrals popular  CORPORATE HEADLINES Esteem costs Rs 42,000 less ICICI Bank awaits RBI norms Polaris files counter claim Yamaha Motor may break even Essar Oil to raise $207 million  EXCHANGE Dollar: Rs 46.40 Pound: Rs 84.50 Euro: Rs 56.55 Yen:  (100) Rs 43.90  INSCRIPTIONS From South India  Original texts from four states, transcribed from a definitive volume  published by the Archaeological Survey of India ONLY ON WHATISINDIA  SOURCES Deccan Herald Indian Express Hindustan Times The Hindu Pioneer Economic Times Times of India Statesman Tribune Business Standard Business Line
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