Word of the Day
Mining and quarrying have been age-old practices in India, as evidenced by the profuse use of a variety of stones in the thousands of ancient temples and monuments scattered all over the country. -- The Hindu, 29 October, 2003
Corporates with a high rating often raise funds much cheaper than what is possible for a bank. The capital market and external commercial borrowings have become attractive avenues though even in the best of times can hardly supplant the banking system. -- The Hindu, 14 November 2005