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Japan’s DoCoMo to acquire 26 percent in Tata Teleservices

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Leading Japanese mobile telecom operator NTT DoCoMo will pick up a 26-percent stake in Tata Teleservices for $2.7 billion (Rs.13,070 crore or Rs.130.7 billion), it was announced Wednesday.This deal takes Tata Teleservices’ valuation to around $10.38 billion.
DoCoMo will also make an open offer to acquire at least 20 percent of the outstanding equity shares of […]

Setting Up for an Event

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

There is a lot that needs to be done before you are ready for any event. Most of it is just standard planning stuff, but you really need to take some time when planning out the seating. People are going to be sitting down for awhile, so you really need to make sure that they […]

For all your labeling and business cards needs

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

There are different varieties of labels available in the market right now. You should them according to your needs and specifications. One among them is Thermal labels which will work like the regular labels except the image on the label will appear once it is subjected to mild heat.
Similarly there are media labels […]

Azada: Ancient Magic casual game released

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Big Fish Games on Thursday announced the release of Azada: Ancient Magic, a new casual game for the Mac. It costs $19.99; a trial version is available for free download.Azada casts you into storybook worlds as you try to solve puzzles.
Azada: Ancient Magic is a sequel to Azada, a puzzle adventure game. The sequel continues […]

Steel wire prices down by 20 percent

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Prices of steel wires have gone down by nearly 20 percent in the last six weeks due to a fall in demand, a top official of the Steel Wire Manufacturers Association of India said here Wednesday.

“The prices have dropped from Rs.55,000-Rs.60,000 ($1,100-$1,200) per tonne to Rs.45,000-Rs.50,000 ($900-$1,000) per tonne,” said B.L. Jajodia, chairman of Steel […]

‘India expects Rs.455 bn investment in gas pipeline sector’

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

India expects investments worth Rs.455 billion in the gas pipeline sector in the next four years, said an industry lobby report, released here Tuesday.
The report, prepared jointly by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) and accounting firm Ernst and Young (E&Y) said the amount will be invested in building the pipeline […]

PM says India growth may slow due to global turmoil

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Monday India must brace for slower economic growth because of the global market turmoil, but the country’s banks were safe and there was no need to fear any collapse.Singh told parliament the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) were monitoring the situation and would ensure that additional […]

Eli Lilly settles Zyprexa inquiries in 32 states

Friday, October 10th, 2008

Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. cleared another legal cloud hanging over its top-selling drug Zyprexa when it announced a $62 million settlement Tuesday, but several other storms are still brewing for the antipsychotic medication.
Lilly agreed to pay 32 states and Washington, D.C., to resolve an investigation into the company’s marketing practices.
Attorneys general from several states […]

EU rescue fund rejected as U.S. bailout advances

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

The European Central Bank’s chief and the chairman of euro zone finance ministers sided with Germany on Thursday in rejecting any need for a European rescue fund for banks suffering from the global financial crisis.France confirmed that President Nicolas Sarkozy would host a summit on the global financial crisis with leaders of Germany, Britain and […]

Global stocks soar on US moves to end financial crisis

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

Global stock markets Friday cheered US government moves to sooth financial turmoil and a pledge to tackle toxic debt in the US banking system at the root of the crisis.
Battered financial stocks led the markets skyward as investors hoped the worst could soon be over after US authorities unveiled late Thursday a plan to buy […]