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US debt crisis to benefit Indian market

US debt crisis to benefit Indian market

/ August 7, 2011 11:29 am

The US debt crisis triggering deep cuts in the stock markets across the globe is likely to benefit India in due course, said a senior official associated with the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).“The downward movement

Ford to invest Rs 4,000 cr in new Gujarat plant

Ford to invest Rs 4,000 cr in new Gujarat plant

/ July 29, 2011 10:39 am

Ford Motor Company today said it will invest Rs 4,000 crore in a new plant in Sanand, Gujarat, to make cars and engines.The company signed an agreement with the Gujarat Government for the project that will come up on 460

Budget Airline IndiGo to Connect the Emirates with New Delhi, Mumbai

Budget Airline IndiGo to Connect the Emirates with New Delhi, Mumbai

/ July 28, 2011 11:14 am

A low-cost Indian airline will soon give passengers more travel options between the Emirates and the subcontinent.The no-frills carrier IndiGo promises “significantly cheaper” daily travel between Dubai and New Delhi, and Dubai and Mumbai. The flights between Dubai and New

World’s biggest McDonald’s to open for Olympics 2012

World’s biggest McDonald’s to open for Olympics 2012

/ July 24, 2011 1:03 pm

Hungry London 2012 Olympic spectators look set to pile on the calories when the world’s biggest McDonald’s opens in time for next summer’s games.Having worked up an appetite, ticket holders will be able to feast on Big Macs and fries,

Tatas to launch house costing Rs. 32000 next year

Tatas to launch house costing Rs. 32000 next year

/ July 15, 2011 10:33 pm

After its Rs. 1-lakh wonder car ‘Nano’, Tata Group is all set to launch a house for nearly Rs. 32,000 aimed at rural market by the end of next year. “At present, the housing project is in the pilot stage

Qatar ranked above India, China in innovation index

Qatar ranked above India, China in innovation index

/ July 12, 2011 12:37 am

Qatar has been ranked 26th in the Global Innovation Index, securing the highest position in the Middle East ahead of even the world’s two largest emerging economies China (29) and India (62). The report, prepared jointly by business school INSEAD

Enfield’s royal ride

Enfield’s royal ride

/ June 1, 2011 11:56 am

The rise in demand of its Classic range of bikes has prompted the Chennaibased company to accelerate its expansion plans; new models to hit the road by 2013. Unlike any other major bike brand in India, there’s a certain something

Pay Pal accuses Google of corporate espionage

Pay Pal accuses Google of corporate espionage

/ May 27, 2011 2:03 pm

PayPal says Google stole its ideas for a new service that is trying to turn smartphones into digital wallets. The allegations emerged in a lawsuit filed on Thursday in a California court, after Google unveiled its mobile payment service in

Panjim: Sesa Goa bags Green Triangle Society’s CSR Excellence, Safety Awards

Panjim: Sesa Goa bags Green Triangle Society’s CSR Excellence, Safety Awards

/ May 25, 2011 7:35 am

Sesa Goa has bagged the prestigious CSR Excellence Award for its active and valuable contribution to corporate social responsibility along with safety awards for its Pig Iron plant, Met Coke division and Ship building division respectively. Promoted by Green Triangle

Karan Johar to promote British tourism

Karan Johar to promote British tourism

/ May 18, 2011 11:39 am

Filmmaker Karan Johar, who has made hit films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna and My Name Is Khan, is set to promote British tourism. Britain’s national tourism agency ‘VisitBritain’ has appointed him