ArcelorMittal faces charges of environmental destruction in its plants across the globe as campaigners plan to protest the company's lack of sensitivity towards pollution control. Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 11 May 2008 | 11:00 am
Blaming online futures trading and hoarding of essential commodities as the main reason for the spiralling inflation, Jayalalithaa demanded an immediate ban on online trading. Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 11 May 2008 | 10:21 am
LONDON (Reuters) - Vodafone Group, the world's largest mobile phone group by revenue, has no intention of pursuing a bid for the South African company MTN, a spokesman said on Sunday.
The much awaited 'Vision 2020' document, an ambitious poverty alleviation programme for the northeast, would be finalised in the plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC), officials said here Sunday. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 11 May 2008 | 9:16 am
Tata Power has allayed fears that it may cause air, water and noise pollution and said the thermal unit would adopt latest environmental safety technology. Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 11 May 2008 | 8:57 am
With the government saying its new coastal zone management (CZM) rules will come into effect at June-end, about two million people living in India's 3,200-odd coastal villages and hundreds of towns fear for their livelihood. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 11 May 2008 | 8:49 am
MUMBAI (Reuters) - When Conde Nast launched its premium lifestyle magazine 'Vogue' in India last year, it carried a whopping 168 pages of advertisements of a total 400 pages.
Infrastructure company TIL Ltd, previously Tractors India, has decided set up a Greenfield plant in West Bengal. Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 11 May 2008 | 7:37 am
Satyam Computer Services has reported a growth of more than 100 per cent in revenues to $ 28 mn from the Middle East in fiscal year ending March 2008. Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 11 May 2008 | 7:21 am
One chapatti for 50 paisa, a plate of rice for Re.1, a bowlful of curry for Re.1...So reads the menu card of a 'restaurant' on railway tracks that has been running here for the last 51 years. In times of high inflation, it is a godsend for the poor. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 11 May 2008 | 6:32 am
India's manufacturing sector witnessed a decline between April 2007 and March 2008, says a survey conducted by a leading industry chamber. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 11 May 2008 | 4:30 am
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks are within spitting distance of crossing a milestone next week that could propel the market out of its trading range, but surging oil prices and economic uncertainty pose major obstacles.
Mumbai, May 10 State Bank of India, the country’s largest bank, will add 1,000 branches in rural and semi-urban areas this fiscal. The bank will also expand its sales force and tie-ups with business correspondents and business ... Source: Business Line - Home Page | 11 May 2008 | 12:00 am
The rupee recorded a dramatic decline and breached the psychological 41 level during the week, plunging to its lowest in eight months. The rupee opened last Monday at 40.64/65 and fell to a low of 41.76 during the week. At those levels, the ... Source: Business Line - Home Page | 11 May 2008 | 12:00 am
A study has found that 93 per cent of slum dwellers in Delhi rely on quacks as their primary healthcare contact due to social, psychological and economic reasons. Source: Business Standard | Front Page Headlines | 10 May 2008 | 11:54 pm
The healthcare system in India is very complex and there is a clear rural-urban divide. In urban areas there is a wide variety of healthcare services including high-tech hospitals and diagnostic centres while in remote villages people have to depend on faith healers, quacks, and barefoot doctors for healthcare.
This is his second slap-dash visit to India and he is due to come in again next month too. But it is work, work and more work always, so Shaz Khan, president and managing director, Asia Pacific, GN Netcom hasn't had the time to snatch a few hours and see the Taj Mahal.
This is his second slap-dash visit to India and he is due to come in again next month too. But it is work, work and more work always, so Shaz Khan, president and managing director, Asia Pacific, GN Netcom hasn't had the time to snatch a few hours and see the Taj Mahal.
The healthcare system in India is very complex and there is a clear rural-urban divide. In urban areas there is a wide variety of healthcare services including high-tech hospitals and diagnostic centres while in remote villages people have to depend on faith healers, quacks, and barefoot doctors for healthcare.
I have received lots of advice from my parents, teachers, friends, business associates, et al. One that really stands out is from my friend Sheetal after she saw my experience at cabin crew training academies and suggested that I start an academy of my own.
It's been a while since we last thought of the Olympic torch. Where is the little guy these days, anyway? Still getting good hotel rooms? The torch came to mind as the Democratic primary election returns came rolling in.
I have received lots of advice from my parents, teachers, friends, business associates, et al. One that really stands out is from my friend Sheetal after she saw my experience at cabin crew training academies and suggested that I start an academy of my own.
It's been a while since we last thought of the Olympic torch. Where is the little guy these days, anyway? Still getting good hotel rooms? The torch came to mind as the Democratic primary election returns came rolling in.
Bangladesh is likely to inform Indian conglomerate Tata that Dhaka will be unable to guarantee the required gas supply for its proposed $3 billion investment projects as they resume talks on Sunday in Dhaka.
One could list several good companies that concentrate on their business. They always follow the rules of the trade and stick to their ethics even in the toughest of times.
One could list several good companies that concentrate on their business. They always follow the rules of the trade and stick to their ethics even in the toughest of times.
Bangladesh is likely to inform Indian conglomerate Tata that Dhaka will be unable to guarantee the required gas supply for its proposed $3 billion investment projects as they resume talks on Sunday in Dhaka.
Organised retail sector will create the right environment for the growth and development of food processing industry in the country, Union minister of state for food processing industries Subodh Kant Sahai, said on Saturday.
Organised retail sector will create the right environment for the growth and development of food processing industry in the country, Union minister of state for food processing industries Subodh Kant Sahai, said on Saturday.
State-run Power Finance Corp on Saturday posted a net profit of Rs 295.4 crore for the fourth quarter of FY'08, a 20.4% decline over the same period a year ago.
State-run Power Finance Corp on Saturday posted a net profit of Rs 295.4 crore for the fourth quarter of FY'08, a 20.4% decline over the same period a year ago.
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Hacking, phishing, cyber crimes…they make news time and again. Unauthorised access into websites -corporate or otherwise - is common. With the IT industry broadening its horizon at a furious pace, security systems have also been beefed up to keep up.
Hacking, phishing, cyber crimes…they make news time and again. Unauthorised access into websites -corporate or otherwise - is common. With the IT industry broadening its horizon at a furious pace, security systems have also been beefed up to keep up.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Oil major Royal Dutch Shell has pulled out of a planned gas project in Iran, after coming under pressure not to participate from U.S. lawmakers who were concerned about Iran's nuclear programme.
The gap of over 1,200 MW between demand and supply of power in Madhya Pradesh is set to widen with its three thermal power stations facing severe shortage of coal. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 10 May 2008 | 3:31 pm
A case of cheating has been registered Saturday against Shiv Kumar, the promoter of software company Vispro, for allegedly cheating software professionals to the tune of Rs.800 million ($20 million), the police said. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 10 May 2008 | 2:01 pm
The All-India Jamiatul Quresh (AIJQ), a Muslim community mainly engaged in the dairy, meat and leather industry, will organise a nationwide rally here Sunday to address problems faced by its members. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 10 May 2008 | 2:00 pm
The Congress in Kerala has levelled corruption charges against the Left Front government over a proposed titanium sponge plant, the contract for which is reportedly being given to Russia-based Rosoboron Exporters. Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 10 May 2008 | 1:00 pm
Hyderabad is going green. The city\'s Amberpet sewage treatment plant, which is Asia\'s largest, is using waste to generate power. The Amberpet sewage treatment plant in Hyderabad, a oneofakind facility spread over 170 acres, can turn close to 350 million litres of sewage a day into water fit for irrigation. It also generates electrical power. Source: Moneycontrol Top Headlines | 10 May 2008 | 12:21 pm
Spencer\'s Retail is talking to international brands to set up stores in India and is looking at pumping in Rs 1,500 crore for expansion. After Pantaloon, Reliance Retail and Vishal Retail, it is now the turn of RPGs Spencer\'s Retail to leverage its private labels not just to build brand loyalty but also maintain depleting margins. Source: Moneycontrol Top Headlines | 10 May 2008 | 12:02 pm
German industrial group MAN worth 15 billion euro is turning to India to boost its financial health. German truck major MAN may include India as part of its global plan for a closer cooperation with Volkswagen. MAN is also set to get into a new IndoGerman joint venture with a total expected investment of USD 400 million. Source: Moneycontrol Top Headlines | 10 May 2008 | 11:47 am
The deal between Heineken and Scottish and Newcastle has left a bitter taste in Mallya\'s mouth. Mallya fears SNs stake in United Breweries will transfer to Heineken with all it\'s special rights. Heineken already has an India business. Source: Moneycontrol Top Headlines | 10 May 2008 | 11:40 am
International law firms are making a beeline for Indian law colleges to pick the cream of the crop. They are hoping the Indian legal sector will open up in the next few years. Source: Moneycontrol Top Headlines | 10 May 2008 | 11:40 am
The Tamil Nadu government has attracted corporate investments more than Rs 17,000 crore this year. The reason is that the state is aggressively wooing India Inc with a bagful of tax sops. Source: Moneycontrol Top Headlines | 10 May 2008 | 11:40 am
More than a hundred flights are queuing up daily at Hyderabad\'s new airport to refuel, thanks to lower sales tax on jet fuel. If you want to cut costs, fly to Hyderabad. That\' is the new mantra in the aviation industry because aviation turbine fuel or ATF is cheaper in Hyderabad\'s new airport compared to other Indian airports. Source: Moneycontrol Top Headlines | 10 May 2008 | 11:40 am
MS Srinivasan, Secretary, Petroleum Ministry said the time for soft options is over and underrecoveries are at USD 4045 billion for the industry. He further stated that there is no diesel shortage in the country. Source: Moneycontrol Top Headlines | 10 May 2008 | 11:31 am
Dubai Group has announced the launch of the world's largest reinsurance company in collaboration with two southeast Asian companies. Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 10 May 2008 | 11:09 am
Pakistan's cement exports to India have slowed down because of rising freight charges and non-availability of railway wagons despite increasing orders, say exporters. Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 10 May 2008 | 9:42 am
The board of Mysore Cements has approved the merger of Indorama Cement and Heidelberg Cement with itself. Ashish Guha, MD, Heidelberg India, expects the merger to be completed in 67 months. Capacity post amalgamation is seen at about 3 million tonne, he said. Source: Moneycontrol Top Headlines | 10 May 2008 | 9:40 am
