Sensex to continue volatile run in 2009

After a devastating year of 2008 for Indian stock exchange, the question that every investor would ask, before investing is ……..what is the outlook for 2009? The sensex could remain volatile in the beginning of 2009 and stay around 8,000 or 6,200.

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Reflections on social science research – I

Research in social sciences is rather more difficult because it is involved with different aspects of human behaviour and mental attitudes, which are always subject to change, depending upon a number of exogenous factors..

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Small business tips for economics downturn

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Cranberry launches website design packages

In order to cut the clutter of template based web design services, Cranberry Web Design Packages has launched affordable website design services and custom web design packages for countries like America, United Kingdom and Canada .

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World Bank admits ban on Satyam for data theft

A senior official of the World Bank has admitted that Satyam Computer Services, an India-based leading information technology firm, was barred last February from all business at the bank for a period of eight years, starting from September 2008.

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Consumer’s interest high at community banks

“Three years ago, the issue of 'how secure is my money?' was literally not on the consumer’s radar; today, the future viability of the nation’s largest banks is,” says a community banking expert.

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Personal loans approval rate rises to 26.7%

Personal loans approved by financial institution has risen to 26.7 per cent. This change has occurred in the last 10 months. Personal loans can be availed for residential property, passenger cars, and many other benefits..

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Infibeam.com launches gift store for festive season

Infibeam.com recently launched a Christmas and New Year gifts store. The special store has a collection of unique gifts for the approaching festive season. It offers a vast range of Christmas tress, cakes, decorative items and other gifts.

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Execution management, minute by minute

Certain management measures have to be taken in order to keep the business flowing. Lip service alone cannot be considered. Manager must be prepared for the waste in the beginning; at the same time execute projects in the right order of priority.

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Satyam-Maytas deal: A mockery of corporate governance

In short, the entire episode of attempt to purchase of Maytas by Satyam was nothing but making mockery of the concept of corporate governance in India, the very definition of which ie fairness, transparency and accountability has failed here.

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The asatya Satyam

The minority shareholder is always at the receiving end; neither India Inc nor the government-owned banks take them seriously. The Companies Act and the Corporate Governance Code have not helped, as developments at Satyam have proved lately.

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RBI governors views on global economic meltdown

It is time for GOI to hunt for surplus parallel money deposited with various international banks to bring them to the mainstream to ease the pressure. Money squeeze felt in many quarters should be taken as an opportunity to go in for austerity measures..

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Will cheaper home loans act as sops for real estate?

Public sector banks would not charge any processing fees and pre-payment charges for loans up to Rs 20 lakh, and would also provide free insurance cover. SBI chairman O P Bhatt said the interest rate under the two schemes could come down..

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Virtual payroll processing offers critical savings

Fran McCully, virtual professional and QuickBooks expert, partners with small business owners, micro companies, solo-preneurs and individuals to reduce their workload, grow their business and boost their profits- all while saving them money.

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Lodha Group launches brand CASA

Mumbai based real estate developer, Lodha Group, has launched a value sub-brand for the middle-income group home buyers. Inspired by the five elements of nature, CASA’s first project, UNIVIS at Thane was launched on Wednesday.

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Privatisation of profit and socialisation of loss

We are now deciding many things based on the perceived risk to our life. And the news is that insurance companies are busy encashing the sudden upsurge in the demand of life insurance policies.

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Inflation - Zimbabwe style

The situation of soaring inflation in Zimbabwe, has forced its central bank to issue notes of denomination, one hundred million. Bankers' Bank has set a new rule, according to which an individual can withdraw 50 million Zimbabwe dollars.

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DAILY RFID launches UHF RFID reader DL910

The leading manufacturer of RFID tags and readers, DAILY RFID, recenly laucnhed the Long Range UHF RFID reader DL910 universal read/write. The new reader r allows multiple configuration possibilities to support a wide variety of typical applications..

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Data Appenders provides online marketing solutions

Data Appenders is a full service online marketing company specialising in Data Appending Services. We offer you premier data appending services, through which you can have more valuable information added to your client database.

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The fiscal stimulus package

In order to shield various sectors of economy from the global turmoil, the government has announced a fiscal stimulus package, which gives a four per cent cut in Cenvat. As a result, prices of cars, cement, textiles and other products will come down.

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Maruti, Hyundai, Mitsubishi cut car prices

The major car manufacturers in India have cut down prices by three per cent. According to the revised prices, famous car models including Alto, SX4 sedan, Toyota Corolla Altis and Mitsubishi Modero are now cheaper..

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Political economy: Micro & small enterprise sector

There are interesting aspects of the political economy of small business that relate to the ethics of competition amongst small firms and their perception of enterprise. In most countries entrepreneurs are not attuned to enterprise culture..

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Consumers wont gain from reduction in repo rates

Consumers of bank loans will never benefit from lowering of repo-rates by RBI, till it reverts to decades’ old practice of regulating same interest rates for loans and deposits. Rise in floating interest rates ruined many salary-earners..

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Mark to market: An accounting methodology

Mark to market is an accounting methodology of assigning value to a position held in a financial instrument based on the current market price for the instrument or similar instruments. It is due to this concept, the subprime crisis erupted.

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It pays to promote during recession

Researches reveal that aggressive advertising during recession period helps companies in maintaining their sales in the short-run as well as long-run. Imprintables Etc offers several creative advertising ideas for companies stuck in financial crunch.

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Jet Airways operates relief flights for Thailand

India's leading international airline, Jet Airways, recently announced that it has started transporting stranded passengers at Bangkok, due to the political unrest in Thailand and consequent closure of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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US based Francorp joins hands with Franchise India

The promising future of the Indian franchising industry is backed up by an equally powerful market report. According to reports, for the past five years the Indian franchise market has recorded a steady growth of 30 to 35 per cent per annum

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Titan to change Indian eye wear industry: Ravi Kant

Ravi Kant said that Titan Eye Plus showrooms offer world class products and services, which were unheard of in this industry till now. Titan Eye Plus is growing fast as a brand and the company plan to open 300 stores in next two years..

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The validated hypotheses of informal sector IV

There is an interesting evidence to show that most of the funds for establishing and expanding small firms come from personal savings, relatives, friends and retained earnings and only few firms obtain funds from commercial banks or government.

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International property market An overview

It is not easy to find real professional international property brokers with the ability and professionalism to find right investments for their clients. Now, International Hot Property is at your help with its professionalism and protective measures.

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Costa del Sol property market boost

The majority of these destinations are supported by low cost airlines meaning that any businessman with business interests in western Europe can easily make Costa del Sol their base to live and work from..

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Indian biz needs plan and structure to be scalable

Indian businesses lack the plan and structure to make it scalable. Due to this lack, venture capitalists do not find Indian businesses attractive enough to make investments. Identifying 'Business Plans' is a crucial step for all cycles of business..

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Great depression 1929 vs current crisis

The great depression which originated in 1929 in US and spread world wide by 1930's was characterized by barren business and huge unemployment. The main cause of this depression was crashing of the stock markets in 1929..

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Need of a State Planning Board in J&K

Deliberating upon some factors as to why J&K was lagging behind a desirable growth, Qureshi said the state had its own problems. It fought wars with Pakistan, faced disasters like a four year drought in early 1990s and is facing militancy still now.

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LIC all set to finance real estate projects

In the times characterised by deficiency of liquidity in the arteries of the economy, LIC Housing Finance corporation is definitely showing a great deal of interest in the real estate projects with a view to finance these.

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Geansai Gorm plant to open in Limerick

Geansai Gorm plant will be the largest of its kind in the world. The management of the company are pleased to announce that they have located a site in Limerick to open their EMEA headquarters for their proposed new €1.2bn Blue Jumper Facility..

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Business resource optimisation: The key to success

Skilled workforce, best machineries and a good network of raw material suppliers, partners and whole sellers is all that one requires to run a successful business. To lead globally, one needs to provide unmatched quality at a reasonable price.

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AsiaTiv launches Best Deal Campaign for Asia

AsiaTiv has launched yet another plan for their affiliates and customers to get the best deals in hotel reservation. The AsiaTiv Best Deal Campaign is being introduced first to the Asian market.

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Economic regression leads to a nation’s fall

The deterioration in economy acts as an ice-breaker for the opposing nations to cash in. There is one famous quote: “Once you are compromising on your economy, you are indirectly providing the stance for a blissful opportunity to your opponents!”.

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Chidambaram asks for universal price-cut

Chidabaram promised to enforce an excise duty cut to soften the pressure on the concerned business organisations. His statement clearly manifested his inability to contain the ill-effects inflicted on the economy by the existing financial turmoil..

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Faith and stock exchange: The Dharma Index

The sensex does not merely mirror the economic health of the nation but its numerous intangible complexities too. If mathematical tools are indeed so useful, then they can perhaps measure something as nebulous as morality and righteousness.

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Sustainability: Does it make business sense?

Sustainability is the new buzz word for today's businesses. Wal-Mart for instance uses enough kilowatts to power couple of smaller Asian countries. If it helps modify the manner in which it consumes energy, the effect would be huge

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RBI asks banks to minimise derivative hazards

In a highly volatile market scenario marked by the ample deficit of liquidity in the economy, sustaining the pliability in the economic operations is becoming a challenge of the superlative degree for the RBI, the top-ranked financial institution.

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The concept of hedging

There is no return without risk. Higher the risk, higher the return. Lower the risk, lower the return. Neither is desirable. A certain level of risk is desirable and should be taken particularly when tools that minimise the risk are available.

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Tobacco industry undermining public health policies

Since negotiations on the global tobacco treaty began in 1999, the tobacco industry has used its political and economic influence in an attempt to undermine, delay and water down public health measures..

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IITF can serve the people better

The 28th India International Trade Fair (IITF) was inaugurated in New Delhi on November 14, 2008, by Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari. IITF is an annual feature and this 14-day event has been attracting large crowds from all over the country .

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Sending files? JustSendOnline those!

To ensure that data is not compromised in transfer, JustSendOnline employs a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol. An email is automatically generated to the recipients, who then download the file to their computers, PDAs or other devices.

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India better poised amidst global recession

The ongoing economic meltdown has led to collapse of economy after economy. What goes in India's favour is that it is a domestic consumption and investment-driven market where contribution of exports to the growth is not as big.

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Financial meltdown and media's role

When media gives more space to stock market crash, they give wrong message to the readers. As a result of such news, investors will sell their stocks at a loss and will also cancel their trading account. In the end, the markets would sink further..

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Property in Tunisia with International Hot Property

There are several reasons why Tunisia is currently an oasis in the desert. Tunisia’s breath-taking coast is a major destination for European and other holiday makers. Booming tourism and a strong economy are also boosting its property market..

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Financial Meltdown:What next

A great event also happened this month, Barack Obama- a sign of great hope and change is the President elect of USA. Though we understand he does not have a magic wand to deal with the crisis but the whole world looks up to him..

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Citigroup to sack another 50,000 employees

Senior officials of Citigroup recently revealed that the company will cut more than 50,000 jobs in the coming quarter of the financial year. Citigroup has already sacked 22,000 employees and several other job cuts are expected to come..

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Dun & Bradstreet India expects RBI to cut policy rates

Global consultancy firm Dun & Bradstreet expects the Reserve Bank of India to cut policy rates to spur economic activity in the wake of slowing industrial growth. RBI has also announced a slew of measures..

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David Brown launches new geared motor range

David Brown, a premier manufacturer of engineering products, has launched its new F2 range of geared motor. Available in 11 sizes, the new geared motor range combines high performance characteristics with David Brown's other recognised brand values..

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Hyderabad chosen destination for IT & ITES industry

Hyderabad offers stable political environment; cost efficient and good IT and physical infrastructure, an upcoming fiber gateway from Vizag to Singapore, and 3,000 kms of undersea cable; resources which are imperative for any offshore initiative.

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Mukesh Ambani is richest Indian: Forbes

Mukesh Amabni of the Reliance Industries is now the richest Indian of the world, while Laxmi Mittal ranks second. The Forbes magazine said that the combined net worth of India's 40 richest persons had declined by 60 per cent..

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Transocean optimistic about current market situation

The possible impact from the lower price of oil and the current financial turmoil is the talk of the offshore oil and gas industry. However, Transocean CEO Long believes offshore drilling would see interest from operators at attractive rates..

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FICCI seeks special package for textile industry

In the wake of the current economic crisis, FICCI has sought a ‘Special Textile Package’ for the industry. Under ‘Special Textiles Package’, FICCI has demanded, among other things, moratorium for one year on term loans for the textile industry..

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Transocean optimistic about current market situation

The possible impact from the lower price of oil and the current financial turmoil is the talk of the offshore oil and gas industry. However, Transocean CEO Long believes offshore drilling would see interest from operators at attractive rates.

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Zero commission makes air-booking charges heftier

Air tickets bought from the agents are set to become costlier as a result of November 1 deadline, for the 'zero commission'. However, the travel agents association would like the airlines to defer the implementation of the 'zero commission' rule.

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A glimpse into the Indian paradox

Swanky houses in skyscrapers built adjacent to dilapidated slums are just a glimpse into Indian paradox. India's problems haven't disappeared. The deficits in electric power and education are staggering; 26 per cent of Indians still live in poverty..

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Aundh: IIJT’s AF&T centre inaugurated

The Indian Institute of Job-Oriented Training (IIJT), one of India’s most dynamic and fastest growing national training institutes, was inaugurated officially by Hon Adv SK Jain (Chairman of Khadaki Education Society) recently..

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Big companies crushing common traders

With the emergence of big chains in the grocery, vegetable, music rental and cable sectors, the small players are being affected in a big way. Small-scale businessmen who lack strong financial stability find it tough to compete with the corporate biggies.

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Meet on harmonisation of medical devices, systems

A two-day meeting is being organised by FICCI and AHWP with the support and participation of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It's a significant step, reflecting government's commitment to global harmonisation of medical device regulatory standards.

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Banking on recession

This recession, or I would call it 'the fall in the confidence levels of people on the so-called banking supremacy held high by super powers' is more and opportunity than a calamity..

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Vocational training: A must for Indian economy

In India, people are obsessed with attaining a graduation degree and generally look down upon vocational education. This has resulted in a huge shortage of skilled workers. If this trend continues, it would hurt our economic growth in the long run.

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The black and white solution

It is said that the financial mess that the world faces today will have no effect on our economy. Is it a myth or a blatant lie? If it does have an effect, then what is the solution? Believe it or not, it is available to us and not to the west..

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Social Venture Philanthropy: A business concept for non-profits

The concept of 'Social Venture Philanthropy' has been adopted by Smile Foundation to apply it for the development of the underprivileged. It has helped Smile to reach out to an exceptionally large number of beneficiaries, primarily children..

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Telecom boom in India

With more than eight million subscriber additions per month, India has become the fastest growing telecom market in the world overtaking China in growth rate. Clearly there is a telecom boom in India, which has been triggered due to several factors..

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Sensex plunges below 8,000 point

The market is bleeding and the stocks are plunging thus hurting the investors as never before. Bluechip stocks were hammered on Monday and this mayhem is not likely to stop soon. Sensex touched a new low in three years crashing below 8000 points..

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Indian patent laws do not encourage research

World looked at India with great opportunity in the world market when it shifted from process patent to product patent law in 2005. However, safeguarding the interest of its people and business could not be diluted in the light of WTO and TRIPS..

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More opportunity to buy defaulted mortgages

When an investor purchases a note, he or she is buying a mortgage directly from a bank. Here he or she is buying the loan, not the house. It is a growing business and in today’s real estate market, it represents a significant acquisition opportunity..

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Divvies introduces allergy free chocolate bars

As more and more children across the US are being affected by food allergies, Divvies, a specialty bakery in Salem NY offers new, fun-to-eat, gourmet, nut, dairy-free and gluten-free chocolate bars especially made for people with food allergies..

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Senxes plunges below 8,000 point

The market is bleeding and the stocks are plunging thus hurting the investors as never before. Bluechip stocks were hammered on Monday and this mayhem is not likely to stop soon. Sensex touched a new low in three years crashing below 8000 points..

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Global financial crisis engulfs overseas aspirants

As a result of the global financial meltdown, young aspirants from India who applied for overseas jobs have been left by the wayside. Having left their previous companies, they ate now plunged deep into the financial crisis.

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Biomass is answer to conventional energy use

Cheap and safe biomass energy is ideal as household gasifier. Made-up of indigenous waste products, this energy, unlike solar and hydro energy is cheap, low maintenance and hassle-free. Government subsidies will give biomass a big boost..

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Tough competition from Chinese goods, poor power supply adversely affected the hosiery trade in Ludhiana. Instead of increasing last year’s Rs 4000 cr

Tough competition from Chinese goods, poor power supply adversely affected the hosiery trade in Ludhiana. Instead of increasing last year’s Rs 4000 crore turnover, industrialists fear a big market slump. The industry employs four lakh people..

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Rupee Hits Record Low-Markets Plummeting

Today (October 23), Indian rupee hit the all time low of 49.85 per USD. The Indian currency has fallen by 55 paise from its overnight close, partly because of absence of any intervention by the central bank. Asian markets are facing similar scenario..

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Super luxury car makers look towards India

As global brands of cars observe the current recession in the industry, these have started looking towards India. Luxury car companies like Rolls-Royce, Bentley are launching cars for Indian consumers as it can counterbalance the slump..

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Attrition rate dips in India

Even though the whole job market scenario seems bleak in the backdrop of economic downturn, it is widely accepted that those industries that are closely related to US economy are likely to feel the heat more than the others..

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Now, starting small business is just a click away

2ono.com, a professional website for entrepreneurs, helps enthusiastic and talented people to become successful entrepreneurs in race of the competitive business world. So visit 2ono.com today and start your own small business.

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Jaipur real estate

Market experts believes that downturn in stock market has soaked the liquidity from the real estate market. There may be selective buying on the particular strategically located projects but many are watching the political scenario closely.

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Capitalism and the current crisis

Capitalism and free economy is being blamed for the economic meltdown. While the blame may be in order, we must not support the voices that call for socialism or increased government control.

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US Senate passes $700 billion bailout plan

In a major move US Senate passed the impending bailout package of $700 billion aimed to rescue the banks and financial institutions with few populist sweeteners so that it can be easily passed in the House of Representatives.

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Mutual funds vs insurers

The face-off between mutual funds and insurers cannot be attributed to either. It stems from regulatory arbitrage engendered by regulatory gap and overlap. The sooner the two realised it the better it is for all concerned. But will they?.

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After CEO murder, industry calls for labour reforms

The killing of Noida-based company's CEO has raised safety concerns among the industry fraternity. In a FICCI survey, the flaws have been pointed out in the existing labour laws. The concerned body has called for quick reforms in these laws.

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$700 bn rescue plan rejected by US House

World's financial market crumbled when US House rejected the biggest ever rescue plan worth $700 billion to save dying banks and financial institutions of America. The failure of passing such legislations may have repercussions in US and Europe.

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Kristiano Tabasco: The secret of success

Could an advertising business to be build by saying no? Kristiano Tabasco did it. The lesser known but much successful businessman who made way to his perfect story of riches from rags. Simple, straightforward and to the point..

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Warren’s decision improves market sentiment

Warren Buffett has invested USD 5 billion in Goldman Sachs. This decision has sent positive signals to investors all over the world and things seem to be changing for the better on Wall Street. As usual, he has timed his decision perfectly..

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The other side of the US sub-prime crisis

At the end of sub-prime crisis there will be just a few banks left in the market. These selected bank will be unbeatable because of thier stretch and market access. They will fight a hard battle to capture additional market share.

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Multi-functional portable DVR-monitor

Acumen Int Corporation presents new budget model from the line of DVRs Ai-D047. All functions of this DVR are accessible remotely over the TCP/IP network. Remote search of the recorded video and real-time monitoring are also available.

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Derivatives as financial weapons of mass destruction

The most significant and also most dangerous feature of derivatives is that cash outlay required for taking positions is insignificant when compared to the cash outlay for taking a similar position on underlying assets.


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Credit unions: Fuel for growth

Credit union is a small financial institute. It functions in a given geographical area and supports low income groups raise funds at low interest rates. Since it's a non-profit organisation, it does not deviate from its aim of serving people.. more on Credit unions: Fuel for growth

Are insurance companies fair?

As long as the government is disinclined to act responsibly, nothing can be done. So, you should do some research and compare the services provided by the various insurers and the products they offer, as suggested in the following paragraphs.. more on Are insurance companies fair?

How to utilise your mortgage loan

Get information on home loan, car loan, personal loan, mortgage loan, business loan, term loan and project loan in India and apply for a loan online at EasyFinance. It makes sense to shop carefully for mortgage loan quotes before borrowing.. more on How to utilise your mortgage loan

Indian wisdom for management

According to Indian Wisdom for Management, subject is more powerful than object. The key point of this subject is that every human being has immense potential and skills, and holistic approach and not the individualistic goals, should be followed. more on Indian wisdom for management

Indian outsourcing industry has more options

The Indian job market has become expensive and some studies have proved it. It is likely to jump 14 per cent this year, up 12.6 per cent from the last year, placing India atop the list of 47 countries worldwide, for the second year in a row.. more on Indian outsourcing industry has more options

Orissa Govt's green signal for Posco mines

The recent developments show that Posco, Asia's third-largest steelmaker, may win a recommendation for iron-ore mining rights for its planned $12 billion plant in India as the Orissa state government sends its consent to the ministry this month. more on Orissa Govt's green signal for Posco mines

Yahoo! India consolidates field sales function

Yahoo! India has launched several industry-leading platforms for customers and advertisers in 2008. The leading Internet company has renewed its go-to-market strategy and consolidated the entire field sales organisation under Debadutta Upadhyaya. more on Yahoo! India consolidates field sales function

How to utilise your mortgage loan

Get information on home loan, car loan, personal loan, mortgage loan, business loan, term loan and project loan in India and apply for a loan online at EasyFinance. It makes sense to shop carefully for mortgage loan quotes before borrowing.. more on How to utilise your mortgage loan

Lessons the F&F fall teach us

In order to keep the mortgage market alive, the US Treasury has announced the takeover of the crisis- ridden Freddie Mac and Fennie Mae, the two largest mortgage institutions in which a huge wealth of many countries is also locked up.. more on Lessons the F&F fall teach us

Lessons the F&F fall teach us

In order to keep the mortgage market alive, the US Treasury has announced the takeover of the crisis- ridden Freddie Mac and Fennie Mae, the two largest mortgage institutions in which a huge wealth of many countries is also locked up.. more on Lessons the F&F fall teach us

Kitply advertisement derogatory to men

Openly, brazenly and cold–bloodedly the Kitply ad shows a woman slapping a man. It not only depicts domestic violence on men, but also promotes it, inspiring women to indulge in it and telling men that this is a way of life.. more on Kitply advertisement derogatory to men

Build, make, and create your own web stores

Reasoning Global eApplications Ltd. has meticulously gone through the current market changes and worked out accordingly. As a result of efforts, it has devised an ultimate e-enabler platform, MartJack. MartJack gives online retail solutions. more on Build, make, and create your own web stores

NALCO: Coal shortage forces cut in production

Coal shortage recently forced NALCO plant to cut alumina production. Maintenance of buffer stock has been rendered difficult, owing to inadequate supply of coal. Supplies have resumed and the shortfall should be made good within the month.. more on NALCO: Coal shortage forces cut in production

Lessons the F&F fall teach us

In order to keep the mortgage market alive, the US Treasury has announced the takeover of the crisis- ridden Freddie Mac and Fennie Mae, the two largest mortgage institutions in which a huge wealth of many countries is also locked up.. more on Lessons the F&F fall teach us

Orissa maintains top spot for investment

Orissa has maintained the top spot for largest investment and project implementation in India continuously for three years. The volume of envisaged projects in Orissa was Rs 5,99,181 crore, far ahead of many developed states of India.. more on Orissa maintains top spot for investment

Wellness boom

Until now, keeping check on one's health consumed a lot of time. One never got to enjoy health. But with the advent of wellness firms, one can indulge in health, and experience fine touch of lifestyle and wellness firms.. more on Wellness boom

Fern's advice on how to choose home based jobs

Sid Ferns has experience in the home based business since past five years. He has seen all the scams, knows all the legitimate one’s out there. So, if you have any doubts, he's the right person to ask for the right job.. more on Fern's advice on how to choose home based jobs

Give Islamic banking a try

RBI and the ministry of finance should examine Islamic banking as a viable alternative to tackle the macro-economic problems we are presently confronted with. Hope the new Governor will consider it to control liquidity and inflation.. more on Give Islamic banking a try

Retention is not just about pay packets!

Hewitt Salary Survey, 2008 revealed that for the seventh year India has recorded the highest salary hike in Asia. But recently, despite the companies opening their exchequer for their workforce, it has just not translated in terms of curbing attrition.. more on Retention is not just about pay packets!

Key to success of an organisation

Through conflicts and feeling of discontent within a team is inevitable, it should not go up to a harmful level. Problems can be solved if dealt with in the initial phase and with maturity since its all about working together and working in harmony. more on Key to success of an organisation

New online gifting plan with ravishing features

A majority of people hesitate and have negative feelings about MLM marketing, Network Marketing or Internet Marketing and think that they may be ripped off their money. more on New online gifting plan with ravishing features

Advanced China Trade Database 2008

The booming Chinese economy has been expected to consume more than half of the key resources and it has attracted attention of global trading sector. Hence, a new advanced China trade database has been introduced, Advanced China Trade Database 2008.. more on Advanced China Trade Database 2008

Rural market booming with business prospects

Indian rural markets are expanding faster than urban ones. Interestingly, rural India accounts for 60 per cent of the total national demand. This segment is no more an inferior option of investment for big brands like ITC, Reliance, HLL, Godrej etc. more on Rural market booming with business prospects

One quick way to reduce black money

There is lots of black money in the system and if that money is brought into the white economy it will do wonders for the country. This would also solve the counterfeit notes problems that is widely prevalent in India. more on One quick way to reduce black money

From Goa to Qatar for Kebab King's dream

Thomas Fernandes, CEO of the Kebab King in Qatar is a Goan who left India 32 years ago. Unhappy with odd jobs in Dubai, he tried his hands on culinary. And, his luck clicked. He's a master of exotic cuisine for which his restaurant is sought after. more on From Goa to Qatar for Kebab King's dream

Kingfisher goes global; first flight to London

The Kingfisher Airlines spread its operations in the international skies. It launched its first direct flight to London on September 3 from the Bangalore International Airport. The Airbus (A330-200) has a non-stop journey to London's Heathrow Airport . more on Kingfisher goes global; first flight to London

Is US recession good for India?

A 31 per cent growth in export in July due to the weakened rupee may not act as boost when we see more than 48 per cent in imports from the country. India needs to depart from the US economy in recession and crude trading below $100.. more on Is US recession good for India?

The best quality SEO services

Search engine marketing is an act of marketing a website via search engines by improving its position in various search engines. Realtraffic.com is one such leading SEM company that offers Internet marketing services.. more on The best quality SEO services

PSBs: Preparing for competition

PSBs or public sector banks have to prepare themselves to face tougher competition in the days ahead. The quarter gone by has exposed their soft underbelly. In the circumstances, how do they prepare themselves to face competition?. more on PSBs: Preparing for competition

Future of the Indian outsourcing industry

The Indian IT industry has become dependent on outsourcing projects that come from western countries. These projects cannot be trusted in the, long run. Obama is clearly against encouraging outsourcing and that can spell trouble for the industry. more on Future of the Indian outsourcing industry

Tatas suspend work at Singur, hint at relocation

Mamata Bannerjee's inexplicable obduracy and the Left Front government's dalliance is about to cost Bengal dear with Tata Motors announcing suspension of work at the Singur project site and preparing plans to relocate the plant to an alternative site. more on Tatas suspend work at Singur, hint at relocation

High BPO attrition: Blame poor compensation package

The overall compensation structure design of BPOs is not competitive when compared to general market practices. This is the reason why India's BPO industry's attrition rate is 7.8 per cent higher than other industries.. more on High BPO attrition: Blame poor compensation package

IP-Speed Dome with auto-tracking!

Acumen Int Corporation recently introduced its auto tracking IP-Speed Dome-Ai-SD73. Built web server camera allows the operator to watch video remotely from any computer connected to the network (technology MPEG-4 compression).. more on IP-Speed Dome with auto-tracking!

The cure for inflation

The world economy is going through the period of inflation. In all discussions, the basic fact that inflation is brought by the fiscal and monetary policies of politicians is ignored. We should know the real cause, if we want to cure it. more on The cure for inflation

Whither small business?

The empowerment of the poor through asset-building to support their informal pursuits can accelerate the pace of development to a large extent. Support package for the small business sector, therefore, should be encouraged.. more on Whither small business?

Laos president invites India to tap opportunities

India and Laos are looking towards a new business partnership. The President of Laos has invited Indian businessmen to invest in trade and development programmes that the country is providing. This would benefit both the nations. more on Laos president invites India to tap opportunities

Vertebrand to extend its footprints in Kolkata

With the first-of-its-kind expertise to devise a single-window execution of growth of brands across industry domains, Vertebrand, is now extending its footprints to tap the niche segment of professionally-run, family-owned businesses in Kolkata. more on Vertebrand to extend its footprints in Kolkata

Banking in India after decades of nationalisation

After four decades of nationalisation, merger of State Bank of Saurashtra with SBI has created a broad road map for consolidation in Indian banking industry. These mergers are in the interest of everyone, the customers and the employees. more on Banking in India after decades of nationalisation

Tata to exit WB if disturbances continue in Singur

The Tata Group does not want to bear the Singur heat. It has threatened to leave Bengal if Trinamool workers don't stop protesting. If it moves out, it's likely that no company will risk any industrial venture in Bengal in the future. more on Tata to exit WB if disturbances continue in Singur

The MRP quagmire

Today, common consumers have no way out. Consume and get consumed is the order of the day. Go shopping and/or get shopped, the hunter and the hunted effect. The only practical solution is consuming less and less, and bargaining more.. more on The MRP quagmire

The best lemon grass tea

Ocean of Tea has introduced the finest quality of lemon grass tea. Popular in Southeast Asia and a traditional drink in Mexico, it is believed to help in digestion after a meal and is said to have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.. more on The best lemon grass tea

Indiatimes preens itself to attract the youth

Indiatimes has revamped the website to attract the youth, by integrating youth-friendly content into its site. Revamping involves not only integration of new features into the site but also re-prioritisation of the content on the homepage. more on Indiatimes preens itself to attract the youth

Battling bank unions losing the war

In an act of political vengeance, Left parties are using bank trade unions to trouble the government. The recent strike call at the behest of Left-dominated trade unions will not benefit either trade unions or its members. more on Battling bank unions losing the war

India to discourage tax exemptions

The revenue secretary, PV Bhide said that the Centre's limitations of checking fiscal deficit and inflation on August 20. He suggested to bring down indirect taxes and that to cut inflation down, the government could rid of certain tax exemptions. more on India to discourage tax exemptions

Inflation at 16-year high; what next?

The RBI governor’s insinuation that the government is making it difficult for him to fight inflation does not seem to have sensitised the government to the need of the hour, viz., fiscal and financial discipline. It simply is brazening it out!. more on Inflation at 16-year high; what next?

Inflation at 16-year high; what next?

The RBI governor’s insinuation that the government is making it difficult for him to fight inflation does not seem to have sensitised the government to the need of the hour, viz., fiscal and financial discipline. It simply is brazening it out!. more on Inflation at 16-year high; what next?

Indian aviation takes off on faulty runway

Aviation is a sensitive mode of transport. Its management needs highest degree of precision. But, the Indian aviation industry works with loopholes, which may prove disastrous any moment. Flight safety must be attended sincerely.. more on Indian aviation takes off on faulty runway

Bank’s fixed deposits are back in action

Nine to ten per cent interest rate on bank's FD is certainly appealing compared to investment in stock market. Element of tax concession on bank FD is attracting young investors, which was not possible in the low interest regime some year back.

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State Bank of India: Going from strength to strength

Poised to become a bank of global standards from India, SBI has brought its 10,800 odd branches on core banking. If one includes 7,000 branches of its associate banks, it would probably become the largest networked bank of the world..

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Car loans: Bankers should apply floating rate

With interest rates rising, bankers should finance cars under the floating rate scheme. When the rate hardens, bankers can hike the lending rate and borrowers will understand because when the rate softens, bankers will reduce the lending rate..

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Streamlining health insurance

News emanating from IRDA should please our senior citizens whose health insurance proposals and health insurance renewal proposals are being rejected by the insurers. IRDA could act quickly since FDI cap in insurance is set to rise soon..

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Creative tag lines happy to help brands

Tag lines, slogans and jingles help a brand arouse curiosity among prospective buyers. They are used in ads to help create an identity for the product. These are not only one-liners, but are very useful in relating to the product's value.

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General insurance: Government companies slip

State-owned companies in the general insurance industry need to pull their socks up lest they should be reduced to second rung players. They failed to sell motor policies and health insurance policies aggressively and have paid the price for it.. more on General insurance: Government companies slip

31 Club's programme: All profits and no investment

31 Club’s new associate programme pays its members 35 per cent of the net profit when they partner with the club on high quality art, antique and collectibles they simply locate. There isn’t another programme that could be compared to this!. more on 31 Club's programme: All profits and no investment

Fiscal situation may hit 6th Pay Commission

Hopes of 4.5million Central government employee to have decent arrears due to 6th Pay Commission may get shattered. Worsening fiscal situation of country may force government to defer payments of arrears due to pay hike.. more on Fiscal situation may hit 6th Pay Commission

The advantages of online classified ads

The responses one receives through placing one's ads in classifieds sites is far better than newspaper or print media ads. Due to these effective responses, the classified website industry has grown at a very rapid pace.. more on The advantages of online classified ads

Sourcing from China beneficial

Haier, a Chinese company, sells its products to the world. It sells to please the customer. It is the only company that has factories in America, Cuba, Iran, Pakistan. Haier is an example of how sourcing products from China is beneficial.. more on Sourcing from China beneficial

Ricoh to expand its business in India

Ricoh India will launch a new range of office automation products for the Indian market. The new range includes GelSprinter series – the Aficio GX 3000/GX 3050N/GX 5050N. These machines are capable of printing colour virtually at the cost of B/W.. more on Ricoh to expand its business in India

Transforming work culture

With rising competition, targets and requirements are sky-high and it is essential for an employer to take care of employees and not burden them with too many responsibilities. The tug-of war between management and attrition never seems to end. more on Transforming work culture

Payoffers.in Indian affiliate network

Launch of payoffers.in Indian affiliate network pay offers affiliate programs, which combines four years of of research and development and the combined ideas, feedback, and intelligence of hundreds of affiliate marketers and advertisers. more on Payoffers.in Indian affiliate network

Fine diamond jewellery meets Facebook

Being computer savvy and a part of the social networking phenomenon sweeping the world, Facebook, Sapna Gupta, founder and owner of Sapna Jewels has innovated a business model that merges old world craftsmanship with cutting edge networking..

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Tatas face threat of militant movement at Singur

Tata Motors is under threat of militant movement. The organisers of the movement announced that if the state government and the Tata group do not pay heed to democratic movement, they would go for militant one..

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Inflation spirals northward, rises by 0.1 per cent

The annual rate of inflation, calculated on point to point basis, for ‘Primary Articles’ stood at 10.24 per cent and for ‘Food Articles’ stood at 5.78 per cent for the weekend July 19. It was 9.53 per cent as on July 21, 2007, ie a year ago

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Infosys launches ShoppingTrip360 for retail sector

Top software company Infosys Technologies has forayed into retail sector. It has launched ShoppingTrip360, a platform enabling a suite of managed-information services to create a 360-degree view of real-time in-store shopper and shelf activity.

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Infosys launches ShoppingTrip360 for retail sector

Top software company Infosys Technologies has forayed into retail sector. It has launched ShoppingTrip360, a platform enabling a suite of managed-information services to create a 360-degree view of real-time in-store shopper and shelf activity.

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Himachal Pradesh to patent handicrafts

Handicrafts and Handlooms Corporation of Himachal Pradesh is going to patent its products for their genuineness and quality to win the trust of the consumers and create goodwill in the market for the state products.. more on Himachal Pradesh to patent handicrafts

FICCI endorses Indian stand on WTO negotiations

Necessary flexibilities for developing countries in the context of non-agricultural market access (NAMA) are important. Due to this reason FICCI is opposed to any sort of ‘anti-concentration’ clause that would curb the scope of such flexibilities.. more on FICCI endorses Indian stand on WTO negotiations

RBI hikes interest rate

The RBI has raised the repo rate to 9 per cent with immediate effect. CRR has been raised too, to 9 per cent but it will be enforced from August 30. Its review has insinuated that the government is making monetary management difficult for the RBI..

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Winning back American consumers

The year 2007 was not a good year for Chinese goods in US. However, China now is in the enviable position of becoming the leading economic force on the planet, not just because of its size and scope, but because of it's economic momentum.

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WNS, HBP to develop leadership programme

WNS is coming together with Harvard Business Publishing to develop a leadership development programme for senior and middle management executives. Upon completion of these programmes, the participants will receive a certificate..
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RBI’s review of monetary developments

The Reserve Bank of India’s ‘Macro-economic and Monetary Developments: First Quarter Review 2008-09’ which serves as a backdrop to the First Quarter Review of Annual Policy Statement for 2008-09 to be announced today, viz., July 29, 2008, is out..

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IndiaCardsGallery: A greeting cards web portal

A web portal for sending branded paper greeting cards with the ease of e-cards has been launched. It offers a unique and innovative services for corporate as well as personal usage. It is very user friendly and great in quality.. more on IndiaCardsGallery: A greeting cards web portal

One day demonstration in farming practices at Ela

Agriculture department is keen to boost agriculture sector in Goa, for which it has started to organise programmes. A one day demonstration on July 24 will cover aspects of grafting, layering and other propagation methods.. more on One day demonstration in farming practices at Ela

IndiaCardsGallery: A greeting cards web portal

A web portal for sending branded paper greeting cards with the ease of e-cards has been launched. It offers a unique and innovative services for corporate as well as personal usage. It is very user friendly and great in quality.. more on IndiaCardsGallery: A greeting cards web portal

Binani cement to set up Factory in Orissa, W Bengal

Binani Cement is expanding its reach across India. It will set up plants in Orissa, West Bengal and Gujarat. It is believed to help Binani improve its realisations and compete with top manufacturers like ACC, Ambuja and Grasim.. more on Binani cement to set up Factory in Orissa, W Bengal

Convert your car to run on water as well as gasoline

Would you like to know how you can easily convert your car to run on water with gas or diesel to double your mileage and save thousands of dollars on fuel costs? The do-it-yourself conversion system is easy to follow with step-by-step instructions.. more on Convert your car to run on water as well as gasoline

Supply chain and transportation modeling

How can you maximise your investment in application development? By selecting a partner with the experience, knowledge, industry expertise and processes to see you through all stages of the application life cycle.. more on Supply chain and transportation modeling

Intense Partners with SI Leader Datamation Group to Fuel Growth in Asia Pacific market

Under this partnership Datamation Group will market, sell, implement and support Intense’s Relationship-Based Communications solutions, in Malaysia and the neighboring Asia markets. .
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Canara Bank goes for new management skills

India’s largest nationalised bank, Canara bank, selects Commodity XL for Precious Metals to support complex business process work flows, rigorous risk management and regulatory compliance in real time view.. more on Canara Bank goes for new management skills

Arbitration right tool to resolve consumer disputes

Panelists at the seminar on “Role of Arbitration & Mediation in Resolving Consumer Disputes,” organised by FICCI and GTZ, emphasised on the need to resolve disputes through arbitration and mediation to facilitate quick settlement.. more on Arbitration right tool to resolve consumer disputes

Information overload and internal communicators

Unsure, which mails in your inbox to open and respond to? Helpless when your office instant messenger pings you in the middle of an important call? Paralysed by information on your intranet and internal newsletters?.

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The importance of networking

Networking can be both a deliberate or a spontaneous act. Researching and seeking out an individual who might be a good source can produce the same outcome as striking up a conversation with a stranger in a car wash waiting room..

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The importance of networking

Networking can be both a deliberate or a spontaneous act. Researching and seeking out an individual who might be a good source can produce the same outcome as striking up a conversation with a stranger in a car wash waiting room..
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Information overload and internal communicators

Unsure, which mails in your inbox to open and respond to? Helpless when your office instant messenger pings you in the middle of an important call? Paralysed by information on your intranet and internal newsletters?.
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The business behind terrorist attacks

Industries create demands through various ways. It can be advertising, branding, product demonstrations and many other such activities. But in case of industries like arms and ammunitions, security and safety equipments etc, the case is different.

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SSI sector – why regressive steps?

The government wants the micro, small and medium enterprises to flourish and towards this end, has permitted even foreign direct investment. Simultaneously, it wants to initiate steps which are a throwback to the licence and permit Raj days!.

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The importance of networking

Networking can be both a deliberate or a spontaneous act. Researching and seeking out an individual who might be a good source can produce the same outcome as striking up a conversation with a stranger in a car wash waiting room..

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New NAMA Text not development friendly: CII

India Inc has raised concerns over the new draft regulations of the NAMA. This was expressed by the CII. It is concerned with two crucial areas of NAMA negotiations - anti-concentration and the principle of sliding scale. .

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S&P may downgrade India’s rating; so what?

For the information of S&P, during the third week of July, 2008 when a no-confidence motion is tabled against the government in the Lok Sabha, Indian politics will have given rise to a new band of investment bankers and wealth creators.

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Ambanis: Marcos of India

The Marcos family and their associates went into exile in Hawaii and were later indicted for embezzlement in the United States. Are the Ambanis, probably the richest family in the country, Marcos of India..

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Posco to buy ore for $12 billion Orissa plant

Land disputes and delays in allocating mining licenses have stopped South Korea-based Posco from proceeding with the biggest overseas investment in India. Posco joins ArcelorMittal in seeking to expand in Asia..

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Big retailers to co-exist with small stores

Big brands like Reliance Retail, Subhiksha, Landmark, Fabindia and Select Citywalk have said that they will forge relations with small retailers and ensure that there is enough space for all to prosper and modernise the traditional supply chain..

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New food safety authority on the anvil

The FSSA would work with a range of institutions across the country and welcome centres of excellence in food safety and standards so that the authority could draw upon their expertise to arrive at meaningful systems..
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Posco to buy ore for $12 billion Orissa plant

Land disputes and delays in allocating mining licenses have stopped South Korea-based Posco from proceeding with the biggest overseas investment in India. Posco joins ArcelorMittal in seeking to expand in Asia..
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Indian companies create thirty thousand jobs in US

According to USIBC and FICCI, Indian employers and their American workers contribute billions of dollars to federal, state and local coffers by way of wages, corporate taxes, payroll taxes and income taxes. Tatas has been rated as the largest Indian compa.

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Rajshree Birla outlines Birla group's CSR success

Inaugurating the silver jubilee function of FICCI Ladies Organisation, Rajshree Birla, director of Aditya Birla Group, outlined the four pillars of the group’s success in the upliftment of underprivileged communities on Monday..

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Financial industry in governance & compliance in US

Compliance-risk management is flexible to change and is tailored to an organisation's corporate strategies, business activities, and external environment. Local compliance activities in various units now become part of an integrated global programme..

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Indian companies create thirty thousand jobs in US

According to USIBC and FICCI, Indian employers and their American workers contribute billions of dollars to federal, state and local coffers by way of wages, corporate taxes, payroll taxes and income taxes. Tatas has been rated as the largest Indian compa.

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Panacea of inflation is to boost agriculture

Countries like China and America never bothered about WTO, whenever they wanted to support farmers in any manner. But India always fears to announce any subsidies for farmers despite being a member of World Trade Organisations (WTO).
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United Nations delists 32 Indian companies

To regulate ethics among corporates, the United Nations has delisted nearly 600 companies, including 32 Indian ones as they failed to report on their progress. These companies lacked zeal to follow human rights, workplace and anti-corruption ethics..
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Rural telecom poised for explosive growth: Survey

Of the next 250 million Indian wireless users, approximately 100 million (40 per cent) will be from rural areas. The FICCI - Ernst & Young paper notes that operators are driving down the handset costs to aid access in rural areas..
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FIIs cannot hold the market to ransom

Rising oil price has affected our economy. Slackening of demand could make things a bit difficult for industry. In addition, hardening interest rates affect its margins. But the intrinsic strength is intact -- this is only a passing phase..
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Sensex blues for small and medium investors

The rising oil prices have resulted in a massive fall in the Bombay Stock Exchange. The companies' stocks are going down time and again. The honeymoon time for the middle class families, mainly investing in the share market in recent times, is over..
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India shows red signal to Blackberry

Finland based worlds largest cellular company Nokia has suffered the major setback when its cheapest cell phone got the red signal in India. Blackberry named cellphone, which was poised to hit the market seems to be invisible thereafter..
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Fight against climate change: US outdone by its own

America has all the technological know-how and resources to trigger a ‘renewable energy revolution’ and the world into the era of clean and affordable energy. But it must overcome its political inhibitions and start taking concrete steps at home..

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Subhiksha to acquire Chennai based company

India's major food and grocery and mobile retailer, Subhiksha, is acquiring a majority stake in Chennai based listed company, Blue Green Constructions and Investments Limited. It will have two million square feet of retail space by 2009..

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India Inc feels concerned over economic downturn

With industry hoping for a recovery in the medium term, the moderation in growth, the continuing rise in inflation and input costs has tested the absorptive capacity of companies and any hike in interest rates will build pressure insurmountable. .


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Deora invites E&P industry to submit bids

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Murli Deora has called upon the hydrocarbon E&P industry to participate in NELP-VII bidding offer and has extended invitation to all members of E&P industry to submit their bids by the due date ie June 30, 2008..

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Gates Foundation announces $23 grant to India

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a US$ 23 million grant to India. The grant is to control the scourge of HIV/AIDS in the country. The money would be spent through NACO in India over the next three years..

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Anti-concentration clause to hit Indian industry

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has written a letter to WTO director general criticising several issues of the NAMA text. FICCI said that the revised text has belied the expectations of Indian industry..

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India Infoline: 'Best Broker' in India

Finance Asia has awarded the 'Best Broker in India' title to India Infoline. India Infoline is a pioneer in online stock broking and caters to over 800,000 customers across a network of 758 business locations in 346 cities and towns..

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Price band for oil: Non-solution dumped once

Going by the 2000-2005 yardstick, if at all the price-band idea has any takers, it will be nowhere near the comfort level of $100 that FM indicated. There is no reason to expect that producing countries would agree to anything less than $200!.

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Bachchans and Reliance into a joint venture

RBE is getting bigger and bigger, just days after their Hollywood venture with Spielberg it has roped in Bachchans for a joint venture. It will include film production, television series, reality shows, Internet and mobile content besides live shows..

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Inflation: CMIE’s forecast is plausible

CMIE’s forecast and FICCI’s forecast as to inflation during the year 2008-09 will be the same if FICCI’s forecast is fine-tuned a bit for a favourable Khariff harvest and the leeway available to large industrial units to raise low-cost funds..

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Pyramid food court cooking big plans

A food court at TDI Mall in Delhi has been opened by the Pyramid Samaira Group. Its chief managing director, PS Saminathan, shares his dreams, concerning his food and beverage division and talks about plans of franchising his brands in the near future..

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Inflation high, Sensex dips 15 K

For the first time in 2008, the Sensex dipped from the level of 15,000 points. A huge 6.5 per cent fall in Reliance Industries and 4.5 per cent in Bharti Airtel was responsible for the benchmark Sensex to close at 14590.16 points, down 498 points..

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Tata Communications enters into EJV with CEC

This joint venture, which will become effective after the necessary approvals from the relevant government and regulatory bodies in China are obtained, will be the first-of-its-kind in the Chinese telecom sector post China's entry into the WTO..

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Sahara allowed a breather, courtesy SC

It is time the RBI prohibited residual non-banking companies from collecting daily deposits. Banks anyway have such a deposit scheme in place and they are better placed to administer it. The scheme helps banks in achieving financial inclusion..

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Sahara allowed a breather, courtesy SC

It is time the RBI prohibited residual non-banking companies from collecting daily deposits. Banks anyway have such a deposit scheme in place and they are better placed to administer it. The scheme helps banks in achieving financial inclusion..

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E-learning courses on bank branch management: KESDEE

KESDEE provides innovative and interactive e-learning solutions to the global finance professionals, consisting 600 accredited courses spanning about 1800 hours of e-learning. It has designed a course structure on bank branch management..

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Tech Mahindra ties up with Microsoft IPTV

Tech Mahindra has joined hands with Microsoft IPTV. This would help Tech Mahindra strengthen its IPTV SI capabilities and give both companies an opportunity to expand into new markets. This pact has opened tremendous opportunities for both companies. .
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The Problem with OOXML

When Microsoft tried to bring the OOXML format, only four countries out of 60 odd countries opposed it, one among them being India. So what's the problem with this OOXML formatting? A little more insight will be really delightful..

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India's steel production to increase by FY 2012

The Indian steel production is likely to exceed domestic requirement by FY 2011-2011, which will help ease pressure on alloy prices. This comes as a big relief for the steel sector as steel prices have gone up by over 50 per cent since January 2008..

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All quiet on the exporters’ front

There has been a tendency on the part of managements to focus more on financial risks such as fluctuations in interest and exchange rates rather than viewing them as an integral part of corporate strategy. This imbalance should be addressed first..

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Anil blows the battle bugle against RIL

Anil Ambani's plans to create the biggest Indian corporate conglomerate by merging RCOM with South African mega-corp, MTN triggered another episode in the Ambani family drama. With both sides hardening their stands, keen legal tussle is on the cards..

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Govt raises MSP for paddy to Rs 850 per quintal

With the countdown for the general elections having begun, the government announced a hike in the support price of paddy and sops for organic fertilizers..

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Karnataka: Supply of chemical fertilisers bungled

If politicians were more sensitive than the governor to issues like supply of fertilisers to farmers as the BJP leader implied, then why did not they bring this fact to the notice of the governor? He would have heard them..

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Fine Prints: Toronto's best wedding photographers

Over the past year, the photographers of Fine Prints have made their way to the top. Now, their vast portfolio shows newlyweds why they are the best wedding photographers in Toronto. They capture memories that will last for a lifetime..

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Daiichi Sankyo to buy out Ranbaxy: US$ 2.7 to 3.7 bn

Japanese major Daiichi Sankyo is all set to buy out Ranbaxy, paying anything between 30 per cent and 50 per cent premium for the pharmaceutical company. It would mean the complete exit of Ranbaxy promoters from the company..

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Engineering services outsourcing in India

Yantram, a leading BPO service provider, is committed to offer top quality CAD services at the most affordable rates in the market. It provides HVAC drawings services ranging from implementation, project inception to design, testing and delivery..

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PSB can regain lost ground

The hi-tech private sector banks may have stolen a march over public sector banks as of now. But in the days to come, the former can regain the ground they lost to the hi-tech private sector banks, thanks to their higher visibility in rural India..

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Indian automakers humming for Hummer

There is market speculation that General Motors is planning to off load its gas guzzling Hummer brand to two Indian companies. It is incomprehensible why Indian automakers would want to bring fuel inefficient vehicles to the country..

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RBI Vs Sahara: Timing a rogue or bullying a paragon?

Sahara India is a rag-to-riches story in innovative micro-finance. It earned the trust of the poor masses in an environment when people perceived saving schemes of the government as a fraud upon them. RBI said, SIFCL has broken the country' s law..

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Interest rate hike to hit industrial growth further

The findings of a study by FICCI show that companies across sectors are faced with rising cost of raw materials and oil products. The rising interest rates are also adding to the costs of the manufacturing companies..

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Maruti to open more driving schools in India

Maruti does not only sell cars. It cares for people's safety too. Already, it has driving schools in three cities. Now it will expand its training institutes to 15 more Indian cities. The programme will be based on international driving norms..

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Interest rate hike to hit industrial growth further

The findings of a study by FICCI show that companies across sectors are faced with rising cost of raw materials and oil products. The rising interest rates are also adding to the costs of the manufacturing companies..

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FICCI welcomes hike in oil prices

Government's decision to raise oil prices has been welcomed by FICCI. The chamber has been advocating the need for targetting subsidies to the needy by way of direct cash transfers rather than providing subsidised fuel..

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When Amitabh returned to Sherwood

Whenever one travels back in time, he becomes emotional, especially when the memories go back to the school days where one learns so many things that he cherishes throughout his life. Amitabh experienced the same on his visit to Sherwood..

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Oil price hike shocks Sensex, markets down

Nifty touched the 4,600 level while the Sensex tanked to 15,500 points forced by negative sentiments. The sectors hit hardest included Realty, oil and gas, capital goods, auto and metal stocks, as all BSE indices closed in red..

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Airfare: Skies drift for the middle class

The ever increasing oil prices have taken a toll on the airline department as well. The passengers would now have to pay extra as fuel surcharge according to the distance to be covered..

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Time ripe to cash on Indo-Thai synergies: Report

The development of infrastructure in the North East and closer B2B ties in a host of industrial sectors are set to receive a shot in the arm. FICCI is mounting a strong delegation for the India-Thailand Business Summit in Bangkok from June 6-7..

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RBI against administered interest rate regime

It is not as if the interest rate (on loans) is coming in the way of the growth of small and micro enterprises. Timely availability of finance, inadequate guidance in marketing products and services and technology upgradation are the issues..

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Following the great loan waiver

The article discusses the follow-up steps that have to be taken by various banks to make the loan waiver for farmers operational. It also takes the case of increasing working capital loans to input suppliers in the agricultural sector..

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FICCI seeks concrete guidelines in WTO Services Text

Expressing its disappointment over the WTO Text on Services Negotiations, FICCI said that the text hardly provided any guidelines to ensure effective market access in service sectors and modes of export interest to developing countries..

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It's time for an oil price correction

In the past few weeks, oil prices have spiked to 28 per cent higher as many major global oil companies reported severe fiscal losses in the first quarter of 2008. However, oil prices are expected to pull back significantly in the coming weeks..

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FICCI seeks concrete guidelines in WTO Services Text

Expressing its disappointment over the WTO Text on Services Negotiations, FICCI said that the text hardly provided any guidelines to ensure effective market access in service sectors and modes of export interest to developing countries..

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Economic census 2005 shows growth in employment

The fifth Economic Census 2005, was released in Delhi by secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Dr Pronab Sen. The growth rate of employment during 1998 to 2005 is considered higher than the growth rate during 1990 to 1998..

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Cultivation of medicinal plants getting popular

With the increase in demand for herbal medicines, is growing the popularity of cultivation of medicinal plants as well. Moreover, easy availability of finance and huge profit margins is generating interest among farmers to opt for such plants.. More on Cultivation of medicinal plants getting popular

Popley, Disney co-venture into jewellery

Popley Group enters into joint venture with the Disney Consumer Products, India, to make exquisite designer jewellery. The jewellery items comprise of neckpieces, earrings and rings studded with platinum, gold and diamonds..

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The right stand for your television set

Markets are flooded with various kinds of TV stands. However, choosing the right stand for your TV set is important. A bigger stand does not mean it will bear the weight better. It all depends on what material the stand is made of..

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Prahlad Chhabria honoured for 'entrepreneurship'

Prahlad Chhabria, Finolex group chief, was honoured by the prestigious Institute of Directors in London with a silver platter on the launch of his autobiography - 'There's no such thing as self-made man'.

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Quest Software and Sage Software join hands

Quest Software and Sage Software have signed an agreement, which will make Quest an endorsed development partner in Sage's business management division. As per the agreement, Sage Software will market Quest's SQL server management solutions.

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Revised NAMA draft disappoints Indian industry

Expressing their disappointment over the just released WTO draft on NAMA modalities, leading industry chambers like FICCI and CII say that the new draft has failed to follow the Doha mandate of 'less than full reciprocity' in tariff reduction.

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BSEL Infrastructure signs MoU with IRDA, Malaysia

BSEL Infrastructure Realty Ltd has signed a MoU with IRDA, Malayasia, which says BSEL will invest Rs 18,000 crores in IRDA over a period of 12 years and IRDA will help BSEL seek approvals from various authorities to facilitate its development process.

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Bengal to forge Thai connection

The poster boy of Bengal's politics chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee is hell bent on wooing foreign investments. Relentless in his pursuit he wants to make the most of India's 'Look East' policy and has Indonesians and Thais dropping in.

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How to get and spend Age of Canon gold

Age of Canon – a massively multi-player online role-playing game – has gained popularity in the online gaming circles. Developed by Funcom, this game revolves around earning AoC gold to become a legend of Hyborian age.

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Inflation in Zimbabwe breaks all records!

Inflation breaks all the records in Zimbabwe. But it's a wonder how at this inflation-level, its economy is still surviving, the country has observed election and Robert Mugabe has lost, but still not very large scale of violence has been reported!

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Real estate business in India

Commercial property is specially designed for commercial, industrial and institutional activities for earning profit. The development of commercial properties has played a significant role in our Gross Domestic Product growth in recent times.

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Jobs in real estate in India

Profession of real estate has expanded and provides one of the widest career selections in the business world today. Real estate aspirants have career opportunities with various organisations. This is a growing field for Indian professionals.

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Forex brokerage firm breaks mould with cash rebates

FxRebates is one of the premier Forex brokerage firms in the industry. They specialise in introducing knowledgeable and capable brokers to Forex traders and assisting those traders in improving their profit margin and bottom line.

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Higher crude prices will weaken Indian economy

Weak rupees against dollars have brought cheers to Indian exporters but boiling crude prices above $127 a barrel will double the burden of country's import bill and may cripple our economy.

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MDLR airlines launches flight to Dharamsala

MDLR airlines has started its flight operation from Delhi to Dharamsala route on a 70-seater Avro RJ aircraft. MDLR had to postpone its maiden flight scheduled last month, following bursting of aircraft's tyres during route checking at Kullu airport.

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Financial sector reforms – XXVII

The problems with Northern Rock in the UK are being attributed to the fact that the UK moved to a single supervisor, the FSA. At the same time, the Bear Stearns debacle in the United States is being attributed to the absence of a single supervisor.

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India in the top five list of migrant remittance

Though a huge number of people migrate from India, a new trend is on a rise, a good number of people are migrating to India also. India has attracted 5.7 million of people from the world, but a huge chunk of them are from Bangladesh.

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Honda to strike chord with new Accord in India

The buyers of Gigabyte motherboard have reasons to smile. The company has announced a summer sales promotion campaign. The campaign offers free trip to Bangkok and Pattaya on purchase of specific motherboards.

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Service sector seeks government attention

Though primarily an agrarian society, India has reached a point where its service sector can expect to grow at a relatively faster pace and needs to be provided not only all the necessary support but also perhaps a gentle push.

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Freelancing: Is it a better option?

Starting a business is not everyone's cup of tea. But internet gives you an option. One of the biggest online opportunities today is in the field of freelance writing. Anyone who can write well and has a creative approach can grab this opportunity.

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Samsung expands 'Guru Series' - launches Guru 200

Samsung Telecommunications India has launched its latest mobile handset - Samsung Guru 200, which would offer FM recording at the entry level mobile phone segment. Users can not only record songs from FM, but also save these as alarm or ring tones.

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ICRA assigns A1+(SO) ratings to Yes Bank PTCs

The PTCs issued by Yes Bank have been given the conditional rating of A1+(SO), which is the highest-credit-quality rating given to short term debts. The Rs277.97 million issue consists of two series of rated PTCs, backed by receivables from DSL.
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BPOs becoming breeding ground of fraudsters?

Mischief-complaints by Indian BPOs' employees to its overseas clients have emerged that causes disbelief in overseas clients about Indian BPOs. Seeing business-loss risk, Indian BPOs serving overseas clients have taken steps to restore their beliefs.
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India to adopt international accounting guidelines

One of the problems that one comes across in international business is the lack of consistency in the accounting standards that obtains across countries. This inconsistency can affect the profit of firms significantly as the following reveals.

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Working class: Payday loans meet specific needs

The working class has found a solution for urgent financial needs in Payday loans. Payday loans meet temporary cash shortages for many working people and are becoming popular for UK residents who need fast cash on the same day and have a bad credit.

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Will cartelisation in rice work?

Despite accounting for more than 60-70 per cent of world rice production, in many Asian economies, price of rice has become double in a year. Will formation of rice cartel OREC on the line of OPEC not ensure cheap domestic price?

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