Sunday, August 31, 2008

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?

Thursday, August 28, 2008

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

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

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

Monday, August 25, 2008

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

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

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

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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?

Sunday, August 17, 2008

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

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

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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Sunday, August 10, 2008

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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Thursday, August 7, 2008

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

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

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

Monday, August 4, 2008

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

Sunday, August 3, 2008

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

Friday, August 1, 2008

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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