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washingtonpost.com - Technology
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Personal Tech
Posted: July 26th, 2008, 2:00pm EDT by Rob Pegoraro
The Washington Post's Rob Pegoraro discusses his recent reviews and answers your personal tech questions.
Skysports.com Cricket News
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ICC delay Zimbabwe decision
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 12:28pm EDT
Zimbabwe's cricketing future will not be determined until the conclusion of the ICC executive board meeting on Thursday.
Skysports.com Sports News
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Kimi ready to double up
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 12:13pm EDT
Kimi Raikkonen is in positive mood as he bids for back-to-back British Grand Prix victories this weekend.
rediff Cricket
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Dhoni, Rohit help India to solid total
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma grafted half centuries as India posted to 308 for 7 against Pakistan in their Asia Cup super league match. -
ICC to alter Oval Test result to draw: PCB
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
In a moral victory for Pakistan cricket, the International Cricket Council agreed in principle to alter the result of the 2006 controversial Oval Test between England and Pakistan into a draw from a forfeited win for Michael Vaughan's men. The decision, said PCB sources, was taken at the board meeting on Wednesday. -
Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in UK
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
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Zimbabwe likely to avoid ICC ban
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is not expected to bow to demands that the Zimbabwe national board be banned but the organisation is set to discuss a possible suspension for the country's limited-overs side. The Board of Control for Cricket in India is opposed to the Zimbabwe board being suspended. -
New Zealand post record one-day win
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
New Zealand thumped minnows Ireland by 290 runs in Aberdeen on Tuesday to register the biggest margin of victory in one-day internationals in the opening match of the Associates Tri-series. New Zealand smashed a mammoth 402 for two in their 50 overs and in reply bowled out Ireland for a mere 112 in 28.4 overs. -
ICC hope to balance volume of cricket
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
International Cricket Council's new chief executive officer Haroon Lorgat admitted that ensuring a balanced volume of cricket remains a major challenge for the game's world governing body. Despite the growing popularity of Twenty20 and the cricket boards worldwide wanting to play more shortened matches to cater to the public demand, Lorgat feels it is important to maintain a balance. -
Lee up there with Holding, Marshall: Richards
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards feels Australia's Brett Lee is the most fiery fast bowler the sport has seen after the intimidating Caribbean quartet of Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, Michael Holding and Curtly Ambrose. Lee became the fastest bowler to claim 300 wickets in one-day internationals when he reached the milestone in his 171st match.
Cricinfo Live Scores
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Pakistan 115/1 * v India 308/7
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
Pakistan 115/1 * v India 308/7
The Times Of India - Pakistan
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International politics to blame for Pak terror: Zardari
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Pakistan is now the "petri dish of international terrorism" and this is "a product of failed international politics and not our creation", Zardari said.
The Times Of India - India Business
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Markets end on positive note, Sensex up 703 points
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The Sun was shining bright on Dalal Street on Wednesday as equities put up the best show in over three months latching on to positive cues from Europe. -
Economy to see high inflation, slower growth in '08: NCAER
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The National Council of Applied Economic Research further says the inflationary pressures are likely to ease in the longer-term as the supply-side scenario improves. -
Stocks pare early gains; Sensex below 13k mark
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Stocks were off initial highs tracking declines in other Asian markets, and as concerns over higher oil prices, inflation and the fate of the UPA government weighed on sentiment. -
Truckers strike over fuel, taxes
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Millions of truckers went on strike on Wednesday, parking up their vehicles to protest high taxes and rising fuel bills. -
Indian economy, mkt lose trillion-dollar status
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The country's GDP for 2007-08 translated into just over $1 trillion at Monday’s exchange rate. With dollar breaching the Rs 43 mark, the economy is down to $995b. -
HUL ups Lux tag, paves way for soap price rise
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
India's largest soap maker, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has given in to inflation. The FMCG major has taken a price hike on its beauty soap brand Lux (100gm) by a rupee to Rs 17. -
ArcelorMittal to buy 60% stake in Dubai company
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
ArcelorMittal has intended to acquire 60% of the entire issued share capital of Dubai Steel Trading Co (DSTC) FZCO, a newly incorporated company located in the Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone. -
Retail steel prices surge 25%: Govt
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The steel giant has also urged the user industries and trading channels to ensure that the price benefit is passed on to the ultimate consumers. -
KPIT Cummins acquires Harita TVS
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Harita TVS offers design services under two segments viz, automotive and construction and industrial machinery. -
FIIs pull out over $6b in 2008
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
As oil prices keep widening the trade deficit and hence weakening the rupee against the dollar, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) will find it less attractive to invest in India.
The Times Of India - Cities
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BJP not to join Gujarat bandh
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Keeping the famous Rath Yatra in mind, Gujarat BJP decides to stay away from the bandh called by VHP on July 3. -
No extension for Venugopal: HC
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The Delhi High Court has refused to extend the tenure of AIIMS Director P Venugopal. The petition to extend his tenure was filed by the mother of a cancer patient. -
K'taka: Kafeel report sent to Interpol
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Police has sent a report to Interpol on Kafeel Ahmed, a Bangalore-based engineer who died of severe burn injuries after trying to ram a burning jeep into Glasgow airport last year. -
Kolkata: 'Dead' baby found alive
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Minutes after the child was born, nurses declared it stillborn. Ten hours later, when the father went to collect the body, the newborn was still breathing. -
Mumbai gets respite from heavy rains
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The city got respite from heavy rains on Wednesday morning, with the rail, road and air services back on normal course. -
Vegetable prices shoot up in Chennai
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Thanks to the rise in fuel prices and the impending transport strike, the price of vegetables has shot up considerably in the last one day. -
Fuel shortage in Bangalore
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Is the city heading towards a dry-out scenario? -
Delhi man shot trying to stop robbers
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
A 24-year-old man lost his life while grappling with armed robbers who were trying to escape on a motorcycle after snatching a gold chain from a woman -
Prices of vegetables hit the roof
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Thanks to the rise in fuel prices and the impending transport strike, the price of vegetables has shot up considerably in the last one day. -
HC refuses to extend Venugopal's tenure
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The Delhi High Court has refused to extend the tenure of AIIMS Director P Venugopal. The petition to extend his tenure was filed by the mother of a cancer patient. -
Plea in court against Gujjar quota
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The proposed 5% quota for Gujjars and another 14% for the economically weaker sections may run into rough weather as a petition was filed against the move in the Jaipur bench of Rajasthan High Court. -
Train services hit as Maoists blow up tracks in Bihar
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Suspected Maoists blew up railway tracks between Badagopal and Avtar Nagar stations under Sonepur division of East Central Railway, affecting train services on New Delhi-Guwahati route.
The Times Of India - NRI News
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US govt sues company for not hiring Sikh
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
A Texas company has been sued by the US government after it did not hire a Sikh who refused to shave his beard. -
Indian appointed in US presidential committee
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Sambhu Banik has been appointed to serve as a member of the president's committee for 'People with Intellectual Disabilities'. -
Sikh arrested in US for wearing kirpan
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Sachdev Singh was arrested for wearing a kirpan and his turban removed, while he was entering a court to contest charges.
The Times Of India - Intl Business
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Oil rises above $142 on supply concerns
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Oil rose more than $1 a barrel on Wednesday, within sight of Monday's record high above $143 on forecasts that global supply will lag demand and expectations the European Central Bank will raise interest rates later this week. -
Starbucks to cut upto 12,000 jobs, close 600 stores
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Starbucks Corp said it plans to close 600 underperforming US stores and cut up to 12,000 positions, as it copes with an economic downturn and increasing competition. -
Emirates starts flight to Kozhikode
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) airline Emirates launched its flights to Kozhikode in India and Guangzhou in China from Dubai.
The Times Of India - Entertainment
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Esha's starry tantrums
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Esha Deol apparently threw a fit on the sets of Kumar Mangat’s 'Money Hai To Honey Hai' recently. -
Chitrashi gets busy
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
SRK’s tomboy hockey player is hot young Gen-X star of Bollywood. -
Amy gets immortalised in wax
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
English singer songwriter Amy Winehouse is being immortalised in wax at the world famous Madame Tussauds museum. -
Crazy about Ajay Devgan
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
If Karan Johar can’t get enough of his fave Shah Rukh, we think Rohit Shetty, too, can’t look beyond Ajay Devgan. -
Revealed: Lindsay's possible half sister
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Actress Lindsay Lohan’s possible half sister Ashley Kaufmann Revealed -
Sameera Reddy on TV
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Sameera Reddy, like her other 'filmi' colleagues, is set to judge a reality show.
Brand Equity
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Will marketers go slow on advertising spends?
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Outdoor ads are signals of the health of an economy. If outdoor advertising is a signboard, the cutback has begun. Ads on the move | Amul's ad world
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Cannes 2008: India walked into global advertising limelight
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The record haul of 23 Lions at Cannes Lions 2008 catapults Indian advertising onto the world stage. It’s the magic moment that the Dream Merchants had been waiting for. -
How Lead India won the Grand Prix?
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
India made its mark, a total of 23 Lions including four golds and a Grand Prix. -
Bubble gum suffers downturn in fortunes
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Even the brands themselves are finding it difficult to compete with a greater variety of products, particularly sugar-free chewing gum. -
Brand launches this week
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Brand launches this week -
How far marketers should go to promote brands?
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Honda’s recent live ad to launch the latest Accord model has raised the bar for marketers looking to grab eyeballs in a crowded media landscape. -
Cannes Lions 2008: Beyond ads
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Cannes Lions 2008 was special in many ways for the Indian delegation. Apart from its haul of metals at the advertising festival, the Indian contingent also had a lot to chew on. -
What defines the new breed of CMO?
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The chief marketing officer or CMO is increasingly seen as an indispensable part of the marketing world. -
Best & Bekaar
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Best & Bekaar
Indicators
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Global food crisis to hit govt finances of India, Pak: Report
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The soaring global food prices will adversely impact government finances in countries like India and Pakistan and may result in bloating of their deficits by over five per cent of the GDP, according to a S&P report. -
Economy to see high inflation, slower growth this year: NCAER
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
High inflation and slowing down of growth have been forecast by an economic think-tank for the remaining part of this fiscal in the face of difficult macro-economic situations. -
Gold continues to rule firm, dollar ends cheaper against rupee
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Gold prices continued to rule firm on the bullion market here on Wednesday on persistent demand from stockists in view of rising trend in global markets. -
Moody's to retain negative outlook for APAC corporates in '08
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Global rating firm Moody's on Wednesday said the negative credit outlook for corporates in the Asia-Pacific region will be retained for rest of the year on account of credit crisis and high interest rates. -
OECD forecasts unemployment rise in industrialised world
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Industrialised countries must brace for a rise in unemployment this year and next, as financial market turmoil continues to put the brakes on growth, the OECD said. -
Iran says no need for more oil supply
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
World oil markets have enough oil, prices of oil are high because of weakness in the US dollar, Iran's oil minister said. -
Economy to see high inflation, slower growth in 2008: NCAER
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
High inflation and slowing down of growth have been forecast by an economic think-tank for the remaining part of this fiscal in the face of difficult macro-economic situations. -
Crude oil may touch $175 a barrel by Diwali: Experts
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
High volatility spurred by uncertain geo-political tensions, slumping US economy and spiralling demand would continue to shoot up prices. Oil Inflation
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Food prices pose new challenges: S&P
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Soaring global food prices constitute a negative exogenous shock for numerous rated sovereigns, says Standard & Poor’s in a new report. -
Oil prices hold above 142 dollars ahead of US energy report
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Oil prices breached $142 per barrel again Wednesday, nearing recent record heights, as traders awaited a weekly snapshot on energy stockpiles in the United States. -
Oil rises above $142 on supply concerns, weak dollar
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Oil rose more than $1 a barrel on Wednesday, within sight of Monday's record high above $143 on forecasts that global supply will lag demand and expectations the European Central Bank will raise interest rates later this week. -
China slowing but still set to manage 10 pc growth
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
China will deliver its sixth straight year of double-digit growth in 2008 despite a slower global economy and rising prices at home. -
Indian growth seen at 4-year low as inflation jumps
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
India's economic growth is expected to slow more than previously expected in 2008/09, pulled down by high inflation, the central bank's policy tightening and record oil prices. -
Modi's splurging Gujarat is a myth
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
A survey on spend list by the National Sample Survey Organisation has put Gujarat at the bottom of a 20-state list. Oil Inflation I All Headlines
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G8 likely to send message on tackling food prices
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
G8 leaders are likely to seek to demonstrate their commitment to tackling soaring world food prices by issuing a separate statement on the issue at next week's summit. -
India worse than Pakistan, Bangladesh on nourishment
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Almost 46 per cent of children under the age of three are undernourished. This is only a shade better than Sub-Saharan Africa -
Green investing gains traction in 2007
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Investment opportunities in green initiatives has risen in recent years due to concerns over global warming and climate change. World News & trends
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Oil trades near record levels at $142
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
World oil traded near record high levels around 142 dollars after the OPEC president talked of uncertainty surrounding future investment in energy facilities that could boost crude output.
IPOs
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Birla Cotsyn IPO 0.34 times subscribed
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The initial public offering of Birla Cotsyn of Rs 144.18 crore was subscribed 0.34 times till 5 pm on Wednesday, as per the NSE website. -
CARE assigns 'IPO Grade 4' to Jaiprakash Power Ventures
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
CARE has assigned 'CARE IPO Grade 4' to the proposed initial public offer of 1040 lakh equity shares of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd.
Education
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Regional institute of paramedical sciences in B'lore soon
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
A Rs 75-crore regional institute of paramedical sciences is expected to come up at Bangalore soon, Medical Education Department officials said. -
Coming up: 2,500 model schools on lines of Kendriya Vidyalayas
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
2,500 new model schools to be designed after the existing state-run Kendriya Vidyalayas to provide quality education to students in "every block of the country". -
Cambridge prepares to celebrate 800th anniversary
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The University of Cambridge is preparing to celebrate its 800th anniversary in 2009 with a year-long series of events organised in the town, across Britain and in various parts of the world.
Fashion / Cosmetics
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Foreign fashion designers ignore economic turmoil
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Made-to-measure haute couture was thriving at a time when retailers in the US and Europe are struggling against a slowing economy. Day in Pics | All Headlines
Consumer Products
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US company to sell water heaters in India; set up new plant
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Water heater maker AO Smith on Wednesday said it has entered into a strategic tie up with Jaquar, bath fittings manufacturer, to sell the US company's water heaters in India and also plans to set up a plant in the country. -
OK Play says to invest 700 mn rupees in 3 plants
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
OK Play India Ltd would invest 700 mn rupees in the current fiscal to set up three plants to diversify into new product categories.
Auto
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US auto sales hit 15-yr low, GM holds No1 spot
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
US auto sales plunged in June to a 15-year low, but a month-end clearance sale helped General Motors Corp retain its No. 1 spot.
Oil & Gas
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Fuel shortage is expected to worsen in Bangalore, Karnataka
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The IT capital Bangalore and rest of Karnataka appears to be heading for fuel shortage following inability by oil companies to supply sufficient quantity of oil. -
Reliance Petroleum enters top ten most valued firms club
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Mukesh Ambani Group firm Reliance Petroleum on Wednesday entered the coveted club of the top ten most valued firms in the country, with its shares surging over five per cent on the Bombay Stock exchange.
FMCG
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Colgate's Nepalese subsidiary faces uncertain future
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Voicing concern over security in Nepal after the political upheaval there, oral care major, Colgate-Palmolive India's Nepalese subsidiary, said that its future is uncertain and difficult in the Himalayan country. -
Colgate's Nepalese subsidiary faces uncertain future
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Colgate-Palmolive India's Nepalese subsidiary, said that its future is uncertain and difficult in the Himalayan country.
Finance / Insurance
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BoR hikes lending, deposit rates
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Private-sector lender, Bank of Rajasthan, on Wednesday hiked its Benchmark prime lending rate by 0.5 per cent to 15 per cent with effect from July 1. -
Bumi raises private equity investment of Rs 40 cr
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Bumi Geo Engineering Pvt Ltd, a geo engineering company serving the infrastructure sector, has raised a private equity investment of Rs 40 crore from Alcazar Capital Holdings Ltd.
Banking
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State Bank launches 'Cash Back' offer
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
State Bank said it has launched a 'Cash Back' for its debit card holders across the country from July 1 to August 31. -
HDFC among world's 7 best firms to sustain competitive edge: Goldman Sachs
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Goldman Sachs has named housing loan major HDFC among world's seven best companies. -
Allahabad Bank sees non-interest income doubling in FY09
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
State-run Allahabad Bank expects its non-interest income to double in FY09 as it plans to sell more third party financial products. -
Syndicate Bank raises lending, deposit rates
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
State-run Syndicate Bank has raised its prime lending rate by 50 basis points to 13.5 percent and deposits rates by up to 90 basis points across various maturities.
Power
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Chamber concerned over power cos 'rethinking'
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
The state government should take steps to allot coal blocks, water facilites and land to stop the companies from rethinking on their commitment -
Godawari Power to develop Rs 628 cr project in Chhattisgarh
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Godawari Power & Ispat today said it would set up a cement and power plant in Chhattisgarh, entailing an investment of Rs 628 crore.
Steel
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Impressive production figures by RSP
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
With the production of 0.544 mt of hot metal, 0.512 mt of crude steel and 0.492 mt saleable steel, the Rourkela Steel Plant has completed Q1 of 2008-09 registering the best ever production for any period of April-June since its inception. -
Govt summons steel makers on prices: Sources
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Steel ministry has summoned steel producers to a meeting on Thursday to discuss measures to control rising retail prices of steel products.
Engineering
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Bumi raises private equity investment of Rs 40 cr
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Bumi Geo Engineering Pvt Ltd, a geo engineering company serving the infrastructure sector, has raised a private equity investment of Rs 40 crore from Alcazar Capital Holdings Ltd.
The Economic Times - Healthcare / Biotech
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Glenmark acquires 7 pharmaceutical brands in Poland
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:51am EDT
Drug maker Glenmark Pharmaceuticals today said it has signed agreements with Iceland-based Actavis to acquire seven pharmaceutical brands in Poland for an undisclosed amount.