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Leona Lewis Calls Kanye's Song 'Way Too Cold' Awful 1 second ago

...she has shared since listening to Kanye's new song 'Way Too Cold', formally titled 'TheraFlu'
Siemens SMARTly Designs Products for Emerging Markets, Will Others Follow? 1 second ago

...let alone reaching Base of the Pyramid suppliers or their customers. But a recent article in the Business Standard highlights the positive business benefits Siemens has enjoyed as
The kudzu of global business languages 1 second ago

...administration at the B-school, calls for companies everywhere to adopt English as their global business standard
Aviation shares rises on FDI hopes 4 mins ago

Shares of aviation companies such as Jet Airways, SpiceJet and Kingfisher Airlines have rallied more than 3% each in otherwise weak market on reports that the government may clear the proposal of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the aviation sector in the next few weeks.
Markets slide on global cues 5 mins ago

Key share indices have made a gap down opening tracking sharp sell across the globe.
Markets slide on global cues 5 mins ago

Key share indices have made a gap down opening tracking sharp sell across the globe.

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eMazzanti Featured in New Microsoft Windows Server 2008R2 Case Study 12 mins ago

A case study from Microsoft captures how eMazzanti Technologies uses the new Windows Server 2008R2 in the consultant’s business to increase productivity by 12 percentHoboken, NJ and New York City, NY (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 A new Microsoft case study captures how New Jersey–based eMazzanti Technologies, which offers IT services to customers worldwide, wanted to give remote workers easier network
Mahindra Satyam soars post Q4 earnings 28 mins ago

Mahindra Satyam has soared almost 8% at Rs 72 in opening trades on reporting 73% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) growth in net profit at Rs 534 crore, on back of robust other income.
Mahindra Satyam soars post Q4 earnings 28 mins ago

Mahindra Satyam has soared almost 8% at Rs 72 in opening trades on reporting 73% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) growth in net profit at Rs 534 crore, on back of robust other income.
Rupee slide continues, falls to 54.76 against dollar 32 mins ago

The rupee fell to a record low against the dollar for the third consecutive day on Friday as risk aversion made a strong comeback with Asian stocks showing deep cuts and euro falling to a four-month low.
Pre-market: Gap down opening seen 1 hr, 29 mins ago

It is likely to be yet another weak session for the markets on the back of negative global cues.
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Markets slide on global cues 5 mins ago

Key share indices have made a gap down opening tracking sharp sell across the globe.
Mahindra Satyam soars post Q4 earnings 28 mins ago

Mahindra Satyam has soared almost 8% at Rs 72 in opening trades on reporting 73% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) growth in net profit at Rs 534 crore, on back of robust other income.
Angel investors launch first online platform for start-ups 8 hrs, 31 mins ago

Here’s some good news for start-ups.
OMOs aid govt borrowing as RBI fights rupee slide 8 hrs, 32 mins ago

The Reserve Bank of India’s purchase of bonds via open market operations (OMOs) to infuse liquidity seems to be serving the primary objective of ensuring smooth sailing of the government’s borrowing programme, as liquidity in the system remains tight.
Parliament panel tightens ambit of land takeover Bill 8 hrs, 34 mins ago

Parliament’s standing committee report on the government’s land acquisition Bill has sought a thorough tightening of the provisions to ensure involvement of local institutions and an “informed and transparent process&".
3G tariff war imminent as Bharti cuts rates up to 70% 8 hrs, 36 mins ago

In an aggressive bid to improve the slow uptake of 3G services, the country’s largest mobile operator, Bharti Airtel, on Thursday slashed tariffs in various plans by as much as 70 per cent across circles.

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Angel investors launch first online platform for start-ups 8 hrs, 31 mins ago

Here’s some good news for start-ups.
OMOs aid govt borrowing as RBI fights rupee slide 8 hrs, 32 mins ago

The Reserve Bank of India’s purchase of bonds via open market operations (OMOs) to infuse liquidity seems to be serving the primary objective of ensuring smooth sailing of the government’s borrowing programme, as liquidity in the system remains tight.
Parliament panel tightens ambit of land takeover Bill 8 hrs, 34 mins ago

Parliament’s standing committee report on the government’s land acquisition Bill has sought a thorough tightening of the provisions to ensure involvement of local institutions and an “informed and transparent process&".
Newsmaker: Rahul Khullar 8 hrs, 35 mins ago

When Rahul Khullar’s name was announced as chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai)—a body that has courted its fair share of controversies lately—everybody from the telecom industry to businessmen were taken by surprise.
3G tariff war imminent as Bharti cuts rates up to 70% 8 hrs, 36 mins ago

In an aggressive bid to improve the slow uptake of 3G services, the country’s largest mobile operator, Bharti Airtel, on Thursday slashed tariffs in various plans by as much as 70 per cent across circles.
Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate opens with TVR 4 8 hrs, 37 mins ago

Aamir Khan's debut televison show Satyamev Jayate opened with a television rating (TVR) of 4, according to TAM Media Research.

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Aviation shares rises on FDI hopes 4 mins ago

Shares of aviation companies such as Jet Airways, SpiceJet and Kingfisher Airlines have rallied more than 3% each in otherwise weak market on reports that the government may clear the proposal of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the aviation sector in the next few weeks.
Markets slide on global cues 5 mins ago

Key share indices have made a gap down opening tracking sharp sell across the globe.
Mahindra Satyam soars post Q4 earnings 28 mins ago

Mahindra Satyam has soared almost 8% at Rs 72 in opening trades on reporting 73% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) growth in net profit at Rs 534 crore, on back of robust other income.
Pre-market: Gap down opening seen 1 hr, 29 mins ago

It is likely to be yet another weak session for the markets on the back of negative global cues.
Indian spices to be showcased at Olympics 8 hrs, 38 mins ago

Aiming to promote Indian spices, the Spices board will be taking part in a two-day special India promotion campaign from August one during the London Olympics to showcase the rich variety of spices grown in the country.
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Angel investors launch first online platform for start-ups 8 hrs, 31 mins ago

Here’s some good news for start-ups.
3G tariff war imminent as Bharti cuts rates up to 70% 8 hrs, 36 mins ago

In an aggressive bid to improve the slow uptake of 3G services, the country’s largest mobile operator, Bharti Airtel, on Thursday slashed tariffs in various plans by as much as 70 per cent across circles.
Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate opens with TVR 4 8 hrs, 37 mins ago

Aamir Khan's debut televison show Satyamev Jayate opened with a television rating (TVR) of 4, according to TAM Media Research.
BS People: A V Dharmakrishnan 8 hrs, 39 mins ago

A V Dharmakrishnan has been appointed the chief executive officer (CEO) of Madras Cements Ltd, one of the leading cement manufacturers in Tamil Nadu.
HDIL to sell Bangalore land to Godrej Properties 8 hrs, 42 mins ago

Promoters of city-based property developer Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd (HDIL) are close to selling their 14-acre land in Bangalore to Godrej Properties, the realty arm of the Godrej group, for around Rs 100 crore, according to sources close to the talks.
Supertech to raise Rs 3,000 cr via pvt equity 8 hrs, 43 mins ago

Realty firm Supertech said on Wednesday it plans to raise about Rs 3,000 crore in the current financial year through private equity for funding its various projects.

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Rupee slide continues, falls to 54.76 against dollar 32 mins ago

The rupee fell to a record low against the dollar for the third consecutive day on Friday as risk aversion made a strong comeback with Asian stocks showing deep cuts and euro falling to a four-month low.
OMOs aid govt borrowing as RBI fights rupee slide 8 hrs, 32 mins ago

The Reserve Bank of India’s purchase of bonds via open market operations (OMOs) to infuse liquidity seems to be serving the primary objective of ensuring smooth sailing of the government’s borrowing programme, as liquidity in the system remains tight.
Spain beset by bank crisis, recession, bond pressure 9 hrs, 15 mins ago

Spain's borrowing costs shot up at a bond auction on Thursday, after economic data confirmed the country is back in recession and reports that nationalised Bankia SA had suffered an outflow of deposits hammered its share price.
Aviva may sell underperforming units hunt for CEO on 9 hrs, 19 mins ago

Aviva Plc, the UK’s second-biggest insurer by market value, said it might sell underperforming units while it took the rest of this year to find a replacement for ousted chief executive officer Andrew Moss.
Fitch says top 29 banks may need $566 bn 9 hrs, 20 mins ago

The world’s top 29 banks may need a total $566 billion to meet tougher new capital rules, cutting returns by a fifth and forcing them to curb investor payouts and raise customer charges, Fitch Ratings said on Thursday.
RBI mulls selling dollars directly to refiners 9 hrs, 21 mins ago

The Reserve Bank of India was considering selling dollars directly to oil importers to reduce exchange-rate volatility after the rupee fell to a record low yesterday, a central bank official said.

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Parliament panel tightens ambit of land takeover Bill 8 hrs, 34 mins ago

Parliament’s standing committee report on the government’s land acquisition Bill has sought a thorough tightening of the provisions to ensure involvement of local institutions and an “informed and transparent process&".
Sticking points on Lok Pal Bill remains 8 hrs, 38 mins ago

More autonomy to the Central Bureau of Investigations and appointment and removal of the anti-corruption ombudsman remained some of the sticking points between the government and the opposition even after some rounds of confabulations on the contentious Lok Pal Bill.
Jagan case: ED gets access to CBI chargesheet 8 hrs, 40 mins ago

A special CBI court on Thursday permitted the Enforcement Directorate to have access to copies and related documents of the first chargesheet filed by CBI in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case involving Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy.
Foreign trade policy announcement on June 5 8 hrs, 41 mins ago

The government is likely to announce incentives in the foreign trade policy (FTP), scheduled for June 5, to boost exports.
Nair given adequate chance to explain: Govt 8 hrs, 42 mins ago

The government said on Thursday former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair was given a "due and adequate chance" by a high-level panel to put forth his views on the action taken against him in connection with irregularities in the Antrix-Devas deal.
'Trai recommendations will end telecom growth' 8 hrs, 50 mins ago

CDMA operators body Associ-ation of Unified Telecom Serv-ice Providers of India in a letter to the secretary, Department of Telecommunication, R Chandrashekhar said on Thursday the "exorbitantly high reserve price", proposed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, will put an end to telecom growth story.

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Firms pray for "yes" in Irish EU treaty referendum 16 hrs, 27 mins ago

DUBLIN (Reuters) - When Ireland's jobs minister met the heads of 20 U.S. companies on a recent trade mission, he had what he told business leaders last week were some uncomfortable conversations about this month's referendum on the EU's plans for stricter budget rules.
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Small business fund looks to fill bank gap 16 May 2012

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Canadian products need to measure environmental footprint: report 16 May 2012

OTTAWA - A new report says the world is moving to a new business standard for being green, but Canada is not moving along with it.

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Guidewire Launches ISO Standards-Based Templates for Guidewire PolicyCenter - Yahoo Finance 8 hrs, 25 mins ago

Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE - News), a leading provider of flexible core systems to Property/Casualty (P/C) insurers, today announced the availability of US line of business templates based on market standards from ISO, NCCI
JEDEC Announces Publication of LPDDR3 Standard for Low Power Memory Devices - Business Wire 10 hrs, 5 mins ago

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Leona Lewis Calls Kanye's Song 'Way Too Cold' Awful 2 seconds ago

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Siemens SMARTly Designs Products for Emerging Markets, Will Others Follow? 2 seconds ago

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Canada's environmental standards lagging, advisory panel says. 14 hrs, 20 mins ago

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