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Group not pushing me out, my desire to quit: Ratan TataRatan Tata said that he opted out of the selection committee to avoid giving the impression that he is influencing the succession plan. read full article »

2 hours ago

Infosys loses work from Deutsche Bank »

   on The Economic Times

Infosys loses work from Deutsche BankInfosys has offered the 150 employees the option to leave the company to be with Deutsche Network Services for much higher salaries. read full article »

2 hours ago

Cisco to drive innovations for emerging mkts »

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In one of the biggest changes since networking major Cisco set up a second global headquarters in India, the multinational is reorganising its operations along industry lines. read full article »

2 hours ago

Apple, Google to clash in music space by Xmas »

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Google Inc is in talks with music labels on plans for a download store and a digital song locker that would allow its mobile users to play songs wherever they are as it steps up its rivalry with Apple Inc. read full article »

3 hours ago

Cisco to buy wireless smart grid firm »

   on The Economic Times

Network equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc said on Thursday it was buying start-up Arch Rock for an undisclosed sum as it aggressively moves to expand in the growing smart grid market. read full article »

3 hours ago

NYS lowers pension fund's rate of return to 7.5% »

   on The Economic Times

The $124.8 billion fund, which lost 4.4 per cent of its value in the quarter ended June 30, increased contributions to the fund for public employers, such as cities. read full article »

3 hours ago

S&P and Nasdaq buoyed by housing, jobs data »

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S&P and Nasdaq buoyed by housing, jobs dataThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq advanced on Thursday, building on their best day in eight weeks in the previous session as data showed an improvement. read full article »

3 hours ago

Emerging mkts call the shots as funds swear by them »

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Emerging-market stocks are trading at the highest valuations relative to advanced-country shares in more than two years. read full article »

3 hours ago

Allahabad Bank: Maintaining profit margin tough »

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During the stock market run-up in January 2008, the valuations of Allahabad Bank had lagged those of its larger peers. read full article »

3 hours ago

SKIL to raise Rs 2,500 cr to fund infra, edu projects »

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SKIL Infrastructure is raising Rs2,500 crore by selling less than 20% stake in two phases that includes a private placement to overseas funds besides a public issue. read full article »

3 hours ago

Outlook not so positive for Patni Computer »

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The counter of Patni Computer Systems has failed to enthuse investors over the past one year. Its stock has underperformed the broader market indices in this period. read full article »

3 hours ago

Make way BRICs, minnows are in »

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Stocks from the so-called BRIC Group are starting to move in lock-step with developed market indices. read full article »

3 hours ago

Subros plays it cool with strong numbers »

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The stock of auto ancillary firm Subros has outperformed the broader market indices in the past one year following its robust financial performance. read full article »

3 hours ago

Spending Right: Differentiate between wants and needs »

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Spending Right: Differentiate between wants and needsThink of it: we spend money on something because we think we need it or it will make us happy. read full article »

4 hours ago

Obama struggles with urgent task of fixing eco »

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President Barack Obama has declared fixing the U.S. economy his "central mission" but he has few tools to bring down nearly double-digit unemployment or jump-start the faltering recovery this year. read full article »

5 hours ago

NBS policy fails to balance fertiliser uses »

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Consumption of urea has increased in the first few months of the newly introduced Nutrient-based Subsidy (NBS) policy, quite contrary to expectation that the new policy would lead to a balanced use of fertilisers. read full article »

6 hours ago

Citi to support financial projects in India »

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Citigroup is keen to be a part of India's growth story and will continue to focus on microfinance and support initiatives in the areas of financial inclusion and education. read full article »

6 hours ago

Sonia all set to be re-elected Cong chief »

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Sonia Gandhi will be re-elected unopposed as the Congress President for the fourth consecutive term and the announcement is expected to be made on Friday. read full article »

6 hours ago

Which credit card is best suited for you? »

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Which credit card is best suited for you?Credit card offers convenience & safety. Here is an overview of various credit card types offered. read full article »

7 hours ago

BJD to counter Rahul's Aug 26 Vedanta rally »

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Pushed to a corner for its alleged favour to controversial Vedanta projects, ruling BJD in Orissa is set to hold a rally on Friday near the UK-based group's refinery in Kalahandi district. read full article »

7 hours ago

Govt to release rotting grains for poor »

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Acting on the directive of the Supreme Court, government today decided to release an extra 2.5 million tonnes of foodgrains to states for distribution among the poor but it will not be free. read full article »

7 hours ago

London house builders target cash-rich Indians »

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London house builders target cash-rich IndiansHousing industry sources say foreign buyers bought more than half of the London homes that sold for more than 2 million pounds each last year. read full article »

7 hours ago

BlackBerry should share users' data: UN official »

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The chief of the UN's telecommunications agency is urging BlackBerry's manufacturer to allow foreign law enforcement agencies access to its customers' data. read full article »

8 hours ago

HP raises offer for 3PAR to $2.4 bn, beats Dell »

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Hewlett-Packard Co raised its bid for data storage company 3PAR Inc to $2.4 billion, beating Dell Inc's latest offer in a bidding war that many analysts have said has gone too far. read full article »

8 hours ago

Pending US home sales rise 5.2 pc in July »

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The number of buyers who signed contracts to purchase previously occupied US homes increased in July but remained well below last year's levels, a sign that demand for housing remains weak. read full article »

8 hours ago

3G Capital to buy Burger King for $3.26 bn »

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Burger King Holdings Inc , the No. 2 US fast-food chain, agreed to be bought by investment firm 3G Capital for $24 per share, or about $3.26 billion. read full article »

8 hours ago

HP ups bid; 3PAR to end deal with Dell »

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Hewlett-Packard Co raised its offer for data storage company 3PAR Inc by $3 to $33 per share, after rival bidder Dell Inc raised its offer to $32, instead of bowing out as many expected. read full article »

39 Indian cos in Forbes 'Best Under A Billion' Asia listJindal Drilling & Industries, Emami, Exide Industries are among those that made it to the list. read full article »

10 hours ago

Chances of US recession 25-30%: Alan Greenspan »

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Chances of US recession 25-30%: Alan GreenspanFormer Us Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said the Indian economy is looking like one of the strongest economies from a structural viewpoint read full article »

10 hours ago

Suzlon shares zoom 10% on RIL stake buy news »

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Suzlon Energy, which was trading in a narrow range during most part of the session, soared 14 per cent in the final hour of the day to hit a high of Rs 53.10. read full article »

10 hours ago

'India's spend on homeland security to double' »

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India's share in the global homeland security expenditure would almost double to six per cent in the next 10-years, due to high economic growth and increasing threat of terrorism in the country, a study said. read full article »

10 hours ago

Rupee higher on stocks, dollar; US data eyed »

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The rupee rose on Thursday aided by the dollar losses against major currencies and other Asian units ahead of the European Central Bank's policy decision. read full article »

10 hours ago

Indian-Americans part of HapMap 3 project »

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The Indian American population of Houston, with origins in Gujarat, is one of the seven additional population groups added to the third phase of the HapMap human genetic mapping project that aims to find genetic variants associated with complex diseases. read full article »

10 hours ago

'FDI in retail to help unorganised sector' »

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Making a strong case for FDI in India's multi-brand retail, Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has said that entry of global retail giants would help create millions of jobs and not weaken the unorganised sector as feared. read full article »

10 hours ago

Govt starts anti-dumping probe »

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India has initiated a probe into alleged dumping of soda ash by countries like China, Iran and Pakistan to protect domestic players. read full article »

10 hours ago

Royal Bank of Scotland axes 3,500 jobs »

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Britain's state-rescued lender Royal Bank of Scotland said on Thursday it was cutting another 3,500 jobs, sparking anger from union bosses. read full article »

11 hours ago

Apple set to launch smaller, lighter iPod Nano »

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Apple is set to launch a new touchscreen iPod Nano which is almost half the size of its existing version and also 42 per cent lighter. read full article »

11 hours ago

Germany approves deep spending cuts in budget »

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The German cabinet has approved drastic spending cuts to rein in the national budget despite a stronger than expected turnaround in the economy. read full article »

11 hours ago

Samsung unveils iPad competitor Galaxy Tab »

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Samsung unveils iPad competitor Galaxy TabThe Galaxy Tab has a seven-inch touchscreen, slightly smaller than the iPad's 9.7 inches, and uses Google's Android 2.2 operating system. read full article »

11 hours ago

Capgemini buys 55% stake in CPM Braxis »

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Capgemini today said it will buy majority stake in Brazilian CPM Braxis for 233 mn euros (USD 299 mn) in a bid to boost its presence in the emerging countries read full article »

11 hours ago

Royal Bank of Scotland to cut 3,500 jobs in UK »

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Royal Bank of Scotland announced another wave of job cuts on Thursday as the part-nationalised bank continues with its drive to trim costs and improve its profitability. read full article »

11 hours ago

Nokia to discontinue remote file-sharing service »

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Nokia announced that it would discontinue its popular mobile file-sharing service called Ovi Files as of October 1 read full article »

12 hours ago

India may miss $12 bn exports target this year »

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Apparel exporters are apprehensive about achieving the target of USD 12 billion for 2010-11, as overseas shipments declined for three months in a row read full article »

12 hours ago

How humour can be an effective workplace tool »

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How humour can be an effective workplace toolHumour is a tricky thing. While it has the potential to work wonders, it can also backfire terribly. read full article »

12 hours ago

Greenland ops on after Greenpeace protest: Cairn »

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Four Greenpeace activists had climbed onto the Arctic oil rig on Tuesday and halted drilling for about 40 hours, in a bid to stop Cairn's operations in the area read full article »

12 hours ago

Baer Capital eyes new PE fund, plans first exit »

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It expects to raise around $300 mn for a second private equity fund and plans its first exit by floating a power distribution company read full article »

12 hours ago

Intel sees faster growth in embedded chips »

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Embedded chip market seen growing 25% a year. Atom shipments to grow 30-40% annually. Intel increasingly focused on non-PC business. read full article »

12 hours ago

Why BRIC markets are underperforming EM peers »

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Why BRIC markets are underperforming EM peersMSCI BRIC index is down 4% this year, similar to developed markets' 5% losses. Emerging stocks on the other hand are up 0.5%. read full article »

13 hours ago

Baidu to focus mobile Internet investment »

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Baidu Inc, operator of China's dominant search engine, said on Thursday that it will focus its future mobile Internet investments on its core search business as it takes aim at the next big Internet space. read full article »

13 hours ago

Samsung to focus on Android, bada software »

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The world's second-largest cellphone maker, Samsung Electronics, has decided to use Google's Android as a key software platform for its smartphones alongside with its own new bada software, a company executive said. read full article »

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