Sharp shot at sharply low cost!
Good news for all those Indians who love to preserve cherished moments! MCC has launched its latest Digital cameras, “Sharp Shot” M-731 AND M-831, & the products were inaugurated by Tara Sharma at The Oberoi, New Delhi. Sharp Shot Cameras come with the best combination of features, style and design, a two-year warranty and an easy-to-afford price so that everyone can own and be proud of this marvel. “I love photography and this product is an innovative first! I am pleased to be associated with Sharp Shot and MCC in this endeavour,’ said Tara Sharma during the inauguration ceremony.
Allen Solly End of Season Sale
Lifestyle Desk
The much awaited end of season sale from Allen Solly is out. Allen Solly offers you a chance to be in sync with the latest fashion trends with the sale. The Sale offers exhilarating ‘Buy one Get One free’ for Men’s wear and upto 60% on women's wear. You can cruise through the collections and choose from an array of dazzling colors, styles and patterns. The offer constitutes as follows:
Men’s Wear – Buy One Get One free
Women’s Wear – Flat 60 %
The sale will be till 17th August 2008 at all Allen Solly stores across India.
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NDTV and BAG Films Utilize Tektronix to Enable Transition to High Definition (HD) Video
Business Desk
Tektronix Inc., a leading global provider of test & measurement solutions announced that NDTV and BAG Films have successfully deployed its video test and monitoring solutions. The two firms purchased WFM6120 Waveform Monitors, SPG600 Sync Pulse Generators, WVR6020 Rasterizers and ECO422D SD/HD Sync Changeover Units.
The new instruments are an integral part of the transition to digital video underway in India. More information about the Tektronix video test products can be found at: http://www.tek.com/products/video_test/.
Sanjay Jain joins Reliance Capital as CMO
Business Desk
Reliance Capital Limited, the financial services arm of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, today announced that Mr. Sanjay Jain has joined the company as 'Chief Marketing Officer'. Sam Ghosh, Group CEO, Reliance Capital, commented "Sanjay will be the 'Consumer Champion' in the company, and will work very closely with all Reliance Capital companies and lead our teams in brand building, marketing strategies & corporate communication to create a strong identity and bond with customers."
CBI arrests Chief Manager, Indian Overseas Bank for accepting bribe of Rs.50,000/-
Crime Reporter
The Anti - Corruption Branch of CBI, Chennai has arrested Chief Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Karamadai Branch Coimbatore for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs.50,000/- from the Complainant.
Time for Iraqis to make political progress: UN
UN Desk
Iraqis must focus on political dialogue, reconciliation and bread-and-butter economic issues now that they are seeing improved security, the top United Nations political official told the Security Council today.
Briefing the Council on the latest report on the work of the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), B. Lynn Pascoe, the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, warned that the security situation remains fragile and any recent gains could be lost unless they are consolidated with political progress.
Lifting of ban on SIMI: Is government planning a growth strategy for terrorism?
Terrorism Correspondent
After having failed to sustain growth in the country and controlling inflation, Manmohan Singh government has looked at another growing sector: terrorism. It is a sector that has endless flow of free labour (terrorists and sympathizers), capital availability with drug money and fake currency, training setup and systems with Madarsas, and management talent with ISI. So why not look at this area of growth?
Videocon in trouble over land row in Navi Mumbai
Business Desk
Dhoot family's Videocon has run into troubled waters with objections being raised on the transfer of over 250 acres of prime land at throwaway prices.
The land was allegedly given to manufacture an LCD plant. However, it is a wonder how such a large chunk of land is required for just an LCD plant that requires just a few acres. The land currently belongs to City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO).
The plot is worth over Rs. 3,000 crores but was given to Videocon at just Rs. 300 crores.
Apeejay School, Mumbai wins Samsung Olympic Games Quest
Education Desk
Samsung India, Global technology leader and Worldwide Olympic Partner, today concluded the ‘Samsung Olympic Games Quest 2008’, a Mega Quiz Contest on Olympic Games for school children, with the National Finals being held in New Delhi. Apeejay School from Mumbai emerged as the National winners, beating Kolkata’s St. James, Delhi’s New Era Public School and Bangalore’s National Center of Excellence schools in an exciting finish.
Kingfisher to Invite ‘Good Times’ Advertisements Created by Individuals
Business Desk
Creativity thrives when appreciated! With this philosophy in mind, Kingfisher is all ready to provide a unique platform to everyone who has a brilliant idea that can be shared with the rest of the world. Titled “Kingfisher – Ad Director” this innovative contest is an invitation to create ads around the central theme “good times” and is open to everyone. The contest has started last month and will continue for three months.
