The Financial Express -- Leisure

Thursday, December 25 1997

TODAY'S CROSSWORD TODAY'S ZODIAC

Microsoft attacks on judge risky: experts

Microsoft Corp stepped up its attack on judge Thomas Penfield Jackson, arguing he engaged in "improper" extra-judicial fact finding -- a risky move by the software supplier, according to antitrust specialists. The lawyers have stated that the company may alienate the judge who has long-term control over the interpretation of a 1995 consent decree governing the company's actions.

The fight is on for the best brains

Big names in the world of business are fighting a battle of sorts for recruitment of the top brains from premier B-schools in the country. Intense competition has literally forced leading business houses to improvise novel techniques for placement purposes. The traditional route of holding a pre-placement talk seems to be a thing of the past now with companies presenting case studies as a way of gaining greater campus visibility.

S Korea introduces awareness programme

In a bid to further open up business ties between South Korea and India, the Korean government has floated a novel scheme whereby university and school students will be awarded for their efforts to create awareness about South Korea in their daily curricula. In a maiden attempt, the Korean government in association with the Union human resource development ministry has announced 12 awards for the year 1997.

Forum for disgruntled employees

Internet commerce set to skyrocket by 2000

Hot Property

The fight is on for the best brains

When misuse can be a tax planning tool

Postal services need customer orientation

S Korea introduces awareness programme

Job Watch

Microsoft attacks on judge risky