Modicom -- In danger of loosing its Spice
Modicom may lose its cellular licence for Karnataka and Punjab after having failed to meet the March 15 deadline for payment of outstanding licence fee of over Rs 253 crore.

Star to launch two new channels on education and health
Star TV plans to launch two new channels - Star Education and Star Health - by January 2001. These would be in line with media baron Rupert Murdoch's interest in capitalising on the emerging convergence environment of using the Internet.

Satyam Infoway, Intel in VPN solution pact
Satyam Infoway has joined hands with Intel Corporation to offer a one-stop VPN (virtual private network) solution.

VSNL picks up 30% stake in indiainfo.com
Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) has acquired a 30 per cent equity stake in indiainfo.com. As per the agreement, the state-run VSNL will share in the revenues generated by the portal to an extent of 20% with a minimum commitment of Rs 200 crore over the next three-years.

eindia.com plans Nasdaq listing by May
eindia.com, a US-based India specific portal which set up India operations in January this year, has announced major plans for the site.

Telecruz to enter Indian market
California-based TeleCruz Technology Inc. a developer of embedded products for interactive televisions is all set to make a foray into the Indian market.


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  Alpha Gujarati launch on Mar 21
  Polaris takes e-initiative with TopTier Software for integrated solutions
  Rado on an expansion mode in India
  Executive Decision -- HBO blockbusters at prime time
  Escosoft to venture into software services
  HCL Info launches ISP arm, public issue by end of current fiscal
  Everyone loses -- No Triple-A awards this year
  Shonkh Tech bags Gujarat govt order for optical memory cards for vehicles
  Gillette builds up wall of secrecy around new razor
  News Bytes
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  Yo Parle, way to go -- New Frooti campaign to focus on product experience
  Ensoftek to raise $30 m VC funds for Anhiti.com
  Phokat2000.com -- Wanna win an e-lottery?
  Kanika Infotech develops hospital management software
  Jive ready to take on Frooti, Jumpin in Kerala in a sweaty summer fight
  For SMEs only -- WIL launches business information portal
  Carnegie Centre for software engg opened in Bangalore
  Nilgiris Networks unveils voice & data network management system
  Marketplace
  Pugmarks InterWeb holds cyber fest in Chandigarh
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