Smart-Li -- Pacific Century to set up multimedia facility in $100m venture
Close on the heels of taking an equity stake in Delhi-based Internet service provider Data Access, Star TV founder Richard Li plans to set up a multimedia production facility in the capital for developing Net-related content.

Stracon India plans Rs 200cr IPO in July
Television software and airtime sales company Stracon India plans an initial public offer of around Rs 200 crore in July this year.

Modicorp floats two Internet JVs with US partners
After mulling a foray into Internet service for over a year, the BK Modi holding company ModiCorp has now decided to enter the portals business.

e-Recruit Live -- An IT job fair with a difference
Prizedjobs.com is organising an e-Recruit Live, the first of its kind IT job fair. This would connect the most progressive IT, software, dotcom and e-commerce talents in the city.

Making a start -- IVCL to pump in Rs 43.5 cr in six companies
IVCL (IL&Fs Venture Corporation Ltd) is likely to pick up stakes in six companies across India and in the United States with a total investment of Rs 43.5 crore as part of its strategy.

Telco -- Managing the supply chain on the Net
In May this year the country's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Engineering Limited will start connecting its existing 130-strong dealer network online with the company's Internet-based system.


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