Plan panel forms thinktank to develop India into knowledge superpower
The Planning Commission has set up a special group to define the contours and prospects of developing India into a knowledge superpower, according to the Commission's deputy chairman KC Pant.

Sharjah's SAIF Zone woos Indian IT entrepreneurs to set up shop
After the US, Indian IT majors are eyeing the Middle East as a potential area for setting up their software development centres.

Promoters put 28 pc of RPG Cell on the block
The promoters of the RPG Cellular Services on Wednesday revealed that they had decided to put a combined 28% stake in the mobile telephony company, which holds cellular licences in the Chennai metro, up for sale.

Hindujas-promoted IndusInd acquires US portal ForIndia.com
Signalling the true convergence of broadcasting and Internet, Hinduja Finance-promoted IndusInd Entertainment has acquired the US-based portal, ForIndia.com to beef up its Internet-on-cable strategy and to provide content for its channels.

Aspiration time from Swatch for Rs 2,950
The ultimate time accessory for Generation E is here.Cashing in on the Internet boom currently being witnessed in the country.

New Skies Satellites begins Indian operations with $6 million business
European New Skies Satellites on Wednesday launched its Indian operations by signing up $6 million worth business with various local ISP and announced $250 million investment in a high power multi-media satellite to be located over Indian subcontinent.


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