CNN plans vernacular channel in India through joint venture
CNN International is keen to set up a local language channel in the country with a joint venture partner. "We have launched vernacular language versions of CNN in countries like Germany, Spain and Turkey. We find the Indian market attractive enough." CNN president Chris Cramer said.

Firstandsecond, eGurucool book revenue-sharing arrangement
Education portal eGurucool.com has entered into an alliance with online book store, Firstandsecond.com to offer a e-commerce link for buying books on the Web.

Hello! Yahoo.co.in
Yahoo! It's finally in India. In a swift and silent operation Yahoo! is set to soft launch its India-specific portal, Yahoo.co.in, on Thursday in Mumbai.


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