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RIM to launch iPad rival Blackpad in November

Sat, 07/31/2010 - 19:56
Though there is nothing much officially known but the speculations say the device will carry a 9.7 inch touch screen, the same as Apple's iPad. The make is said to be almost identical to the iPad.
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Noel Tata appointed as managing director of Tata International

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 07:26
It is now being speculated that he might be the next possible heir to the chair which is currently held by Ratan Tata, who will retire in the next two years.
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Panasonic buying Sanyo and Panasonic Electric for $9.4 billion

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 22:17
The world's one of the biggest electronic company Japan's Panasonic Corp, offered to buy out Sanyo Electric Co. and Panasonic Electric Works Co. for $9.4 billion or 818.4 billion yen.
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Toyota recalls 412,000 cars over steering problems in U.S.

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 17:51
In the fresh recall from Toyota announced on Thursday July 29, the automobile giant is recalling 412,000 passenger cars in the U.S., and another 16,420 vehicles in Japan for steering problems.
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Motorola releases Q2 results, phone sales down by 6%

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 17:23
The mobile phone maker Motorola (previously the biggest manufacturer) has released its second quarter results. The company stated that they have earned $162 million this quarter, way ahead of the earnings at the same time last year which was a mere $
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Toyota organises Fortuner four wheel drive boot camp

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 11:58
Toyota Kirloskar Motor conducted a unique Fortuner 4WD (four wheel drive) Boot Camp for the owners of India's most successful SUV, the Toyota Fortuner.
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FDI to give a boost to organised retail sector in India

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 11:00
In recent times the consumer are showing much greater confidence and in a due response the retail players in the market are veering towards aggressive expansion plan. These developments are clearly signaling an affluent time for retail sector.
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PayPal to suspend electronic withdrawals from August 1

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 10:57
Here comes a second blow for Indians using PayPal in less than 4 months as the company announced its decision of allowing only cheque withdrawals from India.
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Puma Sports India signs up with Adrenalin

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 08:06
Puma Sports India has signed up with Adrenalin eSystems Limited, the makers of is India's most popular Human Capital Alignment.
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BSNL to recruit 10,000 new employees

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 07:59
The state run telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) in order to give a major boost to its sales and marketing workforce strengthhas planned to recruit 10,000 new employees. It will push up the workforce of the company to 25,000.
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LG all set to revamp product line in India

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 07:02
South Korea based electronic giant LG is working on massive revamping of its technology to launch a cutting edge line of products by the next year in India.
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Low cost airlines to double fleet capacity

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 06:24
The road traversed in the last two years by the domestic low cost airlines was turbulent. But now with a recovering economy, conditions are getting favorable.
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Adobe Systems acquires Day Software for $240 million

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 21:55
Adobe Systems said that it has acquired Day Software for $240 million, on Wednesday. Day Software is a Swiss developer of web content management software which has operations in Newport Beach.
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Ford won't charge extra for Lincoln MKZ's hybrid model

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 19:18
The new Ford 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid will go on sale this fall with a price tag starting at $35,180, including shipping charges. This is the same price that Ford charges for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ gasoline model.
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'We'll be the premier carrier for Windows Phone 7':AT&T

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 17:43
While the Microsoft's statement is quite clear, it is unknown that what the word 'premier' carrier means in the statement by AT&T. It is just a speculation that what this word means and does it have to do anything with exclusivity over certain...
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Amazon partners with Facebook to serve customers better

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 17:21
Amazon has said that it would be using the personal data that is published on Facebook to analyse what type of products are suited for liking for a group of individuals. The profile data base would extend to your friends as well as Amazon thinks...
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ICICI Bank opens ATM at Shridhar University Pilani

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 13:41
With newly admitted students from various parts of India all set to report at Pilani Rajasthan on August 16 -17, Shridhar University added yet another vital facility in its 70 acres sprawling campus.
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India's need for infrastructure inspires public-private investment

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 13:26
The latest plans to tackle India's inadequate infrastructure present novel ways for investors to access growth, says Nitin Jain, Head of Long-Only Equities Asset Management at Kotak Mahindra (UK) Limited.
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GM announces Chevy Volt on $41,000

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 19:54
General Motors announced on Tuesday that the new Chevy Volt will be priced at $41,000 for a base model and $44,600 fully-loaded.
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Yahoo Japan to use Google's search technology

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 17:06
The search results from Google won't be accompanied by the Google's search advertisement. Google uses its unique technology to put advertisements related to search results.
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