The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, June 01, 2005

`Independent directors should form 1/3 of board'
Irani panel submits report on company law
TAKING a position that is at variance with that of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the J.J. Irani Committee on company law has recommended that one-third of the board of a listed company should comprise independent directors. SEBI ... More

69 bids received under NELP-V for 20 oil blocks
THE Government has received 69 bids from 48 global and domestic majors, including BP p.l.c (formerly British Petroleum) and Reliance Industries, to participate in the oil exploration activity under the fifth round of the New Exploration Licensing ... More

Nokia plans to make base station controllers at Chennai
NOKIA today announced that it would establish a high-end Base Station Controller manufacturing unit in Chennai. "Nokia is confident of India's skilled labour force's ability to handle the manufacturing of high-end network infrastructure ... More

Anil Ambani holds talks with Infocomm honchos
THE Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, Mr Anil Ambani, visited Reliance Infocomm headquarters on Tuesday and held discussions with the heads of departments, giving indication that the settlement process between the ... More

Loopholes in Tobacco Control Act plugged — Celluloid screens go `smoke-free'
NO longer will Rajnikant's fans be able to view their favourite star flick his cigarette in his inimitable style without a scroll appearing alongside warning of the health hazards of smoking. The mandatory display of a prominent scroll ... More

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