The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, May 08, 2007

COURTS/LEGAL ISSUES
Tata Sky objects to Turner's plea
Tata Sky has objected to Turner International India's plea to the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) to be excused as a party to the Zee-Turner vs Tata Sky dispute. In its order over sharing of signals between the ... More

CINEMA
Pyramid Saimira plans biometric card for film buffs
Pyramid Saimira Theatre Ltd is planning to introduce a `blind date' for film buffs — a biometric card that allows them to watch 120 shows a month. The company, which is testing the card and the relevant systems in some theatres in Tamil ... More

COMMODITY MARKETS
Pepper futures continue to decline
Pepper futures witnessed a fall on Monday on reports of decline in Vietnam prices and bull liquidation. However, Vietnam was reportedly offering 500 GL at $3,850 a tonne (f.o.b) and 550 GL at $4,000 a tonne (f.o.b), while V Asta was $4,050 a ... More

PRIVATE BANKS
Hadi Express opens second branch in Sharjah
Hadi Express Exchange, which is being provided management support by South Indian Bank, has opened its second branch in Sharjah. Mr Yusuff Ali, Director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, inaugurated the branch. Dr V.A. Joseph, Chairman ... More

EXPORTS & IMPORTS
Pepper exports surge 56% in 2006
Exports of pepper from the country showed a substantial leap in 2006 to 24,673 tonnes valued at Rs 242.8 crore against 15,800 tonnes in 2005, registering an increase of 56 per cent in volume and 84 per cent in value. Total shipments during the ... More

`Border, transport issues critical for tea exports to Pak'
Direct sailings between Kochi and Karachi ports to start soon More

OUTLOOK
233 applications for Special Tea Fund
The Tea Board received 233 applications till April 30 seeking assistance under the newly-launched Special Purpose Tea Fund (SPTF). "There was a long queue in our office till late in the evening on the April 30 to submit the applications, and ... More

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