INDUSTRY & ECONOMY
COURTS/LEGAL ISSUES
Some patent choices
Applying for patents is an invaluable investment for any up-and-coming business, in any field. High-technology companies are often in the spotlight when it comes to intellectual property and its prosecution thereof. This article addresses ...
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ECONOMY
Meandering thru appreciation
“And that takes care of your queen,” exulted 23-year-old Preeti, as she removed her opponents piece from the chessboard. Sridhar Rajesh, the 32-year-old exporter of textiles, looked on morosely. “What’s the ...
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ENVIRONMENT
Nobel focus on climate
It remains to be seen whether the Nobel Committee’s indirect contribution to the campaign to halt climate change will bear any fruit.
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EXCISE AND CUSTOMS
Clarification sought on ‘actual’ excise paid
Mills are seeking clarification on the eligibility for special bank loans towards payment of cane arrears being linked to the amount of excise duty “actually paid” by them on levy and free sale sugar during 2006-07.According ...
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FOREIGN TRADE
Bangladesh, Nepal to strengthen ties
Bangladesh and Nepal are exploring the possibility of starting cargo flights and freight trains between the two countries as part of its exercise to boost bilateral trade that currently accounts for $50 million annually. Bangladesh, it ...
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HOTELS
‘C’wealth Games will double attrition in hospitality sector’
New Delhi, Oct. 14Attrition rate in the hospitality industry is set to double to nearly 50 per cent from the current 25 per cent, with rapid expansion taking place in the sector for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2010, as also accelerating ...
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Kochi: A highway of opportunity
Considering future development activities in the Puthuvypeen and Vallarpadam areas on account of various upcoming projects, the Goshree Island Development Authority (GIDA) plans to construct a coastal highway linking Vypeen-Munambam stretch ...
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PETROLEUM
Crude likely to cool down on fall in US demand
Mumbai, Oct. 14 After touching historic highs in the third quarter this year, crude oil prices are expected to cool off in the short-term as US demand is likely fall after holiday season.Further, monetary measures by the central banks ...
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Cairn-ONGC plan for Ambe, Tapti development
Kolkata. Oct 14 Cairn operated CB/OS2 JV and ONGC may submit the proposal for joint development of Ambe and North Tapti satellite fields in Western offshore by the end of this fiscal or early next fiscal. Ambe is a satellite gas field ...
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SSI
Factoring services yet to gain popularity
Lack of proper legal, regulatory framework among major hurdles
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COAL
Coal supply pacts to be mandatory for power utilities
New distribution policy soon
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CARS
Allcargo Global launches car transportation containers
Allcargo Global Logistics is planning to launch Trans-Rak containers designed for transportation of cars by March 2008. The company plans to invest Rs 10 crore to bring out 200 containers.Addressing a press conference, Mr Ravi Jakhar, ...
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INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
Prepare plan to repair, maintain Kerala roads, says ICCI
Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has urged the State Government to prepare a comprehensive plan for thorough repair and periodical maintenance of all the roads in the State with a permanent system of high level monitoring. ...
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SOCIAL WELFARE
Political parties in AP come up with slew of welfare schemes
Experts feel ‘promises’ will hit State’s economy
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RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Thumbs up
NCR Corporation says financial inclusion can be achieved through biometric ATMs.
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Focus on backward regions
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EVENTS
Kalam to address national HR meet
Kolkata, Oct. 14The former President of India, Mr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, will address the 11th National Conference of the National HRD Network (NHRDN) scheduled to be held in Kolkata between November 29 and December 1. Business leaders from ...
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EXPORTS & IMPORTS
Two sides to the coin
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