The Hindu Business Line : Friday, April 14, 2006

Hutch offers laughter on mobile
For those who believe the popular saying that `laughter is the best medicine', the cure is available literally at their hands with Hutch, a mobile phone service provider in Tamil Nadu, announcing the launch of `mobisodes' (mobile ... More

ABT appointed Chennai Suzuki dealer
The Coimbatore-based ABT Ltd, which has a chain of dealership outlets in Tamil Nadu to sell Maruti cars, has become a dealer for Suzuki's two-wheelers in Chennai. ABT Two Wheeler Private Ltd is opening its showroom on Friday on ... More

`Today's graduates don't suit knowledge industry'
Stress on seeking opportunities in all fields and shedding herd mentality More

ANDHRA PRADESH

Honeywell opens R&D centre
The Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, assured the company all support and invited it to explore the possibility of expanding into the Tier II cities of Kakinada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati. Plans to double India headcount More

DSCL launches eco-friendly windows, doors
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IT zone planned on Vizag outskirts
To attract investments worth Rs 200-300 cr More

Paramount Air to expand fleet
Paramount Airways, the Chennai-based airline promoted by the Paramount textile group, is planning to have a fleet of 20 aircraft, mostly the Brazilian Embraer 170/190 series, by the end of 2008. The airline will launch the ... More

New appointments at HICC, Novotel
Mr Pavithran Nambiar has been appointed as the Executive Assistant Manager for Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) and the international business hotel Novotel Hyderabad. He will be responsible for overseeing the ... More

Kenstar plans to sell 1.5 lakh TV sets
Kenstar Kitchen Appliances India Ltd is planning to sell 1.5 lakh high-end TV sets this year, according to the company's Managing Director, Mr Rahul Sethi. At a press meet here on Wednesday, after the launch of Kenstar ... More

KERALA

TCC clocks Rs 4.45-crore net, highest sales turnover
Cost-cutting, efficiency measures pay off More

Prathyasa scheme nears target in Ernakulam dist
2,585 enterprises provide 9,012 jobs More

PRSI awards announced
The Thiruvananthapuram Chapter of the Public relations Society of India (PRSI) has announced the recipients of the newly introduced `PR Practitioner of the Year' award and `PRSI Award for Corporate Social Responsibility'. PR ... More

Software to aid Kerala Govt staff in pay revision options
`Service consultant' to offer ideal date More

Bank staff hold demo
Bank employees under the banner of All Kerala Bank Employees' Federation staged demonstrations at various centres in protest against the Union Government's/RBI move to introduce contract work in banking sector. Demonstrations ... More

Cottons 2nd outlet in Kochi
Cottons by Century opened its second outlet in Kochi on Thursday at Bay Pride Mall at Marine Drive showcasing the latest trends of men's apparel. The first outlet here has received an overwhelming response from customers and ... More

KARNATAKA

Panalpina, Logiwiz tie-up to set up logistics centre
Logistics company Panalpina World Transport has tied up with Logiwiz Logistics to launch a logistics centre here. Panalpina is also planning to invest between $3 million and $5 million in India for its expansion. The company's Regional ... More

Goa Govt, Leela Group ink pact for international golf course
The Government has planned to facilitate setting up of golf courses either through joint venture or in the private sector. As part of plans to promote high-end tourism More

Optometry school in Madurai
Aravind Eye Hospital, the reputed group of charitable hospitals, on Thursday announced the setting up of a School of Optometry based in Madurai, which is being supported by Essilor India Pvt, a wholly owned subsidiary of the ... More

Silent sojourn
IN MOURNING: The usually busy Commercial Street in Bangalore wears a deserted look on Thursday following the death of the veteran actor Dr Rajkumar. ... More