http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/ Business Daily from THE HINDU group of publications en-us Copyright 2009 The Hindu Business Line Thu, 12 Nov 2009 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/bline.jpg http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/ 320 62 Advertising http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250010100.htm If there is one item of cost that fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) makers aren’t skimping on lately, it is advertising. For the latest half-year ended September 2009, the 10 leading listed FMCG companies hiked their outlays on If there is one item of cost that fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) makers aren’t skimping on lately, it is advertising. For the latest half-year ended September 2009, the 10 leading listed FMCG companies hiked their outlays on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Brands http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250020100.htm On any given Sunday of a month over the past few months, a gaggle of around 80 bleary-eyed cyclists gather together in a suburb of Chennai before the crack of dawn, at 4.30 a.m. They make a motley crowd, many of them women, young and old, fit On any given Sunday of a month over the past few months, a gaggle of around 80 bleary-eyed cyclists gather together in a suburb of Chennai before the crack of dawn, at 4.30 a.m. They make a motley crowd, many of them women, young and old, fit Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Brands http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250090200.htm Over the past few months, a new and somewhat debatable trend in advertising has suddenly been raising its head. Several brands have been using iconic national personalities who are no longer alive to promote themselves. The images of Mahatma Over the past few months, a new and somewhat debatable trend in advertising has suddenly been raising its head. Several brands have been using iconic national personalities who are no longer alive to promote themselves. The images of Mahatma Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Brands http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250160400.htm It took a look at the Taj Mahal Hotel, the Oberoi Hotel and Mumbai itself against the backdrop of the 26-11 terrorist attack that had Mumbai on its knees, eyes glued to television sets, praying for an end to the macabre terrorist plot that was It took a look at the Taj Mahal Hotel, the Oberoi Hotel and Mumbai itself against the backdrop of the 26-11 terrorist attack that had Mumbai on its knees, eyes glued to television sets, praying for an end to the macabre terrorist plot that was Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Retailing http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250100300.htm The “mallification” (a coined term) of India’s urban and semi-urban areas has begun in earnest. Shopping malls are sprouting up across the board and the unrealised potential of malls is being discussed in a variety of forums. The “mallification” (a coined term) of India’s urban and semi-urban areas has begun in earnest. Shopping malls are sprouting up across the board and the unrealised potential of malls is being discussed in a variety of forums. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Hotels http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250110300.htm Have you ever thought that the winter break you have been planning for ever so long can actually help you save electricity and water for the world, let you be one with nature, promote indigenous cultures, provide local employment and improve Have you ever thought that the winter break you have been planning for ever so long can actually help you save electricity and water for the world, let you be one with nature, promote indigenous cultures, provide local employment and improve Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Interview http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250120300.htm Dr D. Raghuram, President (Bicycles and Fitness), TI Cycles of India, is passionate when it comes to cycling. He himself rides a BSA FoldmanSpring and cycles enormous distances — sometimes the 20 km from his home to the TI Dr D. Raghuram, President (Bicycles and Fitness), TI Cycles of India, is passionate when it comes to cycling. He himself rides a BSA FoldmanSpring and cycles enormous distances — sometimes the 20 km from his home to the TI Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Books http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250040200.htm Contrary to classical theories of secularisation, there is no automatic decline of religiosity with scientific and economic development, says Meera Nanda in The God Market ( Contrary to classical theories of secularisation, there is no automatic decline of religiosity with scientific and economic development, says Meera Nanda in The God Market ( Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Books http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250030200.htm If you want to know ‘how to make money anywhere while doing what you love,’ Pat O’ Bryan has the answers in Your Portable Empire ( www.landmarkonthenet.com). If you want to know ‘how to make money anywhere while doing what you love,’ Pat O’ Bryan has the answers in Your Portable Empire ( www.landmarkonthenet.com). Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Books http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250080200.htm Pramod K. Nayar takes up four aspects of everyday life and unwraps them for us in Packaging Life ( www.sagepublications.com). He lays out life in four editions – low-calorie, deluxe, Pramod K. Nayar takes up four aspects of everyday life and unwraps them for us in Packaging Life ( www.sagepublications.com). He lays out life in four editions – low-calorie, deluxe, Thu, 12 Nov 2009 New Products & Services http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250130400.htm MV Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram, Chennai, Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, and Novo Nordisk Education Foundation have launched Diastep, footwear uniquely designed for diabetics with risk of foot ulcers. MV Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram, Chennai, Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, and Novo Nordisk Education Foundation have launched Diastep, footwear uniquely designed for diabetics with risk of foot ulcers. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 New Products & Services http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250130404.htm ZoomIn, an online photo sharing, printing and gifting company, has launched its exclusive range of photo books in which customers can instantly create their own personalised albums. The books come in a range of styles – from affordable ZoomIn, an online photo sharing, printing and gifting company, has launched its exclusive range of photo books in which customers can instantly create their own personalised albums. The books come in a range of styles – from affordable Thu, 12 Nov 2009 New Products & Services http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250130402.htm Ripple Fragrances has launched three new home fragrance products in the Iris range. One set is available in fragrances such as Amber Rose, Lemon Grass, Lavender and Jasmine and is priced Rs 225. Another is available in fragrances such as Ylang Ripple Fragrances has launched three new home fragrance products in the Iris range. One set is available in fragrances such as Amber Rose, Lemon Grass, Lavender and Jasmine and is priced Rs 225. Another is available in fragrances such as Ylang Thu, 12 Nov 2009 New Products & Services http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250130401.htm H. & R. Johnson (India) has launched ‘Spring – Collection 2009’ of tiles. Base tiles and motifs are in the dimensions of 320 mm x 400 mm and borders 300 mm x 78 mm & 320 mm x 104 mm. Motifs are priced Rs 290 per piece H. & R. Johnson (India) has launched ‘Spring – Collection 2009’ of tiles. Base tiles and motifs are in the dimensions of 320 mm x 400 mm and borders 300 mm x 78 mm & 320 mm x 104 mm. Motifs are priced Rs 290 per piece Thu, 12 Nov 2009 New Products & Services http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250130403.htm Lotus Herbals has introduced Nutraeye eye gel. It contains hydrolysed wheat proteins, soy bio peptides and rice bran extracts to help eliminate dark circles, under-eye lines and crow’s feet. It also contains vitamins A and E to hydrate and Lotus Herbals has introduced Nutraeye eye gel. It contains hydrolysed wheat proteins, soy bio peptides and rice bran extracts to help eliminate dark circles, under-eye lines and crow’s feet. It also contains vitamins A and E to hydrate and Thu, 12 Nov 2009