http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/ Business Daily from THE HINDU group of publications en-us Copyright 2009 The Hindu Business Line Thu, 26 Nov 2009 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/bline.jpg http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/ 320 62 Interview http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/26/stories/2009112650020100.htm Even as the Hershey-Ferrero combine pitch for the global business of Cadbury in a bid to thwart Kraft Food's hostile bid for the confectionery maker, the Indian affiliate, with 70 per cent of the domestic chocolates market, is sitting pretty. Even as the Hershey-Ferrero combine pitch for the global business of Cadbury in a bid to thwart Kraft Food's hostile bid for the confectionery maker, the Indian affiliate, with 70 per cent of the domestic chocolates market, is sitting pretty. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 Retailing http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/26/stories/2009112650070200.htm A few years ago we went to Agatti in the Lakshadweep Islands for a holiday. Poor flight connectivity ensured that we had to endure a voyage by sea on our return. I specifically use the word ‘endure'- this is one journey I would never A few years ago we went to Agatti in the Lakshadweep Islands for a holiday. Poor flight connectivity ensured that we had to endure a voyage by sea on our return. I specifically use the word ‘endure'- this is one journey I would never Thu, 26 Nov 2009 Automobiles http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/26/stories/2009112650140400.htm I am an unabashed auto buff. And I know how much I suffered while growing up in the Seventies in what I call an era of rationing. We had to choose from two-and-a-half cars. I say this deliberately, because all we had was the Ambassador, the Fiat I am an unabashed auto buff. And I know how much I suffered while growing up in the Seventies in what I call an era of rationing. We had to choose from two-and-a-half cars. I say this deliberately, because all we had was the Ambassador, the Fiat Thu, 26 Nov 2009 Gems & Jewellery http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/26/stories/2009112650010100.htm V anita Rangarajan, a software consultant in Bangalore, is looking forward to her first wedding anniversary. “I am excited because I will be wearing my first platinum jewellery this year!” she says. She and her husband will celebrate V anita Rangarajan, a software consultant in Bangalore, is looking forward to her first wedding anniversary. “I am excited because I will be wearing my first platinum jewellery this year!” she says. She and her husband will celebrate Thu, 26 Nov 2009 Books http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/26/stories/2009112650080200.htm In the world of work, you will always be paid in direct proportion to three things, says Brian Tracy in Something for Nothing (www.jaicobooks.com). “First, the work you do; second, how well you do it; and third, the difficulty of replacing In the world of work, you will always be paid in direct proportion to three things, says Brian Tracy in Something for Nothing (www.jaicobooks.com). “First, the work you do; second, how well you do it; and third, the difficulty of replacing Thu, 26 Nov 2009 Books http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/26/stories/2009112650060200.htm Modern life is perhaps conspiring to make us fat, suggest Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett in The Spirit Level: Why more equal societies almost always do better (www.landmarkonthenet.com). In the past, the rich were fat and the poor were thin, Modern life is perhaps conspiring to make us fat, suggest Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett in The Spirit Level: Why more equal societies almost always do better (www.landmarkonthenet.com). In the past, the rich were fat and the poor were thin, Thu, 26 Nov 2009 New Products & Services http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/26/stories/2009112650170402.htm M odicare Ltd has introduced Well Protein Nourisher, a ‘Complete Protein' supplement and Well Joint-Ease, a triple Action Sci-vedic™ formula for Healthy M odicare Ltd has introduced Well Protein Nourisher, a ‘Complete Protein' supplement and Well Joint-Ease, a triple Action Sci-vedic™ formula for Healthy Thu, 26 Nov 2009 New Products & Services http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/26/stories/2009112650170405.htm Kenstar has launched the Jacuzzi (a premium range of geysers) and Hot Spring (a metal range of geysers) that are equipped with HRT (Heat Retention Technology) that is supposed to heat water faster and retain the heat for longer, thus saving Kenstar has launched the Jacuzzi (a premium range of geysers) and Hot Spring (a metal range of geysers) that are equipped with HRT (Heat Retention Technology) that is supposed to heat water faster and retain the heat for longer, thus saving Thu, 26 Nov 2009 New Products & Services http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/26/stories/2009112650170403.htm P restige has launched the Espresso & Drip coffee maker that is reportedly designed to suit the aesthetics of the modern Indian P restige has launched the Espresso & Drip coffee maker that is reportedly designed to suit the aesthetics of the modern Indian Thu, 26 Nov 2009 New Products & Services http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/26/stories/2009112650170400.htm L earnNext, a computer-based learning aid for CBSE students, allows them to learn from the comfort of their homes without the need for an Internet L earnNext, a computer-based learning aid for CBSE students, allows them to learn from the comfort of their homes without the need for an Internet Thu, 26 Nov 2009 New Products & Services http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/26/stories/2009112650170401.htm J olen Inc., USA, has come up with a moisturiser that is claimed to soothe, smoothen and soften the skin giving it a youthful look. It is supposed to contain Vitamin E, aloe vera, Sodium PCA and Alantoin, and is best recommended after bathing, J olen Inc., USA, has come up with a moisturiser that is claimed to soothe, smoothen and soften the skin giving it a youthful look. It is supposed to contain Vitamin E, aloe vera, Sodium PCA and Alantoin, and is best recommended after bathing, Thu, 26 Nov 2009 New Products & Services http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/26/stories/2009112650170404.htm P arle Products has launched Monaco ‘Smart Chips' that are available in four flavours — Macho Masala, Simply Salted, Tangy Tomato and Crazy Chat — and will be positioned as non-fried P arle Products has launched Monaco ‘Smart Chips' that are available in four flavours — Macho Masala, Simply Salted, Tangy Tomato and Crazy Chat — and will be positioned as non-fried Thu, 26 Nov 2009 Interview http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/26/stories/2009112650110300.htm After the high-profile unveiling of the Figo a couple of months ago, Ford India seems to have slipped into a self-induced coma. And while all seems quiet on the western front for now, what is brewing internally is the roadmap for an unprecedented After the high-profile unveiling of the Figo a couple of months ago, Ford India seems to have slipped into a self-induced coma. And while all seems quiet on the western front for now, what is brewing internally is the roadmap for an unprecedented Thu, 26 Nov 2009 Interview http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2009/11/26/stories/2009112650100300.htm Even as the Hershey-Ferrero combine pitch for the global business of Cadbury in a bid to thwart Kraft Food's hostile bid for the confectionery maker, the Indian affiliate, with 70 per cent of the domestic chocolates market, is sitting pretty. Even as the Hershey-Ferrero combine pitch for the global business of Cadbury in a bid to thwart Kraft Food's hostile bid for the confectionery maker, the Indian affiliate, with 70 per cent of the domestic chocolates market, is sitting pretty. Thu, 26 Nov 2009