BSkyB increase share of Premier League gamesLONDON - The Premier League has confirmed that broadcaster BSkyB has secured five of the six packages of live matches for the football seasons between 2010-11 and 2012-2013. Indian Bank launches wealth management advisory servicesCHENNAI - As a first step towards launching a portfolio management services subsidiary, the city-based Indian Bank launched wealth management advisory services to its high net worth clients, said a top official. ‘India, China should enhance cooperation in plastic industry’NEW DELHI - India and China should share their experiences to develop a sustainable growth strategy for the plastic industry, Minister of State for Chemicals, Fertilisers and Mines B.K. Handique said here Tuesday. Harvey Nichols to open stores in Nottingham, KuwaitLONDON - UK-based luxury fashion retailer Harvey Nichols plans to expand its business and open new stores in Nottingham and Kuwait. Maharashtra most favoured investment destination: governorMUMBAI - Maharashtra continues to remain the most favoured investment destination in the country, Governor S.C. Jamir said here Monday. Asean-India free trade agreement expected for summitBANGKOK - A free trade agreement between India and South-east Asia is expected to be signed at the upcoming summit of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean), state-run media reported Sunday. Reliance Industries to get gas after fertilizer, power plantsNEW DELHI - The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGOM) on gas utilisation from Reliance Industries’ (RIL’s) KG-D6 hydrocarbon block in the Krishna Godavari basin has decided that Reliance’s own industries will be eligible for supply only after the needs of fertilizer units and power plants are met, the government said Thursday. Want a dream home in Bangalore? Buy it nowBANGALORE - Are you planning to set up your dream home here? It’s an excellent time, because prices are down and promotions are up. But it will help to have the cash, because loans are hard to come by in this age of recession. Low cost system cuts emissions, fuel use in carsLONDON - An European project is developing a compact, fully integrated, low-cost start-stop system to replace conventional alternators in cars and cut down fuel use. India may sign free trade agreement with ASEANKUALA LUMPUR - India is likely to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during the 14th summit of the bloc slated for February in Thailand. Chhattisgarh to supply 300 MW power to KarnatakaRAIPUR - In an attempt to end the power crisis in Karnataka, Chhattisgarh will supply about 300 MW electricity to the southern state, an official said Sunday. Money is not an issue, says hockey coach BrasaNEW DELHI - Spaniard Jose Brasa should be able to land the job of India’s hockey coach without much of a hassle as he says pay package is not his prime concern and he is only looking for a decent tenure with a motivated support staff to work with. Beijing to spend $1.6 bn on subsidising public transportBEIJING - Eleven billion yuan ($1.6 billion) would be spent on public transport subsidies this year in Beijing to ensure continued low prices for commuters, an official said. Lights out for the traditional bulb in BritainLONDON - The traditional light bulb is finally being switched off for the last time in Britain. A voluntary withdrawal scheme of the government is now in motion and use of the bulb will be banned from 2012. ONGC launches Rs.44-bn project in TripuraAGARTALA - India’s premier hydrocarbons exploration company, Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), has undertaken a Rs.43.76-billion project in Tripura to boost gas output, the company said here Tuesday. IOC was surprised by Tibet unrest: RoggeHAMBURG - The unrest in Tibet ahead of the Beijing Olympics took the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by surprise, its president Jacques Rogge admitted Wednesday. Hollywood tie-ups galore for Bollywood in 2008 (Yearender 17)NEW DELHI - The over $2 billion Indian film industry finally managed to lure Hollywood biggies like Warner Bros and Walt Disney to invest in it in 2008. What’s more, some homegrown production majors also managed to penetrate Western projects. Chandrayaan II design completeNEW DELHI - The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Wednesday said the design for Chandrayaan II has been completed and it will be launched by 2012. |
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