India Inc. is focussing on image building - Sourav De
The BT-Cirrus survey is in its 5th year and it is, by far, the widest in the country, with more than one million articles analysed for the minutest corporate mentions and considered.Anil Ambani’s ADAG has leapfrogged others to the #2 spot, ahead of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries.Sunil Mittal’s Bharti Airtel received the maximum front page coverage, while Tata Motors and Tata Steel, too, hogged a fair share of newsprint.The fifth BT-Cirrus survey springs a few surprises at the top of the list for 2007. Mukesh Ambani, who continued to hog headlines in financial media, tops the list of individual newsmakers.The fifth BT-Cirrus survey reveals which CEOs, companies and groups got the best press in 2007. Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Group emerges as the leading newsmaker. Funding dreams: Chandra Sekhar Ghosh
Beginning with a small set-up in Konnagar in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, Bandhan has traversed a long way over the last five years to be ranked second (after ASA, Bangladesh) in Forbes’ first-ever list of the world’s Top 50 micro-finance institutions, chosen from 641 micro credit providers across the world.GST rate should not exceed 15 per cent - Rao
The country will switch over to a Common Goods and Services Tax (GST) on April 1, 2010. M. Govinda Rao, Member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, and Director, National Institute of Public Finance & Policy (NIPFP), shares his insights on the hotly debated subject with Business Today’s K.R. Balasubramanyam. Excerpts:World Bank economist Andrew Burns, the lead author, and Hans Timmer, his coauthor, in their 200-page report, argue that it is the resilience in developing economies that is cushioning the current slowdown in the US.Winds of change are sweeping across placements at engineering colleges across the country.Bangalore-based Puravankara Projects has won a bid to develop 6.5 million sq. ft of luxury retail, residential, commercial and hospitality complexes at Hi-tech City, HyderabadIn January, three major PSUs, UTI Asset Management Company, Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and State Bank of India (SBI) announced their intent of mobilising funds from the country’s white hot primary market.Airlines and analysts claim that with consolidation in the Indian market, low costs and low fares have dried up.RBI’S tight monetary policy may have reined in inflation, it was at 3.79 per cent for the week ended January 5, 2008—but the government is worried that it may rear its head again."We'll now be more aggressive in India"
Ivan Kam, Director, Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific, was recently in Mumbai for the launch of its new laptop computer range. He met BT’s Deepti Khanna Bose to discuss his company’s plans for the country.The fortnight’s burning question. Will the US slowdown significantly affect India’s growth prospects this year?The promised tax cuts may not materialise in Budget 2008-09.IT hub to e-stamp property deals
E-stamping involves the replacement of the conventional stamp paper for property transfers. It will simplify payment of stamp duty in property transactions in Bangalore.Moves and shakes, Bollywood style
They are complex moves, no doubt. But once mastered, they won’t just make hitting the dance floor a more pleasurable event, but also make your body that much more fit and flexible. Boogie away with these fun moves recommended by fitness expert Shaira Bhan.Thrillers always had us hooked, whether they are based on true life or a fantasy. In this issue, we review newly released DVDs of three classic blockbusters.We got the well-known chef and restaurateur Bill Marchetti to try a shot of Kopi Luwak— the world’s most expensive coffee—and take us through the seductive charms of this rather interesting dark liquid, which is sifted out from, believe it or not, Civet excreta.This winter, look beautiful, let your hair down and make your skin glow. All you need to do is keep some of the following in mind and you can dazzle everyone this season. Get your copy of these three new books—two coffee table gems and an engrossing travelogue— which take you from the hustle and bustle of India’s capital to the land of the Rajput princes and vast sand dunes. It’s Brazil’s finest contribution to the world of spirits. And now you can get it in your city. Taste it today and you will thank us for the tip. It’s still chilly enough to fancy an evening out sipping fine wine or cocktails with friends. Drop in at either of these two great watering holes to lift your spirits after a tough week at work. The world is, indeed, your oyster. Travelling to the farthest corners of the globe is just a click of the mouse and a drive to the airport away. But sometimes, in venturing out to see the wide unknown, we ignore our backyards. Order a Sav Blanc —it can last you through a meal. Stick to one of the New World Sav Blancs. Their grassiness and crispy acidity are balanced by just the right amount of fruitiness. This makes them ideal accompaniments to a multicourse meal.Move over London, New York and Paris. With its burgeoning social, cultural and culinary life, the new guardian of hipness is Berlin. We take a look at what’s hot in this glittering city in 2008.Smart phones are no longer a new term. In fact, there are so many choices it can confuse you. We take a look at the best smart phones now on offer.S for sexy. S for stylish. S for sophisticated. S for smart. S for Stilettos.Can you carry off a scarf? Which scarf will suit you right and how should tie it? Follow these simple tips to get it right.The independent music scene is a universe in itself. Ever so often, Indie artistes come out with music that transcends cult following. This time, we feature three bands that have successfully made that switch with albums of wildly varied music. We also tell you which songs to download.Medieval forts, hidden churches and amazing food —India’s commercial capital is full of surprises.A China Town, Victorian buildings and the world’s largest ‘book street’—Kolkata is a lot of fun.History beckons in hidden alleys, natural forests are a walk away—Discover the ‘other’ Delhi.A foodie’s delight, a book lover’s paradise—the other side of Chennai is waiting to be discovered.The IT capital has some amazing temples and walks, not to mention great short trips that you can take.BT More sent its team of reporters to the five corners of the country to talk to experts as well as travel the length and breadth of the cities and beyond, to find out things that a visitor to these cities may not really know about. In car-entertainment systems were never this good. Check out what’s on offer.
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