-
Over-optimistic on data
It is a well-known fact that success breeds clones. Hence this book, which is much the same as an earlier one by the same author.
-
"Keep an eye on Bollywood and TV's convergence"
?Colors', the Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) of Viacom 18, is preparing for a July debut.
-
Banking on market access and FTAs
Here's a friend in Europe that India could cultivate. Dorris Leuthrad, the head of Switzerland's Federal Department of Economic Affairs (FDEA), has forgotten the number of times she has been to India.
-
NEWSMAKER: Bhupendra Kansagra
Bhupendra (Bhulo) Kansagra, the promoter-director of Delhi-based low-cost carrier SpiceJet, grabbed the headlines this week after announcing he is looking to exit the airline if he gets the right valuation.
-
A traveller with a view
Travel writing, at its best, is subjective. Rahul Jacob describes this collection of pieces written for the Financial Times, where he is travel editor, as "travel writing on a whim and a wing ? travel for the fun of it.
-
`Our major focus this year will be on content creation`
Content is king and Shemaroo swears by the business clichi. That's why Hiren Gada, Director, Shemaroo Entertainment, is betting big on 2008 to be the year of reckoning for the company.
-
White coat loses its charm
EDUCATION: Students nowadays are increasingly opting for careers in business and engineering instead of medicine.
-
An inadequate composition
After 1969, Mohammad Rafi sang in at least 58 films that were musical hits. These include Gopi, Heer Ranjha, Jeevan Mrityu, Pagla Kahin Ka, Dastak, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Gambler, Caravan, Aap Aye Bahaar Aayee, Gora Aur Kala, Lal Patthar, Yaadon Ki Baarat, Loafer, Hanste Zakhm, Dost, Kunwara Baap, Bairaag, Charas, Nagin, Dharam Veer, Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki, Badalte Rishte, Suhaag, Jaani Dushman, Gautam Govinda, Aap To Aise Na The, Abdullah, Qurbani and Aasha.
-
Indian-American to launch 'democracy laboratory'
PROFILE: Ravi Singh aims to empower politicians by effectively planning campaigns using software technology.
-
'We want to make money doing good'
How many centres are you running and how is it different from other e-kiosks?We have 800 centres in Karnataka delivering government and private services including banking and insurance, mobile recharge and train bookings at block level in all districts.
-
Three for the summer
It's been a big "season" in India, with books from Jhumpa Lahiri, Rushdie, Naipaul and promising new writers like Aravind Adiga.
-
'Future growth comes from emerging markets like India'
Even as high-performance motorcycle manufacturers have either pulled out or avoided India citing lack of enough demand, Italy's Ducati has entered the Indian market with its racing-inspired motorcycles that cost between Rs 13 lakh and Rs 48 lakh.
-
LUNCH WITH BS: Mark Lee
Mark Lee, who has been credited with putting Gucci on an excellent growth path, breaks bread with BS.
-
Fitness First makes its debut in India
LIFESTYLE: The global health chain has set up a club in Gurgaon.??Physical fitness has never come naturally to a large number of Indians.
-
`Why do IT firms need hundreds of acres?`
HD Kumaraswamy, former chief minister of Karnataka, tells RAKESH PRAKASH he is confident of defending his political turf.
|
