Italian oil giant to invest $7 bn in Venezuela
July 16th, 2011 - 11:38 am ICT by IANS
Caracas, July 16 (IANS/EFE) Italian oil major ENI plans to invest $7 billion in projects in Venezuela with the aim of boosting its output there to 240,000 barrels per day ... Read more...
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Georgia Governor to open second USA-India business summit in Atlanta
May 3rd, 2011 - 1:29 pm ICT by ANI
Atlanta (Georgia, US), May 3 (ANI-Business Wire India): Governor Nathan Deal of Georgia and V.S. Senthil, Minister (Economic) will be among the many dignitaries attending the second USA-India Business Summit (UIBS), which ... Read more...
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Goldman chief alleges Rajat Gupta violated confidentiality code
March 24th, 2011 - 11:12 am ICT by IANS
New York, March 24 (IANS) Goldman Sachs' former Indian-American director violated the firm's code of conduct by allegedly disclosing details from a 2008 board meeting to hedge fund tycoon Raj ... Read more...
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UK company claims it can ‘grow diesel’
March 1st, 2011 - 4:40 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, March 01 (ANI): A Massachusetts company, Joule Unlimited, has claimed that it can produce diesel using the same ingredients that make grass grow.A biotechnology company, based in Cambridge, has created ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Attachmate Corp. To Take Over Novell For 2.2 Billion
November 23rd, 2010 - 8:14 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
New York, Nov 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) U.S. based software maker Novell is all set to be acquired by investment group Attachmate Corp. which is made of three private equity firms. ... Read more...
Posted in Technology Industry News |
Tribune CEO Randy Michaels resigns amidst ‘raunchy behavior tales’
October 25th, 2010 - 9:08 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Chicago, Oct 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Tribune Company CEO Randy Michaels has been forced to resign from the company as tales of his raunchy behavior mounted. There were numerous reports that he ... Read more...
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Porsche Panamera Plug-In Hybrid Under Development
October 4th, 2010 - 8:07 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Oct 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Great news for the Porsche fans as the automobile giants confirmed at the Paris Motor Show recently that it is developing the plug-in electrical version of ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Jaipur International Fashion Week to feature 30 designers
August 10th, 2010 - 12:21 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) After Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai, now Jaipur makes a debut as a hub for a fashion week with the 'Blenders Pride Jaipur International Fashion Week' (BPJIFW), ... Read more...
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Intel Forecasts Enliven Wall Street, Stock Prices Soar Upwards
July 14th, 2010 - 8:22 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
July 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Leading chip maker Intel is expecting its revenue to shot up more than what in expected in the current quarter. The hike in margin is made ... Read more...
Posted in Technology Industry News |
New Facebook, iPhone app ‘Bartab’ lets users buy drinks virtually
July 12th, 2010 - 6:02 pm ICT by ANI
New York, July 12 (ANI): Next time you buy a hot girl a drink, all you need to do is to glide your fingers on your iPhone.Bartab, a new Facebook and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Massey Energy Company CEO Declares Compensation For The Dead Miners’ Families
April 27th, 2010 - 7:52 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Charleston, Apr 27, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The families of the coal miners who died on Apr 5 in the West Virginia's Upper Big Branch coal mine explosion will receive benefits from ... Read more...
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Kiwi firm to make personal jet packs
February 25th, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb.25 (ANI): A company in New Zealand is to begin production of a commercial jet pack.According to The Telegraph, Christchurch-based Martin Aircraft Company aims to make 500 packs a ... Read more...
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Rabbits milked for human protein to make lifesaving drugs
December 2nd, 2009 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 2 (ANI): Researchers have developed genetically engineered rabbits which could be milked to churn out a potentially lifesaving drug.And Dutch farmers are set to start commercially milking rabbits, pending ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Warren’s Berkshire Hathaway buys BNSF
November 4th, 2009 - 1:53 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Omaha, Nov 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The boards of directors of Omaha, Neb.-based Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and Fort Worth, Texas-based Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. announced today that Berkshire Hathaway is increasing ... Read more...
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Berkshire Hathaway buys Burlington Northern for $44 billion
November 4th, 2009 - 1:07 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Fort worth, Nov 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway(NYSE:BRK.A) announced that it would buy the remaining 80% stake in railroad giant Burlington Northern Santa Fe(NYSE:BNI). Berkshire already had a 20% ... Read more...
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Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway to buy Burlington Northern
November 3rd, 2009 - 9:55 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Fort Worth, Nov 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway(NYSE:BRK.A) announced that it would buy the remaining stake in railroad giant Burlington Northern Santa Fe(NYSE:BNI). This particular deal is estimated at approximately ... Read more...
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“ROAD, MOVIE” SUCCESSFULLY JOURNEYS ONTO DOHA TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
October 6th, 2009 - 8:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The story of ROAD, MOVIE continues its successful international launch with its Middle East premiere at the inaugural Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) in November. This third accolade in quick succession follows ... Read more...
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‘ROAD, MOVIE’ HEADS TOWARDS TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
September 30th, 2009 - 1:17 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Following the successful world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival, Indian Films' ROAD, MOVIE steers towards its Asian premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) in Roppongi Hills on 21 October. ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Walt Disney to acquire Marvel for $4 bn
September 1st, 2009 - 5:04 am ICT by IBNS
Mumbai, Sept 1 (IBNS) In what can be touted as one of the biggest acquisitions in recent times in the media and entertainment sector, The Walt Disney Company has said that it ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Domino’s pizza workers face charges over YouTube ’special’ sandwich stunt
April 18th, 2009 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Apr 18 (ANI): Two Domino's pizza workers are facing charges over a YouTube video, in which one of them was shown making "special" sandwiches after stuffing cheese up his nose.Michael ... Read more...
Posted in World |
World’s oldest company too cuts jobs
February 5th, 2009 - 2:03 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Feb 5 (IANS) Hudson's Bay Company, which is probably the world's oldest corporation, Wednesday announced to cut 1,000 jobs in Canada as part of its plans to streamline business in tough ... Read more...
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Victoria Secrets redefines glamour with jewel-clad models
November 17th, 2008 - 6:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, November 17 (ANI): Victoria Secrets has given glamour a makeover in its own signature style with sparkling models clad in jewels.The designer brand dazzled all when its models, dressed as ... Read more...
Posted in National |
An Indian brand rated No. 1 in US departmental stores: US rating agency
November 10th, 2008 - 6:45 pm ICT by ANI
By Juhan SamuelKochi, Nov 10 (ANI): Despite all global market speculations and US economy meltdown an Indian company''s brand makes its foray in the US supermarkets by becoming the No. 1 ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Layoffs inevitable to save airline: Jet Airways
October 15th, 2008 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Jet Airways, while justifying the layoff of over 800 flight attendants Tuesday night to help the company secure its economic health, said that it is in the process ... Read more...
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Tania Zaetta signs action movie
August 3rd, 2008 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Aug 3 (ANI): Bollywood actress Tania Zaetta will star in Geelong''s most expensive and ambitious independent film, The Ninja.The film is directed by film buff Rob Baard, who says he ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Dell to invest more in India to maintain high growth
June 6th, 2008 - 12:00 am ICT by IANS
New York, June 5 (IANS) Dell, the world's second largest personal computer maker, will invest more in India in the coming years to match the growth of its products there, which is ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Microsoft raises Yahoo bid as talks intensify(Lead)
May 3rd, 2008 - 10:05 am ICT by admin
DPA
New York, May 3 (DPA) A mammoth deal that would reshape the internet landscape loomed closer Friday after Microsoft reportedly raised its bid for leading web portal Yahoo. The New York Times ... Read more...
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Microsoft and Yahoo intensify takeover talks
May 3rd, 2008 - 3:57 am ICT by admin
DPA
New York, May 3 (DPA) Microsoft and Yahoo executives intensified takeover talks Friday but could not reach agreement on a price for the deal, The Wall Street Journal reported. The intensified talks ... Read more...
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Microsoft board undecided on Yahoo! approach
May 2nd, 2008 - 12:10 am ICT by admin
DPA
New York, May 1 (DPA) Microsoft's board has given company CEO Steve Ballmer broad authority to decide on how to proceed with the takeover attempt of Yahoo!, the Wall Street Journal reported ... Read more...
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