Time Warner says it won't bid for NBC Universal, potentially strengthening Comcast's handOctober 2nd, 2009 Time Warner says it won't bid for NBC UniversalPHILADELPHIA — The head of Time Warner Inc. says he's not interested in making a bid for NBC Universal.
Singapore Airlines expands operations with Air IndiaSeptember 14th, 2009 SINGAPORE - Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on Monday that it has expanded its partnership with Air India with a new bilateral frequent flyer program. Under the agreement, frequent flyer program members of both airlines are able to earn and redeem miles on flights operated by either carrier.
Cabinet approves "Invest India" for promotion of foreign investmentSeptember 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Union Cabinet today approved the proposal of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry for the formation of a company 'Invest India' under Section 25 of the companies Act, 1956, for promotion of foreign investments during the XI Five Year Plan. The proposed company which will be a joint venture between the Government of India, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the State Governments will be responsible for promoting Foreign investments into the country in a more focussed, comprehensive and structured manner.
Government, industry body to jointly promote IndiaSeptember 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government Thursday gave its approval for constituting a joint venture company, Invest India, to promote the country as an investment destination for foreign companies. The proposed company will be a joint venture between the government of India, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the state governments, an official statement said.
India to invest $10 billion in IMF: Pranab (Night Lead)September 4th, 2009 LONDON - India is to invest up to $10 billion in the International Monetary Fund as part of a major thrust to wrest a greater say in the running of international financial institutions, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee announced Friday. "India has decided to invest up to $10 bn of its reserves in notes issued by the IMF," Mukherjee said after a meeting of the finance ministers of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) in London.
India, Singapore sign joint plan to boost tourismAugust 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India and Singapore Tuesday signed a joint action plan which, officials said, would help both countries attract more tourists. According to the plan, tourists visiting Singapore will be offered an option to include a four-five day trip to India in their itinerary, thus adding variety to their holiday.
Ravi Pillai is VP of Universal Society of HinduismJuly 27th, 2009 Ravikumar Subramaniapillai, a software consultant of North Carolina (USA), has been nominated Vice President of renowned Universal Society of Hinduism. 39-year-old father of one, Ravi has volunteered for various Hindu organizations in India and USA.
Financial markets in China, SKorea, Singapore, India, Thailand closed Friday for holidaysMay 1st, 2009 Markets in China, SKorea, Singapore, India closedBANGKOK, Thailand — Most Asian financial markets were closed Friday for May Day and other holidays. Markets were closed in mainland China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, India and the Philippines.
Universal Cable, Furukawa Electric join handsApril 21st, 2009 KOLKATA - Power cable manufacturer Universal, an M.P. Birla group company, has signed a pact with the Japan-based Furukawa Electric for manufacturing and marketing optical fibre in India.
Delhi realtor to invest Rs.1,200 crore in integrated townshipsApril 16th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Developer AIPL Ambuja, a joint venture between Delhi-based Advance India Projects Ltd and Ambuja Realty of Kolkata, is planning to invest Rs.1,200 crore in northern India to develop integrated townships across the region. 'We will set up ultra-modern integrated townships, including flats, malls, commercial establishments and healthcare and hospitality facilities.
India hockey colts blank Singapore 12-0March 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India thrashed Singapore 12-0 Thursday to top the table in the four-nation Under-21 Hockey Tournament at Johor Baru in Malaysia. Mandip Antil scored five goals while Danish Mujtaba and Lalit Upadhaya scored thrice each at the Taman Daya Stadim.
Scholarships offered for studies in SingaporeMarch 5th, 2009 SINGAPORE - The Singapore-based Global Indian International School (GIIS) is offering scholarships to meritorious students from India who wish to pursue Std 11 & 12th studies there. Global Indian Foundation (GIF), which operates the largest Pan-Asian educational institution chain, announced the GIIS scholarships for 2009 specially designed for India-based students who want to pursue 11th & 12th studies in either International Baccalaureate (IB) or CBSE, a press release said.
India open junior hockey world cup campaign against SingaporeFebruary 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India have been pitted against hosts Singapore, the Netherlands, Poland and New Zealand for the junior men's hockey World Cup from June 7-21. India are in Pool D of the 20-team competition which will be jointly hosted by Singapore and Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Vodafone to invest heavily in IndiaJanuary 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - British telecom giant Vodafone Monday said it will continue to invest heavily in India. 'We see an addition of eight to nine million mobile subscribers here.
Singapore firm to invest Rs.870 bn in IndiaJanuary 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Singapore-based Universal Success Enterprises Ltd (USEL) Monday said it has signed three agreements with the Gujarat government and will invest about Rs.87,000 crore (Rs.870 billion) in various infrastructure projects. USEL, a diversified group in the field of infrastructure development, real estate, energy trading, hospitality and manufacturing, has identified thermal power generation, seaports, and mixed-use industrial and urban development as focus areas in West Bengal, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
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