“Plasma TV prices globally are going down”

LCDs are based on liquid crystal molecules that need a backlight to light up the crystals present in each pixel. They easily last for 60,000 viewing hours, though plagued by losing resolution as the size increases, technological improvements are happening. Comments Philips’ Kapoor, “The Plasma market, confined to 42” screen size and above, is facing immense pressure as LCDs are available in larger screen sizes unlike earlier.”

With competition, prices too are plummeting. Points ViewSonic’s Ghosh, “Plasma TV prices globally are going down,” but “if you are buying a new TV, it is recommended to pick an LCD. But not to hurry up the purchase, as prices next year are expected to drop by 50%!” LG & Sharp though project a price drop of only 20% to 30%.

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“Nowadays, it takes one night for consignments to reach Chennai.”

In addition, the National Highways Authority of India is in the process of constructing another 12,000 kilometres of highways that will link major manufacturing centres with metros, ports and export processing zones. Sure, there have been delays. Yet, just as it happened with IT and telecom, the highway infrastructure development is approaching a critical mass and will surely take off in the near future. Says Vivek Hinduja, CEO, Marketing of Bangalore-based Gokaldas Exports, “Nowadays, it takes one night for consignments to reach Chennai.”

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Sare jahan se (nahi) accha...

Vande Mataram, the Indian national song, which inspired many during the British reign to fight for their motherland, is finding itself being made into an object of petty politicking. The UPA government first made it mandatory for everyone to sing it on September 7 (on the 100th anniversary of it being sung in the Indian national assembly), then made it optional when a section of Muslim clerics objected to the diktat complaining that the song amounted to them “worshipping the motherland” (the literal translation of Vande Mataram) and Islam prohibits the apotheosis of any deity.

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Louis Vuitton Malletier

Louis Vuitton Malletier (LVM), the leading French designer brand of fashion and leather goods, is ready to treat the fashion conscious Indians now. The iconic fashion brand has received the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) nod to acquire a 51% equity stake in Mumbai-based LV Trading, which owns a retail store each in Mumbai and Delhi. LV Trading under a non-exclusive distribution agreement with LVM has already been selling Louis Vuitton brands in India.

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Certainly, unless the international community resolves to take concrete action

Israel claims its actions in Gaza and Lebanon are designed to safeguard its own security. However, indiscriminate use of force and continued occupation will never give Israel the lasting security. The response to Hezbollah’s initial aggression, as well as Israel’s military response in Gaza, is disproportionate. The devastation in Lebanon will take generations to repair, not only materially, but also psychologically. Hezbollah, which claims it is fighting for Lebanese independence and sovereignty, also bears responsibility for unacceptable aggression, placing the lives of innocent Israelis and Lebanese at stake.

We are convinced that the way these policies are currently being carried out will only serve to deepen mistrust, heighten polarisation and embed deeprooted hatred between neighbours who just have got to learn to live with each other. A military solution is not a viable option. War is only strengthening the hand of those who regard terror as the only eff ective weapon, thereby creating a breeding ground for even more violence, insecurity and extremism across the Middle East. With the moderates now being marginalized, the long-term effect will be to undermine all democratization efforts in the region.

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who were chatting in an “Arabian language”

But the scare stayed. For instance, South Africa began to review its air security. Their records showed a Zimbabwean student, Tinashe Rioga, as having been overpowered and arrested after an abortive hijacking attempt, in which, he brandished a hypodermic syringe while throttling an air stewardess. It was listed as an example of “air rage”. Swiftly, orders were placed for bullet-proof doors and CCTV cameras in aircraft . Strangely, the effect of such responses has been largely mechanical. As much as machines can help, they will. There’s no accounting for the human factor though. On August 20, 150 passengers on a flight from Manchester kicked up a fuss over two Asians, who were chatting in an “Arabian language”. They forced the two to get-off before the flight could carry on. Panic is OK in small doses, if followed by sense. Prolonged paranoia can only harm.

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i-fl ex’s acquisition fits in with its vision for risk & compliance services

i-fl ex has identi- fi ed operational risk and compliance as a high potential segment. States Makarand Padalkar, Chief of Staff & Investor Relations, i-fl ex Solutions, “Risk and compliance has been one of the key areas of growth for us over the last few years. Th e acquisition of Mantra will increase our footprint in this area.” Th e fact is that the acquisition of Mantas is a strategic decision by i-fl ex to become a leading player in the risk and compliance marketplace – an area that has already been mastered by Mantas, which has a premium clientele like ABN Amro, Barclays, Citigroup and Merrill Lynch.

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Being a part of the legendary Rs.76,929 crore Tata group comes with a great responsibility of living up to the reputation of the parent group. Four years in the fray and Tata Indicom seems to be taking the legacy forward with elan – in true Tata style. Incorporated in 1996, Tata Teleservices (TTSL) pioneered CDMA mobile services in India; and the true saga perhaps started in 2002, when the company acquired a majority stake in Hughes Telecom (India) and launched itself into top gear. Today, though it is still not number one overall, it is one of the leading players and has carefully cemented its place in the minds of the customers with an array of services. Spearheading the excitement behind the company’s marketing initiatives and on a mission to transform Tata Indicom into being the telecom leader is Abdul Khan, VP & Head-Marketing, TTSL. In a tête-à-tête with 4Ps B&M, Khan unveils the making of Brand Tata Indicom. Excerpts from the interview...

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