Monday, March 17, 2008

'Entertainment, media industry growing steadily'/Maharashtra to spend $370.8 Mn for developing towns/Green IT consulting market to hit $4.8 Bn by 2013/Post budget sees a surge in IT company's demand for SEZ space

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   March 17 2008
>> TOP NEWS
'Entertainment, media industry growing steadily'
It is estimated that the Indian entertainment and media industry is set to touch Rs 1,15,700 crore ($28.9 billion) by 2012 with a compounded annual growth rate of 18 percent between 2008 and 2012.
Maharashtra to spend $370.8 Mn for developing towns
Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh announced Saturday that his government would spend Rs.15 billion ($370.8 million) to improve transport and related infrastructure in towns around Mumbai.
Green IT consulting market to hit $4.8 Bn by 2013
Post budget sees a surge in IT company's demand for SEZ space
>> TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft, Yahoo meet for merger talks
Senior executives from Microsoft and Yahoo met for the first time this week to discuss Microsoft's takeover offer for the internet company, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
Regulator to tighten rules on pesky telemarketing calls, SMS
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Monday announced stricter measures for the telecom operators who have failed to rein in unsolicited telemarketing calls.
Alternative IT hub to be developed near Kolkata
Kerala Govt to acquire 507 acres for Technocity
>> BUSINESS
Indian auto industry set to enter Russian market
The Indian automotive industry is all set to enter the Russian market now to make its mark against the backdrop of growing bilateral trade totalling $3.5 billion last year.
Indian auto makers venturing into aerospace industry
Tyre makers and automobile component manufacturers are now venturing into uncharted territory of aircraft components production.
Online auction of contemporary Indian art fetches $7.15 Mn
Land acquired for Tata Steel's delayed project
>> VENTURE NEWS
Oorja Protonics, alcohol-based fuel cell company, gets $15 Mn
Sanjay Malhotra founded Oorja Protonics, a California based start-up developing fuel cell systems that run on alcohols like methanol and ethanol, has just raised $15 million in its Series B funding.
isango! receives $8 Mn boost from Venture Capitalists
Ranjan Singh cofounded isango!, a provider of travel experiences on the internet has received $8 million in investment to fund its next stage of growth.
MokshaYug Access announces $2 Mn Funding
Five9 announces $12 Mn Financing
>> OTHER NEWS
Indians are a force in U.S. but beware of statistics
Indian professionals in the U.S. truly make India proud, but the statistics quoted in parliament to highlight their contributions are either overstated or unverifiable.
Public-funded research may pay dividends for scientists
The Government of India may pass a research and intellectual property-related (IP) Bill that seeks to empower Government-funded institutions to commercialize their research.
India denies involvement in U.S. missile technology export case
Another Chinese firm's India plan hits roadblock
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