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European Commission approves Microsoft's $8.5-bn acquisition of Skype
10 Oct 2011
Rremoving the last hurdle for Microsoft's biggest-ever acquisition, the European Commission has approved Microsoft's $8.5-billion acquisition of Skype
European Commission approves Microsoft's $8.5-bn acquisition of Skype
10 Oct 2011
Rremoving the last hurdle for Microsoft's biggest-ever acquisition, the European Commission has approved Microsoft's $8.5-billion acquisition of Skype
XUV500 receives 5,000 plus bookings in a week, says M&M
10 Oct 2011
Mahindra & Mahindra said its new XUV500 sport utility vehicle had grossed over 5,000 bookings across the five cities where it will be available within less than a week of its launch
After Jobs' demise Google, Samsung delay launch of ICS
10 Oct 2011
With the passing away of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, Google and Samsung Electronics Co have delayed a new product introduction originally scheduled for tomorrow
After Jobs' demise Google, Samsung delay launch of ICS
10 Oct 2011
With the passing away of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, Google and Samsung Electronics Co have delayed a new product introduction originally scheduled for tomorrow
After Jobs' demise Google, Samsung delay launch of ICS
10 Oct 2011
With the passing away of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, Google and Samsung Electronics Co have delayed a new product introduction originally scheduled for tomorrow
AT&T clocks over 200,000 bookings for iPhone 4S in 12 hours
10 Oct 2011
AT&T Inc grossed over 200,000 preorders for the iPhone 4S in 12 hours, which marks the most successful debut yet for the Apple Inc device.
AT&T clocks over 200,000 bookings for iPhone 4S in 12 hours
10 Oct 2011
AT&T Inc grossed over 200,000 preorders for the iPhone 4S in 12 hours, which marks the most successful debut yet for the Apple Inc device.
Mercedes-Benz tops world’s most valuable premium auto brand
08 Oct 2011
In the latest ranking by respected brand consultancy Interbrand Zintzmeyer & Lux, ‘Best Global Brands 2011’, the three-pointed star brand emerged the most valuable European brand for the 12th year in a row
Mercedes-Benz tops world’s most valuable premium auto brand
08 Oct 2011
In the latest ranking by respected brand consultancy Interbrand Zintzmeyer & Lux, ‘Best Global Brands 2011’, the three-pointed star brand emerged the most valuable European brand for the 12th year in a row
Mercedes-Benz tops world’s most valuable premium auto brand
08 Oct 2011
In the latest ranking by respected brand consultancy Interbrand Zintzmeyer & Lux, ‘Best Global Brands 2011’, the three-pointed star brand emerged the most valuable European brand for the 12th year in a row
Teva wins US regulatory approval for $6.8-bn Cephalon acquisition
08 Oct 2011
Teva's acquisition of Cephalon was approved after it agreed to divest rights to generic versions of sleep disorder medicine Provigil and two other drugs in order to preserve competition
Maruti workers strike again amidst festive hopes
08 Oct 2011
India’s biggest-selling carmaker announced on Friday that it has stopped production at its Manesar plant, which manufactures the popular ‘Swift’ hatchback among other models
Maruti workers strike again amidst festive hopes
08 Oct 2011
India’s biggest-selling carmaker announced on Friday that it has stopped production at its Manesar plant, which manufactures the popular ‘Swift’ hatchback among other models
Oracle to pay $199.5 million for overcharging US government
07 Oct 2011
Oracle will pay $199.5 million plus interest to settle allegations that it overbilled the federal government for nine years
Toyota’s India-made Etios to hit South Africa by March
07 Oct 2011
Toyota Motor plans to start exporting two of its Indian-made models – the Etios Liva hatchback and the Etios sedan – as it moves towards making India a global export hub
Renault-Nissan to invest $1.8 bn in Brazil
07 Oct 2011
Renault-Nissan to invest $1.8 bn in Brazil
07 Oct 2011
Suzlon bags order from GAIL for 17 wind turbines
05 Oct 2011
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