The Hindu Business Line : Friday, February 24, 2006

Long-distance calls turn cheaper; subsidy cut 33%
New regime to lessen burden on customers, private operators
Telecom tariffs are set to take a big tumble with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India today announcing reduced access deficit charges. The lower access deficit charges (ADC) will bring down the annual collections from the levy by 33 per ... More

Functional, modern, easy to scan, says Garcia
The new-look Business Line that was unveiled today, is, in the words of Dr Mario Garcia, of Garcia Media, which helped re-design the newspaper, "functional, modern and easy to scan." The re-designed paper was launched at a large ... More

The new look Business Line
Your newspaper today comes with a new design that emphasises the range and depth of its content. As you read through the pages, you will find: *More legible typefaces that will let your eyes glide smoothly and faster through the text ... More

Tatas interested in nuclear power — We are for coal-based power projects: Ratan Tata
The Tata group was active in a small way in renewable energy; it was looking to have a pilot plant for bio-fuels. More

IPO scam: Transit remand for accused
The four key accused in the Initial Public Offer (IPO) scam have surrendered before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and will be produced in the special CBI Court in Mumbai on Friday. The CBI has been granted transit remand of the ... More

`More corporate users of mobile devices, more security threats'
Forrester highlights need for adequate preparedness
With mobile applications becoming an indispensable tool for an increasing number of corporate users, organisations would need to look at addressing the security aspect of these devices to deal with the risk of information theft and malicious ... More

Customised `leaptops' from HCL Info — Distribution relationship with Toshiba to continue
With an eye on the burgeoning notebook PC market in India, HCL Infosystems today announced its foray into notebook manufacturing with a range of products customised for various target groups including doctors, students, lawyers and ... More

`I-T sops must to promote insurance spread'
The Managing Director of MetLife India Insurance Company Ltd, Mr Venkatesh Mysore, has suggested certain amendments (relevant to life insurance) in the Income Tax Act, which include making Sec 80 CCC independent of Sec 80 C, necessary changes in ... More