Cranes Software's
consolidated Q2 operating revenues higher by 31%
Net Profit higher by 66% at Rs. 136.6 million, EPS up by 66% at Rs.
13.4
per share
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, October 27, 2005 --Cranes
Software International Ltd. (Cranes Software), a global
scientific and engineering software solutions provider, today
announcedits audited results for the quarter ended September 30,
2005.Commenting on the performance, Asif Khader, Managing
Director, CranesSoftware International Limited, said, "I am
pleased to report anotherstrong set of numbers in the second
quarter and first half of the currentfiscal year. While our
business continued to expand on the basis of ouroperational
initiatives, we are beginning to drive organizationalefficiencies
to create further margin upsides. Read
more
Indian Rayon, an Aditya Birla
Group Company reports excellent performance for Q2/H1 FY 2006
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, October 27, 2005 -- --
Indian Rayon, a major Aditya Birla Group Company, has posted
excellent results for the quarter ended 30th September 2005.Its
consolidated turnover of Rs. 945.08 Crores, is up by 25.2% over
Rs.754.84 Crores achieved in the corresponding quarter of the
previous year.Net profit has soared to Rs. 37.56 Crores against Rs.
6.95 Crores. Read
more
Tier III Cities in India
Emerge as the Next Location for IT Offshoring
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, October 27, 2005 --- Ahmedabad,
Chandigarh, Indore, Kolkata and Nagpur are the Tier
III cities in India which are best positioned to emerge as major
centresfor the offshoring of activities by IT companies over the
next five years, according to a recent Jones Lang LaSalle report
titled "India - The NextIT Offshoring Locations. Tier III
Cities". The report, which is part ofthe firm's World Winning
Cities research, highlights these five cities asfulfilling the
requirements that IT companies look for when deciding onoffshoring
locations, namely availability and costs of labour and realestate,
business environment as well as physical and socialinfrastructure.
Read
more
Future Developments in
Biopharmaceuticals Promise Cost-Effective and Innovative Therapies
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, October 27, 2005 --
Biopharmaceutical products are considerably more expensive than
traditional ones, largely due to the high-cost technology required
forproduction. Apart from the various investments in the
development andregistration of new drugs, meeting regulatory
specifications can takeeight to twelve years and the entire
product launch can cost between $200million and $500 million. Read
more
(BW)(IXIA)(XXIA)Ixia opens
new office in Kolkata, India to support expanding software
development activities, new office nearly triples IP network
testing organization headcount in India
Kolkota, West Bengal, India, Thursday, October 27, 2005 --- Ixia (Nasdaq:XXIA),
a leading, global provider of IP network
testing solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its new
officesin Kolkata, India. Housed in the Infinity Tower II in the
hub of thecity's IT sector, this new Ixia facility will be a local
center forsoftware product development, designed to respond to the
high demand for the Company's innovative network testing products.
Read
more
Independent Research Firm
rates Wipro as a leader best suited for largescale, global SAP
projects in survey of Indian vendors providing SAPservices
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Thursday, October 27, 2005 --: In an
independent survey report* by Forrester Research, Inc.,
an independent research firm, Wipro Technologies, the global IT
servicesdivision of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) has been ranked as
"leader bestsuited for large scale, global SAP
projects". Read
more
CyberMedia records 51% YoY
increase in net profit in Q2 2005-06
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, October 27, 2005 -- -- Total
Income up by 26%YoY-- Operating margins increase to 17.4%
"I am happy to inform you that it has been another successful
quarter forCyberMedia. Our strategy of focusing on high growth,
high marginbusinesses has started giving positive results with
operating marginsimproving to 17.4%. Also I would like to mention
that our pioneeringeffort for globalizing the print media is
progressing well, and both ournew projects - Global Outsourcing
and BioSpectrum, Asian Edition will be launched before
schedule." Read
more
13 Episode Series
Highlighting Rahul Dravid's Finest Knocks Abroad Rahul 'The Wall'
Dravid on ESPN STAR Sports
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Friday, October 28, 2005 -- : ESPN
STAR Sports, Asia's leading sports broadcaster, will
telecast a 13 episode series, 'The Wall', saluting Rahul Dravid-
the IndiaCricket team captain. The series, hosted by star
commentator HarshaBhogle, features some of the best innings played
by Dravid outside Indiathat have established him as a cricketer
par excellence. The first episodeof 'The Wall' will be on air
starting Tuesday, November 01, 2005 at 7:30
pm on ESPN. Read
more
Significant Improvements in
Servomotor and Motor Drive Technology Widen its Scope of
Application
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, October 28, 2005 -- The
substantial development in servomotor and motor drive
technology, both in industry and academia, can greatly enhance the
qualityof control across a wide range of applications.
Improvements in controltechniques and algorithms, backed by
greater processing power in motordrives are increasing the
functionality, capability and appeal of servo-based control
systems. Read
more
Hindustan Construction
(HCC) Q2 Net at Rs. 35.66 Crore Q2
Turnover at Rs. 311.74 crore, Six month turnover rises 17.4% to
Rs.791.18 crore, Order Book position at record levels of 7895
crore, EGM approves 1:10 stock split
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Friday, October 28, 2005 -- (Business
WireIndia) -- The Board of Directors of Hindustan Construction Co.
Limited(HCC), at its meeting held at Mumbai tday, approved the
accounts of theCompany for the quarter ended September 30, 2005
(Q2-2006). Thehighlights of the Company's performance for the
quarter are:-- Growth of 6% in turnover at Rs. 311.74 crore as
against Rs. 293.81crore recorded in the corresponding quarter of
the previous year Read
more
Castrol introduces
"Liquid Engineering"
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, October 28, 2005 -- - Castrol
India today announced the relaunch of the Castrol Brand
with an array of new products based on its new "Liquid
Engineering" theme.Castrol has been in the forefront of
offering latest technology products and services responding to the
evolving needs of automobile users.Over the years, automobiles and
their engines have become stronger,faster, more reliable and
technologically advanced. Vehicles however arebecoming a more and
more important part of people's lives. The nature ofrelationship
of the consumers with their vehicles has changedconsiderably. Most
consumers have higher performance aspirations fromtheir vehicles
but have less time to invest in their maintenance. They
increasingly look forward to experts in maintaining their vehicles
in peakperforming conditions. Castrol is already positioned as an
expert in thearea of lubrication and is further strengthening this
position Read
more
Rahul
Vaidya: I would like to marry a girl who's a great cook!
Rahul Vaidya-With an innocent smile and a voice to die for, Rahul
Vaidya, the second runner up in Sony's reality show, Indian Idol
has come a long way from being the soft-spoken shy teenager to a
savvy singer who's debut album Tera Intezaar has just hit the
music charts.In a freewheeling chat, the 18-year old speaks about
his new found stardom, his singing career and the girl of his
dreams. Read
more
Heading
towards Splitsville?
10 ways to manage finances-10 ways to manage finances A divorce
brings with it not only emotional trauma but also financial strain
and insecurity. Financial transitions are necessary to protect
yourself and to secure your future. Once you realize that your
marriage is heading for a divorce you have to initiate steps to
secure your financial interests. You can plan and try to cope with
it as best as you can.The divorce process usually entails filing
petitions to initiate divorce proceedings in court. If you and
your spouse can come to a consensus with regard to the assets you
can be sure that there will be less complications. Thorough
groundwork has to be done to ensure this. Read
more
I
love being a house husband, says the unabashed Roshesh
Rajesh Kumar Very few know his real name. This is no offense to
him but a compliment to his acting skills. He is the ultimate
object of ridicule... yet he is adorable and funny. Meet Rajesh
Kumar, who plays Roshesh, the sweet, shy and perfectly 'straight'
younger brother in Star One's popular comedy, Sarabhai vs
Sarabhai.Having popularized the character of Roshesh, Rajesh is a
household name today. Momma's boy as he is in the serial, Rajesh
in real life too is quite a momma's boy. Read
more
Castrol
introduces "Liquid Engineering"
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, October 28, 2005 -- - Castrol
India today announced the relaunch of the Castrol Brand with an
array of new products based on its new "Liquid
Engineering" theme.Castrol has been in the forefront of
offering latest technology products and services responding to the
evolving needs of automobile users.Over the years, automobiles and
their engines have become stronger,faster, Read
more
Independent
Research Firm rates Wipro as a leader best suited for largescale,
global SAP projects in survey of Indian vendors providing
SAPservices
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Thursday, October 27, 2005 --: In an
independent survey report* by Forrester Research, Inc.,an
independent research firm, Wipro Technologies, the global IT
servicesdivision of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) has been ranked as
"leader bestsuited for large scale, global SAP
projects". Read
more
Cranes
Software's consolidated Q2 operating revenues higher by 31%
Net Profit higher by 66% at Rs. 136.6 million, EPS up by 66% at Rs.
13.4
per share
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, October 27, 2005 --Cranes
Software International Ltd. (Cranes Software), a globalscientific
and engineering software solutions provider, today announcedits
audited results for the quarter ended September 30,
2005.Commenting on the performance, Asif Khader, Managing
Director, CranesSoftware International Limited, said, "I am
pleased to report anotherstrong set of numbers in the second
quarter and first half of the currentfiscal year. While our
business continued to expand on the basis of ouroperational
initiatives, we are beginning to drive organizationalefficiencies
to create further margin upsides. Read
more
Natives
of eastern Uttar Pradesh outbacks In India,
who leave their homes in search of livelihood, often come back
with money and gifts for their spouses- and sometimes death.In
search of petty jobs, thousands of labourers migrate from
Gorakhpur, Deoria, Basti, Ballia and Sultanpur districts to Mumbai,
Kolkata, New Delhi and even far away Singapore. These hard working
villagers can be seen employed in factories, under-construction
apartments, selling vegetables, pulling rickshaw and doing other
menial jobs in the cities. Read
more
ECU
Functional Test Market Presents a Strong Opportunity for Modular
Test Equipment Vendors
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Wednesday, October 26, 2005 -- - Due
to the growing electronic content in present-dayautomobiles, the
demand for electronic control units (ECUs) - that process the
information from various sensors in a vehicle and send the signals
toactuators - are constantly rising. This is likely to lead to
acorresponding increase in the demand for ECU test equipment. Read
more
Structured
ASICs to Solve Cost and Design Issues in the IC Industry
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Wednesday, October 26, 2005 --
Constant innovation in the integrated circuit (IC)
industry,coupled with a growing demand for high-performance
electronic devices, isdriving the uptake of novel design platforms
such as structuredapplication-specific integrated circuits (ASICs).
Read
more
Hdfc's
Financial Results For The Period April 1, 2005 To September 30,
2005
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, October 25, 2005 -- - The
Board of Directors of Housing Development FinanceCorporation
Limited (HDFC) announced the results for the first half of
thefinancial year 2005-2006, following its meeting on Tuesday,
October 25,2005 in Mumbai. The accounts have been subject to
limited review by theCorporation's statutory auditors in line with
the regulatory guidelines. Read
more
CyberMedia
records 51% YoY increase in net profit in Q2 2005-06
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, October 27, 2005 -- -- Total
Income up by 26%YoY-- Operating margins increase to 17.4%"I
am happy to inform you that it has been another successful quarter
forCyberMedia. Our strategy of focusing on high growth, high
marginbusinesses has started giving positive results with
operating marginsimproving to 17.4%. Also I would like to mention
that our pioneeringeffort for globalizing the print media is
progressing well, and both ournew projects - Global Outsourcing
and BioSpectrum, Asian Edition will be launched before
schedule." Read
more
I
make good aloo parathas, Sonu Sood
Sonu Sood This Punjabi munda, a model-turned-actor, has ultimately
climbed the ladder. From walking the ramp to commercials and now
acting in films, Sonu is a known face in the glam circuit. Having
done dozens of South Indian films, Sonu's also known for his
highly acclaimed performances in the Bollywood flicks
Shaheed-E-Azam, Yuva, Sheesha, Siskiyaan and the recent romantic
triangle Aashiq Banaya Aapne. Read
more
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