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Fortune Mouse Details and Pics

Minimum design and maximum efficiency were probably the two main ideas that the Brazilian designer Atila Rossito had in mind when he designed this impressive computer mouse.

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The concept is called “Fortune” and it boasts light weight and a titanium finish. The designer removed all innards so the mouse could provide a clutter free navigation.

The mouse’s appearance is enhanced with a red blaze inside the white casing. Thus the Fortune becomes not only functional but it attracts with its futuristic look, which might help the mouse become popular among buyers in case Fortune hits the stores.

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November 23rd, 2009

Honda to expand business across 2-wheeler segment

Honda Motorcycle and Scooters India (HMSI) has been working out plans for establishing yet another Greenfield two-wheeler manufacturing facility in India in response to the rising demand across the segment. YS Guleria, Division Head (Sales and Marketing Operations) of HMSI, said that the growing demand has been running out the capacity of its existing plant.

He informed, “If the demand grows further we may have to set up another Greenfield facility.” The firm is also in the process to increase its manufacturing capacity from 1.2 million units to 1.5 million units this year to meet ever increasing orders.

However, the existing plant is capable to manufacture up to 1.5 million units as there is no enough space for further expansion. The Japan’s auto major hopes of propping up its bike sales in the forthcoming quarters. The firm is going to launch a 100 cc bike in the January-March quarter of 2010 in the Auto Expo in January.

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November 21st, 2009

Aircel is Likely to Sell its 17,500 Towers

Aircel the mobile service operation is likely to sell its 17,500 towers, according to media reports, the Chief Operating Officer Gurdeep, the company is holding talks with companie over the sale.

The Aircel group is a joint venture between Maxis Communications Berhad of Malaysia and Sindya Securities & Investments Private Limited. This may be a cost cutting approach by the company.

Aircel began its outward expansion in 2005 and the company has subscribers in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Orissa, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Delhi, UP & Maharashtra.

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November 17th, 2009

Role of private sector in India’s growth

Thanks to economic reforms introduced in the early 1990s, which brought many changes to private sectors in India. The usage of phrase ‘company’ and ‘corporate’ has been common since the great economic reforms of 1990’s.

The government of India has been trying various measures to boost the private sector. The growth of private sector brings growth to Indian economy. The investment scenario in India is quite different from the past (before 1990’s).

The government now planning over the regulation over the FDI limits. Since the Private sector not only boost the economy but also affects the foreign reserves. The more and more investment from the foreign countries in India, will boost the economy. However, the fact can’t be denied that the private participation is based on profit motive.

The contribution from the private sector to the economy can’t be denied. The third sector of the economy ’service sector’, has become one of the major sector. The growth of private sector gave boost the employment rate in India.

The private sector is considered as the best sector in order to promote the employment rate. The public sector however making profit in many cases. Since the economy is mixed economy, the contribution of the private sector is high in India.

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November 11th, 2009

Industrial growth in India

The industrial growth in India is very impressive. Post independence era in India has witnessed the sea change in the industrial growth. Various models were adopted in India for the rapid industrialization.

The government came with various industrial polices in order to build strong industrial base in India. The Industrial Policy Resolutions of 1948 and 1956 can be said as foundation for industrial policies in India. These resolutions involved heavy investments in basic and heavy industries besides those in consumer goods industries.

As a result of efforts for rapid industrialization, a firm industrial base has been achieved. Industrial production grew by about five times and India now is the tenth most industrial country in the world. India now has a well-diversified industrial sector covering the entire range of consumer, intermediate and capital goods industries.

The progress the country has made in the respect of industrial sector is clearly reflected in the commodity composition of India’s foreign trade. The share of imports of manufactured goods in foreign trade has steadily declined, while industrial products, particularly engineering goods have become a growing component of India’s exports.

Further, the rapid progress in industrialization has been accompanied by corresponding growth in modern and sophisticated industries and also for planning, designing and construction of such industries.

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November 9th, 2009

SBI plans to hire 27000 staff; may open more branches

The State Bank of India (SBI) is reportedly planning to recruit around 27 thousand staff and according to media reports the SBI may also open many new branches. This really a good news for the students those aim to associate with banking career.

Students across India have been trying to crack the banking exams. The job options with SBI are given priority by the banking aspirants. Most of the banking students always try to appear the probationary officer exam and also most them try to crack the clerical exam. Clearing any exam of SBI is the first priority for the aspirants. In the meanwhile, the news about fresh recruitment is a great deal for the banking aspirants.

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November 8th, 2009

Leaf Phone looks like “Natural Leaf”

Anastasia Zharkova, a Russian designer, developed a new type of mobile phone that looks like a natural leaf. The device exhibits an organic structure made of environmentally-friendly plastic.

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The Leaf Phone’s functionalities are much like those of a smartphone – it can serve as a communicator and mini PC. One very interesting feature is the gadget’s ability to project a laser keyboard onto virtually any type of surface, which means that you can easily get access Internet, wherever you are 24/7.

You can use batteries to power the device or you make consider using the phone’s ability to harness solar energy. You can also attach the phone to any part of your body and in any position.

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November 3rd, 2009