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Open to making more changes in Land Bill: Government - The Economic Times

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/open-to-making-more-changes-in-land-bill-government/articleshow/46515480.cms

economictimes.indiatimes.com The original Act required the consent of at least 70 per cent of land owners in the area where land is to be acquired for such projects.

Singapore public service broadcasting to get S$250m a year: Minister

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/singapore-budget-2015/singapore-public-service-broadcasting-to-get-s250m-a-year

businesstimes.com.sg THE government will spend S$250 million per year over the next five years on Public Service Broadcast (PSB) programmes to ensure there is more compelling and engaging local content. Read more at The Business Times.

Gold drops to 3-month low on dollar, US rate expectations

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/energy-commodities/gold-drops-to-3-month-low-on-dollar-us-rate-expectations

businesstimes.com.sg [LONDON] Gold fell almost one per cent to a three-month low on Tuesday as the dollar rose to a near 12-year peak versus the euro on renewed expectations of a mid-year hike in US interest rates. Read more at The Business Times.

Investors buying into hotels in 2015

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/investors-buying-into-hotels-in-2015

businesstimes.com.sg [BERLIN] Investors are expected to pump more money into buying, converting or building hotels in 2015 than in any year since the start of the global financial crisis, with a focus on budget and 'buzz'. Read more at The Business Times.

China Feb trade surplus hits record US$60.6b

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/china-feb-trade-surplus-hits-record-us606b

businesstimes.com.sg [BEIJING] China's monthly trade surplus hit US$60.6 billion in February, the government said Sunday, a new record for the world's second-largest economy. Read more at The Business Times.

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Do not start alone, find a co-founder: Sachin Bansal, Flipkart - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com By 2015, Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, college-mates from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, expect their online venture Flipkart to reach gross sales of $1 billion.

Tougher days for job market as need-based hiring peter out - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com While no sector is immune to the economic slowdown, the worst-affected are auto, BFSI, manufacturing, telecom, infrastructure and IT.

How CEO contenders have ensured their victory to bag the coveted post - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com Filling gaps in your capabilities calls for a high degree of self-awareness and this is achieved, not by looking inwards, but by reaching out.

It's always better to make job then find one.

Indian B-school graduates soar ahead in placements - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com Nearly 75% of the Class of 2013 across business schools in India have secured placements by mid-March.

Jet launches week-long sale of low-fare domestic tickets - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com Jet Airways today launched a week-long sale of seven lakh low-fare domestic air tickets to attract air travellers who could use them to fly from August 10 onwards.

India's tax base can rise to 5 crore if tax department gets manpower: Parthasarathi Shome - The...

economictimes.indiatimes.com India can expand tax base by another 1.5 crore over the 3.5 crore tax payers the country already has, says Parthasarathi Shome.

Apple battling U.S., states over proposed e-book limits - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com Analysts have said the bigger issue for the company in this case might be damage to its reputation, not financial harm.

Poke Me: Why only the stock market can rescue IPL? - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com The IPL has become such a mammoth machine that it is today the single most important reason for a politician or businessman to enter BCCI politics.

When and how can you withdraw from your EPF? - The Economic Times

We all can use this peace of info....... what say......

economictimes.indiatimes.com Employees contribute a certain percentage of their salary towards their EPF. Many of us are unaware that a withdrawal can be made for urgent needs.

Sheikhs fail miserably in Indian consumer market due to operational issues and religious tenets...

economictimes.indiatimes.com Experts attribute the Sheikhs' failure in India to various reasons starting with their inability to understand the complex Indian retail market.

India’s growth problems more acute compared to other countries: Nandan Chakraborty, Axis Capital...

economictimes.indiatimes.com "It is not that the currency issue can be tackled by just increasing the interest rates. It is not very simple because we have growth issue as well."

ICICI Bank's Q1 net profit up 25%, meets forecast - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com The bank posted a net profit of Rs 22.7 billion ($376.7 million) for the April-June quarter, compared with Rs 18.2 billion a year earlier.

Rupee near record low, falls below 61 again; RBI intervention eyed - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com The rupee fell to as low as 61.12 to the dollar, not far from its record low of 61.21 hit on July 8. It closed trade at 60.47/48 on Tuesday.

RBI leaves repo rate, CRR unchanged - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its first quarter review of monetary policy left Repo rate unchanged at 7.25%.

Making umbrellas to packaging: How Vimal Kedia made Manjushree Technopack a Rs 360 crore firm -...

We should learn from this Great Entrepreneur.......

economictimes.indiatimes.com From making umbrellas in Guwahati to packaging in Bangalore, Vimal Kedia has made more than one successful transition.

Little-known tax deductions you might have missed while filing returns - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com Paying more tax than is due is bad enough. Many youngsters are not conversant with tax rules and fail to fully utilise the deductions available to them.

Growth may dip to 5% for rest of 12th plan: Montek Singh Ahluwalia - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com India's economic growth could slip below 5% for the remainder of the 12th Plan period because of diminishing political space for reforms.

Nasscom hires lobbyist, public relation and law firms on US Immigration Bill - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com Last month, US Senate passed an Immigration Bill that changed rules governing H-1B and L-1 employment visas intended for high-skilled workers.

GM workers fudged Tavera test engines to meet emission norms - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com The company has also acknowledged that the weight of several of its models was manipulated to comply with less stringent emission norms.

Crisil sounds the debt knell for India Inc; numerous downgrades likely - The Economic Times

economictimes.indiatimes.com A third of the 11,500 cos rated by Crisil may not be in a position to service debt this fiscal as the RBI's liquidity tightening stretches payment cycles.

IT firms to cut campus hiring: Nasscom - Livemint

livemint.com Nasscom president Som Mittal warns that colleges will have to find a way to differentiate themselves to attract companies

"Experience taught me a few things. One is to listen to your gut, no matter how good something sounds on paper. The second is that you're generally better off sticking with what you know. And the third is that sometimes your best investments are the ones you don't make."
- Donald Trump, real estate and entertainment mogul

Abraham Lincoln:- The life of a man who made a Difference...

1831 - Lost his job
1832 - Defeated in run for Illinois State Legislature
1833 - Failed in business
1835 - Sweetheart died
1836 - Had nervous breakdown
1838 - Defeated in run for Illinois House Speaker
1843 - Defeated in run for nomination for U.S. Congress
1848- Failed to get Elected to Congress
1849 - Rejected for land officer position
1854 - Defeated in run for U.S. Senate
1856 - Defeated in run for nomination for Vice President
1858 - Again defeated in run for U.S. Senate
1860 - Elected President (success)

Even after so many failures he never gave up......
Something To Think about...

Sometimes in our lives there are moments when you are in a situation were you have to take a risk that would change your life ( in a +ve way)......
Take it because then you will have nothing to regret.....

10 Great Reasons For Starting A Business.

10. The big dream really can become reality

You may feel that starting up a small business won’t lead to anything more than having your own desk and taking on a few extra staff so you can open that branch in Bracknell that you always planned. However, it is possible to make it really big – just look at the late Anita Roddick, who became a Dame thanks to her entrepreneurial achievements. She started a small shop in Brighton on a shoestring in the 1970s. Before long, she had a chain of Body Shop stores across the UK and was launching her concept in the USA. So, if you dream of being the next Richard Branson, don’t dismiss it at a mere fantasy – it really could happen. What are you waiting for?

10 Great Reasons For Starting A Business.

7. You can have a second career

Of course, if you don’t fancy giving up a regular income, you can always get the best of both worlds and stay as an employee while running your own firm. Although juggling the two can be tricky, having a successful sideline should be a very profitable option. Do something that you are interested in and go for it.