Sony Ericsson unveils two new handsets
Mobile handset manufacturer Sony Ericsson on Thursday unveiled its two entry level handsets — ‘R300i’ and ‘R306i’ — that will be launched in the Indian market in the second half of 2008. The company also said it would increase the number of retail outlets to 300 by 2009. Addressing a press conference, Sony Ericsson Mobile [...]
Pyramid Saimira to raise $775 m
Pyramid Saimira Theatre announced here on Thursday that it proposed to raise $775 million by April-May this year through three of its subsidiaries and the parent company for acquisitions and expansion. “By June, we would have invested $1 billion,” said P. S. Saminathan, Managing Director of the group, at a press conference.
The company acquired a [...]
Hindustan Petroleum launches e-fuel campaign
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has launched an e-fuel campaign pinned on promoting clean fuels and transparency in business practices. K. Rajaraman, Commissioner, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, launched campaign at HPCL’s fully-owned-and-operated outlet at Saidapet.
He said the Civil Supplies Department had implemented web-enabled ration card management and GPS-based vehicle tracking system to [...]
Deccan opens first hangar in Chennai
Low-cost carrier Air Deccan launched its first fully owned hangar for the maintenance and repair of its fleet at Chennai airport. The Rs 111.5 million hangar stretches over 6,503 sq metres, large enough to hold one Airbus aircraft or two ATR propeller aircraft.
“The Deccan-Kingfisher combine is aggressively building up its infrastructure to ensure better maintenance [...]
Puravankara to launch Rs 1,200 cr project in Chennai
Puravankara Projects Limited (PPL) has announced a mega housing project with an estimated project cost of over Rs 1,200 crore called ‘Purva Windermere’ which will come up at Pallikarnai, Chennai, close to Velachery.
According to Ravi Puravankara, chairman and MD, the project will spread over 54 acres of land and would consist of 2,072 units of [...]
Tata Motors launches Sumo Grande, new Indigo
In addition to the much-talked about one-lakh car, Tata Motors has drawn up an aggressive new vehicle launch calendar for the current year.
Even as it primes itself for the roll-out of its ultra low cost super mini, the company will be launching a range of new vehicles, including a compact version of its Indigo sedan [...]
Gold prices touch record high in Chennai
Continuing its upward trend, prices of ornament gold (22 carat) crossed the four figure mark for the first time here opening at Rs 1,008 per gram at the bullion market here on Thursday, a top jewellery retailer said.
The previous high was Rs 995 on December 31 last.
The rise in international oil prices, volatility in the [...]
Vaazhthukkal Movie Photo Gallery
Vaazhthukkal is the second movie of the pair who were cast together in the earlier movie Arya. Director Seeman who earlier directed the movie Thambi starring Madhavan is going to direct this Vaazhthukal movie. The movie is produced under the banner of Amma Creations by Siva. Yuvan Shankar Raja will compose the music tunes for [...]
Sutta pazham Movie Photo Gallery
After a very long gap, “Mike” Mohan returns to the screen in ‘Sutta Pazham.’ Bintex Creations produces the film Sutta Pazham. Sutta Pazham Music is by Srishaam. GK Vasan Direct the movie.
In a city, young girls are raped and killed. Police cast their suspicion on Mohan who runs a hotel on the coastal road. To [...]
Dhaam Dhoom Movie Photo Gallery
Dhaam Dhoom is a forthcoming Tamil film which was directed by Jeeva, until his death, from when P. C. Sriram and Jeeva’s widow, Annez, voluntarily agreed to complete the project. The film stars Jayam Ravi, Lakshmi Rai and Kangana Ranaut in the lead roles.
The film will have four songs composed by Harris Jayaraj. However, [...]
