At Rs 943 million over the first weekend since its release on April 27, the movie has become the second biggest opener of the year (both Bollywood and Hollywood) in India.
Leading players realise that the best way to source the skilled manpower required to fuel their ambitious growth plans is to develop it themselves by working with leading education institutes.
Test captain Anil Kumble on Tuesday said Indian cricket was undergoing a major transition with the advent of Twenty20 format and advised youngsters to focus on "sustained intensity" to create a niche for themselves.
Kapiva's plans to introduce allopathy-like doses of ayurvedic remedies for the millennial consumer finds traction.
If you want to grow in your career you should be open to learning, have problem solving skills and be a team player, says Shrutidhar Paliwal.
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have already announced plans to enter the milk-based beverages segment in the country. Reliance Retail, which has entered the diary segment with Dairy Pure, its milk brand, may also expand into niche categories. Industry observers believe that Bharti Retail may also be working its way towards marking an entry into the dairy space.
Call blocking is one facility that telecom service providers claim is only for the chosen few, for instance the celebrities. Not withstanding its niche appeal, service providers in the country are in various stages of implementing the technology.
A user can list certain numbers with the operator from which he does not want to receive calls, and calls from these numbers would be blocked. Around 10-15 numbers can be blocked, while the caller will get a "busy tone or a recorded message".
It kick-starts rally with the Africa Twin motorcycle; three more launches slated for the year
The market was expecting the October-December 2007-08 quarter to be subdued for most mid- and small-cap IT firms. However, most results fell below analysts' expectations.
A fleet of cutting-edge premium handsets have been lined up by OnePlus, Google, Huawei and Nokia.
Bullish on the Indian market, Japanese companies dealing in consumer durables are all set to strengthen their presence in India by targeting niche categories and expanding their reach to tier-2 markets. The Rs 25,000-crore consumer durables market in India is currently dominated by Korean companies -- LG and Samsung.
'If this is how the audience likes me, I will continue doing it.'
Company identifies areas like cognitive technologies, artificial intelligence, man-machine interface, robotics
Let's lighten up the January-end blues with a fun poll.
It seems inevitable, therefore, that the 47-year-old son of an IAS officer, an alumnus of Delhi University's business school and St Stephen's College, should be recognised as the country's most exciting first-generation media entrepreneur, one who is set to challenge more established players. Recognition in the form of Ernst & Young's award for being the best entrepreneur in the services category this year has been the icing on the cake in a year of dramatic action.
while Mumbaikars spend a smaller proportion of their incomes on food, beverages and tobacco (33.2 per cent) than Surat-ites (37.5 per cent), the total market for food, beverages and tobacco products in Mumbai in 2007-08 was Rs 28,590 crore (Rs 285.90 billion) as compared to a much smaller Rs 6,600 crore (Rs 66 billion) in Surat.
Colleges and courses available, with fees and syllabus.
'If not now, then when will I take risks and enjoy myself?'
Bangalore-based Ikian Furnitures has been appointed the exclusive marketing partner for Friuli in India.
Will it be Chiranjeevi's Khaidi no 150 or Nandamuri Balakrishna's Gautamiputra Satakarni?
Stategym 2007, the annual business convention of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, begins on 23 October 2007.
Real estate will prosper, small developers won't.
Producer, actor, director Aditya Bhattacharya shares his perspectives on Bollywood feudalism, piracy, Italian filmmaking and the need for youth-based niche markets in cinema.
The Trai order is expected to change how consumers pay for cable or DTH services. This will result in disruption within the TV viewing market.
The Post report noted that US officials are saying that 'India has made unrealistic demands, such as retaining the right to test nuclear weapons.'
These three seemingly mundane businesses are living proof.
Anand Mahindra says driverless tractors could change the future of food production.
Education institutes are using a new technique - search engine marketing - to spread awareness about their programmes and to create a niche for themselves in the students' minds.
Karunanidhi is expected to give a clue about what he thinks if not directly crown his son at the state-level conference
Sree Sreenivasan, one of the 20 most powerful south asians in America, answers questions about studying in the US. As dean of students at Columbia's journalism school, he interacts intimately with university students.
Investors turn their attention to export-driven sectors.
'Munna Michael was not planned at all.' 'On the last day of the shooting for Heropanti, I gave Tiger a small narration.' 'He loved it.' 'Last year, Tiger reminded me of that narration, and asked, "Why don't you make it?"' 'Because of his excitement, this film has happened.'
Focus to be on unbanked areas; initial capital is set at Rs 100 crore; India Post can apply.
Direct-to-home (DTH) major Dish TV has rolled out its on-the-move services in Kolkata, after Delhi and Mumbai. The aim is to tap the niche, upwardly mobile consumers who could watch television while moving in a car, bus, aeroplane or train.
Swati Verma parachuted into stardom soon after her maiden Bhojpuri film Sasurari Zindabad hit the marquee. Here she talks about her tryst with fame and why family support is important.
Most credit card companies now offer co-branded credit cards. But do you know what they are and how you can benefit from using them?
Jaitley said banking network is expanding hugely and the health of banks reflects on the challenges for the economy.
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