VSNL-Indiainfo deal on track
India specific horizontal portal Indiainfo.com which had signed an MoU with VSNL to serve as the default home page for all VSNL subscribers, is likely to submit the details of the home page and dialer type to VSNL within the next four or five days, according to director, operations.

Carlyle Group ready to launch tech-specific fund for SE Asia
The Washington-based Carlyle Group is all set to announce the setting up of a large technology-specific fund for south-east Asia later this month.

Cable TV Network Amendment Bill introduced in Parliament
The government on Friday introduced in Parliament the Cable Television Network (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2000, to amend the existing cable laws.

Myiris.com in 50:50 JV with Millenium Broadcast
Myiris.com the financial information and services site has entered into a 50:50 joint-venture with Millenium Broadcast, the radio company founded by Gautam Radia, former editor of the Intelligent Investor.

Broadcasters seek entry into MSO business via tie-ups
Satellite television broadcasters are eyeing tieups with multisystem operators and signal providers for a slice of the ground-level cable network business.

Mori agenda: Bangalore's IT leaders to push for Indo-Japanese cooperation
The Indian IT industry is gearing up to check out significant business opportunities in the Japanese market following the promising and exploratory visit of Japanese premier Yoshiro Mori to India.


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  Dharma Computers, LANCO Global Systems ink pact
  Microsoft builds `.net' management team
  US clears Japan NTT Comm bid for Verio-paper
  Realism is the name of the game with new soccer gaming software
  Electronic Arts to develop Harry Potter games
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  Everypath sets up software devt centre in Hyderabad
  ITNation.com expects to break even by July 2001
  Toys 'R Us, Amazon plan online toy and baby stores
  Kerala govt gets IT savvy, adds PEARL to its administrative setup
  Navi Mumbai set to be the next hub for IT industries
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  R Basu's Broadcast Worldwide to go public with a Rs 100cr issue
  Hyder stock rises as bid deadline looms
  Fortune of technology mutual funds takes adip, but it is good time to buy
  Asian stocks close mixed as local factors dominate
  Will the Milkman become a Crorepati?
  Ebony chain to kick off Rs 5 crore e-tail foray
  KVIC to roll out Sarvodaya products in September
  P&G relaunches Vicks 500+ in True Blue pack
  Discerning Asians are getting choosier about luxury goods
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