Get SET go -- Sony to produce Hindi movies, distribute globally
Sony Entertainment Television is getting into production and international theatrical distribution of Hindi movies as part of its move to expand from its core television business.

Prizedjobs.com eyes Neurmarket, aims to raise $15-20 million
Prizedjobs.com is looking at a listing on Frankfurt-based Neurmarket (German bourse) to mop up $15-$20 million to part-fund its acquisition plans, according to the company's managing director K Lakshmikanth.

VSNL to gain Rs 800 crore following I-T tribunal's verdict
VSNL stands to gain close to Rs 800 crore by way of income tax refund. This windfall comes in the wake of the Income Tax Tribunal's favourable verdict on the company's claim for deduction of licence fee that it paid the department of telecommunication (DoT).

M&M launches $1 m portal for steel trading
The multi-utility vehicle maker Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has launched its fourth portal business with an investment of $1 million. This time around, the online venture has to do with the steel trading business.

``Content is not just king, but an emperor''
For an actor who was one of the top stars of yesteryears, Jeetendra comes across as an unusually down-to-earth and a matter-of-fact person.

Studentsguild in strategic pacts with Compassbox, FirstandSecond.com
Studentsguild.com, a 100% subsidiary of the Norwegian firm Studentsguild dot com Pvt Ltd has entered into alliances with Compassbox.com, the education site which deals with school syllabi and Firstandsecond.com, the online bookstore.


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