Cable operators in Maharashtra divided over proposed hike in entertainment tax
Cable operators are divided in their fight against the Maharashtra state government's recent decision to hike the entertainment tax by 100%.

Coolstartups.com launches three modules -- e-zine, jobs and services
Coolstartups, the investment bank with an affiliate Website, has launched three new modules - Onebyzero.com, Joinstartups.com and a service provider module.

Convergent Software gets second round of funding from Carlyle Group
Convergent Software Ltd has received funding from Washington-based Carlyle Group, according to the company's managing director S Mani.

Indian software companies move up the value chain
For long the cheap development base to feed overseas software requirements, Indian IT start-ups are fast coming of age as they take the elevator to the top of the value chain.

`Symantec is keen on strategic alliances in India'
We have had a 350% jump in revenue since we set up a direct presence. But more than anything else, we have established Symantec as a brand on its own, beyond Norton.

VSNL board revises bonus issue ratio to 2:1
VSNL announced bonus shares from earlier recommended ratio of 1:1, to the enhanced ratio of 2:1, or two new shares for every one share held.


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