The argument loop for WLL widens
Panel of experts invited by the TRAI to discuss issues related to limited mobility, is veering to the view, that till technology advancements put WLL on par with GSM, "limited mobility based on the WLL application, should be poor man's mobile service, which can find a place in between basic and cellular telecom services."

CNET buys out Asiacontent.com for $6 m, takes control of 7 sites
CNET Networks Inc, an American technology and commerce-related information and data exchanges service, has made a cash investment of $6 million to gain ownership of seven CNET Websites throughout Asia, including India.

Star, Hathway to launch interactive TV, broadband service in April 2001
Star TV and Hathway Cable & Datacom will launch its interactive television and broadband Internet service in April, 2001. The offerings will initially include around 20 exclusive digital channels, mainly from the Rupert Murdoch-promoted News Corp stable.

Karnik quits Discovery
The Managing Director of Discovery Networks (India), Mr Kiran Karnik, announced his decision to resign on Wednesday. Mr Karnik, who helped launch the channel in India in 1995, has been in the helm of the channel for the past five years.

Aaj Tak slot -- DD yet to decide; open bidding likely
Following TV Today's decision to pull out its news bulletin `Aaj Tak' from DD Metro, a number of programming houses and broadcasters are in waiting to bag the coveted slot.

Mascot Systems seeks to beat industry growth trends with key acquisitions
What does a company that's among the leading IT firms in the country with revenues set to cross Rs 320 crore (2000-01 projections) do to beat the industry growth average? Obviously, go in for strategic acquisitions in order to grow faster.


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