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1.Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Vision Care:empowering consumers to lead a healthier lifestyle.

>The company has launched a mobile application or widget, which once downloaded on a GPRS -enabled mobile phone, not only analyses the daily water intake requirement of a user, but also reminds the user to drink water at regular intervals during the day.

2.Microsoft Corporation is eyeing a share in the social networking space in India.

>Company soft-launched a portal called WindowsLivePlanet.com (WLP), which enables users to create profiles, search and network with friends. The portal was launched in the Indian market only.

>TARGET GROUP:Internet users in the age group of 18-25 years go online to find new friends.

>STRATEGY:Innovative member programme through a contest called "Born to Shine", under which the first 100 members who add and create their network of 500 people will be offered to get a real ‘star’ in the sky named after them.

3.ASIAN PAINTS: Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai

The company has gone a step ahead and launched a concept store, called Colour with Asian Paints. The store is unique in that it does not sell any paints, but works on consumers’ aspirations for an ideal home, seeking to engage them in a holistic experience.

4.POWERFUL TOP 5 WOMEN:FORBES 2009.

1. Angela Merkel
2. Sheila Bair
3. Indra Nooyi
4. Cynthia Carroll
5. Ho Ching

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NEWS FOR US BY US:

1.From Oct 15, only 5 ‘other bank ATM’ transactions a month.

2.URSULA BURNS: First Black Black Woman To Head Fortune 500 Company.

3.Huge 'talent deficit' may hit Corporate India: Deloitte:

>According to report titled on the 'New India Manager' by Deloitte, the new talent management model in companies would need a shift in outlook where the paradigm of 'scarcity of jobs' would convert into a 'scarcity of talent'.

4.Larsen & Toubro To Enter Banking Industry.

>L&T’s financial arm is planning to enter the banking industry by setting up a commercial bank to expand its scope in the financial services provided for India.

5.Aviva life insurance India logo: .

>JV with DABUR 74% & 26 % Aviva Plc.

FACTS:

1.Bimota is a small, Italian manufacturer of custom and production motorcycles.

Bimota models currently in production include the DB5, DB6, DB7 and Tesi.

2.HAVELLS:

>Largest & India's fastest growing electrical and power distribution equipment manufacturer

>FAMOUS BRANDS:Crabtree, Sylvania, Concord, Luminance, Linolite, & SLI Lighting

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Sunil R@th.