Wireless user base at 200 mn The total wireless subscribers in the country has crossed 200 million mark at the end of August 2007 and this included users of GSM, CDMA & WLL(F) connections, said the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on its official website.
India not taking tough stand at WTO talks: Nath The rules of the game are very important for India as it engages in the global trading system more and more, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said.
Sensex, Nifty at historic peak in the week The US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates provided impetus to the stock markets which saw them kissing historic peaks during the week.
Halo's mission: Save Microsoft Xbox The mission of Master Chief, the protagonist in the popular "Halo" trilogy of video games, is to save humanity from an army of aliens.
NALCO hit by rising rupee Public sector aluminium giant NALCO, on Saturday, said the company is losing around Rs 120 crore per month due to rapid appreciation of rupee.
Raising a toast... Carlsberg Breweries Deputy Chief Executive Officer John P Jensen (left) with South Asia Breweries Marketing Director Joakim Sander at the launch of Carlsberg Beer in New Delhi on Saturday, The all- malt beer is being introduced in 650 ml and 350 ml bottles. AP
The State government has proposed a ban on the use of cellphones by schoolchildren saying that it would affect their mental and physical growth. Is the government justified? Deccan Herald had invited readers to send their responses.
Most readers opine that the ban is a wise move since the use of cell phones has affected the health and academic performances of students. Others argue that these gadgets are quintessential to this globalised world.