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RIM to launch iPad rival Blackpad in November (Jul 31)
Though there is nothing much officially known but the speculations say the device will carry a 9.7 inch touch screen, the same as Apple's iPad. The make is said to be almost identical to the iPad.


Noel Tata appointed as managing director of Tata International (Jul 30)
It is now being speculated that he might be the next possible heir to the chair which is currently held by Ratan Tata, who will retire in the next two years.


Panasonic buying Sanyo and Panasonic Electric for $9.4 billion (Jul 29)
The world's one of the biggest electronic company Japan's Panasonic Corp, offered to buy out Sanyo Electric Co. and Panasonic Electric Works Co. for $9.4 billion or 818.4 billion yen.


Toyota recalls 412,000 cars over steering problems in U.S. (Jul 29)
In the fresh recall from Toyota announced on Thursday July 29, the automobile giant is recalling 412,000 passenger cars in the U.S., and another 16,420 vehicles in Japan for steering problems.


Motorola releases Q2 results, phone sales down by 6% (Jul 29)
The mobile phone maker Motorola (previously the biggest manufacturer) has released its second quarter results. The company stated that they have earned $162 million this quarter, way ahead of the earnings at the same time last year which was a mere $


Toyota organises Fortuner four wheel drive boot camp (Jul 29)
Toyota Kirloskar Motor conducted a unique Fortuner 4WD (four wheel drive) Boot Camp for the owners of India's most successful SUV, the Toyota Fortuner.


FDI to give a boost to organised retail sector in India (Jul 29)
In recent times the consumer are showing much greater confidence and in a due response the retail players in the market are veering towards aggressive expansion plan. These developments are clearly signaling an affluent time for retail sector.


PayPal to suspend electronic withdrawals from August 1 (Jul 29)
Here comes a second blow for Indians using PayPal in less than 4 months as the company announced its decision of allowing only cheque withdrawals from India.


Puma Sports India signs up with Adrenalin (Jul 29)
Puma Sports India has signed up with Adrenalin eSystems Limited, the makers of is India's most popular Human Capital Alignment.


BSNL to recruit 10,000 new employees (Jul 29)
The state run telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) in order to give a major boost to its sales and marketing workforce strengthhas planned to recruit 10,000 new employees. It will push up the workforce of the company to 25,000.