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Leading home appliances firm Whirlpool has declared its first quarter financial results for the fiscal year 2010. As per the report it has managed to register an impressive net profit rise of 39%.

The company has posted a net profit of Rs 64.20 crore for the quarter that ended in 30th June, 2010. This net profit figure has grown up by 39% in this quarter as compared to the same quarter in the last fiscal. This has been informed by Whirlpool in a filing at the Bombay Stock Exchange.

After Infosys mentor, Nandan Nilekani was roped in by government to handle its Special Project named UIDAI, the latest to join the team is Bloomberg UTV's editor-in-chief, Govindraj Ethiraj. Invited by Nandan Nilenkani to join the clan, Govindraj has been instrumental in establishing Bloomberg UTV's operations in the country.

As prior to 2006 the channel was in its takeoff stage until it grew into one of India's most dynamic English business news brands.

One of the largest banks in the world- Citibank has appointed Pankaj Vaish as Head of Markets for Citi in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Vaish will shoulder the responsibilities for the fixed income, currencies, credit, commodities and equities businesses of the bank.

The online and mobile video monetization company, Vdopia has recently appointed Lovnish Bhatia as General Manager, Business Development for its India operations. Bhatia that brings on board over 10 years of vast experience from the media industry will take charge of strategic and operational areas of the company. The announcement comes at a time when the company is increasing its business presence within the region with an increased focus on business development as an area.

World Phone- An internet service provider company in India has launched its latest service named Cyclops. This marks the entry of company into the physical security systems market in India which is pegged to reach around $3.5 Billion within next few years growing at a CAGR of 30%.

The Direct to Home (DTH) arm of Zee group has appointed R. C. Venkateish as the new CEO of the company.

Having worked with top international brands in the past like Smithkline Beecham, Nestle India, Gillette, Kellogg India and ESPN Star Sports, Venkateish brings a total of 27 years of rich experience with him on board for the company out of which for around 12 years he has served many global brands.

His last position was with ESPN Star Sports, where he was serving as the Managing Director India and South Asia for the company and looked after the business operations of the company in these markets.