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IIM-B placements dispel fears of gloomy job scenario

IIM-B placements dispel fears of gloomy job scenario The fears of low placement period for management students in the coming months may prove wrong as the summer placements at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, were encouraging. The placement session ended on Saturday. 

A total of 24% of the batch of 268 students confirmed positions in consulting firms cutting across finance, strategy and marketing functions. The single largest consulting sector recruiter was McKinsey and Co, which took five students. 

Michael Jackson Sued by Saudi Prince

Michael Jackson Sued by Saudi Prince Prince of Bahrain, Sheikh Al

Heather Locklear Charged With DUI – Prescription Drugs

Heather Locklear Charged With DUI – Prescription Drugs According to the Santa Barbara, Calif., District Attorney’s Office, a formal charge for DUI has been laid against Heather Locklear, former star of Melrose Place and who was arrested on 27th September in Montecito, following a 911 call made by a paparazzo reporting Locklear was ‘driving erratically’, who then took proceeded to take photographs of the star and her arrest, selling them later through an intermediary to TMZ.com, a celebrity news site for $27,500.
 

Hydrogen fuel bus from ISRO to be ready by next year

Hydrogen fuel bus from ISRO to be ready by next yearPutting their expertise of the homegrown cryogenic technology for rockets to use, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) scientists have successfully developed a project which will further enhance their reputation - hydrogen fuel cells to power an automobile bus.

After two years of tedious efforts, the scientists are now readying for the fuel cells to be fitted into a bus. In fact, the first proto-model of the bus is already assembled and is expected to hit the road by next year.

FWICE ready to consider the proposal of marginal hike

FWICE ready to consider the proposal of marginal hikeWith the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) strike - in effect from November 9 in Mumbai - the shooting and editing work of about 60 shows and serials of a dozen entertainment channels has come to a standstill, forcing the broadcasters to re-run old shows.

An additional demand of Rs 12.3 lakh per shift to the 35,000 workers of the Mumbai-based television industry has put the weekly advertising revenue of Rs 35-40 crore generated by the general entertainment channels under pressure.

‘Nandi Awards’ function – a grand show

‘Nandi Awards’ function – a grand showThe Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Dr YS Rajasekhar Reddy has announced that the state government plans to institute a national award in the name of Telugu film legend B N Reddy from next year.

The CM was speaking at the state government-sponsored ‘Nandi Awards’ presentation fete. The function was held on Sunday in a grand manner with much pomp and gaiety for the first time in its history - the venue, LB stadium, was packed with thousands of film enthusiasts!

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