The big story: BCCI Expels Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab From IPL; Impact On Deals, Partners
DRDO going to work on Indian operating system – more at the BusinessLine. Remember that India already has BOSS, a Linux based OS from C-DAC.
Blackberry will not be banned in the UAE, reports Bloomberg. ABC News has a list of countries looking to ban BlackBerry.
Economist Taking Intelligent Life To U.S. On iPad Only – Paidcontent
Rajeev Takru Appointed Addl. Secretary (I&B) – Press Information Bureau
FIPB Proposals Approved:
– What’s On IndiaMedia Pvt. Ltd.: Rs. 2.24 crore for Induction of foreign equity to undertake the activityof TV channel for up-linking a non-news and currentaffairs TV channel.
– Hay House Publishers: Rs. 3.21 crore for Ex-post facto approval for increasing the foreign equity participation in a company engaged in the printing of foreign books and its distribution in India
– Zee EntertainmentEnterprises Ltd: Transfer of shares by way of share swap
– Asergis Telecom Services Pvt Ltd., Bangalore: Rs. 0.01 Crore for Transfer of equity shares to non resident to undertake the activities of Voice Mail / Audio text
Too Many Magazine Apps Are Still Walled Gardens – Gigaom
Apparently, Loop Mobile did not meet the eligibility criterion when it had applied for 2G spectrum. The company received spectrum in 21 service areas. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has asked DoT to cancel Loop’s license. More at BusinessLine. Well, does it make a difference. Loop doesn’t appear to have expanded beyond Mumbai still: no revenue from other circles.
The New York Times’ plans for paid content – Editors Weblog
Home appliances co Jaipan has become the 500th latest to launch handsets in India. Press Release. Download their brochure here
The auditor appointed by DoT to audit Reliance Communications‘ books has sought protection against a complaint biled by RCOM. More at BusinessLine
Aadhaar enrolments soon in Orissa, Chhattisgarh – BusinessLine
Google tries self driving car – Google Blog
