This time, the winner is Broadcom!

Wireless chip-maker, Broadcom Corp., has finally managed to win the patent infringement case over digital video compressing against rival Qualcomm Inc. The verdict was declared by a US District Court jury after six hours of deliberation. The suit was filed 1.5 years ago, when Broadcom was accused of infringing on two of Qualcomm’s patents in chip making that power Apple’s video iPods and other digital equipments. This is Broadcom’s second win against Qualcomm on the issue of intellectual property rights.

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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2007

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Boardroom basics

Loro Piana, has the distinct reputation of offering the world’s best quality cashmere wools. Add to this the fashion experience of the bon ton brand Pal Zileri and the result is this suit. Coming from the undisputed fashion capital of the world, Italy, this 100% woolen suit is a perfect example of how a bright 100% pure silk tie can add the oomph to a formal suit. A pure silk corporate white scarf, with bright colour edges maintains the contrast between the tie and the white shirt. Shell out Rs.1,06,000 and notice how making a bold statement in the boardroom becomes as easy as 1, 2, 3...!

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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2007

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Are Times right Now?

Times Now, is the latest entry in the television channel category that provides ‘round-the-clock’ news in English formed through a perfect blend of the most prominent media pool in South Asia (Times Global Broadcasting Co. Ltd, a Bennett, Coleman & Co.) and a world-renowned intelligence group (Reuters). With ground-support of reliable news-sources, both on the national and global front, this channel is well-equipped to educate its viewers with news...and with a total insight!

As an English news channel, capturing a portion of the meager slice of English viewers in the market, undeniably, poses some degree of challenge. And to add to the list of hurdles, competitors like CNN-IBN and NDTV 24x7 are hardly making living any easier. This however does not seem to dishearten Times Now, who has been remarkably successful in carving a niche for itself, through its international appeal and one-of-a-kind display style. It also provides its viewers with a complete package consisting of news, business information as well as special features in lifestyle, fashion and weekend shows. Besides aiming to achieve growth both organically as well as inorganically, Times Now values ‘quality’ above all else to build up force and keep its compet

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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2007

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Insuring growth? Definitely

Part of the well-established HDFC brigade; HDFC Standard Life Insurance is a front runner among the private life insurers in India. It commenced operations in 2000; a year after the sector was thrown open for foreign participation and IRDA was set to frame the rules. Revenues generated through the ‘banking channel’ form a lion’s share in HDFC Standard Life Insurance revenues (premiums) and that is what makes the company unique. In FY 2006, bancassurance accounted for 43% of total business, which the company wants to increase to 50% in FY 2007 – one of the highest in the industry.

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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2007

An IIPM and Malaya Chaudhuri – Arindam Chaudhuri Initiative