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LATEST HEADLINES

Infosys Plans to Raise Staff Pay
Infosys Technologies, is considering raising salaries of all its staff in April, its second such hike since October, as it expects the recovery in demand for technology outsourcing to get stronger as the year progresses.

India Temple Stampede Kills 63
At least 63 people were killed and 100 others injured in a stampede at a Hindu temple in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Combat Dog Suffers from Stress
Out of the 58 bomb-sniffing dogs the Marines have in Afghanistan, only one—a yellow Lab named Gunner—is suffering from severe canine post-traumatic stress disorder.
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U.S. Redraws Afghan Command
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Business & Finance

ANZ Bank Approved for License in India
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group's regional ambitions got a major boost after the group said it has been given in-principle approval for a foreign banking license in India.
Reliance Not Raising Lyondell Bid
Reliance Industries doesn't plan to raise its bid again to take control of petrochemicals maker LyondellBasell Industries, a person close to the deal told Dow Jones Newswires, saying market conditions didn't justify that.
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Heard: Hoping for Eternal Sunshine at Tata Motors
The sun is shining again on Tata Motors. Is this a clear sky or just a break in the clouds?
Ashok Leyland to Invest 30 Billion Rupees in JVs
Ashok Leyland will invest 30 billion rupees ($656.4 million) over the next three years in its joint ventures with Japan's Nissan Motor Co. and U.S.-based John Deere Ltd. to expand its portfolio of commercial vehicles, its managing director said.
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GVK Group Plans to Raise Fund
India's GVK group is planning to sell stakes in its airport and energy divisions to raise $400 million-$500 million to expand the businesses, a senior executive at one of the group companies said.
Suzlon Gets Order from Gujarat State Petronet
India 3G Bid Winners Can Pay Fee in Rupees
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Indian Shares End Tad Lower
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Maximum Money

Building a Pension Plan for Indians
Instead of providing a measly incentive for individuals to open pension accounts, the government needs to market its pension program better and give tax breaks, says Shefali Anand, India personal finance writer.

Opinion

C. Kameswara Rao: Why Is India Shunning Safer Food?
One thing's for sure: The moratorium on genetically modified eggplant wasn't a decision based on science.
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Ron Shelp: The End of AIG's Asian Era

India Chief Mentor

Budget 2010 Puts Money Where Mouth Is for Solar Energy
Ameet Shah and Sourabh Sen on why the 2010-11 budget is such great news for renewable energy, and in particular solar energy, in India.
- The Formula to Fuel Energy Growth
- Be Tenacious, Drink the Tea

WSJIDEBATE

Topic: Does India Need an Annual Budget Speech?
Two Indian students on the WSJIDEBATE panel debate the need for an annual budget speech.
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World

New Hurdle to Iran Sanctions at U.N.
The U.S., still struggling to win China's backing for a new U.N. sanctions against Iran, fears Brazil and Turkey may block action at the Security Council.
Turkey Watches U.S. Vote on Armenia
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China Raises Defense Spending by 7.5%

Business

Gun Control and the Coffee Shop
Starbucks and other chain stores have landed in the middle of a firearms debate, as gun opponents go up against a burgeoning campaign by "open carry" gun advocates.
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Retailers Fared Better in February
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Firms Tap Cash Piles for Deals

Asia

Toyota Rouses Japan on Crisis Response
Japanese companies have started to call in consultants and public relations experts to learn about crisis management, alarmed at the criticism directed at Toyota over its response to its recall crisis.
Singapore Warns of Strait Attack
Malaysia Raises Rates

Europe

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Greece Closes Books on Bond Issue
The Greek government's offering for a 10-year bond drew nearly $20 billion in bids, a move to help cover short-term funding gaps amid an improving debt market.
Papandreou Takes On Family Legacy
Athens to Make Case for EU Aid

Markets

Asia Shares Drop on China Worries
Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday as Wall Street's tepid performance failed to inspire markets. The Nikkei was down 0.3%
Futures Gain After Jobless Claims
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Treasury Slip on Economic Data, Greece

Tech

Apple Sues Google Phone Maker
Apple launched a legal broadside against smart-phone maker HTC, a key Google partner, the latest sign of the escalating tensions between the two companies.
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Facebook in No Rush to 'Friend' Wall Street
Apple Suit Could Pressure HTC

Opinion

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Laboring for Reform in China
Command-and-control economic policies run up against reality.
The Terror of Bollywood
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Life & Style

A Cultural Revival Among Japan's Ainu
After decades of discrimination, a remarkable revival of arts, dance and music -- with a cool, contemporary edge -- is taking place amongst Japan's indigenous Ainu people.
Jaipur Sets Bar for Literary Festivals
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Asia in Photos
Plane crash in India, East Timor's assassination rule, China's CPPCC meeting and more.
Germany Rout Canada 6-0 in Hockey World Cup
The Netherlands defeated New Zealand 3-1 to remain perfect while Germany routed Canada 6-0 for its second biggest win ever in the field hockey World Cup on Wednesday.
The Fight for Manchester United
Facing Red Knights and rebel fans, Manchester United's CEO reiterates that the football club is 'not for sale.'
The End is Near and it's Thanks to the Marketers
K. Srikrishna, founder of Zebu, on the latest threat to Indian civilization and what it has to do with boiling frogs.
Fashion's New Muse: the CEO
Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and other designers are embracing the pantsuit and "matchy-matchy" style.
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Freshening Up Your Style for Spring
Deborah Lloyd, co-president and creative director of Kate Spade New York, has a few key updates in mind for her spring wardrobe.
Dressing for Video Communications
As Webcam meetings and video training have become popular, more businesspeople are taking on-camera dress cues from newscasters.
Pictures of the Day
In today's pictures, police shield themselves at a protest in Indonesia, a plane crashes at an Indian air show, same-sex marriage is legalized in Washington, D.C., and more.
India Celebrates Holi
Indians play with color to celebrate "Holi," the festival of colors, which also heralds the coming of spring.
Sachin - A Legend Through the Years
Sachin Tendulkar of India scored the first ever double-century in one-day international cricket, reaching the landmark against South Africa. Take a look at some big events from his 20-year cricket career.
- Sachin Breaks ODI Record, Slams 200