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Citra Lime/Lemon Soft Drink by Coca Cola

2012-02-13T13:49:00.001+05:30

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Mumbai, 13 February 2012: Coca Cola, leading soft drink maker will relaunch its Citra brand of lime drink soon, reports ET.

Citra to be priced 20% cheaper will be positioned against the currenly available lime and lemon drinks such as Sprite, Limca, Mountain Dew and 7Up.

Sprite and Limca is owned by Coca Cola where as Mountain Dew and 7Up is PepsiCo's brands.

As per studies the lemon based drinks has holds the main part of the market share in the soft drink industry of India. Currently Thumps Up is the no.1 soft drink in India followed by Sprite as per company figures. Limca and 7up are also favourites of Indian youth.

Earlier brands Citra and Goldspot were phased out for the introduction of Coca Cola's global brands Sprite and Fanta during their entry to Indian market.

Stylish New Mahindra Xylo 2012 Launched

2012-02-08T20:35:00.000+05:30

Mumbai, 8 February 2012: Mahindra and Mahindra limited, Leading utility vehicle maker in India has unveiled the 'Stylish New Xylo'. The new Xylo is offered in five variants and in three engine options which includes a 120 BHP mHawk engine.

The Xylo sports 50 new changes and features, one of which being the Voice Command technology which enables the customers to control the vehicle with thirty feature actions.

The stylish new Xylo, available in 5variants
D2
D4
E4
E8
E9

The models are priced from Rs. 7.37 lakhs and are available in the following colours
Diamond White,
Fiery Black,
Toreador Red,
Java Brown,
Mist Silver
Rocky Beige.

Key highlights of the new Xylo are –
o Stylish looks
o Premium interiors
o Advanced technology & features
o Luxurious space & comfort

 Xylo’s new avatar packs over 50 styling changes & new features
 The stylish new Xylo has an exciting new look with

o New front facia with redesigned headlamps, grill, bumper, airdams &
bonnet with integrated Mahindra logo
o Pronounced wheel arches, New footstep with redesigned mudflaps
o Roof rails with rear spoiler

The stylish new XYLO boasts of premium new interiors featuring:
o Genuine Italian leather upholstery
o Sleek two tone dashboard & new centre console
o Glossy Wood Interior Panels

 All New Xylo now available in 5 variants with the top-end E9 variant sporting the
advanced mHawk engine & new 5 MT 320 transmission.

 It is available in 6 attractive colour options – Diamond White, Fiery Black, Toreador
Red, Java Brown, Mist Silver and Rocky Beige.

 Pioneering Voice Command Technology for Vehicle commands (for example:
headlamps on/off, doors lock/unlock, wipers on/off, etc) with over 30 commands & 15
security warnings in top end E9 variant – for the first time ever in the auto industry.

 New Xylo is packed with safety features like Airbags, ABS with EBD, Intellipark
Reverse Assist etc. in higher end E8 & E9 variants.

 All new Xylo E9 will be open for bookings in a phased manner at Mahindra dealerships,
while other variants of stylish new Xylo will be available at all personal channel
dealerships of Mahindra from February 8, 2012.

The Most Trusted Brands in India 2012: Top Brands Indian's Admire

2012-02-07T06:19:00.002+05:30

Chennai, 7 February 2012: Nokia, Finland based mobile phone manufacturer has been rated as the most trusted brand in India. The India's most trusted brand 2012 study was released by the Brand Trust Report which was calculated by measuring 61 tangible and intangible aspects of brand trust.

Nokia has been rated as the most trusted brand, second year in a row. Nokia is followed by India's own Tata in the second spot. Korean electronic giants LG and Samsung secured the third and fourth spots respecively overtaking Japanese manufacturer Sony. Maruti Suzuki is in the sixth place followed by Bajaj, LIC, Airtel and Reliance in the first ten spots.

Category wise trusted brands in India are as follows

Alchoholic Beverage- Kingfisher
Automobile - Maruti Suzuki
Apparels (Fabric) - Raymond
Insurance - LIC
Beauty - Ponds
Branded fashion - Armani
Construction - DLF
Diversified consumer products - Hindustan Lever
Diversified Business - Tata
Bath - Lux
Appliances - LG
Electronics Sony
Internet - Google
Paints - Asian Paints
TV News Channel - Aaj Tak
Footwear - Bata
Watches - Titan
Camera - Canon
Retail Multi brand outlet - Big Bazaar
Technology - HP
Domestic airlines- Air India
Foreign Airlines - Emirates
Mobile telephony - Airtel
Sports accesories - Reebok
Food and Beverage - Pepsi
Tea - Tata Tea
Healthcare - Dabur
Retail - KFC
Four wheelers - Maruti Suzuki
Car Brand - Maruti Suzuki Dzire
Luxury car brand - BMW

Junglee.com Online Shopping Website by Amazon launched

2012-02-02T21:25:00.000+05:30

New Delhi, 2 February 2011: Amazon.com, the leading online shopping website in the internet has launched a India-specific website named Junglee.com. The new website Junglee.com is different from conventional online shopping website, in the sense it only directs customers to the various online and offline retailers who offers best deals. Thus customers cannot buy on Junglee, they can only buy online by visiting the target link in the seller’s website.

Junglee is an online shopping service by Amazon which enables customers to find and discover products from online and offline retailers in India and from Amazon.com. Junglee organizes massive selection and multiple buying options from hundreds of sellers, and leverages Amazon’s proven technologies and millions of customer reviews to help customers make smart purchase decisions.

Currently Amazon Junglee offers shopping options for more than 1.2 crore including more than 90 lakh books, and 30 lakh products from more than 14,000 Indian and global brands. Junglee features more than 25 categories including mobile phones, cameras, toys & games, baby products, books, music, movies & TV, clothing, jewellery, kitchen & home products.

The various retailers available at Junglee.com include Homeshop18.com, UniverCell, Hidesign, Gitanjali, The Bombay Store, Fabindia, Bata India Ltd, Dabur Uveda, Microsoft India Store, Reebok and Amazon itself.

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth's Biggest Selection. Amazon.com, Inc. seeks to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories such as Books; Movies, Music & Games; Digital Downloads; Electronics & Computers; Home & Garden; Toys, Kids & Baby; Grocery; Apparel, Shoes & Jewelry; Health & Beauty; Sports & Outdoors; and Tools, Auto & Industrial. Amazon Web Services provides Amazon's developer customers with access to in-the-cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon's own back-end technology platform, which developers can use to enable virtually any type of business. The new latest generation Kindle is the lightest, most compact Kindle ever and features the same 6-inch, most advanced electronic ink display that reads like real paper even in bright sunlight. Kindle Touch is a new addition to the Kindle family with an easy-to-use touch screen that makes it easier than ever to turn pages, search, shop, and take notes - still with all the benefits of the most advanced electronic ink display. Kindle Touch 3G is the top of the line e-reader and offers the same new design and features of Kindle Touch, with the unparalleled added convenience of free 3G. Kindle Fire is the Kindle for movies, TV shows, music, books, magazines, apps, games and web browsing with all the content, free storage in the Amazon Cloud, Whispersync, Amazon Silk (Amazon's new revolutionary cloud-accelerated web browser), vibrant color touch screen, and powerful dual-core processor.

Amazon and its affiliates operate websites, including www.amazon.com, www.amazon.co.uk, www.amazon.de, www.amazon.co.jp, www.amazon.fr, www.amazon.ca, www.amazon.cn, www.amazon.it, and www.amazon.es.

Apple replaces HP as the No. 1 PC maker in the world

2012-01-31T20:43:00.000+05:30

New Delhi, 31 January 2012: Apple Inc became the world's biggest computer manufacturer overtaking Hewlett-Packard (HP) in the sales accounted during the fourth quarter of the financial year. Apple secured the top spot with the help of its flagship model - the iPad tablet.

According to the research firm, Canalys, the global personal computer market rose 16 percent with the support provided by the tablet market, but the non-tablet market fell 0.4 percent last year.

Apple sold 37.04 million iPhones and 15.43 million iPad tablets last year and plans to launch the new version of both in the coming year. Dell computers comes third in the sales.

Parle 'Happy Happy' choco-chip cookie launched

2012-01-30T19:58:00.000+05:30

New Delhi, 30 January 2012: Parle, India;s leading biscuit and confectionary maker has launched its first choco-chip cookie named 'Happy Happy'. 'Happy Happy' is available in packs of 45 and 85 grams at a price of Rs. 5 and 10 respectively.

Currently Parle sells the following products in the Indian market

Biscuits
Parle G
KrackJack
Monaco
Kreams
Hide & Seek
Hide & Seek Milano
Hide & Seek Bourbon
Parle Actifit Digestive Marie
Parle Marie
Milk Shakti
Nimkin
20-20 Cookies
Golden Arcs
Festo

Sweets
Melody
Mango bites
Chox
Kaccha Mango bites
Poppins

Snacks
Monaco Smart Chips
Other Snacks
Parle's Wafers
Fulltoss

Maruti A-Star 2012 "Spiced - Up" version launched

2012-01-28T22:19:00.001+05:30

New Delhi, 28 January 2012: Maruti Suzuki, the leading car manufacturer in India has unveiled the revamped version of the Maruti A-Star in a "Spiced - Up" form . The new A-star has contemporary styling, dynamic handling and ride quality, best in class turning radius, power, flat torque and superior performance

In its newest "Spiced - Up" form, A-star, sports completely revamped interiors. The dual 'grey and beige' interiors impart freshness to the offering.

Complimented by rich beige upholstery, the interiors are refreshing and new for the segment. Smart interplay of colors, imparts roominess.

Maruti Suzuki engineers reworked on the front headrests to give a roomier feeling to the interiors.

The 50:50 rear split seats have enhanced user convenience and boot space usage. In addition, useful and handy cubby holes, bottle holders have been created for passenger comfort and ease.

The dynamic and active sporty stance of the A-star is now accentuated by integrating a sporty rear spoiler.

Powered by state-of-the-art, light weight, 998cc K10B petrol engine, A-star offers fuel-efficiency car 19 kilometers per litre, as tested by ARAI, Pune. Incidentally, A-star was the first model in Maruti Suzuki stable to have the K-series engine. The engine offers power of 67ps @ 6200 rpm and torque of 90Nm @ 3500 rpm. The flat torque curve comes in handy while negotiating the stop-go city traffic conditions with ease.

As a flagship export model, A-Star has clocked cumulative sales of over 3.81 lakh units. It is one of those rare models in Maruti Suzuki stable where the international sales have by far exceeded the domestic sales numbers.

Maruti Suzuki has exported over 2.81 lakh units, primarily in the European markets as Netherlands, Italy, UK, Spain, Germany. Other markets which have appreciated the A-star for its high fuel efficiency and low emissions include Australia, and South Africa. Interestingly, A-star is exported in over 130 variants.

Maruti Suzuki A-star is one of the most awarded cars in MSIL stable; it bagged the 'Car of the year' felicitation from leading auto magazines, Topgear, Zigwheels and Autocar. It was also rated 'Most fuel efficient car', in the world by Global green challenge Australia, 2nd most environmental friendly car by VCD Germany and Total Customer Satisfaction Award in 2009-10, 2010-11.

Price

Variant LXi VXi VXi AT ZXi * ZXi (optional) (with ABS and Airbags)
Price (Rupees Ex showroom Delhi) 366,618 397,268 447,175 422,250 440,503
*New variant

Colours available

Glistening Grey * Paradise Blue Bright Red Pearl Arctic White
Pearl Caffeine Brown * Silky Silver Midnight Black
*New Colours

India's Most Expensive Bath Soap - Mysore Sandal Millennium Sandal Fragrance Soap

2012-01-27T22:59:00.000+05:30

Bangalore, 27 January 2012: Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KS&DL) has launched India's most expensive bath soap - Mysore Sandal Millennium sandal fragrance soap. One unit of the soap will costs Rs. 720.

The soap manufactured and marketed by Karanataka state owned KS&DL was launched by Karnataka Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda.

The Millennium soap is produced from exclusive vegetable oils mixed with special conditioners, milk protein, moisturizers, Vitamin-E, Jojoba-Mimosa and pure sandalwood oil. The claims to improve complexion, moisturizes skin and retains the skin glow.The high cost is due to the presence of sandalwood oil in the soap. As per the company the sandal soap contains 3% pure sandalwood oil in it. The current value of 1 litre of sandalwood oil in India is Rs. 2 Lakhs.

The present most expensive soap brand sold in India is Mysore Sandal Classic, also produced by KS&DL, priced at Rs 75.

KS & DL plans to sell the luxury soap through five-star hotels, hypermalls, super bazaars and other major stores and also to export the soap to the UK, US, Malaysia, West Asia etc.

The Hindu vs The Times of India TV Advertisement Duel

2012-01-27T20:51:00.000+05:30

Leading English newspaper from south India 'The Hindu' has come up with an advertisement against the 'Times of India' ad campaign which mocked the newspaper delivering news which makes the readers sleep.

The controversial ad from TOI in connection with their Chennai edition launch is given below

Wake up to the Times of India

The Hindu has struck back with a stunning ad against the Times of India. Watch the ad below

Stay ahead with The Hindu

Maruti Alto, best-selling small car in the world 2011

2012-01-27T19:24:00.001+05:30

New Delhi, 27 January 2012: Maruti Alto retained its title as the best-selling small car in the world in the year 2011 from a single country.

Alto emerged as the most sold hatchback in the world by selling 310,000 units in India. VW Golf came second with 293,454 units sold in Brazil and Fiat Uno came third with 273,537 units sold in Brazil. However Volkswagen Golf has also sold 258,059 units in Germany making it the highest seller taking different markets into consideration.

Fiat Uno recorded the fastest selling rate in Brazil. The fifth and sixth places has been secured by Suzuki Wagon R (Japan) and Cherry QQ (China)

LIC Jeevan Ankur Life Insurance Plan for Parents

2012-01-24T00:03:00.001+05:30

New Delhi, 23 January 2012: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched Jeevan Ankur, its first life insurance product in which children as direct beneficiaries.

LIC’s Jeevan Ankur is a conventional with profits plan, specially designed to meet the educational and other needs of your child. If you are the parent of a child aged upto 17 years, LIC’s Jeevan Ankur is the most suitable insurance plan for you which ensures that your responsibilities are met whether you survive or not and without depending on anyone else.

The risk cover under this plan will be on your life as a parent and the named child shall be the nominee under the plan. The policy term shall be based on the age at maturity of the child.

a) Minimum Sum Assured : Rs. 100,000

b) Maximum Sum Assured : No Limit

(The Sum Assured shall be in multiples of Rs. 5000/-)

c) Minimum Age at entry for Life Assured : 18 years (completed)

d) Maximum Age at entry for Life Assured : 50 years (nearest birthday)

e) Maximum Maturity Age for Life Assured : 75 years (nearest birthday)

f) Minimum Age at entry for child : 0 years (last birthday)

g) Maximum Age at entry for child : 17 years ( last birthday)

h) Minimum Term : Higher of (18 – age of child, 8) years

i) Maximum Term : (25 – age of child) years

For more details visit http://www.licindia.in

Nokia Shop: Buy Nokia Phones Online from Indiatimes

2012-01-18T22:31:00.001+05:30

Mumbai, 18 January 2012: Indiatimes, one of the leading online shopping website and handset maker Nokia has launched the first exclusive online shopping portal for Nokia products. The Nokia Store by Indiatimes available at http://nokia.indiatimes.com/ will deliver mobile phones and accessories from Nokia directly to the consumers.

Indiatimes.com Shopping portal managed by Times Internet Limited (TIL) became the official online partner of Nokia in India with this agreement. As per the agreement Nokia website will point users to the Indiatimes Nokia shop and provide option to buy the product online. The portal also offers EMI option for three, six months and also a seven day return policy.

Currently the Nokia shop features Nokia phones including
Nokia Lumia
Smart Phones
Dual Sim Phones
Touch and Type
Qwerty
Touch Screen
Value Phones etc

The portal now offers upto 10% off on selected models too.

Sun Life, Gemini Life, Sun TV RI Channels launched

2012-01-10T05:42:00.000+05:30

Chennai, 10 January 2012: Sun Tv Network has launched three new pay channels -

Sun Life Tamil Channel
Sun TV RI(Rest of India) Tamil channel
Gemini Life Telugu Channel

Sun Life and Gemini Life are lifestyle channels focussing in health, relegion, education whereas the Sun TV resto of India will showcase news and programmes from rest of India other than Tamil Nadu.

Last week Sun Tv launched free action channels in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. The company now has 32 TV channels, which includes 12 in Tamil, nine in Telugu, seven in Kanada and four channels in Malayalam languages

ICICI Bank launches Facebook Banking

2012-01-08T09:14:00.003+05:30

New Delhi, 6 January 2012: ICICI Bank, one of the leading private banks in India has become the first Indian bank to offer banking facilities through Facebook. ICICI Bank has opened an interface to perform banking functions through "Your Bank Account" application available in the Bank's Facebook page www.facebook.com/icicibank

The bank posted the following on Facebook banking in its FB page yesterday

The 'Bank Account' App is hosted on secured ICICI Bank servers and is made available on Facebook through a secure SSL connection.
ICICI Bank has not transferred any data to Facebook. Your bank account information can only be accessed by you through your 'Bank Account' App on Facebook after successful registration which incorporates strong 2 factor authentication and setting up a personalised password. As long as you don't share this information with others, no one can access your account through Facebook.

Currently through your 'Bank Account' App on Facebook you can view account details, mini statement and few service requests like applying for debit card.

To get started on the ‘Your Bank Account’ App, visit http://on.fb.me/z8AinP

This App lets you access your information only after authenticating your Debit Card Pin and Password. As long as you don't share this information with others, no one can access your account.

Photograph of John Terry as Warning in Gold Flake Cigarette Pack hits Controversy

2012-01-04T17:18:00.000+05:30

New Delhi, 4 January, 2011: The anti-smoking warning image released by the Government of India has hit controversy as the photograph used in the warnings are of English football captain John Terry.

The cigarette packages like Gold Flake by ITC carried the warning "Smoking Kills" with the picture of John Terry superimposed with images of damaged lungs.

The management company of John Terry is considering legal action for using his photograph without permission in the cigarette packets.

Savings bank account number portability in India soon

2012-01-03T19:41:00.000+05:30

New Delhi, 3 January 2012: Ministry of Finance India plans savings bank account number portability, in the lines of the mobile number portability.

The ministry plans to introduce SB account number portability in India soon which will allow the customer to retain the account number and change the bank.

This was confirmed by financial services secretary D K Mittal in a press meet. He added that banks introudce identification code, know your customers (KYC) norms and core banking solution ( CBS) before implementing the savings bank account number portability.

G'Five Mobile Phone price slashed upto 30% in India

2012-01-03T19:23:00.001+05:30

New Delhi, 3 January 2012: G'Five, the leading Chinese mobile handset manufacturer has slashed the prices of all its models from 10-30 per cent.

The reduced prices range between Rs. 1000 - 4500. The step has taken by surprise by other manufacturers as the trend is to increase the price of handsets due to the depreciation in rupee.

“Our low-end phone has camera, 1.8-inch screen and music player. The prices have gone down below Rs 1,000. Our high-end phone is a projector phone, which was earlier priced at over Rs 6,000 and now we are selling it for Rs 4,500,” Mr Pathak, Managing Director of Kingtech Electronics, a G’Five group company said.

50% Discount for Blackberry Playbook Tablet, Buy one for Rs.13,490

2011-12-28T23:30:00.000+05:30

New Delhi, 28 December 2011: Blackberry maker Research in Motion (RIM) has announced a heavy discount of 50% for its tablet models under Blackberry Playbook series. The limited period offer to be available till December 2011 is as follows:

16 GB – INR 13,490/-
32 GB – INR 15,990/-
64 GB – INR 24,490/-

Specifications

1 GHz dual-core processor
1 GB RAM
Symmetric multi-processing
Built-in support for HTML 5
Email, calendar, BBM™, tasks, documents and more
BlackBerry security and data efficiency
Rich stereo sound
Dual HD video cameras
3 MP high definition forward-facing camera
5 MP high definition rear-facing camera
1080p HD video; H.264, MPEG4, WMV HDMI video output
Micro USB and Micro HDMI
7" LCD display, 1024 x 600 screen resolution
5.1" x 7.6" x 0.4" (130mm x 194mm x 10mm)

0.9 lbs (400g)
Built-in Micro USB connector
Multi-touch capacitive screen
Wi-Fi® 802.11 a/b/g/n
Rapid development environment
Reliable BlackBerry Tablet OS, powered by QNX technology
Supports POSIX OS, SMP, Open GL, BlackBerry® 6, WebKit,
Adobe Flash, Java® and Adobe Mobile AIR

Dhirubhai Ambani Memorial at Chorwad reunites Ambani brothers

2011-12-28T22:26:00.001+05:30

New Delhi, 28 December 2011: The Ambani brothers Mukesh and Anil reunited on their fathers Dhirubhai Ambani's 80th Birth anniversary. The estranged brothers united after a long time in presence of their family members for the inauguration of the Dhirubhai Ambani memorial.

Family guru Rameshbhai Oza inaugurated the memorial in the presence of Kokilaben, her two sons and daughters, Dipti Salgaonkar and Neena Kothari. The memorial setup at Chorwad town in Junagadh district will be made public on 16th January 2012, media reports.

NDTV Car & Bike Awards 2012 Car of the Year 2011: Hyundai Verna

2011-12-18T23:47:00.001+05:30

New Delhi, 18 December 2011: The 7th NDTV Car & Bike Awards 2012 for the cars that hit the market during the year 2011 has been announced. Key awards also include Car of the Year 2011, Two Wheeler of the Year 2011, Car Manufacturer of the Year, Two Wheeler Manufacturer of the Year and Automotive Man of the Year.

The winners for this year are as follows:

CarsSmall Car of the Year: Honda Brio
Premium Hatchback of the Year: Maruti Suzuki Swift
Compact Sedan of the Year: Hyundai Verna

Mid-size Sedan of the Year: Volkswagen Jetta
Full-size Sedan of the Year: Volvo S60
Premium Sedan of the Year: Audi A6

Performance Car of the Year: Audi RS5
Supercar of the Year: Ferrari 458 Italia/Spider
Import Car of the Year: Audi A8L

SUV of the Year : Mahindra XUV 500
Premium SUV of the Year : BMW X1
Import SUV of the Year : Range Rover Evoque

CNB Viewers’ Choice Car: Hyundai Verna
Car Manufacturer of the Year: Mahindra & Mahindra
Car of the Year: Hyundai Verna

Two Wheelers

Motorcycle up to 160cc: Hero Impulse
Motorcycle up to 250cc : Honda CBR250R
Import Two Wheeler of the Year: Hyosung GT650N

CNB Viewers’ Choice Two Wheeler: Honda CBR250R
Two Wheeler Manufacturer of the Year: India Yamaha Motor
Two Wheeler of The Year: Honda CBR 250R

Sensex, Nifty at 2 year low

2011-12-16T19:15:00.001+05:30

Mumbai, 16 December 2011: Indian stock indices Nifty and Sensex stumbled to two year low when Sensex tumbled 345 points to close at 15,491.4 and Nifty lost 92 points to close at 4,651.60.

Eventhough the exchanges started good in the morning with gains of more than 150 points in Sensex it lost all those in the second half of the trade.

As per experts the shares plunged after the announcement of Reserve Bank of India announcing that the Cash Reserve Ration (CRR) will remain unchanged.

Reliance Industries, L&T, SBI, BHEL, Coal India, DLF, ICICI Bank, TCS, TATA Steel were the main loosers today.

New Honda City 2012 with Sun Roof, Cruise Control

2011-12-14T13:53:00.001+05:30

New Delhi, 14 December, 2011: Honda Siel Cars India limited has launched the new Honda City in India.

The new Honda City is similar to the earlier model with some cosmetic upgrades and added features. The car offers a new chrome gront grille, restlyed front and rear bumper and new tail lights, alloys on the exterior. The interior changes include beige interiors, modern centre ccontol panel, chrome fittings, blue meter graphics ect.

The new Honda City has an enhanced ground clearance of 165 mm, that is 5mm more than earlier version. Honda also offers a newly introduced V Sunroof version which is available in manual and automatic transmission. Other new features in the car include Cruise control system, turn indicators on the ORVM etc. Two new colours Carnelian Red Pearl and Sparkling Brown Metallic have been introduced first time in the Honda line-up.

The new Honda City 2012 is available in 5 variants – Corporate, E, S, V MT/AT and V (Sunroof) MT/AT.

Prices ex showroom Delhi:

1.5 Corporate (MT) : Rs. 6.99 Lacs
1.5 E (MT) : Rs. 7.70 Lacs
1.5 S (MT) : Rs. 8.20 Lacs
1.5 V (MT): Rs. 8.70 Lacs
1.5 V (AT) Leather : Rs. 9.42 Lacs
1.5 V (MT) Sunroof: Rs. 9.50 lacs
1.5 V (AT) Sunroof : Rs. 10.22 Lacs

Infosys becomes the most influential stock in Sensex, Nifty

2011-12-14T06:22:00.000+05:30

Mumbai, 14 December 2011: Infosys has become the most influential stock in the Mumbai stock market index 'Sensex'. Infosys replaced Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries to the second place due to the bad performance of the latter in the last one year.

Infosys has 10.25% weightage in Sensex, whereas Reliance Industries has only 10.08% weightage. In Nifty also Infosys remains the most influential stock followed by Reliance. Reliance has been leading the Sensex and Nifty for a long time, however the weightage can change since it is calculated on a daily basis.

Other companies who influence the stock indicies in India include HDFC (HDFC Bank, HDFC) and Tata group (TCS, Tata Motors, Tata Steel) of companies.

Based on overall market Reliance Industries is the country's most valued firm, followed by TCS, ONGC, Coal India and Infosys.

Nissan Sunny Diesel XL, XV

2011-12-13T19:16:00.001+05:30

Chennai, 13 December 2011: Nissan Motor India Private Ltd. has launched the diesel variant of its mid-sized sedan, the Nissan Sunny, in India.

Nissan Sunny Diesel is available in two variants, the XL and the XV. The car is available in six colors – Bronze Grey, Blade Silver, Storm White, Sapphire Blue, Onyx Black and Brick Red. Sunny Diesel is available for Rs 7,98,000 (XL) and Rs 8,78,000 (XV), ex-showroom, New Delhi.

The car features a K9K diesel engine and has a fuel efficiency of 21.64 kmpl (ARAI certified). Built at the Nissan plant in Chennai, the diesel variant is powered by a modern 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder K9K engine delivering 86PS of power @ 3750 rpm and a maximum torque of 200 Nm @ 2000 rpm. The smooth five speed manual transmission helps to provide both fuel efficiency and a powerful, engaging drive.

Safety features in the car include Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Engine Immobilizer and Airbags.

Bookings for the car is open at Nissan dealerships across the country.

Most Shared Advertisement in YouTube 2011

2011-12-10T06:51:00.001+05:30

New Delhi, December 10, 2011: Popular technology website Mashable has published the list of YouTube's most shared advertisement of 2011.

The viral videos in the form of advertisements had more than 18 million shares a day. The Volksvagen ad titled "The Force" was identified as the most shared commercial in YouTube. Some of the other ads included Angry Birds Live, Royal Wedding, "Poneis Malditos" (Nissan), "Contrex - Ma Contrexperience - 97s" (Nestle), "Carlsberg Stunt with Bikers in Cinema" (Carlsburg), McDonald’s Philippines New Commercial 2011 "BFGF" (McDonald's), "Unbelievable David Beckham" (Pepsi), "Unleash Your Fingers" (Samsung).

As per the report the most shared commercial in YouTube for Volkswagen Passat. Watch below