Author Archives: Samron Jude
Bajaj to unveil most expensive 100 cc bike in January
Indian auto giant Bajaj Auto, is all set to unveil its most advanced and expensive 100 cc bike in the month of January, 2013. K Srinivas, the president of Bajaj Auto said that apart from being the most expensive motorcycle in the 100 cc segment,...
LG launches Optimus Vu in India
South Korean giant LG electronics has launched its tablet, Optimus Vu for the Indian market. The Optimus Vu has been priced at Rs. 34,500 and is expected to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Note II.
The Optimus Vu has a 5 inch screen...
Kingfisher Airlines remains grounded as DGCA suspends license
Indian airline carrier Kingfisher Airlines has failed to respond to the deadline of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), as a result the DGCA has now suspended the license of the airline as of October 20, 2012. The problem-prone...
Starbucks debuts in India
US based Coffee giant Starbucks served its first cup of coffee in India, on October 19, 2012. The American global coffee company will serve a Cappucino Cafe Latte for between Rs 95 and Rs. 135 depending on the size of the drink, while iced beverages...
Karbonn to launch 3G Agnee tablet in India by Diwali
Indian handset manufacturer Karbonn said that it will soon be launching a 3G tablet in the country in the holiday season. The statement from the company came on October 16, 2012. The company said that the new tablet known as Agnee, will be launched...
All Nippon Airways announces restart of flights to Myanmar
Japan’s largest airline, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has restarted its direct flights to Yangon which is Myanmar’s capital on October 15, 2012. The direct flights to Yangon have been restarted, after a gap of about 12 years, and has also renewed...
Softbank to buy US based Sprint Nextel
Softbank, the Japanese based telecom operator, is now attempting a $25 billion buy-in to the US telecom market. The deal will also include the takeover of US based Sprint Nextel. If the deal works out then this could result in one of Japan Inc’s...
Hitachi inaugurates new European Rail Research Centre
Japan based company Hitachi Europe Ltd on October 10, 2012, announced the launch of its European Rail Research Centre. The new research centre has been opened to support the global growth of Hitachi’s social innovation business.
The new...
Toyota to recall 7.43 million vehicles for power window defect
Auto manufacturer Toyota said that it will be recalling 7.3 million vehicles globally, citing the risk of fire which could be caused due to a power-window defect. The announcement was made on October 10, 2012. The defect could affect popular...
253 people suffer food poisoning after consuming bentos
On September 30, 2012, more than 250 people had been treated for food poisoning after they had consumed ‘bento lunches’. The Saitama health officials said that the bento lunch boxes were provided by a Koshigaya based caterer.
Patients...