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Freshers’ Joining dates Deferred in Satyam

Freshers’ Joining dates Deferred in Satyam

After the recent turn of unfortunate events for Satyam, the Indian IT major, it is now in the news for deferring the joining dates of 9000 freshers. These freshers were selected from the 2007-2008 batch who were given offer letters during December 2007 to June 2008. The HR head of Satyam, Mr, S.V Krishnan said that all the candidates were emailed regarding [...]
Michael Phelps to be Subway’s new Brand Ambassador

Michael Phelps to be Subway’s new Brand Ambassador

Subway has finalized their partnership deal with Olympic star Michael Phelps. Will this go getter Beijing Olympic star replace good old Jared? So maybe focus of Subway’s health food will shift from weight loss to staying fit and healthy. Subway has used athletes and sportspersons to promote their subs in the past too. Phelps probably will be best [...]
Eco-gambling’s On Central City Agenda

Eco-gambling’s On Central City Agenda

Central City in Colorado, the once popular Rocky Mountain tourist destination, thinks it can create a green gambling atmosphere. Thanks to the mayor Buddy Schmalz, the 500 denizens have become very eco-conscious. And now Schmalz intends to make Colorado the first eco-gambling city in the US. This is how he plans to do it. The University of Colorado [...]
The Diwali Gift Bummer

The Diwali Gift Bummer

This Diwali has not been bringing good news money-wise and by effect, gift-wise. Despite the PM’s claims that India cannot be immune to a global economic slowdown, corporate employess have already started grumbling. Well why not, after all the much-awaited company gifts have either been withdrawn or lessened to an extremely unappreciable economic [...]