It has been learnt that the spate of layoffs in IT industry is entering the sphere of India finally and Microsoft, the globally renowned multinational computer technology corporation, is leading the way. What shall be the impact on Indian scenario? It is too early to say, according to experts, but it is evident that the impact will be decisive. Reason? The only reason is that one percent of Microsoft’s workforce in India will become jobless. It is to be noted that the company has already rendered its employees in Bangalore and Hyderabad notices regarding the dismissal.
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When the whole nation is witnessing the test of democracy through election, Bharti Airtel, the prominent telecom operator of India is busy in its own job and has introduced two new entry packages for Digital TV, its direct-to-home (DTH) service. The packages have been priced at Rs.1,850 and Rs.2,000 and do offer a three-month free subscription to an assortment of bouquets of channels and interactive services.
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It is true that H1N1 flu has not been able to make India kowtow before it but the same country is leaving no stone unturned to stub it out. In this regard the Pune-based Serum Institute of India is taking the initiative in conjunction with Ocimum Biosolutions and Dr. Suresh Mittal, a researcher in Purdue University. It is to be noted that the dreadful H1N1 flu is unabated and according to WHO, the virus has the potency to victimize up to two billion people throughout the world if the current outbreak turns into a pandemic.
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How can swine flu be controlled? This is the biggest question of the day and the answer is apparent as well. There is the pressing need of a huge production of generics and these are able to restrain further extension of swine flu, according to experts. How are different affected countries contending with this perilous disease then? Well, they are relying on only one weapon – Tamiflu but it can treat only a small fraction of the population.
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It has come to the knowledge that Wal-Mart is getting interested in the business of medical clinics yet again and hence, these days it is busy in rebuilding that business. However, at this time, the concentration is on building partnership with hospitals. Is this a new approach? In no way since the notion of medical business has been in the focus of Wal-Mart for years. It should be remembered that company spoke of having 400 walk-in clinics by 2010, near the beginning of last year. What did happen later on? The plan proved to be disastrous and of the 78 clinics that were in operation at the beginning of 2008, only 17 could operate.
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