Business, Finance & Stock Market updates for February 22, 2008

Fashion show showcases dazzling jewellery
Donning exquisite white metal diamond jewellery, models sashayed down the ramp at a fashion show held at the plush Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi on Thursday. ANI

Gold loses its lustre in Amritsar due to VAT rules
Punjab has traditionally been a paradise for those who love traditional jewellery, gold, platinum and silver items studded with precious stones. ANI

12th Wharton India Economic Forum 2008 to be held on March 22
The 12th Annual Wharton India Economic Forum 2008 (WIEF) will be held in Philadelphia on March 22. ANI

Minorities Front demands Constitutional status for Minorities Commission
All India Minorities Front (AIMF) President S. M Asif has urged the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, to introduce a bill during the forthcoming Budget Session of Parliament to grant Constitutional status to the Minorities Commission. ANI

Manipal Cure and Care launches first Bangalore center
Manipal Cure and Care [MCC], Indias first comprehensive health and wellness centre, today commenced its retail operations in Bangalore with the inauguration of its first 10,500 sq ft outlet at Koramangala in a neighbourhood street format. ANI

Manipal Cure and Care Launches First Bangalore Center
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The 12th Wharton India Economic Forum 2008: 'India | Imagine'
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Amazon.com Launches Amazon Currency Converter: Now International Customers Can Shop and Purchase in Local Currency
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Callaway Golf Company Declares Dividend
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Platinum Equity's Acquisition of Delphi Steering Approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Court
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Blackboard Announces Opening of Australian Datacentre Servicing the Asia Pacific Region
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Hawaii's Outrigger Enterprises Appointed Exclusive Manager for New Luxury Resort at Phuket, Thailand
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Mark Williams Appointed CFO, Europe and Asia, News Corporation
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Satyam sets-up Life Sciences Center of Excellence focused at delivering enhanced ROI to global clientele
Center of Excellence (CoE) focused on enhancing ROI & time- to- market through innovative integrated solutions for Life Sciences industry; While physically located at Hyderabad, the CoE will be virtually available to customers across the globe Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide

CM gives a fillip to Pilot Project for cluster development
A meeting was convened by the Hon'ble Chief Minister in Mantralaya to discuss the issues of redevelopment of old and dilapidated buildings in the Island city. Concept PR

Britannia launches Tiger Banana fortified with IRON ZOR
IRON ZOR helps make minds sharper and body stronger Solus Media

Samsung launches its entry level, colour phone Guru100
Boosts Samsung colour phone presence in the sub Rs 2000 segment; Comes with a 9 hour battery talk time Integral PR