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Khakhar gets second term as IIT-Bombay director
Devang Khakhar was first appointed as the IIT-B director in January 2009
 "Khakhar gets second term as IIT-Bombay director")
HRD ministry brokers peace in AICTE-UGC row
UGC to regulate degree awarding B-Schools, AICTE to look at PGDM courses
 "HRD ministry brokers peace in AICTE-UGC row")
Devang Khakhar gets second term as IIT-Bombay director
Panel consisting of J J Irani, Anil Kakodkar and others clear appointment
 "Devang Khakhar gets second term as IIT-Bombay director")
IIM Bill goes in the cold storage
Sources say the Bill is not likely to be passed anytime soon and its fate rests with the next govt
 "IIM Bill goes in the cold storage")
Govt meeting today on AICTE role
SC last year ruled that regulator was not empowered to lay down rules for technical courses
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MICE traffic is important for mid-segment players: Sudhir Sinha
Interview with COO, Best Western
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TVS finds momentum in scooters again
As more riders buy scooters, it has gained share with its latest launch, Jupiter
 "TVS finds momentum in scooters again")
No flying start for Dove's Elixir
However, HUL's premium hair oil has got its packaging right, say analysts
 "No flying start for Dove's Elixir")
We fill a needed niche and we aim to keep it that way: Ambarish Datta
Interview with Managing Director, BSE Institute Ltd
 "We fill a needed niche and we aim to keep it that way: Ambarish Datta")
B-schools bank on counsellors for a good placement season
Instances of students rejecting job offers not meeting their expectations rising
 "B-schools bank on counsellors for a good placement season")
 "Management institutes bet on pre-placement offers")
Students' corner
Should smaller engineering institutes pool together to weather slowdown during placements?
Do B-schools fudge salary, stipend data?
Students say the figures are highly inflated as institutes want to keep their rankings intact, top managements deny the possibility
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Hiring set to improve in 2014: Naukri.Com
Since 2014 is an election year, naukri.Com expects companies to go into expansion mode, either ahead of the results or after the polls
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Hiring up 13% in Dec 13 over Dec 12: Naukri Job Speak Index
Delhi and Hyderabad witnessed the maximum improvement in hiring trends
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Diesel City to get Honda back in the race
The Japanese carmaker was trailing two other brands in mid-sized sedans
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The power of three is the most persuasive
In ads, three claims will persuade, but four (or more) will trigger skepticism, and reverse an initially positive impression
 "The power of three is the most persuasive")
 "Relaxo carves strong foothold")
Zara's fast fashion finds its shopaholics
With frequent refreshes and inclusive pricing, the fashion brand has been one of the fastest to clock profits