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<LI>Pepsodent introduced free dental insurance with purchase of a toothpaste tube in 2003 
<LI>It created the category called

Answers to last week`s quiz #039

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<LI>This company launched a new brand following the popularity of

The Strategist Quiz #041

Gallerist Shalini Gupta's house is an eclectic mix of contemporary art and memorabilia. 


Something old, something new

The Alfa Sud is back in the form of the Mi.To. 


Not another Mi.To

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The Strategist Quiz #042

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<LI>Bullseye, Target Corporations popular bull terrier is the only animal besides Lassie, a collie dog character, that is enshrined in Madame Tussauds. Target is one of the largest retailers

Answers to last week`s quiz (#041)

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Answers to last week`s quiz #042

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<LI>Name the first Japanese automaker to participate and win in the Sprint Cup series. 
<LI>What are loan brides and with which country are they associated? 
<LI>Whose

The Strategist Quiz #043

The McKinsey Mind reveals the hands-on secrets behind McKinsey &amp; Companys success and discusses how executives from any field or industry can use those tactics to be more proactive and successful

The Book that inspired me

I have been using a Fiat Palio NV for the last four years and am planning to replace it with another hatchback, since traffic conditions in New Delhi dont allow me the luxury of a sedan.

Big-small problem

What does a world-class chef, acclaimed as a truffle prince, really bring to the Indian table? Neha Bhatt meets Swiss chef Kim Caula and attempts to find out his secrets 
Whats on the platter for the Indian sweet tooth? 
I have noticed that Indians like a lot of dessert on their plate and eat large portions of it.

Clove pineapples, masala chocos

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<LI>Which company and its CEO

The Strategist Quiz #036

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<LI>Hexaware 
<LI>Lee Iacocca 
<LI>IIT, Kanpur 
<LI>VIP hosiery wear, manufactured by Maxwell Industries. The first trial store has been opened in Kolhapur,

The Strategist Quiz Answers #035

Warren Buffet was in the news Thursday last for being adjudged the richest man in the world by Forbes magazine. But I mention him for two other reasons. 


The writing on the wall

Lanvin, started by French designer Jeanne Lanvin, is the latest in a long line of global luxury brands to open shop in India. Charu Sachdev, whose company TSG International is the local partner

Step out in high fashion

Singed by the box office drubbing of his last venture, Subhash Ghai tries to experiment and reinvent himself with Black and White. 


TechniColour dreams

I own a June 2003 Toyota Corolla. It has been self-driven and is in showroom condition; I am quite happy with it. I also had a Maruti Suzuki Esteem which I have now sold off, based on your advice.

A new Corolla-ry

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<LI>Ford car dealers/franchisees were called Road Men. The system was invented by Henry Ford to sell and service cars. 
<LI>Vikram Akula, CEO of SKS Microfinance. Akula is recognised

Answers to last week`s quiz #036

Nissan is launching its third model in India, the Murano soft-roader. 


Soft focus

I own a Skoda Octavia diesel and I would like to replace it with a car in the Rs 25-30 lakh bracket. My daily running is around 100 km and I would prefer a diesel engine which offers good fuel

The upper cut

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