140 characters can change the world. Ok, let me tone it down a bit. 140 characters can help disseminate information on political upheaval (Iran), natural disasters (China) and even terrorist attacks (India). They can help connect politicians, celebrities and sportsmen, to their dedicated fans, albeit...

Pagalguy.com, an online community for MBA students, aspirants and teachers, is looking exciting with a new homepage . The forum puts up news, tips for exams and helps connect MBA aspirants who brag "I have a 99.9 percentile in CAT, and calls from A,B, C and I. Wonder why L did not call?" Apurv...

Alerted this morning via Twitter on an American website that lists the best jobs in technology in the U.S. The latest one is Bobby Johnson's. He works at facebook, which, hold it!, 200 million people use. Now, this made me think of India and what would be the best jobs here. Think. Here are some...

Coca-Cola, beverage giant, which seemed to have lost its design savvy in the absence of consistent global design standards: 1. It is trying to boost income through the marketing mileage of good design. 2. Its design leaders are tirelessly advocating good design. 3. It has begun a review of the 350 brands...

Apple, converging technology company which launched its 3G iPhone this year: 1. It boosted its production plans when initial sales proved stronger than the company expected. It will build 40 million to 45 million iPhone 3Gs in the 12 months through August 2009 instead of the initial plan for 30 million...

Hyundai and Kia, South Korean carmakers of the Hyundai Group: 1. They have spent billions to go upmarket: Hyundai's new Genesis sedan will start at $33,000. Kia's new Borrego midsize SUV will start at $31,745 2. They will not abandon its strength in entry-level models 3. They are focused on fuel...

Dell, computer maker: 1. It is trying to create a potent alliance among Apple's many rivals, from cell-phone makers and record labels to online music sites to persuade consumers to try new devices and services than Apple's iPod which is tied only to its iTunes. 2. It will create a broad standard...

Strauss Group, an Israeli coffee outfit: 1. It has boosted income in the past through cooperation (with Danone in yogurt; with Unilever in ice cream). 2. It ventured into the larger and fragmented wholesale roast and ground coffee market instead of the instant coffee market dominated by Nestle and Kraft...

Multinationals like Cisco, Motorola, General Electric, and Hewlett-Packard: They are increasing R&D initiatives in India because: a) The quality and experience of India's huge technical workforce is rising supplemented by an influx of returnees from the U.S., Britain, and Australia, many boasting...

McDonald's Corp., the world's largest restaurant company: 1. It introduced a discount menu selling double cheeseburgers for $1. It is promoting $1 sweet tea and sodas. It is offering snack-sized sandwiches. It coupled lower-priced foods with healthier salads and chicken sandwiches. 2. It introduced...