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...watch shows with a strong narrative plot, like 24, Lost, and ad-free HBO dramas such as Big Love and The Sopranos, commercials could dampen the experience. To test this, the researchers showed viewers two different Bollywood musicals. One featured a fast-paced dance sequence in which two male Indian actors pursued the lead female actress (high stimulus, strong plot). The other involved a more languid sequence without a compelling hook (low stimulus, weak plot). When viewers were watching the more dramatic clip, two commercial breaks - one for the Jewelry Factory, the other for the illustrious Michael Brownstein...
...More recently, a Crimson sports columnist criticized Dartmouth’s politically correct apology for scheduling a hockey game against an opponent with an Indian mascot. He ended his remarks with what, in retrospect, seemed like an ill-advised turn of phrase, speculating that, had the Harvard ladies’ basketball team played Arkansas State, “the Crimson would’ve slaughtered the Indians.” As expected, the Native American community responded with a shrill round of protests and recriminations—the most dramatic of all from a freshman of the Shinnecock tribe, describing...
...June. In addition, with interest rates declining, vehicle demand appears to be firming up in India, especially for passenger cars. Tata Motors January car sales were the highest since May 2008 - good news since 80% of its revenues come from India. Economic stimulus measures being taken by the Indian government could also give some breathing room. Two weeks ago, Delhi announced that it was placing a $200-million order for 1,625 buses with Tata Motors, a deal that includes a 12-year maintenance contract worth $280 million...
...Tata Motors wasn't the only Indian company that got burned by trying to expand internationally as the business cycle was turning against them. United Spirits, India's largest liquor maker, recently announced plans to reduce its debt by selling up to 49% of Whyte & Mackay, the British distiller it bought for $883 million two years ago. Setco Automotive, a leading Indian clutch manufacturer, has put all further foreign acquisition plans on hold after buying manufacturing facilities...
...Some even say the setbacks may provide a valuable learning experience. During the boom years, Indian companies sought legitimacy through the acquisition of overseas trophies, without paying enough attention to the long-term viability of the companies being acquired, according to a senior analyst with Crisil, an Indian debt-rating agency. Differences in culture, managerial norms and regulatory environments were improperly understood. "The past few months reflect that [India] became overconfident," the analyst says. "The Indian story became the gospel truth and vulnerabilities were not recognized." Those vulnerabilities are readily apparent...