The Economic Times Weekend Platter

The ET Weekend Platter offers the round up of the news that you missed during the week. We bring to you the most-read news, investment corner, stock wrap-up, issue that hogged headlines, editor's picks and the most happening trend stories from across sectors, for you to savour at your conveniance. Happy reading. US House approves $787 billion stimulus plan Obama claims the plan will save 3.5 million jobs. But Republicans said it won't work because it has too little in tax cuts. Ghosts of 1929 | Financial crisis Satyam: Govt looking for strategic investor Many corporates like Mahindra & Mahindra, L&T and Spice are reported to be in the race for acquiring Satyam Computer. Funnier side of Satyam saga! IPL 2: Cricket, barons and stars- its all happening in Goa Goa's Fort Aguada resort could be called Fort Knox as film stars and industrialists outbid each other at IPL auction. IPL 2: Who got Whom Story of the Week Every sector of Indian economy thrown open to foreign investment Every sector of the Indian economy has effectively been thrown open to foreign investment, thanks to the revised FDI norms. Stock Round up Market sceptical of FII investments sustaining According to equity analysts, most FIIs have called off their bets on India for the moment. ET Features Time to snip the term 'marketing men' Time to can the term �marketing men�, for increasingly it�s women who are determining the fate of some of the biggest brands. Porsche museum: Looking at the past, heading to the future! Heritage is a value that not many car makers can boast of, and even more so if it's racing history we're talking about. Personal Finance Frequently asked tax queries by individuals Your tax queries are answered. Here are the most frequently asked tax queries by individuals. Equity-linked saving schemes losing sheen Equity linked savings scheme (ELSS, also know as tax saving schemes) from mutual funds seems to be the least favourite of individual investors. Corporate Trends Infosys among best firms for leaders: Survey The list is topped by 3M Company, followed by Procter & Gamble and General Electric on the second and the third position, respectively. Chandrayaan or IPL, it's the idea that makes the difference With Chandrayaan I, India�s successful moon mission, the country�s position in space research went up many notches.		Visual Treat Callie Shell has won the first prize of the Spot News Stories category of the 2009 World Press Photo Contest with this photo of Barack and Michelle Obama during the US presidential campaign. (REUTERS) Editor's Pick Low inflation? Prices of essential items jump SEBI makes takeover of Satyam-like cos easier Rail budget: Fare cut will pinch low-cost airlines Most Read Stories Bandra-Worli Sealink: Engineering excellence Major H-1B visa racket unearthed in US 400 employees quit Maytas in 2 months Premji extends Rs 40-cr lifeline to Subhiksha Cognizant to beat Infosys in revenue addition Offbeat Nearly 46% prefer marrying their love on V-Day Perhaps Sri Rama Sena chief's threat of marrying off lovers on Valentine's Day has become easier, as nearly 46 per cent of people surveyed prefer getting married to their love on V-Day. Letter to the editor Better norms vital Independent directors should be well-qualified in finance with proven expertise and experience in financial management. A maximum age limit should also be fixed.

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	Telecom 99% of new mobile connections in India are pre-paid Competition among telcos ensures customer retention Your Money Six home loan mistakes to avoid 10 tips to manage your finances Auto Car market heads for flat growth this fiscal Car dealers on the brink of shutting shop Taxes & You Demystifying taxes on your investments Tax planning for self employed

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