The Economic Times Weekend Platter

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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. Satyam removes variable pay for employees In an effort to bring back company's lost kudos, the newly placed management of the troubled Satyam Computers has embarked on cost control measures. HNIs eye non-equity assets abroad Wealth managers in India are advising their high net worth clients to increase exposure to non-equity overseas asset classes. Where to park money in 2009 1 lakh Indians will return from US in next 3-5 years The study warns move will greatly boost India's economy and undermine technological innovation in America. Story of the Week How investors can benefit from RIL, RPL merger If equation between RILandRPL shares moves above 1:15, RPL shareholders would do better by switching to RIL. Why RIL wants to merge with RPL? Stock Round up Illiquid stocks back in the ring As worsening global conditions prompt investors to tighten their purse strings, number of illiquid stocks is rapidly on rise. Investing in volatile mkts ET Features Mallya wins Gandhi souvenirs, hammers govt claims Vijay Mallya ponied up cash in an auction to buy up five personal belongings of the man who was a lifelong campaigner against alcohol consumption. Indian Americans in Obama's dream team Vivek Kundra, who would be the chief information officer at White House, joins many Indian Americans in Obama team. Sanjay Gupta rejects Obama offer Personal Finance When to review your life insurance cover Listed here are the stages in life during which you need to reexamine. Financial diet for young couples A couple needs to check monthly budget; bank a/cs for long term investments. Corporate Trends Apple tops Fortune list of most admired companies in the world Legendary investor Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway & Japanese auto maker Toyota are ranked second and third, respectively. Sunil Mittal, Anil Agarwal in Forbes philanthropy heroes list HCL chairman Shiv Nadar and Nandan Nilekani's wife Rohini Nilekani are also in the list of '48 Heroes of Philanthropy'. Top 10 Wealthiest CEOs		Visual Treat Bollywood Actress Priyanka Chopra adjudged best actor in a Leading role (Female) for 'Fashion'. (Agencies) Editor's Pick Globalisation and its discontents Financial crisis calls for deeper RBI rate cuts Obama Plan for housing is a crutch, not a cure Most Read Stories 'Satyam buyer will have to make 20% open offer' Prince Charles is world's best dressed man Gandhi's items sold for $1.8 million 'H1B quota to be filled up in the first few days' IT majors sign new deals at a discount Offbeat Jai Ho turns into political parody From the high pedestal of Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, AR Rahman chartbuster Jai Ho has plunged into the muddy waters of Indian politics. Letter to the editor Forgotten values All Indians want Gandhi's memorabilia should not be auctioned and returned to the country.

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	Telecom Idea launches BlackBerry solutions Mobile Store in talks to buy Matrix Your Money Plan early for better pension ICICI cuts new home loan rates by 25-50 bps Auto Nano to hit Europe by 2011: Ratan Tata Old car models still rev up sales charts Taxes & You Indians in US have to disclose offshore accounts Personal Tax: 10 things to do before March 31

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