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Max Retail launches its first Indian store

Indore, Mar 25 (UNI) Max Retail of the Landmark Grou p(Dubai), retail player in the Middle East, launched its first store in the country here today as part of its plan to open 10 stores investing a total of Rs 30 crores this year.

Talking to mediapersons here, Max Retail Stores President Vasantha Kumar said besides one store each in Bombay, New Delhi, Hyderabad and Lucknow, 5 more stores would be opened this financial year with an investment of Rs 30 crore. The company has plans of opening 50 stores in the next 5 years.

Mr Vasantha Kumar said with an objective to offer contemporary fashion at affordable prices Max will create a new segment of value retail in the country.

Of the Rs 85,000 crore apparel segment in India, nearly Rs 40,000 crore constitutes the mid-segment. Max has aimed to cater to this segment, which is estimated to grow at 14 per cent over the next three years, a company release said.

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Unclaimed bag creates panic in the airport

Rajkot, Mar 25: A bag lying 'unclaimed' at the airport lounge here last evening (Mar 24, 2006) put the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and airport officials on tenterhooks, sparking off a rumour that it might contain a bomb. Police today said the CISF immediately informed them about the bag and a bomb disposable squad was rushed to the airport, who asked the passangers to vacate the lounge immediately.A search operation revealed that there was nothing objectionable in.....

Garo Hills paralysed in protest of MBOSE amendment bill

Shillong, Mar 25 (UNI) Life in three districts of Garo Hills in Meghalaya today paralysed in protest against passing of Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) Amendment Bill 2005 in the state Assembly. The protest by the Garo Students' (GSU) Union targetted government offices to vent their opposition against the controversial bill that had rocked the Garo hills from the last four months. The bill was passed yesterday despite a strong protest by the NCP members.....

ICC annoyed with FICA, having rethink on relations

Dubai, Mar 25 (UNI) The ICC is having second thoughts on its relationship with the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) following concerns expressed by its Executive Board, who were critical of its ''apparent lack of respect and unnecessarily belligerent approach'' to its dealings with the cricket's governing body. ICC President Ehsan Mani said the Board questioned whether the ICC should be dealing with an organisation which represents players from only half of the.....
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