Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #145

Which Indian company sold it pharma division to Singapore based Frensius Kabi?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #144

Benetton

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #144

Oliver Toscani created controversial ad campaign for which co.?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #143

Caesars Palace parking lot

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #143

Where did this Formula 1 race take place ( remember its a Biz Quiz)



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #142

Hush Puppies

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #142

Which global shoe company is named after a American corn dish fed to pet dogs?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #141

Reebok.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #141

Reverse Swing and Reverse Sweep footwear support cricketers with its Hi end PU upper with perforations for breathability and the Camouflaged TPU toe cap to prevent injury from fast balls. The upper part of the footwear has Kinetic Fit that helps better motion of the feet. In addition to these qualities Reverse Swing footwear has a strap to reinforce the lacing closure and has the Hi Cut design preferred by fast bowlers. Who manufactures these brand of Footwear?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #140

Tiger Woods

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #140

Which sportsman did Target corporation rope to launch program called “Start something” to guide students get life goals?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #139

Nicholas Tesla

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #139

Which respected inventor, Electrical engineer, dubbed as the father of Physics, lived his last 10 years in 3327 of Hotel New Yorker?

Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #138

N Sheth Jagadish

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #138

Which Indian management guru wrote the book “Chindia Rising” about the effect of China on Indian business?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #137

Weston

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #137

Which popular TV brand of mid 80’s is Dixon technologies trying to re launch and promote in tier 2 towns in the country?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #136

Mr. WizeR for WagonR

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #136

For the first time in the Indian Car industry an mascot has been created for a car. What is the name of this mascot?







Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #135

He has pioneered the system where the Boarding pass is issued as a SMS message and can be scanned by an electronic scanner.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #135

Aaron Hornlimann a self taught IT business man pioneered a new boarding pass issual system for JetStar Airlines. What is special about this system?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #134

The Vivid pink to be sold by Christie's

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #134

The stone, which comes from a private collection, is set in a so-called 'cushion-cut' ring by famed jewellers Graff Diamonds, is expected to fetch between $5-7 million, in reach of the current world auction record for a pink diamond - a 19.66-carat stone that sold in Geneva for $7.4 million in 1994. What is the name of the stone and what auction house is taking up this auction?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #133

Yakult

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #133

It was first created by Minoru Shirota by fermenting a mixture of skimmed milk with a special strain of the bacteria -- Lactobacillus casei Shirota. Official claims state that the name is derived from jahurto, an older form of jogurto, the Esperanto word for "yogurt". Which product owned by Danone -- and about to be launched in India with Kajol as the Brand Ambassador?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #132

Imagine Entertainment

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #132

It is a film and television production company founded in 1986 by director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer. Their productions include the television series 24 and Arrested Development and the films A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, and The Da Vinci Code.



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #131

Caesars Palace -- now owned by Harrah's Entertainment.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #131

In 1962, Jay Sarno, a cabana motel owner, used $10 million that had been lent to him by the Teamsters Central States Pension Fund to begin plans for a hotel on land owned by Kirk Kerkorian. Sarno would later act as designer of the hotel he planned to construct.Which world famous Hotel?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #130

The Honda Fury

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #130

In the world of Choppers (bikes) the hold of Harley Davidson and Victory Automobiles is as hugh as the custom made bikes. To break this monopoly of sorts, Honda has launched a new Chooper. What is it called?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #129

Google Wave

August 15th -- Landmark is back

The Landmark Quiz 2009 at Chennai . Here goes the poster of the event.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #129

Id this logo






Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #128

Fritz Henderson -- The CEO of GM.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #128

Id this guy






Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #127

People of Indian Origin in the United States

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #127

Union minister Kapil Sibal launched piousnetwork.com on Jan 16th 2008 as an interactive website for info about what?

Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #126

Peerless

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #126

Which micro credit Institution founded by CS Ghosh in Hooghly district is second in forbes list of top micro finance institute in 2008 much above Grameen Bank?

Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #125

Pratap C Reddy , The Founder of Apollo Hospitals

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #125

The wife of which person wrote “Nostalgic Cuisine” and released it on his 75th birthday?

Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #124

Bungie

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #124

Which game design house created the blockbuster first person shooter video Halo 3?

Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #123

Duncan Tea

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #123

Which tea manufacturer tied up with the Indian Railways, HPCL, BPCL and canteens of the Indian Army to supply Tea bags?

Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #122

Kuoni

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #122

VFS Global is the first Indian company to be awarded contracts by Govt of India and is a subsidiary of which famous Zurich based Travel agent?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #121

Collective Bargaining

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #121

Which term used in trade union negotiations was coined by Beatrice Webb in 19th century?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #120

Royal Society of London

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #120

Which respected, learned institute has a stained glass window as its logo and the motto is “Nullius in verba” meaning “in the words of none”


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #119

Elizabeth Arden

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #119

This poem by Alfred Tennyson Led to Florence Nightingale Graham, coin her business name which was essentially the name of her former partner and the name of this poem. Who?






Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #118

Monsanto -- it was alos one of the producers of Agent Orange during Vietnam War for the US troops.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #118

In 1947, an accidental explosion of ammonium nitrate fertilizer loaded on the French ship S.S. Grandcamp destroyed an adjacent Company's styrene manufacturing plant, along with much of the port at Galveston Bay. The explosion, known as the Texas City Disaster, is considered the largest industrial accident in US history, with the highest death toll. Which company?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #117

Wella -- Franz Stroher created the brand in 1880. Brooke Shields and Farrah Fawcett where spokepersons for the brand

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #117

Connect




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #116

Bank

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #116

Italy’s Monte Paschi di Siene, established in 1472 has the distinction of being the oldest of its kind. What is it?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #115

Mary Kay Ash

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #115

Which American Business woman said about herself "First god, Second family, Third My Ashes?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #114

Philips

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #114

Norleo, Senseo are brands of which dutch company?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #113

Monsanto

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #113

Founded in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1901, by John Francis Queeny, a 30-year veteran of the pharmaceutical industry. He funded the start-up with his own money and capital from a soft drink distributor, and gave the company his wife's maiden name



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #112

Saccharin

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #112

It was first produced in 1878 by Constantin Fahlberg, a chemist working on coal tar derivatives in Ira Remsen's laboratory at the Johns Hopkins University, and it was Fahlberg who, accidentally, discovered its intensely sweet nature.Although it was commercialized not long after its discovery, it was not until sugar shortages during World War I that its use became widespread. Its popularity further increased during the 1960s and 1970s among dieters, since it is a calorie-free sweetener. Coca Cola's Tab soft drink , introduced in 1963 as a diet cola soft drink, used this as a sweetener. What is it?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #111

Mahindra and Mahindra

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #111

Great escape is a event organised by which automobile major in india to promote its SUV's?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #110

Pocket Books

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #110

Who are the publishers of Angels and Demons the book?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #109

Twitter Fail whale message.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #109

Where would one see this picture?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #108

Seiko

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #108

Which Japanese company is known as the "Time-maker" and name means exquizite, minute, Success in Japanese?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #107

Penske -- which was recently in news for taking over Saturn from General Motors.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #107

An auto racing legend serves as the chairman of this company. In 1985, this company bought the Truck division of Hertz and later dropped the name Hertz from the company. What is this company and why is it in news recently?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #106

Naresh Goyal

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #106

A very easy one. Id this person




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #105

Waldorf Astoria

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #105

Meet me at the hyphen refers to which famous landmark in New York?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #104

Dame Anita Roddick -- the Founder of Body Shop

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #104

Id this person.




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #103

Milk Shakes

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #103

Walgreens pharmacy is credited with the invention of this beverage.It was first created by Ivar Coulson. This beverage exists in India in many different flavors. What is it?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #102

Walt Disney for his creation of Mickey Mouse

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #102

Which legend was presented with a special medal by League of Nation in 1935 because his creation was a symbol of universal goodwill?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #101

Coors Light. Here is the ad.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #101

This is a legendary meltdown by Dennis Green , the coach of Arizona Cardinals, after their loss to Chicago Bears in the 2006-07 season. Which brand made a spoof of this outburst to create a legendary ad themselves?








Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #100

Eric Schmidt in Google.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #100

This is a model of business pioneered by someone in an Internet business company. Who?
* 70% of time should be dedicated to core business tasks.
* 20% of time should be dedicated to projects related to the core business.
* 10% of time should be dedicated to projects unrelated to the core business.


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #99

Clearasil

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #99

Which popular skin care brand was invented by Ivan Combe in 1950 and contain Benzoil Peroxide triclosan and salicylic acid?

Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #98

J.C.Penney

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #98

Which departmental store was started as “The Golden Rule” and its current slogan is “Everyday Matters”?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #97

Jamie Dimon -- The CEO of JP Morgan. He once famously asked Vikram Pandit the CEO of Citibank to "Stop being a jerk" in a conference call.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #97

Id the guy shaking hands with President Obama. Obama holds him in great regard as he once said -- Do not think all banks are run bad. There are still banks like those run by X, which are good.

So who is he and which company does he run?





Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #96

Fragrance

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #96

In personal care business F&F industry supplies the essential ingredients for making perfume.If one F stands for Flavor,what does the other one stand for?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #95



"The Queen of Mean" Leona Helmsey

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #95

Which eccentric hotel owner who died in 2007 said “We dont pay taxes only the little people pay taxes”?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #94

Nissim Nicholas Taleb -- the author of Black Swan

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #94

Id this author of an International Best Seller




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #93

Ripley's Believe it or Not

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #93

What was first published on Oct 19,1918 in New York Globe which is now owned by Jim Pattison Group?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #92

Advertise

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #92

Complete this quote by Ted Turner “Early to bed early to rise,work like hell and ______”

Answers to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #91

Typhoo

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #91

Which well known British Tea brand was founded by John Summer and taken over by Apeejay Surrendra group in 2005?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #90

The campaign is that of Wendy's The actress name was Clara Peller.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #90

For which legendary campaign did American character actress pictured above , ask at the age of 81 in 1984..”Where is the Beef”?





Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #89

Shyam Benegal

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #89

Which Indian film director , who owns 'Sahyadri Films' once worked as an ad executive at Lintas?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #88

The company is Magna International and it has taken over the controlling stake in Vauxhall and Opel after General Motors went into bankruptcy and decided to sell these brands.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #88

This company was founded in 1957 by the Austrian-born Frank Stronach as Multimatic. This company merged with an Electronics company in 1969, and the combined company assumed its present name in 1973.Name the company and why is it news recently?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #87

Igor Ansoff

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #87

Which management guru explained synergy as 2 + 2 = 5?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #86


Jockey

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #86

Which apparel company has a CSR initiative 'Being Family' that it has trademarked to help families who adopt children?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #85

Eric Schmidt -- CEO of Google

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #85

Id this person , who recently quit from the board of Apple









Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #84

NFS --- Need for Speed

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #84

Developed by a Canadian company named EA black box, its name in Japan was Over Drivin. Id based on the logo



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #83


The Pirate Bay

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #83

Id the company from its logo



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #82

Clear Channel Communication

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #82

Which media conglomerate did Lowry Mays and Red McCombs found in 1972 and focuses only on radio?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #81

Windows 7

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #81

How do we better know a product that started of as Blackcomb and turned into Vienna midway?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #80


Tom Hanks

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #80

Which Hollywood superstar owns a production house 'play tone'?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #79

Mercedes Benz

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #79

Brawn became the first constructor since 1954-55 to have a 1-2 in its debut race. Which Constructor did it in 1954-55?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #78

Barclays Bank

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #78

Hello Money, an innovative mobile banking service was launched and promises to take convenience to a new level. Which bank has introduced this concept?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #77

Bing -- Microsoft's search engine

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #77

The Explorer pane on which search engine website is based on semantic technology from Powerset?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #76

Volvo

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #76

Which auto major launched S80 sedan and XC90 SUV in the Indian market


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #75

Sil Jam

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #75

Which brand (foods) was sold by Marico to Good Food group of Denmark?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #74

Lee Iococca

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #74

Which legendary CEO owns a restaurant chain called Koo Koo Roo?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #73

Mad Magazine

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #73

TIME in 1952 described this as 'a short lived, satirical pulp'. What?





Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #72

S. Gurumurthy

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #72

This person is the inspiration behind Madhavans charater in Guru -- The quasi journalist/ investigator for Indian Express. Who is he?





Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #71

Srinivasa Fine Arts

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #71

Nightingale and Oak Valley are brands of diaries from which company?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #70

Knopf Publishing ( now part of Random House)

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #70

The Borzoi is a breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) also called the Russian Wolfhound.
Which brand uses this as its logo?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #69

Lions Gate Films -- The term "Lions Gate" reflects the Lions, a pair of mountain peaks north of Vancouver.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #69

Officially known as the first narrows bridge, which entertainment company gets its name from this structure?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #68

Twitter

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #68

This is a blueprint sketch by Jack Dorsey of his business. what did this grow into?







Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #67

Crowdsourcing

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #67

The Internettunnel in Leidschendam/Netherlands by Zwarts & Jansma Architects and artist Hans Muller is an early example of this.
Opened in 1998, people could feed the LED-display via internet with their own texts. Also, words could be blocked for a certain time. The public became its own dynamic filter, preventing for example racist remarks.The word was coined by Jeff Howe in a June 2006 Wired magazine article.What is it?

Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #66

Staples Center in LA.

Michael Jackson memorial service occurred there. The tagline is that of Staples which is the name sponsor for the center. There is a statute of Magic Johnson just outside the center commemorating his contributions as part of the LA lakers. Bruce springsteen opened the arena for the first time with his concert with the Estreet Band.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #66

Connect- the Tagline to the people












Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #65

Spyker Jeans

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #65

Which clothing company launched a brand of clothing for kids - OYO ?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #64

Smith and Wesson

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #64

This company then (in 1852) was known as the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. It started to produce a lever action pistol nicknamed the Volcanic Pistol (named by Scientific American because of the pistols incredible firepower and its rapid-fire capability). In 1986 it was sold to Tomkins plc of London England and subsequently in 2001 it was acquired by Saf-T-Hammer Corporation.


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #63

Shriya Saran

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #63

Who is the Brand ambassador for the new walk while you talk campaign for IDEA cellular in south India?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #62

SEAT -- a Spanish car maker , now owned by Volkswagen AG.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #62

Id the Logo




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #61

Cafe Coffee Day

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #61

Which company entered into the hospitality sector with its luxury resorts & Spa "The Serai"?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #60

PUMA

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #60

Which sports goods company owns the range of products under the name Ballistic, Stealth, Atomic and Velocity?

Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #59

Elizabeth Hurley

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #59

Which model of Estee Lauder decided to start her own line of beachwear under the Mango label , after seeing Richard Branson handle his business from a hammock?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #58

Phillipines

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #58

Which country that became independent in 1946 was purchased by the US from Spain for $20 million?(hint: It is now a big center for outsourcing and is a major competitor to India)



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #57


Bharath Forge

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #57

Thyssenkrup is the world's largest manufacturer of auto parts. Which Indian company is the second-largest?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #56

Rupa Books

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #56

Founded in 1936 by D. Mehra at College Street Kolkata with 2 slim volume of Bong Poems. Logo was designed by Satyajit Ray. Which company?





Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #55

Jagmohan Dalmiya

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #55

Which famous person's firm constructed this Planetarium in Kolkatta?







Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #54

Amartya Sen

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #54

Who in 1998 became the first Indian to head an Oxbridge college by becoming the Master of the Trinity College at Cambridge University?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #53


Devita Saraf -- the daughter of the founder of Zenith PCs

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #53

This lady is the CEO of Vu Technologies and is the daughter of a technology mogul in India. She also writes her own column in the Indian edition of the Wall Street Journal. Who is she?






Answers to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #52


Match Sticks

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #52

John Walker invented in 1927 and called it "Congreves" But sales never took off and he died with little money. How do we know this item that is used in all households today?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #51

Benetton

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #51

Autogrill is an Italian-based, multinational catering and retail company, and the world's largest in the travel dining section. Which family owns a 57% controlling stake in this company?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #50

Chiptole

Yipeee!!! Its 50 continous posts!!!

This is the first time that I have started a series on the blog and kept my promise till I pass #25 posts. This therefore is a sort of personal triumph to cross 50. Hope to post more. Please send in your brickbats/bouquets or any feedback for that matter to yagnyesh@gmail.com.


Got a question that you want to post on the blog??? -- just send it to the mail id mentioned above, and it would find a place in the blog with due credits if I find the question good!! :)


Cheers

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #50

Id the name of the restaurant founded by Steve Ells in 1993, and named after a smoke-dried Jalapeno Chili ( shown in pic) used primarily in Mexican cuisine.





Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #49

Kosmix.com

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #49

Which website , called an "explorer engine", was founded by Anand Rajaram and Venky Narayanan -- two IIT Grads and PhDs at Stanford University?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #48

Brooke Shields

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #48

This person spoke at the farewell for Michael Jackson @ Staples center. She is also known for her ad---"Nothing comes between me & Calvin Jeans"/ Who?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #47

He was the man who gave the red umbrella logo to the Travellers group , which was for sometime used by Citigroup as well.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #47

For what reason is Harry W.Knettel , the Vice President at the Charles Brunelle advertising agency , known in the Insurance and financial world?





Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #46


Konigsegg -- which was recently in news for the takeover of Saab automobiles from General Motors.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #46

Which brand , recently in news, gets its logo from the coat of arms shown below?








Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #45


Hartford, Connecticut

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #45

Which city is called the "Insurance Capital of the World"?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #44

Padmasree Warrior -- CTO of CISCO systems

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #44

Id this person and the posts that she holds in the corporate world











Answers to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #43

The Golden Rule of Fiscal Policy

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #43

This Rule which is a guideline for the operation of fiscal policy,states that over the economic cycle, the Government will borrow only to invest and not to fund current spending. This was officially adopted by Gordon Brown in the UK recently. What rule?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #42

British Airways

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #42

High Life, Business Life and First Life are the in flight magazine of which European airlines?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #41


The GM Company

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #41

NGMCO , a company financed by the US treasury bought over the ongoing operations and trademarks from a company on July 10,2009. How do we better know NGMCO now?

Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #40

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #40

Who is the only actor to have declined the offer of becoming a model for a wax statue at Madame Tussauds? He said that he did not want to feel special and declined to model for the Statue.



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #39

Sivakasi

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #39

This place has the second largest number of offset printing machines after Gutenberg in Germany. Which place?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #38

Hugh Jackman -- Seed Productions is the name of the company that founded with his wife. He is the global advisor to Global Poverty Project. Currently slated to act in a movie called Avon Man , based on the story of a man struck by the economic scenario becoming an Avon Representative and becoming rich once again. And "Om paramar mainamar" are the sanskrit words that are engraved in his engagement ring that he shares with his wife.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #38

Connect

Seed Productions and the Sanskrit phrase "Om paramar mainamar" with the two organizations indicated in the picture to arrive at the answer.








Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #37

Chandrasekhar Bhaskar Bhave ( chairman of SEBI)

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #37

He hails from Nagpur, Maharastra and is an electrical engineer and also a 1975 batch IAS officer. He left the organization in which he is currently the chairman to become the first Chairman of National Securities Depository Ltd. He also served as an independent director on the board of CMC(TATA Group) and Avaya Global Connect. Who?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #36

Rajeev Motwani.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #36

Id this guy who was a prof in Stanford University and a close associate in many Silicon Valley companies. He died recently in a pool incident. Who is he?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #35


Jairam Ramesh coined the term 'Chindia"

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #35

Which politician coined the term 'ChIndia'?

Answers to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #34

This is the Chrysler Building in New York.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #34

Id this building which is still the tallest Steel supported brick building in the world and gained the record of the tallest structure from Eiffel Tower and that of the tallest Building from 40 Wall Street?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #33

The Travelers group of company and its present logo is the red umbrella.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #33

This former logo was used by a company when it was spun off from Citibank and merged with a company named St.Paul. Incidentally it has now replaced Citibank on the DJIA. Which Company and what is its present logo?








Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #32

Robert McNamara. He died recently and was also one of the very few people to score a perfect 800 on the GMAT. He got his nickname as Whiz-Kid due to his GMAT score.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #32

Id this former World Bank President


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #31

The Company is Mohan Meakins and the brand is Lion Beer

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #31

The Company that owns Old Monk Rum entered history in 1800s to produce the first brand of Beer from Asia. Which Company and which brand?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #30

Carol Bartz -- The current CEO of Yahoo!

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #30

Id this lady who propounded the Fail Fast Forward methodology of Management




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #29

Unilever

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #29

Which company Stock Ticker Symbol on the NYSE is UN ?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #28

The Majestic Corvette

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #28

Identify the brand of Car that is named after ships of this kind










Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #27


Sintex Tanks -- the company is now renamed as Sintex Industries.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #27

This company was incorporated as the Bharath Vijay Mills limited in June 1931. They established their first composite mill in Kalol, Gujarat. In 1975 they diversified into a different line of products. This range of products were so successful that it has become the generic name for that category of products and the Company realizing the power of the brand , renamed the company after this specific brand. Which brand?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #26

Edward Deming

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #26

This person's final book was titled " The new Economics for Industry , Government , Education". It was released in 1993 and had included discussion on the System of Profound Knowledge. Who?





Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #25

Nike

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #25

Which company started by importing Japanese brand “Onitsuka Tiger


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #24

Rich Dad , Poor Dad

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #24

Which book talks about “what the rich teach their kids about money , are not taught by the middle class and poor class to their kids”


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #23

Gluestick

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #23

What did Henkel launch in 1969 after the success of Lipstick applicators?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #22

Zee Television

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #22

Which company received its Certificate of Commencement of Business on the 5th of Jan 1983 under the name Empire Holdings?





Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #21

Petronas ( or Petroliam Nasional Berhad)

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #21

Founded on August 17, 1974, it is the most profitable company in Asia and is ranked 80th largest company in the world by Fortune.The Financial Times recently identified this company as one of the new seven sisters. Which company?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #20

Vanilla Coke

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #20

Which Brand was promoted by Vivek Oberoi sporting a retro look with Elvis style and sound of "Wakao"

Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #19

Southern Spice or SS music.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #19

A unique channel was launched in 2001 which initially showed daily lottery results. But contrary to designs of promoters, the channel had a flying start & has now become a prominent music channel?

Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #18

Marks and Spencers

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #18

Which was the first UK based retailer to earn more than 1 Billion pound in revenues?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #17

Enron -- the name of the television movie aired on CBS was The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #17

Anatomy of Greed by Brian Cruver is an employee perspective of a company. Incidentally in 2003 this book was made into a TV movie by CBS. Which Company?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #16

Sumantra Ghoshal

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #16

Id the guy.









Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #15

Rooh - Afza