In-house Nexus?

IN Media Watch Briefs | 29/07/2012

IBNLive’s tech news section reports that HomeShop18 is selling the Google Nexus 7 tablet for Rs 15,884 and goes on to tell you what a great bargain that is. Slight problem here: is this news, or a newsy ad for a product from a company that belongs to IBNLive’s own corporate parent? A Nexus in more ways than one?!

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