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'Eega' to be screened at Cannes film market

May 14, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Successful Telugu revenge-drama "Eega" will be screened at the Cannes International Film Fesitval's film market section May 20.

South Korea cuts interest rates

May 9, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Seoul, May 9 (IANS) South Korea's central bank unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 percent Thursday, altering the policy rate for the first time in seven months.

President wants adequate institutional credit for MSMEs

April 3, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday said institutional credit should be made available to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) which are vital for India's economic growth.

'Market conditions responsible for increase or decrease in petrol price' says Khurshid

April 1, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday said that the increase or decrease in the price of petrol depends on the market conditions.

Efficient debt market needed to boost growth: Rangarajan

March 8, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Indian government must encourage financial innovation and make the debt market efficient in order to boost investments and growth, chairman of the Prime Minister's economic advisory council C. Rangarajan said Friday.

Bradford's Batman's identity revealed

March 5, 2013 at 12:35 PM

London, Mar. 5 (ANI): A mystery had been sparked when an anonymous man - fully clad with Batman's boots, gloves and logo across his chest - handed a suspected burglar to officers at Trafalgar House police station in Bradford.

Owaisi's arrest sparks tension, shutdown in Hyderabad

January 21, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 21 (IANS) MIM chief and parliament member Asaduddin Owaisi's arrest sparked violent protests and shutdown in parts of the city Monday and police went on high alert to prevent more trouble.

'Whole grain' food not always healthy

January 11, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Washington, January 11 (ANI): Current standards for classifying foods as "whole grain" are inconsistent and, in some cases, misleading, researchers say.

Whole grain food not always healthy

January 11, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Washington, Jan 11 (IANS) Whole grain foods may not always be healthy because the current norms for labelling them as such are inconsistent and possibly misleading, says a new Harvard study.

Health campaigners call for ban of cartoon faces on fatty food packs

December 26, 2012 at 11:41 AM

Washington, December 26 (ANI): Use of cartoon characters to hook children into buying junk food should be banned, an Australian health organisation has said.

Govt. planning new authority to regulate higher education: Tharoor

December 21, 2012 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec.21 (ANI): Admitting that there is a "clear gap in the overall regulation of higher education", the Minister for State for Human Resource Develpment, Dr. Shashi Tharoor, today said that the government is planning to establish an over-arching authority to set and coordinate standards in higher education.

'Life of Pi' bags National Tourism Awards

December 8, 2012 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (ANI): The recently released feature film 'Life of Pi' has been given two National Tourism Awards by the Tourism Ministry recognizing the impact it has had in promoting India as a tourism destination, especially Puducherry and Munnar (Kerala).

Bye?bye Twinkies: Iconic US bakery to close

November 17, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Washington, Nov 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Say goodbye, at least for now, to Twinkies, Devil Dogs, Ho Hos and Wonder Bread. Hostess Brands, maker of the iconic American baked goods, said Friday that it would go out of business after failing to get wage and benefit cuts from thousands of striking bakery workers.

Minor abducted, raped in Delhi

November 12, 2012 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) A 22-year-old man was arrested for repeatedly raping a minor girl after kidnapping her from here house here, police said Monday.

Mumbai market fire photo given 'Picture of the Year' award

October 31, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) The photograph of a shopkeeper battling a massive market fire in Mumbai has been given the 'Picture of the Year' award by Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan. India Today photojournalist Mandar Deodhar had taken the picture in 2011.

Obama racks up three-point lead over Romney in Virginia

October 29, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Oct. 29 (ANI): President Barack Obama has a three-point lead over Republican rival Mitt Romney in the state of Virginia, a new poll has found.

Chinese officials fast to promote grain conservation

October 16, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Beijing, Oct 16 (IANS) Officials working in China's grain administration Tuesday took part in a "24 hours of hunger" campaign to create awareness among people about food security and to curb grain waste.

Intel-backed Ultrabooks 'flop' in tech market as sales predictions slashed more than 50%

October 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

London, Oct. 3 (ANI): Intel-powered ultrabooks have emerged as a major flop in the technology market after sales predictions for the high-end sub-notebook were slashed by over 50 percent.

South Korea's consumer confidence remains sour

September 25, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Seoul, Sep 25 (IANS) South Korea's consumer confidence remained sour in September amid lingering uncertainties at home and abroad, data by the central bank showed Tuesday.

Fix power, land issues for investment, corporate chiefs tell Nitish

September 15, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) Bihar can become an attractive destination for investments if it creates a system to provide land for industry and improves its power situation. This was the message from top corporate leaders, bankers and experts at the first meeting of Bihar State Industrial Investment and Advisory Council (BSIIAC) here Saturday. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his cabinet colleagues were also present, officials said.

Sensex ends 38 points down; Bharti Airtel drops 3.85 percent (Roundup)

August 22, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed 38 points down Wednesday in choppy trade that saw realty and power stocks coming under intense selling pressure amid weak global cues.

Cereal bars contain more sugar than 1 can of coke

August 18, 2012 at 3:08 PM

London, Aug 18 (ANI): The image of cereal bars as a healthy snack is a myth, as some of them contain the equivalent of almost four teaspoons of sugar and high levels of fat, researchers have claimed.

Wheat worth over Rs.3 crore rotting in Gujarat's Vadodra city

August 13, 2012 at 1:53 PM

Vadodra (Gujarat), Aug.13 (ANI): Over 3,000 quintals of wheat worth about Rs.3.5 crores has rotted after a recent spell of monsoon showers in Vadodra, Gujarat.

South Korea's central bank freezes key interest rate

August 9, 2012 at 11:45 AM

Seoul, Aug 9 (IANS) Bank of Korea (BOK), South Korea's central bank, froze its benchmark interest rate at 3 percent Thursday following the unexpected rate cut in the previous month as it cautioned against the back-to-back rate cut despite weaker growth and low headline inflation.

IMF pares India's growth to 6.1 percent

July 16, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Washington, July 16 (IANS) With global recovery weakening further, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has marginally reduced India's growth projections from 6.8 percent to 6.1 percent for 2012 and from 7.2 percent to 6.5 percent in 2013.

Wall Street rises on monetary easing hopes

June 20, 2012 at 7:57 AM

New York, June 20 (IANS) US stocks closed higher Tuesday as investors' expectations of further monetary easing policy by the Federal Reserve boosted the market, while positive news from Europe also provided support.

G-20 Summit: S. Africa calls for more transparency in farm produce trading

June 12, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Mexico City, June 12 (Xinhua-ANI): The Group of Twenty (G20) leading economies should work together to improve agricultural productivity and make the global farm produce market more transparent, South Africa's ambassador to Mexico said Monday.

Sony new VAIO laptops knock Indian market

June 10, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Sony India has launched its VAIO laptops with, the ultra-book and new models of E, S and Z series to its ever-expanding product portfolio in India for capturing the market.

Sensex closes below 16,000-mark amid growth worries (Round-up)

June 1, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Friday plunged 253 points to close below the 16,000-mark amid concerns over slowing economic growth and weak global cues.

Falling rupee a serious concern: Commerce minister

May 23, 2012 at 6:25 PM

Shimla, May 23 (IANS) The rupee's continued slide against the dollar is "a serious concern", Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said Wednesday.

Rupee dips below 55 against a dollar

May 21, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 55.05 against a dollar in the intra-day trade Monday, breaching a key psychological level, as importers, especially oil firms, increased buying of the American currency to meet month-end demands.

Dedicated police constable commutes staggering 450 miles to work

May 1, 2012 at 5:06 PM

London, May 1 (ANI: A dedicated police officer posted in UK goes the extra mile for the people on his beat - by commuting 450 miles from his new home in Germany every week.

Nearly 58 lakh tonnes wheat arrives in Haryana grain markets

April 27, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Chandigarh, April 27 (IANS) Grain markets in Haryana have received nearly 58 lakh tonnes of wheat in the first 26 days of the current procurement season, a minister said here Friday.

Natural teak forests declining worldwide: UN

April 26, 2012 at 8:41 AM

Yangon, April 26 (IANS) Natural teak forests are in decline worldwide, almost half of which grow in Myanmar, the UN Food and Agricultural Organization has said. Such forests grow only in three other countries today -- India, Laos and Thailand.

Courts rejects BJP legislator's plea in Dikshit case

April 19, 2012 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday did not accept the intervening application filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Jolly in a case against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for alleged violation of the election code of conduct in 2008.

Maruti Suzuki expects car sales to rise 10 percent 2012-13

April 5, 2012 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Market leader Maruti Suzuki Thursday said it is expecting 10 percent growth in sales of passenger cars this fiscal on the back of a higher offtake of diesel versions.

'Clarify on withdrawal of case against Sheila Dikshit'

March 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday asked the locus standi -- the right to address the court on a matter before it -- of Delhi Police for moving an application seeking withdrawal of a case against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit over an alleged election code violation in 2008.

Natural teak forests declining: UN

March 27, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Rome, March 27 (IANS) Natural teak forests are declining worldwide and the quality of natural grown teak wood is deteriorating, said the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

China overtakes US as world's largest art, antiques market

March 17, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Beijing, Mar 17 (ANI): China has overtook the United States as the world's biggest market for art and antiques in 2011.

China overtakes US as world's largest art, antiques market

March 17, 2012 at 6:33 PM

Beijing, Mar 17 (ANI): China has overtook the United States as the world's biggest market for art and antiques in 2011.

Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Tourism Ministry sign MoU to promote 'Incredible India Campa

February 16, 2012 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): In a major initiative to promote the 'Incredible India Campaign' and cinemas of India as a sub brand of 'Incredible India' at various international film festivals and markets abroad, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here on Thursday.

Lleyton Hewitt wins new generation of admirers

January 25, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Melbourne, Jan 25 (ANI): Despite losing out to Novak Djokovic on Monday night, Lleyton Hewitt now has a new cohort of fans who certainly did not love him when he was at the peak of his career nearly a decade ago.

BKU announces economic, social blockade of Delhi on Jan. 5, to stop rails country-wide

November 25, 2011 at 8:24 PM

Amritsar, Nov.25 (ANI): Bhartiya Kissan Union (BKU) today announced plans to gherao Delhi on January 5, ensuring national capital's total economic and social blockade, if the Centre failed to accept the long pending demands of the farmers, who are under heavy debt and resorting to suicides.

Urbanization in China threatens nation's food security

March 28, 2011 at 4:04 PM

Beijing, Mar.28 (ANI): Rapid urbanization in China is emerging as the reason for the sharp decrease in the country's arable land, and this poses a food security threat, claims a senior official.

Ready-to-eat meat contains few cancerous compounds

March 23, 2011 at 3:57 PM

Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): Good news for meat lovers: Most ready-to-eat meat products contain very few cancerous compounds, according to Kansas State University research.

Two out of three new jobs taken by foreigners in Britain last year

January 19, 2011 at 5:25 PM

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Foreigners are taking away two out of three new jobs in Britain, with statistics showing that only 100,000 of 297,000 workers who began new posts between July and September 2010 were native Britons.

Artisans from across the country assemble for 'Shilpotsav 2010' at Delhi Haat

October 16, 2010 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 16 (ANI): Shilpotsav 2010, the annual fair of artisans from different parts of the country commenced here on Saturday at Dilli Haat near INA Market.

'Mines to Market' diamond conference begins in Mumbai

October 13, 2010 at 1:34 PM

Mumbai, Oct 13 (ANI): 'Mines to Market', the bi-annual International Diamond conference begins in Mumbai.

Looted goods from NATO trucks openly being sold in Pak markets

October 11, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Islamabad, Oct 11(ANI): Looted goods from NATO supply convoys en route to military bases in Afghanistan, can be brought at cheap prices from a black market in Peshawar.

Looted goods from NATO trucks openly being sold in Pak markets

October 11, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Islamabad, Oct 11(ANI): Looted goods from NATO supply convoys en route to military bases in Afghanistan, can be brought at cheap prices from a black market in Peshawar.

Up to 85pc of new drugs do little good: Study

August 18, 2010 at 5:29 PM

London, Aug 18 (ANI): A study has found that most drug companies are overstating the benefits of new drugs while downplaying their side effects.

Over 300 hardliners have entered Lahore to stoke terror activities: Pak agencies

August 16, 2010 at 5:09 PM

Lahore, Aug 16(ANI): Pakistan intelligence agencies have said that over 300 hardliners with links to terrorist groups have entered Lahore, acquiring houses in Afghan and Pakhtun populated localities.

Looted goods from US, NATO trucks openly being sold in Peshawar market

June 25, 2010 at 5:31 PM

Peshawar, June 25(ANI): Looted goods from U.S. and NATO supply convoys en route to military bases in Afghanistan, can be brought at cheap prices from a black market in Peshawar, a city famed for dealing in smuggled items.

Acidic sugar-free treats harmful for kids' dental health

June 22, 2010 at 11:45 AM

Sydney, June 22 (ANI): A consumer group has warned that while sugar-free treats may seem healthy, their acidic nature can damage children's teeth severely.

Access to markets in India at a price, says official

June 4, 2010 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): Countries demanding greater access to Indian markets will have to pay for it if India agrees to give access said, India's chief negotiator at the WTO and an Additional Secretary in the Commerce Ministry, D.K. Mittal.

For Karachi male prostitutes "it's all about eye contact and the rest is understood"

April 27, 2010 at 6:22 PM

Karachi, Apr.27 (ANI): Pakistan's financial capital, Karachi's Empress Market is fast becoming a hub for male prostitution.

Societies use punishment as a tool to enforce norms in large populations

March 19, 2010 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Mar 19 (ANI): A society with a large number of people uses punishment to enforce norms, while the same does not hold true for societies with lower population, where everybody knows each other, claims a study.

New improved lentil being readied for market

March 17, 2010 at 3:56 PM

Washington, March 17 (ANI): Reports indicate that a new lentil is being readied for the market, one which has a lot to offer, like high seed yields for growers, nitrogen-fixing bacteria for wheat crops, and a tasty source of protein for consumers to add to soups, salads and other fare.

Shanghai crackdown to prevent underage teens' Karaoke club visits

February 11, 2010 at 3:26 PM

Shanghai, Feb 11(ANI): Shanghai is tightening its supervision of entertainment venues as more and more teenagers flock to karaoke clubs during school holidays for the spring festival.

Fiat to introduce new models in small car segment soon

January 6, 2010 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan.6 (ANI): Fiat has plans to introduce new models in the small car segment in the near future, revealed Rajeev Kapoor, Fiat India president and CEO, at the ongoing Auto Expo 2010 here on Wednesday.

More women should be associated with self-help groups: Rahul Gandhi

November 20, 2009 at 5:41 PM

Amethi, Nov 20 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said here on Friday that more women should be associated with self help groups working in rural areas to make them financially strong.

ET looking cereal, 'New Zealand' among weird things sold on Oz eBay!

October 9, 2009 at 1:21 PM

Melbourne, October 9 (ANI): eBay Australia has revealed that a cereal that looked like ET is the weirdest item ever sold on its website - fetching more than a thousand dollars.

EU supported urban agricultural market popular in Kerala

September 18, 2009 at 10:38 AM

Maradu (Kerala), Sept 18 (ANI): Agricultural Urban Wholesale Market at Maradu in Kerala has become popular among residents and farmers alike.

Green neighbors unwittingly goad one to go green too

June 30, 2009 at 3:46 PM

Washington, June 30 (ANI): Individuals are more likely to register for conservation programs if their neighbors do, says a new study.

'From Blighty with Love': Britain targets Indian multiplexes

May 24, 2009 at 12:12 PM

Cannes, May 24 (IANS) Indian movie buffs could soon have a slew of British films to choose from at multiplexes in their neighbourhoods. The UK Film Council has drawn up an ambitious plan to digitally distribute British-made films, both contemporary and classic, across major Indian cities.

Indian films' sales pitch peaks at Cannes

May 20, 2009 at 2:35 PM

Cannes, May 20 (IANS) With 'Slumdog Millionaire' having made waves on the global scene, Indian movie themes and filmmakers are beginning to reap the benefits in the international sales and co-productions arena at the ongoing Cannes Film Market.

Tannishtha is India's flag-bearer at Cannes

May 18, 2009 at 11:54 AM

Cannes, May 18 (IANS) Guess which Indian actress occupies the most mindspace at the ongoing 62nd Cannes Film Festival? It's certainly not Aishwarya Rai Bachchan though, as always, she is visible everywhere on the Croisette both in person and on L'Oreal hoardings.

Best show since October, Sensex tops 12,000 points

May 4, 2009 at 5:04 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) In what was the biggest gain in a single day since Oct 31, 2008, a key index of the Indian equities markets soared more than 700 points, raising hopes that the rally that has kept the bourses in green for eight-nine weeks can be sustained.

Vantagetrade.com introduces Interday Trend Calls

April 14, 2009 at 4:18 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 14 (ANI/Business Wire India): After the successful launch of Mid-Day Market scan and sms alerts on all BSE NSE stocks, Vantagetrade has come up with a unique concept in stock trading.

RBI Governor says monetisation is not a benign solution

April 7, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Mumbai, Apr 7 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Duvvuri Subbarao has said that there was a long-term cost to monetising the budget deficit that needed to be considered despite the apparent short-term benefits of not tapping the market for funding.

FMC quashes NCDEX proposal of lower transaction fee

April 7, 2009 at 1:01 AM

The Commodity future regulator Forward Market Commission (FMC) has rejected the proposal of National Commodities & Derivative Exchange (NCDEX) to reduce the transaction fee according to different time zone and different commodity in trading.

'Meltdown an opportunity for India, Africa to deepen ties'

March 24, 2009 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The current economic crisis could be a blessing in disguise for both India and Africa, according to Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma.

Swat women still afraid to go out and shop

March 17, 2009 at 1:55 PM

Mingora (Pakistan), Mar. 17 (ANI): Despite the Pakistan Government's peace-deal with the Taliban in Swat, women are still afraid to go to markets and shop.

India needs 450 billion rupees more to meet budget spending

February 17, 2009 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Economic Affairs Secretary Ashok Chawla has said that India plans to raise an extra 450 billion rupees in the 2008-09 financial year beyond additional borrowings already announced, but will not tap the markets for it.

Eating less meat could wipe 20 trillion dollars off the cost of fighting climate change

February 11, 2009 at 12:52 PM

London, Feb 11 (ANI): If the world's meat eaters would cut on their non-vegetarian diet, it could cut 20 trillion dollars off the cost of fighting climate change, reveals a new research.

Equity markets slump, reversing previous day's gains

January 15, 2009 at 5:41 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Indian equities markets closed lower Thursday, reversing the gains of Wednesday's trade. A key index shut shop about 3.45 percent below its previous close.

Market regulator may finally get to grill Satyam ex-chief

January 15, 2009 at 5:15 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), probing the Rs.70-billion ($1.43 billion) fraud in Satyam Computer Services, may finally get an opportunity to grill the company's disgraced former chairman B. Ramalinga Raju when the matter comes up before a court here Friday.

Regulator serves Ramalinga Raju with summons

January 9, 2009 at 5:41 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 9 (IANS) Market watchdog Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Friday served Satyam's disgraced chief B. Ramalinga Raju with summons, asking him to appear for hearing in connection with a Rs.70-billion accounting fraud.

Checkpoints lifted at Chandigarh grain market

January 9, 2009 at 4:57 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 9 (IANS) Following widespread protests by the trader community for the last one week, barricades and police checkpoints put up at the entry points of the vegetables and grain market here were removed Friday morning.

Truckers strike pushes up commodity prices in Delhi, other parts of country

January 7, 2009 at 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (ANI): A nationwide strike by tens of thousands of truckers entered its third day on Wednesday, pushing the prices of vegetables and fruits up mildly in New Delhi.

Markets close marginally higher

January 2, 2009 at 5:52 PM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) After staging a rally of sorts during afternoon trade, the Indian equities markets slumped to close marginally higher Friday than their previous close, with a key index ending trade up 0.55 percent.

Girls deprived of quality net cafes in Pakistan

December 15, 2008 at 5:24 PM

Islamabad, Dec 15 (ANI): Girls in Pakistan have said that they are being deprived of using computer and internet facilities owing to the non-conducive environment prevalent in the country's internet cafes.

India's accounting principles match global standards: EU

December 13, 2008 at 11:50 AM

Brussels, Dec 13 (IANS) The European Commission, the European Union's (EU) executive body, has accepted that the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs) of India are equivalent to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Hong Kong stocks surge on stimulus hope

December 10, 2008 at 7:30 PM

Hong kong, Dec 10 (Xinhua) Hong Kong stocks closed 5.6 percent higher Wednesday on hope that China will come up with greater stimulus packages amid the latest downbeat producer price index in November.

Global oil market oversupplied: Iran

November 30, 2008 at 7:23 PM

Tehran, Nov 30 (Xinhua) The global oil market is oversupplied by two million barrels per day (bpd), Iran's oil minister said here Sunday.

Fidelity launches innovative volatility tool

November 17, 2008 at 4:11 PM

Mumbai, Nov 17 (ANI/Business Wire India): Fidelity today launched an innovative volatility tool designed to help advisers and investors put the current market uncertainty in the context of a longer term perspective.

Network for better marketing, eastern film units told

November 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM

Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) The film industries in the eastern states of India should come together to network and market their films in an optimum way, Sandipan Chakraborty, the eastern region chairman of industry lobby Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said here Tuesday.

Asian markets start week with further plunge

October 27, 2008 at 2:51 PM

Tokyo, Oct 27 (DPA) Asian markets plummeted to new lows Monday, with Japan's key Nikkei index leading the plunge, as investors across the region stepped up panic-selling on concerns that tumbling share values would drag economies into recession.

MWV forms joint venture with Indian Corrugated Packaging Manufacturer Wadco

October 24, 2008 at 1:11 PM

Richmond, Oct 24 (ANI/Business Wire India): MeadWestvaco Corp. announced it has formed a joint venture with India-based corrugated box manufacturer Wadco Packaging Pvt. Ltd. by purchasing a 51 per cent equity stake in the company.

Punjab, Haryana paddy procurement crosses 5 mn tonnes

October 13, 2008 at 8:32 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 13 (IANS) Procurement of paddy in Punjab and Haryana has crossed the five million tonne mark, officials said here Monday.

Policies required to prevent biofuel output from causing ecological disaster

October 10, 2008 at 4:03 PM

Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) Early preventive policies regarding biofuels' output would go a long way in minimising its unintentional side effects like fertiliser and pesticide pollution, soil erosion, fouling of waterways and species loss, according to an international group of researchers.

Mock drill checks preparedness in Delhi's Khan market

October 6, 2008 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Delhi Police late Wednesday carried out a mock drill at the busy Khan Market to ascertain the response of various agencies and the market association in case of a bomb threat.

Mock drill checks preparedness in Delhi's Khan market

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Delhi Police late Wednesday carried out a mock drill at the busy Khan Market to ascertain the response of various agencies and the market association in case of a bomb threat.

People are skeptical about market: Chairman of Earthstone Group

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai, Sept 25 (ANI/Business Wire India): Financial markets are all about confidence in the system and an underlying assumption that system will not fail. But, after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in USA and Northern Rock in the UK and the bailout of Fannie, Freddie and AIG investors, people have lost confidence in the system. In fact, some people have even started being skeptical, if any system exists at all.

Growth in Domestic BPO Market to outpace that of offshore BPO

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): While the offshore (international) BPO market faces pressures with economy-wide slowdown in developed markets, the domestic BPO market is getting ready to take off.

India to miss export target in this fiscal: FICCI

June 16, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry - FICCI has predicted that Indian export industry may not achieve the export

SEBI allows cross-margin across cash and derivative mkts

May 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The security and exchange board of India (SEBI) on Monday has allowed cross margining across cash and derivatives markets, so

Govt to boost export of Indian movies

April 30, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is now willing to enhance the export of Indian movies. For this, Ministry

India continues fastest IT growth-rate: Survey

March 26, 2008 at 12:00 AM

It's pleasing news for Indian Information Technology sector that despite of heavy recession in United States of America and its

Ang Lee gets second Golden Lion at Venice festival

September 10, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Venice Film Festival concludes with the controversial judgment as Ang Lee, Taiwanese director bagged his second Golden Lion for the best picture Se, Jie (Lust, Caution). Itâ??s a second year in arrow when an Asian Film won Venice top