Everything you need to know about L.r. Market: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about L.r. Market: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New York, May 7 (ANI): Martha Stewart has admitted that she didn't flirt with Hollywood heartthrobs Robert Redford and Paul Newman as a young woman.
The body of Sajith Somarajan Pillai was Sunday found on the Al Jazair beach of the country, the Gulf Daily News reported Monday.
Sydney, Apr. 22 (ANI): Divorcing your spouse can be a very expensive affair, according to a research.
New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): Welcoming the announcement and complementing the government, S. Gopalakrishnan, President, CII, said that "This announcement is the right step at right time as it could revive investors' confidence in SEZs".
New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): In a bid to revive India's exports, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma today extended several benefits to spur exports and to encourage domestic manufacturing to reduce dependence on imports.
New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Energy ministers from more than 20 of the world's leading economies will gather here on April 17-18 for the fourth international Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM4).
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Jay Prakash says Manisha Koirala is his lucky mascot and that she was supposed to play the protagonist in "Dee Saturday Night".
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Director Jay Prakash is keen to sign Manisha Koirala for "Market 2" after she returns from New York, where she is undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.
Srinagar, March 24 (IANS) A civilian, critically injured when militants fired at a police patrol in Sopore town in Jammu and Kashmir Sunday afternoon, died of his injuries in a hospital. A police constable was also injured in the attack.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Carbon market experts support simplified Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) procedures and standardised criteria for sustainable development as preferred options for new market mechanisms, according to a FICCI survey released Friday.
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) India has the ability to become the next app superpower due to its enormous consumption power and potential, said a panel of experts at the 14th edition of Ficci-Frames 2013 here Wednesday.
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Reality TV shows are here to stay as are the many dance and music schools mushrooming across towns and cities, but online could be the next growth area. Ask choreographer Ashley Lobo, who believes the online medium is a cheap and effective way to reach talent in a country as vast and varied as India.
Shillong, Feb 27 (IANS) A woman, her baby boy and another minor were charred to death in her house in Meghalaya, police said Wednesday.
Washington, Feb 15 (IANS) US fixed mortgage rates remained unchanged this week and continued to support the housing recovery, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey released by Freddie Mac.
San Francisco, Feb 14 (IANS) Market research firm Gartner said in its latest research that worldwide mobile phone sales declined in 2012 for the first time since 2009.
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) The full potential of India-US economic relationship is far from being realised, chiefly due to the actions and inactions of the two governments, according to a US think tank.
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country in 2012 (till November) increased by nearly six per cent over the same period in 2011, the tourism ministry said Monday.
Washington, December 27 (ANI): Older decision makers are more conscientious - careful and organized - as compared to those in younger age groups, a new study has revealed.
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 8 (IANS) Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff has called for a better integrated and more socially committed Mercosur trade bloc, to help South America ride out the international economic crisis.
London, Dec 3 (ANI): A majority of youngsters in Britain use text messages to communicate with friends and family daily, according to a report.
London, Nov 28 (ANI): Council chiefs in Wolverhampton have been branded scrooges after they banned SpongeBob Squarepants from turning on the Christmas lights - because of health and safety fears.
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Two men were arrested here for killing their roommate, who had stolen contact details of a woman with whom the accused engaged in surreptitious chats, police said Sunday.
Rome, Nov 20 (IANS) The world rice production in 2013 is expected to outpace consumption, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Colombo, Nov 12 (IANS) Thanks to the end of the civil war, Sri Lanka has been listed one of the world's top five emerging travel destinations.
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Saturday approved additional allocation of wheat and rice under the Open Market Sale Scheme, aimed to have a moderating influence on the prices of the commodities.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) India is attempting to liberalise visa procedures by adding nine countries to the 11 whose citizens are entitled to the document on arrival, yesteryears southern star Chiranjeevi, who has been given independent charge of tourism as a minister of state, said Friday
San Francisco, Nov 6 (IANS) Apple announced Monday that it sold three million iPad mini and fourth generation iPad when the products went on sale this weekend.
Beijing, Nov 4 (IANS) Economists quizzed for a survey have cautioned against external and policy risks that may ruin a widely expected pick-up in China's growth in the last quarter of 2012.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): The international crude oil prices for Indian Basket increased to US$107.65 per barrel on Tuesday.
Moscow, Oct 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian government may set minimum prices for wines to compensate domestic winemakers for rising world prices due to poor grape harvests in Russia and Europe, according to a media report.
London, Oct 26 (ANI): Abbey Crouch has become the latest celebrity to try and copy Angelina Jolie's side-split look at this year's Oscars, as she showed up at the Lingerie London event on Wednesday night.
London, Oct 25 (ANI): Abbey Crouch has become the latest celebrity to try and copy Angelina Jolie's side-split look at this year's Oscars, as she showed up at the Lingerie London event on Wednesday night.
London, Oct. 21 (ANI): Support for Britain pulling out of the European Union is at its highest level in the last 30 years, with 51 percent saying that they would vote to leave, while just 34 percent said they would like to stay, according to a new poll.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) One person was killed and another injured in a shootout at the Kamla Market area of central Delhi Monday, police said.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Generation-based incentives and depreciation allowance to incentivise generation of power from new and renewable sources will be at the top of the 12th Plan agenda (2012-17), New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah said Thursday.
London, Sep 8 (IANS) London Paralympics' organising committee director Debbie Jevans said that there will be four races in Sunday's Paralympic marathon here.
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) As parliament was disrupted for the 12th successive day Thursday over allocation of coal blocks, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sought an answer from the government as to why there was no probe ordered in the money trail in the faulty allotments.
Nairobi, Sep 6 (IANS) Kenya's central bank CBK has slashed benchmark lending rate by 350 basis points to 13.0 percent from the previous 16.5 percent to allow more borrowing from banks.
Islamabad, Sept. 2 (ANI): The banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has denied involvement in the Matni blast, and has accused the intelligence agencies of killing civilians to please the U.S. administration.
Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 27 (ANI): Malaysia has been declared a top tourist spot for Muslims, according to an independent study.
London, Aug 6 (IANS) Thousands of skeletons found in a mass grave in London were of people who died due to climatic changes after a 13th century volcanic eruption, according to archaeologists.
London, August 4 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez's relationship with Casper Smart is said to be on the rocks, as she is reportedly losing patience with him.
AMTEX 2012 was inaugurated by Dr. M Veerappa Moily, Hon. Minister of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India.
Nairobi, July 6 (IANS) Kenya's Central Bank (CBK) has reduced its interest benchmark rate (CB Rate) to 16.5 percent from 18 percent to bring inflation towards the medium-term target and sustain general price stability, reported Xinhua.
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) India's mobile handsets sales crossed 50 million units in the Jan-March quarter, up 9.1 percent from the like period of the previous year, with Nokia retaining its leadership position with 23 percent market share, a study showed Tuesday.
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) India is on course to increase exports to $500 billion in 2013-14 from around $300 billion in the last fiscal, helped by market and product diversification strategy promoted by the government, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Friday.
Islamabad, June 1 (IANS) At least two men were killed and another man was injured in the Pakistani port city of Karachi after a water tanker hit a motorbike, Geo News reported Friday.
Yangon, May 31 (IANS) It's a mix of the old and the new, of wide expanses and quaint tree-lined avenues, of lofty buildings and ancient gold pagodas glinting in the sun. Myanmar's new capital Nay Pyi Taw and its old one Yangon, which Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited this week, are an enchanting study in contrasts. Some vignettes:
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) The Indian rupee hit a record closing low of 56.23 against dollar Wednesday due to increased demand for the American currency by importers for month-end payments and weakness in the euro.
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court was Wednesday informed that the stock market regulator could not have taken up the issue of Sahara group of companies mopping up Rs.17,400 crore through debentures and ordered their refund.
Kuala Lampur, May 30 (Xinhua-ANI): Malaysia's central bank announced on Wednesday the introduction of a new Islamic monetary instrument, Collateralized Murabahah.
Yangon, May 29 (IANS) At 66, Aun San Suu Kyi is not just an enduring inspiration for millions in Myanmar but also a style icon with her elegance and sheer simplicity.
New York, May 23 (ANI): 90 million houses around the world will have some form of home automation system in place by 2017, a study revealed.
Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) Two people - a woman and a teenager - were electrocuted in the Pakistani port city of Karachi and several others were injured after tin roofs of houses fell following a dust storm.
New York, May 19 (IANS) US stocks traded mixed Friday amid euro concerns, with all eyes on Facebook Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Washington, April 26 (IANS) US mortgage applications decreased last week despite an all-time low in mortgage rates, according to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey released Wednesday by the US Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
Washington, April 26 (IANS) US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke Wednesday exuded frustration with the slow labor market recovery and hinted that the central bank was poised to take further moves to boost economic growth.
Beijing, April 22 (IANS) James Cameron' 3D team, behind the worldwide success of 2009 sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar", is being tapped to assist in shooting "The Art of War", a film about ancient Chinese strategist and philosopher Sun Tzu.
Seoul, April 18 (IANS) South Korean banks' foreign borrowing growth slowed last month as local lenders borrowed less loans from overseas amid easing external uncertainties, a financial watchdog said Wednesday.
London, April 17 (IANS) Market-based growth is a priority for every country, World Bank's new president Jim Yong Kim has said.
Moscow, April 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The number of alcoholic drink makers in Russia fell 32 percent last year as a result of government steps to re-license local manufacturers and sellers, according to an online business newspaper. Vodka production fell 9.5 percent to 86.3 million deciliters in 2011, while wine output edged down 10.5 percent to 40.4 million deciliters.
New York, March 28 (IANS) US stocks traded flat Tuesday after major indexes jumped to 2012 highs in a central bank-fuelled rally.
Rio de Janeiro, March 23 (IANS/EFE) The number of Brazilians categorized as middle class has risen rapidly in recent years, climbing from 34 percent of the population in 2004 to 54 percent in 2011, according to a study released Thursday by consumer finance firm Cetelem BGN and the Ipsos research institute.
Frankfurt, March 23 (IANS) The worst of the Eurozone crisis is over and the situation is stabilizing, European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi has been quoted as saying.
Islamabad, Mar 23 (ANI): Pakistan Petroleum and Natural Resources Secretary Muhammad Ejaz Chaudhry discussed on bilateral trade of petroleum products forward and the progress of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline project with Indian counterpart GC Chaturvedi in New Delhi on Thursday.
Washington, March 20 (ANI): Including ads in mobile applications poses privacy and security risks because they offer a way for hackers to bypass existing security efforts, researchers have revealed.
Washington, March 20 (ANI): Including ads in mobile applications poses privacy and security risks because they offer a way for hackers to bypass existing security efforts, researchers have revealed.
The Indian economy is hit by the ?European Dilemma? of need for austerity with growth. High crude prices and lack of political will to pass on the hike in crude prices, other food and fertilizer subsidies to the customer has put a severe strain on th
London, Mar 2(ANI): It has emerged that millions of UK residents who use Google smart phones are unable to avoid the fundamental and invasive changes of the firm's latest privacy policy.
London, Mar 2(ANI): It has emerged that millions of UK residents who use Google smart phones are unable to avoid the fundamental and invasive changes of the firm's latest privacy policy.
Washington, Feb 2(ANI): Google Music, the company's cloud music service, has been labelled an 'oxymoron' by outgoing Warner Music Group chairman Edgar Bronfman Jr.
Washington, Feb 2(ANI): Google Music, the company's cloud music service, has been labelled an 'oxymoron' by outgoing Warner Music Group chairman Edgar Bronfman Jr.
London, Feb 1 (ANI): UK cinema box office takings reportedly passed the 1 billion-pound mark for the first time last year, according to the British Film Institute (BFI).
London, Feb 1 (ANI): UK cinema box office takings reportedly passed the 1 billion-pound mark for the first time last year, according to the British Film Institute (BFI).
The much-awaited android phone Samsung Galaxy Nexus S-III smart phone is not going to hit the market in this January, as per Samsung's earlier announcement, but is expected to launch in March 2012....
Beijing, Jan 12(ANI): The inflation rate continues to worry Chinese policymakers.
London, Jan 3 (ANI): Growing popularity of 'silent camera' applications is giving way to voyeurism in Japan as a large number of users are now indulging in clicking illicit photographs without people's consent.
London, Dec 7 (ANI): Google has announced that over 10 billion applications have been downloaded from the Android Market, which offers variety of programs for smartphones and tablets that use the search giant's operating system.
London, Dec 5 (ANI): A prominent UK general practitioner, David Lidgey, who was suffering from depression, left home leaving a note behind saying he had gone 'for a walk', and has not yet returned over the past five months, his wife has said.
Islamabad, Oct 18 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that former Governor of Punjab Salman Taseer's son Shahbaz is alive, and being kept near the Pak-Afghan border.
London, Sept 01 (ANI): Like humans, monkeys also know how to spend money and even know how to find a bargain, according to researchers.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Tuesday said India is keen to partner with Africa countries not only for buying minerals, but also providing technology for mining and exploration and value addition with long-term buy-back commitments.
London, August 08 (ANI): As the financial crisis is taking its toll on the grooming industry, the alpha males are making a comeback.
New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): Chinese tourists have topped the global consumer index for the first time. According to report, mainland Chinese tourists have spent more on shopping in 2010 than any other nation.
London, Apr 4 (ANI): A woman bigamist in Britain is said to have married a second man, who is 20 years her junior, while still being married to her first, and then running off with a third after her honeymoon.
London, Apr 4 (ANI): A woman bigamist in Britain is said to have married a second man, who is 20 years her junior, while still being married to her first, and then running off with a third after her honeymoon.
London, Mar.15 (ANI): China has overtaken Britain as the global art and antique market leader, says a report commissioned by the European Fine Art Foundation.
New York, Fen 11 (ANI): US First Lady Michelle Obama reportedly wore a 'cheap' dress from H and M on "Today" show.
Melbourne, Jan 28 (ANI): A supermarket worker in the US has been accused by a woman of handing out a yogurt sample contaminated with semen.
London, Dec 17 (ANI): Couples who are frustrated with their sex lives are being offered advice in saucy sermons on how to "spice up" things in the bedroom.
New York, Dec 07 (ANI): Tennis great Serena Williams' injured foot didn't deter her from attending a party, in which she decorated herself with Swarovski crystals.
London, Oct 30 (ANI): Gig-goers at a jazz concert in Qatar were left stunned when Brit model Kate Moss reportedly jumped on stage for an impromptu performance.
Karachi, Oct 20 (ANI): Pakistan's commercial capital, Karachi, continues to bleed as thirty more people from various ethnicities, including one dozen in a single incident, were killed yesterday, taking the death toll of the target killings to 73 after four consecutive days of violence.
New York, Oct 16 (ANI): If there is one unique costume that everyone is seeking to put on this year in Halloween, it is none other than the bloody meat dress recently donned by Lady Gaga.
Sydney, Oct 13 (ANI): Hong Kong's biggest airline, Cathay Pacific, is set to replace its "fixed-back shell" economy-class seats in long-haul planes after passengers complained they were uncomfortable.
Melbourne, Oct 11 (ANI): According to a survey, Australian youngsters are cutting back on their online lives and taking out more time to read books, watch movies and visit art galleries.
Melbourne, Sept 6 (ANI): A survey has found that the carrot is the favourite vegetable of Australians.
Jammu, July 27 (ANI): The disturbed conditions in the Kashmir valley has led to business losses to wholesale traders in the state.
New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): China has become the world's biggest sex toy producer, despite the country being known for its conservative stance on several issues, including sex.
Imphal, July 2 (ANI): Shopkeepers in Manipur closed their establishments on Thursday in protest against militants, after a bomb was found in a market.
