Hauz Khas Market

Everything you need to know about Hauz Khas Market: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Hauz Khas Market: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Delhi is the highest in per capital power consumption: Kiran Walia

June 11, 2013 at 11:51 AM

Minister of Social Welfare, Women & Child Development and Education, Govt. of Delhi Prof. Kiran Walia has said that government is committed for the development of city and turned into a world-class city.

Usain Bolt's father robbed

June 8, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Trelawny (Jamaica), June 8 (IANS/CMC) Wellesly Bolt, the father of sprint legend Usain Bolt, was robbed of cash amounting to a little less than half a million Jamaican dollars.

Chinese firm to buy US pork producer for $4.7 bn

May 30, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Washington, May 30 (IANS) The biggest pork firms in China and the US plan to join hands in a $4.7 billion deal, the largest takeover of a US company by a Chinese rival, media reports said.

Garage.Inc: Ideal for non-vegetarians, American cuisine lovers (Restaurant Review) (With Image)

May 26, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) One may not be open to the idea of waking up and comfortably strolling inside a restaurants in pyjamas, but Garage Inc. Restaurants expect you to do exactly that! Completely chilled out, lively, the eatery is fun place for carnivores, especially who love American cuisine.

Want to try Anglo-Indian food, Thirty Nine in Hauz Khas ideal place (Food Review)

May 19, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Indian chefs often experiment with the recipes and ingredients, true! But a spicy and crispy 'Crab Samosa' served with mango chutney is something that would surely make you think about the level of creativity and imagination of the chefs.

45th Session of Indian Labour Conference concludes

May 19, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): The 45th Session of the Indian Labour Conference concluded in New Delhi with a resolve to provide universal social security coverage and assured pension to the entire working population.

Rina Dhaka brings local flavour to 'Style And The City' (With Image)

May 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) She had very litte time, still Rina Dhaka hopped from one city to another exploring their culture, heritage and lifestyle for her travel show. The ace desinger describes the experience as "fun and challenging".

School bus driver, helper held for molestation

May 9, 2013 at 11:26 PM

New Del May 9 (IANS) The driver and helper of a school bus were arrested Thursday allegedly for molesting schoolchildren and making them watch pornographic clips, police said.

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.

Amid border tensions, Chinese dig tunnel for Delhi Metro line (With image)

May 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Amid the media brouhaha in India over the border incursions by their troops, Chinese engineers were last week calmly tunneling in the heart of the national capital for the heritage line of the Delhi Metro network, signifying the growing commercial linkages between the two neighbours.

I should have flirted with Robert Redford and Paul Newman, says Martha Stewart

May 7, 2013 at 3:13 PM

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.

Indian man drowns off Bahrain beach

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

The body of Sajith Somarajan Pillai was Sunday found on the Al Jazair beach of the country, the Gulf Daily News reported Monday.

SC tells SEBI to deal sternly with firms indulging in manipulative, deceptive practices

April 28, 2013 at 9:32 AM

New Delhi, April 28 (ANI): The Supreme Court has asked market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), to deal sternly with firms indulging in manipulative and deceptive practices.

Getting a divorce can be hard on your finances

April 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Sydney, Apr. 22 (ANI): Divorcing your spouse can be a very expensive affair, according to a research.

Foreign Trade Policy announcement is the right step at the right time: CII President

April 18, 2013 at 5:56 PM

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".

Anand Sharma announces sops to revive exports

April 18, 2013 at 3:40 PM

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.

A walk through the history of modern Indian art (Book Review)

April 10, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Book: 'Manifestations IX: 20th Century Indian Art'; Publisher: Delhi Art Gallery; Editors: Kishore Singh & Shruti Parthasarathy; Pages: 219; Price: Rs.4,750

Delhi to host Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM4)

April 8, 2013 at 6:53 PM

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).

I missed Manisha while making 'Dee Saturday Night': Prakash

April 1, 2013 at 3:38 PM

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".

Manisha Koirala in 'Market 2'?

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

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.

Delhi cop's son-in-law gets bail in dowry demand case

March 26, 2013 at 10:02 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday granted two months interim bail to the son-in-law of a joint commissioner of Delhi Police after he was accused by his wife of harassing her for dowry.

Senior Delhi cop's son-in-law arrested for demanding dowry

March 25, 2013 at 11:22 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday sent the son-in-law of a joint commissioner of Delhi Police to one day police custody, after his wife filed an FIR against him for demanding dowry.

Civilian killed in Kashmir militant attack

March 24, 2013 at 4:42 PM

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.

Carbon market experts favour simplified CDM procedures

March 15, 2013 at 7:34 PM

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.

More DTC buses for students

March 15, 2013 at 12:14 AM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami Thursday said frequency of Delhi Transport Corporation buses would be augmented for students.

Hemant-Nandita brings myriad hues of garden at WIFW

March 14, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The day two of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2013 Autumn-Winter seemed to be a perfect mix and match of summer and winter collection. While some designers showcased bold and dark gothic or vintage collection, others preffered to keep it light and simple.

India can become next app superpower: Experts

March 13, 2013 at 5:58 PM

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.

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.

Emergency phone alert service launched in Delhi

March 7, 2013 at 7:15 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Amid growing incidents of crimes against women, an emergency alert service helpline number 55100 was launched here Thursday to facilitate sending of alerts to family and friends of a caller, a service provider said.

Medical graduate slashes tea vendor's neck

March 5, 2013 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) A 30-year-old medical graduate slashed a tea vendor's neck after a fight over a petty issue, police said Tuesday.

Sexual assaults in Delhi schools (Timeline)

March 1, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Cases of sexual violence against girls and women continue to occur in the national capital, the most recent being the rape of an eight-year-old girl in her municipal school in northwest Delhi Friday.

Three charred to death in Meghalaya

February 27, 2013 at 10:03 PM

Shillong, Feb 27 (IANS) A woman, her baby boy and another minor were charred to death in her house in Meghalaya, police said Wednesday.

Meira Kumar expresses sorrow over Kolkata fire

February 27, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Wednesday expressed sorrow at the loss of many lives in a fire accident in a market in Sealdah area of Kolkata.

Forest Whitaker gets stopped and frisked at NYC shop

February 17, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New York, Feb 17 (ANI): Forest Whitaker was stopped and accused of stealing as he was leaving a store in New York on Saturday.

US fixed mortgage rates remain unchanged

February 15, 2013 at 1:22 PM

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.

Global mobile phone sales declined in 2012

February 14, 2013 at 12:25 PM

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.

India-US economic ties not realised: US think tank

January 9, 2013 at 11:29 AM

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.

Last accused in Rs.5.25 crore Delhi heist arrested

January 5, 2013 at 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The fifth and last main accused in the city's Rs.5.25 crore heist was arrested Friday afternoon from south Delhi's INA market, police said Saturday.

2013 eve: Capital's clubs cancel celebrations, incur losses

December 31, 2012 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Some called famed disc jockeys, some planned lavish buffets - but several clubs and pubs across the capital have either cancelled their New Year eve celebrations or have toned them down as a homage to the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim, who died Saturday.

Foreign arrivals went up by six percent in 2012

December 31, 2012 at 5:41 PM

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.

Older workers 'better at decision-making'

December 27, 2012 at 11:25 AM

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.

Lt. Gov. slams police for lapse, crackdown on protesters

December 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) After cutting short his visit to the US, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejendra Khanna slammed Delhi Police Monday for the "security lapse" and the crackdown on protesters after the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in south Delhi.

Gang-rape: Two police officers suspended

December 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Two Delhi Police officers have been suspended for not stopping the bus with tinted windows in which a 23-year-old woman was raped, Lt. Governor Tejendra Khanna announced Monday.

Delhi gang-rape: Three policemen suspended for negligence

December 22, 2012 at 11:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Six days after a 23-year old woman was brutally tortured and gang-raped, three policemen were suspended for dereliction of duty that night, police said Saturday.

Brazil calls for better integrated trading bloc

December 8, 2012 at 12:20 PM

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.

'Texting' preferred method of staying in touch for 90 pct of young Britons

December 3, 2012 at 4:20 PM

London, Dec 3 (ANI): A majority of youngsters in Britain use text messages to communicate with friends and family daily, according to a report.

SpongeBob banned from Xmas lights switch over health and safety fears

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

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.

Man jumps before metro train, dies

November 27, 2012 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) A 22?year?old man committed suicide by jumping before a Delhi Metro train here, police said Tuesday.

Two held for killing roommate

November 25, 2012 at 10:45 PM

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.

Rice production to outpace consumption in 2013: FAO

November 20, 2012 at 8:58 AM

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).

The ones who don't celebrate Diwali...

November 13, 2012 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) In the last 25 years, Attar Singh has celebrated Diwali only once with his family. The reason? He is a fire fighter here, and the tribe doesn't get a holiday on Diwali.

Sri Lanka among top five tourist destinations

November 12, 2012 at 4:43 PM

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.

Sri Lanka among top five emerging destinations

November 12, 2012 at 1:47 PM

Colombo, Nov 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka has been listed among the five new emerging travel destinations by the World Travel Market's industry report.

Cabinet nod to additional wheat, rice sale in open market

November 10, 2012 at 6:56 PM

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.

Traffic snarls ruining Diwali festivities in Delhi

November 10, 2012 at 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Choked roads and serpentine queues of cars: massive traffic snarls are wreaking havoc on the Diwali festivities as people are getting stuck for hours on the capital roads in almost all parts of the city.

India aiming to ease visa procedures to increase tourist arrivals: Chiranjeevi

November 9, 2012 at 8:37 PM

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

Apple sells three million iPads over weekend

November 6, 2012 at 9:36 AM

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.

Economists predict economic rebound in China

November 4, 2012 at 11:51 AM

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.

Rupees depreciation against US dollar leads to rise in crude oil prices

October 31, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): The international crude oil prices for Indian Basket increased to US$107.65 per barrel on Tuesday.

Russia may set minimum price for wines

October 30, 2012 at 12:52 PM

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.

'Why no guidelines to protect children from sexual abuse?'

October 28, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has asked the central and Delhi governments to apprise it on the steps taken for framing guidelines to prevent sexual abuse of children in schools and educational institutions.

Taliban takes responsibility for US soldiers' killing

October 26, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Kabul, Oct 26 (IANS) Taliban militants have claimed responsibility for the killing of two US soldiers in Afghanistan's Uruzgan province Thursday by a man wearing Afghan police uniform, Xinhua reported Friday.

Taliban claims responsibility for killing 2 U.S. soldiers in S. Afghanistan

October 26, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Kabul, Oct. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): The Taliban militants on Friday claimed responsibility for an attack carried out by a man wearing the uniform of Afghan police in southern Uruzgan province.

Abbey Crouch accidentally shows undie while doing a Jolie in side-split dress

October 26, 2012 at 11:50 AM

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.

Abbey Crouch does a Jolie side-split at lingerie event

October 25, 2012 at 2:39 PM

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.

Six Delhi brothel inmates rescued

October 23, 2012 at 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Three women and three minor girls were rescued from a red light area here, police said Tuesday.

Nearly 51 pc Britons want to exit from EU, finds poll

October 21, 2012 at 1:02 PM

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.

12-year trial ends with Rs.500 fine on gambler

October 18, 2012 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) After 12 years of trial, a court here has convicted a man for gambling after he pleaded guilty and slapped a fine of Rs.500 on him.

Lawyer of accused held in Rs.5.25 crore heist

October 10, 2012 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) A woman lawyer of an accused in last month's Rs.5.25 crore heist here was arrested for helping her client hide a part of the robbed money, police said Wednesday.

One more held for Rs.5.25 crore heist

October 7, 2012 at 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) One person was arrested Saturday in connection with the sensational Rs.5.25 crore bank van robbery here that left a guard dead, police said Sunday. In all, three people were arrested over the weekend raising to ten the number of arrests in the case.

Two more arrested in Rs.5.25 crore heist

October 1, 2012 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Two more people, including an ex-employee of a security company, were arrested for the Rs.5.25 crore bank van robbery here that left a guard dead last week, police said Monday. Three other accused are already in custody.

Two more arrested in Rs.5.25 crore heist

October 1, 2012 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Two more people, including an ex-employee of a security company, were arrested for the Rs.5.25 crore bank van robbery here that left a guard dead last week, police said Monday. Three other accused are already in custody.

Three arrested in Rs.5.25 crore heist

September 30, 2012 at 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Three men have been arrested for a sensational Rs.5.25 crore bank van robbery here that left a guard dead, police said Sunday.

No headway in Delhi's Rs.5.25 crore heist

September 29, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Delhi Police is still groping in the dark over one of the biggest heists in the capital in which the cash van of a private bank carrying Rs.5.25 was driven away by over six armed men after they shot the guard of the van, police said.

Rs.5.50 crore looted from bank's van, guard shot in Delhi

September 28, 2012 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Six armed men drove away with a van carrying Rs.5.50 crore of ICICI Bank after critically injuring the guard in Defence Colony in south Delhi Friday, police said.

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.

More incentives to renewable energy sector: Farooq Abdullah

September 13, 2012 at 7:30 PM

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.

Four races in Paralympic marathon

September 8, 2012 at 12:55 PM

London, Sep 8 (IANS) London Paralympics' organising committee director Debbie Jevans said that there will be four races in Sunday's Paralympic marathon here.

Foreign national nabbed with 'Ketamine' worth Rs. 80 lakhs

September 6, 2012 at 7:10 PM

A team of Crime Branch has apprehended a foreign national namely Bregand Oliver aged France involved in trafficking of drugs and have recovered 8 Kgs. of fine quality Ketamine (a party drug).

Probe money trail in coal scam: BJP

September 6, 2012 at 2:55 PM

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.

Kenya's apex bank cuts benchmark lending rate

September 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

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.

Pakistani Taliban blames 'U.S. pleasers' intelligence agencies for Peshawar car bombing

September 2, 2012 at 1:13 PM

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.

Malaysia declared 'top Muslim tourist destination'

August 27, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 27 (ANI): Malaysia has been declared a top tourist spot for Muslims, according to an independent study.

Cambridge students told to ditch 'gown and tux' during pub visits to avoid being attacked

August 7, 2012 at 4:25 PM

London, Aug.7 (ANI): Cambridge University students have been warned against wearing academic gowns or dinner party dresses if they go into the city for drinking, or they could be attacked by locals.

Thousands of skeletons found in London pit

August 6, 2012 at 8:25 PM

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.

J.Lo 'planning to dump toyboy Casper Smart '

August 4, 2012 at 5:29 PM

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.

'Government must use designers to create cultural identity'

August 3, 2012 at 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Indian fashion design fraternity needs "complete support" from the government so that they can help in creating more employment opportunities as well as in building a cultural identity for the nation, says capital-based designer Anupama Dayal.

AMTEX 2012 begins at Pragati Maidan in Delhi

July 27, 2012 at 5:39 PM

AMTEX 2012 was inaugurated by Dr. M Veerappa Moily, Hon. Minister of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India.

Two minors raped in Delhi

July 10, 2012 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Two minors, including a six-year-old girl, were raped in separate incidents here Tuesday, police said, adding that both the accused - a juvenile and a government school teacher - were caught.

Kenya's central bank cuts benchmark rate

July 6, 2012 at 12:56 PM

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.

India's mobile handsets sales cross 50 mn in Jan-March

July 3, 2012 at 10:22 PM

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.

Indian migrant workers to get skills training

July 2, 2012 at 3:11 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Four major projects to help build Indian migrant workers' capabilities to move up the value chain and to position India as a preferred source of qualified, skilled and trained human resources across a wide gamut of sectors has been launched by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA).

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.

Facebook blames Nasdaq stock-glitches for IPO crash

June 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Washington, June 17 (ANI): Social networking site Facebook has said trading problems at the Nasdaq Stock Market is resposnsible for a sharp drop in the company's stock price after its initial public offering.

Katy Perry back together with guitarist ex Rob Ackroyd

June 9, 2012 at 1:12 PM

London, June 9 (ANI): Katy Perry has reportedly rekindled her romance with rocker Rob Ackroyd.

India to achieve $500 billion exports target

June 8, 2012 at 3:20 PM

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.

Two motorcyclists killed in Karachi road accident

June 1, 2012 at 1:43 PM

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.

Bandh paralyzed normal life in Delhi

May 31, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Delhi Mahabandh called by the BJP to protest against price spiral, hike in the price of Petrol and CNG was a success.

Land of white elephants and gold pagodas - Myanmar musings

May 31, 2012 at 1:11 PM

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:

Rupee closes at record low of 56.23 against dollar

May 30, 2012 at 8:07 PM

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.