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| April 11, 2008 | |
'Monkeys don't queue up for visas'
'We should learn to see desire as a privilege. On this planet, only human beings can desire. Animals can't. Have you seen Indian monkeys queuing up outside the US consulate? You don't. Because monkeys do not have that desire to go to the US,' said Swami Dayananda Saraswati. | | | |
| April 8, 2008 | |
It's not cricket, stupid! It's business!
The top executives of the eight IPL teams, auctioned for the 44-day tournament, are stepping on the gas to conclude sponsorship deals, brand endorsement contracts, television campaigns and ground promotion activities, in-stadia events and entry ticket prices.
The great Google gold rush
For Matt Sanchez, grooming your company to be acquired by Google is akin to flipping a house in a shaky real estate market. It can be lucrative -- but comes with a very serious risk of losing everything. | | | |
| April 7, 2008 | |
Why Africa is where the future lies
The ambitious India-Africa Forum Summit to be held on April 8-9, 2008, in New Delhi will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
Want to succeed in business? Grow or die!
In today's intensely competitive, technology-driven global marketplace, no enterprise -- including yours -- can be sustained without growth.
3 NRIs amongst highest paid US CEOs
Indra Nooyi is the chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo, the world's fourth-largest food and beverages company. On August 14, 2006, she was named to succeed Steve Reinemund as the company's chief executive officer. | | | |
| April 3, 2008 | |
Where Shanghai differs from Mumbai
Unlike the mill lands in Mumbai which lay abandoned for decades, China's capitalist roaders are ensuring that these crumbling spaces make a comeback.
Top 10 global retail markets
Global retail giants are now spreading their wings across the globe to cash in on new opportunties.
Viagra is 10 years old
The medicine turned a debilitating psychological disorder into an easily treatable physical one.
Top NRI CEOs of global firms
Check out some of the top Non-Resident Indian CEOs and entrepreneurs who have carved a niche for themselves in the global arena.
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| March 24, 2008 | |
All about the 6th Pay Commission report
The Sixth Pay Commission on Monday recommended a hefty increase in salaries of over 4.5 million central government employees, a move that would cost the exchequer Rs 12,561 crore in 2008-09.
Remittance: India tops the world
India received a whopping $27 billion in remittances, beating China and Mexico to become the top country for such inflows, the World Bank has said in its latest report. | | | |
| March 19, 2008 | |
Some must-have gadgets for you!
If you are a doohickey lover aspiring for something higher, you can add these gadgets to your wish-list.
Buying a used car? Check this out!
The second-hand car market is looking great for the buyer, thanks to the (Tata) 'Nano effect'.
How much should you invest in gold now
Now that the dizzying Sensex is not blinding us anymore, we can look at introducing a third investment vehicle that reduces risk and provides stability to our portfolio.
A ROPE trick in rural India
ROPE has outsourced work to rural Tamil Nadu for big companies through Information and Communication Technologies. The man who runs the company is N N Sreejith.
The world is NOT flat. It's spiky
The tallest spikes, the cities and regions that drive the world economy, are growing ever higher while the valleys, with little economic activity, recede still further.
Why oil prices are soaring!
On the backdrop of a global meltdown, the rise of oil prices is a cause for concern. | | | |
| March 18, 2008 | |
Chidambaram's mantra for big growth
The Indian finance minister says India needs to ensure that growth is close to 9 per cent and take measures to counteract any slowing down in the world economy.
Why you should buy gold now. 4 reasons
Now that the dizzying Sensex is not blinding us anymore, we can look at introducing a third investment vehicle that reduces risk and provides stability to our portfolio.
Drive these cars @ 40 paise per km!
With foreign partners agreeing to help it, Tara International decided to assemble and make zero pollution vehicles that are battery operated. | | | |
| March 14, 2008 | |
These countries are hiring big time
India has emerged as the second most optimistic nation in the world in terms of Net Employment Outlook, which means that the country is out to hire big time.
History of low-cost airlines in India
Low-cost airlines offer air travel at normally very low rates by cutting down on expensive customary in-flight passenger services.
The world's richest women
Liliane Bettencourt is the world's richest woman. With a wealth of $22.9 billion, she is the 17th richest person on earth, according to Forbes. | | | |
| March 13, 2008 | |
Govt blinks, airport strike called off
The indefinite strike by airport employees against closure of Bangalore and Hyderabad airports was called off after a meeting with the civil aviation ministry. | | | |
| March 3, 2008 | |
A bagful of goodies from Chidambaram
The finance minister's proposals should positively impact all sections of the society, including industry and the common man.
These phones mean business!
Following on the heels of Blackberry, major handset brands like Nokia, Motorola, O2, Sony Ericsson et al are offering technology-loaded cell phones.
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| February 28, 2008 | |
Various shades of Economic Survey
Projecting an 8.7 per cent growth in the current fiscal, the Economic Survey on February 28 said the government should ensure a non-inflationary growth along with speeding up of reforms for sustaining 9 per cent expansion in GDP. | | | |
| February 26, 2008 | |
Lalu's rail: What's in it for you
Railway Minister Lalu Prasad on Tuesday announced a cash surplus of more than Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) for 2007-08.
Budget: Who can expect what
Every year, as the annual Budget draws closer, expectations across all sections of the society start building up. This year too, it is no different. | | | |
| February 19, 2008 | |
11 things NOT to do with your money
Smart investing is the key to financial happiness. It helps you multiply your money. And it certainly is not as difficult as you think.
Toys for the big boys
Miniature of gorgeous cars like BMW 501, Ford Mustang of vintage 1953, 1953 Corvett are available at high-end toy stores in the metro-cities
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| February 13, 2008 | |
Of pickles, Rs 6 crore and Tihar Jail
South Asia's largest prison expects the earnings from the sales of goods made by inmates to double this financial year
Drop-dead gorgeous cars!
A concept car is a car prototype made to showcase a concept, new styling, technology and more.
MacBook Air, the world's thinnest notebook
A peep into MacBook Air, which measures an unprecedented 0.16 inches at its thinnest point, while its maximum height of 0.76 inches is less than the thinnest point on competing notebooks
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| February 4, 2008 | |
The story of two bulls
Unlike the the Wall Street Bull that arrived uninvited at the New York Stock Exchange's doorstep on December 15, 1989, the bronze Big Bull that now adorns the entrance to the Bombay Stock Exchange was commissioned by the bourse's officials.
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| January 29, 2008 | |
Negroponte on the future of $100 laptop
Nicholas Negroponte, an MIT professor, is founder of One Laptop Per Child, an international non-profit organisation that created the XO Laptop designed for kids in the world's poorest and most remote regions.
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| January 28, 2008 | |
Check out the hot new BMW M3!
The car also happened to possess extremely refined handling, a clear, sporty intent and an engine that had performance.
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| January 15, 2008 | |
Who invented the Jaipur foot?
PK Sethi, who died on January 6, has left behind a controversy over his invention of the Jaipur foot, which refuses to die with him
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