Attributing to Microsoft CEO for greater China, Simon Leung, the Wall Street Journal reported that the company plans to invest $100 million in Chinese companies, on top of the $40-million the software maker has invested since 2006.
Leading up to the International Women's Day on March 8, this is the first of a four-part series that talks about how women can invest to achieve their long-term financial goals.
The two-day conference begining March 8 is being held in India for the second year in succession in association with CyberMedia.
'There is too much news about film stars. There is too much fawning over wealth and power. There is a grey area between seriousness and triviality in news reporting now.' 'Mumbai is still a magnet. All the politicians have property in Mumbai. Politicians are the biggest racketeers here.' Olga Tellis, the legendary reporter who completed 50 years in journalism, tells A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com about her life and experiences.
Inflation is expected to remain low in the near term, in part because of the further declines in energy prices.
The Wall Street Journal is working towards aligning its India strategy to the practices it follows globally, that is, to increase focus on digital distribution.
Goldman Sachs is seeking to avoid a fraud charge as part of its settlement with the United States market regulator SEC, which had charged the investment banking major with defrauding investors by misrepresenting facts, a media report said.
Lawyers of embattled Goldman Sachs met with representatives of the US market regulator SEC this week, a move seen as an attempt to settle the lawsuit against the banking major, according to reports.
Rediff reader Hari Krishnan Nair, 43 from Kenya shares his suggestions on how to make the most of the lockdown.
Researchers have found two new mutations in coronavirus samples from Amravati and Yavatmal districts of eastern Maharashtra which can escape neutralising antibodies, a senior official said on Thrusday. Meanwhile, authorities in the two districts have announced strict implementation of restrictions, including a weekend lockdown in Amravati, to stem the rising cases of COVID-19.
The telecommunications industry in India is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. The booming telecom industry has been attracting large amount of investments in the country.
Larry Ellison, the top-paid US CEO got a salary of Rs 8,587 crore ($1.84 billion) during the last decade. Check out the other top earners. . .
Young people have an abundance of choice today. Yet finding purpose is an altogether different challenge for them.
Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, admission notification 2007-08
There is discrimination against women in insurance cover. As a flood of insurance companies tap the capital markets with public issues, there is however, hardly any reference to this asymmetry. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports
In an editorial, editor-in-chief Dr Graham Jackson, a UK-based Consultant Cardiologist, has called for greater public awareness of the dangers as well as consequences of the counterfeit drugs market.
The study investigated that the core self-evaluations and educational attainment are mediating mechanisms for the influence of physical attractiveness, intelligence on income and financial strain. Further, the effect of personality on income are particularly noteworthy and are stronger than those of attractiveness and nearly as strong as those of intelligence.
Infosys Technologies Ltd expects to find acquisition opportunities in the US during the downturn, co-chairman Nandan Nilekani was quoted as saying on Friday. "Acquisitions will definitely be very accessible in this market from a price point of view," Nilekani told the Wall Street Journal in an interview. "If it makes sense, we'll do it."
The rupee has gained by 21 paise or 0.31 per cent in last two days
Trying to adapt to changing market requirements amid recessionary conditions, corporate giants including Microsoft, IBM and Yahoo Inc are not only cutting jobs but are at the same hiring people in other business units, a media report says.
The BBC is all set to produce daily newscasts in Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi and Marathi (in addition to the existing Hindi, Tamil and Urdu), Jim Egan, CEO, BBC Global News, tells Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Whenever the history of India's National Law Schools is written, N R Madhava Menon's name will be deeply inscribed in it, says Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.
Both companies are also strong supporters of open-source Linux and Java software
You can be a copywriter, novelist or a content writer and turn your hobby into a fruitful career.
The Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee Act of a state regulates the purchase of agricultural products, such as cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables for that region. It hobbles farmers, imposing multiple levies on produce and disallows direct sales to private companies.
A recent study says that watching fitness DVDs at home may be harmful.
A new study has revealed that porn addicts struggle at maintaining romantic relationships.
Reeling under strict restrictions with no access to communication since August 5 when the Centre announced its decision to end Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 and bifurcate the state into two union territories, the people in the Valley have been facing a hair-raising challenge of finding a hairdresser to have their unkempt beards trimmed and unruly locks chopped.
'Tell me, one BJP policy that Mamata has opposed and is fighting tooth and nail?' Be it Article 370, instant triple talaq, be it CAA/NRC/NPR, be it notebandi, FDI, she has aligned with the BJP.'
Analysts say that Republic TV has to hit the top spot in the shortest possible time if it has to make a dent in the ad market and break even, writes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
The Wall Street Journal said the move, which is being closely watched, may be followed by other players at Wall Street. After months of internal debate at Goldman, the paper said the seven top executives at the firm, including chief executive officer Lloyd Blankfein, asked the board's compensation committee to grant them no bonuses.
Favouring 'aggressive action' to boost the shaky American economy, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has proposed a two-stage effort with a $60-100 billion stimulus package this month followed early next year by a 'permanent tax cut'.
'I don't think anybody would want to be in my position today where every head of State has to be explained that I am prioritising my country because there is a surge in cases.'
Every cog in the wheel must present its unique services at the moment of instructed haste, says Vikram Johri.
The British Council, Mumbai, is recruiting a Public Relations Manager, Education Projects Manager, Marketing Manager - Corporates and Educational Institutes and Education UK Partnership Manager.
Identifying cyber crime as a major threat, Sebi Chairman U K Sinha recently said such attacks are occurring these days in a more sophisticated manner.
According to a study, the more time you spend on social media, the more motivated you are to lose weight.
'We take allegations of bias incredibly seriously, and want to make it clear that we denounce hate and bigotry in any form'
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice.
