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Pakistan try to focus after trio's police grilling Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:53AMPakistan's scandal-hit cricket team sought to focus on the next stage of its England tour on Saturday after British police questioned three of its star players over an alleged betting scam.
BSF apprehends arms smuggler, seizes fake currency notes Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:44AMShillong, Sep 4 : Troops of the BSF apprehended one arms smuggler and one Bangladeshi national from two different places.
Riots 'linked to poverty, unemployment' Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:49AMThe deadly food riots in poverty-stricken Mozambique reflect public anger at the ruling party's failure to curb poverty and create more jobs, analysts say.
Most Indian shares up; rupee gains big Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:23PMMost Indian stocks rose, driving the benchmark stock index to a weekly gain, amid expectations local companies will benefit from strengthening economic growth.
British police quiz Pakistan trio in probe Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:53PMBritish police on Friday questioned the three Pakistani cricketers embroiled in fixing claims, as the sport's governing body insisted the case was not the tip of a corruption iceberg in the game.
Sonia: How she carried the Good, Bad and Ugly Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:53PMFor a record fourth time, Sonia Gandhi has been elected president of the 125-year-old Congress party. The first time when she became Congress chief on March 14, 1998, she was just a 'phoren bahu' of the Gandhi family. In last 12 years, she has traveled a long, fascinating path to change her own personality, change her party and change the way Indians think about her. In fact, now, Indians have ...
Suicide bomber kills 53 at Shiite rally in Pakistan Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:38PMAt least 53 people were killed and 197 wounded on Friday in a suicide bombing targeting a Shiite Muslim rally in the southwestern city of Quetta, police said.
British police quiz Pakistan bowlers in probe Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:53AMBritish police questioned Pakistan bowlers Mohammad Aamer and Mohammad Asif on Friday as cricket's governing body insisted the case was not the tip of a corruption iceberg in the game.
Africa: Fisheries Must Deal With Threats, Opportunities Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:09AMThe fisheries and aquaculture sectors are central to the survival of millions in Africa, but the resource is under threat, yet the region should exploit market possibilities.
Rupee gains 8 paise to 2-week high against US dollar Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:40AMMumbai, Sep 3 (PTI) The Indian rupee gained another 8 paise to end at a two-week high of 46.64/65 against the US dollar today on selling of the American currency by exporters and banks.
Stocks set to jump at open Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:02AMU.S. stocks were poised to start September with a bang Wednesday, as investors aimed to put last month's dour performance behind them.
Rupee firms by 9 paise at 46.71 per USD Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:20PMMumbai, Sep 2 : The rupee today firmed up by nine paise to 46.71 against US Dollar, as compared to its previous close of 46.80, on lack of fresh demand for the greenback from local operators, the traders at Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) here said.
EVM row: Shooting the messenger won't help Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:38AMRajeev Srinivasan on how EVM problems are much bigger than technology or politics. Second and final part of the series.
Methode Electronics Inc. Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:26AMBy 10qk. Methode Electronics Inc. ( MEI ) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2010-07-31. Read more » »
Business : US manufacturing sends Asian markets higher Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:18AMHONG KONG — Forecast-busting manufacturing data in the United States boosted Asian stocks Thursday, with the figures easing concerns over the state of the world’s biggest economy.
Thailand's s rich get far richer in 2010: Forbes Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:07AMBANGKOK (Sept 2, 2010): Despite weeks of political violence that disrupted economic life in Bangkok this year, the combined wealth of Thailand's 40 richest people increased by 46% from 2009, according to a study by Forbes magazine.
Kiwi Indian says police doing nothing about home robbery Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:55AMAuckland, Sep 2 : A Kiwi Indian has claimed that Auckland Police are doing nothing about investigating a robbery and ransacking of his home in the Mt. Albert area of the city.
Indian coming from Pak arrested with fake currency Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:25AMNew Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI) An Indian on his way back from Pakistan has been arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence from the Indira Gandhi International Airport here for allegedly trying to smuggle in fake Indian currency notes with a face value of over Rs 11 lakh.
Thai's rich get far richer Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:17AMBANGKOK - DESPITE weeks of political violence that disrupted economic life in Bangkok this year, the combined wealth of Thailand's 40 richest people increased by 46 percent from 2009, according to a study by Forbes magazine. Dhanin Chearavanont, owner of Thailand's largest agribusiness conglomerate, Charoen Pokphand Group, is the country's richest man with net worth of US$7 billion (S$9.4 ...
Titan Plans Debt as High-Yield Bond Sales Poised to Rise: New Issue Alert Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:14AMTitan International Inc. , the maker of tires and wheels for off-highway vehicles, plans to sell debt as sales of high-yield, high-risk company bonds may be poised to surge.
Thai Indian entrepreneur's wealth soars by 252% Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:34AMThe ongoing political turmoil in Thailand has apparently not prevented the kingdom's richest people from getting richer. The biggest gainer in percentage terms is longtime Thai Indian resident Aloke Lohia.
Thai Indian entrepreneur's wealth soars by 252 percent Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:10AMSingapore, Sep.2 : The ongoing political turmoil in Thailand has apparently not prevented the kingdom's richest people from getting richer.The biggest gainer in percentage terms is longtime Thai Indian resident Aloke Lohia.
India's Rupee Little Changed as Fund Inflows Offset by Widening Trade Gap Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:05AMOverseas investors have bought a net $12.9 billion of Indian stocks so far year, helping to push the Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensitive Index to a 2 1/2 year-high on Aug. 19.
ANALYSIS-Southeast Asia drinks sector sparkles Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:27AMANALYSIS-Southeast Asia drinks sector sparkles
Southeast Asia drinks sector sparkles Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:54AMSINGAPORE, Sept 2 — Global drinks firms, thirsty for acquisitions to expand their offerings and reach, are eyeing assets in Southeast Asia, as tough regulatory hurdles quash their interest in giants China and India. Some deals are already in the bag, with Kirin Holdings recently snapping up a stake in 127-year old Singapore-listed Fraser & Neave ...
Pernod Ricard: 2009/2010 Annual Results Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:30AMPARIS----Regulatory News:
Sensitive Index Climbs to One-Week High as Corporate Tax Collections Rise Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:44PMIndia’s benchmark stock index climbed to its highest in a week after Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said taxes paid by companies increased, fueling speculation earnings may rise.
UAE: good as gold Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:17PMAmong the many aspects in the UAE that are marked by a pursuit of excellence one that has not just stayed the course for years but become a sort of icon for the above board nature of business deals is the authenticity of the gold market. It was as early as the seventies and eighties that gold from the Emirates became a hallmark around the world for purity and dependability.
Indian rupee steadies; shares, dollar watched Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:57PM* Rupee seen in narrow 46.70-46.90 range - trader
Indian rupee steadies after higher open; shares eyed Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:57PMMUMBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee was largely steady in early deals on Thursday, after opening slightly stronger, boosted by firm local shares and regional currencies.
Daily Dose: 09/01/10 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:52PMNATION >> Pallava Bagla wins American Geophysical Union Award for science journalism India’s Pallava Bagla has recently won the American Geophysical Union (AGU) David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism for his articles on the impact of climate change on the Himalayan glaciers. The...
Indian stocks rise most in 10 weeks Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:08PMBloomberg/Mumbai India’s stocks climbed the most in 10 weeks yesterday, led by raw material producers as investors speculated economic expansion will boost profitability and demand.
Re rises; bonds fall Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:48PMRupee gained the most in more than two months as strength in Asian economic data allayed concern the global recovery is faltering and boosted demand for riskier emerging-market assets.
Social Media and Gaming Industry Join Together for “Points for Pakistan” Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:45PMSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peanut Labs announced a campaign for Pakistan with partners IMVU, RockYou, Playspan, Playdom, NHN USA/ijji, KlickNation, Nvinium Games, Roiworld, 101 Apps, Blue Frog Gaming, and Fish Wrangler
Social Media and Gaming Industry Join Together for "Points for Pakistan" Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:43PMSAN FRANCISCO----In the wake of flooding that has left more than 20 million people injured or homeless this summer, leading technology companies have announced a campaign to educate the users of social games and social media websites about the disaster and to facilitate the donation of funds for humanitarian relief with one click.
Newspapers, Schools, Breaking News, Sports, Weather, Alabama, Pelham, Alabaster, Calera, Hoover, Birmingham Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:11PM-Damage to property from the federal courthouse in Birmingham (other, unknown). Damaged was a 2005 Ford Econoline Van.
Singapore Mercantile Exchange goes live Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:46PMIt is the first pan-Asian commodity and currency bourse.
Ivanovic back on form at US Open tennis Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:06PMAna Ivanovic gave the clearest indication yet that she is getting back to top form with a blistering 6-3, 6-0 win over Zheng Jie of China in the US Open second round on Wednesday.
Rupee bounces back by 27 paise to 46.80 against Dollar Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:38PMMumbai, Sep 01 : The Rupee today strengthened by 27 paise to 46.80 against the Dollar on selling of the greenback by exporters and positive trend on the local stock market, traders at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (FOREX) said.
New Mauritius Hotels Declines to 15-Month Low on Projects Revenue Concern Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:57AMNew Mauritius Hotels Ltd. , the Indian Ocean island nation’s third-biggest company, fell to the lowest in 15 months on speculation a slowdown in tourism revenue means it will struggle to recoup project investments.
Gold Rises 5.6% in August to Record Monthly High and Near Record Nominal High Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:45AMAfter yesterday's 1% rise, gold traded sideways in Asia but has risen again in early European trading as the dollar has fallen and oil risen after yesterday's sharp falls.
Pakistan stars depart for betting scam probe Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:38AMThree Pakistan players embroiled in betting scam allegations headed to London on Wednesday to face questioning which is almost certain to sideline them from the team's tour of England.
Indian government begins allocating 3G bandwidth Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:23AMIndia's government on Wednesday began allocating third-generation (3G) bandwidth for cellphone services to mobile operators after a multi-billion-dollar auction of licences.
India corpbond yields ease on slowdown in fresh supplies Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:32AMMUMBAI, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Indian corporate bond yields eased on Wednesday, as a mere trickle of fresh supplies kept trade shallow.
India wants Google, Skype to set up local servers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:23AMIndia's government on Wednesday said BlackBerry, Google, Skype and other communications providers must set up servers in the country to allow security forces to intercept Internet data.
Asian Markets End In Positive Territory Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:12AM(RTTNews) - Asian markets ended Wednesday's trading session in positive territory following buoyant GDP numbers for the second quarter from Australia and slight improvement in China's manufacturing activity in August following two months of contraction.
Sterlite, Tata Steel Gain as Sensitive Index Advances Most in Two Weeks Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:59PMIndia’s stocks climbed the most in two weeks, led by raw material producers as investors speculated economic expansion will boost profitability and demand.
Special Reports Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:45PMPirates, warlords, Marxist guerilla turned G-20 statesman and the USA . . . the real story of the Somali pirates in the Horn of Africa is a tale that needs telling.
Indian rupee recovers from 1-mth lows on share gains Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:16PM* Shares rise nearly 1 pct early; raise hopes for cap inflows
India Day Ahead: Kingfisher Air to Raise $356 Million; Adani's Investment Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:44PMKingfisher Airlines Ltd., India’s second-biggest carrier, plans to raise $356 million selling shares to pare debt and help fund expansion.