Moneycontrol News Archive

Oil falls below $89 on dollar strength

5th January, 2011 22:25

Oil prices fell further from 27-month highs on Wednesday as a strong dollar sapped investor appetite for commodities, despite signs of tighter oil supply fundament

Pennsylvania police to halt profanity citations

5th January, 2011 22:12

Pennsylvania State Police have agreed to stop issuing disorderly conduct citations to people who use profane language, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sa

JP Morgan to expand in Switzerland, add 400 jobs

5th January, 2011 22:12

JP Morgan plans a big expansion in Switzerland, particularly in private banking in Geneva, adding more than 400 jobs in total, the co-head for the US bank in Switz

Maha ups pharma vigilance, to appoint more drug inspectors 

5th January, 2011 22:04

Drug companies beware!!! 83 new drug inspectors will be joining the current task force of 70 in Maharashtra, reports CNBC-TV18’s Shubhro Sen. With more teeth to pu

Taxman begins probe into Cadbury takeover by Kraft

5th January, 2011 21:56

The taxman has begun a time-bound probe into the Kraft takeover of Cadbury. Sources have told CNBC-TV18 that the preliminary report is likely to be submitted on Ja

Massachusetts pet lovers hope to get new law on wills

5th January, 2011 21:36

Pet lovers in Massachusetts are optimistic the governor will sign into law this week that will allow them to designate in a will who should care for a pet after th

India refiner rushes for oil on Iran supply fears

5th January, 2011 21:36

India's top buyer of Iranian crude is seeking as much as 2.6 million barrels from the spot market, in the face of any possible supply disruption due to a payments

Sachin Tendulkar to bat for Coke now?

5th January, 2011 21:32

Pepsi's loss may be Coke's gain. After Pepsi dropped him as brand ambassador two-and-a-half years ago, master blaster Sachin Tendulkar is reported to have finalise

Archbishop of Canterbury to conduct royal wedding

5th January, 2011 20:53

The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, spiritual head of the Anglican Church, will marry Britain's Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton later thi

Three tips for rewarding bonuses: Management tip of the day

5th January, 2011 20:39

There are a few tips to keep in mind to help navigate the shark-infested waters of bonus season, according to Harvard Business Review.

'Gulliver's Travels' tops UK box office

5th January, 2011 20:39

The 3D update of Jonathan Swift's 18th century satire on human nature "Gulliver's Travels" gave the British box office a storming start to the year, despite having

Kiri Dyes to approve sub-division of equity shares

5th January, 2011 19:29

Kiri Dyes and Chemicals to consider and approve sub-division of equity shares in the meeting, which will be held on January 17, 2011.

Sambandam Spin board to consider Interim Dividend

5th January, 2011 19:28

Sambandam Spin board to consider Interim Dividend in the meeting, which will be held on January 29, 2010.

Add BPCL; target of Rs 759: IIFL

5th January, 2011 19:11

IIFL has recommended add rating on BPCL with a target of Rs 759 in its January 5, 2011 research report.

Maytas Infra bags order of Rs 372.64 cr from NHAI

5th January, 2011 19:04

Maytas Infra has bagged a contract from NHAI for construction of 4-laning Road in the state of Assam for a total value of Rs 372.64 crore.