Pepsi prepares to launch mid-calorie cola: Report
PepsiCo Inc is getting ready to slim down this summer by offering a mid-calorie version of its Pepsi-Cola soft drink, an industry publication reported on Friday.
Ferdinand back in training with Man United
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has returned to training but will not face West Ham United this weekend, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.
My time at Barcelona coming to an end, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has hinted he could leave Barcelona at the end of next season because "players tire of coaches and vice versa".
Famous NY dealer's art collection to auctioned
Works from the collection of New York art dealer Allan Stone will be hitting the auction block in May and are expected to fetch more than USD 35 million, Sotheby's said on Friday.
Team India blue jersey selling like hot cakes
With the Indian cricket team''s entry into the World Cup final, fans here are making a beeline to grab Team India blue jerseys.
Rajan against corporates entering banking space
Even as new banking licences are expected any day from now, Prime Minster's economic adviser Raghuram Rajan continued to voice his opposition to letting corporates enter the space, saying their entry cannot help improve competition or solve the gaps in the banking system.
UK to hold 'thousands' of wedding street parties
Thousands of street parties will be held across Britain to celebrate Prince William's marriage to Kate Middleton next month, local government officials said on Saturday, as royal wedding fever grips parts of the country.
GE's Immelt to meet with Tepco officials in Japan
General Electric Co Chief Executive Jeff Immelt is headed to Japan to meet with officials including executives at Tokyo Electric Power Co, which operates the Fukushima power plant that is the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.
World Bank lifts 18-month palm oil moratorium
The World Bank on Friday lifted an 18-month global moratorium on lending for new palm oil investments, endorsing a strategy that focuses on supporting small farmers that dominate the sector.
Gas-sipping cars drive March US sales gain
Sales of small cars raced ahead in March as buyers flocked to more fuel-efficient vehicles, a trend major US automakers expect to persist if gasoline prices continue to rise.
FedEx, UPS fleet upgrades support Obama energy push
US President Barack Obama announced on Friday a fresh commitment from five major companies, including FedEx and United Parcel Service, to reduce oil consumption by upgrading their fleets.
Payrolls report, Fed comments lift Wall Street
US stocks climbed on Friday after solid data on the labor market strengthened confidence in the recovery and comments from a Federal Reserve Bank president signaled support for economic stimulus efforts.
Rs 25,000 to charity for every boundary hit during WC final
Every boundary hit during the World Cup final clash between India and Sri Lanka at the Wankhede stadium here today will ensure free access to books and libraries for a few children across the world.
Buy Maruti Suzuki; target of Rs 1547: KRChoksey
KRChoksey is bullish on Maruti Suzuki India and has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target of Rs 1547 in its April 1, 2011 research report.
US markets end higher on jobs report; euro, oil up too
US blue chips surged to an early 3-year high on Friday as encouraging jobs growth kicked the second quarter off to a strong start for world stocks, even as a Fed official's cautious views on the economy hurt the dollar.
ICC restores media accreditation on WC cricket coverage
The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) notes that the ICC has seen reasons and understood the true nature of the ICC CWC 2011 India - Sri Lanka final matches and restored accreditation to our Member Channels.
NABARD signs MoU with cooperative banks of Punjab for CBS
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development today signed a MoU with all cooperative banks in Punjab to launch core banking solution (CBS).
Oil slashes gains after US payrolls data
Oil prices cut back gains of over a dollar on Friday after stronger-than-expected US jobs data indicated the improving economic recovery of the world's largest oil importer was firmly on track, boosting the dollar.
Hyundai India sales to grow 15-17% in 2011
Hyundai Motor Co's Indian unit sales will rise 15 to 17% in 2011 although overall market growth is poised to cool from last year's scorching 31% as rising prices and interest rates crimp demand, a senior official said.
Rabobank receives banking license in India
Rabobank today announced that it has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to establish a banking presence in India through a maiden branch to be located in Mumbai.
NMDC 2010/11 volumes up 9%, raises ore prices
India's top iron ore miner NMDC Ltd on Friday reported a 9.3% jump in its 2010/11 sales volumes and said it has increased lump ore prices by 10% over March quarter prices, with immediate effect.
Gitanjali to expand through five Italian brands
In a bid to expand its global footprint, jewellery manufacturer and retailer Gitanjali Group today said it has recently acquired five Italian brands and launched Giantti Italia Srl, the company''s Italian subsidiary with offices in Milan.
Ambuja Cements March production at 19.54-lakh tonnes
Cement major, Ambuja Cements, today said that its cement production in March this year stood at 19.54-lakh tonnes as against 19.16-lakh tonnes in the year-ago period.
Government of India announces the sale of three dated securities for ` 12,000 crore on April 8, 2011
Government of India announces the sale of three dated securities for ` 12,000 crore on April 8, 2011
