US markets end down for fifth consecutive week
The Dow Jones ended down 97 points or 0.8% at 12,151 on Friday. It was down 2.2% for week while gained 5% YTD.
Infosys Technologies looks good: Astroprofit
Infosys Technologies Ltd. incorporated on dated 2nd July 1981. Today Moon is transiting over the 2nd house from the natal Moon and other planetary combinations are indicating some upside in intraday.
TN Ninan: India's newspaper biz is not disappearing yet
Inflated newsrooms and the Internet caused the news business model to break down in the West.
China says will not threaten anyone with modern military
China's defence minister sought to reassure Asia Pacific neighbours on Sunday that his country's growing economic and military power was not a threat, as long-running maritime disputes in the region flare up again.
Bahrain decision a costly mistake for F1: Mosley
Former motor racing chief Max Mosley added his voice on Sunday to those opposed to Formula One racing in Bahrain this season, warning that the sport would pay a heavy price for the decision.
Malaysia's 'obedient wives' anger rights groups
A Malaysian group urging wives to avoid marital problems by fulfilling their husbands' sexual desires like prostitutes has angered politicians and women's rights groups, the New Straits Times reported on Sunday.
Police break Swami Ramdev's hunger strike
Police swooped on Swami Ramdev, on Sunday, using teargas and batons to break up a fast against graft, risking more political headaches for scandal-tainted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Cancer cell tests may help predict drug reaction
Counting bits of prostate cancer found in a patient's bloodstream may help doctors better predict which drugs work, US researchers said on Saturday.
Yemen president flies to Saudi for treatment
President Ali Abdullah Saleh flew to Saudi Arabia on Sunday for medical treatment, pitching Yemen deeper into turmoil after months of protests against his three-decade rule.
China anoints French Open champion Li as tennis legend
Chinese state media proclaimed Li Na's victory in the French Open on Saturday as the stuff of legends and miracles, elevating Asia's first grand slam singles winner to near mythic status in a country where national glory and athletic feats are closely entwined.
Bomb attack kills six near Pakistan's Peshawar
A bomb attack near the Pakistani city of Peshawar killed at least six people on Sunday, police said.
Rashtriya Ispat to raise $5 bn debt
State-owned unlisted steelmaker Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL) is gearing up to raise Rs 22,500 crore (USD 5 billion) through debt to part-finance its 11.5 million tonne expansion plans by March 2016, the Business Standard newspaper reported on Sunday.
James says Heat ready to move on from momentous meltdown
LeBron James contends the Miami Heat's momentous meltdown in the waning moments of the Game Two loss to the Dallas Mavericks was the result of a few minor defensive lapses and that the team is ready to move on.
Mirnyi and Nestor win French Open doubles final
Max Mirnyi of Belarus and Canadian Daniel Nestor beat surprise south American pairing Eduardo Schwank and Colombian Juan Sebastian Cabal 7-6 3-6 6-4 to win the French Open doubles title on Saturday.
Lagarde likely to be next IMF chief: Nikkei
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde will likely become the next head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with backing of the United States and Japan, the Nikkei financial daily reported on Sunday, citing unidentified global financial industry sources in Washington.
Wounded Yemen PM sent to Saudi hospital: Medic
Prime Minister Ali Mohammed Mujawar and three other senior Yemeni officials wounded in shelling of the presidential compound were transferred to Saudi Arabia for treatment today, a medic said.
Court asks CBI to respond to plea of Swan co-promoter
A Delhi court today directed CBI to file its reply on a plea of co-promoter of Swan Telecom Vinod Goenka, an accused in the 2G scam, seeking permission to sign a resolution to appoint an additional director in a company in which he is also a director.
Kirsten to become new SA coach, Donald to assist
Gary Kirsten is all set to become the new coach of the South African team with former teammate Allan Donald assisting him, the ''Saturday Star'' reported.
India likely to sign FTA with EU this year: Sharma
India is hopeful of signing the Free Trade Agreement with the European Union this year and negotiations are at an ''advanced stage'', Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said today.
IT to play key role in quest for green economy: Ramesh
IT industry would have a key role to play in the country's pursuit towards green economy, Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said.
Country's manufacturing policy to be out soon: Sharma
The country's first manufacturing policy would come out soon and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will chair a ministerial meeting on June 9 in this regard, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said.
Currency demonetisation decision lies with govt: RBI
Amidst demand by Yoga guru Ramdev of banning currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000, the Reserve Bank today said the decision to demonetise a currency is taken by the government not the regulator.
Sunderbans: Land to be acquired for embankments
Sundarbans, where Cyclone Aila had wreaked havoc in May 2009, needs extensive construction of permanent embankments for which land would be acquired at market rates, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.
Maradona blasts FIFA 'dinosaurs'
Diego Maradona branded FIFA bosses 'dinosaurs' on Saturday and said the world soccer body was run by men who did not understand the game and were intent on clinging to power.
