Janet Jackson says brothers verbally abused her
Pop singer Janet Jackson says her big brother Michael Jackson used to tease her as a youngster about her bottom, while their other siblings called her a "horse," "pig" and "cow."
Nikkei hits new 9-mth high on recovery hopes
Japan's Nikkei average hit a new nine-month peak on Tuesday, extending gains for a third straight day, as investors pile into riskier assets in developed economies on hopes for a steady economic recovery.
Nifty may rally up to 5432-5468: Angel Broking
According to a report by Angel Broking, if Nifty trades above 5404 during the first half-an-hour of trade then we may witness a further rally up to 5432-5468 levels.
Genpact Q4 beats, 2011 rev outlook disappoints
Genpact Ltd, a business process and technology services provider, posted quarterly profit that edged past estimates but forecast 2011 revenue below expectations as it continues to see longer sales cycles and smaller deal sizes.
Mubarak cabinet meets, 'Nile Revolution' digs in
President Hosni Mubarak's new cabinet on Monday holds its first full meeting since an uprising started nearly two weeks ago, with no concrete progress in talks with Islamists and an opposition who demand his immediate exit.
Egypt crisis shows little signs of ending even after talks
Opposition activist Mohammad ElBaradei, who was not invited at the meeting yesterday too slammed the negotiations, saying they were "opaque", and "nobody knows who is talking to whom at this stage".
RBI to issue new coins of Rs 10 denomination
The Reserve Bank of India will soon put new coins of Rs 10 denomination into circulation to felicitate its Platinum Jubilee.
Sony aims to sell more TVs in 2011/12: CFO
Sony Corp aims to boost flat TV sales in the next business year from April and will vary its procurement of LCD panels to help lower costs and turn its struggling TV operations profitable, a top executive said.
IDBI Bank, DCB hike lending rates
Public sector lender IDBI Bank increased its minimum rate of lending or the base rate by 0.5% to 9.5% and benchmark prime lending rate (BPLR) by 0.25% to 14%, a release issued by the bank said.
Copper hits record; world stocks, Treasury yields up
World stocks rose on Monday, hovering near a 29-month high on further signs of global economic recovery, and copper rallied to a record high while US 10-year Treasury yields hit their highest since May.
Eden Gardens awaits favourable verdict from ICC team
There was some apprehension on the roof cover over the metal structures in the B, C, K and L blocks, but the CAB said it was not mandatory as per the ICC guidelines and it would not be any hindrance.
Travel apps help you stay on schedule and in touch
Where the fast-paced worlds of travel and technology meet, smart phone applications provide travellers with better control over their hectic schedules.
JSW Steel crude steel prodn up 9% in Jan
Steel major, JSW Steel, today said that it has posted a 9% growth in its crude steel production in January as compared to the year-ago period.
Mahindra ventures into construction equipment business
EarthMaster is powered by Mahindra''s DITEC engine, a compact 3.3 litre engine which delivers best in class 83 HP power. The DITEC engine combining with Direct Injection (DI) with turbo charger and intercooler (TCI) will help in saving fuel by 10%.
Aditya Birla PE invests Rs 62.5 cr in GEI Ind Systems
Aditya Birla Group's private equity arm today announced an investment of Rs 62.5 crore in Bhopal-based GEI Industrial Systems which manufactures critical industrial equipment for the energy sector.
Mukta Arts picks up minority stake in Maya Digital Studios
Subhash Ghai-led Mukta Arts has picked up a strategic stake in filmmaker Ketan Mehta-promoted Maya Digital Studios which does computer animation and digital VFX work.
Infra fin companies to raise Rs 7600cr by issuing bond
With the government offering tax benefits on infrastructure bonds from this year, three leading infrastructure finance companies are expected to collectively raise about Rs 7,600 crore through the bond issues.
Management tip of the day: Take steps to reduce toxic worry
Too much stress hinders productivity and can be downright dangerous to your health, but there are ways to address worry before it becomes toxic, says Harvard Business Review.
Wipro reorganises core IT outsourcing business
India's No.3 software services firm Wipro Ltd said on Monday it had reorganised its key IT outsourcing business, less than three weeks after it named a new chief executive as it seeks to win more clients.
Nokia says E7 sales view highest in 2011: Media
Nokia's new top-of-the-range model the E7 is expected to be the top sales generator in 2011, a senior company official was quoted as saying on Monday in Finnish daily Kauppalehti.
Eicher looking to double capacity in 5 years
Eicher Motors Ltd expects to raise its capacity for trucks and buses to 100,0OO units per year from current 48,000 units over the next five years, a top executive told Reuters on Monday
Cairn-Vedanta: Scramble to find sol; Oil Sec cancels visit
With time running out, a scramble has began to find a solution on how London-listed mining group Vedanta Resources can get government approval for its USD 9.6 billion deal to acquire majority stake in Cairn India.
Virgin F1 team to race under Russian flag
Virgin Racing will compete with a Russian licence this season as part of their partnership with sportscar maker Marussia Motors, the Formula One team said on Monday.
Messi to spell his charm in Kolkata
In December 2008, legendary Diego Maradona had set foot in this football-crazy city. Come September 2, another Argentine stalwart Lionel Messi is set to arrive with his national team.
