Britain plans mobile spectrum auctions in 2012
Britain plans to auction more radio spectrum in 2012 to mobile telecoms operators who need it to handle increasing amounts of data traffic, communications regulator Ofcom said in a draft annual plan on Friday.
Study suggests economic insecurity boosts obesity
The stress of being exposed to economic insecurity may mean people living in countries with so-called "free market" economies are more likely to become obese, British researchers said on Friday.
Travel Picks: Top 10 ski destinations
For travellers who embrace the snow with sheer dedication, winter is a time to take advantage of all the fresh powder on the ski slopes. Travel website Cheapflights.com offers powder hounds its choices for the top 10 ski destinations.
Frequent reviews cut off-cycle action need: RBI
More frequent policy reviews reduce the need for off-cycle moves and minimise the surprise element, said Reserve Bank of India Governor Duvvuri Subbarao at a conference in New Delhi on Friday.
France needs tough law on industrial spying
France needs tough laws against industrial espionage to defend itself in a "war" for new technology intensified by the hunger of emerging economies like China, a legislator for the ruling UMP party said on Friday.
Sri Lanka, India to relaunch ferry service after 3decades
India and Sri Lanka on Friday signed an agreement to restart sea ferry services shut down for nearly 30 years, the latest sign of resurgent economic ties since the end of Sri Lanka's quarter-century civil war.
Nippon Steel, Tata sign $480 mln India steel JV
Nippon Steel Corp, the world's No.4 steelmaker, and Tata Steel said on Friday their USD 480 mn cold-rolled sheet steel joint venture will begin production in India by late 2013.
Zuckerberg 'Hacks' through SEC laws as HNIs lap up Fb stock
It has only been a couple of days since Facebook became richer by half a billion dollars. Money does buy happiness, and a way out of the IPO. However, only the rich can get richer. Unless your net worth is calculated in millions, you are not invited to the party.
Sasken Comm buy-back of 63k shares on Dec 31, 2010
Sasken Comm buy-back of 63160 equity shares as of December 31, 2010.
HFCL sanctions consolidation plan with Sunvision Engg
HFCL has sanctioned the Composite Scheme of Arrangement and Amalgamation of Sunvision Engineering Company Pvt. Ltd.
Rossell Tea to declare stock split from Rs 10 to Rs 2 each
Rossell Tea has fixed a record date of Jan 21, 2011 for sub-division/stock split of 1 eq shr of Rs 10 of the company into the 5 Eq share of Rs 2 each
With battles at home, Obama seeks policy wins abroad
With political battles looming at home, President Barack Obama will pursue more accomplishments abroad this year, keeping foreign policy high on the agenda despite a main focus on fixing the US economy.
China to ban inexperienced financial journalists: Xinhua
China's press watchdog said it will ban inexperienced journalists from reporting on securities and futures starting February, in an effort to protect the interests of investors, state news agency Xinhua said on Friday.
G20 to tackle food prices as countries reassure consumers
The Group of 20 leading economies will discuss ways to tackle soaring food prices that are stoking fears of a repeat of the 2008 food crisis, as some Asian countries sought to reassure nervous consumers on Friday.
Food inflation may cool by February: Ahluwalia
The recent spurt in food inflation is due to supply constraints, but prices should cool by February, deputy chairman of India's Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Friday.
Former British champion Mason dies in cycling accident
Former British heavyweight boxing champion Gary Mason, who once fought Lennox Lewis for the European title, has died in a cycling accident at the age of 48.
France probes China link in Renault spy scandal
French intelligence services are looking into the role China may have played in an industrial espionage scandal at carmaker Renault that a senior minister has said involved "economic warfare", a government source told Reuters.
China to raise rates 2 to 3 times in 2011: Govt think-tank
China is likely to raise interest rates two to three times in 2011, as policymakers strive to keep a lid on rising prices, a senior economist from a top government think-tank said on Friday.
'Something wrong' in grant of India mobile licences
There could have been irregularities in the grant of telecoms licences and spectrum in India in 2008, the telecoms minister said on Friday, a scandal that has forced the government on the backfoot and virtually stalled policymaking.
India urges Pakistan to resume onion exports
India is trying to persuade Pakistan to resume full exports of onions, foreign minister S M Krishna said on Friday, as food inflation weighs on Asia's third-largest economy and fuels anger against the ruling coalition.
Celeb tweets make impact on top stories in 2010
News organizations had the most influence on the top Twitter topics in 2010 but some celebrities were not far behind, according to new research.
LG eyes 2-3 times rise in smartphones, focus on high-end
South Korea's LG Electronics Inc aims to more than double smartphone shipments this year and will focus on expanding premium products to catch up with bigger rivals, an executive said on Thursday.
Congress losing public support: Poll
India's ruling Congress party is losing voter support and would lose over 40 seats if an election were called tomorrow as billion dollar scams and corruption allegations take their toll, a poll showed.
Inox open offer for Fame fails to attract investors
Multiplex chain Inox Leisure Ltd said on Friday it had acquired 1,075 shares in rival Fame India in its open offer.
Samsung profit set to rebound; fights for connected TV
Samsung Electronics is banking on surging smartphone sales and a recovery in its memory chip business to help it rebound from a fourth-quarter profit dip, while slugging it out with global rivals to sell a new generation of TVs.
