Thailand seen holding onto crown of 'Detroit of Asia'
Half a world away from the cold streets of Michigan, General Motors is getting ready to roll its first diesel engine out of a recently opened factory in eastern Thailand.
Ashish Dhawan is arguably India's most revered PE investor
Many would agree Ashish Dhawan is the most accomplished private equity investor in the country.
Weary Brazilians seek escape from Carnival crowds
The onset of Carnival sends many Brazilians scrambling to buy tickets to legendary parades or costumes for street parties - but millions of others want to run for the hills to escape the Bacchanalian revelry.
India elects to field Vs Ireland
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to field against Ireland in their World Cup Group B match on Sunday.
Congress works on patch up with DMK
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday tried to patch things up with a key ally that said it would quit his cabinet, aiming to avert another crisis for a government shaken by a raft of corruption scandals.
Washout robbed us of batting exposure, says Ponting
Instead of savouring an easy day at the office, Australian captain Ricky Ponting was concerned the World Cup washout against Sri Lanka robbed his middle-order batsmen a chance to get some match practice.
Arsenal title hopes hit by Sunderland stalemate
Arsenal handed the Premier League initiative back to leaders Manchester United on Saturday with a limp performance in a goalless home draw against a Sunderland side who had lost their previous four games.
China says efforts to rein in inflation succeeding
China's efforts to keep inflation under control are working, the head of the country's state planning agency said on Sunday, forecasting prices will remain steady for the rest of the year.
Mis-firing England set South Africa 172 for victory
England could not recover from a dreadful start and folded for 171 in 45.4 overs in a World Cup Group B match against South Africa on Sunday.
Bayern chief bemoans 'eight catastrophic days'
Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge lamented 'eight catastrophic days' for the Bundesliga champions after they lost 3-1 at Hanover 96 on Saturday, their third defeat in as many games.
Congress tries to woo back ally, shore up coalition
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday tried to patch things up with a key ally that said it would quit his cabinet, aiming to avert another crisis for a government shaken by a raft of corruption scandals.
England seek to get World Cup campaign back on track
A sloppy England will look to arrest their slump in form when they meet an in-form South Africa in a high-profile World Cup Group B clash in Chennai on Sunday.
Real's Mourinho plays down reports of knife attack
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has played down media reports of a knife attack apparently launched against him in La Coruna last weekend in which a club security guard was slightly injured.
Gulf Arab states to fix date for customs union this year
The Gulf Cooperation Council, made up of six Gulf Arab states, will this year resolve outstanding issues to clear a path toward creating a customs union, its secretary general said on Saturday.
Dr Reddy's aims for $1 billion branded generics in 3 yrs
In a CNBC-TV18 exclusive Dr Reddy's chairman Anji Reddy says the pharmaceutical major’s goal is to sell USD 1 billion branded generics in three years. At present, the country’s second-largest drugmaker sells USD 430 million worth of branded generics.
Bank of India close to buying 51% in Bharti AXA Investment
State-run Bank of India is close to buying a 51% stake in Bharti AXA Investment Managers, a joint venture between India's Bharti Enterprises and AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd, the Business Standard newspaper reported on Saturday.
China targets 2011 budget deficit of 2% of GDP
China will target a budget deficit of 900 billion yuan (USD 137 billion) this year, or 2.0% of GDP, the finance ministry said on Saturday, aiming to continue to shrink its deficit even as it steps up social spending.
Tata Motors Nano could enter Europe in 2-3 yrs: CEO
India's Tata Motors could bring its small car Nano, touted as the world's cheapest car, to the European market as early as 2013, although a final decision has not been made, its chief executive told a paper.
SEC investigating Kraft for corruption in India
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Kraft Foods Inc for possible corruption at an Indian facility of its Cadbury unit, the company said in a regulatory filing.
Harper marks inauguration of Year of India in Canada
The one-million strong Indian diaspora plays a 'vital role' in Canada''s economic and cultural landscape, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said while participating in the launch of the Year of India in Canada 2011.
'No fiasco' on S band spectrum deal: Kasturirangan
A former ISRO chief today said there has been 'no fiasco' on the S-band spectrum deal between the space agency's commercial arm Antrix Corporation and a private company and accused the media of communicating the issue to the public without properly analysing it.
Orissa panchayat functionaries demand allowance hike
The state-level Panchayati Raj day celebration today was marred by vociferous demands by panchayat representatives from across Orissa for hike in allowance and setting up development funds for them along the lines of those for MLAs and MPs.
Cong, DMK are 'burden' on each other: BJP
BJP today said Congress and DMK have become 'burden' on each other and the Dravidian party's decision to pull out of the UPA government was 'another blow' to Manmohan Singh dispensation.
I don't run away from probe, I make others run: Kalmadi
"I'm not the one who would run away from inquiry. I make others run," said former Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi, facing charges of corruption in connection with the mega sports event held in Delhi last year, today.
Bangladeshis protest over Nobel prize banker ouster
Thousands of Bangladeshis protested on Saturday against the removal of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus from the top post at Grameen Bank, the microlender he founded.
