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Asia’s most expensive cities for expats, 7 from India

  Tokyo Japanese cities continue to dominate the most expensive cities’ list for expatriates. Seven cities from India have turned out to be among the costliest for expatriates. Other South Asian cities in the ratings were Colombo ranked 42nd, Dhaka (44th), Islamabad (52nd) and Karachi (53rd). Living... [Read More]

Liz Hurley turns sexy Santa and more fashion news!

  Elizabeth Hurley Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between! Which hottie is sharing tips for incredible abs? Which supermodel is in love with Brazil? Here’s the lowdown on the latest fashion news! Liz... [Read More]

10 most expensive SUVs in the world

  Vehicles queue for petrol at an Emarat gas station in Dubai. While buying a car, any car, does leave a big hole in the pocket, there are some SUVs that are so expensive that only a few can afford them. Let’s take a look at 10 most expensive SUVs and pickups in the world.   Land Rover... [Read More]

18 people who went from being poor to mega rich

  Rolls-Royce convertible is seen parked on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. There are some people who are born wealthy and then there are some who become rich. Let’s take a look at 18 people who grew up in poverty, but turned their lives around. Source: Business Insider Starbucks CEO Howard... [Read More]

Journey of Ratan Tata’s triumphs and trials

  Ratan Tata smiles during the unveiling ceremony of Tata Motor's Aria at Auto Expo in New Delhi. To say that Ratan Tata leaves behind a huge legacy would be a gross understatement. Ever since he took overas Chairman of the Tata Group in 1991, he worked in on converting the “the corporate... [Read More]

Bin those Family Stickers, get your car inked!

Ever found yourself staring out at the car in front of you wondering why in hell people think I care about how many people, kids or dogs are in their family? Tired of reading the same old clichéd bumper stickers “My other car is a Ferrari”, “Gone Fishin’” or “Magic Happens”? Are you... [Read More]

India Inc to see revival in earnings growth

  HDFC Bank India Inc is set to turn in a handsome performance in the quarter ended September, if the early trend persists. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), ITC, Ambuja Cements, HDFC Bank and Bajaj Auto are among companies that beat analyst estimates by reporting better-than-expected net profit... [Read More]

Emkay Global admits error in Nifty crash; stock tanks

  National Stock Exchange. Emkay Global Financial Services on Monday admitted an error on its part for the 900-point flash crash of the NSE index Nifty on Friday morning, and said it would help the stock exchange in probe into the matter. The shares of the company fell by 10 per cent this morning.... [Read More]

Harvard falls further in world university rankings

  Times Higher Education world's top 20 universities 2012-13 On October 3, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings revealed the list of top 200 universities in the world for the year 2012-13. The global university rankings announced by Times Higher Education, an international... [Read More]

‘Black Out, Speak Out’: Canadian internet campaign targets ‘undemocratic’ bill

Photo Blackoutspeakoutca A sweeping omnibus bill introduced last month to the Canadian parliament has been harshly condemned as “undemocratic.” Over 13,000 websites across Canada are planning to protest with a June 4 blackout to highlight their cause. Bill C-38 – otherwise known as the “Jobs,... [Read More]

Oops, BBC: Iraq photo to illustrate Houla massacre?

  With the shock of the Houla tragedy ringing across the world, the BBC has released a story with a harrowing picture of rows and rows of children’s bodies awaiting burial… But isn’t that post-Saddam Iraq? ­Photographer Marco di Lauro who took the shot grabbed by the BBC says he nearly... [Read More]

Best of the best smartphones worth buying

iPhone 4S Apple iPhone 4S comes with iOS 5.0 operating system by default. The user friendly iPhone 4S is a multimedia power house for those who can make the best of it. Though in beta, Siri has managed to draw enough attention to this smartphone. iPhone 4S has a dual core 1 GHz Apple A5 processor... [Read More]

Rising to its feet: Japan before & after (AMAZING PHOTOS)

Rising to its feet Japan before after AMAZING PHOTOS Cars pass along a street in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, on January 15, 2012 nearly one year after the March 11 tsunami devastated the area (AFP Photo / Toru Yamanaka)   With the powerful earthquake and tsunami hitting Japan last year, the country... [Read More]

Apple to reveal iPad 3 first week of March

Apple to reveal iPad 3 first week of March Apple to reveal iPad 3 first week of March   Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to hit the stage in the first week of March to unveil a new iPad. According to AllThingsD’s sources, Apple will be boasting the heir to the iPad 2 at the Yerba Buena Center... [Read More]

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours A firefighter extinguishes a burning car early this morning during the New Year’s eve celebration in Lille, France Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours Norway’s Tom Hilde crashes during the final of the first event of the 60th four-hills ski... [Read More]

World’s 20 most powerful business people 3

Rostam Ghasemi 11. Rostam Ghasemi (Rank 32) Age: 47 years Rostam Ghasemi is the President of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Rostam Ghasemi is Iran’s Minister of Petroleum since 3 August 2011.   Lou Jiwei 12. Lou Jiwei (Rank 33) Age: 60 years Lou Jiwei... [Read More]

World’s 20 most powerful business people 2

Carlos Slim   6. Carlos Slim (Rank 23) Age: 71 years Carlos Slim Helu, the world’s richest man is a Mexican business tycoon. He is the chairman and chief executive of telecommunications companies Telmex and America Movil and has extensive holdings in other Mexican companies through his... [Read More]

World’s 20 most powerful business people 1

Bill Gates They are the world’s most powerful people in the corporate world. They lead big companies or world’s leading financial institutions. Meet the people who matter in the world of business according to the Forbes magazine. 1. Bill Gates (Rank 5) Age: 56 years Bill Gates is the chairman... [Read More]