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Fri, Nov 27, 2009
Hunger: India worse off than Zimbabwe!
There are now one billion hungry people on the globe, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said recently. World's 10 most outrageous CEOs
It's one Forbes list where none would want to figure, but Ramalinga Raju, founder-chairman Satyam Computers (now Mahindra Satyam), has managed the feat of being among the world's 10 most outrageous CEOs. Dubai shock! Why it happened, how it hits India
Dubai government's announcement seeking a six-month reprieve on debt repayments has raised doubts over the Gulf emirate's ability to meet its financial obligations, but experts says this will not affect India much. Biofashion: Fruits 'n' veggies on the ramp!
Every year, the Colombian city of Cali hosts a 'biofashion' show featuring environmentally-friendly creations made from fruit, leaves, flowers etc. We take a look at the 2010 instalment, plus some desi designer outfits closer to home that have followed the same principle in recent years.
Thu, Nov 26, 2009
Sonu Nigaam's anthem for Mumbai
Here'e what your favourite celebrities have been upto. 5 yoga poses to boost your mood
Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, leads you through a few poses that will help you centre yourself and up your happiness quotient.
Wed, Nov 25, 2009
Pix: Obama throws a party for Dr Singh
United States President Barack Obama hosted the first state dinner of his presidency for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House on Tuesday night. PM's state dinner was a mix of hard power and soft
The governmental/administration names on both sides of the table are no-brainers that requite little elaboration. It is on the political side that Obama sprang a few surprises. Red carpet hotties: Kat, SRK, Deepika and more!
Held on November 20, Cosmopolitan Magazine's Fun Fearless Female Awards ceremony in Mumbai saw the A-listers turn out in full force. Check out their red carpet stylings! Beware of these 14 cyber threats!
Cyber threats continue to haunt internet users across the world. How Indians made Silicon Valley world's tech hub
'When the Bay Area's innovation infrastructure -- research institutions, technology companies, and capital and risk-taking culture -- comes in contact with India's talent and entrepreneurial energy, the combination has been explosive, unleashing powerful business and wealth creation,' the report says. Pix: Shilpa Shetty's star-studded wedding party
While the wedding was conspicuous by its absence of star power, Tuesday's party at Mumbai's Grand Hyatt was something else. 'Karkare's team had no reinforcements'
Vinita Kamte, slain Additional Commissioner of Police Ashok Kamte's wife, reveals her struggle to unravel the truth about her husband's death on the night of November 26, 2008.
Tue, Nov 24, 2009
The $1 million company that launched in a garage
Meet Pankaj Goel, who launched a software company with three other friends in a Noida garage. Today, their venture is worth $1 million. Images: Obama, PM at White House
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on Tuesday given a rousing welcome at the White House where he was received by President Barack Obama before they sat down for bilateral talks during which the two countries are expected to take their strategic ties to a new level. Money mantras for the young and working
In this day and age of 'quick' money, it is important for youngsters not to lose sight of a few basics in managing their money. The life of Om Puri: Rag-picking to success
At the launch of his biography Unlikely Hero, Om Puri got quite emotional as he remembered the people in his life. And what a life it has been. From a rag-picker to an actor of such fine caliber, Puri has lived a full life. He tells us about his biography - written by his wife Nandita Puri -- and also the controversy that accompanied it. Great TV shows we'd love to watch again
A chance to catch up with great television.
Mon, Nov 23, 2009
3 years to live: 'Bring about global disarmament'
We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? Here are some of the responses we received. 8 tax-smart tips for the salaried
It will pay salary-earners to be tax-smart so that they can get to keep more of the hard-earned money.
Sun, Nov 22, 2009
Pix: Gavaskar true Maharashtrian, not Sachin: Sena
Continuing its attack on Sachin Tendulkar, the Shiv Sena on Sunday said there was no instance of him helping any Marathi cricketer while Sunil Gavaskar was a "genuine Maharashtrian" and had given Test caps to many players from the state during his tenure as India captain.