Comm min wants export sops to stay »
Exporters have argued that since the global market is still uncertain and it takes time to make inroads into new countries, there was a strong case for continuation of the incentives.
New Matt Damon movie may bring Iraq war into mainstream »
NEW YORK (Reuters) - They conjured box office magic with their “Bourne” spy movies, but Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass risk their reputation as sure-fire hitmakers when the Iraq war thriller “Green Zone” debuts on Friday.
Global movie box office nears $30 billion in 2009 »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Global movie ticket sales hit $29.9 billion last year, up 7.6 percent, with the most growth in the Asia Pacific region, the leading U.S. movie industry representative said on Wednesday
At IIMs, it’s India calling now »
With the global economy rebounding, students across IIMs this year got good international offers, unlike last year. However, a significant number of students opted for domestic offers over international ones.
‘Jihad Jane’ new face of terror in US »
The “war on terror” just got a little more complicated with the indictment of Colleen LaRose, 46, an average white American housewife, on charges of trying to recruit Islamic fighters and plotting assassination of Swedish cartoonist.
WMG looks to make India its Asia hub - Economic Times »
WMG looks to make India its Asia hub Economic Times MUMBAI : Global sports and entertainment company Wasserman Media Group (WMG) plans to sponsor Indian sportspersons, their representations and naming rights, … and more
Mobile cos sing Marathi tune as MNS stones hit the mark - Daily News & Analysis »
Mobile cos sing Marathi tune as MNS stones hit the mark Daily News & Analysis Mumbai : Suspected Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists attacked galleries of mobile companies Airtel and Aircel in Bandra and Thane on Tuesday for not … and more
Shanghai tops HK on GDP chart »
Shanghai’s economy exceeded the size of Hong Kong’s for the first time in at least three decades after stimulus spending helped China skirt the global crisis and lead the world out of recession.
Effects of menthol cigarettes to be studied »
A US scientific panel this month will weigh the controversial role of menthol flavoring in cigarettes in the first public meeting on tobacco products since a new law granted regulators power over the industry last year.
Abi-Ash’s ‘Raavan’ to premiere at IIFA »
Celebrated director Mani Ratnam’s highly awaited film ‘Raavan’ is all set to premiere at this year’s International Indian Film Awards (IIFA).