World’s Rich List Reflects Shifting Global Wealth »
The richest man in the world is no longer American. Forbes magazine’s world’s richest list has Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim on top. Microsoft founder Bill Gates and investor Warren Buffet occupy the second and third spots, respectively.
Early Election Results Show Iraqi PM’s Bloc Ahead »
The preliminary results Thursday in Iraq’s elections showed Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s bloc doing well, but not well enough to form a government without outside support. But Maliki’s closest opponents, from the secular bloc of former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, have already started claiming fraud.
Greek Workers Strike Over Austerity Plans »
The major trade unions in Greece went on a national strike to protest the government’s austerity measures Thursday. It’s the second general strike in a month. The latest polls show Greeks deeply divided over the plan to restore the economy and restore confidence in the Euro
Patni opens new centre in Mexico »
Leading global IT and BPO services provider Patni Computer Systems today announced the opening of a latest IT business centre in Queretaro, Mexico, that would expand the firm’s global delivery initiative and serve as the hub of its expansion efforts in Latin America.
Clinton is new certification authority »
Clinton was named as certification authority by Obama to verify Indo-US deal.
Samsung unveils 3-D LED TV sets »
With the star power of hip-hop group The Black Eyed Peas and “Avatar” director James Cameron, South Korea’s Samsung Electronics giant unveiled the world’s first 3-D TV technology aimed at revolutionizing the home viewing experience.
Oil slips below $82 »
Oil fell below $82 on Thursday from an eight-week high a day ago on expectations that OPEC will pump above quotas in the second quarter and as Chinese economic data rekindled concern of tighter monetary policy.
Greece braces for general strike »
Thousands of Greek workers were due to strike on Thursday, the second such protest in two weeks over the socialist government’s austerity plan to solve the country’s debt crisis.
Managers cross-invest to keep funds in shape »
Cross-investing is done when valuations are high and it doesn’t make sense to buy stocks directly.
Proposed Thane flyover likely to clash with monorail route - Indian Express »
Proposed Thane flyover likely to clash with monorail route Indian Express The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation's (MSRDC) proposed flyover at Kapurbavdi junction in Thane is likely to clash with the second corridor of …