Chile send Spain packing from 2014 FIFA World Cup
June 19, 2014
Spain made a shock early exit from the World Cup after a disappointing 0-2 loss against Chile to become only the fourth defending champions to crash out of the tournament at the first stage here today.
Amazon enters smartphone market with Fire
June 19, 2014
Amazon has introduced a new smartphone with audio and object recognition technology that seeks to make it easier for consumers to locate and purchase products and services from the nation’s largest e-commerce company.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos introduces the new Amazon Fire Phone.
Strong rupee flies holidayers abroad
June 18, 2014
Travel agents say there has been a rise in the number of international travelers. Popular destinations include Europe, USA, Turkey, Bali, Philippines, Mauritius and Australia
If you’re planning to travel abroad, now is the time to book your tickets.
2014 FIFA World Cup: Mexico holds host Brazil to 0-0 draw
June 18, 2014
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL:Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa made a series of outstanding saves to help Mexico hold Brazil to a pulsating 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Tuesday.
Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa clears the ball during a Group A football match between Brazil and Mexico in the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza.
Weak monsoon may push food prices further
June 17, 2014
According to data, prices of food items like coffee and fruits and vegetables have increased by 23 percent and 4 percent respectively
UPA-appointed Governors on the way out
June 17, 2014
U.P. Governor B.L. Joshi resigns a day after Union Home Secretary Anil Goswami calls up at least five Governors including K. Sankaranarayanan and M.K. Narayanan
Rupee weakens to 60.10 on sustained dollar demand
June 16, 2014
Surging oil prices on concerns of disruption in supplies due to violence in Iraq has weighed on the domestic unit; Iraq being the second-largest oil and petroleum exporting country
Militants capture Iraqi town of Tal Afar
June 16, 2014
Sunni militants captured the northern Iraqi town of Tal Afar early on Monday, its mayor and residents said, the latest blow to the nation’s Shiite-led government a week after it lost a vast swath of territory in the country’s north.
Tech companies on a drive to cut the salary bill
June 16, 2014
Employee expenses are under companies’ lens as they seek to improve margins so as to invest in new technology and services
The IT sector, known for its generous pay-packets and perks, is tightening its purse strings. Employee expenses are under companies’ lens as they seek to improve margins so as to invest in new technology and services.
Messi off the mark as Argentina win World Cup opener
June 16, 2014
The Barcelona superstar led its team's campain with 2-1 win over Bosnia on Sunday
Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring his side's second goal during the group F World Cup soccer match against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday.
