Is online shopping in India better than physical stores? Here is the lowdow...
Over the course of this festive season, ecommerce retailers like Flipkart, Amazon and others have issued huge discounts on their wares, beating the sales usually offered by brick-and-mortar stores. But how safe is it to buy online and what are the risks involved? We decided to tackle some of... read more »
PepsiCo India posts double digit growth in revenue
PepsiCo India’s revenue grew in double digits for nine months ended September 6, 2014 making the country amongst the fastest growing emerging markets for the global beverages and snack giant. “Our developing and emerging markets business has proven to be resilient with high single-digit... read more »
Vodafone wins Rs 3200 crore tax claim case in Mumbai HC
In a major relief to telecom major Vodafone, the Bombay High Court on Friday ruled in its favor, saying the company does not need to pay additional tax of Rs 3,200 crore, as demanded by income tax authorities. The tax authorities had accused Vodafone India of violating transfer pricing regulations... read more »
Tony Abbott says he’ll shirt front Vladimir Putin over MH17
PRIME Minister Tony Abbott has warned Russian President Vladamir Putin he will “shirt front” him when he arrives in Australia next month for the G20. Mr Abbott said today that if the Russian president turned up to next month’s event he would be told in “no uncertain terms” Australia’s... read more »
Fighting has just begun, Islamic State video warns U.S.
The militant Islamic State group has released a video warning the United States that fighters await it in Iraq if President Barack Obama sends troops there, as he and his top general said... read more »
Beijing police formally arrest Jackie Chan’s son in drug case
The Beijing police have formally arrested the son of Hong Kong martial arts film star Jackie Chan on suspicion of allowing other people to consume drugs, a charge that carries a maximum... read more »
13 new polio cases found in Pakistan
At least 13 new cases of crippling poliovirus have been detected in Pakistan, taking this year’s total of the new victims to 158, reports said on Wednesday. The new cases were confirmed... read more »
Pakistan suspends execution of Shoaib Sarwar
Pakistan called off the scheduled hanging of Shoaib Sarwar convicted on murder charges in what would have been the first execution of a civilian in six years, officials said on... read more »
6 reasons to run a marathon
A lot of serious and regular runners will swear by the fact that running everyday, be it for a marathon or not, is the most rewarding experience that one can have.Training to run a marathon not only... read more »
