Sensex closes 119 points up, IT stocks gain
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed Friday’s trade 119 points or 0.56 percent up, on positive global cues and buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs). The 30-scrip S&P Sensex of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 21,114.49 points,... read more »
Was shaken to core by 2002 riots: Narendra Modi
New Delhi – A day after an Ahmedabad court dismissed a plea in a case relating to the 2002 Gujarat communal riots, the state’s Chief Minister Narendra Modi Friday said he was “shaken to core” by the sectarian clashes. Modi, in a blog published Friday, called the post-Godhra... read more »
Hope to make another strong appearance in Chennai: Wawrinka
World No. 8 Stanislas Wawrinka had a terrific 2013 and he is keen to start the coming year on a high at one of his favourite tours, Chennai Open, to be held here from December 30 to January 5. The 28-year-old, who is visiting the city for the sixth consecutive year to vie for the crown at the 19th... read more »
Steyn, Morkel strike as India reaches 271 for 5 at tea
Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel on Friday struck in the extended second session as they dismissed Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli before tea. India reached 271 for 5 at the tea break. Dale Steyn got into the act earlier as he dismissed both the overnight batsmen Murali... read more »
Growth in banking sector a great achievement: Chidambaram
Expressing happiness over the growth of the banking sector in the last ten years, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday described it as a great achievement of the UPA rule. Participating... read more »
Tarun Tejpal’s remand extended till Jan 4
Panaji – Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, who has been accused of sexual assault of a junior colleague, will spend the Christmas and New Year’s eve in a prison cell. A... read more »
Stars’ most hair-raising tress changes
Los Angeles – Celebrities like Beyonce and Anne Hathaway flaunted shocking hairstyles in 2013. From pixie to dirty blond, they raised many an eyebrow. Eonline.com shares a list of... read more »
Man United target Ribeiro not for sale: Cruzeiro
Rio de Janeiro – Manchester United target Everton Ribeiro will remain with Brazilian champions Cruzeiro until at least next summer, the Belo Horizontefootball club said. The... read more »
Deepika keen to work with Hrithik, Salman and Aamir
Mumbai – After acting with popular actors like Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and superstar Shah RukhKhan, Deepika Padukone now wants to work with other superstars –... read more »
