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| February 26, 2009 | | World's best job gets 34,684 applications!
For a salary of $AUD 150,000, the successful candidate will spend six months based on Hamilton Island, exploring the islands of the Great Barrier Reef and reporting on his/ her experiences via a range of communication channels including a website and video blogs.
ngpay: 1st Indian firm to win WEF tech award
It is the first viable alternative to the PC-based Internet for the average Indian to engage in e-commerce activities.
Pay credit card dues on time!
Scrutinize your credit card statement to understand your spending pattern. If a bill does not arrive on time for you to pay your dues, report this to the bank immediately. Also keep track of the credit card bill through your online banking account.
McDonald's doesn't mean burgers alone!
How McDonald's is trying to get more out of its stores.
Tata Nano launch in Mumbai on March 23
Tata Motors on Thursday announced that the much-awaited Tata Nano will be launched at a function in Mumbai on March 23, 2009.
Management lessons from Rani of Jhansi
India is no stranger to wars. And there are many lessons to be learnt from each of those battles -- management lessons, to be precise. Here we present the first of a series of articles on management lessons drawn from Indian history. This one picks out management gems from the battle for Jhansi.
Of peak debt, pre-gaming & HENRY!
One of the fallouts of these recessionary times, where lost jobs are financial belt-tightening are the norm, is the addition of new words to one's vocabulary.
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| February 23, 2009 | | Lessons to learn from Lalu
Like his colleague in the ministry of finance, has railway minister Lalu Prasad also blown it in his last year in office?
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| February 20, 2009 | | Tea-tasting: A career in a cuppa
Judging a tea by colour, shape and size of its leaves, predicting if the leaves would brew up the right golden liquor (liquid) when it's brewing in a pot of hot water and ensuring that the liquor when mixed with white milk gives just the right colour, taste and strength, is what a taster job is about.
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| February 19, 2009 | | World's best outsourcing companies
The Global Outsourcing 100 list has six Indian companies among the top ten..
How to best manage your credit card
Scrutinize your credit card statement to understand your spending pattern. If a bill does not arrive on time for you to pay your dues, report this to the bank immediately. Also keep track of the credit card bill through your online banking account.
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| February 18, 2009 | | Gold zooms to Rs 15,650
In these trying times when the global economy is reeling under a recession and investors are losing billions in the stock markets, gold has proved its mettle as a healthy investment option.
Outsourcing? Focus is back on India!
The world slump has hit overseas clients hard, but Nasscom highlighted new business development paths for Indian outsourcers.
'2009 to be most painful for Indian economy'
An interview with Madhabi Puri-Buch, managing director and chief executive officer of ICICI Securities.
More job cuts, more bad news
There seems to be no end to the job-cutting spree.
Global financial crisis: The 'culprits'
The financial crisis continues to jolt the world’s most developed economies.
Management lessons from wars in India
India is no stranger to wars. And there are many lessons to be learnt from each of those battles -- management lessons, to be precise. Here we present the first of a series of articles on management lessons drawn from Indian history. This one picks out management gems from the Battle of Haldighati.
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| February 17, 2009 | | 'Real estate price will fall further'
Sameer A Nerurkar, MD of Samira Habitats, says there will be a correction and a good correction in the real estate market. It will take another two years to turn around.
The highest paid CEOs in India
Even in these times of economic gloom, there are CEOs who are being paid huge salaries.
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| February 13, 2009 | | Aircraft to take your breath away
India firmly ruled out cut in defence spending despite economic downturn, as top aviation companies vying to secure the prized deal to supply 126 fighter aircraft to IAF, showcased their products at the 'Aero India 2009' which got off to a flying start in Bangalore on Wednesday.
Lalu presents Rail Budget
The interim Budget to be presented on February 16 is likely to boost sectors reeling under the recession.
3 Indian cities among global IT hotspots
India is gaining more prominence in the world's BPO map.
Oracle founder shares secrets of success
Oracle founder and CEO Larry Ellison is listed by Forbes magazine as the fourth richest person in the world and the third richest American. Here are some of his mantras for success.
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| February 12, 2009 | | Satyam scam: Advani wants judicial probe
BJP leader L K Advani described the country's largest corporate scam as a government scandal.
Stunning jets steal the show at air show
India firmly ruled out cut in defence spending despite economic downturn, as top aviation companies vying to secure the prized deal to supply 126 fighter aircraft to IAF, showcased their products at the 'Aero India 2009' which got off to a flying start in Bangalore on Wednesday.
Will $789.5 bn stimulus package revive America's economy?
As America’s leaders agreed on the stimulus package, Obama said, 'I want to thank the Democrats and Republicans in the Congress who came together around a hard-fought compromise that will save or create more than 3.5 million jobs and get our economy back on track.'
'Common man has been well looked after in last 5 years'
The aam admi (common man), the Congress mascot in the last elections, has been well looked after in the last five years. President Pratibha Patil sought to suggest this in her customary address to the joint sitting of Parliament, noting that the United Progressive Alliance government has 'acted on nearly all the commitments made to the people'.
'Temple of modern India' celebrates 50 years
The country's first public sector integrated steel mill completed 50 years of existence on February 3. Rourkela Steel Plant a milestone on the path of India's industrial rejuvenation, as envisioned by the country's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who described it as the 'temple of modern India.'
India, second fastest growing economy
The Indian economy will see the second-fastest growth rate of 7.1 per cent for 2008-09.
Who will win the 'world's best job'?
The world's best job offer to explore the beauty of a paradise island in Queensland in Australia for a salary of $150,000 led to an overwhelming response.
Rail Budget: Lalu may cut passenger fares
The interim Budget to be presented on February 16 is likely to boost sectors reeling under the recession.
Interim Budget: Tax sops on the way?
The interim Budget to be presented on February 16 is likely to boost sectors reeling under the recession.
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| February 11, 2009 | | Awesome beauties at Asia's largest air show
India firmly ruled out cut in defence spending despite economic downturn, as top aviation companies vying to secure the prized deal to supply 126 fighter aircraft to IAF, showcased their products at the 'Aero India 2009' which got off to a flying start in Bangalore on Wednesday.
Airfare hike: Govt warns against cartelisation
With Indian carriers suddenly deciding to do away with the lowest airfares under the advance purchase schemes, the government on Wednesday came out strongly against any move towards cartelisation among them.
Why India's top cities matter
With Indian carriers suddenly deciding to do away with the lowest airfares under the advance purchase schemes, the government on Wednesday came out strongly against any move towards cartelisation among them.
Obama promises to restore the American Dream
Obama promised will do everything to restore normalcy and save homes. He added, 'We are in a perfect storm of financial problems. So, this is a big, difficult situation.'
Has organised retail lost the plot?
Organised retailers remain unsure as to which format works best and, given their loss levels, cannot even invest in the kind of supply chains they need to be competitive.
The secret behind Indigo's success
Indigo's obsession for details when it comes to cutting flab is paying rich dividends to the low-cost carrier.
How companies make good decisions
Companies get a lot of advice on the subject. Which decision-making disciplines really make a difference?
Don't blame H-1B workers for America's woes
Cutting visas for high-skilled immigrants won't lessen US economic pain and could stifle domestic innovation, new research suggests.
Personal loan: Things you MUST know
A personal loan can be obtained for any purpose be it for a cruise holiday or a wedding expense. It is handy when you have an urgent need for money in a lump sum. Here's more about it. . .
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| February 10, 2009 | | Your air travel just became costlier!
Domestic air travellers will now have to pay more, with major airlines saying on Tuesdat that they have withdrawn the low base fares like those rated at Rs 99, and some no-frill carriers deciding to follow suit over the next few days.
4 million jobs will kickstart US economy: Obama
President Barack Obama promised radical changes in dealing with energy, education and health care sectors to create immediate jobs and stop the downward spiral.
What is a vote-on-account?
In a nutshell, it is a finance minister's statement to seek Parliament's approval of the obligatory expenditure that the government has to incur for the first three or four months of a financial year.
Most Indian cities to go dry by 2020
Indian water scenario was a matter of grave concern, as 85 per cent of water was used for agriculture, 10 per cent for industry and five per cent for domestic use, according to a paper presented at a national symposium in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
India: Young nation in an aging world
India's biggest strength was in its demographic dividend, which it needs to encash, Nandan Nilekani says.
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| February 09, 2009 | | The end of the Gulf dream
Gone are the days when a job in the Gulf was a dream come true for many unemployed people from Kerala.
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| February 06, 2009 | | Satyam: Gopalakrishna Raju granted bail
The 6th additional chief metropolitan magistrate granted bail to Gopalakrishna Raju, the former general manager of SRSR Advisory Services.
Job seekers around the world!
US employers announced a record 2.4 lakh job cuts in January, the highest in seven years, with the retail sector taking the hardest hit of the economic recession and shedding the maximum jobs, a report said.
The spam mail you got could be from a terrorist!
The spam mail that just hit your inbox could be a encrypted information from a terrorist to his companions.
Gear up for Asia's biggest air show
Asia's biggest air show, Aero India 2009 will kick start in Bangalore on February 11.
These Indians have the golden touch
Twelve Indians have been anointed by Forbes as having the Midas touch -- they have been included in the magazine's coveted list of top 100 start-up investors who used their golden touch to help adolescent companies become profit-making ventures.
World's 8 biggest toy makers
We present here a list of some of the most renowned toy manufacturers of the world.
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| February 05, 2009 | | Where can you book a Tata Nano?
The bookings for the world's cheapest car, Nano, are likely to begin in February-end.
A S Murthy is new Satyam CEO
Even as Sebi officials are quizzing Satyam Computer founder B Ramalinga Raju and his brother Rama Raju at the Chanchalguda jail, the Andhra Pradesh police are likely to make more arrests in the Rs 7,800-crore fraud involving the IT major.
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| February 04, 2009 | | 500,000 jobs lost in 3 months in India
Over 500,000 people were rendered jobless between October to December 2008 due to the recession, according to the latest government study.
How good HR practices can save a company
First, HR specialists can set and implement a framework for executive pay. Second, they can drive performance evaluation beyond the corporation and into the board room. Third, they can ensure that there are good systems for succession planning.
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| February 03, 2009 | | Satyam to pay overseas Feb salary in 2 parts
Employees of Satyam Computer in India will be paid their February salaries by the month-end, while its employees overseas will be paid in two tranches beginning mid-February, a top source said.
8 firms bag Nasscom innovation awards
National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom), the voice of the Indian IT industry, on Tuesday announced the winners of the Nasscom Innovation Awards 2008.
Snazzy sedans that might sizzle Indian roads
After a grim 2008, both car lovers and the auto industry can look forward to some exciting new car launches in the new year.
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| February 02, 2009 | | eJeevika: Training rural folk for jobs
eJeevika, the brainchild of Richa Pandey Mishra and Prof Ashok Jhunjhunwala of IIT-Madras, is providing training to rural youth in Tamil Nadu to make them ready for corporate jobs.
World's 10 best companies to work for
Happy employees are motivated employees and a huge contributing factor to any company's success. Here are the top 10 great places to work for in the US.
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| January 29, 2009 | | CEOs paint a bleak picture of the future
The slowdown in world economies has battered the confidence of company heads about the future prospects of their businesses as they expect a slow, gradual recovery over the next three years, a global survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers has said.
Revolution in desktop computing
As PCs reduce their power consumption while simultaneously packing in more powerful chipsets, Lenovo ThinkCentre A62 and Asus Eee Boxemerge as the top contenders for the most energy-efficient desktops.
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| January 22, 2009 | | 'It is very hard to replace Bill Gates'
Srini Koppolu, the managing director of Microsoft India Development Centre, says the downturn has impacted Microsoft, but also says the impact is minimised because Microsoft is a long-term oriented company. He also adds that, despite Bill Gates' reduced participation, the Microsoft founder has made sure the company is well set up for the future.
World's biggest accounting scams
In all cases, the top management has colluded to inflate accounts, manipulate prices and take investors for a ride.
Sensex opens in positive region
The Sensex opened 126 points higher at 8,905 backed by positive cues from the global markets.
How Steve Jobs can help you succeed
Inspirational quotes and success mantras from Apple's genius leader Steve Jobs.
Cars to hit the roads in 2009
Forecasts for the automobile sector in 2009 may be bleak -- experts predict almost 12 per cent decline in sales for the year ahead but quite a number of new vehicles are set to hit showrooms this year.
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| January 21, 2009 | | Can Obama rescue the US economy?
Barack Obama gave hope to millions of people in the United States and across the world about reviving the economy in his acceptance speech as President of the United States.
Can Reliance win 100 million mobile users?
Dhirubhai Ambani had said mobile telephony would take off only if a short how-are-you call cost less than a postcard, whose price was 15 paise.
Sensex opens weak
Markets around the world are trading in red.
Wipro announced Q3 results
Total income has increased from Rs 5433 crore (Rs 54.33 billion) for the quarter ended December 31, 2007 to Rs 6773 crore (Rs 67.73 billion) for the quarter ended December 31, 2008.
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| January 19, 2009 | | Satyamgate: A primer
The Indian government is planning to codify class action as law.
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| January 15, 2009 | | Pak might opt out of pipeline project
With prospects of any agreement with India still hanging, Pakistan might also opt out of the proposed $7.4 billion tripartite gas pipeline project with Iran.
Steve Jobs takes 5-month leave
He had surgery for pancreatic cancer in 2004.
Hello sir, got a job?
The first signs of trouble at Price Waterhouse, the auditor for Satyam Computer Services, seem to be surfacing.
Sensex sinks in opening trade
All index stocks are in negative zone with losses in excess of 1% each.
Sebi team probes 'insider trading' in Satyam
Satyam Computer chairman B Ramalinga Raju can face ten years' imprisonment in addition to monetary penalties for forging accounts, breach of trust and misappropriating funds.
India shines at Las Vegas Electronics Show
With economies sinking all around, business hopes surfaced for India in Las Vegas during the four-day Consumer Electronics Show at Las Vegas.
Success tips from world's top management guru
In these troubled economic times, when countries are slipping into recession, companies are going bankrupt, CEOs are taking pay cuts and pink slips are the norm, it makes sense to take Coimbatore Krishnan Prahalad's sage words of advice.
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| January 14, 2009 | | Ambani, Mittal bat for Modi as PM
Corporate honchos Anil Ambani and Sunil Bharti Mittal have showered praises on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and termed his leadership as 'national level' material.
Raju spends time reading books in jail
Satyam Computer chairman B Ramalinga Raju can face ten years' imprisonment in addition to monetary penalties for forging accounts, breach of trust and misappropriating funds.
Sensex zooms at open
Markets may be in the range of 8000-12000 levels
Satyam scam: So who is to blame?
Satyam Computer chairman B Ramalinga Raju can face ten years' imprisonment in addition to monetary penalties for forging accounts, breach of trust and misappropriating funds.
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| January 12, 2009 | | World Bank bars Wipro, Megasoft, 3 more firms
Even before the dust settled on the controversy involving Satyam's debarment, the World Bank on Monday revealed that action has been taken against a total of five entities in India, including Wipro Technologies, and an individual.
PBD: Which is the best Indian state to invest in?
The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event in Chennai provided a great platform to various states' chief ministers and other ministers to aggressively market the benefits of investing in their states. And politicians of all hues and shades used this platform well to pitch for investments from Non-Resident Indians at the PBD.
They pledge to invest billions in Gujarat
Investors from various parts of the country have pledged several crores (billions) of investment across different industrial sectors in Gujarat during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors' Summit (VGGIS) 2009, which commenced ion Ahmedabad on Monday.
Transporters call off strike: Govt
The stalemate between the government and truckers was finally broken on the eighth day on Monday.
Pooja, havan to help Raju get bail!
The Andhra Pradesh police on Saturday questioned Satyam's tainted founder Ramalinga Raju
Sensex opens in the red
Satyam, Wipro drag Sensex.
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| January 09, 2009 | | Infy, TCS, Wipro boom as Satyam falls
The top three IT firms -- TCS, Infosys and Wipro on Friday surged over five per cent on the Bombay Stock Exchange, while Satyam shares took a severe beating.
Oil strike: When India ran out of fuel
The strike by the oil company executives under the umbrella of the Oil Sector Officers Association has brought the country to a grinding halt with over 90 per cent of petrol pumps across the country running dry.
Sensex in red
Sensex and Nifty have announced removal of Satyam Computers from their list from Monday
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| January 08, 2009 | | Smart cards for all Indians who work abroad
The Indian government will issue smart cards for all Indians who go abroad on work, Union Minister for Overseas Affairs Vayalar Ravi said on Thursday. The cards will be issued beginning June 1, the minister said.
India's biggest scams
Here's more about the scams and scandals that have tarnished India's image.
Satyam fraud may hit World Bank image; probe team ready
Satyam Computer chairman B Ramalinga Raju can face seven years' imprisonment in addition to monetary penalties for forging accounts, breach of trust and misappropriating funds.
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| January 07, 2009 | | Satyam's Raju can get a 7-year jail term
Satyam Computer chairman B Ramalinga Raju can face seven years' imprisonment in addition to monetary penalties for forging accounts, breach of trust and misappropriating funds.
The fall of Ramalinga Raju
Pricked by his conscience Satyam Computer Services Chairman B Ramalinga Raju confessed that the accounts of the company were manipulated.
The fall of Ramalinga Raju
Pricked by his conscience Satyam Computer Services Chairman B Ramalinga Raju confessed that the accounts of the company were manipulated.
Sensex opens in the green
The Sensex opened up, but is moving in a range-bound fashion.
Meet Scrabulous inventors, the Agarwalla brothers
In this interview, Lexulous’ creator Jayant Agarwalla spoke about his company, inception of Scrabulous, Hasbro lawsuit, online gaming industry and much more.
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| January 03, 2009 | | 5 events that shaped Indian MF industry
With 35 mutual funds and a total asset size of Rs 402,029 crore (Rs 4,020.29 billion), the Indian MF industry has come a long way. We take a trip down the memory lane and showcase five events that shaped the Indian MF industry.
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| January 02, 2009 | | Gujarat is the best place to invest in: Modi
Even as the global economy melts, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is warming up to hosting the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2009 on January 11-12.
Where to invest in 2009
This question is pertinent now more than ever before in the recent past for all investors.
9 market trends to watch out for in 2009
Investors would like to forget 2008 -- a year when the Sensitive Index shed more than half its value in 2008, its worst performance ever. But market experts say investors could look forward to some important changes in 2009. Here are some of them.
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