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7 gadgets to die for in 2014
The Lego Mindstorms EV3 robotics platform is the No. 1 platform for anyone who wants to do modern robotics without complex wiring and soldering.
The Global Economy: Will the Craziness Stop in 2014?
Despite talk of recoveries and reforms, little has actually changed. As long as the root causes remain unaddressed, don't expect a miracle
Sensex loses 101 pts; Nifty holds 6200
The Sensex ended down 101.33 points at 21032.88, and the Nifty closed at 6241.85, down 30.90 points.
Tata Steel bags 2-year French rail contract
Indian giant Tata Steel won a two-year contract to supply over 2,00,000 tonnes of highly wear-resistant rail tracks to a French rail operator. Tata Steel's Europe unit will supply the majority of SNCF's rail requirements from its plant at Hayange in north...
Sensex plunges 252 points, biggest fall in six weeks
It is the second straight loss for the index in the new year as 11 of the 12 BSE sectoral indices declined, led by realty, capital goods and power stocks.
Sensex, Nifty end last trading day of 2013 with mild gains
The Sensex provisionally rose 0.13 per cent on the day, marking a 9 per cent gain for the year.
FIPB approves Tesco's $110 million investment plan
The foreign investment regulator has approved a $110 million investment plan by Tesco, formally paving the way for the British retailer to venture into Asia's third-largest economy.
McDonalds removes advisory telling its employees to avoid fast food
In a post on its employee website, McDonalds had warned that fast food is high in sodium and fat and could lead to obesity.
Sensex ends weak, Nifty dips over 1per cent ahead of RBI meet
The consolidation in market continued for the second session on Tuesday as investors are eyeing for RBI policy that will be announced on Wednesday.
Focus is on inflation, growth stabilising, says Raghuram Rajan
The focus of the Reserve Bank of India remains on inflation, Governor Raghuram Rajan said on Wednesday, adding growth seems to be stabilising, although it was too early to call a bottom.
Rupee ends 28 paise higher at 61.13 versus US dollar
Pound Sterling also finsihed lower at Rs 100.15/17 at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market.
India ranked 98th on list of best countries for business: Forbes
India has been ranked 98th in the Forbes list of world's best countries for doing business that has cited poverty, corruption and discrimination against girls among the challenges facing the country.
Sensex up 106 points at 1-month high
The 30-share BSE index rose by 106.08 points, or 0.51 per cent to close at 20,898.01, after touching the day's high of 20,941.
Sahara to give fresh title deeds for assets worth Rs 20,000 crore
Fighting a long-running battle with Sebi, Sahara Group on Tuesday said that it will submit new title deeds for properties worth Rs 20,000 crore to the market regulator, which had termed assets offered earlier as highly over-valued.
Sensex surges 387.69 points to end at 20,605.08
About 1420 shares have advanced, 1004 shares declined, and 165 shares are unchanged.
Sensex falls 11.66 points to end at 20,217.39
the National Stock Exchange index Nifty edged down by 3.60 points, or 0.06 per cent, to 5,995.45, after moving between 6,049.60 and 5,972.80 intra-day.
