Opinion

Edmund Shing: HSBC and Co-op Bank do battle as sub-1% mortgage wars break out

HSBC is offering first sub-1% mortgage with an initial rate of 0.99% on its two-year discount special mortgage.

May 19, 2015

Edmund Shing: Shell/BG, Nokia/Alcatel, FedEx/TNT - whos next on the takeover trail?

As well as huge buying huge theres a number of likely mid-cap takeover targets out there.

Apr 28, 2015

Money Talks: Shells bumper BG deal could start wave of oil and gas takeovers

Has a rush to buy up oil and gas companies just started?

Apr 14, 2015

Rahul Gandhi's Absence Puts Question Marks on his Elevation

Leaders in favour of Rahul Gandhi's elevation and those who want his mother Sonia Gandhi to continue have different logic.

Apr 13, 2015

'Ennum Eppozhum' Movie Review: Yet Another Sathyan Anthikkad Film Starring Mohanlal, Manju Warrier

"Ennum Eppozhum" starring Mohanlal and Manju Warrier was one of the most awaited movies of 2015.

Mar 27, 2015

'Oru Vadakkan Selfie' Movie Review: A Hilarious Flick from Nivin Pauly-Aju Varghese Team

"Oru Vadakkan Selife" directed by G Prajith also has Manjima Mohan, Neeraj Madhav and Vineeth Sreenivasan in pivotal roles.

Mar 27, 2015

India is Now Officially Homophobic in the Eyes of the UN

The truth, though, is that it has never been illegal to be gay in India.

Mar 27, 2015

Edmund Shing: As FTSE 100 hits all-time highs, its time to take advantage of stocks and shares

Not many people in Europe have taken advantage of stock market indices reaching all-time highs.

Mar 24, 2015

Analysis: Land Ordinance Set to Lapse?

Facing a road block in parliament and widespread protests, the government has now decided to go slow on the contentious land acquisition bill.

Mar 23, 2015

India Needs Habitable Cities before Smart Cities

From Ajmer to Allahabad and from Salem to Srinagar, the list of contenders grows, even as India gives shape to a plan and an agreement on what constitutes a smart city.

Mar 12, 2015

'Enakkul Oruvan' Movie Review: A Neatly Crafted Film Starring Siddharth

'Ennakul Oruvan' has excelled in every aspects from direction, scripting, cinematography, editing and performances

Mar 6, 2015

'Yennai Arindhaal' Box office: Can Ajith Starrer Ensure 50 Days Theatrical Run?

Release of movies like "Enakkul Oruvan", "Komban', "Vaalu" and "Uthama Villain" are seen as major threats for "Yennai Arindhaal's" 50 days theatrical run.

Mar 5, 2015