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We know smoking causes cancer. But do you know why?

We know smoking causes cancer. But do you know why?

Scientists have for the first time shown the specific mutations that make smoking cause cancer. By analysing the genomes of 5,243 tumours, an international team of researchers identified mutations associated with tobacco smoke , cancers showed signature characteristics if the tissue involved had been exposed to smoke.

Nov 3, 2016

Bank of England predicts rising inflation and real income slow down

Bank of England predicts rising inflation and real income slow down

Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank Of England, announced that it expects inflation to hit 2.75% by the end of 2018, as well as food, energy and clothes prices rising even faster with wages not keeping up. For now interest rates remain the same but post-Brexit growth will be faster this year than the Bank previously predicted.

Nov 3, 2016

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton posts steady rise in organic growth

Europe's luxury goods conglomerate LVMH will take a decision on dividend payment on December 1.

Nov 3, 2016

NDTV India Hindi to be taken off air for a day due to Pathankot attack coverage

This is the first of its kind order against a broadcaster over its coverage of terrorist attacks.

Nov 3, 2016

Brexit: High Court rules that parliament must vote over triggering Article 50

Brexit: High Court rules that parliament must vote over triggering Article 50

UK Prime Minister Theresa May had planned to trigger Article 50 without consulting parliament under the royal prerogative. However, a campaign run by investment fund manager and Remain voter Gina Miller has successfully challenged the government.

Nov 3, 2016

Twitter job cuts

Twitter India and SEA Managing Director Parminder Singh quits after 3-year stint

Parminder Singh had joined Twitter in November 2013.

Nov 3, 2016

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Apollo Tyres, Ceat, JK Tyre Industries to declare Q2 results next week

An analyst says that the tyre industry is well-positioned to do well in the coming months.

Nov 3, 2016

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Coffee Day Enterprises shares fall 32% since listing last November

The owner of Cafe Coffee Day chain of stores had issued shares at Rs 328 but saw a weak listing.

Nov 3, 2016

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Zensar, Srei, SKF India, MOIL, MMTC gain despite Sensex, Nifty ending with losses

The top BSE gainer was Zensar Technologies, followed by Srei Infra, SKF India, MOIl, MMTC and Sundaram Fasteners.

Nov 2, 2016

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Mahindra, Escorts post robust growth in tractor sales for October

Good rainfall boosted demand for tractors, enabling Escorts and Mahindra to register more than 50 percent rise in volume sales.

Nov 2, 2016

Cox & Kings to enter India's money transfer business

Headquartered in India, Cox & Kings has presence in 22 countries across four continents.

Nov 2, 2016

Which companies should you invest in to benefit from the shrinking pound?

Which companies should you invest in to benefit from the shrinking pound?

Retailers and housebuilders have been hit hard by the failing pound against the US dollar and the Euro.

Nov 2, 2016

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Dating app Paktor raises $32.5 million from K2 Global, PT Media Nusantara

Tinder's rival Paktor is mainly popular in Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Korea but not in India.

Nov 2, 2016

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ICICI Bank launches home loan overdraft for salaried customers

The "ICICI Bank Home Overdraft" scheme enables a salaried customer to loan up to Rs. 1 crore for personal needs against property.

Nov 2, 2016

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Donald Trump's lead over rival Hillary Clinton in poll hits Indian stock markets

A new poll showing Donald Trump taking a lead over Hillary Clinton spooks stock markets globally; Sensex, Nifty lose over 1 percent.

Nov 2, 2016

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