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Is Wipro Grooming Rishad Premji for Top Post?

Rishad's appointment to the board will bring him a step closer to the top position at the country's third largest IT services firm.

Apr 22, 2015

Micromax Canvas Spark Sold Out In Five Minutes: Next Sale Set For 13 May, Registrations Are Open

Micromax Plans Flash Sales to Defend Market Share

Micromax will sell exclusive products online at different price ranges on Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal, says Vineet Taneja, chief executive of the company

Apr 22, 2015

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As Petrobras scandal spreads, economic toll mounts for Brazil

Tens of thousands of Brazilian workers have taken the latest hit in the multi-billion dollar corruption scandal involving state oil company Petrobras

Apr 21, 2015

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Ed Miliband: Labour will launch emergency recruitment drive to tackle NHS staffing crisis

Labour leader Ed Miliband will today (21 April) return his focus to the NHS, as he sets out a Rescue Plan to be implemented in Labours first months in office.

Apr 21, 2015

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Current Rally in Crude Oil Prices Fuelled by 'Tourists', Says CITI

Sub-$50 is a reasonable price for crude in 2015, said Klienman.

Apr 21, 2015

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Will Gold Bought This Akshaya Tritiya Hold Value?

Although the decline in prices may lure many to purchase more gold this Akshaya Tritiya, analysts remain doubtful on the metal retaining its value bought at current levels.

Apr 21, 2015

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Edmund Shing: Grexit Today, Brexit Tomorrow?

How much longer can the Greeks struggle on before default and the dreaded Grexit?

Apr 21, 2015

Wipro Q4 Earnings in Focus After Disappointing TCS, HCL Results

Analysts polled by NDTV expect Wipro to witness a cross-currency effect of 220 bps on its income in March quarter.

Apr 21, 2015

Strong Recovery in Crude Oil Prices Unlikely, Says Analysts

Crude oil prices rallied sharply last week rising hopes of trend reversal in the commodity prices but analysts believe that oil market still has to overcome significant challenges to see a sustainable rebound.

Apr 20, 2015

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China: Bamboo bike workshop puts a new spin on Beijings traditional cycling culture

Not more than a decade ago, the streets of Beijing were clogged by traffic from millions of bicycles, and few cars could be seen on the roads. Today, the opposite is true - and Chinas capital city has practically become a graveyard for rusty bicycles.

Apr 20, 2015