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Fifty shades of magnolia for B&Q

B&Q sells around one million metres of rope every year - enough to stretch to the moon and back. Now they're hoping to sell a bit more thanks to a recent publicity stunt. Britain's biggest DIY firm

Feb 13, 2015

Africa's largest economies feel the heat

South Africa's parliament descends into chaos. Protesters stormed the building, demanding President Jacob Zuma pay back some of the taxpayers' funds used for a $23 million upgrade of his rural home.

Feb 13, 2015

Germany leaps ahead but France limping

This is an image France would like to project. A defence industry on the attack with the sale of 24 Rafale warplanes and other equipment to Egypt, its first export customer for the warplane, for a

Feb 13, 2015

Israeli Defence Minister to Visit Bangalore Aero India Exhibition

Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya'alon would visit India to further the defence relationship.

Feb 13, 2015

Boeing Asks India to Confirm Helicopter Deal Worth $2.5bn, Warns Govt of Price Rise

Boeing asked the Indian Government to finalise the helicopter deal which would see Apache attack and Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, at a reported cost of $2.5bn, which could rise if the deal continues to hang.

Feb 13, 2015

Germany leaps ahead but France limping

This is an image France would like to project. A defence industry on the attack with the sale of 24 Rafale warplanes and other equipment to Egypt, its first export customer, for a healthy five

Feb 13, 2015

First Tranche of Funding 'Imminent', Restructuring in Full Swing: SpiceJet COO

SpiceJet's COO said the airline's turnaround is progressing as per the new business plan, with the first tranche of funding to be made available soon.

Feb 13, 2015

Greeks hint at debt hope to EU partners

Optimism on the streets of Athens. "Opportunity for compromise" read one newspaper headline. Greece has agreed to talk to its creditors about a solution to its international bailout. The news could

Feb 13, 2015

BSE closes points 289.83 up on Feb 13

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 289.83 points up to stand at 29,094.93. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 93.95 points up to stand at 8,805.50. PIIND and MCLEOD RUSSEL INDIA LTD. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 11.31% and 9.38% along with MRPL and GITANJALI with an increase of 9.05% and 8.82% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include OIL and RASOYA PROTEINS LTD. with a decrease of 5.33% and 4.62% along with INDIA CEMENTS LTD. and GAIL with a decrease of 4.36% and 3.96% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 208.66 points at 19,586.94 while the banking sector is up 289.73 points at 22,187.50 and the reality sector is down at 16.44 points at 1,721.09. The Indian currency is down 0.2% at Rs 62.18 per dollar.

Feb 13, 2015