India

Union Budget 2013-14 Highlights: Focus on Higher Growth Rate for Inclusive and Sustainable Development

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram presented Union Budget 2013 in Parliament on Thursday morning amid economic slowdown concerns with India's economic growth rate falling to 5 percent in the current fiscal year. Here are the highlights of Union Budget 2013-14.

Feb 28, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14 Latest Updates: No Base Tax Exemption Slab

Union Budget 2013-14 Latest Updates: All eyes are on the Union Budget 2013 to be presented by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram at 11:00 pm on Thursday. Chidambaram's Union Budget comes amid India's economic growth rate falling to 5 percent, which is the lowest in a decade, ratings downgrade and the general elections coming up next year.

Feb 28, 2013

Amitabh Breaks Ice between Bachchans and Kapoors, Recalls Kareena's Childhood Moment in Blog

It seems that the long-standing tensions between the Bachchans and the Kapoors, Bollywood most famous families, have simmered down and the one to break the ice was megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Feb 27, 2013

Railway Budget 2013 Unplugged: Pawan Bansal's First and Last Choice?

Opinions on Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's Railway Budget 2013 may differ from person to person, but on a closer look, he has presented a good budget considering the current financial situation of the Indian Railways and the forthcoming elections next year. In fact, Bansal has cleverly taken a few praiseworthy steps towards narrowing down the deficit gap in the struggling Indian Railways.

Feb 27, 2013

Jaguar Land Rover's XJ Ultimate Sedan Launched at ₹1.78 Crore [PHOTOS]

Jaguar Land Rover, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Motors, has introduced its Ultimate Sedan XJ Ultimate to the Indian auto market with a price tag starting at ₹1.78 crore.

Feb 27, 2013

MWC 2013: Sony Unveils 'World's Thinnest' Android Waterproof Xperia Tablet Z

Sony has unveiled the Xperia Tablet Z, claimed to be the world's thinnest tablet, at the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Feb 27, 2013

Rail Budget 2013: Railway Minister Pawan Bansal's Speech in Parliament

Railway Budget 2013: Continuation of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's Speech while presenting Railway Budget 2013 on Tuesday, Feb 26.

Feb 27, 2013

'Vishwaroopam' Box Office Collection: Kamal Haasan Starrer Going Strong in Fifth Weekend Overseas

Kamal Haasan's spy thriller "Vishwaroopam" has accomplished a significant feat in making over ₹100 cores at the Indian box office. Besides the domestic market, the film has also maintained a strong hold in the US and UK.

Feb 27, 2013

Union Budget 2013 Live Blog: FM Proposes Exclusive Bank for Women; ₹1000 Crore Allocated as Initial Capital

Budget 2013 Live Blog: The market's skepticism on the upcoming Union Budget 2013 must have increased, as the Railway Budget which was presented by Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Tuesday. Now, all eyes will be on Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's Union Budget 2013 to be presented on Thursday at 11:00 am.

Feb 26, 2013

Railway Budget 2013-14: Full Text of Pawan Bansal's Speech

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal presented his maiden Railway Budget 2013-14 in Parliament on Tuesday. He stressed on modernization of Indian railways and providing better facilities to passengers. He chose not to hike passenger fares in spite of the recent increase in diesel price. Here is the full text of Pawan Bansal's Speech while presenting Railway Budget 2013-14.

Feb 26, 2013

Madhuri Dixit-Nene Launches Online Dance Academy

Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit will take on a new challenge of teaching dance online with 'Dance with Madhuri'.

Feb 26, 2013

MWC 2013: Nokia Unveils Low-cost Nokia 105 and 301 Handsets

Finnish handset maker Nokia announced two low-cost handsets, Nokia 105 and 301, at the ongoing international mobile convention MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Spain.

Feb 26, 2013

Railway Budget 2013-14 Highlights: No Big Surprise From Pawan Bansal

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal presented his maiden Railway Budget 2013-14 in Parliament on Tuesday, emphasing on modernization, providing better facilities to passengers especially women.

Feb 26, 2013

Samsung's Next Generation Galaxy S4: Details on Launch Date, Speculated Features and Global Availability

As soon as Samsung confirmed to host the Galaxy S4's unpacking event at New York City on 14 March, the internet is abuzz with speculations on the features of Samsung's next-generation smartphone.

Feb 26, 2013

Railway Budget 2013 Live Blog: Bansal Keeps Common Man Happy

Railway Budget 2013 Live Blog: All eyes are on the Railway Budget 2013-14 to be presented by railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Tuesday. Bansal is expected to increase freight rates after the price of diesel was hiked twice since January 2013.

Feb 26, 2013