World

Who is Marvia Malik? Things to know about Pakistan's first transgender newscaster

Despite breaking all the taboos to become Pakistan's first ever transgender news anchor, Marvia Malik is still disowned by her family.

Mar 27, 2018

Aircel shutdown leaves 5,000 employees in lurch over salary dues

The Gurugram-based firm was in talks to merge with Reliance Communications, but the talks failed to materialize and the carrier then decided to shut down operations in 6 regions.

Mar 27, 2018

Politics of mockery: If you cannot beat him, laugh at him

When you promise the moon, you know very well you don't need to fulfill your promises, because they are unfulfillable.

Mar 27, 2018

Car vending machines: China auto dealer blazes new trail

Anyone with a good credit score can book a three-day test drive of a Ford car from the Alibaba app and even buy the car right from the machine.

Mar 27, 2018

Indian bonds are no more selling like hot buns: Here's why

Foreign investors have sold a net $1.12 billion in Indian debt this month - the highest since December 2016, and are now on the verge of turning net sellers for the year.

Mar 27, 2018

ICICI Securities IPO undersubscribed: Did high valuations deter wealthy investors?

The portion of shares kept aside for retail investors and high net-worth individuals were subscribed 88 percent and 36 percent, respectively.

Mar 27, 2018

Planning cryptocurrency investment? Read to know what US millennials are buying

A recent survey reveals the most favored cryptocurrency -- Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Litecoin -- among American millennials.

Mar 26, 2018

Electric cars could get cheaper than petrol cars in 7 years: Study

Electric cars will get cheaper, but consumer demand, power grid support, and battery prices have to support the EV push in the long run.

Mar 26, 2018

Amazon still lags Flipkart: Is it only about the head-start?

While Amazon is slowly bridging the gap with Flipkart, the Silicon Valley giant still lags behind the homegrown rival when it comes to introducing business innovations.

Mar 26, 2018

Coming soon, on-demand meteor showers from Japanese aerospace entertainment company

Meteor showers can be ordered over any city in the world soon and small metallic pellets will be dropped from a satellite about 355 km above the Earth to achieve it.

Mar 26, 2018

Snub to US? China, India in $2.4bn deal to boost agri-products trade

The trade boost comes ahead of a proposed meeting between Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu and his Chinese counterpart Zhong Shan in New Delhi this week.

Mar 26, 2018

Indian applicants for US EB-5 visas seen plunging 80%: CanAm

The forecast comes amidst a proposal by the U.S. government to raise the investment amount from $0.5 million to $1.3 million for EB-5 visa applications by next year.

Mar 26, 2018

Thomas Tuchel approached by two Premier League clubs after Bayern Munich snub

Tuchel, 44, was offered the chance to succeed Jupp Heynckes at Bayern Munich, but he turned it down as he wishes to work outside Germany.

Mar 25, 2018

Bob Willis opposes Surrey signing Virat Kohli ahead of England-India series

A deal to take Kohli to Surrey has already been agreed, with the India captain potentially playing three First Division fixtures, suggest reports.

Mar 25, 2018

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi: Watch PSL final on TV, live stream

Peshawar Zalmi will look to become the first team to win two Pakistan Super League titles when they face Islamabad United in Karachi.

Mar 25, 2018