Telecommuting may destroy your work life balance Study
Though the idea of working from home or a remote location and not reporting to office daily may sound glorious, a recent research has shown that it doesn't always reach expectations. The most ...
View ArticleGovernment is mulling to increase import-duty of gold to reduce import
Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said the government is considering increasing import duty of gold, in order to curb high gold imports. Chidambaram said that the huge demand for ...
View ArticleYoga competition to determine who demonstrates a posture best on the rise
Even though yoga is a highly independent and personal practice for most fans, a new book has shed light on the emerging world of the yoga competition. Though it may sound like an oxymoron, author ...
View ArticleNew Zealand name squad for womens World Cup
New Zealand have recalled the experienced Sophie Devine and the talented Kate Broadmore to a 15-member cricket squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup in India. Opener Suzie Bates will again captain ...
View ArticleSana to lead Pakistan in womens cricket World Cup 2013
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member women's cricket squad for the upcoming World Cup 2013 to be held in India later this month. The PCB retained Sana Mir as captain of the ...
View ArticleVolleyball Kenyan eves eye world championship glory
Having dominated the women's volleyball scene in Africa for over two decades, Kenya are seeking the chance to extend their reign by qualifying for the 2014 world championships. The event will be ...
View ArticleSquads for ICC Womens World Cup India 2013 announced
England's Charlotte Edwards has been picked for her fifth successive World Cup, while her Indian counterpart, Mithali Raj, has been selected for her fourth successive World Cup after all eight ...
View ArticleY.V. Reddy to head 14th Finance Commission
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Y.V. Reddy will be the chairman of 14th Finance Commission. Former Finance Secretary Sushma Nath, National Institute for Public Finance and Policy ...
View ArticleAzarenka starts season with win
World No.1 Victoria Azarenka overcame the first hurdle of the new season Wednesday with a straight-sets win over former Wimbledon semi-finalist Sabine Lisicki at the Brisbane International. Azarenka ...
View ArticleBoxing champion Alexandrov dies at 50
Former world amateur boxing champion Yuri Alexandrov has died at the age of 50, the Russian Boxing Federation said Wednesday. The 1982 world featherweight champion died Tuesday, the federation said ...
View ArticleAnalysts More Battles to Come Over Spending in Washington
" Official Washington and many Americans around the country are voicing relief after congressional action on a compromise partial plan to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff of tax increases and budget ...
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Avis Budget Group acquiring Zipcar for $500mn
WASHINGTON - Zipcar, the popular urban car-sharing service, is being acquired by traditional car rental company Avis Budget Group for about $500 million, or $12.25 per share in cash, which is nearly ...
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Weir sells liquid gas division for 23mn pounds
LONDON - Engineering firm Weir Group, which designs and builds plants for the processing, storage and handling of liquid gases for the marine and offshore sectors, has sold its liquid gas division, ...
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Indigenously developed Iranian combat helicopter unveiled
TEHRAN - Iran Wednesday unveiled its latest indigenously built combat helicopter, Toufan II, giving a shot in the arm to its aerial defence capabilities. The combat helicopter, developed by the ...
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G8 leaders urged to prepare concrete agenda for June summit
London - British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged fellow G8 leaders to prepare ahead to take "bold steps" when they meet in Northern Ireland in June for the annual summit. In a letter ...
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Stocks look up on US fiscal cliff deal but more problems likely
NEW YORK - Global stocks surged on the first trading day of 2013 after a last-minute deal in Congress to avoid the "fiscal cliff" but market analysts say it doesn't solve the problem of the massive ...
View ArticleWill the world end tomorrow
December 21st is the day many believe the ancient Mayans predicted the world would end. The hype has spread on social media, illustrating the world's endless fascination with the end of time. ...
View ArticleATT Microsoft among donors to Obamas second inauguration
WASHINGTON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - More than 400 donors, including AT&T Inc and Microsoft, have contributed money to help pay for the festivities to mark President Barack Obama's inauguration ...
View ArticleCDC Reporting High Levels Of Flu Across Much Of U.S.
(CBS) – The flu started early and the virus is spreading rapidly. In an update Friday, the Centers for Disease Control reports a high level of flu activity in 29 states and a moderate level in ...
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