During the quarter, venture capital firms have invested $144 million through 21 deals, a sharp decline compared to the corresponding period previous year which had recorded 28 deals worth $173 million. The maximum VC investment was attracted by online travel

The new Honda Accord will be available in three types -- Accord 2.4, Accord 2.4 Elegance and Accord 2.4 Inspire. The price of the vehicles start from Rs 16,49,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) and go up to Rs 18,14,000.

Malaysia awarded IRCON International Ltd to design, construct, commission and maintain the proposed electrified double-track rail at the country's Seremban-Gemas sector. IRCON's latest project comes after an earlier Ipoh-Padang Besar project in 2001-2003, for which the Malaysian government had considered

Over 65 per cent of respondents of a survey conducted by arabianbusiness.com said they could leave the UAE if the tax burden is added to the skyrocketing cost of living. The UAE could face a mass exodus of expatriates who

Mustard seed and soybean prices at NCDEX counter opened on a negative note following the news of stock limit on edible oils and food grains. Besides the domestic development, sluggish global market also affected Indian futures prices, an analyst at

He sought oil bonds from the finance ministry to cover 57.1 per cent of the total Rs 77,000 crore losses suffered by the oil companies in 2007-08.

Bharti Airtel is all set to face competition in its proposed bid for South African telecom major MTN Group. United Arab Emirates-based telecom company Etisalat today said that it might bid for the South African company, too. Etisalat is evaluating

The Wall Street Journal quoting two people familiar with the situation said Bharti has contacted West Asian sovereign wealth funds for additional cash to back its MTN bid for a majority stake. Further, the paper quoted another person and said

The index moved in a range of 388 points between 16,697 (low) and 17,086 (high) before finally settling with a loss of 108 points at 16,753. The index moved in a range of 388 points between 16,697 (low) and 17,086

BCCI-appointed commissioner Nanavati, who is investigating Bhajji-Sree slap scrap, has submitted his 14-page report.

The ruling Communist Party has met the quake with a flurry of mobilisation, candour and control.

US has refused to be drawn into latest uncertainty in Pak following Sharif's decision to pull out from PPP-led coalition.

In yet another case of honour killing, a retired army jawan has allegedly axed his 20-year-old daughter to death for marrying against his wishes.

People living in Britain may be forced to pay 'age tax' under proposal floated by PM Gordon Brown to fund elderly care.

Warne's inspiring leadership in IPL continues to impress all and Younis believes the side owes its success to the spin great.

Roger Federer's birthday is on the opening day of the Beijing Olympics, and the top-ranked tennis player hopes to be bearing the Swiss flag when athletes march in at opening ceremony.

The PCB has requested the ICC to send its security delegation ahead of the Champions Trophy by next week.

The state media has already reported that 10,000 people were killed across Sichuan, the worst hit province.

Isolated in party following his controversial remarks, Arjun Singh made an about turn by saying Cong was 'very democratic'.

An earthquake devastated southwestern China, killing close to 10,000 people and trapping hundreds of others.