Increased allocation to commodities by Index Speculators makes returns from such investments far more attractive than from stocks, and thus the markets are crashing, says M R Venkatesh.

The Plan, unveiled by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi, will be implemented thorough eight missions which represent multi-pronged, long-term and integrated strategies for achieving key goals in the context of climate change. The document underlines that 'India will

Speaking at a function at Ghaziabad on Monday, State Bank Chairman-cum-Managing Director O P Bhatt said the bank has decided to raise the interest rate by 0.5 per cent on all loans such as home loans and auto loans which

Private sector helicopter charter company Deccan Aviation on Monday announced the launch of helicopter charter service from the Bangalore International Airport to select locations in the city.

The MCX chief was in the US to clinch a deal with the NYSE that has bought 5 per cent stake in MCX.

The government on Monday received 181 bids from global and domestic oil majors, including ONGC, Reliance Industries, Essar, BP Plc and BHP Billiton, for oil and gas exploration blocks under the seventh round of NELP auction.

The upper income limit for the creamy layer to be excluded from the OBC quotas is likely to double up.

CPM made a fresh attack against Govt over nuclear deal, saying it had not disclosed that it was mandatory to go to IAEA.

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday urged the ULFA to free themselves from the clutches of ISI.

Unwilling to accept even a reduced 18-month ban, Akhtar has filed a writ petition contesting original 5-yr ban imposed by PCB.

Naval divers are searching for 37 personnel of elite anti-naxal force who were feared drown after their launch sunk following Maoists attack.

Spinner Ajantha Mendis took 4 wickets and Kumar Sangakkara carved a meticulous ton as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 64 runs.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made it clear that a 'fair and equitable' treatment of developing countries is essential.

Pak coach Geoff Lawson got into an altercation with local media after his team lost Super Four Asia Cup match against Lanka.

Spain conquers Europe and opens a new era in Spanish football,' said Catalan sports daily Mundo Deportivo.

As standoff with Left intensifies, Govt faces a crucial week that could decide fate of N-deal and lead to collapse of coalition.

Two massive explosions occurred in cantonment area of Rawalpindi. There were no details of casualties yet.

Divers are searching for 36 personnel of elite anti-naxal force who were feared drown after their launch sunk following Maoists attack.

If the global economy slows down or slips into a recession due to high oil prices, that will eventually hurt all of us.

Indian-origin steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal has joined the board of the investment bank major Goldman Sachs as an independent director.