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3 reasons why BHS, Austin Reed and other UK retailers are struggling

There are a number of factors behind the demise of UK retailers such as BHS and Austin Reed.

Apr 28, 2016

Isuzu Motor India opens plant in Sri City, rolls out D-Max V-Cross pick-up

New manufacturing is spread across 107 acres built with an investment of Rs 3,000 crore.

Apr 27, 2016

Indo-UK Institute of Health to set up Rs. 1,000 crore multi-specialty hospital in Hyderabad

The 1,000 bedded hospital is one among the 11 hospitals to be set up in India under Modi-Cameron agreement in 2015

Apr 26, 2016

J&K minister orders closure of a state corporation formed to facilitate employment for the youth

"It makes no sense to have an organisation doing absolutely nothing," said Jammu & Kashmir Minister for Finance Haseeb Drabu.

Apr 26, 2016

China seizes biggest share of global exports in almost 50 years

The success belies widespread predictions rising costs for Chinese labour and a currency that has increased nearly 20 percent against the dollar.

Apr 22, 2016

Dredging Corp of India awaits Rs. 20,000 crore business opportunity: Analyst

State-run Dredging Corporation of India is expected to benefit from initiatives such as "Sagarmala" and "Clean Ganga."

Apr 21, 2016

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during a Microsoft cloud briefing event in San Francisco

Microsoft's grants to Nasscom Foundation and Quest Alliance to impart computer science education

The grant is a part of Microsoft's $75-million YouthSpark initiative that partners with over 100 non-profit organisations.

Apr 21, 2016

Restrictions on PF withdrawal rolled back

The government announced a complete and unconditional roll-back of new withdrawal norms just hours after relaxing the rules till July 31.

Apr 20, 2016

Tamil Nadu's minority Brahmins demand reservation before Assembly election

They also sought Rs. 1,000 as salary for priests and sivarchakas, and the formation of a temple board.

Apr 13, 2016

Government to call for rural BPO tenders soon

The government plans 190 new rural BPOs with an employment capacity of 1.25 lakh employees each shift.

Apr 12, 2016

Britain to hire 400 Indian doctors to address healthcare crisis

The workload on doctors increased by 16 percent over the last seven years in the U.K.

Apr 11, 2016

Govt releases Rs. 12,230 crore under MGNREGA fund to states

The Supreme Court had recently criticised the government for not providing adequate relief to the drought hit states.

Apr 10, 2016

Bala hits back at Bharathiraja-Rathnakumar team over filmmaking rights

Bala and Bharathiraja in race to make a movie on "Kutraparambarai."

Apr 9, 2016

California bill to fight fashion models eating disorders advances

California bill AB-2539, aimed at reducing eating disorders among models, cleared its first legislative hurdle on 6 April, following efforts in several countries to fight extreme thinness in an industry that pressures models to lose weight. The measure would require the state to develop health standards for models and regard them as employees of the brands they represent.

Apr 7, 2016

Nokia job cuts: Finnish company is cutting thousands of jobs globally

To cut costs, Nokia to slash thousands of jobs globally

Nokia is facing financial restraints following its recent $17.7 billion acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent.