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Organiser say World Economic Forum to reignite global interest in India

New Delhi/ Kolkata, Nov 04 (ANI): Indian edition of the World Economic Forum set to begin on Tuesday has generated a buzz among international investors and businesses about the country under the stewardship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has promised to ease rules to attract investments into the economy, organisers say. The India Economic Summit is being organised by World Economic Forum, in partnership with the leading industry body the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi from 4-6 November. Speaking ahead of the summit, Chandrajit Banerjee, one of the organiser and Director General of the CII, said that the current edition would help not only India to attract investment but would also help forge an understanding of the global perspective on India. Banerjee added that there was a newfound excitement around India now.

Nov 4, 2014

The $95 million view and New York's changing skyline

A new residential tower, the tallest in the western hemisphere, causes controversy in New York with some saying it has only been built with its billionaire investors in mind. Duration: 01:01

Nov 4, 2014

Apple Planning To Make The Next iPhone Waterproof?

Indian Mobile Company iVoice Challenges Apple over iPhone Patent

The company has petitioned at Intellectual Property Appellate Board against Apple to remove the iPhone brand mark.

Nov 3, 2014

Fed Ends Bond Buying, Shows Confidence in US Recovery

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday ended its monthly bond purchase program.

Oct 30, 2014

Jason Bateman to direct and star as 'IPO Man'

New Delhi, 29 Oct (ANI): Jason Bateman is set to direct, as well as take on the lead role in upcoming film ' IPO Man.' The Fox Searchlight project, which is based on a Wired Magazine article titled Meet The Man Who Sold His Fate To Investors At 1 dollar A Share, by Joshua Davis, written on a real story of a man named Mike Merrill, a web portal reported. He would play Merrill, who had offered himself as a novel commodity for public, and starts to face problems when shareholder s start demanding control over life decisions like having a vasectomy, or moving in with his longtime girlfriend.

Oct 29, 2014

India Ranks 142 in 'Ease of Doing Business' Report, Leads South Asia: World Bank

The report covering 189 economies worldwide, found that Singapore tops the global ranking on the ease of doing business.

Oct 29, 2014

Snapdeal Goes Stronger, Bags Investment Worth $627 Million

The investment will make the e-commerce retail war more interesting.

Oct 28, 2014

SoftBank Corp. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son

Japan's SoftBank to Invest $10 billion in India, to Make Huge Investments in Snapdeal, Olacabs

The chairman of Softbank, Masayoshi Son, is the richest man in Japan. Softbank had invested $20 million in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba in 2000.

Oct 28, 2014

Vietnam's Prime Minister invites Indian business leaders to invest in Vietnam

New delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung invited Indian business leaders to invest in his country's infrastructure projects. Dung addressed a seminar hosted by India's leading industry bodies such as the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi. Dung hoped that the investors would enjoy the mutual benefits in Vietnam and bolster bilateral trade between the two countries. Vietnam's Prime Minister promised to create favourable conditions for business while appreciating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's programme of 'Make in India'.

Oct 28, 2014

Sri Lankan Navy Chief receives Guard of Honour

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): The Navy Chief of Sri Lanka Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera on Monday received the Guard of Honour at South Block in New Delhi. Perera also met Indian Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan. On being asked about Chinese submarines docked in Sri Lanka, Perera said that all investors are purely on commercial basis and there is no chance of staking security of any other country, especially India. Admiral RK Dhowan said Perera visit will strengthen the bridges of friendship between SL and India. Vice Admiral Perera is on a five day official visit to India at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Admiral RK Dhowan.

Oct 27, 2014