Disney Q1 Profit Rises 12 Percent, Driven by Theme Parks and Cable Networks
The rising popularity of Walt Disney's theme parks and earnings from its television channels has resulted in 12 percent increase in the company's first-quarter net income compared with a year earlier.
'Agneepath' Crosses 100 Crore Mark at Box Office
Agneepath, starring Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra, has made a huge collection of around Rs 107 crores ($25 milllion) at the Box Office since it hit the silver screen on Jan 26.
Brazil Files Suits Against Twitter Over Accounts That Provide Roadblock Warnings
The government of Brazil has filed a lawsuit against Twitter, demanding that the firm remove accounts in the country that warn citizens of police speed traps and roadblocks.
Glencore and Xstrata Agree to $90 Billion Merger
Glencore, which currently holds 34 percent of Xstrata stakes, offered 2.8 new shares for each Xstrata share in an agreed all-share merger of equals.
Greek Prime Minister Papademos Seeks Consensus on Austerity Measures
The leaders of the three national parties in Greece's coalition government will meet the Prime Minister, Lucas Papademos to discuss the terms of the proposed bail-out plan.
India: Government Estimates 2011-2012 Economic Growth at 6.9 Percent
India's economy is expected to grow at 6.9 percent in the current financial year, its slowest pace in three years, according to the official data released by the government.
Europe Crisis Could Hamper China's Growth, Warns IMF
China's vulnerability to the slump in global demand has been highlighted by the IMF in an economic outlook report on the world's second largest economy.
The Brazilian Crop that Came, Saw and Conquered the Keralites
There is one single factor that unites all Malayalis (commonly referred to as Mallus) on Earth. It is the kappa factor or our love for tapioca.
Apple May Launch 'iTV': Analyst
Apple will launch its own HDTV, called the “iTV,” according to the latest analyst report.
U.S. Economy: An Upbeat Start Seen in 2012, Says Expert
The domestic economic evidence in the U.S. has remained upbeat in early 2012, with a much better than expected employment report for January being the latest piece of good news according to the report by IHS Global Insight.
'Kolaveri Di' Sensation Dhanush Sings Sachin Tendulkar Anthem (Lyrics)
Dhanush, the tamil actor, who sang the extremely popular Kolaveri Di, has sung a new song as a tribute to the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
Indian Stocks Rise on U.S Job Data Boost
Indian stock markets opened on a positive note and continued to trade in the green on Monday, boosted by unexpectedly healthy news from the U.S. jobs front that is widely seen as a sign of global economic recovery.
Yuvraj Singh Diagnosed With Lung Cancer (PHOTOS)
Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy in the U.S.
Google Hires Apple Senior Director for a Secret Project
Google has hired a senior director at Apple to work on company’s top secret project, according to the latest report.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Launch in April: Will it Have 12MP Powerful Camera?
The Samsung Galaxy S3, rumored to be the next flagship smartphone from the South Korean electronics giant, is expected to be launched in April according to the latest reports. A big selling point of the Samsung Galaxy S3 is going to be its particularly powerful camera, which is expected to be an impressive 12 megapixels.
Bank of America Selling Three Office Buildings in New York and Charlotte
The Bank of America will sell and leaseback some of its administrative office space as part of its move to shed nonessential assets.
World Cancer Day: The Five Deadly Types of the Non-Communicable Disease
The World Cancer Day is observed on Feb 4 in honor of the global fight against the non-communicable disease (NCD), which claimed more than 7.6 million lives in 2008 and the World Health Organization says the number is expected to rise above 11 million by 2030.
Vermont Inmates Add Pig Image in Official Police Crest [PHOTO]
Inmates at a Vermont correctional unit's print shop managed to sneak an image of a pig into the state police crest that goes onto police cars.
Somalia: Famine Over but Crisis Not Averted, Says U.N.
An excellent harvest, good rains and food deliveries by numerous aid agencies have helped end famine in Somalia but food stocks could run out again in May, the United Nations has said.
ACTA: Row Continues, Irish Aid Web Site Taken Down
The Irish Aid, a government oversees development body, had to take its Web site offline after it was hacked and several staff members' private information was posted under a 'Stop ACTA' banner.
Electric Vehicle Market Competition on a Rapid Rise: Study
More than 45 auto manufacturers are expected to be competing globally in the electric vehicle market with approximately 75 models by 2015, according to a study from IHS Automotive Supplier Business. Depending on the strength of the global recovery of automotive markets and the speed with which the electric vehicle (EV) models are marketed and the supporting infrastructure, cumulative sales are expected to total 700,000 to 1 million.
Apple TV to Go Beyond Remote Control; Will it Arrive in 2012?
First it was Smart TV, then 3D TV and now it's time for Apple iTV to complement living rooms. There's already widespread speculation about the company planning a cloud-based TV service, and the rumor received new legs when Walter Isaacson's posthumous Steve Jobs autobiography was released. In the book, Jobs discussed that television was the next domain Apple would conquer.
Wells Fargo Topples Bank of America to Become Largest U.S. Mortgage Servicer
The Bank of America is no longer the nation's biggest mortgage servicer in the U.S., according to the latest report.
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Vanuatu
A powerful earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean near the island nation of Vanuatu on Thursday, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Russia Criticizes Catherine Ashton Statement on Yavlinsky
Russia has accused European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton of interfering in the country's internal affairs.
China: Gold Output up by 5.9 Percent in 2011, Imports Touch Record High
China's gold output reached 360.96 tons in 2011, up 5.9 percent year-on-year, according to the latest statistics from the China Gold Association.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Will Not be Launched in Mobile World Congress
The Samsung Galaxy S3, rumored to be the next flagship smartphone from the South Korean electronics giant will not be launched in February at the 2012 Mobile World Congress to be held in Barcelona, according to the latest report.
India: Maruti's New Swift Dzire is Smaller and Cheaper
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. introduced a shorter, cheaper version of its Swift Dzire sedan on Wednesday as part of efforts to retain its position as the country's largest car maker by sales.
Indonesian Twins Reunite in Sweden After 3 Decades
Twins born in Indonesia and put up separately for adoption, have been reunited three decades later in Sweden.
Costa Rica: Authorities Seize 2 Tons of Cocaine
In Costa Rica, about two tons of cocaine worth over six million dollars on the black market have been seized.