IBT Staff Reporter

India's biggest consumer goods maker Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has reported a 2.5 percent dip in earnings in the December quarter, attributing it to slowdown in demand.

HDFC Bank has reported 45 percent jump in net profit in the December quarter (Q3), despite witnessing an increase in bad debts.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Switzerland Tuesday for an official visit which also includes participation at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.

Private sector lender Axis Bank (formerly called UTI Bank) said its quarterly net profit has risen 63 percent, attributing it to robust growth in fee and trading income.

President Obama met with Republican leaders Tuesday afternoon to discuss the shape an economic stimulus package for the economy should take, telling them he wouldn't compromise on tax rebates for low income households, according to a report.

Chile South America is a place of contrasts and spectacular beauty. Stretching from southern Peru south along the coast of the Pacific Ocean to the tip of Patagonia, Chile contains an array of diverse landscapes from the Atacama Desert in the north, the driest desert in the world, through the rich fertile soil of Chile’s wine growing regions in the centre, to the ice caps of Torres del Paine in t...

Brazil is the largest country in Latin America. It spreads across almost half (47.3%) of South America, and occupies a total area of 8,547,403.5 km2. It is the fifth largest country in the world after Canada, the Russian Federation, China and the United States. Except for a small number of islands, Brazil is a single and continuous land mass. The Equator passes through the northern region, near Ma...

Delta Air Lines Inc, the largest airline of the world, said today it recorded a loss of $1.4 billion in the fourth quarter on charges related to employee stock awards last year, merger costs and fuel hedge losses.

All the signs pointed towards Antigua. The island had warm, steady winds, a complex coastline of safe harbors, and a protective, nearly unbroken wall of coral reef. It would make a perfect place to hide a fleet. And so in 1784 the legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson sailed to Antigua and established Great Britain's most important Caribbean base. Little did he know that over 200 years later the same...

Russia, or the Russian Federation, is the largest country in the world and is so vast that it has eleven time zones and a coastline of more than 23,000 miles. It has been over 300 years since Peter the Great decided to

Citigroup Inc spokesman said Tuesday the struggling company will not take ownership of a new $50 million business jet aircraft after receiving scrutiny of the purchase.

Corning Inc, the largest maker of liquid crystal display glass in the world, will cut 3,500 jobs or 13 percent of its workforce as demand for glass used in flat-panel television screens and computers declined.

Verizon Communications Inc. reported its fourth quarter earnings jumped 15 percent, fueled by strong sales volumes for broadband, wireless and strategic business services, the company said.

The recent design by Italian couturier Giorgio Armani comes with an Eastern theme.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt said at the SAG Award ceremony that they couldn't be happier with the year they had and with their growing family, even hinting they may want more children.

Currently 200,000 children are being schooled in United Nations schools, but in addition to education there are many other needs the UN is responsible for in the war wrecked Gaza strip.

Thailand is one of Asia’s most amazing destinations, home to diverse landscapes, welcoming and friendly people, history, tradition, and the world’s most delectable cuisine!

Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre. This vast continent ...

There’s just something about Belgium. Maybe it’s the friendly & welcoming people who with three official languages still find it easy to converse in English, the 4th unofficial language. Maybe it’s the stunning architecture decorating the quaint cobblestone squares. Or perhaps it’s the incredible cuisine found in the vast array of restaurants where each meal seems better than the last. Energetic ...

Discover and savour the five tourist regions, each with their distinctly different countryside. Be enraptured by the heart of the

Whether you are drawn by fascinating old cities, beautiful countryside, rich traditions, architectural marvels, or enjoy art and shopping Holland offers all of this and more. Centrally located in the heart of Europe, Holland is an affordable, compact and progressive country where nearly everyone speaks English.

Turkey is a land that offers many vacation attractions. It is a country that appeals to all tastes and budgets, with a tremendous range of archaeological, historic, scenic and recreational attractions blended with the traditional warm hospitality of the Turkish people.

What do you think of when you think of Switzerland? Is it the dramatic landscapes and quaint country settings? Or is it the unique French, German and Italian cultural influences? Maybe it's the historic castles and heritage?

21st-century Britain is bursting with contemporary culture yet steeped in thousands of years of history. With celebrations and festivals happening throughout the year, Britain is vibrant and inspirational and entertains and charms visitors time after time. Full of exhilarating urban experiences contrasted with the tranquility of quaint villages, no matter where you are you can discover the rich he...

Spain is, above all, a mosaic of cultures.Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, Cordoba, and Granada are examples of the harmonious coexistence of tradition and modernity in each and every Spanish city. More than 50 million tourists visit Spain each year, making it the second most visited country in the world, So ask us about Spain! Anything at all. A trip to Spain is a celebration of dive...

Germany’s landscape is as diverse as any country in the world. From the awe-inspiring Alpine Foreland, home to the Zugspitze mountain, Germany’s tallest at 2.962 meters (9.715 feet), providing a playground for hikers in summer and skiers and snowboarders in winter; down to the spotless 38 kilometer (24 mile) stretch of golden sandy beach on the island of Sylt and the National Park of Wattenmeer i...

The miracle of Italy is that all its treasures come packaged in a gorgeous country of majestic mountains, placid lakes, idyllic islands, splendid cities and wonderful walled villages. An ideal climate plus warm and gracious people make Italy a perfect destination for an active vacation, the art lover, the gourmand, the hedonist combined, why not, with business.

Washington DC is located near the middle of the eastern coast of the USA. It is 230 miles south of New York City, less than an hour drive to Baltimore and slightly more than two hours to Philadelphia. The city is near the vast Chesepeake Bay about 100 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding landscape is nearly flat with some gently rolling hills and shallow valleys. Summers can get q...