Is LinkedIn in hurry to go for IPO ahead of Facebook?
LinkedIn, the network service for professionals is planning to go public and discussing about a possible IPO, sources informed Reuters.
Toyota introduces Entune multimedia system in select vehicles
Giving tough competition to Ford's Sync is Toyota's latest in-car entertainment platform coined as the Toyota Entune multimedia system.
Airbus signs MoU with Chinese air traffic management authorities
Airbus has agreed to assist the Air Traffic Management Bureau (ATMB) to introduce and implement new ATM technologies and practices in China under the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the company said in a statement recently.
Piaget hosts exclusive New York screening of ‘Blue Valentine’
Piaget partnered with 'The Cinema Society' for a special screening of Blue Valentine starring Michelle Williams.
Study two decades of contemporary fashion in Paris
Celebrating twenty years of contemporary fashion is the second edition of the two-part exhibition, 'The Idealized History of Contemporary Fashion Vol. 2', by curators Olivier Saillard and Bernadette Caille at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
Russian billionaire gets world’s largest private yacht as Christmas gift
Adding to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's private fleet of luxury yachts is the new 'gigayacht' Eclipse, which is regarded as the world's most expensive private yacht.
Air New Zealand’s 777-300ER offer 'Spaceseats' and 'Cuddle Class' seating
Offering a whole new travelling experience to passengers is Air New Zealand's Boeing 777-300ERs with its innovative seat experience.
A tryst with the world’s first nuclear war-bird
The XB-70 Valkyrie was much more than an exhibit at the National Museum of the US Air Force, Ohio. It was a unique concept turned to realty, pushing all the horizons of aeronautical engineering.
Sahara India acquires Grosvenor House for 470 mln pounds
India's business conglomerate, Sahara India, announced on Thursday that the group acquired the iconic Grosvenor House hotel in London from The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc for 470 million pounds.
Delhi’s disused power plant to be Tate Modern-style museum
A decommissioned IP power plant in Delhi, the Indian capital, will now be transformed into one of the city's biggest art galleries, modeled on the famed Tate Modern in London.
Clock Tower in Mecca draws criticism
The recent architectural developments surrounding the Grand Mosque in Mecca, regarded as the holiest site of the Muslim world, particularly in connection with the recently developed Royal Mecca Clock Tower have sparked off heated debates.
Korean Air to launch its first A380 service
Global transportation network, Korean Air will launch its first A380 service in May 2011 with the entire upper deck of the aircraft devoted to business class flyers.
Global luxury industry banks on China for re-emergence
The year 2010 has seen the emergence and growth of one of the strongest markets for luxury industry in the world - China.
Feds probe US pilot over YouTube video post
Government officials are probing the U.S. pilot who posted a number of videos on YouTube revealing security lapses at the San Francisco International Airport.
NASA organizes planet-finding Tweetup in Silicon Valley
For the first time ever, NASA's Twitter followers are being invited to the agency's Ames Research Center in California on February 11 to get an insider's look at its planet-hunting Kepler spacecraft.
Bradshaw Art: Live Painting With colonized Microbes
Researchers have found that the paintings have maintained their vivid colors even though they have never been repainted due to the replacement of the original paint with a bio-film of living, pigmented micro-organisms.
Sir Elton John becomes a father
Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish are now the proud parents of a baby boy, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John born to a surrogate mother in California.
Blizzard wreaks havoc for U.S. travelers
The two-day blizzard that hit the East Coast on Sunday left behind a trail of disruption involving blockage of some major roadways, cancellation of a number of flights and complete suspension of rail services.
Will Mona Lisa’s true identity be revealed?
Is there a real-life Da Vinci code? Was there a real message that Leonardo Da Vinci's 16th century masterpiece wanted to convey to the world?
National Weather Service issues blizzard warning for New York City
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning which will be in effect from 6 a.m. Sunday, December 26 till 6 p.m. Monday, December 27.
Aircraft manufacturers eye lucrative Middle-East market
The business jet market involving key-players like Boeing, Airbus and Bombardier are targeting the Gulf buyers for trade involving million dollar aircraft purchase agreements.
Titan Industries design new gold Nano
To celebrate the 5000th anniversary of Indian jewelry, Tata Group along with Titan is set to produce a gold finish Tata Nano, the world's cheapest car.
Audi breaks record sales in US
German automaker, Audi, has announced that the company has broken its record for annual vehicle sales in the U.S. recording its 93,507th transaction on December 13, 2010.
Hilton Worldwide settles lawsuit with Starwood
Global hospitality company, Hilton Worldwide, announced the finalization of an agreement with Starwood Hotels Resorts Worldwide to settle a lawsuit involving the alleged misappropriation of trade secrets.
John Hardy ties up with Masari Group for Plaza Indonesia mall in Jakarta
Bali-based jeweler, John Hardy, is venturing into retail in partnership with the Masari Group to inaugurate a lavish 22-square meter store in the prestigious Plaza Indonesia shopping mall in Jakarta.
Facebook promotes 'Social Shopping' of luxury brands
With over 500 million active users spending an average of 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook, there is no doubt as to why brands and retailers are turning towards Social Shopping on the popular networking site as a means to promote trade and branding.
Roll-Royce powered Eurocopter X3 completes major milestone
The Rolls Royce-powered Eurocopter X3 completed its Step 1 speed objective attaining a total airspeed of 180 kts (333 km/hr) in level flight at a reduced level of engine power.
Fabrics that made it 'big' this year
If 'Style Quotient' is a major factor in your life and you have been ardently following Net-a-Porter throughout, the year 2010 must have definitely surprised you and changed your connotation about fashion in terms of fabrics. Here is a review of some of the biggest trends in terms of fabrics for 2010.
Sotheby’s 2010 global wine auction fetches $88 million
Sotheby's 2010 wine auctions brought an overall global total of $88 million, over double that of last year's figure, the company reported on Monday.
LVMH holds over 20 percent stake in Hermes, possible takeover
French holding company, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, increased its stake in Hermes International SCA to over 20 percent, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.