The seven-billionth human is expected to be born on Monday, but an expert who helps do the counting says that event comes as the Earth undergoes a demographic shift toward slower population growth.
A slide in iron ore prices has driven miners to alter costly quarterly contracts to please Chinese clients, but spot pricing, which magnifies the impact of price swings, is still distant.
Lady Gaga has taken India by storm, as Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan join local newspapers, business moguls and fans in adoration after the singer's performance at the F1 after-party, her words of praise for the Indian people, and her unexpected skill with the sitar. Gaga's experience touring Indian orphanages, meanwhile, may have inspired her to form a charity for disadvantaged children.
TAG Heuer Brand Ambassadors Lewis Hamilton and Karun Chandhok unveiled the brand's India Racing Limited Edition watch to mark its 150 years of Mastering Speed.
The world's seven billionth baby was born Monday in the Philippines.
The BSE Sensex fell 0.4 percent on Monday as investors turned cautious after four straight sessions of gains, amid weak sentiment in Asian markets, with automakers among the key losers after Maruti Suzuki posted a sharp fall in quarterly profit.
Confidence was highest in India for a seventh straight quarter but India's reading fell 5 points from the second quarter and Saudi Arabia was catching up.
Before Indra Nooyi became CEO of PepsiCo Inc. or Vikram Pandit took the reins at Citigroup Inc., there was Rajat Gupta, the original global Indian who was the first to head a major Western business.
American singer and entertainer Lady Gaga is scheduled to leave India on Sunday. The 25-year-old singer, who created a major controversy and certainly hurt the sentiments of animal lovers by showing off her meat dress at the 2010 MTV VMA awards, has been requested by animal rights group PETA to pose in a dress made from llettuce leaves while she is in the country. Now we need to wait and watch if she accepts the proposal. The singer herself has, so far, made no comment on the matter.
Lady Gaga, who is scheduled to perform at India's first Forumla 1 Grand Prix on Sunday, has been asked by animal rights activist group PETA to ditch the meat for a lettuce dress.
From a meat-wearing vamp to a lettuce-loving poster child. Will Lady Gaga wear the lettuce dress?
Indian authorities seized computer equipment from a data center in Mumbai as part of an investigation into the Duqu malicious software that some security experts warned could be the next big cyber threat.
Maruti Suzuki, India's top automobile manufacturer, posted a larger-than-expected 60 percent fall in its quarterly profit. The company has been hit by labour unrest, rising interest rates and vehicle costs that has hurt demand in Asia's third-largest economy.
Lady Gaga had grabbed eyeballs, made heads turn and upset animal lovers when she wore a meat dress at MTV 2010 Video Music awards. Looks like, her next edible outfit is going to be a dress made out of Lettuce Leaves. Lady Gaga, who is currently in India to attend the unveiling of the country's first Formula 1 Grand Prix race, has been asked by PETA to pose in a dress made out of lettuce leaves, while she is in India. Gaga will also be performing on Sunday after the event.
Formula One kicked off at Buddh International Circuit (BIC), Greater Noida near Delhi in India. It is clear that the weekend will be an extraordinary demonstration of the new wealth and power of the Indian elite.
Indian authorities have seized computer equipment from a data center in Mumbai as part of an investigation into the Duqu malicious software that some security experts warned could be the next big cyber threat.
PETA India has asked Mother Monster Lady Gaga to wear a lettuce dress to promote vegetarianism. Lady Gaga is currently in India and is scheduled to perform at the country's first Formula One event after party.
Gitanjali said it envisions having 75 ATMs in shopping centers, retail, temples and airports
The odds on a dog running on to the track and interrupting the inaugural Indian Grand Prix were priced at 100-1 Friday despite two incidents during first practice at the Buddh circuit.
India gold futures eased a tad from its highest level in more than a month on global cues and a firm rupee at home, though physical buyers held back from placing
new orders after the sudden spike in prices in the previous session, dealers said.
First, Lady Gaga wore a dress made of meat. Now, how about one made of lettuce?
State Bank of India, the country's biggest lender, expects its average funding cost for savings bank accounts to rise 100-125 basis points.
