Lamborghini looking to expand in Asian markets
To compensate for falling sales in Europe and China, Lamborghini is now looking to expand in Asian markets and has opened a second dealership in India, where the number of millionaires are expected to more than double by 2015.How Rome is preserving the Sistine Chapel
If the rigorous screening process at airports makes you grimace, your next visit to the Sistine Chapel will make it seem like cakewalk.Xerox India's Rajat Jain shares his favourite stuff
Rajat Jain, MD, Xerox India shares his favourite stuffTips to improve your cycling speed
Here are a few handy tips to improve your cycling speed and peddle your way to improved endurance.Tips on how to keep your gadgets in mint condition
Rohit Chaudhary, founder and CEO, eTechies.in, gives tips on how to keep your gadgets in mint condition.Everyone has to sacrifice something to earn a living. But is a great salary worth sacrificing your number one asset-your health? It's time to weigh your options more carefully.Fitness Buddy by Azumio could easily be the cheapest, most effective alternative to that expensive personal fitness trainer you were thinking about.Does green tea help in losing weight?
Green tea has several undoubted health benefits but a debate has risen around claims that it can aid weight loss.What's behind Bang & Olufsen's stunning audio systems
Bang & Olufsen open the doors to their high-tech factory. We find out what's behind their stunning audio systems.Best gadgets to simplify your life
From a gadget that gives you the perfect coffee in the morning, to essential work tech, at-home fitness assistants and the very best in home entertainment, there's a gadget to match every whim and mood.
Az Bar by blueFROG offers real value for money
The Sunday brunch at Az Bar by blueFROG, Delhi, is real value for money and a great way to bond with the family.Restaurant review: The Dirty Martini
Another flamboyant new entrante on Delhi's nightlife circuit misses the mark, but hints at potential in the months to come.List of healthy cereals and serving suggestions
A bowl of cereals is a great start to any day. The key is to avoid the kinds that are high on sugar. Here is a list of healthy cereals and serving suggestions.
Is turnaround in the offing for Indian aviation industry?
The Indian aviation industry has been caught in a pincer grip of high oil prices and intense fare wars, leading to mounting losses for all major carriers barring IndiGo. There are some indications of a turnaround in the offing with better cost and fleet management.Is it the right time to completely deregulate fuel prices?
Ernst & Young's D. K . Srivastava says the right time to de-administer oil prices is when international crude oil prices are softening. Given the recessionary world economic situation, there may be such a window over the next one to two years. This may be the right time to genuinely deadminister the entire sector.News that you may have missed this fortnight
It is the right time to completely deregulate fuel prices and limit petroleum subsidies to targeted users of kerosene.The beheading of an Indian lance corporal, allegedly by Pakistani soldiers on January 8, has provoked a furore across the country. What the fracas was all about:Higher taxes for super-rich: Who said what
In principle, how can you say that rich people shouldn't pay more taxes. You have to be fair in a country with this kind of poverty, says Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro Ltd, in The Economic Times, January 24.Big Bang reforms allowed P. Chidambaram to make a credible sales pitch
Big Bang reforms allowed P. Chidambaram to make a credible sales pitch during his East Asian roadshow. He told investors during the roadshows that the economy would expand at about 5.7 per cent this financial year.
RMS Queen Elizabeth II cruiseship to be given a second lease of life
The RMS Queen Elizabeth II cruiseship will be given a second lease of life after being transformed into a floating hotel by its owners in Dubai.Baden-Baden: Destination warrants a worthy stopover
This elegant spa town in Swabia warrants a worthy stopover on your next business trip to Germany.
Realty draws renewed interest from private equity funds
Many real estate projects are stuck because of high interest rates, mounting debt and the economic slowdown. But a few highly profitable exits by private equity funds in the last two years have spurred interest in sector again.Will commissioning of Dabhol LNG terminal end problems for its owner?
The Dabhol LNG terminal has been commissioned, two decades after it was planned. Though it would be very difficult for Ratnagiri Gas and Power, the owner of Dabhol power project, to generate power on imported gas, it can earn substantial fees if the terminal operates at full capacity.Indian industry's attitude towards contract workers changing for better
Contract workers are often poorly skilled and get paid less than regular employees for the same work, leading to resentment among these workers. Industry-wide efforts have now started to improve the situation, particularly in the wake of the violence at car maker Maruti Suzuki's Manesar factory last July.How vibrant is the Gujarat growth story?
Gujarat has been one of India's most industrialised states for decades and its people known for their enterprise. Chief Minister Narendra Modi, for his part, has been more successful than any of his predecessors in packaging the state's strengths.Kingfisher Airlines' troubles won't end with just fresh infusion of funds
Vijay Mallya is in talks with two West Asia airlines, hoping one of them will pick up a stake in Kingfisher. Its lenders see hope on the horizon. But, its not sure if this will really revive the beleaguered carrier as it has already lost several pilots, engineers and cabin crew to other players in the aviation industry.Why some e-tailing sites have unusual names
KyaZoonga. Zovi. Yebhi. Jabong. Sounds like gobbledygook, right? Yet, believe it or not, Indian online shopping site names are not chosen arbitrarily. Electronic retailers, or e-tailers, give much thought to these seemingly meaningless names and try to select something that best reflects their image.Steps taken for economic revival will have a positive impact: Baba Kalyani
Baba Kalyani is Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge, the leading Pune-based forging company. In an exclusive interview with Govindraj Ethiraj on the show Bottomline, which airs on Headlines Today, he talks about the economy and what to look forward to in 2013.Can cyber attacks on India's critical infrastructure be thwarted?
Despite the growing threat, India spends a miniscule amount on cyber securit .Millions of Indians are grappling with the costs of cancer treatment
Millions of Indians are grappling with the costs of cancer treatment, sometimes spending their life's savings on it.Stock market bulls hopeful but not ready to charge yet
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Listening and speaking critical for leveraging business deals
Shital Kakkar Mehra, founder, Soft Skills International feels striking a fine balance between listening and speaking is critical for leveraging business deals.
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