The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Raman Singh, has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons thanks to the deadly Naxal attacks in Dantewada and elsewhere in the state.

MoS for Communication and IT said firms shoulddiversify their export markets to reach out to Europe, Africa and Asiato manage the Ohio ban repurcussions better.

Even as the Indian IT industry finds the recent speech by US President Barack Obama disturbing, industry experts says that the anti-outsourcing move will not have any immediate impact on its revenues.

India's IT industry reacted with anger and concern to a move by the US state of Ohio to ban all outsourcing of government projects.

While getting a good price for a product or a service makes for a savvy buyer, it is equally important to be an intelligent consumer, by getting value for your money.

The growth in the retail industry is not only creating massive job opportunities at all levels, but has also launched a wave of entrepreneurs.

Easier than starting a business and more rewarding than a job. Here's if and why you should consider franchising and how to go about it.Franchisee must-havesCan you be a franchisee?Easy but not most fulfillingSynergy is key to success

Ramky has emerged as a leading waste management company. Will a global footprint help it achieve its ambition of being a billion-dollar player?

India’s shift to renewable energy could stall in the absence of clearer policies.

Truck market's distant No.2, Ashok Leyland is aiming for a larger share not just in India but also abroad. Problem: there are newer global rivals and tougher market conditions to negotiate. R. Seshasayee, MD, says that speed is the essence and all employees have been made to realise its importance. N.Madhavan reports.

Bangalore’s image as India’s pub capital has taken a pounding, with confusing local laws and overzealous law enforcement acting as party poopers. And for the moment, it looks like Bangaloreans will have to mothball their dancing shoes. A report by BT's Rahul Sachitanand.

Kingfisher and Deccan are like chalk and cheese, with different operating philosophies and different target segments. The two airlines have different business models and cater to different passenger segments. What, then, is the rationale behind their merger? Kingfisher in Europe & US, Deccan in Asia: Mallya Kingfisher to fly abroad this year: PatelWind under their wingsBeyond the horizon

In all, Dharavi is spread across 223 hectares. If even a fifth of Dharavi's slum dwellers decide to block the central line for a couple of hours, the city would come to a standstill.

The traditional suitcase-style lobbyist is alive and kicking, but the deregulated economy has spawned a new variety that believes in using 'case law-style' advocacy to effect policy changes.