Infosys Q2 revenue cross one billion dollars The Bangalore-headquartered company earned a net profit of Rs 1,100 crore after tax during the period, against Rs 929 crore for the same quarter last year. Infosys Technologies Ltd. Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director K. Gopalakrishnan, right, and Chief Operating Officer S. D. Shibulal look on after announcing the company's quarterly financial results at Bangalore, Thursday.
Rupee at new high of 39.28
Rupee surged further against the US currency and touched a high of 39.28 a dollar during morning trade. Traders feel that the domestic currency could reach 39 level in the near future on the back of unabated capital inflows.
A leader who stood by his values
S R Bommai was a man who never compromised values he believed in.With the death of Bommai, who always dreamt of bringing together the splinter groups of Janata Dal to build it as a political force against Congress and BJP, the Janata Parivar has lost one of its stalwarts.
Governor condoles death of Bommai Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur today led the state in condoling the death of former chief minister S. R. Bommai. The Governor described Bommai as a man of "great conviction and political sagacity" and said "in the death of Bommai, the country has lost a person of high moral values."
IT raid on Gautam Gambhir's family property
Sleuths of the income tax department conducted raids on Wednesday on at least five premises owned by Gambhir's family, and seized cash, jewellery, share certificates and some "incriminating" documents, IT sources said.
Eid-ul-fitr Empire State Builidng to be lit in green
The world famous Empire State Building in New York will be lit in green from Friday to Sunday in celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Race factor crops up in SA cricket
The chairman of the selectors of the South African cricket team touring Pakistan has apparently claimed that only half the team for the one-day series has been chosen on merit.
Australia trounce India by nine wickets
The Australians first bundled out the home team for a paltry 148 in 39.4 overs and then raced to the target with 24.1 overs to spare in a totally lop-sided contest at the Reliance Stadium.
Ponting lashes out at Sreesanth
Ponting claimed Sreesanth had passed remarks and taunted five batsmen as they stepped in and out of the dressing room and wondered how he escaped punishment from match referee for such acts of indiscipline.
We played our best cricket of the series: Ponting "It has been our best performance of the series so far. We batted, bowled and fielded very well. We did almost a flawless job. We played a great game," Ponting said.
Shoaib banned for 13 ODIs, fined by PCB Pakistan's fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was today banned for 13 ODIs and fined Rs 34 lakh by the Pakistan Cricket Board disciplinary committee for hitting fellow paceman Mohammad Asif with bat.
Australian captain Ricky Ponting (L) pats Sachin Tendulkar on his playing his 400th ODI.
Work 365 days a year : Indian cook told
An Indian man who was brought to Australia to work in a restaurant was told he would have to work every single day and would not get any salary for one year.
Railways into perfumed tickets
"To begin with, perfumed tickets may be introduced for monthly tickets and then for other select categories," said a senior railway ministry official.
Holyfield going for another world title
When Holyfield bids for a fifth world title by challenging unbeaten WBO champion Sultan Ibragimov on Saturday, it will be only six days before his 45th birthday, a number that has many wondering if he should even be allowed in the Khodynka Arena ring.
Bachchan celebrates
65th birthday Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan turned 65 on Thursday. Amitabh spent the day in the confines of 'Jalsa', his home in suburban Mumbai.
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A leader who stood by his values
Ponting lashes out at Sreesanth
Holyfield going for another world title
Bachchan celebrates
Thursday. Amitabh spent the day in the confines of 'Jalsa', his home in suburban Mumbai.
Indian in top ten of Britain's music chart
