Walmart India sacks 56 employees, including from senior levels

Walmart India on Monday said it is letting go 56 of its employees, including eight from senior management level, as part of a restructuring exercise.  The company, which operates 28......

Major tax cut for UP's 'mom and pop' stores

The purpose, behind slashing property tax on small commercial establishments by 70%, was to allow growth of small shops in residential areas, so that people do not have to travel long distances for......

In India, Walmart plans to open 50 stores by 2020

The firm is likely to spend $600 million in total for the new stores. The average size of its stores is about 55,000 sq ft. Walmart India is planning a threefold increase in the pace of opening......

Walmart, its arm commit Rs 1 crore for Chennai flood relief

Retail major Walmart and its philanthropic unit Walmart Foundation have committed Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) towards relief efforts for flood victims in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu. "The......

Review: Thuppakki's music has nothing new to offer

Pavithra Srinivasan says Thuppakki's music is a rehash of Jeyaraj's earlier tunes. Considering it's the coming together of two giants of the Tamil film industry, Ilaiya Thalapathi Vijay and......

Mundhinam Paarthene is for die-hard romantics

The title of Mundhinam Paarthene, a light-hearted romance from Seventh Channel Communications is taken from the Harris Jeyaraj hit number from Vaaranam Aayiram. The film directed by Magizh......

Muthirai's music is good in parts

ASA productions and Vision Jeeva Studios' Tamil movie, Muthirai (Mark), directed by Srinath and the brainchild of Anees Tanveer Jeeva has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Here's what you can glean from......

Nothing original about Ko's music

Pavithra Srinivasan reviews the Tamil album,Ko. Post YOUR reviews here!Cinematographer-turned-director K V Anand is back with Red Giant Movies and R S Infotainment Pvt Ltd, Ko (King), the tale of a......

Ranji Trophy: Mum teen Mhatre hits century; Double century for Sudarshan

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday. Teenager Mhatre hits ton as Mumbai in command IMAGE: Tamil Nadu's Sai Sudarshan celebrates his double ton against Delhi on Friday.......

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport Two sports disciplines including esports, which is becoming a rage among youngsters across the globe, will make their debut......

'Tendulkar has lost his fighting abilities'

Readers' responses toThe naked and the dead feature: It is SPOT ON.I feel we r saying this day only because of our seniors (namely Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman).Please make no......

Readers speak out!

Rishi MarkendayIt is 230 in the morning here and I am enjoying the game. I thought that you need to be complimented for your typing speed and your command of english. Do keep up the good work and......