Why Sri Lanka Is In Crisis

The protests brought home the fact that the Sri Lankan public is in no mood for halfway measures, as voices against Rajapaksa 'family rule' and 'securitisation' of the civilian administration began......

Rahul goes abroad on 'meditational visit' ahead of Cong protest

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is on a "meditational visit" abroad and is likely to return shortly, party sources said on Wednesday. Responding to speculation on the former Congress president's......

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

India reported its fourth coronavirus death on Thursday as the total number of cases of COVID-19 rose to 173 while most of the states and Union Territories imposed restrictions, inching towards......

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya......

Is Technology Important In Banking?

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking.''For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.' Illustration: Dominic......

StanChart starts private banking operations

Standard Chartered Bank on Friday launched private banking operations in India. It plans to launch this service in the country's top six cities by the end of 2008. Besides India, the bank has......

StanChart launches private banking

Standard Chartered Bank on Friday launched private banking operations in the country with focus on entrepreneurs and senior executives with investible wealth of over 1 million dollars (Rs 4.5......

Axis Bank buys Citi's India retail business for Rs 12,325 cr

Axis Bank on Wednesday said it will acquire US-based Citi's consumer business in India for Rs 12,325 crore in one of the largest deals in the Indian financial services space which will help it......

Ecclestone says Singapore wants to drop F1 race

'Yes, the Grand Prix has cost Singapore a lot of money, but we've also given them a lot of money. Singapore was suddenly more than just an airport to fly to or from somewhere. Now they believe they......

Formula One warming up for Singapore IPO

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone said on Wednesday he has recommended Singapore as the best place to float the motor racing business, seeking to tap Asian enthusiasm for international sporting......

F1 float may finally get off grid

Plans to float Formula One may finally get the green light in the coming weeks, a proposed listing in Singapore giving investors a chance to buy a chunk of the business behind the high-speed motor......