Indian loses bid to buy Brazilian woman's virginity

A Japanese man fended off strong competition from an Indian to secure a date with a 20-year-old Brazilian student, who sold her virginity for a $780,000 after putting it up for on-line auction for......

Stories they don't want told

I know this will come as news to many: The 'VII' in the title of my last column is not an exaggerated 'peace' sign; it is the Roman numeral signifying '7.' Meaning, that was the seventh in the......

The secret behind successful marketing

Stories need to be unleashed to lead the consumer rather than be led by her, says Madhukar Sabnavis. Seth Godin in his book All Marketers are liars says that marketing is about storytelling.......

World's top 10 currencies

In the world of foreign exchange, currency trading is the name of the game. The term 'top currencies' is subjective and depends on the method used to trade and the investor's risk tolerance.......

Budget 2009: Jewellery traders rue increased duty on gold

Jewellery traders in Rajkot on lamented the loss of business due to the rise in the import duty on gold announced by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in the Budget. Jewellery traders......

'imbus' market share expected to grow by 50%'

One look at media mogul Harish Thawani's growth plans is enough to forget the global economic slowdown. The flamboyant CEO of Nimbus Communications wants to take the Neo sports channel to such new......

A taste of Cannes in India

Rajeev Srinivasan on one of the best film festivals in India. This is the second year in a row that I have managed to make it to the International Film Festival of Kerala in Trivandrum from......

Ram Gopal Varma takes on Aliens!

After scaring us with his last horror movie Phoonk, Ram Gopal Varma hopes to send more chills down our spine with Agyaat, a thriller set in a jungle. The film stars Priyanka Kothari and is set......

PIX: Thompson-Herah, Kiplimo complete CWG golden double

IMAGE: Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah crosses the finish line to win the gold medal in the women's 200m final Saturday, on Day 9 of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Photograph: David......

Sports Shorts: Anand out of contention in Norway

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday IMAGE: Viswanathan Anand had to hold himself with black and he survived many anxious and nearly catastrophic positions under the normal......

Football Extras: FFA ramps up campaign to free jailed Bahraini refugee

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Jailed Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi leaves Thailand's Criminal Court, in Bangkok. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters......

Dhawan, Smriti recommended for Arjuna awards

IMAGE: India opener Shikhar Dhawan. Photograph: Getty Images The BCCI on Wednesday recommended India opener Shikhar Dhawan and women's team player Smriti Mandhana for the Arjuna award. "We have......

Money talks as Glock leaves Marussia

Germany's Timo Glock has left Marussia with immediate effect in a decision driven by financial reasons and the Formula One team's need for money in a tough economic climate. The Russian-licensed......