New Delhi: India's urban consumer confidence improved marginally in April, but concerns about the economy kept consumers pessimistic, a survey released on Wednesday showed. The BluFin Consumer Confidence Index rose to 41.1 in April 2012, from 39.9 in March. The index recorded its lowest score of 35.8 in December 2011. The index reflects pessimism below 50 and optimism above that, BluFin said. The report comes after the RBI last month...
05:22 PM, May 09, 2012
Mumbai: India is expected to grow at 6.1 per cent in calendar year (CY) 2012, similar to the pace recorded in Q4 2011, the Ernst & Young's quarterly Rapid Growth Markets Forecast (RGMF) released in Mumbai said. Growth should be picking up in H2 2012, provided the global economy does not experience a further shock. Over the medium term, we expect a strong recovery in investment, which will help lift...
09:47 AM, Apr 08, 2012
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The powerful must speak the language of equality In the crowds at Ram Lila Maidan, at the height of Anna fever, there was anger ...
08:15 AM, Sep 14, 2011
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Swami Ramdev may have jumped off the podium but is still news. Many of my friends see him as a threat to democracy arguing he ...
12:07 PM, Jun 06, 2011
London: "Long-established" Hindu and Sikh families in Britain are now being categorised as part of the country's middle-class, according to a survey that also revealed the changing societal lifestyles. The lifestyle of a typical middle-class Briton was revealed in a research by Experian that was published on Monday, the Daily Mail reported. The researchers examined nationwide data ranging from income and housing type to favourite internet sites and shopping habits....
06:18 PM, Dec 14, 2010
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Long before Mamata Banerjee, there was Mrinal Gore. In crumpled sari, rolling pin in hand and fists clenched, the socialist leader was the original political ...
12:15 AM, Jul 12, 2010
As the world battled recession, the Chinese bought more credit cards. ...
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The recession has begun to hit the middle class American . ...
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The urban middle class is not denying saving for 2009's rainy days. ...
04:56 PM, Dec 25, 2008
Consumers slash spending on entertainment, luxury by 55%. ...
12:15 PM, Aug 03, 2008
Chandigarh: Middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh, who has been forced out of action for the past few months following a rare germ cell cancer in his lungs, on Thursday said he is eyeing a comeback by September this year. Hopefully, I should be back [in action] very soon. Maybe in next 3-4 months, said Yuvraj. The cricketer was honoured by the Punjab government here for his outstanding contribution to the Indian...
12:12 PM, May 24, 2008
Mirpur: The most-awaited 100th international century by Sachin Tendulkar went in vain as India lost to Bangladesh by five wickets in their Asia Cup encounter on Friday. Tendulkar's hundred (114), which came in 147 deliveries, took the Indian score to 289 and it looked a daunting total till a series of blitz by Shakib Al Hasan (49 off 31), Nasir Hossain (54 off 58) and skipper Mushfiqur Rahim (46 off...
01:26 AM, May 04, 2008
Hamilton: South Africa strike bowlers Vernon Philander and Dale Steyn took five wickets from 17 balls and without conceding a run to spark a dramatic collapse that saw New Zealand dismissed for 185 on Thursday on the opening day of the second Test. New Zealand slipped from a strong position at 133-2 to 133-7 between the 49th and 52nd overs as Steyn and Philander wreaked havoc with an aging ball,...
10:22 AM, May 03, 2008
UP politicians are spending time and money to woo voters, but the urban middle class is losing interest in polls. ...
12:04 AM, May 04, 2007
While Mumbai may have come out in huge numbers to cast its votes, nationwide figures show a pathetic trend. ...
08:34 AM, Feb 02, 2007
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