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Winfrey highest paid TV host

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Judy Sheindlin and David Letterman, who earn $63 million and $39 million are on number two and three respectively.Winfrey highest paid TV hostWinfrey highest paid TV host

Ratan Tata refers to Taj as venerable old lady

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Tata Group's flagship property Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, that is scheduled to reopen formally on August 15, almost 2 years after the 26/11 attacks, was described as a venerable old lady by its chairman Ratan Tata.Ratan Tata refers to Taj as venerable old ladyRatan Tata refers to Taj as venerable old lady

ISRO planning to send astronauts to space before 2015-16

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The Indian Space Research Organization is planning to send astronauts to space before the year 2015-16, deputy project director of ISRO's Chandrayaan Mission Jaswinder Singh Khoral said in Chandigarh on Thursday.ISRO planning to send astronauts to space before 2015-16ISRO planning to send astronauts to space before 2015-16

E-books posing a huge threat to good old bookstores

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But the threat that has the industry and some readers the most rattled is the growth of e-books. In the first five months of 2009, e-books made up 2.9% of trade book sales.E-books posing a huge threat to good old bookstoresE-books posing a huge threat to good old bookstores

Shah Rukh Khan's wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds in NY

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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's wax figure was today unveiled at the Madame Tussads museum in New York's Times Square.Shah Rukh Khan's wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds in NYShah Rukh Khan's wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds in NY

A manhole cover for $ 21,000!

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A manhole cover fetching thousands of dollars is an astounding piece of news. But, more surprising is the fact that the Chandigarh Union Territory administration has turned a blind eye to these covers being stolen.A manhole cover for $ 21,000!A manhole cover for $ 21,000!

What the term ?breaking free from the barriers? means to Indians

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Independence means freedom? and being free means being able to do anything that one wants to at any time? As August 15 approaches, we speak to some of Indians to find out what the term ?breaking free from the barriers? means to them.What the term ?breaking free from the barriers? means to IndiansWhat the term ?breaking free from the barriers? means to Indians

Youngsters are indeed thankful for the freedom

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Long blamed for their indifference and casual outlook towards life, youngsters are indeed thankful for the freedom they?ve got and they want to cherish it.Youngsters are indeed thankful for the freedomYoungsters are indeed thankful for the freedom

Hurd Mentality: Why big minds trip over small things

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What is the mind-set that permits people doing big things, such as Hurd's achievements in leading HP's strong growth and profitability, to trip over small things?Hurd Mentality: Why big minds trip over small thingsHurd Mentality: Why big minds trip over small things

Changing perception of independence for generation next

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As the nation prepares to celebrate its 64th year of independence, we try to understand the changing perception of independence for the generation next.Changing perception of independence for generation nextChanging perception of independence for generation next

CGOC awarded deal to unknown group for Rs 8 crore: CAG

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Suresh Kalmadi may have to find another fall guy to stave off fresh corruption charges emerging in the award of consultancy contract for the Queen?s Baton Relay.CGOC awarded deal to unknown group for Rs 8 crore: CAGCGOC awarded deal to unknown group for Rs 8 crore: CAG

One of the world's most wanted cyber-criminal nabbed

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One of the five most wanted cyber-criminals in the world has been detained in France, authorities said.One of the world's most wanted cyber-criminal nabbedOne of the world's most wanted cyber-criminal nabbed

China jails Tibetan property tycoon for life

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China has sentenced a Tibetan property tycoon to life imprisonment without providing details of the charges, said to be mainly political in nature. China jails Tibetan property tycoon for lifeChina jails Tibetan property tycoon for life

Wax, soap 'clean up obstacles to better, cheaper batteries'

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A little wax and soap could help build electrodes for cheaper and better lithium ion batteries, say scientists.Wax, soap 'clean up obstacles to better, cheaper batteries'Wax, soap 'clean up obstacles to better, cheaper batteries'

Some interpretations made without my knowledge: Superbug author

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With a report of an antibiotic resistant superbug originating from India creating an uproar, its lead author has dismissed as hypothetical the conclusion that the bacteria was transmitted from the country.Some interpretations made without my knowledge: Superbug authorSome interpretations made without my knowledge: Superbug author

British tourist bags worth three times their holiday cost

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British holidaymakers pack their suitcase with clothes, gadgets and toiletries worth 3,000 pounds, almost three times the cost of their holiday, a survey has found.British tourist bags worth three times their holiday costBritish tourist bags worth three times their holiday cost

Harvard tops Forbes list of Billionaire Universities

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With 62 of its alumni now billionaires, Harvard tops Forbes' list of 'Billionaire Universities', followed by Stanford that boasts of 28 billionaire graduates.Harvard tops Forbes list of Billionaire UniversitiesHarvard tops Forbes list of Billionaire Universities

South Asian 'superbug' spreads to Australia

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A drug-resistant "superbug" has infected three Australians who travelled to India.South Asian 'superbug' spreads to AustraliaSouth Asian 'superbug' spreads to Australia

PIO launches East India Company in London

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Sanjiv Mehta, 49, is all set to launch the Company's first twenty-first century trade 'expansion' in the form of Fine Foods in Mayfair.PIO launches East India Company in LondonPIO launches East India Company in London

Iran confirms launch of first nuclear power plant

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Ending years of delays, a spokesman for the Russian atomic agency said on Friday that the plant in the southern Iranian city of Bushehr will formally launch on August 21.Iran confirms launch of first nuclear power plantIran confirms launch of first nuclear power plant
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