Features-The Economic Times

Supreme Court and the Section 377

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:52:49 GMT

From 2G to LGBT might seem like quite a jump, but it is one that Justice G S Singhvi seems to have made with equanimity.

A Pakistani minister owns almost a town!

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:01:40 GMT

A provincial minister in Pakistan owns a tract of land that equals a small town - 24,338 acres to be precise.

E Britannica is dead, long live e-Britannica

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:10:06 GMT

It took Shariff over a year to get Britannica on board, but for the avid runner who wants to run a marathon in every continent, that's all in a day's work.

E Britannica is dead, long live e-Britannica

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:43:20 GMT

Those iconic leather-bound volumes may have been put to sleep, but a Bangalore-based publishing co is scripting Britannica’s comeback via digital versions.

Mukul Roy, Mamata's trusted one, prefers low profile

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:08:43 GMT

Mukul Roy has been with TMC since its founding, particularly during the party's movements against land acquisition at Singur and Nandigram.

Who’s Afraid of Salman Rushdie?

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:09:37 GMT

Pakistani cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan, as a politician and an ideologue, is a charade. A good man gone wrong in his politics.

Life for FM not easy, Pranab invokes Shakespeare

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:26:34 GMT

"I must be cruel only to be kind." Invoking Shakespeare in his Budget speech with these famous words, Pranab Mukherjee today tried to soften the impact of some economic decisions, saying some "painful" policy measures which are good in the long run have to be taken by the Finance Minister.

Holi: Spring festivals around the world

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:44:50 GMT

Across large swathe of the Earth spring is the time for rebirth. ET on Sunday celebrates the colour and romance of spring season.

Holi: Spring festivals around the world

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:44:50 GMT

Across large swathe of the Earth spring is the time for rebirth. ET on Sunday celebrates the colour and romance of spring season.

Maybe, it's time to stop 'open discharge' in Indian Railways

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:49:03 GMT

The Anil Kakodkar panel points to where the stink comes from. But chances are that Indian Railways will have to continue with its 'Open Discharge' policy.

Maybe, it's time to stop 'open discharge' in Indian Railways

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:49:03 GMT

The Anil Kakodkar panel points to where the stink comes from. But chances are that Indian Railways will have to continue with its 'Open Discharge' policy.

Militaries globally scramble for new skills in cyber era

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:34:47 GMT

With growing worries about the threat of "cyber warfare", militaries around the world are racing to recruit the computer specialists they believe may be central to the conflicts of the 21st century.

Renewable energy: Pitre looking for Indian partners

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:38:51 GMT

One of America’s most well-known artists is trying to find Indian partners for some innovative renewable energy ideas.

A blog as therapy for teenagers

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:36:12 GMT

According to a new study, when teenagers detail their woes onto a blog, the therapeutic value is even greater. Blogging, it seems, can be good for you.

China says working age population fell in 2011

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:30:19 GMT

The proportion of China's population that is of working age fell last year for the first time since 2002, the National Bureau of Statistics said.

EPL may give TV rights for free in China

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:19:17 GMT

English soccer's Premier League may have to give away its television rights for free to build its fanbase in China.

Social media leads to violation of corporate ethics

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:09:01 GMT

The proliferation of social media in workplaces is leading to decline of ethical behaviour in many businesses, researchers say.

Need for networking among entrepreneurs

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:22:15 GMT

Establishing network ties is as important as finding resources or giving your product a recognised identity.

Solar power lights up Swedish Embassy

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:31:52 GMT

The Swedish government is using solar energy at three of its embassies worldwide, of which India has its biggest project.

Mitt Romney lacks clear remedy for US economy

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:01:12 GMT

The former Massachusetts guv has won the first 2 Republican state nominating contests and now has his sights set on conservative S Carolina.

Land row may trip School of Economics in Bangalore

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:46:05 GMT

India's IT hub Bangalore may lose out on having a School of Economics on the lines of the famed London School of Economics - all because of a land row.

Don't rename Chandni Chowk, MCD told

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:14:35 GMT

Delhi's Chandni Chowk cannot be renamed by the civic body, the Delhi government declared on Thursday.

Tihar to be first prison to install body scanner

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:43:54 GMT

Tihar Prisons will become the first jail in the country to install a full body scanner on its premises to check smuggling of prohibited items.

Winter of discontent for brides? No way: Designers

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:13:18 GMT

The chilly winter and bridal wear might seem an oddity. But not any more, thanks to the modern-western fusion by designers who have created layered outfits

Sachin-mania hits Australian media ahead of Test

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:20:39 GMT

The Australian media is gripped with Sachin Tendulkar-mania with the newspapers going overdrive on his meticulous preparation.