INDIA

The iPhone 4S was launched at midnight in India and is now available in stores across India through service providers Airtel and Aircel.The phone was announced by Apple on October 4 and has been available for preorder in India since 18th November.

India threw open its $450 billion retail market to global supermarket giants on Thursday, approving its biggest reform in years that may boost sorely needed investment in Asia's third-largest economy.

India will open the country's retail industry to foreign supermarkets, a much delayed reform expected to help unclog supply bottlenecks and ease inflation over time.

India threw open its $450 billion retail market to global supermarket giants on Thursday, approving its biggest reform in years that may boost sorely needed investment in Asia's third-largest economy.

Sachin Tendulkar was on course for his 100th international century, while Rahul Dravid completed a milestone of his own, as the two led India's strong reply in the third and final Test against West Indies on Thursday.

Popular social networking Web site Facebook has been targeted yet again by new phishing scam. According to security firm Sophos' Nake Security blog, Facebook users have been receiving phishing emails that are threatening to delete users' Facebook accounts unless the victims pass along their account details within 24 hours.

Gold futures in India eased due to a rebound in the rupee, though demand in local spot market remained weak as buyers were seeking further correction.

According to government date released on Thursday, the food and fuel price indexes climbed by 9.01 percent and 15.49 percent in the current year to Nov. 12.

Tata Sons Ltd, the $77.4 billion group, has announced that board member Cyrus P Mistry will succeed Ratan Tata as Chairman. In August 2010, the group formed a selection committee that included Cyrus to look for Ratan Tata's successor.

The government of Tamil Nadu has banned screening of Dam 999, with immediate effect. The film was supposed to release on Nov. 25.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Wednesday raised the interest rate ceiling on the non-resident external (NRE) rupee deposits and the foreign currency non-resident banks (FCNRB) deposits citing prevailing market conditions.

Sri Rama Rajyam, which was released on November 17, has received an overwhelming response. It is mythological film based directed by Bapu depicting Lord Rama's rule of Ayodhya after he returns home from Lanka, his separation from Sita and her reclusive life in the forest as she raises their children Lava and Kusha.

Deere & Co reported a 46 percent rise in quarterly earnings and projected substantial growth for 2012 amid strong global farming conditions and higher prices, sending its shares higher in an otherwise weak stock market.

Some analysts think the crisis is a global crisis and not one emanating just from Eurozone.

Renewable energy technology is becoming increasingly cost competitive and growth rates are in line to meet levels required of a sustainable energy future, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a report on Wednesday.

The Reserve Bank of India has eased overseas borrowing rules for local corporate by raising the ceiling for the interest that firms can pay for borrowing abroad.

Following the footsteps of Hollywood stars like Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has joined the group of celebrities the photos of whose babies are highly sought after by American publications.

Skoda Auto launched its C-segment sedan Rapid last week.The car comes with a price tag starting with Rs 6.75 lakh for the base petrol variant. The top of the line diesel model will cost Rs 9.19 lakh.

Actress Sunny Leone has already made a huge impact in Big Boss Season 5.

The Dark Knight Rises is probably the most anticipated Batman film to date, set to release on July 20, 2012.

Gold demand in India was subdued on Tuesday as a weakening rupee kept buyers at bay, further deterred by a rebound in local prices due to gains in overseas markets.