Despite the fear of economic slowdown as a result of continuous rise in the crude oil prices, the net direct tax collections increased by 38.61 per cent in the first quarter.

According to a statement released by the Finance Ministry, the growth in direct tax collections in Nagpur and Kochi witnessed as high as 74.08 % and 68.98% respectively, in the direct tax collection, whereas, it was less than 50% in cities like Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata. In the capital city Delhi, the direct tax collection increased to 53.57%.

Satyam Computer Services and Nowpos Online Services joined together to enable the employees (of Satyam Computer Services) to show their talent. The company has hired TV producer-cum-actor,  Pradeep Kondiparthi to handle the shows and commence with the other activities as well.

The employees are required to post the details of their skills and other talents like singing, music, painting, acting, writing etc on a web portal called SatyamStarPower.com.

Satyam seeks a new way to enable its employees to have ‘Fun@Work’.

According to the Chief Executive Officer of Satyam, B. Rama Raju, this practice will keep all the ‘Satyamites’ connected. The entry, unlike ‘India Ka Hero’, will be allowed to the company’s employees only.

Hyundai Motor India on Friday announced an exchange and upgrade scheme for customers. The scheme is beneficial for small customers who want to upgrade to a bigger car.

Patiala, July 6 : Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur was admitted to Sadhbhavna Hospital here last night after she went into semi-conscious state.

Islamabad, July 6: Pakistan has been ranked 84 among 118 countries on 'The Global Enabling Trade Report 2008' released by World Economic Forum Saturday.

Vasco Da Gama , July 5 (ANI): The Goa Shipyard, considered one of the youngest among the def