Russia says inflation hits peak as crisis bites

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 17:45

"The peak in inflation has not passed but we have reached the highest point and will probably stay at this level for some time," minister Alexei Ulyukayev was reported as saying by Russian news agencies.

Russian economy could shrink 4% next year: Minister

Last Updated: Friday, December 26, 2014, 19:50

Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said on Friday Russia`s economy could suffer a 4-percent contraction next year and see a budget deficit of 3 percent.

British expat`s `poor people` remark sparks outrage in Singapore

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 12:31

A Porsche-driving British wealth manager in Singapore who referred to public transport commuters as "poor people" has apologised after his Facebook posts sparked an online furore.

Corbijn debuts post-9/11 thriller `A Most Wanted Man` at Sundance

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 03:58

Director Anton Corbijn explores the real-life fears and paranoia in the post-9/11 world in the intense new espionage thriller "A Most Wanted Man."

For Chekhov, Socrates, head to Delhi Natya Utsav

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 20:55

Delhi Natya Utsav, a five-day theatre festival beginning Jan 20, will see plays based on Russian writer Anton Chekhov`s short stories, Greek philosopher Socrates` struggles, and a love story set in the time of the Second World War.

Here`s how future offices will be lit

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 22:09

Researchers are planning to naturally illuminate windowless work spaces deep inside office buildings by employing tiny, electrofluidic cells and a series of open-air "ducts."

Twin centuries by Anderson, Devcich take NZ A to 300/8

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 19:40

Middle-order batsmen Corey Anderson and Anton Devcich staged a spirited fightback after early jitters as New Zealand A ended their first day`s play at 300 for eight against India A in the second and final four-day `Test` match.

Russia to crack down on graft in World Cup preparations

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 18:04

Russian authorities are preparing to crack down on corruption during preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2018, Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said.

Cole, Ferdinand in `tense` stand-off outside LA nightclub

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 15:50

Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole and Queens Park Rangers (QPR) defender Anton Ferdinand had reportedly come into a tense stand-off outside a nightclub in Los Angeles.

Geri Halliwell dumps millionaire boyfriend after just four months

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 12:47

Geri Halliwell ended her relationship with online betting tycoon Anton Kaszubowski after just four months, when she realised that he wasn`t "the one" for her.

Geri Halliwell dating Russian tycoon?

Last Updated: Friday, January 18, 2013, 14:38

Former Spice Girls star Geri Halliwell is reportedly enjoying a new romance with a Russian millionaire.

Negi`s defeat allows Korobov to emerge as sole leader

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 21:37

India`s Parimarjan Negi lost to Anton Korobov of Ukraine while Krishnan Sasikiran and Abhijeet Gupta signed peace with their respective opponents in the ninth and penultimate round of AICF-AAI Chess Cup, here on Saturday.