Basic Instinct leg crossing scene `gripping piece of hokum` for censors

Last Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012, 15:20

British film censors actually relished some of cinema’s most explicit scenes, archive documents have revealed.

Saudi petrochemicals giant expands in China

Last Updated: Friday, April 6, 2012, 09:46

Saudi Basic Industries Corp. has begun work on a USD 100 million technology center in Shanghai, focusing on alternative energy and new materials for the construction and auto sectors.

Growth should not be at cost of environment: PM

Last Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012, 11:45

Ahead of a meeting with environment ministers of BASIC countries, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said growth is important for the people but should take place in a way which does not harm the environment.

Growth should not be at cost of environment: PM

Last Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012, 11:30

Ahead of a meeting with environment ministers of BASIC countries, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said growth is important for the people but should take place in a way which does not harm the environment.

Smartphones eating into camera sales in US

Last Updated: Sunday, December 25, 2011, 14:48

Smartphones are eating into sales of basic cameras and camcorders in the US.

Christmas special recipe: Basic Yellow Cake

Last Updated: Thursday, December 22, 2011, 11:51

Check out this easy to make basic yellow cake.

BASIC pushes for Kyoto Protocol`s extension

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 23:13

The BASIC Tuesday presented a unified stand, saying a second commitment period for the Kyoto Protocol beyond its expiry date next year is a "must".

BASIC denies reports of differences on climate

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 21:00

BASIC countries, including India today said that the forthcoming Durban climate conference should establish the second commitment period of Kyoto Protocol.

BASIC countries meet in China for climate talks

Last Updated: Sunday, October 30, 2011, 17:17

Ministers from BASIC countries (Brazil, South Africa, India and China) will hold a crucial meeting in Beijing Monday to discuss their perspectives on key issues.

Hollywood diva Sharon Stone does a ‘Basic Instinct’ redux!

Last Updated: Thursday, August 25, 2011, 16:48

Sharon Stone revisited the famous pose from the cult movie ‘Basic Instinct.’

J&K implements law on delivery of basic services

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 17:07

Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday implemented a legislation that assures residents delivery of basic services within a stipulated timeframe and allows them to seek compensation in case of delay.