'Global brands can generate jobs in India'

Last Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012, 14:16

International brands can generate job opportunities if their entry into India is facilitated, says Montblanc, a century-old German company known for its timeless luxury pens, watches, eyewear, leather goods and fashion accessories.

Melissa George goes public with romance

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 08:54

Melissa George has gone public with her romance with French entrepreneur Jean-David Blanc.

We can`t win with kids, says France coach

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 19:02

Laurent Blanc beleives that France need their more experienced players at their best if they are to shine at the Euro 2012 finals.

Matt Le Blanc made $100m from ‘Friends’

Last Updated: Monday, January 17, 2011, 17:30

Actor Matt Le Blanc has revealed that he made 100 million dollars (63m pounds) from the hit television comedy series ‘Friends’.

Blanc French reign begins with defeat to Norway in friendly

Last Updated: Thursday, August 12, 2010, 09:57

New France coach Laurent Blanc insisted that he was pleased with his inexperienced team, which included eight new caps, in spite of a 2-1 defeat in a friendly against Norway.

Let`s get back to football, says new France coach Blanc

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 08:28

After weeks of heated discussions following France`s World Cup fiasco, new national team coach Laurent Blanc said it was time to switch back to soccer.

Blanc banishes France`s World Cup flops

Last Updated: Saturday, July 24, 2010, 10:17

New coach Laurent Blanc launched a new era in French football on Friday when he handed out a one-match suspension for all 23 players who brought World Cup shame and humiliation.

France name Blanc coach, hope for fresh start

Last Updated: Friday, July 2, 2010, 21:30

Laurent Blanc was officially appointed France coach on Friday with the mission to restore the team’s pride after their disastrous World Cup performance.

In the numbers game, 13 can be lucky for some

Last Updated: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 23:27

Footballers are known for their superstitions - be it putting one sock on before the other, last out onto the pitch or kissing your goalkeeper’s bald head.

Blanc to become next France coach, says FFF

Last Updated: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 17:54

The French soccer federation (FFF) and Ligue 1 side Girondins Bordeaux have reached an agreement that will see Laurent Blanc become the next France coach.

Blanc says he has not made decision on France job

Last Updated: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 18:27

Laurent Blanc, the favourite to succeed Raymond Domenech as France coach, denied on Thursday that he has made up his mind about the job.

Sale of Gandhi edition pens: Mont Blanc apologies in HC

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 00:26

Swiss luxury giant Mont Blanc on Tuesday tendered an unconditional apology in the Kerala HC on the issue of sale of its high-end Mahatma Gandhi edition pens, saying it did not intend to hurt the sentiments of any citizen.