India slips to 134th rank on Doing Biz list

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 18:32

In the ranking of 189 economies, India's position has dropped to 134, below neighbouring China (96), Nepal (105), Pakistan (110) and and Bangladesh (130).

The world`s best and worst places for business

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 10:40

The World Bank`s annual "Doing Business" report, released Monday, ranked 189 countries on how easy or difficult it is to start and operate a local business.

Singapore, Hong Kong best for business: World Bank

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 10:06

Singapore and Hong Kong rank the world`s best places to run a business, while mainland China remains far down the list, according to the World Bank`s annual competitiveness survey Tuesday.

India supports review panel views on 'Doing Business' report

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 14:37

India, ranked at 132nd position among 185 countries in overall ease of doing business in the report, has expressed "deep concerns" about it.

Why Priyanka Chopra hasn`t done an item number yet

Last Updated: Saturday, June 16, 2012, 16:01

Priyanka Chopra, who is busy promoting her upcoming film Teri Meri Kahaani, says she does not mind doing an item number.

Merely 10 pc men ‘do more housework than their partner’

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 08:38

Only 3 per cent of married women spend fewer than three hours a week on housework, with almost half doing 13 hours or more.

Pixie Lott not comfortable doing sexy songs

Last Updated: Saturday, November 19, 2011, 11:46

Pixie Lott says she has no plans to portray herself as a sexy singer because she worries her grandfather would disapprove of a raunchier look.

India's ranking improves 7 notches in Doing Business Index

Last Updated: Thursday, October 20, 2011, 21:49

India has been placed at 132nd position, up from 139th in previous year, in the Index prepared by the International Finance Corporation and the World Bank.