Former Tata director SA Hasan honoured by Queen Elizabeth II

Last Updated: Monday, June 22, 2015, 17:22

Former UK-based Managing Director of Tata Limited, SA Hasan has been appointed by Queen Elizabeth II as an honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the country's economy.

Good demand for Indian spices; export touch $2,432.85 mn

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 13:35

In 2014-15, chilli, cumin, turmeric, coriander and ginger accounted for more than 70 percent of the total volume of spice export whereas mint, chilli, spice oils & oleoresins, cumin and pepper accounted for around 70 percent of the total export earnings.

UK govt to review Queen Elizabeth II's income

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 19:22

The income of Queen Elizabeth II is set to be reviewed by Prime Minister David Cameron-led UK government after public funding of the royal household surged to 40 million pounds last year.

Dame Helen Mirren `twerks` while receiving Harvard`s Hasty Pudding award

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 13:32

Dame Helen Mirren followed in the footsteps of controversial star Miley Cyrus and resorted to " twerking " as she was being honoured with Harvard University`s Hasty Pudding award.

Ex-military chief appointed Queen`s envoy in Australia

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 09:38

Former defence forces chief Peter Cosgrove was today appointed Australia`s new Governor-General to represent Britain`s Queen Elizabeth II in the country.

Majority in UK want Charles to take over Queen`s roles: Poll

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 19:12

A majority of Britons want Prince Charles to take over Queen Elizabeth II`s current roles while she retires and prefer that the crown is passed to him than to Prince William, according to a new poll.

Queen Latifah to be honored with 2014 Matrix Award

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 13:23

Queen Latifah will be honoured by the New York Women in Communications with its 2014 Matrix Award, which honours females who change the world.

Top US award for India`s biotech queen

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 22:31

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw of the country`s largest biotech research firm, Biocon Ltd, has been named winner of the 2014 Othmer Gold Medal, a top award of the US-based Chemical Heritage Foundation.

Queen to gradually hand over charge to Prince Charles?

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 20:16

Britain`s Queen Elizabeth II seems set to gradually hand over charge to her son and heir to the throne Prince Charles as it emerged that the two will embark on an effective "job share" from this year.

Britain`s Queen becomes great-grandmother to baby girl

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 01:12

Britain`s Queen Elizabeth II became a great-grandmother once again after her granddaughter Zara Phillips on Friday gave birth to a girl, the second royal baby to have arrived within months.