The Philippine stock market::Stocks break 6,200 level
MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - The Philippine stock market breezed through the 6,200 level today as investors remain heavily engaged in buying up local stocks. The bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index rose at a new all-time high after gaining 0.68 percent or
Superb pictures from the 2012 National Geographic Photo Contest. - Winning images from National Geographic
Superb pictures from the 2012 National Geographic Photo Contest. - Winning images from National Geographic
Nokia Lumia 920 launched at Rs 38,199, in stores tomorrow
Nokia officially launched its Lumia 920 in India, in a simultaneous launch in Delhi and Mumbai on Thursday. The device will cost Rs 38,199 and will be available in stores across India from Friday. Its less powerful and cheaper counterpart the 820, will cost Rs 27
SBI sees spurt in Dec home loan growth, mulls base rate cut
India's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) accelerated its home loan growth by nearly Rs 1,800 crore in December as against Rs 1,500 crore recorded in November, 2012. The single-month expansion, which the bank derives after subtracting loan repayments fro
CES 2013: Sony unveils bath-friendly Xperia Z smartphone
Sony has announced a new smartphone that can be used in the shower or bath without the risk of damage. This water-resistant feature is relatively common in Japan, but has not been included in many top-end smartphones released elsewhere. The Xperia Z can also rec
'iPhone-challenger' Samsung Galaxy S IV image 'leaked'
An image claiming to be of the new Samsung Galaxy S IV has been leaked online. The image shows only minor cosmetic differences to the Galaxy S III.SamMobile.com, that posted the picture, claimed it originated from an insider at Samsung, but could not confirm the s
Facebook app to allow free voice calls to friends
Facebook is preparing to launch a new feature for its Messenger app which allows users of the social networking site to place free voice calls to friends.The feature is so far available only to smartphone users in Canada and is buried within the latest update to
Rare ancient bird had sharp, serrated teeth
Scientists say they've uncovered a bird from the Early Cretaceous period with sharp teeth and serrated edges, which likely enabled it to eat hard-shelled insects and snails. Researchers analyzed the fossil of the Sulcavis geeorum bird uncovered in Lining Province