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Goldman Sachs top employer on day 1 of placements at IIT-Madras

The top salary offered was USD 1.29 lakh per year, made by a foreign company.

Indian flyers pet peeve: Passengers jumping out of seat before aircraft stops

Another habit of air travellers which leads to arguments and even scuffles is passengers rudely reclining their seat without informing those seated behind.

Interest subvention for housing loans soon

The government Monday said it will offer interest subvention on housing loans to make it more affordable for the poorer sections of the society to own a house.<br />

Good news: From now, only one ID needed per group to enter airports

The procedure for entry at airports has been tweaked after a family complained that they were denied entry because only the father of the family of four had an identity(ID) card.

Remembering Qimat Rai Gupta, the gutsy visionary behind Havells

The Indian media was late in discovering Qimat Rai Gupta and discovered him only after he acquired Sylvannia around five years back.

3 Indian cities in trivago's 'Best Value City Index'

Three Indian cities - Amritsar, Jaisalmer and Thiruvananthapuram - feature in the top 100 list of highest quality service in hotels in terms of giving the best value for money, as per a study by leading global hotel search website Trivago.

Alarming: Antibacterial in soaps can cause cancer

Long-term exposure to triclosan, found in soaps, shampoos, toothpastes and many other household items, may cause liver fibrosis and cancer, an alarming study suggests.

After politics, Nandan Nilekani's new project: Reforming primary education

After months of speculation about what India's 66th richest man would do with his time and money the answer is finally here, reform the Indian education system.

Education: India Inc's favourite area to invest CSR funds in

Three out of four domestic companies already have a coreCSR team in place or plan to have one in the next couple ofyears

Now Delhi metro travellers can top up smart cards with an SMS

Delhi metro commuters, who have an account with ICICI bank with a registered mobile number, can now top-up their travel smart cards by sending an SMS.

Wondering where to get that MBA from? Try Harvard B-school, it tops the billionaire alumni list

According to the study, Harvard's MBA program has produced nearly three times more billionaire graduates than that of Stanford University

How 12 year-old Shubham Banerjee used Lego to revolutionise printing for the blind

In a conversation withFirstbiz.com, Shubham Banerjee spoke about his venture, its go-to market strategies and his plans for India.

Indian-origin teen gets Intel funding for low cost Braille printer

Shubham Banerjee, CEO of the Braille printer maker Braigo Labs, had closed an early round funding with Intel Capital.

Fancy something in Bigg Boss house? Now, you can buy it on Snapdeal

The e-commerce site will now let customers get a complete 360 degree view of the Bigg Boss house and allow them access to each and every corner of the property.

No surprise: Beyonce highest paid woman music star in 2014

Beyonce is the highest paid woman in music in 2014, with estimated earnings of $115 million.

Long shifts earn you more but hampers your memory, says study

Disruption of the body clock as a result of shift work could generate physiological stressors, which may in turn affect the functioning of the brain, the researchers suggested.<br />

Sanofi says dengue vaccine to be available by 2015

Sanofi has invested more than $1.7 billion in the past 20 years in developing the vaccine, which is several years ahead of potential competitors.

Tim Cook declares he's gay: So how does India Inc treat its queer employees?

It's not easy to be 'out' as a homosexual at an Indian company.

Microsoft outs its first wearable 'Band': Now, track health with this $199 gadget

The wrist-worn device has sensors that monitor pulse rate, measure calorie burn and track sleep quality, Microsoft said in a blog post.

No Modi wave in gifting; here's what stingy Indian corporates are giving this Diwali

Most gifting companies say their business has increased around 30 percent, but the gifts in demand from corporates are low-value, low-margin products.

Best boss ever? Surat diamond merchant gives 1200 employees cars, flats for Diwali!

Thanks to the merchant 200 workers got houses, 525 received jewellery and 491 other have been gifted cars.

Hard core art lover? Now get your own customised images on condoms

A US-based company is allowing customers the opportunity of getting customised artwork on their condoms.

Thriller: Michael Jackson remains top-earning dead celebrity with $140 mn earnings

Two Cirque du Soleil shows, "Immortal" and "One," account for much of Jackson's earnings along with his music catalog and publishing empire.

Cruelty-free cosmetics: India bans import of products tested on animals

Humane Society International, an NGO which had been campaigning for it, said government inserted a new rule 135-B in Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, banning import of such products.<br />

Kebabs, burgers and more: How the Robin Hoods of new India are feeding the poor

The heroic outlaw Robin Hood had one motto: steal from the rich to give to the poor. The Robin Hood Army drew inspiration from the much admired 'rebel hero' and decided to feed the hungry Indians with its 'Band of Youngsters. The initiative, however, is based on Portugal's "Refood", an organization which has been helping homeless people get access to their daily meal.<br />

Kailash Satyarthi wins Nobel Peace Prize: How other winners spent their prize money

Satyarthi, like most Peace Prize winners before him is pretty likely to donate the funds to either his own organisation or another charitable foundation.

Decoded: Why does beer taste so good?

Beer yeasts produce chemicals that mimic the aroma of fruits in order to attract flies that can transport the yeast cells to new niches

'Gigapixel' camera can scan the entire body and help spot deadly skin cancer

A team of US researchers has developed world's first 'gigapixel' camera that can scan the entire body down to a freckle to spot a deadliest form of skin cancer early.<br />

Living alone in Mumbai? Here are five start-ups that will come to your rescue

Have you been living alone in Mumbai for over a year now and spend most of your time at work and weekends doing your chores? Well worry not, because there are several start ups now that can do your work for you while you spend your Sunday getting that much needed spa. Here's our top five<br />