Lights

Planet marks Earth Hour: Countries around the world switch off lights for 60 minutes to call attention to climate change

It lasted for just an hour and its power is purely symbolic. But in countries around the world, at 8:30 p.m., people switched off their lights for Earth Hour, a global call for international unity on the importance of addressing climate change.

India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights, with great enthusiasm

Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated with pomp and religious fervour all across India on Thursday

Chinese lights spell darkness for traditional potters this Diwali

Potters now complain that customers prefer cheaper Chinese electrical lighting or more pricey products in shopping malls.

Havells net drops 11% to Rs 71 crore

Electrical goods maker Havells India reported 10.54 percent fall in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 30 at Rs 71.3 crore due to adverse conditions in global markets.

LED light inventors win Nobel Prize in physics

The Nobel award in chemistry will be announced Wednesday, followed by the literature award on Thursday and the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.

Sony Ericsson Unveils M-Buzz

Mobile phone manufacturer, Sony Ericsson has unveiled M-BUZZ , a music download service for its mobile phones.