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New super-strong rope to double world's tallest skyscrapers

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 18, 2013

In a "revolutionary" innovation, engineers have developed a super-strong carbon fibre rope that promises to more than double the height of the world's tallest skyscrapers by allowing a travel height of one kilometre in elevators.

Sensex down over 100 points as banking stocks fall

Tuesday June 18, 2013

The BSE Sensex dropped over 130 points, while the broader Nifty came close to breaching the 5,800 mark in the closing hour on Tuesday. Global markets were nervous on account of uncertainty about the future of the U.S. monetary stimulus programme.

Why do great Indian companies like Infosys self-destruct?

Tuesday June 18, 2013

Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy came back from retirement earlier this month to take charge of India's second biggest outsourcer, which had lagged its peers over the last few quarters, pressuring its stock price and dampening investor confidence.

Man of Steel mints money at the Indian box office

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 17, 2013

Zack Snyder-directed gripping story Man of Steel seems to have connected with its Indian audience and garnered Rs 21 crore in the opening weekend.

Man Of Steel going strong at US box office

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 17, 2013

Zack Snyder directed Man Of Steel is hovering just above expectations with a first day (June 14, 2013) collection of $44.1 million in the US and it is being estimated that the initial weekend collection will be around $115 million.

Tatas lose Rs 25,000 crore market value in a week

Sunday June 16, 2013

Salt-to-software conglomerate Tata Group has suffered a huge erosion of over Rs 25,000 crore in its market valuation within a week, as shares of its companies lost ground amid a sharp selloff in the market.

Indian companies' overseas investment falls to $1.83 billion in May

Friday June 14, 2013

Overseas direct investment by Indian companies fell to $1.83 billion in May, down 76 per cent from a month ago, Reserve Bank of India data showed on Friday.

Man Of Steel official game now available for iPhone, iPad, Android

Gurman Bhatia | Friday June 14, 2013

The official gaming app for the latest Hollywood movie, Man of Steel is now available on iOS and Android.

Sensex gains over 200 points, IT stocks lag

Friday June 14, 2013

Sensex gains over 200 points, IT stocks lag

Today's big releases: Man Of Steel and Fukrey

Written by Purnima Ranawat | Friday June 14, 2013

It is a mix of action and comedy at the box office today with Hollywood's Superman reboot Man Of Steel and Bollywood's comedy-caper Fukrey up for release today.

Playing Superman was tough: Henry Cavill

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2013

Henry Cavill, who plays Superman in the reboot of the film series Man of Steel, initially found it a bit unnerving to step into the shoes of legendary actors Christopher Reeve and Kirk Alyn.

Rare Superman comic book sells for more than one crore rupees

Associated Press | Thursday June 13, 2013

A rare copy of the comic book featuring Superman's first appearance that went undiscovered for over 70 years in the insulation of a house has sold for 175,000 dollars (about 1.01 crore rupees).

Superman reboot Man of Steel sequel on the cards

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2013

Superman reboot Man of Steel is yet to hit the screens on June 14, but the producers have already greenlit a sequel.

Amy Adams: Would love to do Man of Steel sequel

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 12, 2013

Actress Amy Adams says she not only connects with her character Lois Lane's determination in the latest Superman reboot Man of Steel, but is also up to feature in its sequel.

Nokia ties up with Warner Bros to offer exclusive 'Man of Steel' app

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 12, 2013

The partnership brings a collection of exciting content, including an immersive "Man of Steel" application.