Get yourself a work(out) buddy
Work on your fitness and stay in shape with a friend who trains with you and motivates you every inch of the way. Driving to a town a few hours from your home? Chances are you will feel hungry on the way. Check out the finest dhabas that are sure to make you want to drive down the same route again.A great shirt gets lost if the trousers look sloppy or fit badly. Choose your trousers with care.India’s only ‘Malt Maniac’ Krishna Nukala on the best whiskies under Rs 4,000.Its dark, titillates the senses and raises your spirits to new heights. Sit back and enjoy the magic of black vodka.The Pinot Noir, a fruit-forward (read: fruity), light-to-medium red wine (actually, the New Zealand variety is full-bodied), from both Marlborough and Central Otago, has won the hearts of critics and consumers alike.Take a weekend off for a short, laidback family vacation close to the city you live in. Find out how to go and what to do in these five amazing weekend getaways, from someone who has been there to chill out. Beat the heat and look cool with these smart new sunglasses that make you look your best even on a hot summer day. Want to look dapper at work and play? Linen jackets are what you should be seen wearing this summer.Summer’s the time to try out some trendy but smart-fitting casual shirts. Go for these beauties.As you pack your mufflers and mittens, don’t dig for last year’s summer garments. This season calls for a new wardrobe.The flip side of globalisation
Never before, probably, has the sensex moved as wildly as it has in the past three months. During this short period, the bellwether index of the Indian stock market has shed more than 30 per cent off its January 10 peak of 21,206.77 (on March 17, it closed at 14,809.50).Leadership for the 21st century
The 7th India Today Conclave brought the world’s best minds together for an exchange of ideas."SOX has improved accountability"
Former US congressman Michael G. Oxley, co-architect of the famous Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002, which tightened corporate governance norms for US companies, was in India last fortnight in his new role as the vice-chairman of the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc.Will the UPA government call for early elections?The recent gyrations of the BSE sensex will make a yoyo look like a model of stability. On average, the swings between the day’s highs and lows have increased to 3.24 per cent, compared to 1.8 per cent in 2007. Volatility is at an all-time high; this means it’s time for caution.Rs 60,000-crore waiver for whom?
Finance Minister P. Chidambaram’s populist scheme will not make much difference to farmers in the suicide-prone districts of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. The day the FM announced the Budget, six farmer suicides were reported. Thirty-four farmer suicides were reported in the 10 days following the Budget. T.V. Mahalingam finds out why the waiver is a "giant hoax". Loan waiver will not benefit most farmers: Left'Money for farmers will end up in party coffers'Full coverage: Budget 2008Coke is out of the ditch, now it needs to go faster: E. Neville Isdell
Edward Neville Isdell, who is the 12th Chairman of Coca Cola, without doubt has the juices flowing once again at the beverages giant. Come end of June, Isdell, will be replaced by Muhtar Kent. Recently in India on a pleasure-cum-business trip, he took time out to speak with Business Today’s Sanjoy Narayan and R. Sridharan. Listen to the unabridged interviewIt was a bizarre sight by all accounts. More than 50 foreigners, expat executives to be precise, were zipping around Bangalore in autorickshaws as they tried to complete a long list of ‘tasks’—ranging from making a chain of flowers to hugging a goat. Inquisitive onlookers were told: “This is a scavenger hunt.” The hunt and more such endeavours are part of the Bangalore Expatriate Club’s idea of letting the good times roll in a foreign land.In the beer freezer, several imported brands jostle for space with the locally-produced ones. And it is the newer brands, particularly Danish brand Carlsberg, which are flying off the shelves. With global beer brands making a strong pitch in India, the longstanding domination of Vijay Mallya’s UB Group is under serious threat. BT's Kushan Mitra reports.Target, soft loans for exporters
Encouraged by the export figures for 2007-08, despite an appreciating rupee, the government is targeting an ambitious exports target for 2008-09.BlackBerry services under scrutiny
BlackBerry services are now being monitored by intelligence and security agencies. This was revealed when Tata Teleservices claimed that it was refused permission by the Home Ministry to launch these services because of security concerns.Industrial output growth slowed to a 10-month low of 5.3 per cent in January, indicating a slowdown in the manufacturing sector. This has set alarm bells ringing in the Commerce Ministry.Five foods to keep you healthy
A busy day doesn’t have to stand in the way of great health. Eat these five healthy foods to keep your energy levels up.The winner that came in from the cold
Jain Irrigation Systems is the second-largest drip irrigation company in the world and one of the largest suppliers of ducting to telcos globally. The stock of Jain Irrigation Systems rose from Rs 411.10 on February 28, 2007, when Chidambaram presented his first “pro-farmer” Budget, to Rs 612.8 on March 13, 2008, a fortnight after the second such Budget. Now, it’s eyeing revenues of $1 billion. BT's Krishna Gopalan reports.
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