Euro firms in Asian trade
The euro held firm against the dollar and yen in Asian trade on Thursday after dropping overnight amid concerns about political upheaval in debt-hit Greece and strains on Spain's banking sector.
The euro bought $1.2948 and 103.28 yen in Tokyo morning trade, stronger than $1.2944 and 102.98 yen in New York late Wednesday. The dollar strengthened against the Japanese currency, changing hands at 79.74 yen against 79.69 yen.
Despite a breather …
Dollar steady ahead of meeting
The dollar was steady against other major currencies in Asian trade on Thursday as investors looked to a Bank of Japan policy meeting amid speculation of further monetary easing.
The euro bought $1.3217 and 107.49 yen in Tokyo morning trade, almost flat with New York trade late Wednesday.
The dollar was also little changed at 81.33 yen.
The greenback was likely to move within the 81.00-81.60 yen range on Thursday as the market awaited …
Dammu set to create new record in Karnataka
Young Tiger Jr.NTR starrer Dammu is set for a release in record number of theaters on April 27. Here is the latest buzz that Dammu will be released in more than 150 theaters in Karnataka which is the highest release for any non-Kannada movie till date.
Recently, Racha was released in 100 screens in Karnataka and has done wonders with its collections in the initial week, and now, Dammu distributors decided to release the commercial mass entertainer …
Trisha's summer plans
Trisha makes sure to take some time off at least once a year to go on a holiday with her buddies in order to relax and unwind. In the past, she and her buddies have holidayed in Australia and even hit the Tiger trail in Ranthambore. This year is going to be special as Trisha's birthday is coming up as well on May 4th.
As of now, Trisha is thinking of heading to Thailand with her pals. They have found a superb resort and are thinking of hanging out …
Rajinikanth’s Kochadaiyaan tidbits
Superstar Rajini found place in the High and Mighty list published by a popular magazine this week. The magazine's 10th edition of the High and Mighty list features the powerful 50 people in India. Although more than half of the personalities featured in it are from business, powerful people from all walks of life are featured.
Lokpal crusader Anna Hazare tops the list that has politicians, media moguls, sport stars and Bollywood stars. Although …
Rajini in the High and Mighty list
Superstar Rajini found place in the High and Mighty list published by a popular magazine this week. The magazine's 10th edition of the High and Mighty list features the powerful 50 people in India. Although more than half of the personalities featured in it are from business, powerful people from all walks of life are featured.
Lokpal crusader Anna Hazare tops the list that has politicians, media moguls, sport stars and Bollywood stars. Although …
Euro sags, yen jumps in Asian trade
The euro sagged against other major currencies in Asian trade Monday, as risk-averse investors flocked to the safe-haven yen following weaker-than-expected US jobs data.
The European single currency was changing hands at $1.3050 and 106.38 yen Monday, slipping from $1.3070 and 107.53 yen in Tokyo trade on Friday. The dollar was at 81.52 yen, down from 82.27 yen.
The Japanese currency rose after official data said February's current account, …
Gold hits near 3-month low
Gold prices fell more than 1 percent to their lowest in nearly three months after minutes from the US Federal Reserve's March meeting suggested a fresh round of monetary stimulus was unlikely as the US economy gradually improves.
Ultra-loose monetary policy, which keeps real interest rates and consequently the opportunity cost of holding gold low, helped push the metal to record highs in 2011.
Expectations the Fed would instigate another …
Dollar slips in Asian trade
The dollar eased in Asian trade on Tuesday with the euro and safe-haven yen both rising ahead of key economic data due this week, including a US jobs report.
The greenback slipped to 81.84 yen in Asian trade, compared with 82.28 yen in New York Monday.
The euro gained to $1.3346 from $1.3325 in New York, and edged up to 109.27 yen, compared with 109.22 yen overnight in mixed trade.
The yen's lure as a safe haven continued as investors …
Pawan Kalyan Injured in Gabbar Singh
Power Star Pawan Kalyan injured on the sets of his upcoming movie 'Gabbar Singh'. Reportedly, he strained his muscle while performing horse riding sequences on the location. Currently, the shooting of 'Gabbar Singh' which is progressing at Gujarat has come to a stand still. The unit is filming hero introduction scenes when this incident took place.






