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With their hair hastily knotted, eyes focused on their instruments, the musicians performed in unison under Khpalwaks baton earlier this month at one of their last rehearsals in Kabul before the concert. (Photo: Videograb)

Afghanistan's first female orchestra to perform in Davos

Zohra, an ensemble of 35 musicians aged 13 to 20, some orphans or from poor families, will be performing before 3,000...

18 Jan 2017 6:36 AM

The top two markets from the growth point of view are the US, as voted by 43 per cent of respondents, followed by China (33 per cent).

India among top six promising markets: survey

Last year, India was among the top five most promising markets globally.

17 Jan 2017 7:04 AM

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani.

Richest 1 per cent own 58 per cent wealth in India: Oxfam

Globally, just eight billionaires have the same amount of wealth as the poorest 50 per cent of the world's population.

16 Jan 2017 8:28 PM

India 60th in inclusive development index; below China, Pak

India 60th in inclusive development index; below China, Pak

China is ranked at the 15th position, Nepal (27th), Bangladesh (36th) and Pakistan (52nd).

16 Jan 2017 12:40 PM

Inequality will be among the issues topping the agenda on the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. (Photo: AP)

Eight men own half the world's wealth: Oxfam

The wealth of the world's poorest 3.6 billion people equals the combined net worth of 6 US businessmen, 1 from Spain and...

16 Jan 2017 3:00 AM

Iqbal Surve.

Indian magnate appointed head of SA's BRICS Business Council

Iqbal Surve is a participant member of the G20 meeting and serves on B20 Task Teams as well

31 March 2017 1:30 PM

The World Economic Forum ranked 136 countries in its biennial tourism report with one section focusing on safety and security.

Britain slips down rankings of safest countries to visit

United States is way down the list at 84th position, followed by Chine (95), Israel (103).

6 July 2017 1:02 AM

Personalities such as Amitabh Bachchan, AR Rahman and Mallika Sarabhai have been previously invited to Davos.

World Economic Forum invites Karan Johar to Switzerland

The event will take place in Davos Klosters, Switzerland, from January 17 to 20.

11 Jan 2017 11:48 AM

The meet deleberated on national and global economic situation.

Sangh focuses on swadeshi'

Outfit passes resolution to free India of Chinese goods.

22 May 2017 1:01 AM

Thorsteinn Viglundsson, Icelands social affairs and equality minister.

Iceland to pass bill for equal pay law for men and women

Nearly 50 percent of the lawmakers in Iceland Parliament are women.

5 April 2017 4:36 AM

Pakistans Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal . (Photo:File)

Despite challenges, China-Pakistan corridor project going smoothly:...

Pakistan and China aim to build a network of rail, road and energy infrastructure as part of the Belt and Road...

28 Jun 2017 1:16 PM

Startups have also appealed that the government should also consider eliminating Minimum Alternate Tax for startups, which are DIPP certified.

Over 4,000 start-ups got $1 billion in 2 years

With the launching of a new start-up policy the state has retained its lead as one of the start-up capitals of the...

6 Feb 2017 10:29 AM