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- In Egypt, the brand is synonymous with its best known product.
- From a plain old cigarette-maker, ITC has morphed into an FMCG, hotels and packaging powerhouse.
- The Taj group of hotels, host to the world's most powerful and glamorous, has survived everything from snubs to bombs.
- A pioneer in bringing electricity to India, CESC is now once more among the country's most efficient utilities.
- India has around three dozen century-old companies that are listed and still actively traded. Of these we have selected some that have done especially well at responding to change.
- Jessop was started the year Britain started colonising Australia.
- Many historic companies have weathered technological and political upheavals. Others have been less fortunate.
- PNB and BoB have been the best performers among banks that have completed a century.
- The TVS group has chosen a steady approach to growth, staying on the road it knows best.
- The industry pioneer has outgrown its home in Sakchi village, and is taking on the world.
- The brand of paint that coats the Howrah Bridge has seen three ownership changes. A fourth may be on the anvil.
- The safes, locks, typewriters, refrigerators and trucks manufactured by Godrej & Boyce are all iconic products.
- The owners' decision to let employees run Dabur has transformed the company's fortunes.
- It moved into the Birla fold over 60 years ago and has survived by diversifying beyond textiles into cement.
- Britannia has risen from a Rs 295 start-up to a Rs 4,000-crore leader in its industry.
- History is only a by-product for Bennett, Coleman & Co., which has been revving up over the past 20 years.
Volvo S60 pulses with adrenaline and drive
Volvo finally has a state of the art car in the S60 T6 that gets the heart racing and puts a smile on your face.Soak yourself in most popular wellness destinations
As overworked professionals go in search of that perfect destresser, here's a look at some of the most popular wellness destinations. From natural healing to modern remedies; get your fix.Beat the stress by visiting a wellness retreat
For a generation that lives to meet deadlines, work-life balance is an intriguing mystery. It's about time you beat the stress and let the afterhours of a different kind beckon you in the form of whimsical retreats. Abu Dhabi houses some of the world's best experiences in terms of hospitality, lifestyle and luxury. Skip Dubai and head to the capital instead. The owner of Intercontinental, The Lalit Keshav Suri finds the cocktail at his hotel impressive. If sleep eludes you or you spend countless nights tossing and turning, here's your guide to dreamless slumber.Racing tidbits from around the world.
Fast cars, bikes and boats. Racing tidbits from around the world.Tips that can keeps you healthy
Tips that can help you remain healthy. If the Delhi heat gets too much, switch off with a luxurious hamam treatment at The Spa at Aman New Delhi.Hair care tips for the monsoon season
Forget bad hair days as grooming gurus come together to help you sail through the worth weather for your hair-the monsoon. We do a round-up of haircair products on offer to help you opt for the one that works for you.Golf is the new attraction in Thailand
Golf is a relatively new attraction in the cultural capital of Thailand, but the sheer variety and scope of the golf courses make the proposition an enticing one.The Ploof Deli Kitchen and Bar puts a spin on classic continental cuisine
The Ploof Deli Kitchen and Bar, Delhi puts a spin on classic continental cuisine, but its main USP is a premium fresh produce shop.China Kitchen's TCK Bar is an intimate space to unwind
The China Kitchen's new addition, TCK Bar, is an intimate space to unwind. After-party lounging and drinks past midnight have never been better.Quirky gadgets that let us exercise at our desks
The seated generation is piling on the pounds. Can quirky gadgets that let us exercise at our desks, help keep those pounds off? Let's find out.How to fight backache at workplace?
Long hours, deadlines, and stress take their toll on our spinal cord. No wonder then that back ache is touted as the most common health problem across workplaces. Here's how to fight back.Vintage cars promise capital gains too
Vintage and classic cars are not just ageless machines for time travelling. They can also be worthwhile investments that render unparalleled pride of ownership and promise capital gains too. Take a joy-ride.Harish Moolchandani on books he love
Harish Moolchandani, CEO and MD, India and Indian sub-continent, Beam Global Spirits and wine talks about the books that have made him what he is today.
Govt policies affecting most ambitious initiative for rural India, says YC Deveshwar
In a candid interview with Chaitanya Kalbag, Yogesh Chander Deveshwar talks of ITC's future-ready status, government policies that are affecting its most ambitious initiative for rural India, and more.RBI's tight money policy casts a shadow on corporate profitability
RBI's tight money policy casts a shadow on corporate profitability, leading to lacklustre advance tax collections for the first quarter.A sneak preview of the report of the Chawla Committee
A sneak preview of the report of the Chawla Committee on Pricing and Allocation of Natural Resources. The emphasis is on markets.It is virtually impossible to put a figure to amount of black money
The former member of Central Board of Direct Taxes Durgesh Shankar shares his insights on black money.SEBI consent orders enable wrongdoers in the finance markets to bail themselves out
Wrongdoers in the financial market are increasingly using the consent order route of Sebi to bail themselves out at the cost of transparency.Why his cable business is critical for Kalanithi Maran
The Jayalalithaa government has listed the nationalisation of cable distribution as one of its major goals. Though income from TV signal distribution in Tamil Nadu accounts for four per cent of Sun TV group's revenues, it is crucial for both the Marans and the DMK. Electricity supply companies in Mangalore, Vadodara and Tirupati stem distribution losses to impressive levels and add muscle to revenues.Unaccounted wealth stashed overseas comes back through Mauritius
The island nation is the springboard for much of the capital inflows into India. In the early 1990s, India signed a tax treaty with the country that provided significant tax benefits to investments routed from there. And today, unaccounted wealth stashed overseas comes back via Mauritius, while loopholes at home remain a problem.
The book captures the essence of values in sport
The book captures the essence of values in sport, values that inspire champion players and champion teams, says Viren Rasquinha.
Regular medical check-ups can ward off future ailments
Invest in regular medical check-ups to ward off future ailments, says Anumeha Chaturvedi.
Business leaders who made news
Starring: Soon Kwon, K. Bharat Kumar, James Mcgill, David Kohler, Harish Iyer
Future Capital Holdings V. Vaidyanathan's admires K.V.Kamath
The Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Future Capital Holdings V. Vaidyanathan talks about his leadership style. Story on India's Coolest Startups quite motivating
Your cover story, India's Coolest Startups (June 26), will not only provide a boost to the 10 listed companies but also motivate the five others in line.
Running for a helathy lifestyle is corporate's new mantra
The world's oldest and most basic exercise is fast becoming a new age corporate mantra. Avid runner and founder of Running and Living, Rahul S Verghese tells us why we should run.
Check the desirability quotient of new products
Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 2 Unveiled at this year's Baselworld in Switzerland, this flaunts a complicated mechanism that combines two concentric titanium carriages, the outer one gyrating in 120 seconds and the inner one in 40 seconds.
travelling made easy
This year, ditch the pollution, pack your rucksacks and head to 'Little Tibet' to enjoy nature at its pristine best.
How different things work
This year the south-west monsoon arrived in Kerala three days ahead of the June 1 date predicted for it by the Indian Meteorological Department, or IMD, raising fears of an uneven monsoon.India needs to move forward faster in the digital space: John Nendick
John Nendick, Global Industry Leader, Global Media & Entertainment Center at Ernst & Young, helps tote up the Emmy ballots every year.Grant Thornton India on India M&A deals
In 2010, India witnessed a total of 971 deals valued at $62.2 billion, with M&A accounting for $49.8 billion and 622 deals, according to data from Grant Thornton India. A chronology of Bharti's acquisition deal of Zain Telecom.Should diesel prices be regulated?
A majority of respondents is in favour of deregulating diesel prices, and understandably so. While petrol prices were deregulated last year, and have been hiked twice since then, diesel prices have more or less remained static.Biggest deal in past 30 days(May 10 to June 6, 2011)
The UK-based global services major Serco has entered an agreement to acquire India-based Intelenet Global Services, a business process outsourcing, or BPO, services provider, for Rs 2,859 crore ($634 million).Apple World: Once you go Mac, you'll never go back
Apple World: Once you go Mac, you'll never go back (to Windows or anything else).RBI's holding company model will enable better regulation of entities
The holding company model proposed by RBI for the Indian financial sector will enable better regulation of entities.Fears of job losses are exaggerated, says Raghav Gupta
Fears of job losses are exaggerated, all stakeholders stand to gain if the sector is opened up, says Raghav Gupta.Hero Honda's Hunk bike zipped to the top slot this May
Hero Honda's Hunk bike zipped to the top slot this May, leaving all the fast moving consumer goods brands behind.Meaning of the word Facipulate
Facipulate means an unfortunate mix of 'facilitate' and 'manipulate', it means influencing the course of a discussion by indirectly promoting particular lines of thought. The Internet has already generated substantial growth, jobs and prosperity, finds a McKinsey study.
Husain's work touched several lives across the globe
In his ninety-five years, saturated with more experiences and achievements than most people could imagine, let alone aspire to, M.F. Husain made both a name for himself in his country and for his country in the world.
Events that made news and the upcoming ones
Even as you delve into this BT collector's edition on 100-year-old companies, doff your hat to M.F. Husain, 95, who passed away on June 9, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy.
Invest in companies whose businesses get a boost from the season
Invest in companies whose businesses get a boost from the season.
Education sector throwing up varied jobs
With private players, foreign funds and government institutions pitching in, the education sector in India is expanding fast, throwing open a host of new job opportunities.
Microsoft believes computer needs to understand humans
The giant in the world of technology has had its ups and downs in recent years and is hardly a 'cool' company anymore. But it is still the stuff legends are made of and remains influential in the world of computing. Business Today visits Microsoft's headquarters to understand its vision of the future of computing. 
