retail McDonald's and KFC in a fast-food fight to feed India Sep 2, 2011 India Dispatch: Dominant fast-food chains McDonald's and KFC aggressively expand in a battle across the country. Read Article The National staff

energy Mike Wolff: Keeping a cool head in heated situations Sep 2, 2011 Focus: The Arab Spring has made this a challenging and busy year for the Control Risks consultancy. One of its top men explains how the company enables its clients to make informed decisions Read Article Rupert Wright

the life No more bluffing for Brad, Angelina Sep 2, 2011 The Life: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are selling their beachfront home in Malibu for $13.75m. Read Article Kevin Brass

the life Crews fire up for dragon boat race Sep 2, 2011 The Life: Elaine Kelly works as regional portfolio manager for the Gulf and Saudi at Microsoft in Dubai during the week, but spends her spare time dragon boat racing. Read Article Gillian Duncan

economics Chris Ullman: frontman puts on quite an act Sep 2, 2011 Profile: Chris Ullman is the head of global communications for the US asset management company Carlyle Group, but he is perhaps more widely known for his whistling. Read Article James Doran

the life Early cut for late starters Sep 2, 2011 The Life: Mandy Smith, a corporate training consultant, gives do's and don'ts to make the most of meetings. Read Article Gillian Duncan

finance India battles to be investor friendly with series of legislative bills Sep 1, 2011 India DIspatch: India's tough regulatory framework stops progress in foreign direct investment. But help may be on the way. Read Article The National staff

technology Abu Dhabi wants to be a video gaming hub for the Gulf Sep 1, 2011 The geeks are coming to the capital as three video-game publishers aim to set up in the emirate this year. And to nurture the industry, a 'gaming academy' is being planned by the twofour54 media centre. - with gallery. Read Article Ben Flanagan