Can India really provide bank accounts to 1.2 billion people?
His recent pledge to provide bank accounts to all of his country’s 1.2 billion people – and in particular its poorest citizens – is one of the most audacious ever announced by an Indian government. It is ambitious because nearly 40% of Indians, or some 480 million people, have... read more »
‘Lusty’ vs ‘Napunsak’: Sena trash talks BJP but wil...
On the face of it, there’s no end in sight to the tussle between the Shiv Sena and BJP over the seat sharing formula for the upcoming state elections in Maharashtra. And this is despite them seemingly having the upper hand due to strong feelings of anti-incumbency against the Congress-NCP... read more »
After SpiceJet, Jet Airways, AirAsia India Join Fare conflict
AirAsia India is offering fares as low as Rs. 1,290 under a special promotional offer. This offer is applicable on bookings till September 21, 2014, and travel period between September 16, 2014 and March 31, 2015. Meanwhile, Jet Airways is also offering promotional fares on tickets purchased before... read more »
Saradha group cos will face prosecution for violation of several laws: SFIO
Completing its probe into the ‘chit fund scam’ of 14 Saradha group firms, the Serious Fraud Investigation Office today said that these companies have been found to be running ‘ponzi schemes’ and would face prosecution for violation of several laws. The investigation concluded that the group... read more »
SpiceJet targets top 3 tourist spots, to offer special packages
Airlines Air India (AI) and low-cost SpiceJet are introducing more flights and offering special packages for tourist destinations during the summer holidays. SpiceJet will operate special... read more »
Rupee Hits 11-month High of 58.45; RBI Intervention in Focus
The rupee surged 0.6 per cent to 58.45 per dollar on Monday, its strongest in 11 months on expectations of continued robust foreign buying in domestic shares and debt after Narendra... read more »
Rubik’s Cube turns 40, Google celebrates with a doodle
Today’s Google homepage showcases Rubik’s Cube which is an exact replica of the invention and you can play it virtually on your computer. By clicking on cube in homepage, it... read more »
Salman Khan Hit-and-Run Case: More Witnesses to Depose Today
Mumbai – A Mumbai Sessions Court is all set to hear the threat complaint of one of the eyewitnesses in the 2002 hit-and-run case allegedly involving actor Salman Khan. One person was... read more »
Cannes 2014: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Freida Pinto Bond Over Ph...
It was an afternoon of fashion, beauty and bonding for L’Oreal Paris ambassadors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Freida Pinto at a special photoshoot for the brand at Cannes. It was the first time... read more »
