Monetary policy to focus on inflation, liquidity, says Rajan
With seven more days to go for the next monetary policy review, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday said it will focus on controlling inflation and roll back measures taken to check rupee volatility to improve liquidity. “It (inflation) is proving very costly to our economy in terms of savings, in... read more »
Tears and tributes as Nelson Mandela lies in state
Pretoria – Nelson Mandela’s tearful widow was among scores of family and dignitaries who stopped to pay their last respects before his open casket Wednesday, as the celebrated leader lay in state. Clad in a black head-dress, Graca Machel stood in silence before the raised coffin, which... read more »
Govt of the day pays the price for high inflation: Chidambaram
New Delhi – Apparently admitting that price rise was one of the reasons for Congress defeat in recent elections, Finance Minister P Chidambaram Wednesday said it was common knowledge that the government of the day pays the price for persistently high inflation. However, he ruled out lowering... read more »
Narayan Sai confessed to Gujarat police of having Physical relation with 8 ...
Self-styled godman Asaram’s son Narayan Sai, accused in a rape case has confessed to Gujarat police officials of having relation with eight women and also having physical relation with the Surat girl, who has accused him of raping her. Reports suggest that Sai has denied the rape allegations and... read more »
Hydration, regular breakfast give sound sleep
Los Angeles – The festive season can be fun but also bring a lot of stress and sleeplessness. Don’t skip breakfast and drink as much water as possible to sleep well. You may... read more »
Sonakshi thanks audience for love
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has thanked the audience for appreciating her latest release “R..! .Rajkumar”, and says she is dancing with joy. “Your appreciation and pyaar have... read more »
Head to Startup Weekend, for help with business ideas
New Delhi – Ashwin Bhambri had trump cards, but they were not of WWF wrestlers with bulky bodies – they were of entrepreneurs and CEOs, their credentials and work history.... read more »
Labourers dig up 19th century silver coins in Tripura
Agartala – Labourers at work in southern Tripura found a cache of 76 silver coins dating to the early 19th century recently. They were later handed over to a state minister, officials... read more »
WTO clinches first trade deal at Bali meeting
Nusa Dua (Indonesia) – The World Trade Organisation’s 159 member countries approved a deal Saturday to liberalise international trade norms that could potentially add nearly $1 trillion... read more »
