No WAGs in Sri Lanka, BCCI reportedly tells Indian players
Looks like the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned WAGs (wives and girlfriends) from accompanying players to the Sri Lanka tour starting in August. “Most of the players on tour are just coming off a month-long break where they had enough time to spend with their families.... read more »
Paytm strikes title sponsorship deal with BCCI till 2019 for Rs 203.28 cror...
One97 Communications, owners of Paytm, today acquired the title sponsorship rights for India’s domestic and international cricket matches at home for a period of four years with a bid price of Rs 203.28 crore. The decision to award the rights to One97 Communications till 2019 was taken at the... read more »
Sensex up 340 points, August series begins on positive note
The benchmark BSE Sensex spurted by over 340 points to 28,045.97 in noon trade on Friday on continued across-the-board buying by participants as the August series in the derivatives segment began on a positive note. The 30-share index, which had gained 246.12 points in the previous two sessions,... read more »
Maggi may undergo fresh tests following HC proposal
Nestle India, the manufacturer of Maggi instant noodles,has agreed for an independent lab testing of the product provided the tests were carried out in the presence of a reputed scientist. The division bench of Justices V M Kanade and B P Colabawala of the Bombay High Court, while hearing... read more »
Stanford University commends Mukesh Ambani
Stanford University of US has commended Mukesh Ambani for his decade long support to students keen on pursuing higher studies through scholarships. Ambani, who had enrolled at the Stanford... read more »
Rupee at at 63.39
The benchmark BSE Sensex trimmed initial gains and fell by 9 points in late morning trade, dragged down by FMCG sectors, while fresh selling was seen in IT, consumer durables, teck and... read more »
BRICS bank to start lending in local currency by April
The New Development Bank (NDB), set up by five BRICS nations including India, will start lending in local currency by April next year and member countries will primarily be the focus of... read more »
After Anupam Kher, Rishi Kapoor joins FTII debate
The FTII debate on Friday heightened with several celebrities coming out in protest against Chairman Gajendra Chauhan over his suspension. First Anupam Kher then veteran actor Rishi Kapoor... read more »
Mika Singh to lend voice for ‘Anna’ biopic
Mika Singh has been roped in for a biopic on social activist Anna Hazare titled ‘Anna’, it has been confirmed. Addressing the media, the ‘Mauja hi Mauja’ hit-maker said that... read more »
