Rupee strengthens by 17 paise against dollar
Mumbai – The rupee strengthened by 17 paise to 61.90 against the dollar in late morning trade on Friday amid fresh sales of the US currency by exporters and banks as it weakened overseas and a firm local equity market. The rupee opened higher at 62 per dollar from yesterday’s close of... read more »
Centre may go for partial rollback of bulk diesel prices : PS Vivek Rae
The government is planning a partial rollback of bulk diesel pricing, petroleum secretary Vivek Rae said today. He confirmed that the suggestions by Kirit Parikh panel for a higher dose of monthly diesel price would also be taken up before the Cabinet soon. The government had gone for dual pricing... read more »
Hrithik Roshan finds a replacement for Sussanne Khan!
Not so long time ago there were reports that Hrithik Roshan will be moving out of his eighth floor apartment in El Palazzo. In the same building, his parents Rakesh Roshan and Pinky Roshan reside on the ninth floor, with a common entertainment area and a gymnasium on the tenth floor. So is the... read more »
After Polio Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan to work for Girl Child
New Delhi – After collaborating with the United Nations for polio eradication, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today said his focus next is women emancipation. Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, 71, will now work as UN ambassador for Girl Child and hopes of emulating the success that... read more »
Snowden denies wanting asylum in exchange for information
Edward J Snowden, former contractor with the U.S. National Security Agency, says he will not accept asylum in any country in exchange for secrets, Brazilian media reported Monday. Brazilian... read more »
AAP has betrayed people by deciding to form govt with Congress: Harsh Vardhan
New Delhi – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Harsh Vardhan on Monday called the Aam Aadmi Party’s decision to form a government in Delhi with Congress’ support, a... read more »
AAP election manifesto’s key points
Here are the key points of Aam Aadmi Party’s election manifesto in Delhi: – That the Lokpal bill aimed at battling corruption and covering all employees will be passed within 15... read more »
Tarun Tejpal’s remand extended till Jan 4
Panaji – Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, who has been accused of sexual assault of a junior colleague, will spend the Christmas and New Year’s eve in a prison cell. A... read more »
Pussy Riot member released from prison
A jailed member of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot, who was found guilty of hooliganism after a performance critical of President Vladimir Putin, has been released from prison, her lawyer said... read more »
