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 University for a management degree in the 80s but returned midway due to his father’s failing heath, had... 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 refineries sectors. However, buying interest after a fall in previous three sessions was seen in banks, pharma 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 credit facility, its chief and eminent banker K V Kamath said here today. He said a decision to open membership... 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 joined in the debate over the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as the chairman of FTII, saying he should retire... read more »
Railway Budget 2014 : Modi Government to Present First Rail Budget Today
At noon on Tuesday, Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda will present the Narendra Modi government’s first Rail Budget, which is traditionally seen to set the stage for the union budget... read more »
Maharashtra onion farmers threaten stir against stock curbs
Protesting against the Centre’s policy to control onion prices, onion traders in Maharashtra met State Agricultural Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil on Monday demanding clarity in... read more »
Sri Lankan actress Jacqueline Fernandez Idolises Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Sri Lankan actress Jacqueline Fernandez was recently happy to learn that her Kick co-star Salman Khan compared her to yesteryear’s glamorous actress Zeenat Aman. But it’s... read more »
Iraq crisis : Emboldened Kurd secession bid faces major hurdles
Baghdad – Iraq’s Kurds would face enormous challenges if they were to secede, but the threat of an independence vote amid chaos nationwide could squeeze concessions from the... read more »
Protests Over Price Rise in Parliament and Outside
New Delhi – The new government today confronted sharp protests over price rise in Parliament and outside, on the first day of the Budget session. There was no Question Hour in either House with... read more »
