RBI says tapering effect on economy to be limited
The Reserve Bank has said the country is ready for the US Federal Reserve’s tapering, and has pegged the current account deficit at below 3 per cent for this fiscal in its eighth Financial Stability Report. “External sector risks have been considerably reduced and the effect of the tapering on... read more »
Sensex trades flat in pre-noon session
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities was trading flat at 15.31 points or 0.07 percent down during the pre-noon trade Monday. Good buying was observed in the metal and auto sectors, while selling pressure was seen in the baking index (bankex) and IT sectors. The 30-scrip sensitive... read more »
Armaan my best friend: Tanisha
Mumbai – Actress Tanisha Mukherjee, whose proximity with Armaan Kohli during their stay in the “Bigg Boss” house hogged headlines, has dismissed any romantic talk by saying that he is her “best friend”. The grand finale of “Bigg Boss – Saath 7” was... read more »
‘Deprive Himachal ministers of red beacons’
Shimla – Inspired by the Aam Aadmi Party, a group of retired officials Monday asked Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh to remove red beacons and hooters from the vehicles of ministers and government functionaries. The chief minister should also curtail vehicles in his cavalcade,... read more »
Tips on safe air travel for pregnant women
New Delhi – Expecting mothers with no identified complications or concerns with pregnancy can travel by airplane without any worries but with caution, says an expert. Rita Bakshi,... read more »
Kejriwal, cabinet to take oath Saturday in history-making event
New Delhi – The stage is set for a new and exciting chapter in India’s political history to unfold here as Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, who stunned everyone with... read more »
Sensex closes 119 points up, IT stocks gain
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed Friday’s trade 119 points or 0.56 percent up, on positive global cues and buying by foreign institutional investors... read more »
Was shaken to core by 2002 riots: Narendra Modi
New Delhi – A day after an Ahmedabad court dismissed a plea in a case relating to the 2002 Gujarat communal riots, the state’s Chief Minister Narendra Modi Friday said he was... read more »
Hope to make another strong appearance in Chennai: Wawrinka
World No. 8 Stanislas Wawrinka had a terrific 2013 and he is keen to start the coming year on a high at one of his favourite tours, Chennai Open, to be held here from December 30 to January 5. The... read more »
