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 »
AK-47 inventor Mikhail Kalashnikov dies at 94
Moscow – Mikhail Kalashnikov, the designer of famed Russian AK-47 assault rifle, passed away Monday in his home city of Izhevsk, an industrial town, Xinhua reported. “We... read more »
27 killed in Iraq attacks
Baghdad – At least 23 people and four suicide bombers were killed and 14 wounded in separa! te violent attacks across Iraq Monday, police said. In one attack, gunmen broke into the... read more »
Panel suggests independent authority for higher education standards
New Delhi – A committee named to draft rules on distance education on Thursday suggested setting up of an independent authority through an act of Parliament to regulate the standards... read more »
Kim Jong-Un rounds up executed uncle’s relatives
Sydney – North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has reportedly rounded up hundreds of people connected to the country’s former second in command and his executed uncle Jang... read more »
Tips to make your clothes versatile
Los Angeles – From strappy heels to blazers, you can now take any fashion item ! from day to night. People.com shares tips on how to transform your daywear into evening outfit: – White... read more »
