Online shopping rises 85 percent in 2013: Survey
New Delhi – Online shopping has risen by a whopping 85 percent in 2013 as compared to last year’s figure of $8.5 billion on increasing Internet penetration, rising fuel prices and wider choices in the comfort of one’s home, a report revealed Monday. “Online Shopping –... read more »
Gold imports curbs should continue: Chidambaram
Notwithstanding the likelihood of the current account deficit (CAD) narrowing to less than $50 billion, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday made a case for continuing some kind of restriction on gold imports. “I think there should be some restraint on gold imports. We should also attempt to... read more »
‘Fake’ interpreter at Mandela memorial claims to have exposed s...
London – The controversial sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has said he is a “great fake” who exposed the South African government. Thamsanqa Jantjie spoke about his controversial hand gestures at Mandela’s memorial in a video posted... read more »
Al-Jazeera journalists arrested in Cairo for meeting banned Muslim Brotherh...
London – Egyptian police have arrested three journalists working for the Al-Jazeera broadcaster in the capital Cairo for holding illegal meetings with the banned Muslim Brotherhood , which was declared a terrorist organisation last week. Those arrested includes the TV network’s Cairo... read more »
Kim gifts mini Lamborghini to daughter
Los Angeles – Socialite Kim Kardashian bought a mini Lamborghini for her daughter North West on X-mas. The 33-year-old gifted her six-month-old daughter, with fiance-rapper Kanye... read more »
China to strengthen supervision of officials’ assets reports
Beijing – China has ordered strict enforcement of a regulation that requires officials to report their assets and their family members’ earnings. Authorities will enhance... read more »
Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z
Los Angeles – Celebrity couple Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z spent almost $100,000 on champagne for fellow revellers at a nightclub in Atlanta, Georgia. On Dec 27, Beyonce, 32, and Jay Z,... read more »
Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley
Jerusalem – Israel Sunday passed a bill to annex Jewish settlements in the Palestinian Jordan Valley to be an official part of the Jewish state. The bill, passed by Ministerial... read more »
Quake hits Italy
Rome – A 4.9-magnitude quake hit central Italy Sunday, followed by a series of aftershocks. However, no damage to property was reported. According to the Rome-based National Institute of... read more »
