PM calls for more autonomy for state-run firms
New Delhi – Prime Ministe! r Manmohan Singh Thursday favoured granting greater functional autonomy to state-owned companies and not shield them from competition from the private sector. “Competitive neutrality requires that the government not use its legislative and fiscal powers to... read more »
Where to go for honeymoon? Take tips online
New Delhi – The wedding season is here and those who are set to marry can log on to MakeMyTrips, an online travel company, to find out about unique romantic retreats. From international destinations like Australia, Mauritius, Middle East and the Maldives to destinations like Kashmir, Himachal... read more »
No legal Indian worker affected by Nitaqat policy: Saudi Arabia
New Delhi – Saudi Arabia Thursday clarified that its Nitaqat work policy was directed at illegal expatriates and no legal worker had been affected. The kingdom also said that the Indian community had benefitted from the grace period announced with 1.4 million Indian workers regularizing their... read more »
Didn’t go for weight loss surgery: Kim
Los Angeles – Reality TV star Kim Kardashian, who gave birth to daughter North West five months ago, denies reports claiming she went for reduction treatment to get rid of her baby weight. According to Life and Style magazine, she allegedly spent more than $80,000 on stretch-mark treatments... read more »
Bollywood Actress Rekha rejects offer to work with Amitabh Bachchan
Bollywood Actress Rekha, who debuted as a heroine in the successful Kannada film Goa Dalli CID 999 opposite Rajkumar in 1969, has reportedly turned down an offer to work with Amitabh... read more »
I’ll just be myself on ‘Boogie Woogie’: Small screen actress Sargun
New Delhi: Small screen actress Sargun Mehta will step into the anchor`s shoes for dance reality show `Boogie Woogie`. She says she will just be herself instead of imitating any other... read more »
India to cancel a scandal-tainted helicopter deal with Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland
New Delhi – India has decided to cancel a scandal-tainted helicopter deal with Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland, a news agency said on Tuesday. Defence Ministry officials are... read more »
Gold declines further on reduced offtake, global cues
New Delhi – Gold declined further by Rs 180 to Rs 31,500 per ten grams in the national capital on Tuesday on reduced offtake by stockists against subdued demand and a weakening global... read more »
Sensex near two-week closing high; banks gain
The BSE Sensex and the Nifty rose for a third consecutive session on Tuesday to their highest closing levels in nearly two weeks, as a rally in debt markets boosted banks, the biggest holders of... read more »
