Challenges for India Inc to continue in 2014: Moody’s
Reflecting macroeconomic challenges over the next 12 months, Moody’s expects challenges for Indian non-financial corporates to continue in 2014. “India’s GDP growth to remain weak at 5.5 per cent in the fiscal year ending March 2015, as elections in mid-2014 will delay reforms needed to... read more »
China urges US to respect air defence zone
Beijing – China Thursday urged the US to respect its establishment of the East China Sea Air Defence Identification Zone objectively and fairly. Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei was responding to media reports that said US Vice President Joe Biden conveyed Washington’s “deep... read more »
Haryana government chargesheets Khemka
Chandigarh – Senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka has been chargesheeted by the Haryana government for cancelling the mutation of the Rs.58 crore land deal between Congres! s president Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra and realty giant DLF. The cancellation of the land deal’s... read more »
Salman Khan hit-and-run case: Mumbai court orders fresh trial
Mumbai – A Mumbai court on Thursday ordered a fresh trial of the 2002 hit-and-run case involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan. After Salman had requested the court that the earlier evidence presented in the case be disregarded, the The court said all evidence and witnesses will be re-examined... read more »
Phelan claims was `real boss` at Man U while Fergie `took all glory`
London – Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson’s assistant has claimed that the Scot delegated much of the job to him in recent years while remaining the public face of... read more »
US judge denies new trial for OJ Simpson over 2008 `sports memorabilia robbery` case
New York – Former American football player-turned actor OJ Simpson’s bid for a new trial for the 2008 sports memorabilia robbery case was reportedly denied by a judge, who said... read more »
Hugh Jackman to emcee `Christmas` gig attended by Obamas
Melbourne – Hugh Jackman will be hosting the annual televised ‘Christmas in Washington’ concert that will be attended by US President Barack Obama and his wife, among other... read more »
Tips to keep your business staffed during holidays revealed
Washington – As the festive season begins, workers tend to plan their vacations while employers try to keep their business adequately staffed without facing employee... read more »
Gene in brain’s reward system linked to childhood obesity
Washington – A new study has linked a particular gene in the brain’s reward system to childhood obesity and tasty food choices, particularly for girls. Contrary to “blaming” obese... read more »
