ICC World Cup: Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer turns India fan
The Swiss great, a winner of 17 Grand Slam titles, was pictured on his Facebook page admiring an Indian team shirt, which he had unwrapped from a gift box. “Dressing up for a Gentleman’s game today. #BleedBlue,” wrote the 33-year-old. Federer would not be a complete stranger to... read more »
Swine Flu spreading tentacles, death toll in just three states rises to 300
New Delhi: Swine Flu is assuming serious proportions in the country with more deaths being reported due to the disease in several states in the last few days. The death toll so far in only three states of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh has risen to 300 and many more have tested... read more »
Oil turns lower as glut overshadows Japan’s return to growth
SINGAPORE – Oil prices turned lower on Monday after a firm start, with an oversupply continuing to weigh on the market despite data showing Japan had pulled out of recession. Prices initially rose in early Asian trade but then dipped as the return to growth in Japan in the October-December... read more »
HSBC says sorry over past standards at Swiss bank
HSBC apologized to customers and investors on Sunday for past practices at its Swiss private bank after allegations that it helped hundreds of clients to dodge taxes. Europe’s largest bank said in full-page advertisements in British newspapers that recent media coverage that focused on the... read more »
