SEBI to formulate rules for cancelling errant trades
October 9, 2013
India has experienced several instances of market glitches that have rattled confidence in the trading systems of the country's exchanges
Popular Telugu actor Srihari passes away. He was 49.
October 9, 2013
Mumbai: Srihari went from being a stunt master to comedian, villain, lead actor and eventually one of the finest character actors of the Telugu industry.
Telugu Actor "Srihari" passes away at age 49
Diwali Mela Draws Thousands to FedEx Field
October 9, 2013
By Geeta Goindi
The 19th annual Diwali Mela was held at the FedEx Field in Landover, MD
UN sued over cholera epidemic
October 9, 2013
Washington — The survivors of a cholera outbreak in Haiti are suing the United Nations in a US court for compensation claim, media reported.
The victims of the 2010 cholera outbreak are demanding billions of dollars in damages to be paid to survivors and the relatives of those killed, the Guardian reported Wednesday.
The UN, however, said it has legal immunity from such compensation claims and has formally rejected it.
Indian millionaires to rise to 3.02 lakh by 2018: Credit Suisse
October 9, 2013
MUMBAI: The number of millionaires in the country is expected to jump over 66% at 3.02 lakh by 2018, even as 94% of India's population has wealth below $10,000, according to a global wealth report.
At present, the country has 1.82 lakh millionaires, Credit Suisse Research Institute said in its fourth Annual Global Wealth Report 2013 released here today.
Seemandhra employees will continue stir as talks with govt fail, Jagan’s...
October 9, 2013
HYDERABAD: Talks between Andhra Pradesh government and striking Non-Gazetted Officers Association, to end the ongoing indefinite strike by government employees, did not bear fruit as the latter vowed to continue agitation against proposed bifurcation of the state.
Obama to nominate Janet Yellen as Bernanke successor
October 9, 2013
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama will nominate Federal Reserve vice chair Janet Yellen to succeed Ben Bernanke as chairman of the US central bank, the White House said on Tuesday. Yellen would be the first woman to head the powerful Fed, taking over at a pivotal time for the economy and the banking industry.
Chidambaram visits US, to woo investors
October 8, 2013
New Delhi — During a week's visit to the US beginning Wednesday, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram will attend the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, and also utilize the opportunity to woo new investors.
How to migrate from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1
October 8, 2013
While Windows 8 users will get the new Windows 8.1 upgrade as a free download next month, Microsoft is making it easier for those with older versions of Windows to install its latest operating system. According to a post on a company blog, the full stand-alone version of Windows 8.1 will be available both as a download and as a retail DVD.
India moves to ease visa restrictions to attract tourists
October 8, 2013
India is looking at issuing visas on arrival for visitors from 40 more countries, raising hopes it will overcome national security fears to boost its tourism industry. The new countries would include the United States and Britain, as well as Canada, Brazil, Australia and most western European nations including France and Germany.
