Gurunath Meiyappan controls CSK, writes Mike Hussey in his book
October 1, 2013
NEW DELHI: BCCI president N Srinivasan might have called his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan as just a cricket enthusiast but Chennai Super Kings opener Michael Hussey has said that the betting-accused official was actually running the IPL team.
Venezuela expels top US diplomat, 2 other envoys
October 1, 2013
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP): President Nicolas Maduro announced on Monday the expulsion of the top U.S. diplomat in Venezuela and two other embassy employees for allegedly conspiring with the political opposition to sabotage the economy and power grid.
Maduro made the announcement during a live TV appearance and said they had 48 hours to leave the country.
"Out of Venezuela,'' the leftist leader said, then added in English: "Yankees go home.''
US government shuts down as parties fail to reach deal
October 1, 2013
WASHINGTON: Congress has missed the deadline for averting the first partial government shutdown in 17 years.
India’s current account deficit widens to 4.9% in June quarter
September 30, 2013
MUMBAI: India's current account deficit was narrower than expected at $21.8 billion, or 4.9 per cent of gross domestic product, in the June quarter, data released on Monday showed.
Still, it was wider than the $18.17 billion, or 3.6 per cent of GDP, in the three months ending in March, on a seasonal slowdown in exports and firm imports. Five economists had predicted the June quarter current account deficit (CAD) would rise to $23-$25 billion.
World holds breath as US government shutdown imminent
September 30, 2013
WASHINGTON: With a shutdown of the US government hours away, Republicans and Democrats blamed each other on Monday for a stand-off that has left hundreds of thousands of government workers on the brink of being sent home.
I appreciate Modi, want him to change the entire system, Jagan...
September 30, 2013
HYDERABAD: Just out after 16 months in jail, YSR Congress president YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Monday sent signals that he was keeping his options open post Lok Sabha elections today and had a word of appreciation for BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.
NCAIA, Indian American community hosts ‘Ask the Embassy’ event
September 30, 2013
Ambassador Rao, DCM Sandhu answer questions from community
Attendees from "Ask the Embassy - Consular Adalat" Event, September 18, 2013, Washington, D.C (Photo Credits: Stephen Kumar, Embassy of India)
Gods forbid: India’s temples guard their gold from government
September 30, 2013
The World Gold Council estimates there are about 2,000 tonnes of gold locked away in temples - worth about $84 billion at current prices - which Indian devotees have offered in the form of jewellery, bars, coins and even replicas of body parts
India beat Malaysia 3-0 to win Sultan of Johor Cup
September 30, 2013
JOHOR BAHRU: A dominant India triumphed in the 3rd Sultan of Johor Cup with a thumping 3-0 victory over hosts Malaysia in the title clash of the under-21 hockey tournament on Sunday.
Amon Mirash Tirkey (22nd), Affan Yusof (52) and Manprret (64th) were the goal-scorers for India who made up for last year's defeat in the final against Germany.
Economic slump: Number of CAT aspirants at seven-year low; MBA degree...
September 30, 2013
MUMBAI/ KOLKATA: The number of applicants for CAT 2013 has dipped to a seven year low, indicating that an MBA degree has fallen from grace in the backdrop of a dull economy, escalating costs and uncertain placements.
