Rupee up 140 paise at 63.84 vs dollar as Syria strike...
September 10, 2013
MUMBAI: The rupee on Tuesday closed above the 64 mark at 63.84 against the dollar, up 140 paise – the biggest in two weeks – as fears of a US military strike on Syria eased amid lower global oil prices.
Banks and exporters preferred to reduce their dollar positions on expectations of additional foreign fund flows into the equity market.
Narendra Modi says Congress has written new ‘ABCD’ book on corruption
September 10, 2013
JAIPUR: The country is on the "verge of destruction", said Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi while blaming the Congress for rampant corruption.
Modi spoke at a public rally at Amroodon Ka Baag here on Tuesday to mark the completion of 78-day-long election campaigning tours carried out by former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje across the state.
Now, a crash-proof driverless car
September 10, 2013
WASHINGTON: Researchers led by an Indian-origin scientist have developed a new 'crash-proof ' driver-less car that can safely navigate its way through busy roads.
I might lose congressional vote on Syria, Barack Obama says
September 10, 2013
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama conceded on Monday night he might lose his fight for congressional support of a military strike against Syria, and declined to say what he would do if lawmakers reject his call to back retaliation for a chemical weapons attack last month.
Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win US Open
September 10, 2013
NEW YORK: Rafael Nadal claimed his second US Open title and 13th Grand Slam crown when he defeated world number one Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a lung-busting, big-hitting final on Monday.
Rafael Nadal bites the trophy as he celebrates winning the US Open final against Novak Djokovic in New York.
Indian-origin teenager killed in US due to prank gone wrong
September 9, 2013
NEW YORK: In a freak accident, an 18-year-old Indian-origin girl was killed in the US when she jumped out of a closet to surprise a friend, who shot her thinking she was an intruder.
Lashkar-e-Taiba’s chief coordinator held in Kashmir
September 9, 2013
SRINAGAR: A top Lashkar-e-Taiba ( LeT) commander was arrested on Monday by security forces from Baramulla district of Kashmir.
Manzoor alias Shams Bhai, the 'chief coordinator' of the militant outfit was arrested during a joint operation by Army and police from Pattan area of Baramulla, an Army official said.
US sees mysterious surge of asylum seekers from India: Report
September 9, 2013
WASHINGTON: The United States has seen a mysterious surge of asylum seekers from India entering America illegally through the southwestern desert state of Arizona bordering Mexico, according to a media report.
Rajan effect on rupee to continue this week as well: Analysts
September 9, 2013
MUMBAI: Analysts and heads of treasuries at banks have opined that "the Rajan effect"' — the impact of the measures unveiled by new Reserve Bank governor Raghuram Rajan — will continue to play out in the forex market this week as well.
Market participants see the rupee rising to 63 against the dollar this week and trading in the 63-65.50 range.
India has 40% of world’s child brides, survey finds
September 9, 2013
NEW DELHI: Jhumki's (name changed) red and white sakha-pola (wedding bangles) and sindoor jar sharply with her starched uniform. She was forced by her father to marry when she was barely 11 but she feels lucky to be allowed to attend school.
