A customer hands a bundle of Indian Rupee currency notes to a teller at a financial institution in Mumbai (Reuters)

State Banks to Seek Market Funds on Modi Growth Hopes

State banks plan to tap capital markets for billions of dollars after a new government takes office, executives and bankers say, betting on a revival in credit demand and giving them a chance to shore up battered balance sheets. May 16, 2014
nandan-nilekani-accepts-defeat-says-will-continue-to-work-for-bangalore

Director Bala and Mysskin's Pisasu Movie Launch

For a horror movie of its kind, it might be?! The film pooja of Pisasu from director Bala's b-studios was also a strange event. In a first ever of its kind, this Myskkin directorial started with a pooja at Mid night. The team justified the title by doing so, in a very simple midnight function in Bala's office. This midnight pooja became the talk of the industry. Director Mysskin informed the media that the film revolves around paranormality as theme and all major portions of the film will be shot during night. May 15, 2014
is-sonakshi-frustrated-with-link-up-rumours-with-shahid

Dhak- Dhak girl's fan celebrates her B'day!

Jamshedpur, May 17 (ANI): A unique fan of Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene celebrated diva's birthday with much pomp and show in India's Jamshedpur city in eastern province of Jharkhand. Pappu Sardar, who has been celebrating the actress' birthday for more than a decade now, cut a cake on her behalf and wished for a prosperous life as he held a small function. Dixit, who is accounted among the most accomplished actors in the Indian film industry, turned 47 today. Madhuri has charmed her fans with her most enchanting smile and amazing dancing moves. Pappu Sardar, who owns a food stall, organised a lavish party at midnight which began with a prayer session and ended with dance and jubilation on the streets. Pappu had the whole colony decorated with lights, ribbons and balloons, put many photographs of Dixit on display and prayed for her success. Many other people also joined him in the celebrations. The fans danced together to the tunes of some of the famous songs of Madhuri. The actress made her acting debut in 1984 and was a rage in the 90s by delivering one super hit after the another. Some of her mega blockbusters include 'Saajan', 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun', 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai' and 'Devdas'. May 15, 2014
narendra-modi-wins-by-huge-margin-in-vadodara

Sara Khan is looking forward for M3

Mumbai, May 15 (ANI): Popular television actor Sarah Khan who is all set to make her bollywood debut with her upcoming film M3 Midsummer Midnight Mumbai says she is looking forward for its release and hopes the film will do well. Directed by Braj Bhusan, this suspense thriller also stars Paras Chabbra in the lead role and is slated for a 16th May release. May 15, 2014
Labourers carry EVMs at an election material distribution centre on the eve of the final phase of general election in Kolkata

New Government Set to Inherit Wobbly Economy

India is on the cusp of political change that is widely expected to infuse a new life into an economy that is struggling to break away from a tale of weak growth and high inflation. May 12, 2014
A butcher cuts up portions of beef for sale in an abattoir at a wholesale market in Mumbai (Reuters)

Election Front-Runner BJP Could Curb Beef Exports

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) says it plans to clamp down on beef exports if it takes power after general elections that end on Monday, threatening supplies from one of the world's biggest shippers of the meat. May 11, 2014