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Apple App Store Shows Pricing in Rupees; Now Sells Apps at Reduced Prices

Apple's App store in India has adopted a system of billing apps in Indian rupees ahead of the much-awaited launch of iPhone 5 in the country.

Oct 26, 2012

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Top Heart Surgeon Dr Mukesh Hariawala Receives "India's Most Admired Surgeon" Award

Hotel Hilton witnessed on Sept 21 one of the biggest healthcare events in the country where major nationally recognized awards were conferred at the 5th Pharmaleadership Annual Summit.

Oct 23, 2012

Stock Market Crosses 19,000 Points on Reform Hopes

The sentiments among investors seem to have improved drastically following several steps taken by the government to revive the sinking economy, as the stock market touched a 15-month high on Thursday. The Sensex gained one percent to above 19,000 points for the first time since July 8, 2011, on hopes for additional fiscal and economic reforms.

Oct 4, 2012

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Anne Hathaway Ties Knot with Adam Shulman in High-Security Affair

Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway tied the knot with her long time boyfriend and jewellery designer Adam Shulman on Saturday night at a private estate in Big Sur, California.

Sep 30, 2012

Nakoula Basseley Nakoula is escorted out of his home by Los Angeles County Sheriff's officers in Cerritos, California

‘Innocence of Muslims’ Filmmaker Jailed Without Bond for Violating Probation

The filmmaker of the anti-Islam film, which sparked protests across the Muslim world, was arrested on Thursday in California for allegedly violating the terms of his probation.

Sep 28, 2012

Rift in BJP? Arun Shourie Appreciates PM on Big-Ticket Reforms

Former Minister of Commerce and Industry Arun Shourie of BJP has vouched for UPA's big-ticket reforms, saying that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh "has shown strength for the first time."

Sep 24, 2012

Congress Tagged FDI in Retail as ‘Anti-national’ During NDA Rule: Advani

UPA government's big-ticket reform on allowing Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in the multi-brand retail sector was once considered as an 'anti-national' decision by the Congress itself during NDA's rule in 2002, said Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader LK Advani on Sunday.

Sep 23, 2012

Trinamool Congress Ministers Submit Resignation to PM

Trinamool Congress minsters on Friday reached Prime Minister Manmnohan Singh's house to personally hand over their resignations from the UPA cabinet over last week's big-ticket reforms.

Sep 21, 2012

PM to Justify Economic Reforms on Friday; Brings FDI to Reality

A day after the NDA and other opposition parties observed a nationwide protest against fuel price hike and FDI in multi-brand retail, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will explain on Friday the government's rationale behind the economic reforms announced last week.

Sep 21, 2012

Bharat Bandh Costs India About ₹125 bln, Says CII

The "Bharat Bandh" called by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and other opposition parties against some policy decisions by the central government has not only crippled the normal lives of citizens but also cost the country a whopping ₹125 billion.

Sep 20, 2012

FICCI Against Bharat Bandh, Expresses Need for Economic Reforms

In light of the "Bharat Bandh" on Thursday called by various political parties against the reform policies announced by the Centre last week, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has urged the national polity to stand united and strengthen the hands of policy makers to act proactively and decisively to push the country forward.

Sep 20, 2012