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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

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January 28, 2014

Top Headlines

Note found in Tata Motors MD Karl Slym's room mentions 'domestic problems': Thai police
Thai police said that the 3-page note found in his hotel room from where he plunged to his death, was written by his wife Sally.

Alagiri said Stalin would die in three months: Karunanidhi
4 days after M K Alagiri was suspended from the DMK, Karunanidhi said he could no longer tolerate his son's anti-party activities.

SC refuses to review its verdict criminalizing gay sex
The Supreme Court refused to relook into its verdict criminalizing gay sex in the country.

Cities

Restaurant told to pay Rs 12,000 for charging Rs 71 extra
Though the extra amount was paltry, she dragged the restaurant to the district consumer forum for violating the rules.

Hyderabad Tanishq thief seeks ‘social change’
A wannabe pilot, eager to send a message on growing social inequality in India, carried out one of the biggest jewellery heists.

Business

Sensex tumbles 138 points as RBI hikes repo rate by 0.25%
The Sensex on Tuesday tumbled over 138 points on funds selling in blue-chip stocks led by the banking sector.

Rate cut wouldn't have helped banks: RBI governor
Raghuram Rajan surprised markets with a rate hike, defended the move saying a rate cut would not have impacted either banks or borrowers.

Sports

Livid Dhoni blames pacers for ODI series loss
Mahendra Singh Dhoni held the poor performance of his pacers responsible for the visitors' humiliating 0-3 ODI series loss against New Zealand.

Kohli can break Tendulkar's record: Chauhan
Former India Test cricketer Chetan Chauhan feels Virat Kohli has the ability to break Sachin Tendulkar's record in both Tests and ODIs.

Entertainment

Has Britney Spears married again?
Pop star Britney Spears has sparked rumours of her marriage to legal researcher David Lucado after she was spotted wearing a gold band.

When Sharmila dropped the bikini bomb
The first step was a makeover for Shakti Samanta's protege Sharmila Tagore--string cholis, chic chignons and maybe a swimsuit.

Infotech

Apple reports record revenue in Q1, but forecast weak
Apple's holiday season proved to be a letdown, even though the company sold a record number of iPhones and iPads during its latest quarter.

Global smartphone shipments top 1bn: IDC
Global smartphone shipments topped 1 billion units for first time in 2013 from the previous year to 1.004 billion units, research firm IDC said.

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What to do if your fund house or insurance company shuts shop

What to do if your fund house or insurance company shuts shop
ThereĆ¢€™s no reason to panic if your fund house or insurance company has shut down or got new owners.
Is your insurer looking for a buyer?
Though some foreign partners have quit and others are looking to sell their stakes, policyholders should not worry.
Should you invest in brokerages?
In the medium term, these stocks are expected to do well as the sentiment in the markets is likely to improve.
10 ways to save money while travelling
Here are some tips that will help you slash your costs during a vacation without taking away from the travel experience.
Safeguarding your intellectual property rights
HereĆ¢€™s the difference between the three types of intellectual property rights and how you can register them.
Quote of the week
"We have an unflinching commitment to contain the fiscal deficit to 4.8% this year and reduce it by 0.6% every year"
Raghuram Rajan RBI Governor
High income and few goals help Sens overcome mistakes

Family Finances

The Sens have plenty of time and money on their hands to take care of their current and future goals. They can start by repaying the expensive personal loan.
Know your present to plan your financial future

Financial Planning

Before you predict the movement of investment markets, it is critical to take stock of your existing income and financial assets in order to secure your future.
Working post retirement: 71-year-old Safdar Zaidi made a profitable career in corporate training

Money-making venture

Ć¢€œI conduct training on subjects like banking operations and credit appraisals and in India I charge nearly Rs 6,000 for two hours,Ć¢€ Zaidi says.
How ADM Technologies became an Rs 18cr business by helping foreign firms set up base in India

Entrepreneurs

"Today, we have 100 employees at the Chennai packaging division, and 26 in the Delhi-based consultancy division. Our revenue this year was nearly Rs 18 crore," Mukherji said.

Financial Calculators

Plan your car
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Use this calculator to find out if it is worthwhile to shift your home loan to another bank? Just enter the data and click next. It's that easy.
Home Loan Refinance
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Should you refinance your home loan?
Find out how much you will have on retirement with different combinations of savings, percentage returns, time to go and tax rate.
The funds structured to protect the capital may not be the best way to earn safe and stable returns, say experts.
The past 4-5 years have been truly challenging for the economy. Last year, during the first three quarters, we witnessed the worst part of the story.
Besides offering the convenience of ordering from home, e-commerce websites typically give better deals compared with retail stores.
However, unlike other multinational pharmaceutical companies, Sanofi India was not analystsĆ¢€™ favourite for quite some time.
Mid-June to mid-October is the high season in Cyprus, so expect crowds and higher rates everywhere you go. A visit in mid-March, April or May promises milder weather as well as a cheaper holiday.
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Monday, January 27, 2014

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January 26, 2014

Top Headlines

Global hacker worked nights, lived life kingsize in Pune
Arrested for being part of international hacking network, Anil Tiwari has been living in a big bungalow spread over 8,300 square feet plot with his five dogs.

Military precision, culture blend at Republic Day parade
Flypast by the IAF planes and 'dare-devil' motorcycle performance by BSF were the high points of the 65th R-Day parade which left the people at Rajpath spellbound.

Wawrinka stuns Nadal to win maiden Australian Open title
Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka clinched his maiden Grand Slam title as he defeated top seed Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open final.

Cities

China 'flags of' Indian Tricolour
The influx of 'China-made' Indian flags in the Walled City market has generated interest among desh bhakts.

Coldest Republic Day in a decade
It was the coldest Republic Day in ten years on Sunday in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 9.9 degrees celsius.

Business

India Post to install 3000 ATMs, 1.35 lakh micro-ATMs by September 2015
India Post plans to install as many as 3,000 ATMs and 1.35 lakh micro-ATMs at the post offices across India for savings account holders by September 2015.

India's forex reserves down $1.20 billion
India's foreign currency assets had risen by $190.3 million to $267.14 billion in the previous week.

Sports

I'll try for more Grand Slams with Tecau: Sania Mirza
Sania, 27, said she had made a great start to the year despite the loss to Canadian-French pair Daniel Nestor and Kristina Mladenovic, who won 6-3, 6-2.

Saina Nehwal beats PV Sindhu to win India Grand Prix Gold
Saina Nehwal clinched the Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold badminton crown with a straight-game victory over compatriot PV Sindhu.

Entertainment

Shah Rukh Khan to undergo knee surgery?
Shah Rukh Khan's freak accident on the sets of 'Happy New Year' may be more serious than reported.

Bhaag Mikha Bhaag picks seven awards at 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013
59th Idea Filmfare Awards were packed with electrifying performances by the biggest names in Bollywood.

Infotech

7 cutting-edge technologies coming soon
We discuss some cutting-edge technologies that’s only been seen in research labs till now… and some of these are still prototypes.

Google to offer $2.7 million prize at hacking contest
Google will offer $2.7 million to those who can hack its Chrome OS as part of its Pwnium hacking contest, to be held in March this year.

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Sunday, January 26, 2014

The Times of India Daily Newsletter

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January 26, 2014

Top Headlines

Global hacker worked nights, lived life kingsize in Pune
Arrested for being part of international hacking network, Anil Tiwari has been living in a big bungalow spread over 8,300 square feet plot with his five dogs.

Military precision, culture blend at Republic Day parade
Flypast by the IAF planes and 'dare-devil' motorcycle performance by BSF were the high points of the 65th R-Day parade which left the people at Rajpath spellbound.

Wawrinka stuns Nadal to win maiden Australian Open title
Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka clinched his maiden Grand Slam title as he defeated top seed Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open final.

Cities

China 'flags of' Indian Tricolour
The influx of 'China-made' Indian flags in the Walled City market has generated interest among desh bhakts.

Coldest Republic Day in a decade
It was the coldest Republic Day in ten years on Sunday in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 9.9 degrees celsius.

Business

India Post to install 3000 ATMs, 1.35 lakh micro-ATMs by September 2015
India Post plans to install as many as 3,000 ATMs and 1.35 lakh micro-ATMs at the post offices across India for savings account holders by September 2015.

India's forex reserves down $1.20 billion
India's foreign currency assets had risen by $190.3 million to $267.14 billion in the previous week.

Sports

I'll try for more Grand Slams with Tecau: Sania Mirza
Sania, 27, said she had made a great start to the year despite the loss to Canadian-French pair Daniel Nestor and Kristina Mladenovic, who won 6-3, 6-2.

Saina Nehwal beats PV Sindhu to win India Grand Prix Gold
Saina Nehwal clinched the Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold badminton crown with a straight-game victory over compatriot PV Sindhu.

Entertainment

Shah Rukh Khan to undergo knee surgery?
Shah Rukh Khan's freak accident on the sets of 'Happy New Year' may be more serious than reported.

Bhaag Mikha Bhaag picks seven awards at 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013
59th Idea Filmfare Awards were packed with electrifying performances by the biggest names in Bollywood.

Infotech

7 cutting-edge technologies coming soon
We discuss some cutting-edge technologies that’s only been seen in research labs till now… and some of these are still prototypes.

Google to offer $2.7 million prize at hacking contest
Google will offer $2.7 million to those who can hack its Chrome OS as part of its Pwnium hacking contest, to be held in March this year.

Most Read Stories

Most Shared Stories

Most Commented Stories

Copyright  © 2012 Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights:  Times Syndication Service
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