Posts Tagged ‘economy’
More Indians opting for public varsities in US
With the rupee depreciating against the dollar and the economy taking a downward swing, more Indians are choosing to study at public universities in the US vis-a-vis private ones that are expensive, reveals a survey. Go here to see the original: More Indians opting for public varsities in US
Air India to change menu for short flights
National carrier Air India Tuesday said it will revise its on-board catering menu in the economy class section of short-haul domestic flights effective Feb 1. See original here: Air India to change menu for short flights
Kashmir had record 12 million tourists
Jammu and Kashmir ended 2011 Saturday with the visit of a record number of nearly 12 million tourists and pilgrims to the state, a number which Governor N.N. Vohra said has given a 'significant boost to the economy of the state'. Read more: Kashmir had record 12 million tourists
Tough year for realty, no respite seen in short-run (2011 in Retrospect)
The realty industry in India faced a negative sentiment in 2011, with developers, buyers and investors caught in a quagmire due to a host of unfavourable conditions, notably a slowdown in the economy, muted flow foreign direct investment, rising inflation, fluid stock market and rising interest rates. See the article here: Tough year for [...]
Fake currency linked to terror: Pranab
Pradesh), Dec 17 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukharjee said here Saturday the challenge of terrorism from across the border was not confined to danger of loss of life but a threat to the economy due to fake currency being smuggled into India. Read this article: Fake currency linked to terror: Pranab
Sensex closes 115 points higher in volatile trade
A benchmark index for Indian equities Wednesday closed 115 points higher amid volatility largely ignoring latest data which showed the economy grew at 6.9 percent in the quarter ended September -- the slowest in over two years. Here is the original post: Sensex closes 115 points higher in volatile trade
France wants broad debate to push G20 goals: Lagarde (Reuters)
Reuters - France wants a wide international debate as it takes over the G20 presidency to drive its plans for an overhaul of the global monetary system and economic governance, Economy Minister Christine Lagarde said on Saturday. Go here to read the rest: France wants broad debate to push G20 goals: Lagarde (Reuters)
Tax deal moves forward despite doubts (Reuters)
Reuters - A plan by President Barack Obama to broadly extend tax cuts moved forward on Wednesday despite opposition from his own Democrats and fear in bond markets of long-term damage to the economy. The rest is here: Tax deal moves forward despite doubts (Reuters)
Obama defends tax deal, says he’s kept promises (AP)
AP - With fellow Democrats balking, President Barack Obama declared Tuesday that a compromise with Republicans on tax cuts was necessary to help the economy and protect recession-weary Americans. Follow this link: Obama defends tax deal, says he's kept promises (AP)
Bernanke: More Fed bond buys "certainly possible" (Reuters)
Reuters - The Federal Reserve could end up buying more than the $600 billion in U.S. government bonds it has committed to purchase if the economy fails to respond or unemployment stays too high, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said. See the original post here: Bernanke: More Fed bond buys "certainly possible" (Reuters)
