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India's GDP likely to grow at 7.3% in FY18: Elara Securities economist

In a note, Garima Kapoor, economist at Elara Securities, says Indian economy would grow at 7.3 percent in 2017-18 as against 7.1 percent in 2016-17.

Jun 1, 2017

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy to IT companies: Take salary cuts to stem job losses

In an interview to a TV channel, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy says senior executives of IT companies should take pay cuts and train employees to limit job losses.

Jun 1, 2017

Diamond encrusted Hermes Birkin bag sells for record $380,000 at Hong Kong auction

The Himalaya bag, sold for $380,000 at an auction in Hong Kong, is made of matte crocodile skin and the handles feature 205 diamonds and 18-karat gold buckles.

Jun 1, 2017

Arsene Wenger speaks about his new contract and gives a message to fans

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has singed a new two-year contract, extending his stay at the club into a third decade. The Premier Leagues longest-serving manager has faced a season of scrutiny, with the question as to whether he remains the right man to lead the club sparking a civil war between Gunners supporters.

Jun 1, 2017

Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge to meet employees union to discuss IT layoffs

While Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge plans to meet the All India IT Employees Association that he will meet them "soon," Ravi Shankar Prasad is likely to meet the IT giants this month.

Jun 1, 2017

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Arun Jaitley blames weakening global economy for weak Q4 GDP growth

Responding to India'a Q4 GDP growth rate falling to 6.1 percent, finance minister Arun Jaitley blamed weakening global economy for the slowdown.

Jun 1, 2017

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India's factory output growth rate falls to 3-month low in May

The Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by IHS Markit, fell to 51.6 in May from April's 52.5.

Jun 1, 2017

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India loses world's fastest-growing economy tag to China; March quarter GDP growth comes at 6.1%

During the March 2017 quarter, India's GDP grew at 6.1 percent as against China's 6.9 percent, thus losing its world's fastest-growing economy status.

May 31, 2017

Tribute to Parvathamma Rajkumar, the motherly figure of Sandalwood

Parvathamma Rajkumar passed away on May 31.

May 31, 2017

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Manchester United top football's rich list as they become first club to be valued over €3 billion

KPMG devised an algorithm to find out the most valuable football clubs in Europe and six Premier League teams made the top 10 list majorly due to the broadcasting rights.

May 31, 2017

Make-up artist faces flak online for turning white woman black

A Los Angeles based make-up artist is facing massive online flak after he posted an image of his work on Instagram, in which he turned a white woman into black through makeup.

May 31, 2017

TCS managers receive 31% pay hike after IT giant records 4.2% net profit in Q4

While the senior managers at Tata Consultancy Services have received a pay hike of about 30 percent, employees are said to be looking at a 10 percent raise.

May 31, 2017