During the US election 2016, Warren Buffet was one of the biggest Hillary supporters. Ironically, Trump’s unexpected victory once again made Warren Buffet the second-richest man on the planet. Buffet added $US5.8 billion to his fortune this week, leading gain for the world’s wealthiest as he leaped over Spain’s Amanio[Read More…]
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Mike Pence to head Trump transition team
After his surprising victory, US president-elect Donald Trump elevated vice president-elect Mike Pence to head the operation of transition team. The unexpected move diluted the role of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who had been running the Republican’s transition plan for months. Notable Trump deputies Christie, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson,[Read More…]
Demonetisation: Discomfort for the rich, misery for the poor
The demonetisation drive has definitely shaken up the nation from its stupor. It’s a bother for the rich and affluent. Does it dent their black money? Perhaps. But they have found ways to circumvent the demonetisation by finding newer ways to turn their black money to white. Armed with political[Read More…]
Railways to accept demonetised notes till November 14
The Indian Railways extended the use of demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes for ticketing, on-board catering and refund of tickets till Nov 14. “The use of demonetised currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 denomination was extended up to November 14 tonight, and all concerned in the[Read More…]
BJP deposited Rs 1 cr in bank account hours before demonetisation: CPI(M)
CPI(M) West Bengal unit on Friday alleged that a huge amount of cash has been deposited in the bank account of the BJP state unit. The deposits were made hours before the demonetisation announcement and using only the bank notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000, The Hindu Business Line reported. An[Read More…]
Baba Vanga prophecy says there will be no US President after Obama
The blind psychic Baba Vanga, a Bulgarian born prophetess, was well known for her prediction about Islamic State and 9/ 11 incident. Remarkably, Baba has also forecast that 44th American president would be African-American –but she also warned that he would be the last US president. She forewarned that at[Read More…]
Enough cash available with banks for exchange of demonetised notes: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said there was enough cash made available with banks all over the country for exchange of demonetised ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes, though it may “take a while for the banks to recalibrate their ATMs”. “There is enough cash available with banks and[Read More…]
PM Modi’s decision is a historic and welcome step
The latest step taken by the PM is a historic move in the India’s history. I believe it marks a new beginning for India’s economy. It’s like BC(Before Currency) and AD( After Demonetization) for me. While in longer run, it is a great move for all around growth of country,[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi stands in queue to exchange cash, takes a swipe at PM
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Friday joined the queue of commoners at an ATM in central Delhi. Lakhs across India spent long hours at banks and ATMs on Friday trying to withdraw cash after Prime Minister Narendra Modi suddenly declared ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes “worthless pieces of paper”. Gandhi,[Read More…]
Tragic! Senior citizen dies while waiting in line to exchange currency notes
In a tragic incident, a 73-year-old man, who was standing in a queue to exchange his old currency notes, collapsed and died in suburban Mulund on Friday afternoon, police said. Vishwanath Vartak, a senior citizen, was standing in a queue outside a branch of the State Bank of India in[Read More…]
Top Leonard Cohen tracks you should listen to right now
Leonard Cohen, the Canadian singer, songwriter, and poet best known for penning the oft-covered modern classics like “Suzanne,” “Sisters of Mercy” and “Hallelujah,” died on Thursday night. He was 82 years old. His passing was announced on his Facebook page. “It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet,[Read More…]
BJP and friends were informed about demonetisation a week before, alleges Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that BJP and its “friends” were informed about the demonetisation of high value notes a week before the move was expected. Kejriwal also questioned the logic behind the introduction of Rs 2000 notes. He said it will fan corruption and the black[Read More…]
WC 2018 Qualifiers: Neymar, Coutinho score as Brazil ease past Argentina
Philippe Coutinho and Neymar each scored as Brazil beat Argentina 3-0 in their 2018 World Cup qualifier. Coutinho drove in a shot for the opener before Neymar, who might have conceded a penalty for handball earlier, slotted in to extend the hosts’ lead. The visitors and star player Lionel Messi[Read More…]
Deepika transforms into a washer woman for Majid Majidi movie
Leaked pictures trending in the online all through Thursday hinted that Deepika Padukone is up for a new project with the Iranian legendary film maker Majid Majidi. The photo cropped in the twitter showed Deepika donning an entirely non-glamorous look , dressed as a washer woman. The movie, rumored to[Read More…]
India’s nuclear doctrine should have an element of unpredictability: Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Thursday that in his personal view India’s nuclear doctrine should also have an element of unpredictability. Speaking his mind on India’s no first use policy on nuclear weapons, Parrikar said, “People say India has not first used nuclear concept. I should say that I’m[Read More…]
Carlos Slim poorer by $4.7 billion after Donald Trump’s victory
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helu’s fortune witnessed a dip in his fortune by $4.7 billion after Donald Trump emerged victorious in the US presidential elections on Wednesday. The drop lowers Slim’s net worth to $49 billion at midday East Coast time on Wednesday, down from FORBES estimate of $53.7 billion[Read More…]
Demonetisation a revolutionary step, will help curb black money: Anna
Social acticist Anna Hazare on Thursday lauded the Centre for its “bold and revolutionary” decision of demonetising Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, saying it will curb black money. “This revolutionary step will curb black money, corruption and terrorism (funding) to a large extent,” Hazare said. “The previous governments[Read More…]
I-T dept conducts raids across country after demonetisation of notes
Cracking the whip on potential tax evaders, the Income Tax (I-T) department on Thursday conducted multiple raids in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities in the wake of demonetisation of currency. The department had been keeping a close watch on large deposits in banks. As reported by The Indian Express, the[Read More…]
Jisha Murder: Court rejects further inquiry petition
Ernakulam Sessions Court on Thursday dismissed the petition filed by Jisha’s father asking further investigation in to the case. The petitioner said that some of the findings of the investigation team are factually incorrect. Pappu, father of Jisha, alleged that there is a mismatch in the time of death recorded[Read More…]
Thousands join anti-Trump protest across US
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in several cities across the US to protest the unexpected victory of Donald Trump. Protesters took into the streets in Manhattan on Wednesday night and converged on Trump tower in Midtown. In Los Angeles, protesters burned a Trump effigy at City hall and shutdown a section[Read More…]
What Trump’s America means to rest of the world
2016 election was the most divisive in the entire American political history. The campaign exposed the worst in US politics. Trump’s misogynistic and racist comments earned him global notoriety while DNC email leak and other allegations made Hillary untrustworthy. Trump’s victory will definitely tarnish America’s image and will transform the[Read More…]
Sex workers, escorts take the digital route, use Paytm, MobiKwik
A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that notes of ₹500 and ₹1,000 will become “illegal”, sex workers and escorts alike have taken to mobile wallets in accepting money, according to news report published in the Hindustan Times. “Only Paytm users call or message me, otherwise don’t disturb …[Read More…]
Woman takes daughter’s wedding card, asks bank to increase withdrawal limit, turned away
The news of the government banning old ₹500, ₹1,000 currency notes came as a bummer to one and all across the country. The announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent shockwaves across the nation and caught everyone off guard. Some hailed the move as brave and called it landmark while[Read More…]
Donations to temples, FDs in cooperative banks under scanner in Mumbai
Hurried donations made to over 100 temples and trusts and sudden spurt in cash reserves in nearly 1,000 cooperative banks and credit societies in Maharashtra after Centre’s decision to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes have come under government’s scanner, a senior state minister said on Thursday. “The suspicious[Read More…]
Five-point plan for Americans in Trumpland
Documentary film maker Michael Moore, well known for the film Fahrenheit 9/11, has issued a five-point plan in Facebook for Americans struggling to come to term with Donald Trump’s victory. In mid-October Moore made an anti-Trump documentary titled Michael Moore in Trumpland , which is based on a one-man show[Read More…]