Page 46 - Chinese Whispers
Strategic move?
The Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party combine, which is in power in the state, is said to face a tough fight from the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party
How BJP plans to steal the thunder
Akhilesh Yadav hopes the distributed mobile phones would help his party connect with the electorate and spread the message of the developmental work carried out during his tenure as CM
Katju's tweet on Jaya backfires
He followed it up with a long Facebook post on his meeting with her, which was picked up by the media
Tricky proposal
To everyone's relief, Assocham President Sunil Kanoria retorted that barriers to trade was a more pressing challenge
'Can't negotiate with jet lag'
However, visitors from all countries were unanimous in slamming the poor flight connectivity between India and other BRICS nations
Spoilt for choice
Several real estate firms in Mumbai and Delhi are eyeing projects in Bengaluru after seeing a slowdown in their home markets
SRK's 'fondness' for the iPhone
Incidentally, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook during his trip to India in May this year had attended a dinner at Khan's home
Parrikar's take on breaking news
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is known for his sense of timing and humour
October 11, a year apart
A function was held at Vigyan Bhavan where those who fought against the Emergency were honoured by senior ministers
Potholes to prop up share prices
The omnipresent potholes on the roads will stoke the demand for leaf springs and suspensions as existing ones will need to be replaced
A Dussehra for the times
At one such location in Delhi, an effigy of "Pakistan" was burnt
New avatar of Bunty aur Babli
Extortion of money a la Bunty aur Babli - the Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukherji-starrer that shows a small-town pair turn famous as con artists - may soon become passe
As safe as poha
How to make bikers wear helmets for their own safety and to avoid fatal accidents seems to be a question troubling many traffic authorities
'Surgical strike' on China goods
After the army's "surgical strikes" against India's western neighbour, the ire against Pakistan has spilled over to China, or more specifically the goods that it manufactures. On Sunday, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said, "China's indifferent attitude in siding with Pakistan has caused gross resentment among the people of India, which is evident from the fact that a large number of messages circulating on social media, particularly on Whatsapp and Facebook, asking people to not use Chinese crackers, decorative lighting and other products during the festive season, has gained much momentum." CAIT has appealed to traders to sell Indian goods this Diwali and show that, like the armed forces, the trading community too is competent enough to launch an economic war against any country that goes against the interests of India. Also, Mumbai-based Patanjali Yog Samiti issued a statement on Monday calling a rally on October 22 in the city to demand boycott of Chinese manufacture
Opportunity in distress
While Delhi continues to grapple with the outbreak of dengue and chikungunya, it has triggered an unexpected buying opportunity in the stock market
Nadda's Bihar connection
A group of Union ministers from Bihar met young officers of the Indian Administrative Service from the Bihar cadre posted as assistant secretaries in various central ministers
'Marriageable' entrepreneurs
During a discussion at the World Economic Forum, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma recalled that during his first innings as a start-up man in the late 90s
Perfect symphony
Senior members of the Congress allege that there is little coordination among members of the National Democratic Alliance government while dealing with the media
A lawyer for difficult cases
The CJI retorted, "You are hired for difficult terrains. Easy cases don't need you, Mr Sibal."
Invest and be happy
"Over the last three years, the MF scheme has done very well and they are happy"