World economy
Centre of gravity of the urban world shifting to India, China: McKinsey
05 Apr 2011
Over the next fifteen years, the centre of gravity of the urban world will move east as rapid urbanisation in India and China changes the global urban landscape, predicts a new report.
US begins accepting H-1B applications
02 Apr 2011
Undervalued currency gives China a big trade edge: RBI
02 Apr 2011
China's policy of keeping its currency artificially undervalued against the US dollar gives it an unfair economic advantage and adversely impacts the India-China trade balance, says a RBI research paper
EU files tactical appeal in subsidies case against Boeing
02 Apr 2011
In a tactical move the European Union has filed an appeal against a ruling by the WTO in an aircraft subsidies case involving global aerospace giants Boeing and European firm Airbus.
Indian firms saving US jobs not stealing them, Capitol told
01 Apr 2011
A US Congressman kicked off his remarks with a hearty "Jai Hind" at the meeting, over the unusual fragrance in the Senate building of kababs and samosas.
US hounds German bank in bid to halt Indo-Iranian oil trade
31 Mar 2011
German officials are expressing helplessness in accommodating aggressive US demands to prevent a bank in Germany from being used as a payment conduit by India for Iranian oil.
US hounds German bank in bid to halt Indo-Iranian oil trade
31 Mar 2011
German officials are expressing helplessness in accommodating aggressive US demands to prevent a bank in Germany from being used as a payment conduit by India for Iranian oil.
Obama promotes two Indian-American women
30 Mar 2011
Fukushima tsunami sinks Germany’s Angela Merkel
28 Mar 2011
German chancellor, Angela Merkel, has suffered a humiliating electoral defeat, losing control of a state that has been in her party's hands since 1953, with the results reflecting anger over nuclear policy.
Yemen nearly falls to rebels, Syria protests spread
26 Mar 2011
Yemen would be the third Arab state to see a shift of power after Tunisia and Egypt
IMF to activate $583-bn crisis lending fund
26 Mar 2011
The International Monetary Fund is working on activating a $583 billion crisis lending pool that will help bail out countries in need and stabilize the global economy.
IMF to activate $583-bn crisis lending fund
26 Mar 2011
The International Monetary Fund is working on activating a $583 billion crisis lending pool that will help bail out countries in need and stabilize the global economy.
Japan can afford reconstruction costs: IMF
26 Mar 2011
Japan can afford reconstruction costs: IMF
26 Mar 2011
EU leaders likely to delay bailout fund decision
24 Mar 2011
Tepco in talks for $25 billion in funding from Japanese banks
23 Mar 2011
Tokyo Electric Power's credit rating was downgraded by Moody's and Standard & Poor's following the nuclear crisis, making it difficult for it to issue bonds
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