The biggest stories of May 17, 2013
May 17, 2013
Analysis of the day's top stories on India Decides at 9 (17 May 2013)
May 17, 2013
I am a grounded person: Arjun Kapoor
May 11, 2013
Pawan Bansal resigns as Railways Minister
May 10, 2013
RBI likely to cut policy rates at its June 17 meet, say experts
Sunday May 19, 2013
Taking a cue from the continued downward surprises in inflation and sluggish growth indicators, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to go for further monetary easing in its June 17 policy meet, global investment banking majors have said.
Air India wants compensation for 787s not delivering claimed fuel efficiency
Friday May 17, 2013
National carrier Air India (AI) has sought compensation from Boeing for Dreamliners not meeting the 20 per cent fuel efficiency claims as the airline could achieve only a tad over 17 per cent fuel economy by its six 787s, an AI source said on Friday.
Gold falls for 7th day, down 17% in 2013
Friday May 17, 2013
Gold fell for a seventh straight session on Friday as the dollar strengthened and investors cut exposure to the metal, sending holdings in exchange-traded funds to their lowest in four years.
India needs a different mindset to produce individual champions: Boris Becker
Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2013
The German, who is the youngest-ever to win the men's singles title at Wimbledon at the age of 17, said Indians are good at team sports and a change in mindset is required to produce individual champions.
Rate cut expectations rise after inflation surprise
Thursday May 16, 2013
In a fresh poll, seven out of 14 economists who had earlier said the Reserve Bank of India would not ease policy at a June 17 meeting now do expect a cut in the repo rate.
IPL stats: Pune finally win after 9 successive defeats
Rajesh Kumar | Wednesday May 15, 2013
After nine consecutive defeats between April 17, 2013 and May 11, 2013, Pune Warriors have recorded their first win at the IPL.
Tata Sons to divest 2.72% stake in Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd
Wednesday May 15, 2013
Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Ltd (TTML) today said its promoters Tata Sons will divest 2.72 per cent stake in the company through offer for sale on May 17 to meet the minimum public shareholding norms.
Michael Clarke backs himself for twin Ashes trials
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2013
Clarke has managed the back problem since he was first diagnosed with a degenerative condition aged 17, but it forced him out of the fourth Test against India in March when the tourists went down 4-0.
Bangladesh collapse survivor gives up garment work
Associated Press | Monday May 13, 2013
The 19-year-old seamstress who spent 17 days trapped in the rubble of a collapsed factory building said on Monday that she will never again work in a Bangladesh garment factory.
Aizawl landslide: toll mounts to 17, probe announced
Press Trust of India | Monday May 13, 2013
The death toll in Saturday's landslide in Aizawl rose to 17 on Monday, as Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla announced setting up of an inquiry commission to probe the circumstances leading to the disaster.
Ranchi pitch was not ideal for T20 cricket, says Kolkata Knight Riders' Jacques Kallis
Press Trust of India | Monday May 13, 2013
Jacques Kallis, who picked up two wickets for 17 runs with the ball before scoring a vital 41 during KKR's modest chase of 116-run target, said the wicket was not easy to bat as the ball didn't come to the bat.
Putting blast behind, German Bakery reopens in Pune
Press Trust of India | Sunday May 12, 2013
German Bakery, the eatery that came into focus after a bomb blast that killed 17 patrons and injured over 60 others in 2010, has been formally reopened at the posh Koregaon Park area in Pune with the owners hoping to erase the terrible memory.
IPL 6: Kallis, Narine give Kolkata Knight Riders 5-wicket win vs Bangalore
Wisden India Staff | Monday May 13, 2013
KKR's Sunil Narine grabbed the purple cap in process with amazing figures of 4/22. All other bowlers - L Balaji (2/22), Jacques Kallis (2/17) and Sachithra Senanayake (1/17)Â - ended with fine figures to keep the visiting side in check.
Bangladesh miracle survivor 'drank rainwater': army
Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 11, 2013
Bangladeshi officials gave the first account Saturday of how a "miracle" survivor pulled from a collapsed building managed to emerge alive 17 days after the disaster and hailed her indomitable spirit.
Violence casts shadow over Pakistan's milestone election
Reuters | Saturday May 11, 2013
A string of militant attacks and gunfights that killed at least 17 people cast a long shadow over Pakistan's general election on Saturday, but millions still turned out to vote in a landmark test of the troubled country's democracy.
