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• These Holi advertisements will make you smile Yahoo Finance India - 41 minutes ago
  

  While India's spring fest has now gone international, with several variations being played across different countries, it's little surprise that global … More » 
• Alibaba picks US for IPO; in talks with six banks for lead roles Reuters - 1 hour 58 minutes ago
  

  Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has decided to hold its long-awaited IPO in the United States and is in discussions with six banks to … More » 
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  Global shares under duress as diplomatic tensions rise on Crimea Reuters - 2 hours 21 minutes ago
  

  Asian shares took refuge near one-month lows as Western countries issued fresh warnings of more sanctions on Moscow after Crimea voted overwhelmingly to … More » 
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  Toyota India unit locks out workers at two plants as pay dispute drags Reuters - 2 hours 49 minutes ago
  

  Toyota Motor Corp's <7203.T> Indian unit has declared a lockout of its workers at two car plants after strained salary negotiations spurred workers to … More » 
• Nikkei choppy on Ukraine anxiety; SoftBank soars on Alibaba news Reuters - 3 hours ago
  

  Japan's Nikkei share average hovered near a one-month low on Monday morning as escalating tensions in Ukraine dampened risk-appetite, though SoftBank Corp … More » 
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  Berkshire opposes dividend proposal; Buffett, Gates get pay rises Reuters - 12 hours ago
  

  REUTERS - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYS:BRK-A - News) has urged shareholders to vote against a proposal that it consider spending some of … More » 
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  China plans investment and reform to ease urbanisation drive Reuters - 12 hours ago
  

  China is planning a major expansion of its transport networks and urban infrastructure as it seeks to increase migration from rural to urban areas, lifting … More » 
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  UAE, Abu Dhabi roll over $20 billion of Dubai's debt Reuters - 15 hours ago
  

  Abu Dhabi and the central bank of the United Arab Emirates have agreed to refinance $20 billion of debt that was extended to the Dubai government as emergency … More » 
• David Azrieli donates 5.7 percent of Azrieli Group to foundation Reuters - 15 hours ago
  

  Azrieli Group (TLV:AZRG.TA - News) Chairman David Azrieli is donating 5.7 percent of the real estate development firm, a stake worth about 800 million … More » 
• Owners of recalled GM cars feel angry, vindicated Reuters - 17 hours ago
  

  Saturn Ion owner Nancy Bowman of Washington, Michigan, said she is outraged that GM allowed her to drive a "death trap." She said her car had so many ignition … More » 
• AI Dreamliner grounded in Paris after technical snag IANS - 17 hours ago
  

  New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) An Air India Dreamliner on a Paris-to-Delhi flight had to be grounded shortly before take-off Saturday night after it developed … More » 
• On board tamper-proof tracking system must: Experts IANS - 19 hours ago
  

  New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) As the search to find the missing Malaysia Airlines aircraft continues, aviation experts say several steps like tamper-proof … More » 
• Metro to operate from 2 p.m. Monday IANS - 20 hours ago
  

  New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Delhi Metro services, including the Airport Express line, will not be available till 2 p.m. Monday on account of Holi. "Metro … More » 
• Create opportunities for entrepreneurship, CII tells parties IANS - 23 hours ago
  

  New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Political parties seeking people's mandate in the upcoming general elections must create opportunities for entrepreneurship … More » 
• Huge opportunities await Indian health investors in Africa IANS - Sun 16 Mar, 2014 11:24 AM IST
  

  New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) At the just concluded 10th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa project partnership, the High Commissioner of Nigeria, Ndubuisi … More » 
• Flight MH 370, Amelia Earhart, the Bermuda Triangle -- is a pattern emerging? IANS - Sun 16 Mar, 2014 9:22 AM IST
  

  Is there a pattern emerging between Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 370, American aviator Amelia Earhart and the Bermuda Triangle? Flight MH 370 went missing … More » 
• Honda recalls nearly 900,000 Odyssey vans in U.S. for fire risk Reuters - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 11:48 PM IST
  

  Honda Motor Co <7267.T> is recalling nearly 900,000 Odyssey minivans that could catch fire, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said … More » 
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  New York takes London's crown as top financial centre - survey Reuters - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 11:15 PM IST
  

  New York has knocked London from its position as the world's leading global financial centre after seven years, according to the Global Financial Centres … More » 
• China doubles yuan trading band, seen as sign of confidence Reuters - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 7:33 PM IST
  

  China's central bank loosened its grip on the yuan on Saturday by doubling the daily trading range for the currency, adding teeth to a promise it would … More » 
• Around 200 cops to check Delhi's errant drivers on Holi IANS - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 6:08 PM IST
  

  New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Around 200 personnel will be deputed at strategic locations around the city to keep a check on traffic violations on Holi, Delhi … More » 
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  Maruti Sukuzi to seek minority shareholder nod for plant Reuters - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 5:26 PM IST
  

  Maruti Suzuki India (NSI:MARUTI.NS - News) said on Saturday it will seek minority shareholder approval for a plan to outsource production at a new factory … More » 
• Bombardier sees big demand as India looks at air connectivity IANS - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 5:08 PM IST
  

  Hyderabad, March 15 (IANS) As India is mulling developing non-metro airports and improving regional connectivity, Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier believes … More » 
• Helpline launched to monitor illegal cash flow in Delhi IANS - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 2:54 PM IST
  

  New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) A helpline to register complaints against the illegal movement of cash here ahead the Lok Sabha polls was launched Saturday, … More » 
• Alibaba Group seeking U.S. listing in third-quarter: sources Reuters - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 2:20 PM IST
  

  HONG KONG - (Reuters) - China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is planning a U.S. IPO in the third quarter of this year, people familiar with … More » 
• Should the media not applaud Kejriwal's anti corruption plank? IANS - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 12:16 PM IST
  

  Thereafter, free from external ideological pressures, Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao set Manmohan Singh, his finance minister, on a new path. This … More » 
• Delhi Metro to remain closed till 2 p.m. on Holi IANS - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 11:26 AM IST
  

  New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Delhi Metro services will not be available till 2 p.m. Monday on account of Holi, an official said Saturday. "Metro services … More » 
• Police crunching data in Goa mining scam, says Parrikar IANS - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 9:08 AM IST
  

  Panaji, March 15 (IANS) Police have not made arrests in Goa's multi-billion rupee illegal mining scam because they are busy crunching data for a judicial … More » 
• Glorious 1955 House in Long Island is Textbook Midcentury Curbed - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 7:30 AM IST
  

  Welcome back to Monochromes, a Friday mini-series wherein Curbed delves deep into the Library of Congress's photographic annals, resurfacing with an … More » 
• And Now, a Building Inspired by 'Insect Exoskeleton Carapaces' Curbed - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 3:30 AM IST
  

  Photo via Architizer Though the archi-babble for Phoenix Valley whispers of "fields of light," "insect exoskeleton carapaces and projections," … More » 
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  U.S. regulator sues 16 banks for rigging Libor rate Reuters - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 3:19 AM IST
  

  NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp sued 16 of the world's largest banks on Friday, accusing them of cheating dozens of … More » 
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  Global stocks slip ahead of Crimea vote; gold, yen up on safety bids Reuters - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 2:51 AM IST
  

  Growing tension between the West and Russia ahead of Ukraine's weekend referendum in Crimea pushed down stocks on major world markets on Friday and drove … More » 
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  Ruias go ahead with 70 pence/share offer for Essar Energy Reuters - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 2:43 AM IST
  

  The committee said the offer from Essar Global Fund Ltd (EGFL) 'materially undervalued' the London-listed resources company. "EGFL, which is ideally placed … More » 
• Eight Decades of French Living, Done Up in Insane Miniatures Curbed - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 2:30 AM IST
  

  Click here to view the full photogallery. Sometimes it takes a bohemian French artist to recreate the living space of a Bohemian French artist. Check out … More » 
• Global imports of Iranian oil hit one-year high, IEA says Reuters - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 1:49 AM IST
  

  LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Global imports of Iranian oil hit a one-year high in January and February, the International Energy Agency said on Friday, … More » 
• Gold hits six-month high on Ukraine worries; up for week Reuters - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 1:47 AM IST
  

  NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Gold rose to a six-month high on Friday as investors turned to bullion as a safe-haven from East-West tensions before a vote … More » 
• Cute, Updated Home by the 'Eichler of Austin' Wants $749K Curbed - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 1:30 AM IST
  

  Click here to view the full photogallery. Architect and builder Arthur Dallas (A.D.) Stenger built some 100 peaked homes in Austin during the 1960s, a … More » 
• Fully Restored Charleston Single-Style Home Asks $4.35M Curbed - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 12:30 AM IST
  

  Have a nomination for a jaw-dropping listing that would make a mighty fine House of the Day? Get thee to the tipline and send us your suggestions. We'd … More » 
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  Wall St set for weekly loss on concerns over Ukraine Reuters - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 12:13 AM IST
  

  U.S. stocks were little changed in a volatile session on Friday, setting all three indexes up for a weekly decline, as concerns over tensions between Ukraine … More » 
• Weekahead - Foreign flows, global risks key to Sensex Reuters - Sat 15 Mar, 2014 12:08 AM IST
  

  Market Eye Weekahead - The Sensex could again approach record highs set hit this month should foreign investors extend their strong buying streak. As of … More » 
• Government should modernize itself: President IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 11:56 PM IST
  

  New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) It is necessary for the government to modernize itself in order to meet the rising demand of people for more efficiency in delivery … More » 
• Chhattisgarh observes shutdown to protest Maoist violence IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 11:32 PM IST
  

  Raipur, March 14 (IANS) Chhattisgarh witnessed a near-total spontaneous shutdown Friday to protest brutal killings of 15 troopers and a civilian by Maoists … More » 
• Just Six Weeks and $9K Built This Mango-Colored Dome Home Curbed - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 11:30 PM IST
  

  Photo via Inhabitat When Steve Areen retired from his long career as a Delta flight attendant, he relocated to an organic mango farm in northeast Thailand … More » 
• Cisco says probing possible bribery in Russia, other countries Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 11:25 PM IST
  

  Cisco Systems Inc (NSQ:CSCO - News) is investigating potential violations of U.S. bribery laws by the company and its resellers in Russia, Eastern Europe … More » 
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  Gold hits 6-month high on Ukraine worries; up for week Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 10:38 PM IST
  

  NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Gold rose on Friday, reaching a six-month high as investors added bullion as an insurance before a key vote in Crimea over … More » 
• Come Take a Closer Look at How Snoop Does Interior Design Curbed - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 10:30 PM IST
  

  Photo via Design Boom After news broke that Airbnb had joined forces with Snoop Dogg Lion to create a pop-up home for the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, … More » 
• Vodafone close to deal to buy Spain's Ono - sources Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 10:10 PM IST
  

  MADRID/LONDON (Reuters) - Shareholders of telecommunications company Ono are close to agreeing a deal with Britain's Vodafone (LSE:VOD.L - News) which … More » 
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  Supreme Court rejects Nokia appeal over asset transfer to Microsoft Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 10:00 PM IST
  

  The Supreme Court on Friday ordered Nokia (HEX:NOK1V) to give a 35 billion rupee guarantee before it transfers one of its biggest handset plants to Microsoft … More » 
• Realtor destroy ready to harvest mustard crop: Gurgaon farmer IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 9:38 PM IST
  

  Gurgaon, March 14 (IANS) A farmer in Gurgaon alleged that his ready to harvest mustard crop was destroyed by a realtor as he refused to sell his plot to … More » 
• Award-Winning Robert A.M. Stern Design Asks $5.9M Curbed - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 9:30 PM IST
  

  Click here to view the full photogallery. Built by starchitect Robert. A.M. Stern in 1975, Deer Ridge went on to garner a 1976 Progressive Architecture … More » 
• Nokia considers options after losing Supreme Court appeal Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 9:20 PM IST
  

  Finland's Nokia said it is considering its options after the Supreme Court on Friday rejected its appeal against a demand for a multimillion-dollar payment … More » 
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  Wall St slightly lower as Ukraine tensions eyed Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 9:11 PM IST
  

  U.S. stocks were down modestly on Friday, keeping the S&P below a key support level for a second day, with investors reluctant to make big bets ahead of … More » 
• All-White NYC Loft Must Belong to the World's Neatest Family Curbed - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 8:30 PM IST
  

  Photo via Home Adore While monochromatic living spaces are a tricky business—get it wrong and the place is pretty much guaranteed to look austere, creepy, … More » 
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  Gold hits six-month high as investors seek refuge from stocks Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 7:47 PM IST
  

  Gold prices reached their highest level in six months on Friday, benefiting from stumbling share prices hit by tensions between Russia and the West over … More » 
• People Think We’re in a Recession. Don’t Blame Them. The New York Times - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 7:44 PM IST
  

  Most Americans — 57 percent — say the country is still in a recession. It’s not, but they are picking up on two very real and important economic trend … More » 
• Nokia's Chennai plant would remain attached as SC junks its plea IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 7:12 PM IST
  

  New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Mobile handset manufacturer Nokia's plans to transfer its Chennai plant to Microsoft suffered a setback as the Supreme Court … More » 
• Inflation eases to 9-month low of 4.68 percent IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 7:10 PM IST
  

  New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) India's wholesale price-based inflation fell to 4.68 percent in February, the lowest level of increase in the last nine months, … More » 
• Exim Bank signs $25 mn LoC for Niger drinking water scheme IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 6:58 PM IST
  

  New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Exim Bank of India Friday signed a Line of Credit (LoC) agreement for $25 million to Niger for financing a drinking water … More » 
• Air passenger traffic grows 1.10 percent in February IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 6:52 PM IST
  

  New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Domestic air passenger traffic rose 1.10 percent in February to 49.46 lakh passengers -- up from 48.92 lakh ferried during the … More » 
• Carrie Bradshaw's Brownstone; Shape-Shifting Studios Curbed - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 6:30 PM IST
  

  Photo via Remodelista · This century-old home is a labyrinth of floating staircases. · A never-before-seen look at SJP's New York home. · Traditional … More » 
• 'Specifications of India's civil aircraft likely in three months' IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 5:54 PM IST
  

  Hyderabad, March 14 (IANS) The specifications for India's national civil aircraft may be finalized in two to three months, a civil aviation ministry official … More » 
• Sensex closes in positive territory; capital goods gain IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 5:38 PM IST
  

  Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed Friday's trade 35 points up, recouping early losses. Healthy buying support … More » 
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  Rupee recovers from 1-week low; corps sell dollars Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 5:37 PM IST
  

  The rupee recovered from one-week lows to end largely unchanged on Friday, as signs of continued strong foreign buying in the share and debt markets helped … More » 
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  Consumers Not Powerless in the Face of Card Fraud The New York Times - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 5:20 PM IST
  

  Some tips to keep yourself from becoming a victim of credit and debit card fraud, at least until merchants and banks give you a hand. More » 
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  Sensex edges higher, but loses steam after record-setting run Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 5:09 PM IST
  

  The BSE Sensex edged higher on Friday as strong buying by foreign investors boosted blue-chips such as Larsen & Toubro and kept both indexes not too far … More » 
• Airport users to get facility to pay charges from air IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 4:42 PM IST
  

  Hyderabad, March 14 (IANS) In a move to attract more chartered flights into India, the civil aviation ministry plans to introduce a new system which will … More » 
• New India Assurance focuses on retail lines with new products IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 4:04 PM IST
  

  Chennai, March 14 (IANS) Government-owned non-life insurer New India Assurance Company has decided to focus on retail lines of business to fuel its growth … More » 
• India's 4.68 percent inflation at 9-month low IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 3:26 PM IST
  

  New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) India's wholesale price based inflation fell to 4.68 percent in February, the lowest level of increase in the last nine months, … More » 
• Government aims to sell stakes in companies via up to $490 million ETF Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 3:16 PM IST
  

  MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The government is seeking to raise around $500 million by selling partial stakes in 10 state-owned companies via an exchange … More » 
• ONGC, Oil India complete $873 million stake buy in IOC - executives Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 3:02 PM IST
  

  State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp and Oil India have completed purchase of a 10 percent stake in state refiner Indian Oil Corp for 53.4 billion rupees, … More » 
• Asia currencies falter on jitters over Ukraine Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 2:32 PM IST
  

  Most Asian currencies slipped against the dollar on Friday as jitters over heightened tensions in Ukraine and worries over an economic slowdown in China … More » 
• India seeks to sell stake in Axis Bank by month-end Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 2:19 PM IST
  

  India is aiming to raise 30-40 billion rupees via the sale of a stake held by a state-run trust fund in Axis Bank by month-end, Alok Tandon, joint secretary … More » 
• Wholesale inflation eases to nine-month low of 4.68 pct Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 1:28 PM IST
  

  The wholesale price-based inflation eased to a nine-month low in February as food and fuel prices moderated, raising expectations that the RBI would leave … More » 
• Gold hits fresh six-month highs on Ukraine, China worries Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 1:24 PM IST
  

  Gold rose to fresh six-month highs on Friday and was headed for its biggest weekly gain in four weeks, buoyed by mounting tensions between Russia and the … More » 
• Reliance Life targets Rs.2,000 crore business IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 1:00 PM IST
  

  Chennai, March 14 (IANS) Mumbai based Reliance Life Insurance Company Limited wanted to close this fiscal with a new business premium of around Rs.1,800 … More » 
• Sensex sheds 150 points during pre-noon trade IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 12:42 PM IST
  

  Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets tanked 149.80 points or 0.69 percent in the pre-noon trade Friday. Huge selling pressure … More » 
• Regulator's order to SBI Life puts focus on banks as brokers IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 12:34 PM IST
  

  Chennai, March 14 (IANS) The insurance regulator's direction to the SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. to refund Rs.275.29 crore to policy holders for the … More » 
• Feb core wholesale inflation accelerates to around 3.15 pct - poll Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 12:31 PM IST
  

  India's core wholesale price inflation index in February was estimated to have risen around 3.15 percent from a year earlier, compared with around 3 percent … More » 
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  POSCO to revamp non-steel ops, shun major steel investment - new CEO Reuters -Fri 14 Mar, 2014 11:45 AM IST
  

  POSCO's <005940.KS> new chief executive said the South Korean steelmaker will restructure non-steel businesses and not make any major investment in increasing … More » 
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  Mind your wallet: why the underworld loves bitcoin Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 11:30 AM IST
  

  Criminals may already have made off with up to $500 million worth of bitcoins since the virtual currency launched in 2009 - and you can double that if … More » 
• Coal India officers call off strike; output impact minimal Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 11:27 AM IST
  

  Coal India(NSI:COALINDIA.NS - News) officers called off their three-day strike midway on Friday after receiving assurances from its chairman on pay-related … More » 
• Why yuan, Aussie dollar, copper will tango together IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 11:12 AM IST
  

  Yet the news of the first ever corporate default in China has sent jitters down all asset classes -- equities, currencies and commodities. A solar-equipment … More » 
• African countries seek investments from India, list priority areas IANS - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 11:04 AM IST
  

  New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Several African countries have invited Indian investments in the agro-processing sectors of their economies, citing tremendous … More » 
• Rangarajan says 5.2 percent growth in Q4 achievable Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 10:53 AM IST
  

  The economy can grow an annual 5.2 percent in the quarter to end-March on higher farm output growth, the chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory … More » 
• Tech Mahindra gains; RBI allows hike in FII limit Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 10:53 AM IST
  

  Reuters Market Eye - Shares of Tech Mahindra rise as much as 1.65 percent after the central bank on Thursday allowed the company to increase the foreign … More » 
• L&T Finance slumps on share-sale price discount Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 10:42 AM IST
  

  Reuters Market Eye - L&T Finance Holdings shares fell as much as 6.01 percent after the non-banking financial company set a floor price for its stake sale … More » 
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  Rupee hits one-week low as risk aversion returns Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 10:24 AM IST
  

  Reuters Market Eye - The rupee hits a one-week low of 61.50 in opening trade on risk aversion as tensions in Ukraine flared up and weak China data renewed … More » 
• How to Shave $1 Trillion Out of Health Care The New York Times - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 9:31 AM IST
  

  Shaving $1 trillion out of health care costs would not reduce health outcomes, but would provide many other benefits, writes an economist. More » 
• Asian stocks tumble, yen stands tall as Ukraine crisis darkens mood Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 9:14 AM IST
  

  Asian shares dropped to a one-month low and the yen pushed higher on Friday, as heightened tension in Ukraine ahead of a weekend referendum drove investors … More » 
• U.S. safety watchdog says 303 deaths linked to recalled GM cars Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 8:55 AM IST
  

  The new report and higher death toll ratchet up the pressure on GM, which has said it has reports of 12 deaths in 34 crashes in the recalled cars. GM … More » 
• Nikkei slides to one-month low on strong yen as Ukraine, China woes unnerve investors Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 7:32 AM IST
  

  Japanese stocks skidded 2.7 percent to a one-month low on Friday morning as concerns over Ukraine and slowing growth in China rattled investors, underpinning … More » 
• Buy an NYC Townhouse for $25M and Get a 'Free' Rolls Royce Curbed - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 7:30 AM IST
  

  Click here to view the full photogallery. After a year on the market with no bites, Billionaire fertilizer tycoon Alexander Rovt has upped the ante on … More » 
• Asian stocks skid, yen stands tall as Ukraine crisis darkens mood Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 5:51 AM IST
  

  Asian shares skidded to a three-week low and the yen held steady at lofty levels on Friday, as heightened tension in Ukraine ahead of a weekend referendum … More » 
• IMF economists offer countries tools to shrink inequality Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 4:49 AM IST
  

  Raising the retirement age and scrapping regressive taxes such as deducting the interest on mortgages can help richer governments address income inequality … More » 
• Tour Buzzfeed LA and See Where Your Viral Sausage Gets Made Curbed - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 4:30 AM IST
  

  Photo via Arch Daily As inoffensive and inviting as a GIF-filled listicle of the 17 Things That Only Twentysomething BFFs Get About Clueless, Buzzfeed's … More » 
• Barclays to review the shape and size of its investment bank - sources Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 3:45 AM IST
  

  The Financial Times said the review could result in thousands of job cuts and the possible departure of the co-heads of the investment bank, Tom King and … More » 
• Global stocks slump, bonds rally on Ukraine tensions, China slowdown Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 3:24 AM IST
  

  Stocks on major world markets slumped while bonds rallied on Thursday as tensions between Russia and the West increased over Ukraine and concerns about … More » 
• Flat-Pack Prefabs Could Make City Living Much Cheaper Curbed - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 2:30 AM IST
  

  Photo via Co.Exist The YMCA of Southwest London is in the process of prototyping a 36-unit development of stacked prefabricated houses called Y:Cubes, … More » 
• Find True Tranquility in This Cottage at the End of the Earth Curbed - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 2:30 AM IST
  

  Photo via Architizer While there's certainly no shortage of sweet little cabins right here in the States, those looking for a truly remote getaway … More » 
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  Wall St tumbles as Ukraine tensions rise, China slows Reuters - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 2:20 AM IST
  

  U.S. stocks tumbled on Thursday, with the Dow and the S&P 500 suffering their worst day since early February, on rising concerns over Ukraine and Russia … More » 
• Let UK's Master Wishmakers Fulfill All Your Wildest Dreams of $86,500 Playhouses and $62M Treehouses Curbed - Fri 14 Mar, 2014 1:30 AM IST
  

  Photos courtesy Master Wishmakers At its most extreme, the work of England's Master Wishmakers is best illustrated by a pirate island: hand-built, … More »