Current Affairs briefing for 31st January, 2007

Hi friends,

Here are our links for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/31012008.html

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2008/01/are-regional-trade-agreements-right.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Are RTAs -- Regional Trade Agreements -- the way forward?  Excerpts from a good article in today's Discover It.

2.  Government liberalized FDI limits in various sectors.  Take a look.

3.  Can you say something about the Navin Chawla issue?  He is one of the election commissioners; right?

4.  What is the news item about Mahatma Gandhi's ashes being immersed in the Arabian sea with State honours?

5.  Is India slowly finding its place in the football map of the world?

6.  Ever heard about the TINA factor?  Now we have a TINA from Wipro.

7.  Remember the tiff with Singapore on bank licensing issue? It refuses to die down.

8.  Why does budgetary support need a rethink?

That's it for today.  Happy reading.

--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 30th January, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our links for today:

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2008/01/rbis-quarterly-review-of-monetary.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/30012008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Let's take a look at RBI's review of the monetary policy for the 3rd Quarter.

2.  Is TCS's cutting of staff salaries related to the US slowdown?  Is it portending something that we have lost sight of?

3.  Hussain Sagar lake gets the cleaning up act.

4.  Research on SARS virus spread.  What does it say?

5.  If you are asked to give two reasons for India's housing shortage, what would they look like?  Is any one of the things that we covered in our notes figuring there?

6.  It's time we took some language lessons; again.  Two good words learn today.  Imprimatur and funambulist.

7.  Emerging markets are getting a leg up from experts.

8.  Green initiatives earn tax breaks? 

9.  What do you know about the SocGen fraud?  Remember the Nick Leeson fraud? 

That's for today.  Happy reading.



--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 29th January, 2007

Hi friends,

Long time no see.  I was a bit busy and couldn't do our notes for the last four days.  Here goes our link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/29012008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  An update on the Indo US nuclear deal.

2.  Can you name two of the most important decision makers for telecom sector in India?

3.  Government acts on the WHO report and suspends licence for 4 drug manufacturers.

4.  World's biggest GHG polluters meeting in Hawaii.

5.  See what the Business Expectation Index of RBI is portending.

6.  Ever heard of FIMMDA.  What does it stand for?

7.  Look at some criticism of the IMF's advice on tackling the subprime crisis.

8.  Why should not TRAI regulate the cell phone to landline call rates?

9.  Ever heard of John Naisbitt's book?  Megatrend?  It talks of evolution.  Look at the 7 waves of evolution that he talks of.

10.  Farm credit figures for the last couple of years.

11.  What does Tamiflu do?

That's for today.  Happy reading.



--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 24th January, 2007

Hi friends,

Here goes our quick link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/24012008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  How are our IT companies facing the rupee appreciation challenge?  Do think of some alternatives before you read.

2.  Some opinion on stock market turbulence followed by what is most important to us.  Because we don't lose our focus.

3.  Yes Sir.  How much do you know about our rural healthcare infrastructure organization?  Arvind Panagariya is a Professor at Columbia University; but he knows more about it than what we do.

4.  Let's take a look at our exports targets and achievements.

5.  New investment instrument on the anvil.  Heard of DCB?  What does it stand for?  Not Development Credit Bank for sure; in this case.

6.  About irrigation progress and performance.

That's it for today.


--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 23rd January, 2007

Hi friends,

Here goes our link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/23012008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Some comment on the turmoil in stock markets.

2.  Today, let's look at what Dr. Rangarajan's take on our economy is.

3.  Tata's Nano is being criticized by some quarters.  Can you come up with some defence? 

4.  Sachin Tendulkar to be knighted?  Can this be done?

5.  A package for farmers in the offing.

6.  Ever heard of virtualization in computing?  It is interesting.

That's for today.

--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 22nd January, 2007

Hi friends,

Here goes our link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/22012008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  India is courted by the high and the mighty.  And that's cause enough for celebration.

2.  ISRO successfully launches an Israeli satellite.  Can you imagine the political coup that Israel pulled off with this launch?

3.  As retail is growing by leaps and bounds, can fraudsters be far behind?  Let's learn some terminology from fraudsters.

4.  Reading about Dr. Raghuram Rajan is my latest fad.  This Professor who made a great deal of name and fame for himself in international arena, is doing us all Indian proud.  Let's look at some of his views on Indian economy.  Worth watching.

5.  Something about the GDR/ADR route of raising funds.  Ever heard of the Saumitra Chaudhury committee?

6.  Exim curbs on some dual use chemicals may be eased?  But the report was talking of imposing curbs!!!

7.  India and carbon credit trading.

8.  India ASEAN FTA talks appear to be inching closer to completion.

That's for today.


--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 21st January, 2007

Hi friends,

Here goes our link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/18012008.html

1.  Some reform on medicine pricing front by the NPPA.

2.  Mobile TV set to make is appearance soon?

3.  US team finds success in human embryo cloning.

4.  Why is our textile industry more rupee-hit?

5.  Look at how our 200 years old wooden ship building industry is getting a breather.

6.  Can you chip in with some suggestions for containing volatility on the first day of listing?

7.  When you speak of 'demand side measures' in an economy; what do they mean?  Can you give some examples?

That's all for today.  Happy reading.



--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 17th January, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our links for today:

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2008/01/floating-vs-fixed-exchange-rate-system.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/17012008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  I answered one of your shout-box queries on foreign exchange rates in today's Discover It. 

2.  British PM to visit India this month.  What are the issues on plate?

3.  Let's experience something about the work of the Delimitation Commission.  Take a look at what our PM is saying on the subject.

4.  RBI changes tack in forex management.

5.  SBI ties up with SocGen.  What is this?  What does it stand for.  What does it do?  Any idea about custodial services?  What are they?

6.  Commentary on oil prices.

7.  Do rising food prices hurt consumers and benefit farmers?

8.  Bird flu is back again.  If you were the administrator, what could be your priority?

9.  World Spice Congress.  Where is going to be held?  How much do you know about our spice trade?

10.  What's your take on the tax rate cut.  Whether direct or indirect taxes?  Look at Dr. Rangarajan's take.

11.  Why is it important to allow pension funds to enter our stock markets?

12.  Giant rodents roamed the earth some 4 mn years ago? 

A couple of other bits.  That's for today.  Quite long know?

Happy reading.

--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 15th January, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our links for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/15012008.html

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2008/01/for-different-world-view.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/by-all-means-marry.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/missile-impossible.html

In today's briefing:

1.  I have noted something for you from a well written piece by James Wolfensohn, former World Bank President on the changing global order.  Look at it in our Discover It blog.

2.  Reliance IPO makes history.  But BSNL is closing in.

3.  China will become India's largest trading partner soon.

4.  How much do you know about the ensuing state assembly elections in this year?

5.  RIL strikes gas in KG basin.

6.  Language lessons: maudlin.

7.  New tax code in the offing.

8.  Solar city scheme.

9.  Why is ethanol blending lagging behind?  What has the tax regime got to do with it?

That's it for today.  Happy reading.


--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 14th January, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our links for today:

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2008/01/case-for-according-mes-market-economy.html

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2008/01/bank-recapitalisation-race.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/14012008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Two good pieces appeared in today' ET.  One is on according MES to China.  The second is on global economic ramifications of the bailing out of the banks undertaking huge write-downs in the wake of the subprime crisis.  I noted them for you in Discover It.

2.  Ever heard of IIBI?  It is the first time ever that I learnt about it.  It is about to be wound up.

3.  CAG finds faults with the NREGS.  Look at the noted faults.

4.  A strong point of view in favour of subsidies from Asutosh Misra.  Very cogent arguments indeed.

5.  International potato meet came to an end in Kolkata.  The city is also in the news for not being able to put out the fires in one of its commercial complexes even after two days.

6.  A very good example of development that empowers locals.  I think it is examples like these that should be emulated to ensure national integration.  Be it the issues with the north east, J&K or naxalism.

That's it for today.  Happy reading.

--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 13th January, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our links for today:

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2008/01/tips-treasury-inflation-protected.html

http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/next-time-you-hear-politician-use-word.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/13012008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Ever heard of the concept called TIPS bonds?  We look at them today in our Discover It blog.

2.  India may after come out with the 'hire and policy' as part of its labour market reform.  Will the Left keep quiet?

3.  Ratan Tata keeps getting rave reviews; because of Nano.  Suddenly he looks like having become the darling of the masses.

4.  US dumping measure gets a beating; this time from Japan before the WTO.

5.  Indian duty free industry left high and dry by our government?

6.  Some figures about tourist arrivals in India.

7.  Tax sops for the renewable energy sector to go?

8.  A lil' bit more about Edmund Hillary.

9.  India plans a satellite to study the Sun.  Know its name?  I know you can easily guess it.  It is called Aditya.

10.  Ever heard of the Smith's Cloud?  It is very interesting.

That's all for today.  Happy reading.




--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

India Currents e-Newsletter- January 2008

	Jan.2008	If you like this India Currents newsletter, forward it on!
		New Media, New World SANDIP ROY-CHOWDHURY, Dec 07, 2007 Mallika Dutt, founder of the human rights organization Breakthrough, uses activist media to transform popular culture.
		The Romantics PIA CHATTERJEE , Dec 31, 2007 Fiction
		Soul Food HEMA ALUR-KUNDARGI, Dec 23, 2007 Food for the soul: mystical rasam, crunchy koshimbiri, and soothing kitchadi
		Give Comics a Chance PARTHIV MOHAN, Dec 19, 2007 Comic books, with their visual and textual components, convey layers of meaning and insight
		Dear Mr. Srinivasan RAGINI THAROOR SRINIVASAN, Dec 02, 2007 Editorial
		Upcoming Events: Northern California
Love the funny pages? Small Hands Our regular Comic Strip Submit to KATHA! Search over 80,000 listings! Want to Advertise? Now you can advertise in both the print and online editions of India Currents! Click here Articles for readers of all ages and interests! Q&A Films Music Books Forum < a href=http://www.indiacurrents.com/r/?ZTE2OTcwMjM3NmNlOTM5ZjYzM2FiNmQ5YTQ5MGE5ZTUtYW5pbGFyb3Jhay5ncy1pY3NAYmxvZ2dlci5jb20=>Editorial The Last Word
	Jan 13 Sunday	YogaTunes. Class with world-renowned yogini, Kaliji. YogaTunes is a unique, holistic hatha yoga system combin ed with nada chikitsa (healing with sound), and a healthy diet that increases prana (life force), promoting well-being. Lecture and demonstration along with group participation in asana, pranayama, and meditation combined with the healing music of siddha nada yogi, Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji of Mysore, performed live by his disciple, Sheetal. Time TBA. Ektaa Center 2691 Richter Ave., Ste. 105, Irvine. Fees TBA. Registration reqd.(310) 589-0600 x 0. http://triyoga.com/Calendar/kjiflyers/YogaTunes.pdf
	Jan 20 Sunday	South Asian Wedding Expo. Plan your entire wedding under one roof, from the wedding outfit to the photographer. Live entertainment, bridal fashion shows, DJs with live bands, food tasting, free henna, raffles etc. Organized by Ravissant and Unique Elegance. 12-6 p.m. Long Beach Conventiona nd Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. (562) 402-6359, (949) 291-9966. www.indianwedding.com www.uniqueelegance.net
		Upcoming Events: Southern California
	Jan 12 Saturday		EPPIC's Biennial Symposium. Life Sciences Business in India- The Next Steps. The next daylong EPPIC event will be held on Saturday January 12, 2007 in the San Francisco Bay area. The event is expected to attract prominent speakers fr om India as well as the US, and will address current and future scenarios for the Life Sciences business in India. Panel discussions and other talks will span the breadth of the business, including intellectual property, innovation,entrepreneurship, regulatory landscape, venture financing and services. The speakers come from India as well as from the US, and are a select group of successful individuals. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. The Westin San Francisco Airport. Millbrae, CA. Early registration is $75. Register online at www.eppicglobal.org
	Jan 16 Wed.		Siblings of Doctors, a group of 3 Indian-American comedians, is playing at the San Francisco Comedy Festival. Sketches, songs and other bits of hilarity from decidedly NON-medical minds: Rasika Mathur, Danny Pudi and India Currents' own Ranjit Souri! 8:00 pm at The Eureka Theater. 215 Jackson Street @ Battery Tickets $15. For tickets or information: http://www.sfsketchfest.com/tickets/
	Jan 19 Saturday		Bharatanatyam Arangetram by Sravanthi Puranam, student of Jayanthi Sridharan, Artistic Director, Bharatha Kala Kutiram. 4 p.m. Bruins Performing Arts Center, Santa Clara High School, 3000 Benton St., Santa Clara. Free. (408) 821-0639.
home | about us | contact us| yellow pages

************************************************

To unsubscribe, click [here].

Current Affairs briefing for 12th January, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our links for today:

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2008/01/what-has-diwali-got-to-do-with-iip.html

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/12012008.html

In today's briefing:

I have explained a bit about the "Diwali effect" in today's Discover It blog.  Take a look.

1.  Remember anything about the ceasefire agreement between LTTE and Sri Lanka?  I know most of us don't.  This is what is known as reader apathy.  If any issue keeps appearing for quite long in papers, readers tend to gloss over it after some time.  They lose interest in the subject.  That's exactly what happened to the Tamil issue in Sri Lanka. 

2.  Ever heard of residential hotels?  If a hotel is not for 'stay' what is it for?  What is this class of hotels?

3.  Let's know a bit about oil exploration business in India.

4.  See how ICICI Bank is more tech savvy than most other banks.

5.  How will the subprime crisis effect our IT companies?

6.  A good piece from Raghunathan on our bad governance.

7.  EBP -- Ethanol blending programme.  It is not applicable in some part of our country.  Can you identify?

8.  Industrial park scheme extended.

9.  Sir Edmund Hillary is no more.  Can you recall some of his other achievements?

10.  Finally I answered one of the shout box queries about PPP.

That's it for today.  Happy reading.



--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 11th January, 2007

Hi friends,

Here go our links for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/11012008.html

http://discover-it.blogspot.com/2008/01/case-for-new-global-financial-order.html

In today's briefing:

I wrote brief, after a long time in out Discover It blog.  It is on the need for a new global financial order based on Rajrishi Singhal's article in today's ET.  Do take a look.  The excerpts are worth our attention.

1.  Tata Nano is unveiled.

2.  India overtakes China in the PE sweepstakes.

3.  Gubernatorial posts get salary hike.

4.  Government clear 28% divestment in RITES.  Know what is this company about?  A connected company is IRCON.

5.  DTAA with Mauritius to be kept alive in spite of income tax authorities' objections.

6.  Rig exploration holiday on the cards.

7.  Shome gives interview.  We get some gyan.

8.  Take a look at the UN's take on the world economy in 2008.

That's for today.  Happy reading.

--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 10th January, 2007

Hi friends,

Here's our link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/10012008.html


In today's briefing:

1.  See how the retail investor loses opportunity in the IPO market. 

2.  Time we looked at the Euro area for the inflation scene.

3.  Ever heard of the word jouissance?  Its french.  Heard of Carla Bruni?  Then you would know.

4.  A very good piece from TT Ram Mohan the IIM Professor.  Some good excerpts from his piece.

That's all for today.  Been very busy.  Hope you all will understand.


--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 6th January, 2007

Hi friends,

Here goes our link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/06012008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Ever heard of the term QED?  If you have math background, you would have surely.  But take a look.

2.  Tata steel is now a global major.  Look at its turnover!!!

3.  If you are a geek, you should have heard about Adroid.  What is it?

4.  India is a stock market major globally.  Look at its position.

5.  Something about India's infrastructure needs, facts and potential.

6.  Take a look at our education scene.  We have very less number of universities.

7.  Something about solar energy.  What is polysilicon?

8.  Are you a crepuscular animal?  Diurnal or nocturnal?  Just kidding.  Using these words for our language lessons.

That's enough for today.  Happy reading.

--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 5th January, 2008

Hi friends,

Here goes our link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/05012008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Look at why Indian soccer fortunes can be on the upswing in the coming years.

2.  A look at the VC and PE investment figures for the country.  You will not ask me what do the terms VC and PE mean; do you?  If in doubt, click the terms and find out.

3.  Toyota is the world's largest car maker.

4.  Why is the IDR market not taking off?  Look at some solid reasons.

5.  Indian crude basket is one that we should keep a tab on frequently.

6.  Why will BSP's inclusive politics not work?  Look at one point of view.

7.  Women are better than men in many respects.  Beating stress just got added to the list.

That's for today.  Happy reading.

--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Current Affairs briefing for 2nd January, 2008

Hi friends,

Here goes our link for today:

http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2008/01/02012008.html

In today's briefing:

1.  SEBI is acting tough on insider trading.  But who is an 'insider' here?

2.  Tax collections, especially the direct tax collections are buoyant.  They have surpassed the indirect tax collections for the first time.

3.  What is so special about the New Year's party at Times Square, New York?

4.  A new and easy method of detecting throat and neck cancers.

5.  Ever heard of 'creative destruction'?  Look at an example in market economy.

6.  P. Shome quits as advisor to the FM.  Let's look at his contributions.

7.  Can you spell out some differences between the SEZs and PCPIRs in tax treatment?

8.  Look at how 2008 promises to be a landmark year for oil and gas sector in the country.

That's for today.

--
Blogs I commend:
http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com
http://discover-it.blogspot.com
http://quizindia.blogspot.com
http://funnyaffairs.blogspot.com
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Current Affairs" group.
To post to this group, send email to indian-current-affairs@googlegroups.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to indian-current-affairs-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indian-current-affairs?hl=en
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---