PM Modi should accept demonetisation was wrong, writes Rajdeep Sardesai Whatever spin the government may now give, there is no escaping the original self-proclaimed agenda behind the sudden withdrawal of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 rupee notes from the system. Two years later, there is growing evidence to indicate that ‘note-bandi’ is no longer seen as an electoral asset on the campaign trail. wiki source
Dr Krishnamurthy Subramanian appointed new chief economic advisor He replaces Arvind Subramanian, who resigned from the post on June 20 this year. His term was supposed to end in May 2019 but he wanted to return to academic research in the US. The government on Friday appointed Krishnamurthy Subramanian, associate professor and executive director (Centre for Analytical Finance) of Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, as the new chief economic adviser. source
Ben Stokes faces England cricket hearing despite court acquittal All-rounder Stokes has been charged with bringing the game into disrepute by the England and Wales Cricket Board. Ben Stokes will on Wednesday head to an internal English cricket hearing into a brawl outside a nightclub last year that cost him his Ashes place with a glowing reference from England coach Trevor Bayliss. wiki source
People in power, at UN, are not that smart: Michelle Obama At the launch of her memoir, ‘Becoming’ (Penguin), Michelle Obama said people in power do a lot of things to keep their seats. Their ideas are no more exciting. They don’t solve problems any better. After eight years in the White House as the first lady and attending various high-level events during the presidentship of her husband, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama let out a secret on Monday evening: people at the top are “not that smart”. wiki source
India, UAE sign currency swap deal; seek to forge partnership in new areas at Joint Commission Meeting Sushma Swaraj, who arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday on a two-day visit, was received by Abdullah bin Zayed ahead of the UAE-India Joint Commission Meeting in Abu Dhabi. Swaraj, who arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday on a two-day visit, was received by Abdullah ahead of the UAE-India Joint Commission Meeting in Abu Dhabi. wiki source
PM hails Bharat Mata, forgets about farmers: Rahul Gandhi jibe at PM Modi Congress president Rahul Gandhi Tuesday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his promise of providing employment to 2 crore youths during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Congress chief Rahul Gandhi Tuesday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over employment opportunities, farm loan waiver, Rafale deal and demonetisation. He hit out at Modi over his promise of providing employment to 2 crore youths during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. wiki source
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas’ 18-foot wedding cake inspires jokes: Is it on Airbnb? Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ 18-foot wedding cake, which the newlyweds cut during a three-minute fireworks display, has inspired online jokes. Nick Jonas reportedly flew in chefs to prepare the 18-foot wedding cake for his and Priyanka Chopra’s wedding. The extravagant cake has at least six layers, and the couple cut it with a knife that the internet is saying looks more like a sword. wiki source
Please take it’: Vijay Mallya tweets offer to pay 100% back to banks, govt Mallya, who is being investigated for fraud and money-laundering, “humbly requested” various banks to take back all the money he borrowed to keep his now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines afloat. Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who is being investigated for fraud and money-laundering, on Wednesday “humbly requested” various banks to take back all the money he borrowed to keep his now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines afloat as he slammed the Indian media for repeatedly calling him a defaulter. wiki source
India vs Australia: Virat Kohli’s India – Emotional, passionate, flawed India vs Australia: He scored 692 runs in his last Test series in Australia, all the while flexing his biceps, blowing kisses, taking a knock or two on the head and indulging in fiery talk in the middle of the pitch. The bat is on the table, the background is pitch dark, Virat Kohli is seated, he looks towards the skies, dressed in all white. It is a striking picture, kudos to the photographer for getting the lighting right, but for cricket fans, this could well be the defining picture...
Agusta deal accused in India after late night extradition. Next, CBI court Michel is wanted for commercial fraud, bribery and money laundering in connection with the deal to purchase 12 helicopters for the Indian Air Force from the company then known as AgustaWestland. Michel has refuted the allegations. source
