[wanabidii] Top Headlines: New norms soon for PSU bank directors; CMD post to be split

Daily Newsletter | Monday, August 18, 2014

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New norms soon for PSU bank directors; CMD post to be split

NDA govt is moving swiftly to clean up appointments to state-run bank boards and unveil fresh guidelines to revamp the system of senior-level appointments.

Vijay Mallya may have to exit company boards if declared 'wilful defaulter'

SBI, Punjab National Bank and Union Bank of India have sought to slap the 'wilful defaulter' tag on Mallya, who chairs boards of United Spirits Ltd and United Breweries Ltd.

Ferguson riots show US racial tensions in black and white

The extraordinary spectacle of curfew and a state of emergency in the township of Ferguson, Missouri – which led one Cable TV channel to ask if it is a war zone or a American city – has revived a familiar dimension to racial tensions in the United States: the disempowerment of African-Americans in some communities.

CITIES

ACs welcome faithful in Mumbai mosques

Moments before the muezzin calls for the evening prayers, the glass door and windows at Al Medina mosque in Agripada are shut. The mosque’s lanky, bearded khadim (caretaker) switches on over a dozen air-conditioners and its many chandeliers too start glimmering.

Chain-snatcher's gang confesses to 700 offences

The Cyberabad police seized Rs 30 lakh worth property, including gold, cars and furniture, during a raid on notorious chain-snatcher Kadavaluri Shiva's house at Narsingi on Saturday.

Out to buy cigarettes, 21-year-old molested in Mumbai

A 21-year-old girl was molested and robbed of valuables by three men while they were searching for cigarette around 3am on Sunday at Bandra (west).

TECH

6 ways to recycle your old gadgets

Instead of selling them to your local raddiwala, here’s a bunch of things you can do with your old gadgets...

Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus review: Heavy on specs, yet a letdown

We used Karbonn's top-of-the-line Octane Plus smartphone for a week and here's what we think...

Bill Gates, Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos pour ice water on their heads

The three took up the Ice Bucket Challenge to spread awareness about ALS by dumping a bucket of ice cold water on themselves.

SPORTS

Federer downs Ferrer to capture sixth Cincinnati title

Roger Federer won his 80th career title and sixth at the Cincinnati Masters, beating David Ferrer 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 to stamp himself a US Open favourite.

Serena wins first Cincinnati title for US Open boost

Serena Williams won her first Cincinnati title on Sunday with a convincing 6-4, 6-1 victory over Ana Ivanovic, just a week out from the defence of her US Open crown.

India beat Pakistan 1-0 in landmark football series

India defeated Pakistan 1-0 in an emotionally-charged opener to take the lead in a two-match football series, the first between the arch-rivals for nine years.

BUSINESS

Desi carriers' insurance costs rise 20% on global crashes

The spate of serious aviation mishaps globally is all set to impact the financials of already struggling Indian airlines.

Diageo CEO takes pay cut in FY14, no hike this year

Top spirits maker Diageo's Indian-origin CEO, Ivan Menezes, has seen his pay package decline in his first year at the top post and would not get any salary hike in the second year as well. The UK-based company cited sluggish financial performance in some key markets as a reason.

Government asks PSBs to post women close to family

Employees at public sector banks (PSBs) have much to cheer, with the government announcing a series of feel-good steps.

ENTERTAINMENT

Hrithik never forgets a birthday in Sussanne’s family

Hrithik Roshan continues to remain a favourite with Sussanne Khan’s family.

Things you did not know about Hrithik Roshan

When he entered the film industry in 2000, he made everybody nervous and came into the limelight overnight. While Hrithik is a craze internationally too (amongst NRIs), read on to find out some lesser known facts of Duggu that might surprise you!