[wanabidii] Top Headlines: India, US agree to restart talks on bilateral investment treaty

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India, US agree to restart talks on bilateral investment treaty

India and the US have reaffirmed commitment to the long-pending Bilateral Investment Treaty.

French Rafale fighters' deal hits rough weather

The MoD is also upset with Dassault’s attempts to “change the price line”, which led to its selection over the Eurofighter Typhoon as the L-1 (lowest bidder) three years ago.

Modified defence procurement policy in 3 months

Defence minister Manohar Parrikar said on Sunday that his ministry would come up with defence procurement policy (DPP), preferring purchase of equipment made in India, within three months.

CITIES

Colourful kites flood markets as shoppers make a beeline before Makar Sankranti

The last Sunday before Makar Sakranti saw Jaipurites making a beeline for kites and manjhas to get all set ahead of the festival.

UK to be hit by Goan kaddyo-boddyo?

Of late,c elebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala has been craving ‘kaddyo-boddyo’ (a traditional Goan sweet primarily comprising sesame-flavoured biscuit and jaggery and found at traditional fairs during village feasts). The celebrity chef, who dishes up a mean fish-curry-rice and other “Goan cuisine” at his famed restaurant in London, ‘Assado’, still believes there is scope to do more.

Chennai: Senior tax officer, CAs in CBI net for bribery

16 places searched; cash, jewellery seized

TECH

First impressions: Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5

For phones that are targeted at stylish consumers, Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 seem to check all the boxes.

Old is the new cool in tech

Whosoever said that old is gold knew what he was talking about. The latest fad among the tech-savvy lot, across the world, is going retro...

10 unique gadgets unveiled this week

The 2015 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was dominated by fitness and wearable gadgets from small startups, some of which raised money via crowd-funding campaign. While most gadgets were me-too, there were few who stood out from the crowd

SPORTS

Federer notches 1,000th match win, claims Brisbane title

Federer notched his 1,000th career victory and collected his 83rd title with a seesawing 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-4 win over Raonic in the Brisbane International final.

West Indies beat South Africa in world record chase

Chris Gayle powered the West Indies to the highest score by a team batting second in Twenty20 internationals on Sunday, sealing a 2-0 series win in South Africa.

EPL: Alexis Sanchez boosts Arsenal's top-four bid

Alexis Sanchez delivered a majestic display as Arsenal closed the gap in the race for a top four finish in the Premier League with a 3-0 victory over Stoke.

BUSINESS

Have promises to keep: Modi to CEOs

About 200 top CEOs descended at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) in the state capital on Sunday evening for the first-ever global CEO conclave addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Aadhaar, mobiles can cut delivery costs: Bimal Jalan

In an interview to TOI, chairman of the panel Bimal Jalan says tackling food subsidies is tough and backs the idea of using technology to reduce cost of delivering government services. Excerpts:

Alibaba eyes $550m stake in Paytm owner One97

China’s Alibaba Group Holding and its unit Alipay are in advanced talks to buy a stake for about $550 million in India’s One97 Communications, which owns an online payment platform, sources directly involved in the transaction said.