[wanabidii] Top Headlines: India Inc frets over Narendra Modi govt's fading sheen

Daily Newsletter | Wednesday, April 08, 2015 TOP HEADLINES MORE » India Inc frets over Narendra Modi govt’s fading sheen India Inc’s confidence in the Modi government, about to complete a year later next month, seems to be dipping. VK Singh in new row, calls media 'presstitutes' Union minister General V K Singh ran into a fresh row on Tuesday as he was criticized by several political parties for describing the media as 'presstitutes'. India among top 5 MBA destinations now: Study Good news for Indian B-schools, as the country comes among the top five preferred study destinations worldwide, ahead of countries like Hong Kong, Germany, Singapore, Netherlands and Australia. CITIES MORE » Railway staff strike in Bengaluru leaves thousands stranded for 2 hrs Acting in unison railway employees have turned off the operation and control systems at all 188 stations under the Bengaluru preventing any kind of train movement between 7pm and 8.15pm. Law student found hanging in hostel room in Jaipur A 21-year-old girl committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling of her hostel room in Amity University premises situated in Chandwaji area on Jaipur Delhi National Highway on Tuesday. Chennai biker drops Rs 1 lakh, auto driver returns it Setting an example of honesty, an auto driver returned a bag containing Rs 1.03 lakh which dropped off from a motorcycle on Vaidyanathan Bridge in Vyasarpadi on Wednesday afternoon. TECH MORE » Lenovo A7000 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G, Moto G (2nd Gen), others We compare the new Lenovo A7000 with its toughest rivals, namely Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G, Micromax Yu Yureka, Huawei Honor 4X, Moto G (Gen 2) to see their strengths and weaknesses. Microsoft Lumia 640XL review Is the Lumia 640XL the best mid-range phablet available in the market? Samsung Galaxy S6 edge review If money is really not a problem for you, then Samsung Galaxy S6 edge is the best smartphone with best camera and performance that you can buy right now. SPORTS MORE » IPL 2015 kicks off with glitzy opening ceremony after rain delay Heavy rain failed to dampen the spirit of 'City of Joy' as a dazzling Bollywood-style opening ceremony kick started the eighth edition of Indian Premier League. Sachin Tendulkar takes centrestage at Eden Gardens Sachin Tendulkar took the centrestage as the Mumbai Indians 'icon' was seen giving a pep talk to his team before getting into a long chat with Virat Kohli. Dhoni is arrogant, will beg one day, Yograj Singh says "Dhoni was nothing. He has become a God in cricket just because of media. Media has crowned him as a great which he never deserved", Yograj Singh said. BUSINESS MORE » Top 3 banks cut rates after RBI’s tough talk A quarter percentage point reduction in interest rates would reduce the equated monthly instalment on a 20-year Rs 50 lakh home loan by Rs 850. Quikr raises over 900 crore in fresh funding Online classifieds portal Quikr has raised $150 million (over Rs 900 crore) in a new financing round led by existing investors Tiger Global and AB Kinnevik, the company said Tuesday. Hong Kong-based Steadview Capital, the only new investor boarding the six-year-old company, is learnt to have put in $25 million. Apple’s India revenue hits $1bn in FY15 Apple didn’t take India seriously in the early years of the global iPhone-iPad rage. ENTERTAINMENT MORE » Sunny Leone: I can’t erase the internet Sunny Leone has fantasies too — food fantasies! Karan Tacker, Krystle D’Souza in Nach Baliye? Karan Tacker and Krystle D’Souza have been approached to participate in the dance reality show Nach Baliye, say sources. The production house is also in talks with Iqbal Khan and his wife Sneha. According to sources, “The earlier seasons of the show had 11 jodis, and even for this season, the makers wanted 11 couples. When TV celebs locked-lips in public TV stars, who are an idol for many and are known by their on-screen names don't shy away when it comes to showing their love for the partners. Other Newsletters from TOI: Entertainment | Tech | Movie Reviews | Life & Style To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here. Copyright 2014 Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service

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