[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Big dent in your savings as govt slashes PPF, NSC rates

Daily Newsletter | Saturday, March 19, 2016 TOP HEADLINES MORE » Big dent in your savings as govt slashes PPF, NSC rates A sharp reduction in small savings rates have always been a ticklish issue politically with Yashwant Sinha facing severe criticism when he cut rates as finance minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. Trump as Potus? World on tenterhooks The world’s 196 countries will doubtless accord the same respect for the United States if the American voters elect Donald Trump as president, but few candidates in US electoral history have caused so much consternation with the prospect of being elected to the White House. NRI sets up India's 1st gay marriage bureau The general belief is that most homosexuals tend to identify their own partners and settle with them. But Benhur Samson, who used to help gays with surrogacy in India till 2013, was surprised when he received requests from them regarding prospective life partners. CITIES MORE » Rohith memorial leaves Hyderabad varsity students divided Two months after Rohith Vemula's death, his memorial has left the student community at University of Hyderabad (UoH) deeply divided, with fault lines appearing prominently on social media platforms. India vs Pak: Scenes of anger for Eden tickets Angry demonstrations, ransacking of a makeshift counter for issuing tickets to members - the iconic Eden Gardens ground is witnessing unprecedented scenes, with fans willing to purchase tickets at even 20 times the printed price to watch Saturday's India-Pakistan World Twenty20 match. TECH MORE » 10 awesome hidden features in your Android smartphone Take a look at these 10 tips and tricks that will make you see your phone in a different light. WhatsApp for Android gets 2 new features WhatsApp has released two new features for Android users of its new 2.12.535 update, which was released earlier this month. Google is selling its robotics company: Bloomberg Alphabet Inc has put Boston Dynamics, part of its robotics division, up for sale for lack of revenue potential, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the plans. SPORTS MORE » World T20: Root gem seals 230-chase for England Chasing 230, England produced a chase for the ages with Roe Joot's 44-ball 83 making all the difference. India more dangerous now than before, says Ashwin Addressing a packed media contingent, Ashwin wasn't worried about all the permutations and combinations. He rather believes the New Zealand defeat has made India the side to look out for. WT20: New Zealand script dramatic win over Australia New Zealand produced yet another sublime bowling performance to pull off a second successive giant-slaying act, beating ODI world champions Australia by 8 runs in a dramatic ICC World Twenty20 clash. BUSINESS MORE » MFs to disclose agent fees to investors Come October, mutual fund (MF) investors will be able to see how much their MF agents have been earning for their services relating to the investments. Govt asks PSU banks to step up recoveries The move is seen as a way to dispel the notion that banks and the government are soft towards the promoters, many of whom enjoy lavish lifestyle despite their companies not repaying loans. Alibaba eyes offline play to expand India biz Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba plans a "direct entry" into the Indian market this year as the company looks at both online and offline play to increase its presence in one of the world's largest retail markets. ENTERTAINMENT MORE » TOIFA 2016 - Complete winners List Here's the complete list of winners of the prestigious TOIFA 2016 held at the Dubai Sports Complex, Dubai. Kangana's lawyer replies to Hrithik's statement The Hrithik Roshan-Kangana Ranaut legal tangle took a new turn after the actress’ lawyer Rizwan Siddiquee issued a statement in response to the superstar’s press statement. Other Newsletters from TOI: Breaking News | Digest | Tech | Entertainment | Movie Reviews | Life & Style Unsubscribe | To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here. Copyright 2016 Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service

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