Malaysia Airlines cuts fuel surcharge, lowers return faresNEW DELHI - Malaysia Airlines Monday announced a huge 53 percent reduction in the fuel surcharge, bringing down return fares from India to Malaysia to an all-inclusive Rs.16,528 from Tuesday. Advani says, 21 century will belong to IndiaAMRITSAR - Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate and senior leader Lal Krishna Advani on Monday said that the 21st century will belong to India even though in the last century it belonged to the United States, United Kingdom or Russia. Delhi Stock Exchange extends Amnesty Scheme till June, 2009Mumbai, May 11, 2009: Delhi Stock Exchange (DSE), the second largest stock exchange in India in terms of listed scrips, has announced the extension of its amnesty scheme. The amnesty scheme, which is aimed at reviving the inactive scrips, will also help the companies to waive off full amount of reinstatement fees along with waiving of condonation fees for non-publication or filing of various notices and quarterly results, and waiving of processing fees.. Despite rate rise, cost-cutting, Postal Service could run out of money by year’s endWASHINGTON — The post office wants two more pennies for your thoughts. Moscow, NATO seek to limit damage to relations after expelling each other’s envoysMOSCOW — Russia and NATO sought to limit damage to their relationship Wednesday, after expelling each other’s envoys and despite Moscow’s criticism of military exercises in former Soviet Georgia. Report: Russia to expel 2 Canadian diplomats in response to NATO’s expulsion of RussiansMOSCOW — Russia will expel two Canadian diplomats in retaliation for NATO’s recent expulsion of two Russian envoys from the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels, a Russian news agency quoted a Foreign Ministry official as saying Wednesday. Coffee selling heats up at McDonald’s, Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts with new ads, price cutsNEW YORK — Specialty coffee retailers, now including the nation’s biggest hamburger chain, are hoping new ad campaigns and price cuts that start this week will entice more latte lovers to take a sip. Mexico prepares to reopen businesses, schools as some health officials fear swine flu reboundMEXICO CITY — Mexico announced a return to “normalcy” on Monday, preparing to reopen businesses and schools even as the virus sickened more than 1,400 people in 20 countries. UN Security Council to discuss Middle East conflictNEW YORK - Russia, which took over the presidency of the UN Security Council in May, called Monday for a debate on the Middle East with the intention to foster a ‘new impetus’ for peace prospects in the region. Athletes at Tampa high school to miss state track meet after swine flu worries closes schoolsTAMPA, Fla. — Athletes from a Tampa high school were told on Monday they are being pulled from the upcoming state track meet because of a swine flu threat at their school. Mexico lowers flu alert level, while world health officials weigh raising pandemic levelMEXICO CITY — Mexican officials lowered their swine flu alert level in the capital on Monday and said they will allow universities, cafes, museums and libraries to reopen this week, even as the number of confirmed cases topped 1,200 worldwide. Mexico criticizes ‘repressive’ quarantines abroad, declares swine flu epidemic on the waneMEXICO CITY — Mexico announced a return to “normalcy” on Monday, preparing to reopen businesses and schools even as the virus sickened more than 1,200 people in 20 countries. World health officials said the global epidemic is still in its early stages, and that a pandemic could be declared in the days to come. But Mexico’s president said it was waning at its epicenter, justifying Wednesday’s end to a five-day nationwide shutdown he credits for reducing the spread of the new virus. A.R. Rahman, Nandan Nilekani on Time 100 listWASHINGTON - Oscar winning Indian music director A.R. Rahman of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ fame, his Sri Lankan co-performer M.I.A. of the hit ‘O Saya’ song and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani have made it to the Time 100 list of the World’s Most Influential People. From Alabama to New York, swine flu prompts cancellations and rescheduling of sports eventsMONTGOMERY, Ala. — The swine flu outbreak has forced the cancellation or postponement of sporting events across the country, affecting everything from prep contests in Texas and Alabama to a college baseball road trip in Delaware. Vote, get a ‘democracy discount’NEW DELHI - It’s raining discounts and other offers this May in the capital. And all you have to do to avail yourselves of them is to flaunt the ‘black-ink mark’ - proof that you have exercised your right to vote. Mayawati to launch campaign from KeralaLUCKNOW - Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati will launch her party’s election campaign from Kerala and will hold a series of public rallies till May 11. Key business and economic milestones for India in 2008 (To go with Yearender - 5)NEW DELHI - Following are some key economic, business and financial milestones in India during 2009: |
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