29 Jul 2015

Anshu Gupta, Sanjay Chaturvedi: Ramon Magsaysay awardees

Anshu Gupta and Sanjiv Chaturvedi from India are among the winners of Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2015.

$100 Mn from Goldman Sachs and others for Pepperfry

In the 4th round of funding, Pepperfry, the online furniture retailer got a $100 million (about Rs 642 crore) investment from Goldman Sachs, Zodius Technology Fund, Bertelsmann India Investments and Norwest Venture Partners.

Sprinting victory for Dutee Chand: cleared to compete

The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) cleared Indian sprinter Dutee Chand to compete in national and international athletics events in a landmark judgement, which may have far reaching consequences.

28 Jul 2015

Second innings for Swati Maliwal as DCW chief

Swati Maliwal took charge as the Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), along with three other members.

Valcambi bought by Rajesh Exports in $400mn deal

Valcambi, the world's biggest gold refining company was bought in an all-cash deal worth $400 million by Rajesh Exports Ltd.

In Ethiopia, Obama highlights human rights concerns

Obama's two-day visit to Ethiopia started on Monday, where he attended the state dinner with Ethiopian PM Hailemariam Desalegn.

Following Gurdaspur, more terrorist attacks feared

The Gurdaspur attack seems similar to a number of attacks that have taken place in Jammu recently, with the same pattern as this one.