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Interim Budget 2019: India attracted massive FDI worth $ 239 bn in last 5 years: FM

This period also witnessed a rapid liberalisation of the FDI policy allowing most FDI to come through the automatic route, says Piyush Goyal during the Interim Budget from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2sY38kT

Interim Budget 2019: Fiscal deficit to be at 3.4% of GDP this year, says Piyush Goyal

Presenting the Interim Budget for 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha, Mr. Goyal said the GDP growth in the last 5 years had been higher than under any previous governments. from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2DN3mSf

How is economy growing when unemployment rate at highest, asks P. Chidambaram

Former finance minister P. Chidambaram on Friday raised doubts over the GDP figures, wondering how the economy is growing at 7% when the unemployment from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2Gjq6uu

RBI lifts curbs on three PSBs

Banks exit PCA after capital infusion, fall in net NPA ratio from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2Uq6M2K

Centre firm on FDI rules deadline

New norms take effect today; Amazon to ensure minimal impact on consumers from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2t2pOQR

National Sample Survey Office’s unemployment data confirm crisis on the ground: experts

“The NSSO findings are not surprising, but they are alarming. The trends of rising unemployment were already visible,” said Amit Basole, lead author of a report, “State of Working India, 2018”. from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2SfRTmg

Subsidised LPG price cut by ₹1.46; non-subsidised rate reduced by ₹30 a cylinder

This is the third straight monthly reduction in LPG rate. from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2CYHQrV

GDP growth rate for 2017-18 revised upwards to 7.2%

Earlier, the CSO in its advance estimate had pegged the GDP growth rate for 2018-19 at 7.2 per cent. from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2sXr2Nn

Weight Loss: Three Diet Hacks To Lose Weight Without Exercising

If your weight is an issue for you and are looking to shed that extra flab around your waist, then a few diet hacks and tips can come to your rescue. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2RXow91

FSSAI Bans Use Of Staple Pins In Tea Bags From June 30

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), looking at the widespread use of tea bags, has taken cognisance of the potentially harmful staple pins used in packaging tea leaves in tea... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2MIzsRU

Drink This Four-Ingredient Healing Drink To Fight Cold And Flu This Winter

In order to keep cold and flu at bay, all you need are these four ingredients - ginger, lemon, honey and mint. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2TjAA0U

Ayurveda Secrets: Five Tips To Use These Kitchen Ingredients For Strong Hair

Fortunately, we also know a plenty of desi hair-care remedies handed down to us by Ayurveda that could help heal damaged hair naturally. Here are trusted Ayurvedic tips that can come in handy for you: from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2BePiz5

Sonth Ke Ladoos For Winter: Make This Dry Ginger Sweet To Boost Immunity

Ginger powder, or sonth, is used in a number of sweets and savouries. It not only enhances the flavour but also makes them more nutritious. Sonth is also made into ladoos in Indian households and are... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2MEVCo4

Govt. may ask taxmen to file GST profiteering pleas

Currently, only consumers file plaints from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2HzaeX8

I-T dept. confiscated benami assets worth ₹6,900 crore under anti-benami law

The Income Tax Department has confiscated assets worth ₹6,900 crore till now as part of its action under the anti-benami transactions law, the agency from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2sTw9Ox

Celeb Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary Shares Green Alkaline Juice Recipe

Celebrity nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary shared the recipe of a green alkaline juice with ingredients including celery, cucumber, ginger, lemon and Himalayan salt. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2HE8Fay

Rupee slips 12 paise to 71.22 against USD in early trade

Forex traders said strengthening US dollar against some currencies overseas weighed on the local unit. from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2Sg47Lu

FM Piyush Goyal discusses steps to promote lending to MSME, agri sectors

Finance Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday discussed with heads of State-owned banks steps to promote lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MS from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2G4Ih7b

Malaika Arora's Morning Coffee Is Weight Loss And Ketogenic-Friendly!

Malaika Arora is a fitness icon in her own right and today she shared a picture of her 'fat first' coffee on her Instagram page, making us wonder whether the diva also likes to add butter in her... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2FUjaVx

Ananya Panday Spent Her Sunday With The Only Relationship That Matters!

Ananya Panday yesterday posted a picture on Instagram of herself spending some quality time with 'the only relationship that matters'. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2G5mUmo

My Journey So Far - Of Allaying Fears And Conquering Dreams

My Ironman story: Success is not a destination, it's a journey and mine has been full of hardships. But, when I look back at my journey, it only fills my heart with pride. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2B9b33d

Flight Attendants Bake Cake For Vicky Kaushal To Celebrate Uri Success

Vicky Kaushal recently got a special surprise when a number of flight attendants in his recent flight baked him a cake and also presented him with a handwritten note that said, "How's the josh? Happy... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2HA6WCV

Shibani Dandekar Shows Love To Junk Food: Her Fans Have Just One Question

Shibani Dandekar shared a picture of herself eating a whole lot of junk food, on Instagram. Commenters were all concerned about just one thing... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2Uk4bY3

Declining pepper price puts growers in south India in stress

Local produce hit by low duties that aid cheaper imports from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2Uj9mHC

Budget wand may grant farm and tax sops

Income support for farmers to the tune of ₹1.5 lakh crore expected; salaried class may get a breather from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2DC0zep

Budget may provide ₹4,000-cr capital infusion for PSU general insurers

The upcoming Budget may have a provision for ₹4,000-crore capital infusion for the public sector general insurance companies to shore up their capital from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2S8wsDv

High usage of ITC comes under taxman’s scanner

GST shortfall prompts Centre to act from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2HCf5XB

‘GDP growth may slow to 6.6% in H1’

The Indian economy is likely to lose steam and may grow at 6.6% in the first half of 2019 from 7.4% a year ago, on account of global slowdown and the from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2WmU0Ug

‘Agri sector should be boosted through credit flows’

PM’s Economic Advisory Council feels sector should be supported by schemes such as MGNREGS from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2S9V2nA

Now, Donald Trump wants India to cut duties on American whisky

Last February, India has slashed the customs duty on imported motorcycles like Harley-Davidson. from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2MxFvIJ

TRAI firm on rolling out new DTH tariffs from Feb. 1, issues notice to TATA Sky

Will ensure customers pay only for channels they want, reduce litigation, says regulatory body chief from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2B2bBI9

Dopamine Diet For Weight Loss: A Diet That Promises To Also Make You Happy

Dopamine Diet For Weight Loss: It is based around the principle of consuming foods that boost the production of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Here's how it works. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2FX8Xqx

Hotel Delmaar: Quaint And Cosy With Comforting Flavours

Hotel Delmaar is the newest entrant at Delhi's Select Citywalk Mall. Modeled around quaint European restaurants built for travellers in sleepy old towns, Hotel Delmaar comes from the team that runs... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2G0s9U8

Heres What Janhvi Kapoor's 'Breakfast For Champions' Looks Like!

Janhvi Kapoor shared a picture of her 'breakfast for champions' on her Instagram page and we would certainly not advise you to eat like her! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2TdCkZz

RBI okays Ravneet Gill as Yes Bank MD & CEO

Told to join before March 1 from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2Tdm22H

Dubai start-up summit opens doors for Indian entrepreneurs

India-leg winners can participate from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2HDeTaO

Cabinet gives nod to set up GST Appellate Tribunal

It will serve as a dispute resolution forum for Centre, States from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2MrANfN

Winter Diet Tips: 4 Reasons To Eat Pine Nuts Like Shilpa Shetty Kundra

Shilpa Shetty posted a picture of her on-set salad meal, which inspired us yet again. The diva's very seasonal salad contains rocket leaves, beetroot, goat cheese and pine nuts in a dressing made from... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2T7uz7m

#NewRestaurantAlert: Cibamor's Authentic European Spread Is A Gourmet Surprise

One the latest entrants in the vibrant foodscape of the Connaught Place, New Delhi, Cibamor is a modern European Bistro that is sure to strike a fond chord with the gourmands of the city looking to... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2B0YZRB

This 24K Gold-Plated Ice-Cream Has 17 Ingredients And Looks Like A Dream

Huber and Holly is an ice-cream parlour in Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Mumbai that is selling a 24K gold-plated ice-cream called The Mighty Midas that is priced at a whopping INR 1000! Read on to know... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2RaE1oG

Almonds For Skin: Three DIY Almond Face Masks For Winter Skin Care

id you know that almonds could also do wonders to your skin, if applied topically? Yes, that's right! As we know that almonds are packed with vitamin E - they help keep our skin hydrated and further... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2R4cc1i

Centre’s debt-to-GDP falls, States’ rises

While Centre’s total debt as percentage of GDP fell to 46.5% in 2017-18, States’ debt rose to 24% from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2DqWdXj

‘Super star’ firms giving a lot for free, but will it continue asks Raghuram Rajan

The former RBI governor said that we all know nothing is free, so it needs to be known who is paying for it when consumers get it for free from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2Dtzgmv

IL&FS crisis: Govt to seek special dispensation from Reserve Bank

Following the crisis at IL&FS late last year that raised concerns over liquidity in the system, the corporate affairs ministry had superseded its board. from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2T2wo5o

How To Make Guava Chutney (Amrood Ki Chutney) At Home

Guava chutney is slightly spicy, tangy and pungent in taste - a perfect accompaniment with your chilla, sandwich, idli or cutlets. And the best part is that this yummy side dish can be prepared in... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2AWyL2G

A Conversation With Mallika Basu, Author Of 'Masala: Indian Cooking For Modern Living'

Indian-origin food writer Mallika Basu is in the country for the national launch of her book 'Masala: Indian Cooking for Modern Living' (Bloomsbury, 31 May 2018). NDTV Food caught up with her for a... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2FNJVdr

FSSAI Takes Action Against 'Fake Videos' And News On Food Safety In India

A number of videos showing plastic rice, plastic vegetables and condiments in India, have been going viral on social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter. FSSAI has expressed concern about... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2MpczCL

Indian economy poised to pick up in 2019, says IMF

IMF in its January World Economy Outlook update said India would remain the fastest growing major economies of the world. from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2T5lxrv

Sagarika Ghatge's 'Breakfast Essentials' Are Perfect For Weight Loss!

Sagarika Ghatge is back from a holiday and is seemingly eating healthy. Take a look at her healthy breakfast meal that is just perfect for a weight loss diet! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2AUnMa7

Ayushmann Khurrana Celebrates Wife Tahira Kashyap's Birthday With A Delicious Cake (See Pics)

Ayushmann Khurrana's wife Tahira Kashyap is celebrating her birthday today. Here's a look at their heart-warming birthday celebrations and her delicious birthday cake! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2CwWneg

China's 2018 economic growth sinks to 3-decade low

Growth in investment, retail spending and factory activity all declined, the National Bureau of Statistics reported from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2FLa2BH

India’s richest 1% get richer by 39% in 2018; just 3% rise for bottom-half: Oxfam

At Davos, Oxfam said this increasing inequality is undermining the fight against poverty, damaging economies and fuelling public anger across the globe from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2U4braa

'Food Revolution Is Going On In India', Marco Pierre White Speaks To NDTV

Marco Pierre White is in Mumbai to judge a competition that will see the best chefs of India battle for the top position from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2FHH1I3

RBI: on the horns of a dilemma

Must the central bank cut interest rates or only change its stance in the February policy review? from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2TbP1Uo

FPI outflow crosses ₹4,000 cr in January so far

Foreign investors have pulled out more than ₹4,000 crore from the Indian capital markets so far in January, highlighting their cautious stance toward from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2Mj7dc7

‘Taxpayers shell out extra ₹20,000, on average per year’

Analysis by ClearTax finds 90% of women not optimising tax savings; lack of awareness, liquidity at financial year end cited from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2Cz1pa0

In Argentina crisis, firms do everything to cut costs - except fire workers

Reducing the workforce to cut costs can dramatically increase costs and push a company into bankruptcy from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2FJln5b

Shutdown dims consumer-driven economic growth outlook in U.S.

Fed officials, economists fear consumer boom may be on the cusp of a reversal from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2MkKPz7

#NewRestaurantAlert: 7 New Restaurants In Delhi NCR And Mumbai

Our list of exciting new restaurants in Delhi NCR and Mumbai, you should try out this month! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2HmpBlI

Super Blood Wolf Moon: Date, Timings, Healthy Diet Practices To Follow

Super Blood Wolf Moon 2019 is the only total lunar eclipse to take place this year. Here's all you need to know about the dates, timings, places of visibility and diet practices that you should follow... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2RYAhuM

Foods To Eat And Avoid In Winters If You Have Asthma

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airways of the lungs that become inflamed, narrow or swell up which makes it difficult to breathe. Cold air that we breathe induces a... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2QY6aiz

Shilpa Shetty's Healthy Morning Meal Has An Underrated Secret Ingredient

Shilpa Shetty Kundra shared the recipe of her healthy morning breakfast, which had oats, almond milk, seeds, fruits and a secret ingredient! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2SZbrZ3

SEBI moots creating commodity indices

Futures contracts can be introduced on such indices, says markets regulator from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2QPPEBi

Happy Birthday Sidharth Malhotra: Diet Lessons From The Spunky 34-Year-Old!

Jabariya Jodi actor Sidharth Malhotra turns 34 today. Here's a lowdown on what kind of diet he follows to keep fit! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2DdvXzK

BJP does not consider govt's fiscal deficit target as sacrosanct, says party spokesperson

Increasing the income tax exemption limit for individuals was also being considered for the interim budget, according to a BJP spokesperson. from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2VVuLbK

Serai: A Culinary Cocktail Bar With Global Flavours 

Serai, by AD Singh's Olive Group, is an impressive addition to restaurant space. Serai has been around for a few months now and pegs itself as a 'Culinary Cocktail Bar.' A good tipple is at the heart... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2QQGuof

Indra Nooyi being considered to lead World Bank: report

India-born Indra Nooyi, the former CEO of global beverage giant PepsiCo, is being considered by the White House for the new World Bank president, acc from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2SWQOg5

Shraddha Kapoor Shows Us How To Eat Carb-Rich Sweet Potatoes

Shraddha Kapoor shared a picture of her on-the-go meal- a bowl of spiced, cooked sweet potatoes. Here's why you should eat this carb-rich food too! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2TQExK5

Flaxseeds For Hair Growth: Benefits And Easy Way To Prepare Natural Flaxseed Hair Gel

Flaxseeds for hair: The nutritious superfood can also help you get beautiful, healthy and gorgeous hair. Here's how to make flaxseeds hair gel at home for stronger, longer hair. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2HaUw4b

PCA banks’ fate hangs on Q4 show

Capital, provisioning estimates to help BFS decide on exits from PCA framework from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2sqAbOc

‘PE, VC investments, exits scale new peaks’

Eight $1-billion-plus deals were recorded in 2018 alone, says EY report from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2TPSOGT

Having Guests Over? 6 Delicious Recipes For A Typical Pongal Lunch Meal

Pongal, also known as Thai Pongal, is celebrated on the day the sun begins to move northwards, similar to the popular harvest festival of the North - Makar Sankranti. The period is called Uttarayanam... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2RwIAPm

Watch: Shilpa Shetty Reveals How She Burns Off Calories From Sweets!

Shilpa Shetty Kundra binged on her favourite Indian sweets and also revealed how she was planning to burn off those calories! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2D8So99

Petrol price breaches ₹70-mark in Delhi, diesel crosses ₹64

Petrol price breached the ₹70 a litre-mark and diesel crossed ₹64-mark on Monday after rates were hiked for the fifth consecutive day on rising inpu from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2SUxpfG

6 Natural Ingredients For Soft and Nourished Skin In Winters

For years, I have maintained that our skin is like Mother Earth; it requires nourishment otherwise it gets parched and many a time the skin starts to look leathery and dull. Moisturise, moisturise and... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2AIWymO

WPI inflation at 8-month low of 3.80% in December on softening fuel, food prices

Inflation based on wholesale prices fell to a eight-month low of 3.80% in December 2018, on softening prices of fuel and some food items. The Wholes from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2AJCO22

Paddy farmer ‘seeds’ a success story

Praseed Kumar reaps good profits by selling seeds of rare rice varieties from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2Rorx1E

A forgettable festival season for auto sector

But falling fuel prices, year-end discounts helped spur sentiment in the last half of December from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2TOmFjk

RBI warns of NPA spike in MUDRA loans

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised a red flag over spike in non—peforming assets (NPAs) under the government’s flagship scheme to support micr from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2SR4CsD

Auditor is govt. nominee for ICSI central council

Auditor is govt. nominee for ICSI central council S. Santhanakrishnan, chartered accountant, has been appointed by the government as its nominee in th from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2M4ROMJ

#NewRestaurantAlert: Azure Hospitality's Hotel Delmaar To Open In Saket Next Week

Hotel Delmaar is Azure Hospitality's latest offering that is all set to open in Select City Walk, Saket, next week. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2Rj8ndD

Industrial growth falls to 17-month low to 0.5% in November

The manufacturing sector, which constitutes 77.63% of the index, recorded a contraction of 0.4% in November as against a growth of 10.4% a year ago. from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2TMwlLb

GST burden on small businesses eased

Threshold for businesses in most States doubled to ₹40 lakh; small firms allowed to file annual returns from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2Rjx9u4

IL&FS exposure drags profit growth of Bandhan Bank

Lender marks loan as NPA, makes ₹384.95 crore provision from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2M7El6Q

Watch: Drashti Dhami Cuts Her Birthday Cake While Grooving To Lamberghini

Hindi daily soap actor Drashti Dhami rang in her 34th birthday with a late night party with friends. Take a look at her birthday celebrations. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2Fli6sF

GST Council increases exemption limit, extends composition scheme to services

GST Council allows Kerala to collect cess for up to two years on intra-state supplies to fund the flood relief work. from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2SO0B84

Happy Birthday Hrithik Roshan: A Peak At His Diet And Fitness Regime

Super 30 actor Hrithik Roshan turns 45 today. Here's a peak into his diet and fitness regime that will inspire you to get going! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2TDidnl

Happy Birthday Hrithik Roshan: His Fun Foodie Side Is Too Cute To Miss

Hrithik Roshan keeps his fans posted with his adorable food moments (mostly with family) on Instagram. We grabbed hold of the top ones! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2FezwF0

‘Private consumption, a $6 tn opportunity’

However, India has to address critical societal challenges to take advantage, says a WEF study from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2VG4ZrR

Tokenisation may aid safe digital transactions

System will ensure reduction in chances for fraud, say industry players from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2QyVXZZ

Tax threshold among key GST meet agenda

Rate cut for under construction properties, composition scheme for small service providers on cards from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2TEjevb

CII for doubling I-T exemption to ₹5 lakh, hiking 80C deduction limit

Industry chamber CII has urged the government to double the income tax exemption threshold to ₹5 lakh and increase the deduction limit under Section from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2H37eSI

Skies darkening over global economy: World Bank

The World Bank’s Janurary 2019 report highlights how precarious the current economic juncture is. from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2SJ5j7h

'Uri' Actor Vicky Kaushal Was Eating This Desi Delicacy In Delhi

Vicky Kaushal is in no mood to miss out on Delhi's drool-worthy offering, which is perhaps why he treated himself with a sumptuous plate of chole bhature within minutes of landing in Delhi. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2VFh8gs

World Bank pegs India’s GDP growth at 7.3 % in 2018-19

India will continue to be the fastest growing major economy in the world, according to the World Bank from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2QzddOv

GST returns non-filers grow faster than tax base

Task overwhelms some, a few tend to be devious: analysts from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2sh4Ux3

Happy Birthday Farhan Akhtar: Diet And Fitness Secrets Of The 45-Year-Old

Farhan Akhtar turns 45 on January 9, 2019. Here is a look into the super fit actor, director, producer, singer and songwriter! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2QtDIF3

Nandan Nilekani to head five-member RBI panel on digital payments

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed a five-member panel headed by Nandan Nilekani to suggest ways improve digital payments in the country. The com from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2SIdX5Y

Gita Gopinath joins IMF as its first female chief economist

“Among the research issues that I would like to push, one would be understanding the role of dominant currencies like the dollar in international trade and finance.” from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2LUWXXo

10% quota Bill may fail legal test

Economic backwardness cannot be the sole criterion, nine-judge Constitution Bench has ruled from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2LXJRIQ

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's Celebration Continues With Delicious Food

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are on a celebratory spree after India's historic win against Australia in the latest Test series. Here's how they're celebrating the win! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2CW92J3

10% quota Bill may fail legal test

Economic backwardness cannot be the sole criterion, nine-judge Constitution Bench has ruled from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2H0zvtf

Govt. says GDP to grow at 7.2% for FY19

Growth in second half may slide to 6.8% from the 7.6% clocked in the first six months from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2LU171K

Agriculture, manufacturing to push GDP grow to 7.2% in 2018-19: CSO

The CSO estimate is, however, a bit lower than 7.4% growth projected by the Reserve Bank for the current fiscal from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2LTbhzR

GST can boost direct, indirect tax collections, say experts

‘Govt. is also trying to improve revenues via sources such as PSU dividends’ from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2CS1Opn

Tender Coconut: Rich In Nutrients And A Great Ingredient For Desserts

Tender coconut bits are commonly referred to as young coconut meat in the West and make an interesting ingredient for desserts. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2C3UghP

Malaika Arora Is Drinking This Probiotic Drink; 3 Reasons Why You Should Too

Malaika Arora shared a story on Instagram where she was drinking kombucha tea. Kombucha is a fermented, lightly fizzy, little alcoholic, and sweetened dark-hued tea, which is known for many health... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2FbGDkB

Ranveer Singh Is A Fan of Samosas Sold At This Iconic Theatre In Mumbai!

Ranveer Singh posted an Instagram story holding a samosa and captioned it "#gaiety ka samosa #essential". from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2CUF1cE

Bipasha Basu's Adorable Reaction To Her Birthday Cake Is All of Us! (See Pics)

Actress Bipasha Basu is celebrating her 40th birthday today. Basu rang in the celebrations with her family. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2FfY42D

Banks get a breather on bad loans

RBI’s latest financial stability report indicates that Indian banks’ bad loan crisis could be peaking out from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2Fa05gV

The Role Of Magnesium In Maintaining One's Health

As a vital component of the immune system, magnesium aids in keeping a number of illnesses at bay such as asthma, diabetes, insomnia, high blood pressure, constipation, depression, migraines and more. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2se6kbU

Weight Loss: These 3 Protein-Rich Filling Foods May Help Keep Cravings At Bay

To help keep cravings at bay, you can add certain foods in your diet that are quite filling, thanks to their protein content. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2LVb7rq

‘$10-rise in crude impacts inflation by 49-58 bps’

Price rise hits CAD, higher GDP growth won’t help: RBI study from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2AxuQt0

Fed is flexible, aware of risks, Powell tells markets

Message heard on Wall St, indices surge 3.5% to 2-week high from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2Twi7ho

Yen’s surge, a red flag for world markets, global economy

Historically, large yen gains in short periods have preceded global market stress from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2CQpbj4

This Was The Most Ordered Indian Dish Of 2018, According To Zomato India

Online food delivery company Zomato has released some interesting food trends that it mapped in 2018. Here are some of the most surprising and some not-so-surprising ones from Zomato India! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2CQ0yDp

Surya Grahan 2019: Diet Myths Related To Partial Solar Eclipse Busted

The first partial solar eclipse of 2019 is going to take place on January 5th-6th 2019. Here are some common misconceptions related to food and eating practices during an eclipse and why they should... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2TxYIwx

RBI limits customer liability in fraudulent PPI transactions

Issuer to bear loss that occurs after transaction is reported from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2BZTO47

Weight Loss: Diet Tips To Create Calorie Deficit And Lose Weight Quickly

Want to lose weight and achieve your body goals in the New Year? Here are some diet tips to create a calorie deficit in a healthy and effective manner! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2Vrpk3S

Happy Birthday Deepika Padukone: 5 Diet And Fitness Lessons From The Diva

Deepika Padukone turns 33 on January 5, 2019 and here are some diet and fitness lessons from the diva that you just can't miss. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2VvxtEj

Bengaluru's Best Restaurants 2018 | Bengaluru's Best Dining Experience

Bengaluru's truly cosmopolitan nature, large expat audience, buzzing tech start-ups and creative chefs have all played their part. It's why it's not easy to restrict the city's top restaurants to a... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2TsQntF

Pics: Rohman Shawl Cut His Birthday Cake With Sushmita Sen's Daughters

Sushmita Sen's boyfriend Rohman Shawl is celebrating his 28th birthday today and he cut his birthday cake with Sen's daughters Alisah and Renee. See pics inside! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2RccDLN

‘₹70,000 cr. recovery likely by March from 12 big IBC cases’

Bhushan, Essar cases in advanced stage of resolution, Jaitley writes in blog from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2R5CqFj

Ease capital requirements for banks: House panel

Stringent RBI norms unrealistic, unwarranted, says report from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2TrmKcb

Global headwinds continue to spook Indian markets

World stocks slump on Apple warning from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2s64MR9

RBI scales down printing of ₹2,000 note to minimum: Finance Ministry official

The senior official said the RBI and the government from time to time decides on the quantum of currency to be printed on the basis of money in circulation from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2QmiKb2

Bhumi Pednekar Is Indulging In Loads Of Chocolate In London

Bhumi Pednekar is vacationing with her sister in London. She posted a number of snpashots from her visit to the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2AuBH6j

U.K. Sinha to head RBI panel on MSME revival

Eight-member committee to submit report in June from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2CMbOAB

RBI ‘eyes’ solution to read denominations

Mulls tech to help visually challenged from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2GQvd7r

China growth woes roil Indian markets

Major Asian indices shed 1-3%; Sensex loses 520 points intraday; rupee slumps 1% against dollar from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2s39HlR

#NewRestaurantAlert: With 11 Decadent Food Stations, The Market Place Is Bringing The World On Your P

With 11 food stations tucked together in a food market like set up, the Market Place allows you to take a stroll around the property, pick and customise the cuisine or food of your choice at the... from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2Rr5oPp

Direct tax-GDP ratio in FY18 best in 10 years: Finance Ministry

‘Demonetisation led to formalisation of the economy and was a blow to the black money’ from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2F1z52V

Priyanka Chopra And Sophie Turner Bond Over Pizza In Switzerland: See Pic

Priyanka Chopra Jonas spent her Christmas and New Year's vacationing with family. She spent some quality time with her future sister-in-law Sophie Turner, eating pizzas in Switzerland. from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2R2mmUN

GST Council to meet on Jan 10; to consider 5% GST on under-construction flats

The GST Council is slated to meet on January 10 to discuss lowering GST on under-construction flats and houses to 5%, as well as hiking exemption thr from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2s14Otq

Ranveer Singh's Reaction To Deepika Padukone Dosa Is Hilarious

A U.S. restaurant called Dosa Labs has named a dosa after Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh couldn't help but react to it. Here's what he thought! from NDTV Food - Latest http://bit.ly/2TpfRs8

Reserve Bank relaxes debt recast norms for MSMEs

Loans of up to ₹25 crore eligible for relaxation of provision from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2CJQD27

‘Banks unfairly charged for soiled notes’

Panel questions rationale behind move; says banks stretched to help Centre post note ban from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2Ap5g9s

GST collections down for second month in a row

At ₹94,726 cr. in December, it is lower than the ₹97,637 cr. collected in November from The Hindu - Economy http://bit.ly/2ArlNd8

SH 2 I Grew Up In A Kotha: What This Man Has Become Is An

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‘My mother worked as a courtesan’ I grew up in-between boarding schools in Kurseong-Darjeeling and now erased from memory and history-the kothas of Bowbazaar, Calcutta, and Congress House, Bombay, where my mother worked as a courtesan or who you call a tawaif, or a baiji, says Manish Gaekwad. from Daily Bhaskar http:///news/TOP-HDLN-sh-2-5817274-PHO.html?ref=rss