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Indian Rupee

From Politics & Policy May 15

Indian Rupee Rebounds After RBI Intervention, Foreign Banks' Profit Booking

The Indian rupee rebounded on Tuesday after Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) intervention and profit booking by foreign banks, and gained 20 paise.

Air India pilots' strike

From Politics & Policy May 15

Feuding Pilots On Board, Air India Looks Set For A Crash Landing

The latest crisis in Air India, India's state-owned airliner, began a week ago when striking pilots suddenly reported sick in huge numbers. The crisis has entered its eighth day Tuesday with the carrier cancelling 24 more flights even as no indication of a solution is seen on the horizon.

BSE Sensex

From Politics & Policy May 14

Indian Stocks Fall On Greek Political Crisis, High Inflation

Bombay Stock Exchange's Sensex lost more than 100 points Monday afternoon trade as the slump in European markets and a worse-than-expected inflation for April hit the markets hard.

The Dalai Lama

From Faith & Belief May 13

Dalai Lama Says Chinese Agents Are Training Tibetan Women To Poison Him

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has alleged that Chinese agents are plotting to kill him with the help of Tibetan women.

Spain’s Indignados Mark Anti-Austerity Protest Anniversary (PHOTOS)

From Politics & Policy May 13

Spain’s Indignados Mark Anti-Austerity Protest Anniversary [PHOTOS]

Tens of thousands of Spaniards protesting against the economic crisis and the austerity measures marched on the streets of different cities in the country Saturday to mark the first anniversary of the "Indignados" movement that ignited similar protests worldwide.

IN - Chicken and Chips

From Politics & Policy May 12

US Takes India To WTO Over Import Restrictions On US Poultry Products

The United States has approached the World Trade Organization (WTO) against India's import restrictions on US agricultural products.

Adidas Q1 Profit Beats Expectations, Shares Surge As Company Increases Forecast

From Economy May 12

Adidas Seeks Probe Into Reebok India Financial Irregularities

German sportswear company Adidas has filed a criminal complaint with the Indian law enforcing authorities seeking a probe into the alleged financial irregularities in its Indian arm Reebok India.

A pedestrian walks past the NASDAQ building in New York City

From Economy May 12

Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (HCKT, BRCD, MGAM, LEAP, XOMA , MTGE, CELL, CALL, EXXI, JBLU)

The top after-market NASDAQ gainers Friday were The Hackett Group, Inc., Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., Multimedia Games Holding Company, Inc., Leap Wireless International, Inc. and XOMA Corporation. The top after-market NASDAQ losers were: American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp, Brightpoint Inc., magicJack VocalTec Ltd.

Indian Rupee

From Politics & Policy May 11

Rupee Remains Volatile Despite RBI Intervention While India's Industrial Production Shows Surprising Decline

Despite RBI's desperate efforts to prop it up, rupee declined by 18 paise to reach 53.60 against dollar in the late morning trade on Friday. However, rupee stabilized in the later sessions at 53.54/55 before closing at 53.45 and India's industrial production surprisingly declined by 3.

A pedestrian walks past the NASDAQ building in New York City, April 30, 2010.

From Economy May 11

Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (ARNA, BRKS, OREX, MSPD, LEAP, ASYS, APEI, CDXS, NUAN, SCLN)

The top after-market NASDAQ gainers Thursday were: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Brooks Automation, Inc., Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc., Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. and Leap Wireless International, Inc. The top after-market NASDAQ losers were: Amtech Systems, Inc., American Public Education, Inc., Codexis, Inc., Nuance Communications, Inc. and SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.