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But nothing changes your child's behavior quite as quickly. 5h The Economic Times 6 Stocks gain on hopes of timely monsoon, rate cut The prediction of a timely monsoon gave Dalal Street a shot in the arm with key indices ending firm for the second straight day on Monday. 5h The Economic Times 1 No Fed rates hike: Bubble blowing to continue Their answer is that it usually takes at least three interest rate increases and as many as five to spark a slide in equities. 5h The Economic Times 5 PM’s reform speed is rightly slow, says Bhagwati PM’s reform speed is rightly slow, says Bhagwati Bhagwati says PM’s first-year policy approach has been broadly correct. But he needs to replace catchphrases like ‘$20-tn economy' with logical goals. 5h Entrepreneur: Latest Articles 42 In Today's World, Only the Constant Marketer Survives Today, thanks to mobile technology, we're in the midst of the true marketing revolution. And it has nothing to do with mobile ads. Consider a recent experience with Delta. I bought a ticket on the airline's website using my laptop. I phoned customer service to change my reservation. The airline texted me about a flight delay. I downloaded my boarding pass to my phone, checked in at the airport wi 5h The Times of India 4 Aruna Shanbaug, in coma for 42yrs after rape, dies Aruna Shanbaug, who suffered a brutal sexual assault at KEM Hospital 42 years ago and has been lying in a vegetative state ever since, has passed away. 5h Business Insider 200+ Hugh Hefner's son reveals what it was like growing up in the Playboy Mansion While most people associate the Playboy Mansion with scantily clad playmates and sex-fueled debauchery, it served as the childhood home for Hugh Hefner's sons. Now 23, Hefner's youngest son, Cooper, recounts his childhood spent in what many consider to be a sort of adult fantasyland. For Cooper, it was quite the opposite: a child's wonderland fueled by Indiana Jones-inspired adventures in 4h Fast Company 1K The Top Jobs In 10 Years Might Not Be What You Expect We talked to three futurists to find out what the hot jobs of 2025 could be, and their answers may surprise you.For decades, the U.S. Bureau of Labor's Economic and Employment Projections have been the bellwether for predicting what the hottest jobs up to a decade out would be. But with the rapid pace of technological change disrupting industries faster than ever before (think: robotics, 3-D print 4h Fast Company 1 Somehow, "Bob's Burgers" Has Quietly Become The Hottest Destination For Comics On TV Over the years Bob's Burgers has built up its recurring characters with what appears to be the deepest bench of comedians in the game.The cast of Bob's Burgers occasionally goes on national tours, which is the kind of thing that happens when four out of five top-billed performers on a sitcom are veteran stand-ups. Another side effect of having a comedian-friendly atmosphere, not to mention one of 4h Fast Company Today in Tabs: It's A World Gone Mad, Men 17 people who should write Today in Tabs.Wow I can't believe that Don Draper was Coca-Cola all along! I guess it's true what they say, COKE: IT DOES A BODY GOOD.™ If you, like me and the vast majority of people, didn't watch the Mad Men finale, I don't even know what to tell you. I literally don't know what to tell you. I didn't watch it. It was a major cultural event, they say, among people who d 4h CNN.com - World 57 Migrant family flees two wars -- still no safe harbor You might assume that Imad's odyssey began a few days ago, or maybe a few months ago at most. 4h MakeUseOf 100+ Considering Canceling Cable? The True Cost of Cutting the Cord Are you sick of paying for cable? You’re not alone. In the USA the price of pay TV keeps rising, far faster than inflation. More and more people have had enough, opting to stop paying for cable, instead using the Internet for their entertainment needs. Which brings us to a question: if you add everything up, do you really save money by cutting the cord? The answer? It depends. Most cord-cutters co 4h Hack a Day 19 Vintage Microammeter Now Tells Temperature [Craig] sent in this tip about a simple hack he built to convert an old analog micro-ammeter into a thermometer using a few parts. There’s a certain charm to retro analog meters, and there was enough space inside the old meter to accommodate the tiny breadboarded circuit and the three AA batteries to convert it into a cool looking centerpiece which is useful too! He used the 3-pin MCP9700 analog t 4h Business Insider 10 A London trading firm backed by JPMorgan tanked 37% after a money laundering check scare A spreadbetting firm backed by top banks and hedge funds is in free fall right now after suspending an unspecified number of accounts while it carries out money laundering checks. Shares in Plus500, which is based in Israel but listed on London's junior AIM market, are down 30% after the company posted a statement on its website saying client accounts have been frozen. In the statement Plus500 sai 4h Business Insider 7 'THE CIA DOESN'T DO EASY' — Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell talks to Business Insider As deputy director and two-time acting director of the CIA, 33-year agency veteran Michael Morell was close to every major national security development of the past two decades. His recently published book, The Great War of Our Time, is an insider's account of the tumultuous post-9/11 period, recounting the Iraq War, the Arab Spring, the death of Osama bin Laden, the Snowden disclosures, and the 4h Entrepreneur: Latest Articles 36 Tax Trouble? Avoid These 10 Common -- and Costly -- Mistakes. Sound tax and accounting procedures are essential to growing a financially secure company. Unlike individual taxpayers, who habitually wait until April to get their information in order, businesses have to maintain accurate records and workflow year-round. But multiple hiccups --from simple human error to rampant technology adoption -- threaten the accuracy of these processes, elevating the risk o 4h Lifehacker 56 Tie Shoes Smarter with the Ukrainian Lacing Technique Tying your shoes isn’t particularly difficult, and there are a lot of ways to do it faster. But this Ukrainian lacing technique makes it even simpler, and helps prevent common problems like knots and trailing laces. Instructables user VitG shows us a lacing method he came up with that’s great for getting into and out of your shoes quickly. It also leaves no tails hanging down. Check out the video 4h Forbes - Entrepreneurs 4 The Top Cities For Employee Satisfaction 4h Forbes - Entrepreneurs 9 Raising New Capital for Your Mission-Driven Startup Raising startup capital is a challenge in any sector. But for mission-driven companies, it often feels like a Sisyphean task. 4h Business Insider 80 Here's every plane in the US Navy's massive air contingent, in a single epic chart In terms of both absolute tonnage and technology, the US Navy is the world's preeminent maritime military force. But the US Navy operates more than just sea-faring ships and essentially has its own marine-based air force. The naval air arm participates in a number of mission types ranging from search-and-rescue to special operations to anti-submarine warfare. The following graphic from CI Geograp 4h Business Insider 6 STOCKS HIT ALL-TIME HIGHS: Here's what you need to know (SPY, DJI, IXIC, USO, WTI, OIL, VDE, ASNA, ANN, AAPL, EBIO) The S&P 500 and the Dow closed at all-time highs on Monday, after a brief pullback early in the morning following weaker-than-expected data on the housing market. The dollar strengthened from a four-month low. First, the scoreboard: Dow: 18,298.88, +26.32, (0.14%) S&P 500: 2,129.20, +6.47, (0.30%) Nasdaq: 5,078.44, +30.15, (0.60%) And now, the top stories on Monday: Homebuilder sentimen 4h Business Insider 13 Business Insider is hiring a real estate editor Are you obsessed with real estate listings, the housing market, and home design trends? Then we may have the perfect job for you. Business Insider is hiring a real estate editor to cover the global real estate market, with an emphasis on high-end locations and properties. Coverage areas would include: Trends in the global real estate market, with a focus on major US and international cities Notab 4h Marketing Land - Internet Marketing News, Strategies & Tips 49 Forget Mad Men & That Coke Ad: YouTube’s Asking Users To Vote On Favorite Ad From Past 10 Years Twenty spots were selected as finalists, including brands like Old Spice, Levi Strauss, Nike, Volvo and Dove. The post Forget Mad Men & That Coke Ad: YouTube’s Asking Users To Vote On Favorite Ad From Past 10 Years appeared first on Marketing Land. Please visit Marketing Land for the full article. 4h TrendHunter.com 90 27 Excessive Fast Food Dishes - From Bacon-Stuffed Hot Dogs to Popcorn Chicken Nachos (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) From KFC's Double Down to Carl's Jr's hot dog and potato chip-topped burger, over-the-top, excessive fast food menu items are a great way for brand's to get widespread... 4h Business Insider 53 Billionaire hedge funder Howard Marks just listed his 'Versailles in the Sky' NYC condo for $50 million – again Oaktree Capital chairman Howard Marks has listed his 8-bedroom, 4,536-square-foot Central Park South apartment for $50 million. It's the second time he's listed the full-floor unit, located at 50 Central Park South and designed by Michael Smith, who also designed the 2010 Oval Office makeover. Marks, who reportedly paid close to $19 million for the apartment back in 2007, originally listed it in J 4h Business Insider 22 Rand Paul attacks the Clintons for putting 'a generation of black men in prison' Presidential candidate and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) blasted former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday over her husband's record on criminal justice reform. According to The Hill, the libertarian-oriented senator spoke in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, vowing to compete in the city if he becomes the nominee. "I'll ask Hillary Clinton, 'What have you done for criminal justice? Your h 4h Business Insider 7 Everyone's going crazy for 'Mad Max,' but I can't get over the one thing that absolutely ruined it for me I liked "Mad Max: Fury Road," but I would not see it again. For one simple reason: All of the film's positives — the nonstop action and stunning visuals especially — mean very little when you don't care at all about the characters or what they're going through. That's not to say director George Miller put no heart into his fourth "Mad Max" picture. Quite the contrary: The film 4h Psychology Today 17 The Body Image and Eating Disorder Tsunami Negative body image and eating disorders constitute a not-so-silent Tsunami that are wreaking havoc in the lives of women and men today. 4h Search Engine Land: News & Info About SEO, PPC, SEM, Search Engines & Search Marketing 84 Uber Teams Up With Baidu For HERE Maps, Apple Buys More Coherent Navigation HERE mapping unit could fetch more than $4 billion in new bidding war. The post Uber Teams Up With Baidu For HERE Maps, Apple Buys More Coherent Navigation appeared first on Search Engine Land. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article. 4h The Economic Times 5 Bond issuances drop as investors seek higher yields “Bond issuances have come down, especially from regular issuers,” said NS Venkatesh, executive director & CFO at IDBI Bank. 4h Home - SearchEngineWatch 60 Google to Add Buy Buttons in Sponsored Mobile Search Results Google is going to hop on the buy button bandwagon, but will the tech giant be able to become an online marketplace like Amazon? 4h WIRED 2K This Table Sucks Up Heat to Lower Your AC Bills It might look like an ordinary wood conference table, but the oak slab absorbs heat and releases it when the room cools down. The post This Table Sucks Up Heat to Lower Your AC Bills appeared first on WIRED. 4h Business Insider 22 Secretive bitcoin startup 21 finally unveils its plans to mine bitcoin using your smartphone The super-secretive bitcoin startup 21 finally has a product plan to announce, and it may change your phone forever. 21 announced today that it is working on an embeddable chip for your phone or other consumer devices that would allow you to "mine" bitcoin in the background. Mining is the process used by computers to "generate" bitcoin as a reward for continuously verifying tra 4h Business Insider 37 8 phone etiquette rules every professional should know Today, we can use our cellphones to communicate with just about anyone, anytime, anywhere. But that doesn't mean we should use our phones wherever, whenever, and however. There is still a time and place for when and how to use a phone in a professional setting. Career coach Barbara Pachter outlines modern phone etiquette rules in her book, The Essentials of Business Etiquette. Here are the most im 4h Business Insider 21 After 5 days with the Apple Watch, I'm convinced it's going to be a huge hit (AAPL) This isn't my first smartwatch. I took a little less than a year away from Apple to test the Samsung waters. That didn't work out so well, except for one major thing: it got me interested in smartwatches. I had a Gear Fit and I loved that little device even in all its simplicity. Back with an iPhone now, I watched and read all the reviews, and had such a strong feeling that the Apple Watch would d 4h Business Insider 100+ Russell Wilson wants the richest contract in NFL history Despite reports early in the offseason that the Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson were close to a $100+ million contract extension, it appears that the two sides are actually nowhere close to a deal. Recently, Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com reported that the Seahawks were offering Wilson a deal comparable to those of Andy Dalton and Colin Kaepernick. Danny O'Neil of 710 ESPN in Seattle put th 4h Business Insider 4 A tipping guide for restaurants around the world Tipping can be confusing and awkward if you don't know how much you should leave. Based off data from Condé Nast Traveler, Jody Sieradzki of Dadaviz created this great infographic that shows how much you should tip in different countries around the world. The map gives an overview of the standard percentage that is expected at restaurants, so you'll never have to worry about leaving too much or 4h Business Insider 5 Urban Outfitters is getting destroyed (URBN) Urban Outfitters shares were down as much as 11% in after-hours trading after the clothing retailer reported earnings below investors' expectations. The company reported first quarter earnings of $0.25, below analysts' estimates of $0.30, according to Bloomberg. The company posted record sales of $739 million, but these still came in below expectations for $757.58 million. "I am pleased to an 4h The Times of India 20 'Sin' of polluting Ganga may soon be a crime One year may not be enough for him to show results as far as his pet Ganga cleaning project is concerned, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi is determined to demonstrate substantial progress on the issue when his government goes to the polls at the end of its term. 4h The Times of India 35 Govt goes after Dawood-gang properties The Narendra Modi-led NDA government has launched a serious drive to break underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's nexus in India and has roped in the Enforcement Directorate to investigate all properties linked to D-gang and other associates besides attorneys and politicians helping him launder the crime proceeds. 4h The Times of India 6 Govt plans single-window FDI nod The finance ministry is putting in place a single-window system for clearance of foreign direct investment proposals – a job it is taking over from the Reserve Bank of India – in a bid to speed up the process. 4h The Times of India 26 Sikka revamps the way Infosys manages clients Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka is aligning consulting talent with the company’s sales engine to achieve the $20 billion target by the end of this decade. 4h The Times of India 500+ Modi is a social media wizard, says US study Prime Minister Narendra Modi is turning out to be a savvy social media superstar whose online postings, banal on the face of it, are reshaping his public image as a technology-capable leader aligned with the aspirations of a new Indian modernity, a US study has said. 4h Business Insider 11 Business Insider is hiring a reporter to cover the future of transportation Business Insider is hiring a reporter to write about the technology influencing the future of transportation. If you’re interested in covering the world of driverless cars, innovation in flight, Apple’s CarPlay, Android Auto, the Hyperloop, and everything else changing the way we get around, then this is the job for you. We’re looking for strong candidates with experience writing about transportat 4h homepage 2 Indian banks must aspire to join top global league: Chanda Kochhar A number of Chinese banks have made it to the world’s top banking league, but Indian banks are still not there 4h homepage Sensex climbs 363 points to 3-week high as monsoon spurs rate-cut bets The Sensex jumped 1.3%, or 363.30 points, to 27,687.30, the highest close since 23 April 4h homepage 12 Home ministry, 3 banks told to respond to Greenpeace India plea Greenpeace says it has not seen the MHA report on it and has been unable to respond to any allegations made in it 4h homepage 1 Panel to fast-track South Korean investments in infra In Seoul on the last leg of his Asia tour, Modi invites investments in areas ranging from defence to shipbuilding 4h homepage Monsoon worries grow as El Niño looks set to strengthen In India, the monsoon, in which the country gets 75% of its annual rainfall, is vital as it is the sowing season for farms 4h homepage BJP plans aggressive expansion with offices in all 630 districts By 2016, BJP plans to open 350 district offices, which will be linked with the state and the national HQ 4h homepage Labour laws should change with the times: Shankar Agarwal The labour laws were framed keeping employees’ interests in mind and must change to encourage entrepreneurship, says the Union labour secretary 4h homepage Finance bill done, but doubts remain Two issues remain and will not go away even with the passage of the Finance Bill 2015-16 4h homepage 1 LIC steps into breach left by spooked FIIs LIC has invested about Rs11,000 crore on a gross basis and at least Rs8,000 crore on a net basis in stocks since April 4h homepage Maharashtra to pool land for affordable housing State’s new policy aims to build 1.1 mn houses in Mumbai metropolitan area, calls for all govt land to be pooled 4h homepage Coal India may drop plans to expand into power generation Centre wants firm to stick to its core activity of coal mining 4h homepage Lodha Developers clocks Rs7,800 crore sales in 2014-15 Firm beats market leaders at a time when peers struggled to meet sales targets because of depressed demand 4h homepage Reliance Brands inks franchise deal with Hunkemöller Firms looking to open 20 Hunkemöller single-brand stores in India in the first five-year phase of the partnership 4h homepage Volatile market forces firms to put QIP plans on ice Since January, 17 firms have raised around Rs6,212 crore via QIPs; last year, 32 firms had raised Rs31,684 crore 4h homepage 1 Capacity to innovate, execute key in e-commerce, say experts Experts also observed that digital penetration and the growth of e-commerce has seen market consumer product leaders struggle to cope with the new kind of customer 4h homepage 6 One year of Modi govt | Who’s won, who’s lost Mint lists some of them, with the caveat that there are many forces besides government policy that affect the economy 4h homepage 1 NTPC sends team to China over equipment issues Team visits Chinese facilities as part of due diligence exercise to assuage concerns over Chinese equipment 4h homepage 9 Apple buys GPS company to boost its location technology Apple confirmed that it had purchased Coherent Navigation, a US global positioning company, further bolstering Apple’s location technology and services 4h Entrepreneur: Latest Articles 36 Amping Up Employee Tech Skills Is a Bargain With These 4 Tools Sharp tech talent is getting harder to find. In fact, new research suggests that American workers lag behind their international peers when it comes to tech skills.Educational Testing Service surveyed adults 16-34 years of age across 22 countries measuring different competencies and published the results in January. A category called “problem solving in technology-rich environments” measured how w 4h Inc.com 13 Carl Icahn's Investment in Lyft Could Be the Start of a Beautiful Friendship (or Not) What the activist investor's recent stake in Uber rival Lyft means for the company and startups overall. 4h Inc.com 7 Franchisees Work with Union to Take on McDonald's, 7-Eleven Franchise owners are getting more vocal about conditions they say make it increasingly difficult to have a successful business. 4h Inc.com 14 Why The Finale Of “Mad Men” Was A Tragedy Many believe that the ending of "Mad Men" symbolized hope and serenity. But did it really? 4h Inc.com 23 Why Buying a Picasso Is Like Investing in Uber (Almost) Record art sales at Christie's and Sotheby's indicate an art bubble, but that doesn't necessarily mean we're at the end of the economic expansion. 4h Marketing Land - Internet Marketing News, Strategies & Tips 30 Acura Partners With 5 Social Media Storytellers For #ILX2016 Digital 3D Flipbook Effort The brand is challenging social media mavens to be snappy with their screenshots. The post Acura Partners With 5 Social Media Storytellers For #ILX2016 Digital 3D Flipbook Effort appeared first on Marketing Land. Please visit Marketing Land for the full article. 4h Business Insider 30 An entrepreneur has sold San Francisco's most expensive home for $31 million A home that has been the most expensive listing in San Francisco for the last seven months has finally sold for $31 million, Curbed SF reports. The home belongs to chef Roxanne Klein and serial entrepreneur Michael Klein, who founded and sold three telecommunications companies before starting a guitar manufacturer called Modulus Guitars. The home had previously been listed for $39 million, but the 4h How to of the Day 27 How to Date Old Ball Mason Jars Jar collecting, definitely not an activity where one can acquire a varsity letter jacket in, but still is a cool hobby. Mason jars are molded glass jars used for canning stuff, now mostly underground moonshine makers. Production of mason jars started around 1880 and still continues today. Old mason jars are not recommended for canning because the glass is more likely to shatter; however, they can 4h BBC News - World 300+ Prince Charles to meet Gerry Adams Prince Charles is to meet Gerry Adams in Galway on Tuesday, in what will be a historic meeting for the British Royal Family and Sinn Féin. 4h Forbes - Entrepreneurs 31 The Dirty Secret Behind Real Innovation: How Our Urge To Play Invented The Future The urge to play, arguably more than any other force, is what invents the future. 4h Lifehacker 70 The Best Bike Lock (and How to Use It), According to Bike Thieves A decent bike lock can be the difference between cruising home and hoofing it. Not to mention the blow it can deal to your wallet. This bike lock will give you the most bang for your buck, and it’s what seasoned bike thieves would use on their own rides.You don’t want to throw down your hard-earned money on a bike lock unless you know it’s going to keep your ride safe from thieves. Eric Hansen at 4h Business Insider 2 Ballack urges Guardiola to unshackle Bayern London (AFP) - Former Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Ballack believes coach Pep Guardiola must add more variety to the team's attacking play if they are to challenge for Champions League glory next season.While Bayern have cruised to consecutive league titles since Guardiola succeeded Jupp Heynckes in 2013, they have twice come up short in the Champions League semi-finals, losing 5-0 on aggregat 4h Business Insider 5 Now Lynn Tilton is being sued by her investors, too Lynn Tilton is heading back to court. This time investors Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale and Hannover Funding Co., are suing her private equity firm Patriarch Partners. The investors' allegations look a lot like the suit Tilton is facing separately from the Securities and Exchange Commission. Both have to do with three specific funds Patriarch managed known as Zohar I, II and III. Unlike the 4h Business Insider 33 Stephen Colbert shares a critical lesson about success in his Wake Forest commencement speech In his commencement speech at Wake Forest University this morning, comedian Stephen Colbert offered the class of 2015 one key piece of advice: Whatever else you do, develop your own set of standards. "It may seem counterintuitive now, but when you leave here, you may miss being graded on all your work," Colbert warned. "There are no objective criteria for achievement anymore. People 4h Business Insider 13 The guy who created 'Mass Effect' is now in charge of games on Microsoft's futuristic new holographic computer Video game designer Casey Hudson, the man who came up with the creative vision for BioWare's smash hit "Mass Effect," is starting a new career effective today with his appointment as Creative Director for Microsoft Studios, according to a company press release. To date, the "Mass Effect" series has sold more than 14 million copies, but Hudson has a new creative mandate at Micro 4h Business Insider 9 Here are Bank of America's 12 big calls for the rest of 2015 (SPY, DJI, IXIC, UST, USO, WTI, OIL, VDE, USD, EUR) Bank of America Merrill Lynch is bullish on US growth in 2015. From a note on Monday, here are the firm's 12 big calls for the rest of the year (all language sic): Higher growth, higher stocks, higher rates but no debilitating "bond shock." Bullish US$, bullish volatility, bullish stocks, bearish rates, opportunistic in EM & commodities. Fed will hike 0.25% in September. Ethan Harri 4h TrendHunter.com Textured Perfumery Interiors - This Fragrance Shop Interior Resembles a Minimalist Cave (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) Located inside a Georgian building on Dover Street, this fragrance shop interior is a stunning cave-like retail experience that features barely any furniture or fixtures. Designed by Antonino... 4h Psychology Today 6 Sam Bradford: Staying positive in the face of adversity Season-ending injuries can take a serious toll on athletes, and Sam Bradford, the quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, has had two of them. While at one point he even considered quitting football, he has demonstrated how having a positive attitude and outwardly expressing confidence can make a huge difference for an athlete trying to recover from devastating injuries. 4h The Economic Times 1 Sale of consumer goods slows to 7.5% in FY15; consumption at 10-year low The declining pace is across urban and rural markets and covers all three broad categories — food, home and personal care, and over-the-counter products. 4h Business Insider 56 A computer student LOVES using Windows 10 on a new 2015 MacBook (MSFT) Alex King, a computer science student at Pacific Northwest bought the 2015 12-inch MacBook about a month ago. He likes to play Windows PC games so he promptly loaded Windows 8.1 on it using a feature called Bootcamp, which lets a Mac switch back and forth between Windows and OS X. A few days ago, he thought, what the heck? He'd try the as yet-unfinished preview version of Windows 10, and surprise! 4h Business Insider 20 What is an IP address and what can it reveal about you? The nomenclature of the web is vast. But even though words become commonplace, people often don't know what they really mean. But they should. An IP address, for instance, is a ubiquitous part of the online experience, but few know what it is. And, even scarier, many don't know the kind of information IP addresses can reveal. What is an IP address? At its core, an IP address is an online unique i 4h TrendHunter.com 3 Coloful Crayon Credentials - The Business Cards by Dorota Pankowska are Made From Melted Crayons (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) This business card design by Dorota Pankowska lets the people you give it to engage in some arts and crafts time. Made from melted crayons, the cards themselves can be used to color. The usable and... 4h The Times of India 1K Happy her long ordeal is over: Shanbaug's sister When Shyamala saw television channels showing photographs of her younger sister Aruna Shanbaug, who died on Monday, she felt a strange mixture of sadness and relief. The octogenarian is Aruna’s only surviving sibling out of nine. 4h WIRED 100+ Making Hardware Is a Total Pain. But Not in This Factory Chris Church wanted a factory where you could simply request the resources you needed through the Web. So he started one. The post Making Hardware Is a Total Pain. But Not in This Factory appeared first on WIRED. 4h Business Standard SpiceJet in talks with banks, PE firms to raise Rs 900 cr Funds will be used as working capital and to repay dues 4h Business Standard States to come under DIPP watch on ease of doing business The DIPP has already sent a detailed a questionnaire to all state governments, based on a 98-point matrix, divided into nine broad parameters 4h Business Standard South Korea to give India $10 bn for infra projects The two countries agreed to upgrade their bilateral relationship to a 'special strategic partnership' 4h Business Standard Less than 4% companies bagged 77% of FII flows since FY10 Utilities, NBFCs and technology companies were favourites 4h Business Standard Planning Rs 3 lakh cr of road projects in 6 months: Gadkari The National Democratic Alliance government's focus on infrastructure is set to intensify, with new projects being lined up through the coming months. In an interaction with Business Standard journalists, Nitin Gadkari, Union minister of road ... 3h Business Insider 24 Jay Z slams YouTube, Spotify, and Apple during Tidal concert When Jay Z launched Tidal — his new music streaming site — in March, he promised to give exclusive content to subscribers, who pay between $9.99 and 19.99 per month. This weekend, the rapper delivered on the promise by performing the first of two special "B Side" shows in New York City, which was streamed live for subscribers. During the concert, Jay Z took the opportunity to respond to 3h Business Insider 19 Wall Street thinks the 'wife bonus' thing is just a joke, and the New York Times didn't get it A lot of folks are buzzing about a fascinating piece anthropologist Wednesday Martin wrote in the New York Times SundayReview section about "mom bonuses." According to Martin, some of New York City's Upper East Side moms, or what she refers to as "Glam SAHMs" ("glamorous stay-at-home-moms"), get a performance-based year-end bonus that's determined by their investment 3h Business Insider 20 A sequel to 'Mad Max: Fury Road' is in the works Despite taking years to make it to the big screen, "Mad Max: Fury Road" opened with a $44 million gross and an incredible 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. A sequel seemed almost inevitable at this point. Well, now it is official: there will be another "Mad Max" sequel on the horizon. Director George Miller joined Twitter Sunday to announce the big news: Hello Twitter!Thanks for all 3h Search Engine Land: News & Info About SEO, PPC, SEM, Search Engines & Search Marketing 86 SearchCap: Google Buy Now, Cortana & Apple Coherent Navigation Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. The post SearchCap: Google Buy Now, Cortana & Apple Coherent Navigation appeared first on Search Engine Land. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article. 3h Entrepreneur: Latest Articles 33 Why Your Ecommerce Business Should Look to Brazil There's a business opportunity gleaming just south of the border, perfectly ripe for ecommerce disruption.According to a study by Internet Retailer, Latin America is the second fastest-growing ecommerce market in the world. Even Amazon, with its finger ever on the pulse of great opportunities, raked in $475M in Latin American web sales in 2013, indicating that the market’s growth is no passing flu 3h BBC News - World 71 Thousands rally for Macedonia PM Tens of thousands of Macedonians rally in support of PM Nikola Gruevski, a day after similar numbers demonstrated against his government. 3h BBC News - World 4K Sterling 'to ask for Liverpool exit' Raheem Sterling is expected to tell Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers that he wants to leave Anfield this summer. 3h Forbes - Entrepreneurs 11 How To Afford Retirement Travel Traveling the world is expensive, and many retirees have to watch their spending. But with a little bit of foresight and some wise planning, you can do those treasured trips. 3h Marketing Land - Internet Marketing News, Strategies & Tips 37 Marketing Day: YouTube Asks Users To Vote For Favorite Ad, Twitter Updates Search Page & More Here's our recap of what happened in online marketing today, as reported on Marketing Land and other places across the web. The post Marketing Day: YouTube Asks Users To Vote For Favorite Ad, Twitter Updates Search Page & More appeared first on Marketing Land. Please visit Marketing Land for the full article. 3h Business Insider 18 The founder of 'Russia's Facebook' explains how the Kremlin took his company away The founder of Russia's most popular social network recently described to Mashable how he chose to flee his native Moscow after Kremlin loyalists wrested control of the company away from him. Pavel Durov, 30, seen by many as Russia's Mark Zuckerberg, created the website VKontakte — which had 69 million monthly users — before drawing the ire of Russian FSB agents when political protest pages began 3h Business Insider 43 Uber's valuation jumped $15 billion in a single week, according to one billionaire hedge fund manager Uber is one of the most valuable private tech companies in the world. It's raised $5.9 billion at a $41 billion valuation, and a new round of funding — an additional $1.5 billion to $2 billion — would make Uber the most highly valued private tech company of all time, at over $50 billion. Mike Novogratz, the president of $70 billion investment fund Fortress Investments, says that back when Uber wa 3h Fast Company 500+ This Silent, Straw-Like Wind Turbine Can Fit In Your Backyard And quiet enough to not get your friendly neighborhood NIMBYs upset.Most wind turbines aren't exactly small enough to fit in a backyard—since a bigger size means more energy, a single blade can be longer than a football field. And wind power can be noisy enough that neighbors sometimes complain even when a wind farm is miles away. A new bladeless wind turbine is both silent and skinny enough that 3h Fast Company 1 China's Xiaomi To Begin Selling Smartphone Accessories In The U.S. And Europe Budget smartphone vendor Xiaomi is launching online stores that will only sell smartphone accessories.No, Xiaomi will not sell its cheap, popular smartphones in the U.S. or Europe—yet. But the budget smartphone giant is testing the American and European appetite for the Xiaomi brand by opening online stores that will only sell smartphone accessories, reports The Guardian. Xiaomi announced its inte 3h Lifehacker 43 Why Don't I Look Like My Goal Physique Yet? There are only so many things you can control in life, and your genetics isn’t one of them. Aside from hitting the gym and plastic surgery, you have little say over how your appearance turns out—and even then, you may have less control than you think.Blame Your GeneticsCasting clothes, makeup, and hairstyles aside, what you see in the mirror is dictated by the unique set of genes that you inherit. 3h Psychology Today 8 The Quiet Zone Quietness and solitude don't have to be enemies - which we adjust to them, we'll find that they have a great calming and healing effect. 3h Business Insider 67 We finally know exactly why the New York City subway is so dirty New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer had a very noble, if naive, question in mind for his audit of the MTA's New York City Transportation Authority: Is the agency meeting its goals with subway cleanliness and hygiene? Put simply: no, it's not. For the examination, Stringer's office took a look at 33 subway stations over a year-long period. He called the terrible physical appearance of stations 3h Business Insider 7 Incredible video shows 51 workers crammed into a 6-seater minibus in China A police officer in China discovered 51 workers crammed into a 6-seater minibus. The officers can be seen counting the workers as they filed out of the vehicle. According to news reports, the driver worked for a contractor responsible for taking groups of migrant workers to a construction site. Produced by Jason Gaines. Video courtesy of Associated Press and Newsflare. Follow BI Video: On Face 3h The Economic Times Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen resume after truce expires Saudi-led airstrikes targeting Yemen's Shiite rebels resumed and fierce clashes were underway across the impoverished country after a five-day truce expired. 3h The Economic Times Greece facing 'financial strangulation,' PM Tsipras says Greece's prime minister warned that the cash-strapped country is in a state of ``financial strangulation'' amid worries that Athens may only have a couple of weeks before going bankrupt. 3h The Economic Times 2 Internet MNCs up the game in India Last month, online retailer Amazon announced setting up of its 11th and largest fulfillment centre in India on the outskirts of Hyderabad. 3h The Economic Times 2 Apprise me first about orders from LG: Kejriwal The order came amid deepening confrontation between Kejriwal and Jung over appointments of top bureaucrats in the Delhi government. 3h The Economic Times Greece wants Europe's bailout fund to pay maturing bonds Greece has proposed to its international lenders that Europe's bailout fund pay back maturing Greek government bonds held by the European Central Bank as a way to overcome a funding crunch, Varoufakis said. 3h The Economic Times 1 Fall of Ramadi deals a blow to US-led war on IS group The Islamic State group's capture of Ramadi is a serious setback to the US strategy to defeat the jihadists and raises fresh doubts about the competence of its Iraqi partners. 3h WIRED 65 Tune-Yards Taps Into Drought to Make ‘Water Fountain’ In the latest episode of Song Exploder, Merrill Garbus of Tune-Yards breaks down her song "Water Fountain." The post Tune-Yards Taps Into Drought to Make ‘Water Fountain’ appeared first on WIRED. 3h The Times of India 21 Techie drives cab after work to repay education loan The BE computer science graduate from a remote village in Dharmapuri says IT is his career, but it’s the cab driver’s job that would help him repay an education loan. 3h The Times of India 500+ ISC topper scores 399 out of 400 Kolkata, Bangalore and Mumbai shared honours as students registered all time high scores in the class X and XII results conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, led by a Kolkata boy who had a near-perfect 99.75% in the class XII exam. 3h Lifehacker 27 Gizmodo Stop Drinking Bottled Water | io9 The Six Most Terrifying Serial Killer Families In History Gizmodo Stop Drinking Bottled Water | io9 The Six Most Terrifying Serial Killer Families In History | Jezebel The New Mad Max Film Is So Feminist My Scrotum Killed Itself | Kotaku The Old Lady Is Mortal Kombat’s Best Character | Kinja Popular Posts 3h Business Insider 5 Global energy subsidies to hit $5.3 tn this year: IMF Washington (AFP) - The International Monetary Fund voiced alarm Monday about energy subsidies across the world, saying they were expected to reach $5.3 trillion in 2015, more than government health spending."These estimates are shocking," the IMF said in a report, noting the figures were among the largest negative factors for economic growth it had ever estimated, piling up adverse effec 3h Small Business Trends 12 9 Tips for Reinvigorating and Quickly Boosting Sales Today Sometimes sales soar. Other times they’re stagnant. But flagging sales can be scary. How can you pick them up and boost your revenue streams again? To find out, we asked a panel of successful entrepreneurs the following: “What’s your top tip for reinvigorating sales quickly?” Here’s what YEC community members had to say: 1. Add Personality Into Your Marketing “We can get so tied up in systems, 3h Entrepreneur: Latest Articles 40 In the New Golden Age of Ecommerce, Social Collaboration is Key Mobile app usage grew exponentially in 2014, up 76 percent from 2013. Consumer use around retail and e-commerce -- via mobile -- doubled at 174 percent year over year (YOY). The shopping experience has taken over our phones, and the message has never been clearer: online retailers must fully integrate with the mobile habits of consumers to meet this growing opportunity.In 2014, mobile social media 3h Lifehacker 35 The Only Times You Should Rinse Your Pasta When you’re cooking pasta properly, rinsing it after you boil it is usually a no-no. There are a few instances when it’s okay, though.When you rinse pasta, it washes away all the remaining starches that allow sauce to cling to the noodle. Under normal circumstances, the more sauce you can get to stick to your noodles, the better. Kelli Dunn at The Kitchn explains, however, that there are two times 3h BBC News - World 2K West Bromwich Albion 3-0 Chelsea West Brom inflict a third league defeat of the season on champions Chelsea, who have Cesc Fabregas sent off. 3h BBC News - World 48 Ukraine to charge 'Russian soldiers' Ukraine says it will prosecute two men it says are elite Russian soldiers captured while fighting in eastern Ukraine. 3h Business Insider 7 Zimbabwe brings international cricket back to Pakistan Lahore (Pakistan) (AFP) - The Zimbabwe cricket team landed in Pakistan in the early hours of Tuesday, becoming the first Test-playing nation to visit the militancy-wracked South Asian country in six years, Lahore airport officials said.Zimbabwe are set to play two T20s and three ODIs in a mini-series under high security involving 6,000 police and constant surveillance by commandos and helicopters. 3h Business Insider 27 Bryce Harper made a subtle change to his game, and now he's the scariest hitter in baseball Injuries have slowed Washington Nationals Bryce Harper's growth in his first three seasons, but early in 2015, he's healthy and playing the best baseball of his career. The Nationals are 12-4 in May, and Harper is on a hot streak, batting .411 on the month to go with a .529 OBP, 1.511 OPS, nine home runs, and 22 RBI. Harper is still only 22 years old and finally starting to live up to the hype whe 3h Business Insider 93 Barack Obama and Bill Clinton just had a cheeky Twitter exchange President Barack Obama started a new Twitter account on Monday and appears to be making the most of it — with an assist from one of his predecessors. Former President Bill Clinton reacted to the news with a not-so-subtle reference to his wife's presidential campaign. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is seeking to replace Obama at the end of 2016, and the former president suggested a " 3h Business Insider 10 You'll want to travel to Turkey after watching this incredible video Videographer and photographer Leonardo Dalessandri spent 20 days traveling throughout Turkey. He covered over 3,500 km and captured footage from 9 cities: Cappadocia, Ephesus, Istanbul, Goreme, Havanos, Selcuk, Konya, Silla and Pamukkale. The result (after six months of post production) is this stunning video "Watchtower of Turkey" that showcases the culture and spirit of Turkey thro 3h Fast Company 97 How To Ask A CEO To Create A Job For You Digital designer Erika Hall on how she translated an early obsession with the Internet into a pioneering design career. This is the third of three interviews excerpted from How They Got There: Interviews with Digital Designers About Their Careers by designer, writer, and entrepreneur Khoi Vinh. Erika Hall is the co-founder of Mule Design, a firm that creates strategies, brands, applications, and p 3h Fast Company 4 The Best Commencement Advice For This Year's Class Of Connected Millennials Tim Cook, Eric Schmidt, Evan Spiegel, and Katie Couric discuss how work is different in 2015, and how the next generation can thrive.It's mid-May and you know what that means: The American workforce is getting ready for its annual influx of new job applicants. As this year's class of hyper-connected millennials gets ready to leave college behind, they prepare to enter a workforce that could hardly 3h Business Insider 23 "Have fun with it... carefully": The alleged plane hacker showed how he could hack planes in 2012 As crazy as it sounds, one man allegedly told the FBI that he was able to hack into a plane mid-flight. And he's been talking about these sorts of exploits for years. A security researcher by the name of Chris Roberts has been accused by the federal government of hacking into a plane computer system. This past weekend the FBI issued a search warrant application, detailing a few of the hacks he all 3h Business Insider 30 This one chart shows Pinterest’s massive potential as an e-commerce site Pinterest is one of the biggest pre-IPO companies with an $11 billion valuation. Its main appeal is the way it works as a digital bulletin board, where users can “pin” and share photos of things they like, from food and recipes to clothing and shoes. Because of its photo-centric model, Pinterest has attracted a lot of interest as a potential e-commerce platform. And a recent survey by Millward Bro 3h Business Insider 34 'The wedding of the millennium' involved a 17-year-old Chechen woman being forced to marry a married man 30 years older A 17-year-old girl was forced to marry an already married man at least 30 years older than her in "the wedding of the millennium." The incident has raised legal and ethical issues in Russia and its republic Chechnya. Luiza Goilabiyeva, called Kheda, 17, was married on Saturday to Chechen policeman Nazhud Guchigov, who was originally reported to be 57 (although he claims to be 46), is alr 3h Psychology Today 1 How To Connect To Your Audience (Even After You’re Dead) Your stone is your closing number, summing it all up, an eternal Facebook page. Your life is your Message. If ever there was a place to put “The Message of You,” it’s on your gravestone! 3h Reuters 96 Jeb Bush hardens position, says he opposes gay marriage (Reuters) - Republican Jeb Bush said in a weekend radio interview that he does not believe the U.S. Constitution grants a right to gay marriage, moving away from his previous urging of "respect" for all Americans on the gay and lesbian marriage issue. 3h Business Insider 2 Fabregas sees red as champs Chelsea crash West Bromwich (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Chelsea suffered their first defeat in 19 matches as the Premier League champions crashed 3-0 at West Bromwich Albion following the bizarre sending off of Cesc Fabregas on Monday.Saido Berahino had given the hosts an early lead at the Hawthorns before Chelsea midfielder Fabregas was dismissed later in the first half for kicking the ball against Chris Brunt's 3h Business Insider 6 ILO says only one-fourth of the world's workers have solid jobs Geneva (AFP) - Only a fourth of the world's workforce have stable contracts, leading to growing job insecurity, a UN report said Tuesday.The International Labour Organization report revealed a clear shift away from reliable full-time jobs, as short-term contracts and irregular hours become more widespread.ILO chief Guy Ryder said the shift was contributing to the "widespread insecurity" 3h Business Insider 23 One of the worst-tasting beer brands is mysteriously beating the rest of the industry Despite the Mexican beer's horrible taste ratings, Corona sales are soaring. Morgan Stanley analysts write in a recent note they were "surprised by the momentum occurring at Corona." Parent company Constellation reports sales are up 16% and Wall Street says brand perception is improving. The company plans to release cans, a move that Morgan Stanley says will drive sales even higher. Coro 3h Lifehacker 33 Timbuk2 Is Taking 25% Off Almost Everything Today Timbuk2 makes some of our favorite bags, and yours. Today you can take 25% off almost everything they make, along with free shipping on orders over $75. [Timbuk2, 25% off]Tell us about your favorite styles in the comments.Commerce covers the best products on Kinja Gear, finds you deals on those products on Kinja Deals, and asks you about your favorites on Kinja Co-Op, click here to learn more. We 3h The Economic Times 4 Dow, S&P close at record highs as rate-hike angst abates The Dow Jones and S&P 500 ended at record highs, helped by a rally in Apple as well as tepid economic data suggesting the Federal Reserve may wait to raise interest rates. 3h The Economic Times 1 UN chief concerned at death sentence for Egypt's Morsi UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed serious concern after an Egyptian court sentenced ousted president Mohamed Morsi to death. 3h The Economic Times 1 Siemens launches $7.75 billion acquisition bond German industrial group Siemens has launched a US$7.75bn six-part bond, which is expected to finance the acquisition of US oilfield equipment maker Dresser-Rand. 3h The Times of India 11 Ranthambore lost its tiger due to hoteliers' lobby T24 was shifted on Saturday after it was suspected to have killed a forest guard the week before. 3h The Times of India 100+ Obama gets his own @POTUS account, joins Twitter President Barack Obama is embracing short-form communication. Twitter has a new (at)POTUS account. 3h The Times of India 6 Fearing the stick, Delhi babus walk tightrope Acting chief secretary Shakuntala D Gamlin’s public humiliation and the move to strip principal secretary (services) Anindo Majumdar of his charge are part of a series of incidents of senior bureaucrats getting the stick. 3h Fast Company 8 Just In Time: Spotify Inks Music Deal With Starbucks A month before Apple is expected to launch a major competitor, Spotify is trying to cement its dominance in the streaming music market.Spotify just inked a major deal to try and preempt Apple's entry into the streaming music market. No, the deal is not with Taylor Swift or some other big-name artist. It's with Starbucks.Read Full Story 2h Entrepreneur: Latest Articles 27 Someone Stole Your Design? 3 Ways to Fight Back. News outlets have been abuzz this week with the story of Oregon-based small-business owner Melissa Lay who recently discovered Target selling a top nearly identical to one of the many designs she'd been selling through her site, SandiLake.Lay’s story is just one of millions, as countless small-business owners have had their ideas, designs and products stolen and copied. What legal recourse do thes 2h BBC News - World 6 VIDEO: Protests resume in Burundi capital Burundi's president sacks three cabinet ministers, as protests resumed in the capital after last week's failed coup. 2h BBC News - World 200+ Children targeted in S Sudan - UN Children in South Sudan as young as seven have been killed, abducted and raped in recent violence, Unicef says. 2h BBC News - World 62 Deutsche Bank mulls UK EU exit plan Deutsche Bank has set up a "working group" to review whether to move parts of its British divisions to Germany if the UK leaves the EU. 2h Forbes - Entrepreneurs 25 Global Oil and Gas Sector M&A Activity Remains Sluggish Various factors ranging from the lack of availability of quality assets to sellers holding out for better prices are coming together to paint a mixed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) picture in the oil and gas sector, according to industry experts. 2h Lifehacker 83 Why It's Best to Wash New Clothes Before You Wear Them You might assume that brand new clothes are pretty clean and safe to put on, but there’s a good chance you can come in contact with some nasty stuff if you don’t wash them beforehand.You finally find something that looks good and fits great, so you put your new clothes on as soon as you get home because you’re so excited. Who hasn’t done that at some point? Heidi Mitchell at the Wall Street Journa 2h WIRED 50 Veep GIF and a Graf: Mike Just Discovered Apps For someone whose job is communications, Veep's Mike McLintock is delightfully clueless about most things people talk about. The post Veep GIF and a Graf: Mike Just Discovered Apps appeared first on WIRED. 2h The Economic Times 3 Internet MNCs up the game in India Last month, online retailer Amazon announced setting up of its 11th and largest fulfillment centre in India on the outskirts of Hyderabad. 2h The Times of India 25 Modiversary: Global challenges could make economic revival a tougher ask The summer of 2015 looks different from 2014. The year gone by has seen several changes that have had an impact on the economy. 2h The Times of India 4 Gaps in IIT emission study: NGT National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday pulled up the Union road transport ministry for not submitting a “well reasoned” and “comprehensive” report on how much air pollution do more than 10-year-old diesel vehicles contribute to in the city. 2h Entrepreneur: Latest Articles 75 Want to Cure Income Inequality? Promote Entrepreneurship. One of the most pressing issues for our society today is income inequality: The rich get richer while the poor struggle to access meaningful opportunities. Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen, President Barack Obama and former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich have all cited income inequality as a growing concern for our economic well-being. Related: Bill Gates' Solution to Income InequalityA paralle 2h Inc.com 11 Raising Insane Amounts of Funding Isn't the Only Way to Stand Out If you want to be remembered, you have to be great at telling your story. 2h Inc.com 500+ 37 Secrets Only Successful People Know Everything you need to know about business collected into a single handy article. 2h BBC News - World 23 Turkey TV contestant shot in head A 19-year-old Turkish woman taking part in a talent show on national TV is shot in the head while at home in south-east Turkey, media say. 2h Forbes - Entrepreneurs 19 Why 'Fem-vertising' Is Working For Lane Bryant, Pantene, Nike, Under Armour, Always This article is by Sean Muller, CEO, iSpot.tv, a company that tracks real-time paid TV media and related earned digital activity across social, search and video. 2h Forbes - Entrepreneurs 24 The 20-Minute Weekly Project That's Turbo-Charging My Career Newsletters can have a tremendous impact on anyone’s career. And the best part is, they’ve become super easy to set up and maintain. 2h Psychology Today 3 Mental Subtraction: A Simple Trick to Boost Gratitude Among the stories of tragedy following a plane crash in 2012, was a story of appreciation–a missed connection prevented one man from boarding that plane and when news of the crash aired he broke down, unable to believe how lucky he was. His wife told reporters she couldn't imagine life without him; but, for a few minutes, she had been forced to imagine the unimaginable. 2h Psychology Today The Great Grief: How To Cope with Losing Our World A “Great Grief” a feeling that rises in us as if from the Earth itself 2h Business Insider 9 Top cartoonist Luz to leave Charlie Hebdo Paris (AFP) - Cartoonist Luz, who drew Charlie Hebdo's front cover picture of Mohammed following the massacre of the satirical weekly's editorial team in January, said Monday he was leaving the paper.Renald Luzier said his departure in September was unconnected to internal tensions at the publication, but rather that the job without his slain colleagues had become "too much to bear".&quo 2h The Economic Times Investors in India-focused funds remain bullish Assets of India-focused offshore funds and ETFs fell to $45.7 billion in April from $48 billion in March because of the 5% fall in the market during the month. 2h The Economic Times Congress eadies script on Jayalalithaa's case appeal With Karnataka HC acquitting Jayalalithaa, ball is now with Congress which has to decide whether, if not how, to appeal against the ruling. 2h The Economic Times 2 Odds stacked against Kejriwal: Experts in favour of LG Najeeb Jung Though Kejriwal has been throwing the Constitution at Jung, experts feel that L-G may well be within his rights to appoint an acting chief secretary. 2h The Economic Times Delhi CM Avind Kejriwal to take his turf war with LG Najeeb Jung to President Pranab Mukherjee Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will take his turf war with lieutenant-governor Najeeb Jung to the President’s court tomorrow evening. 2h The Economic Times Margin pressure likely to continue for Asian Paints At 16%, the operating profit margin improved 150 bps thanks to the savings in raw material costs. Input costs in paints have a high linkage with oil. 2h The Economic Times 2 Congress lists Narendra Modi govt’s eight failures Singhvi said, during the past year, international crude oil price was at a record low, yet domestic petrol and diesel prices have shot up. 2h The Economic Times RK Pachauri bail opposed in Delhi High Court A criminal case on charges of sexual harassment, stalking and criminal intimidation was registered against Pachauri on February 18 by the Delhi Police. 2h The Economic Times 4 Totalisation agreement: US, India resume talks on social security cover Indian professionals contribute more than $1 bn each year to US social security through federal taxes but eligibility require residence of more than 10 years. 2h The Economic Times 1 Value stocks poised to outperform growth stocks, benchmarks Value stocks poised to outperform growth stocks, benchmarksAnalysts say discount in valuations of value index to the growth index suggests there is a possibility of a rally in the value stocks. 2h The Economic Times 1 KDDL, PC Jewellers are listed cos making it big online Smart retailers in the listed space such as luxury watch retailer and manufacturer KDDL, and a leading jewellery company, PC Jewellers have managed. 2h Business Insider 200+ David Cameron is about to test an interesting macroeconomic theory about the effect of children on GDP Prime Minister David Cameron's pledge to double the amount of free childcare available to UK parents through the British welfare system will have the effect of staging a job creation experiment that ought to be watched closely by economists and anyone else interested in labour productivity. The childcare pledge is among the least-exciting bits of Cameron's new plan for Britain, but in terms of job 2h Business Insider 12 Why cloud computing leaders must hang together or hang separately Sometimes, building software is like playing jazz — it's all about variations on a standard. Take, for example, this week's OpenStack Summit in Vancouver, BC. At this event, big companies like Red Hat, Canonical, HP, and IBM stand alongside more specialized startups like Mirantis, SwiftStack, and Bluebox to show developers how they've taken OpenStack — a free software project to build cloud compu 2h The Times of India 23 ISC topper scores 399 out of 400 Kolkata, Bangalore and Mumbai shared honours as students registered all time high scores in the class X and XII results conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, led by a Kolkata boy who had a near-perfect 99.75% in the class XII exam. 2h The Times of India 12 May 20: The day India broke Everest jinx Few remember May 20, fifty years ago. But it was a historic day worth remembering: a feverish excitement gripped the nation, people danced on the streets 2h The Times of India 29 An auto commuter open letter to Kejriwal An open letter to Mr Arvind Kejriwal on the autorickshaws of Delhi. 1h Hack a Day 33 Tin Spider is 13-foot Rideable Strandbeest Arguably our best find at Bay Area Maker Faire this year was the Tin Spider built by [Scott Parenteau]. He constructed the 13-foot tall vehicle to take with him on his very first trip to Burning Man back in 2012. There’s very little information available online so we were excited that [Scott] spent some time speaking with us on Saturday. The Tin Spider was inspired by the work of two inventors: 1h Business Insider 3 US signs $1 bn loan guarantee for Ukraine Washington (AFP) - The United States signed Monday its second $1 billion loan guarantee deal for Ukraine aimed at helping the crisis-wracked country surmount a Russia-backed insurgency and rebuild its tattered economy.The US loan guarantee agreement is part of a $7.5 billion package of support for Ukraine over the coming year from its bilateral and multilateral partners, the Ukrainian finance mini 1h Business Insider 11 What it's like using the best Android phone in the world for a month We can review new devices when they’re first launched, and their performance can generally be predicted from their specs. But specs only tell part of the story. Samsung’s latest flagship device, the Galaxy S6, has been out for about a month and a half, and it's one of the most highly rated phones out there. Most consider it to be the best Android phone in the world. Here's what it’s actually like 1h Business Insider 10 These descriptions of fictional techies for a TV show are totally absurd The planned television show about the San Francisco Mission district's tech scene, dubbed 94110, is moving forward. The original casting call for the show about "six leading technology executives living, learning and loving together in San Francisco's Mission District, 94110" left many local residents scratching their heads as to what this was all about. The show's producers concluded a 1h Entrepreneur: Latest Articles 86 3 Strategies You Haven't Thought of for Escaping a Sales Slump Frustration, disappointment, nervousness and confusion are all symptoms of a sales slump. When you’re "in the slump," you may feel like the cosmos has aligned just to deny you deal after deal. But in fact, a slump isn’t the result of supernatural forces. And, with the simple techniques described below, you can shake off the yips and get your A game back. Related: The 4 Essentials for Ret 1h BBC News - World 100+ British man killed in Kabul named A British national killed in a car bomb attack in Kabul on Sunday is named as Michael Hampshire from Huddersfield. 1h BBC News - World 66 Russian 'may have been poisoned' A wealthy Russian businessman who died suddenly near his home in Surrey may have been poisoned, a pre-inquest hearing is told. 1h BBC News - World 67 Bolivian soldiers replace bakers Bolivian soldiers have begun producing tens of thousands of bread rolls as bakers begin a 48-hour strike. 1h BBC News - World 27 VIDEO: Iraq's problems 'bigger than IS' Emma Sky spent seven years in Iraq as an advisor to the American military. 1h Lifehacker 20 Use Leftover Ginger Peels to Make Tea Ginger isn’t the cheapest of ingredients—making tea with the peel gets you the best bang for your buck. Ginger tea is a quick way to ease an upset stomach or relax with a caffeine-free drink.Once you get the ginger peeled for cooking, gather the peel for tea. Simply boil the peel in water for a few minutes. Strain the peel (or put the peel in a cloth satchel or tea ball before boiling) and enjoy a 1h The Economic Times 1 Aditya Birla Group retains top spot of most reputed companies in India: Survey Aditya Birla Group retains top spot of most reputed companies in India: SurveyWhile the Birla conglomerate retained its top spot for three years in a row now, Axis Bank and RCom broke into the top-10 list this year. 1h The Economic Times New Mindtree M&A team to chase buyouts as firm revamps strategy Natarajan conceded that co was having a rethink on its acquisition strategy and would aggressively use M&A war chest to go after high-potential targets. 1h The Economic Times 1 Private banks like ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank & Axis Bank selling off govt bonds Banks mostly bought the benchmark bonds in early January when the yield was hovering at 7.85-7.90%, a few days before the rate cut by RBI. 1h The Economic Times 2 Tata Motors to roll out all-new GenX Nano; car to be priced at Rs 2.2-2.9 lakh Tata Motors to roll out all-new GenX Nano; car to be priced at Rs 2.2-2.9 lakhExpected to be priced between Rs 2.25 lakh to Rs 2.99 lakh, the GenX Nano is pitted to be the world’s most affordable automatic car. 1h The Economic Times Sale of Serco BPO hits pricing stumbling block as PEs drop out Serco BPO, which has about 60,000 employees globally, was put up for sale by Serco Group late last year, to help fill a £1.5 billion hole in its balance sheet. 1h The Economic Times 8 Akosha raises Rs 100 crore from Sequoia Capital The company is in the process of moving its entire operations from Delhi to Bengaluru, a move that Singla attributed to better availability of talent. 1h Small Business Trends 41 What Employers Need to Know About the “Ban the Box” Movement A legal and social movement is coming at you like a freight train. The movement restricts employers from asking potential hires about criminal backgrounds early in the job application process. It’s been dubbed “Ban the Box” by some. Others, including President Obama, call it a “Fair Chance to Work.” According to figures provided by the National Employment Law Project, over 70 million Americans ha 1h BBC News - World 27 The nurse whose rape changed euthanasia laws Indian nurse whose rape sparked right to life battle 1h BBC News - World 200+ VIDEO: Three-year-old DJ rocks South Africa Oratilwe Hlongwane, whose DJ name is Arch Junior, has only just turned three years old and already has thousands of dedicated fans. 1h BBC News - World 21 VIDEO: Iranian artist creates in exile Shirin Neshat explores politics, feminism, Iran 1h BBC News - World 30 'Cyber-archaeology' salvages lost Iraqi art Digital archaeology rescues lost Iraqi art 1h BBC News - World 16 VIDEO: The fake cop who's causing real trouble for the police The fake cop who's causing trouble for real officers 1h TrendHunter.com 2 14 Inspiring Aesop Boutiques - From Spa-Inspired Retail Concepts to Minimalist Morgue-Like Interiors (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) Although stocked in most high-end department stores, a trip to any of the opulent Aesop boutiques is a great crash course in the brand's dynamic visual identity. Aesop is an Australian luxury... 1h Business Insider 10 There's a crazy new wrinkle in HP's $5 billion lawsuit against Autonomy (HPQ) Earlier this month, HP released a massive document spelling out its case in its $5 billion lawsuit against Autonomy executives. In it, HP said a software reseller called MicroTech was involved in a bunch of questionable transactions with Autonomy. Now, MicroTech is suing HP for $16.5 million, claiming it was duped by Autonomy, now owned by HP, into paying for product it never received. HP's case w 1h Business Insider 21 Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff finds a way to take a jab at Oracle during a Berkeley graduation speech (CRM) Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Oracle chairman Larry Ellison have taken their back-and-forth war of words up a notch recently, with each slamming the other’s company during their quarterly earnings calls. Benioff mocked Oracle’s cloud product “Fusion” as an underperforming “Confusion” in February, while Ellison didn’t even wait until the call to start to trash-talk Salesforce’s cloud business in 1h Psychology Today 1 The Three Core Tactics That Result In Better Leadership “Leadership”…the word conjures up visions of boardrooms, strategies being implemented, and big ideas coming to fruition. Well, the reality for many leaders is much more mundane because they find themselves lacking the time to expand their focus on the bigger picture and opportunities. We have found that three simple actions can free up the critical time... 54min Reuters 27 Cuba says conditions 'favorable' for restoring ties with U.S. HAVANA (Reuters) - Conditions are favorable for restoring diplomatic relations with the United States, Cuba said on Monday ahead of upcoming talks in Washington. 52min BBC News - World 27 Thai ex-PM Yingluck's trial to begin The trial of former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on negligence charges is due to get under way in the capital, Bangkok. 48min Lifehacker 26 The IT Manager's Daily Work and Play Bag Being an IT manager who likes to play as much as work means making room for some extras in your daily bag. Here’s what Lifehacker reader Chris Vega carries with him.Chris likes to have a lot of stuff with him and even though he’s trying to downsize, his love of gadgets shows in his everyday carry. The bag is a Thule Crossover 25L Daypack and here’s what’s inside:HP Elitebook 840 Work Laptop (Burie 45min Psychology Today 4 How a Breakup Can Jumpstart Your Career Research suggests that a clean mental slate is essential for peak performance. Add on relationship baggage, and performance suffers. 45min Psychology Today 3 Mentoring: The Missing Link for Highly Sensitive Children Ever wonder if your sensitive child needs a mentor? 39min Business Insider 11 Apple gave up on making a TV a year ago Despite superstar investor Carl Icahn's best guess, Apple gave up on any plans to make its own television as long ago as last year, according to a Wall Street Journal report. In an open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook today, Icahn wrote that he expects an Apple car and an Apple television — two rumored projects which have never been officially confirmed or announced by Apple — to hit the market next 39min The Economic Times 13 Pakistani firm Axact at centre of vast fake degree scam The lawsuit ended in 2012 when a federal judge ordered Kureshi and Belford to pay $22.7 million in damages. None of the damages have been paid, Howlett said. 27min Inc.com 15 Stop This One Bad Habit and You’ll Increase Productivity 40 Percent Multitasking lowers your IQ, shrinks your brain, and cuts your productivity--and it's also addictive. Here's how to stop for good. 22min BBC News - World 26 Ancient stories record natural world How Aboriginal legend is informing science 22min BBC News - World 9 Violence fears of Rio favela residents Rio de Janeiro favela residents speak of fears 15min Psychology Today 1 How Do You Think About Emotional Distress? Take the Survey! What would happen if we could talk to a professional about the pain we're feeling without being boxed into the illness frame? Or choosing a diagnosis? What would we say? What would we learn? Participate in this national survey and be part of the discovery. 15min Psychology Today Behavioral Economics and Health / Part 1 Often times the biggest challenge we have to our health comes from within us. 15min Psychology Today Not Sure if You Should Take Medication? Many women wonder why we don’t just prescribe hormone replacements if the problem is with their hormones. 9min WIRED 30 Spotify Is Turning Starbucks Baristas Into Coffee Shop DJs Spotify is the official music option of Starbucks, and crowdsourced playlists are about to hit America's most popular coffee shop. The post Spotify Is Turning Starbucks Baristas Into Coffee Shop DJs appeared first on WIRED. 9min The Economic Times 2 MHA cites security reasons for denial of nod to Sun Group FM I&B Minister Arun Jaitley wrote to Rajnath last month, asking why his ministry had rejected security clearances and reportedly urged a review of the decision. 9min The Economic Times States turn a blind eye to citizen’s complaints States turn a blind eye to citizen’s complaintsNearly 1.2 lakh grievances lodged by citizens on an online central portal remain unattended by states, resulting in an overall 80 per cent pendency. 3min Business Insider 1 Jawbone's last $300 million loan came with harsh terms, says report Fitness-tracking device maker Jawbone has had its fair share of recent troubles, including a delayed launch of its latest product, the Up3. In an analysis of startups conducted for Business Insider by Mattermark, Jawbone was one of the "unicorns" — companies with private-market valuations of greater than $1 billion — seen to be at the greatest risk of failure. The company raised $300 mi 3min Reuters 6 Shi'ite forces move in on Iraqi city taken by Islamic State BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Thousands of Shi'ite militiamen on Monday prepared to fight Islamic State insurgents who seized the Iraqi provincial capital Ramadi at the weekend in the biggest defeat for government forces in nearly a year. 2min The Times of India 11 Saudis procuring nukes from Pak: US officials Saudi Arabia is long suspected to have bankrolled Pakistan’s nuclear program under an arrangement that it would have access to atomic bombs if its existence is threatened. 2min The Times of India 2 Live: PM Narendra Modi in South Korea — Day 2 End of feed Mark all as read 227 reviewed mark as readRefreshChange layout and filteringBack to top Feeds No unread articles 164 min to Spreed
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