der When the 20-something founder of Oculus first met Mark Zuckerberg, he blew him off By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-09-09T13:26:20+05:30 Zuckerberg decided to go visit the startup's headquarters after loving his first demo with Oculus' virtual reality headset in Facebook's office. Full Article
der Ousted Men's Wearhouse founder has a new startup that rents you tuxes By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-09-15T14:21:37+05:30 George Zimmer, the ousted founder of the $2.3 billion men's clothing retailer Men's Wearhouse, seeks $40 million at a valuation of $100 million for Generation Tux. Full Article
der Leadership amidst crisis: Can traditional traits work in current times By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:05:20+05:30 There are no set scripts for leaders to follow in order to sail through this situation. This extraordinary situation has certainly placed some uncommon question like never before to the leaders around the world. Full Article
der Poke Me: H-1B issue in US provides the right push – and opportunity – for India (Reader's React) By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-03-11T00:04:12+05:30 This week's "Poke Me" invited your comments on "H-1B issue in US provides the right push – and opportunity – for India". Full Article
der Poke Me: SEBI needs to loosen up and keep its eye on investor interest using economics (Reader's React) By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-04-01T00:03:33+05:30 Sebi must ensure that no one is hanged without a fair hearing, levy of penalty on Reliance speaks about the regulator’s firmness, a reader said. Full Article
der Poke Me: The Supreme Court should have taken a more streetwise look before ordering a 'highway prohibition' By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-04-06T22:06:35+05:30 For those of us who’ve lived in Dehradun for decades, the Supreme Court order banning sale of liquor on highways, is the cruellest joke you could play on a small town. Full Article
der Poke Me: How Dry Is My Valley (Readers React) By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-04-08T00:26:04+05:30 This week's "Poke Me" invited your comments on "How Dry Is My Valley". Here are the selected opinions that were published in the ET print edition on Saturday. Full Article
der Poke Me: Time to Tweak Capitalism (Readers React) By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-05-05T23:20:14+05:30 This week's "Poke Me" invited your comments on "Time to Tweak Capitalism". Here are the selected opinions that were published in the ET print edition on Saturday. Full Article
der Poke Me: Young and the restless(Readers React) By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-06-23T23:20:12+05:30 This week's "Poke Me" invited your comments on "Young and the restless". Here are the selected opinions. Full Article
der MSME Schemes: Modernizing your business through Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme for Technology Upgradation By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-07-19T12:25:09+05:30 Equipping the business with cutting-edge technology is essential to ensure you stay competitive in today’s industrial environment. Full Article
der Working from home? Here are the 6 best laptops under Rs 40,000 By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-23T06:30:00+05:30 If you are someone who has been asked to work remotely and are looking for a laptop at a reasonable price, here are six of the best ones under Rs 40,000. Full Article
der Credit risk funds underperform liquid funds. Why you should stay away from the category? By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T10:25:42+05:30 Credit risk funds have always been vulnerable to its investments of up to 65% (and more) in the lower-rated instruments. To earn higher returns than the rest of the debt categories, the fund manager buys high-yielding, low credit quality bonds. Full Article
der Understanding a mutual fund factsheet By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-07-21T17:32:11+05:30 Each scheme has a specific investment objective that tells investors what the scheme aims to achieve - it can be capital appreciation, regular income, liquidity etc. Full Article
der Kuwait processing applications from Indians under amnesty scheme: MEA By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-17T16:10:35+05:30 Kuwait has announced an amnesty till April 30 for those who do not have valid residency permits in the country. The initiative allows such people to leave the country without paying any fines. Full Article
der Ulip holders may get option to stagger maturity payments to cushion current stock market impact By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-08T14:16:20+05:30 Where unit-linked policies mature and fund value is to be paid in lumpsum, Life Insurers may offer staggered settlement option to policyholders. This onetime option is regardless of whether such option exists or not in the specific product. Full Article
der Family floater or individual insurance: Things to consider while choosing a health cover By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T06:30:00+05:30 An individual looking to buy health insurance cover has to make two decisions. The first is whether the entire family needs insurance and the second is about the type of health policy to buy. Full Article
der Scope of health insurance coverage to get wider soon but policies may become dearer By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-28T11:32:42+05:30 Due to the prevailing COVID 19 outbreak, the need for prolonged hospitalisation of almost 2 weeks pushes the claims costs. These factors are likely to influence the pricing of health insurance in the coming years. Full Article
der India studying Donald Trump's executive order on immigration By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-23T19:30:18+05:30 The temporary suspension of immigration will affect those who are legally seeking entry into the United States for employment but it will not impact the ones who are already living in the country, the order said. Full Article
der US to soon undertake review of non-immigrant visas including H-1Bs By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-24T11:04:37+05:30 Trump has sought a review of the non-immigrant programs, which includes the popular H-1Bs. Full Article
der View: Trump’s anti-immigration order busts the model minority myth of desis By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-26T10:35:44+05:30 Trump’s move, a clear attempt to bolster his base ahead of the US election, shakes the very foundation of the image of America in the minds of many. This is a country where the immigrant story has had its fullest most Technicolor rendition, where politicians routinely boast about their immigrant roots. Full Article
der Coronavirus: US announces relaxations for H-1B visa holders and Green Card applicants By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-02T10:27:43+05:30 The US government has given a grace period of 60 days to H-1B visa holders and Green Card applicants. Full Article
der Government suspends all visas, bars travel by OCI card holders By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T19:20:47+05:30 The Home Ministry also said it has kept in abeyance multiple-entry life-long visas given to Overseas Citizens of India card holders till international travel remains suspended. Full Article
der NRIs’ residential status comes under I-T lens By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-07-09T06:57:19+05:30 An NRI is spared tax on income outside India. A resident is required to pay tax on global earnings. Full Article
der How women can bridge the large gender pay gap By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-02T06:30:00+05:30 Your career is undeniably the biggest investment of your working life. Where the gender pay gap exists, it means that for the same work, you are getting a lower salary due to your gender. Progressive workplaces understand and take steps to fill this gap. Full Article
der Thinking about a career change during the coronavirus pandemic? Here are 8 things to consider By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-27T06:30:00+05:30 Though India does not have similar jobs data reporting structure during this pandemic, it is easy to see that the job market this year will be the most challenging that we have seen in our lifetimes. Full Article
der PNB Q3 Earnings: PSU lender reports Rs 492 cr loss on higher provisioning By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-04T14:51:28+05:30 PNB Q3 Earnings: PSU lender reports Rs 492 cr loss on higher provisioning Full Article
der Delhi BJP seeks Arvind Kejriwal's clarification over "underreporting" of Covid deaths in capital By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T21:46:18+05:30 Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari on Saturday expressed concern over reports of "underreporting" of deaths due to Covid-19 in Delhi and asked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to clear the air about it. Full Article
der No reason to hide anything: Delhi health minister over 'under-reporting' of COVID-19 deaths By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T22:38:31+05:30 Confusion prevailed over the number of COVID-19 deaths in Delhi, with data from four hospitals showing that 92 people succumbed to the infection as against 68 reported by the government. Full Article
der Naikoo encounter:Restrictions tightened across Kashmir to maintain law and order By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:05:57+05:30 They said while the government is strictly enforcing the COVID-19 lockdown, the additional restrictions were imposed on Friday to ensure that the day passes off peacefully. Full Article
der Defence Ministry signs contract with Tata Power SED for infra modernisation at 37 airfields By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:57:52+05:30 This is the phase two of the Modernisation of Airfield Infrastructure (MAFI) programme, the ministry said, adding that airfields of the Indian Air Force were upgraded in the first phase. Full Article
der Road along Nepal border falls within Indian territory By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T00:07:58+05:30 In response to queries on inauguration of road on 8th May in Pithoragarh district Uttarakhand, MEA Spokesperson stated, “We have seen the Press Release dated 9th May 2020 issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal pertaining to the inauguration of a road in India.” Full Article
der Manufacturing factories ready to roll under tough norms By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T10:44:31+05:30 After nearly a month and a half in lockdown, the country's mega manufacturing engine is taking baby steps towards opening factories, but under strict hygiene and social distancing norms. Full Article
der Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor consider 2nd shift, even as vendors struggle to get back By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T13:52:46+05:30 Component makers are also working overtime to restart factories, but delays in getting approvals are causing hindrance in some states, especially in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu that have the biggest automotive manufacturing hubs, industry insiders said. This, they said, could weigh on the plans of the automakers. Full Article
der Traders are baffled why the futures market is pricing in negative rates By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:42:34+05:30 However, record-low yields are pointing to an undercurrent of worry in the market. Full Article
der Wall Street Week Ahead: US data deluge to underscore divide between roaring market, plunging economy By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T14:13:45+05:30 Though bleak, that number was smaller than analysts’ expectations of 22 million jobs lost. Full Article
der I can’t see things getting better anytime soon: Vijender Singh By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T20:43:59+05:30 With restrictions on travelling and no sporting activity allowed, the 34-year-old Haryana boxer is spending time with his family in Delhi. Full Article
der Baseline Ventures signs India’s under-19 cricket captain Priyam Garg By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T13:35:28+05:30 The multi-year deal will see Baseline managing all the commercial interests of Garg. Born in Meerut, UP, Garg made his first-class debut against Goa in 2018 where he went on to score an unbeaten 117. He recently led the Under-19 Indian team at the World Cup in South Africa where they finished runners-up. Full Article
der Tendulkar provides financial support to 4,000 underprivileged people By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T11:00:10+05:30 Tendulkar made the donation to the Hi5 Foundation, a non-profit organisation based out of Mumbai. Full Article
der Madras High Court orders for TASMAC shops closure as TN crosses 6,000 Covid-19 positive cases By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:47:52+05:30 The High Court passed the interim order on Friday as a result of the blatant violation of the conditions that the court had prescribed under which liquor shops could function. These conditions included adhering to social distancing norms while also deploying additional staff to manage the crowd. Full Article
der Railways orders comprehensive probe into Aurangabad accident By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T15:04:29+05:30 The Railways has ordered a comprehensive probe into the Aurangabad accident in which 16 migrants workers who were sleeping on the tracks were mowed down by a goods train early on Friday. Full Article
der DPIIT asks telecom dept, BSNL to hold Rs 9,000 cr worth tender following allegations of anomalies By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T14:19:31+05:30 The tender was floated by BSNL in March under the new management for setting up 4G network. This was the first tender issued by the telecom PSU after the government announced Rs 68,751 crore relief package for BSNL and MTNL in October 2019. Full Article
der Mukesh Ambani isn't letting a lockdown derail his plans of tech-domination By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T17:09:31+05:30 Mukesh Ambani just sealed three deals in as many weeks to raise a combined $8 billion. And he isn't done yet. Full Article
der Unpaid Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year- Federal Programs By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:50:24 -0400 Civil Division (CIV) Federal Programs Branch Washington, District of Columbia Interns will work closely with many Branch trial attorneys, and like those attorneys, may receive assignments in any of the Branch's practice areas. Interns conduct legal or factual research; prepare internal memoranda, client letters, and briefs; and assist attorneys with discovery and trial preparation. Interns also have the opportunity to attend client meetings, moot courts, oral arguments, depositions, and other litigation events. Full Article
der Former Senior Alstom Executive Sentenced to Prison for Role in Money Laundering Scheme to Promote Foreign Bribery By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 A former senior executive with Alstom S.A. (Alstom), a French power and transportation company, was sentenced in federal court in New Haven, Connecticut, to 15 months in prison today for his role in a multi-year, multimillion-dollar money laundering scheme designed to promote violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Full Article
der Leader of Armed Home Invasion Robbery Crew Convicted of RICO Conspiracy and Other Violent Crimes By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400 A federal jury in Detroit, Michigan, found a Colombian man guilty of all charges in a nine-count indictment charging him with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) conspiracy and other violent crimes, announced Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and Special Agent in Charge Steven M. D’Antuono of the FBI’s Detroit Field Office. Full Article
der Bank Hapoalim Agrees to Pay More Than $30 Million for Its Role in FIFA Money Laundering Conspiracy By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Bank Hapoalim B.M. (BHBM), an Israeli bank with international operations, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Hapoalim (Switzerland) Ltd. (BHS), have agreed to forfeit $20,733,322 and pay a fine of $9,329,995 to resolve an investigation into their involvement in a money laundering conspiracy that fueled an international soccer bribery scheme. Full Article
der Owner of U.S. Navy Husbanding Services Provider Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Bribery By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The owner and Chief Executive Officer of a Republic of Korea–based company, DK Marine, that provided ship husbanding services to the U.S. Navy pleaded guilty today for his role in a bribery conspiracy. Full Article
der Leader of Canada Based Debit Card Skimming Ring Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Full Article
der Federal Judge Convicts Owner of Dog Training and Handler School in San Antonio for Scheme to Defraud the Federal Government By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Full Article
der Justice Department Charges Two Defendants with Carjacking and Carrying a Firearm in Relation to a Crime of Violence in Connection with the Death of Two Transgender Individuals By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The Justice Department announced today that Juan Carlos Pagán Bonilla (Pagan), 21, and Sean Díaz de León (Diaz), 19, have been charged by a criminal complaint in federal district court with carjacking and with using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence in connection with the death of two transgender individuals. Pagan and Diaz are now in federal custody. Full Article