
Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
License Plate Reader Helped Police Pick up Virginia Journalist Killer
The latest technology for license plate reading was behind the police nabbing Vester Lee Flanaganโs car after he shot and killed two TV journalist in Verginia on Wednesday. Flanaganโs Chevrolet
Published on August 27, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Second Quarter GDP Sharply Upgraded, US Markets Rebound
Figures released on Thursday indicate that the US economy grew at a faster pace in the second quarter than previously estimated. The growth in the gross domestic product touched an
Published on August 27, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
UK’s Foreign Population Highest Ever, Set to cross 8 million
Academics from Oxford University’s Migration Observatory said that UK’s foreign-born population is set to top 8 million for the first time ever. The official figures on this are due to
Published on August 26, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Half of the Money Expended in Car Technology is Lost being unused: Survey
Half of the money, in billions, that auto makers are investing in new technology and features is going to waste as they are not being used by most vehicle owners
Published on August 26, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
CEO Survey Concludes 2016 to be a Troubled Year for International Business
The top corporate executives believe that next would be a tough ride for them according to a recent survey conducted among business executives. The cause of worry that tops the
Published on August 26, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Inflation Open to Greater Downside risks says ECBยดs Chief Economist
The recent developments in the world economy following the reported slowdown of the Chinese economy and the falling commodity prices has increased downside risks to inflation, Reuters reported the European
Published on August 26, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Coca Cola Set to Replenish all the Water it uses for Beverage Bottling by 2015
Coca Cola and its partners are slated to meet their 2020 water replenishment target 5 years ahead of schedule. The US based multinational announced this on Wednesday. Coca Cola will
Published on August 26, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
One hour Beer Delivery by Amazon but in Seattle for Now
There can be a momentary panic when you suddenly discover that the beer stocks are running down during a party. And then you would require to go out, leaving the
Published on August 25, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Global Drone Market likely to Grow in 2016
There is likely to a surge in the global drone industry in 2016, say experts. This prediction comes ahead of the UK drone show that is to take place at
Published on August 25, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
ISIS Millitant Demolish 2000 Year old Temple in Palmyra, Syria
After Sundayโs claim, the militants of the Islamic State published photos to show how the watt they has destroyed a Roman-era temple in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra. The
Published on August 25, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Infidelity Website Ashley Madison sued in US federal court as well as in Canada
Facing acquisitions of two suicides in Canada, the controversial dating site for people seeking an extra-marital affair, Ashley Madison, now faces a law suit in the US. The parent company
Published on August 25, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Fifth Interest Rate Cut in China Since November
In a bid to boost its slowing economy, the People’s Bank of China has cut interest rates for the fifth time since November. While announcing that the rate cuts will
Published on August 25, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Infidelity Website ‘Ashley Madison’ Hacking Leads to Two Suicides
There have been two confirmed suicides in relation to the hacking of a infidelity website Ashley Madison. This was confirmed by the Toronto police who also issued warnings to the
Published on August 24, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
3-D Models and Tools for Analysis of the Human Body can be Prepared by Body Labs
A request to help out the police in a murder case is what gave rise to a company that provides 3-D version of body images form a minimum of body
Published on August 24, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Blackberry Business Model Changing in India and Elsewhere
In its official blog posted on Monday, Blackberry outlined its change of plans for business in India. This blog was placed by the company following news reports about the decline
Published on August 24, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
European Markets hit Hard Following China Market Rout
In what can be called a black Monday, stocks in the European market nosedived to endure worst day since 2008. Spurred by worries about the slowing down of the Chinese
Published on August 24, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China Cue and World Market Fall Causes US Markets to Start in the Red with a Late Recovery
Rule 48 had to be invoked at the New York Stock Exchange after its futures markets opened to very intense selling on Monday. Rule 48 allows the NYSE to begin
Published on August 24, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Crude Prices Touch $40 Mark, Weekly Losses Longest in 29 Years
For the first time in six years, the crude oil prices in the US fell below the $40 mark on Friday. The weekly losing streak for crude oil in the
Published on August 21, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Poor Chinese Output Report for August Shakes Up Global Markets
Proving speculations of a slowing economy behind the successive devaluation of the Chinese Currency last week, a private survey showed that Chinaโs factory sector shrank at its fastest pace in
Published on August 21, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Its Just Weeks Before Second Batch of US trained Syrian Rebels are Deployed Against ISIS: Reuters
In their second effort to push back the ISIS insurgent from the Turkish border, a second group of rebel fighters who have been trained in Turkey by the U.S.-led coalition
Published on August 21, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
After Buying Nokia’s HereMaps Jointly, Daimler Eyes Collaboration with Google & Apple for Next Gen Cars
Daimler wants to cooperate with It giants Apple and Google to help develop the next generation autos. Chief executive of the company, Dieter Zetsche said that the next generation autos,
Published on August 21, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Samsung Woos iPhone Users, Offers Free Trial of its Premium Smartphones
With the aim to give a chance to users to have a first-hand experience of using the Galaxy series smart phones, Samsung is offering iPhone users a one month rental
Published on August 21, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Greece Survives in Eurozone, Pays Debt to ECB but Faces National Elections Very Soon
Greece managed to scrape past being left out of the eurozone after it managed to repay $3.7 billion or 3.4 billion euro to the European Central Bank after the debt
Published on August 20, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Technology Has Created More Jobs than Destroyed, says a Deloitte Study Report
A report published this week assures that humans need not worry about losing their jobs and livelihoods to advancement in technology. The report, studies and prepared by economists at Deloitte
Published on August 20, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Automated Vehicle โ The Most Hyped Emerging Technology of 2015
The autonomous driving technology behind the self driven cars of the future has been graded as the most hyped emerging technology of 2015 by Gartner Inc.โs Hype Cycle of Emerging
Published on August 20, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
New 3D Printing Technology Attracts $100 million Investment from Google and Yuri Milner
A new technology for 3D printing being developed by Carbon3D gas attracted a host of top notch investors that include Google Investments and billionaire Yuri Milner, known for his early
Published on August 20, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Stocks, Oil and Emerging Currencies hit by Growth Fears
Rising anxiety about the health of the global economy fueled by fading expectations for an imminent U.S. interest rate hike resulted in falls in stocks, oil and the emerging market
Published on August 20, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Tata Group Invests Nearly $100 Million in Uber
While facing intense competition from local Asian rivals like Ola, Singapore’s GrabTaxi and China’s Didi Kuaidi, the San Francisco based company has managed to secure an investment of anything between
Published on August 19, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Infidelity Website Hacked, Names of Suspected Infidels Exposed, Users Traumatised
Most people would conceal their private information or try and protect their private information when they subscribe or sign up for an infidelity site. And when the personal information stored
Published on August 19, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
New York Like Rent Controls Likely for London to Curb Sky-high Rents
Regulations similar to those in place in New York, London could soon have a ceiling in the rent value for its properties, especially for homes. Reports suggest that politicians and
Published on August 19, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Citigroup Levied $15 Million Penalty for Violating U.S. Compliance Regulations
A unit of Citigroup Inc will have to cough up a whopping $15 million in order to settle a slew of civil charges that were placed against the bank alleging
Published on August 19, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
New LinkedIn App to Help Professionals
LinkedIn is all ready to unveil a new application that would help professionals to be more productive and successful by helping them easily find, learn about, and contact their co-workers.
Published on August 19, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Japan Economy Contracts, Delivers Blow to ‘Abenomics” Growth Plan
After China now it is the turn of Japan. The economy of the โCountry of the Rising Sunโ, the third largest economy of the world, posted an output contraction of
Published on August 17, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Monster on a Turn-Around Path in the Near Future
With increase in demand in North America and the APAC region Monster Worldwide’s business is forecast to turnaround in the coming quarters. The revenues of the company are expected to
Published on August 17, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Millennial Customers Most Lucrative for Financial Advisors in 2015: Hartford Funds Survey
There is good news for the financial advisers if the analysis of Hartford Funds is to be believed. The form has suggested that in the next couple of years, Youth
Published on August 17, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
UK Governmentโs Stake in Kingโs Cross to go Under the Hammer
As the sell-off of state assets gathers pace in the UK, the government is all set to sell off the taxpayerโs stake in Londonโs Kingโs Cross development. The taxpayers hold
Published on August 17, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
British Corporate Honchos Get Paid 183 Times Compared to the Average Worker
The wage gap between the highest paid and the average worker is widening in the UK, according to a recent survey. The survey conducted among CEOs from the UK’s top
Published on August 17, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Newly Acquired GE Capital Bankโs Online branch to Help Goldman Sachs to Offer Personal & Business Loans
With the aim to achieving greater funding diversification and strengthening of its liquidity profile, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, a unit of Goldman Sachs, will buy out GE Capital Bank’s on-line
Published on August 14, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
U.S. Crude Oil Market Tumbles Taking Asian Crude Prices With It
Fears of a global oversupply of crude oil following huge stockpiles and refinery shutdowns forced the price of US crude to its lowest in almost six-and-a-half years on Friday. Fridayโs
Published on August 14, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Apple Says it Hired 65 Percent More Women in 2014, Likely To Delay Its LiveTV Launch
In an effort to boost employee diversity, Apple Inc claimed to have hired over 11,000 women globally in the past year which was 65 percent more than the company did
Published on August 14, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Eurozone GDP Misses Forecast in Second Quarter, France Germany Underperform
The Eurozone economy fared below expectations in the first quarter, data released on Friday showed. The combined gross domestic product (GDP) of the 19 countries in the Economic block grew
Published on August 14, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Greek Parliament Votes in Favor of 3rd Bailout Package, 42 Ruling Party Members Oppose
Greece moved one step closer to being able to repay the debt to European Cnetral bank and remain with the Eurozone after its parliament approved a draft third bailout of
Published on August 14, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
AT&T Forecats Profits After DirecTV Acquisition, Reports Inrceased Revenues
Following the DirecTV purchase and investments in Mexico, AT&T Inc expects revenue, earnings and free cash flow to grow through 2018 despite the company engaging in higher capital expenditure. Revenue
Published on August 13, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
August 13 – ‘Earth Overshoot Day’, the Day We Use Up all the Resources that the Planet can Produce in a Year
August 13 is the Earth Overshoot Day for 2015, the day when Humans use p all the resources that mother Earth has to offer for a year. From now on,
Published on August 13, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Motorola Woes Half Lenovo’s Net Profits, 10% Job Cuts Announced
With first quarter year-on-year net profits plunging 51 percent despite the revenues rising by 5 percent, China’s Lenovo Group Ltd announced it will lay off 10 percent of its white-collar
Published on August 13, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Chinese Central Bank Tries to Sooth Markets, Says Further Fall in Currency Unlikely
After devaluing the yuan for three consecutive days earlier this week and sending jitters through the global markets, the Chinese central bank on Thursday tried to install some confidence among
Published on August 13, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Surprising Second Quater Growht for Greece; 1.5% Growth in First Two Quarters
Astonishing analysts all over the economic world, the Greek economy managed to grow in the second quarter of the current fiscal. The Greek economy, as reported on Thursday, grew by
Published on August 13, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Europe Trying to Catch up with US and Israel in Drone Technology
Britain and France are both reportedly clandestinely preparing state of the art fighter planes that are being prepared to challenge the US superiority in fighter jets. Britainโs fighter jet, shrouded
Published on August 12, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Whatโs in a Name in Business – Apparently a Lot
Google announced a change in its name, or at least a change in the name of the parent company through the formation of a new company โ Alphabet. While the
Published on August 12, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Greece Might Still Need ‘Bridge Funding’ Despite Securing Bailout Package
Despite securing a bailout package on Tuesday, Greece might still need a bridge funding to meet the 20 August deadline for repayment of its debt to European Central Bank which
Published on August 12, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh