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India’s central bank faces a major test of its independence
CENTRAL BANKERS are not normally fiery types. But on October 26th Viral Acharya, the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), brought a dispute between it and India’s government into the open with a flaming speech. Mr Acharya said that “governments that do not respect central-bank independence will sooner or later incur the […]
Grape expectations: Inside India’s blossoming wine region
Joanna Lobo September 5, 2018 Share this article A district on India’s western coast has become an oenophile destination in just two decades—but you’ve probably never heard of it. Joanna Lobo samples the bouquet. In Hindu mythology, the war between the gods and demons over a pot of amrit—the nectar of immortality—resulted in a few […]
Grape expectations: Inside India’s blossoming wine region
Joanna Lobo September 5, 2018 Share this article A district on India’s western coast has become an oenophile destination in just two decades—but you’ve probably never heard of it. Joanna Lobo samples the bouquet. In Hindu mythology, the war between the gods and demons over a pot of amrit—the nectar of immortality—resulted in a few […]
One of India’s Biggest Airlines Is Hiring Flight Attendants… But Only If They’re Under 30, Female and Single
SpiceJet Hiring Flight Attendants With Specific Requirements Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all […]
A Honeymoon Disaster: Flying Air India’s 787 From Milan to Delhi
Honeymoon Disaster: Air India (787-8) From Milan to Delhi Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not […]
India’s rupee hits an all-time low as the Turkish lira crisis spills over to other currencies
Thomson Reuters The Indian rupee briefly fell to an all-time low of 70.1 per US dollar in Tuesday trade. Indonesia’s currency also fell to a multi-year low as government ministers discussed strategies to prop up the currency. JP Morgan’s emerging markets foreign exchange index is on track for its biggest monthly fall in six years. […]
How this Agra café is helping India’s acid attack survivors
Juliet Rix August 8, 2018 Share this article Away from the marble majesty of the Taj Mahal is an Agra café that’s doing more for love than any temple can: Giving acid attack survivors a new lease of life. Juliet Rix pays a visit. Like every other tourist in Agra, I am here to see […]
Apple might have to approve India’s anti-spam app in six months
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced a new policy to fight spam calls and text that could impact Apple’s huge expansion plans in the country. Under the new rule, carriers have to ensure that their subscribers can install TRAI’s “Do Not Disturb” app on their phones. Problem is, Apple refuses to allow […]
Mass ‘religious’ suicide? 11 bodies found in India’s capital, most blindfolded & hanged (GRAPHIC)
An Indian family of 11 has been found dead in New Delhi, with 10 members blindfolded and hanging from a ceiling. Initial reports indicate a twisted spiritual mass suicide attempt, but police aren’t discounting other possibilities. The bodies of seven women and four men were discovered in the Burari suburb of the Indian capital on […]
