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This could be the next Social Network or Wallstreet! Basically the story's nothing short of a sensational hollywood blockbuster plot. Vikram Pandit and his supposedly well planned ouster from Citi. Here's what Economic Times finds out:(Reproduced version below: Complete credits to Economic Times: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-10-26/news/34750114_1_chief-risk-officer-investment-bank-michael-e-o-neill ) Vikram Pandit given three choices : Resign now, resign end of year or be...
Any Chartered Accountant worth his salt could have figured out the gross irregularities in Robert Vadra’s accounts with just a cursory look at his books. Arvind Kejriwal has exposed him through a series of information freely available in the public domain. He did not have go to great lengths to get the requisite evidence against...
In the business world, managers spend a lot of time juggling resource allocation. Every company has a finite amount of resources — whether it be financial capital or human capital — to use and spend in order to achieve the company’s strategic goals. Effective allocation generates growth and success, while ineffective allocation results in loss and failure.Stock market analysts...
 A promising year this would have been for teams other than Red Bull. They were facing a ban on a body part therefore reducing their speed. Mclaren, Ferrari and Mercedes also did take advantage of the situation. But not for long. From the Singaporian GP, Sebastian Vettel, Champion for the past two years, trying to make it this year...
Forbes' List of Top 10 billionaires in India.1. Mukesh Ambani: Chairman and CEO of Reliance Industries Limited.2. Lakshmi Mittal: Chairman and CEO of ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel making company. 3. Azim Premji: Chairman of Wipro limited,one of the Indian leaders in the software industry.4.Savitri Jindal & family: Non-executive chairperson of O.P. Jindal Group.5.Sunil Mittal & family: Chairman and Group CEO of Bharti Enterprises.6.Kumar Mangalam Birla: Chairman of the Aditya Birla...

2012 F1 Points

Driver Standings:Position                                 Driver                              Points1.                                       Sebastian Vettel                      2152.                                       Fernando Alonso                    2093.                                       Kimi Raikkonen                      1674.                                       Lewis Hamilton                       1535.                                       Mark Webber  ...

2012 F1 Drivers

1. Sebastian Vettel    Red Bull Racing2.  Fernando Alonso     Ferrari3. Kimi Raikkonen    Lotus 4. Lewis Hamilton     McLaren5. Mark WebberRed Bull Racing6. Jenson Button    McLaren7. Nico Rosberg    Mercedes 8. Romain Grosjean    Lotus9. Felipe Massa    Ferrari10. Sergio Perez      Sauber11. Kamui Kobayashi       Sauber12. Nico Hulkenberg      Force India     13. Paul...
Here are the teams for 2012 F1 and their performance in 2012:1. Red Bull Racing: Ban on exhaust-blown diffusers robs RB8 of predecessor's dominance, but team continue to push technical boundaries, drawing controversy over floor holes, engine maps and more. Webber more than matches Vettel in first half of season, with two wins to the champion's one.2. Ferrari: Initially recalcitrant F2012 well off...
An equilibrium that just doesn't strike as the laws of demand and supply fail, or rather die! Yes the age old struggle between supply of time and demand for leisure that tempts every student.For a school student one may still expect the equilibrium to strike somewhere within the acceptable time slot, with the fear and pressure from parents and teachers. But...
Read the amazing story behind Keep Calm And Carry On.Keep Calm and Carry On was a propaganda poster produced by the Govt of the UK in 1939 during the beginning of the Second World War, intended to raise the morale of the British public in the event of a Nazi invasion of Britain. It had only limited distribution, and thus was little known. The poster was rediscovered in...
October 23rd. Something New is coming to town. 99% will be the iPad Mini. Jobs had thought of a smaller Tablet to be launched. Kindle on the other hand. earns Handsomly through Kindle Fire priced @ $159. Well, the invites have been sent saying 'We've got a little more to show you'. So, what's in store for you?Half The...
“Nature does not know the concept of waste; the only species capable of making something no one desires is the human species.” —Gunter Pauli, Zero Emissions Research and InitiativesForget recycling. Yeah, it reduces our consumption of raw materials, but the hottest eco-fashion trend since organic cotton is "upcycling", which truly transforms trash into treasure. Mainstreamed by William McDonough, the...
Ford India looks to enhance it's market value. Recalling it's car, Ford lost some of the share as competitiors tried to maintain innovation and bring cheaper models than Figo. Although, now, Ford can be hopeful to bring back its former glory with the New Ford Figo.Equipped with 100 new changes, the Car has much to offer its Passengers. The major...
Rajat Gupta, an Indian-American business leader, was convicted of insider trading,securities fraud and conspiracy in June 2012.He is accused of providing insider information to Galleon hedge fund founder and friend Raj Rajaratnam between the year 2007 and 2009.(Raj Rajaratnam is currently serving 11 years in prison for making millions in profits and avoiding losses through insider trading)Rajat Gupta is...
1. For Fashion Week Spring Summer 13, there were 130 designers who put up stalls and 60 out of those who did a show. 2. This was the 20th edition of WIFW. 10 yrs back before it came into being, barely 10-15 designers use to put up shows once a year in 5 star hotels with a very selected guest list who were allowed only through...
1. He is giving us the ‘alternative’ we have been crying so loud for so long. Ask many youngsters on why they don’t vote, and a common answer would be ‘there’s no one worth it, we don’t have the right choice and options’. Well this guy does seem a little worth it and is forming an alternative, for now.2. He is fighting...
How would one explain, a mother waiting with her 4-5 year old son on the platform for the metro at the metro station and making him pee on the metro track?Laughing stock, I know, it must have become for many readers by now but, being an eye-witness to the incident, it makes me feel rather ashamed on behalf of...

Travel Sasta

Love to travel ? But low on cash ? Here’s how you can still travel without burning a hole in your pocket.1. Plan wayyyy in advance and make all reservations already.2. Travel offseason for that place.3. Visit the non-popular places or the generally haunted tourist places; find newer unexplored areas.4. Try Couchsurfing…its supposed to be real cool and fun http:// www.couchsurfing.org/.5. Travel as...
(re-published from and complete credits to FIRSTPOST.com http://www.firstpost.com/politics/the-robert-vadra-mystery-forget-property-how-did-he-acquire-priyanka-484188.html)This article is hilarious and a must read! And definitely worth sharing..so here we go.Have a good laugh guys ;)Each time Robert Vadra steps into the spotlight, the average mango folks can’t help but wonder, “Really? She married him?”  Of all the men at all the Delhi A-list parties, Priyanka Gandhi picked this guy?“Vadra’s sweet-heart deal with...

Howzz That???

Now,18th September 2012 was the day, at least 12 countries of the world if not all, were geared up to uplift the spirit of the Eleven Men who were shouldered with responsibility of proving their country's dominance through their performances. More than a billion people had their eyes glued to T.V sets (thanks to India, the other countries did not...
Food, the very utterance of the word is enough to tempt a food 'o' holic and make him think food and dream food. From the irresistible Bombay street food to the lavish meals of a five star hotel comprising the world cuisine, its all there in his thoughts at once.Let's rest the mouth-watering here for a while and discover...
Technology keeps improving every single minute. Over the last few years, the top car producing companies of the world have observed a significant rise in competition. Nissan Motor Company, the Japanese car producing company have introduced the all new Nissan NSC 2015 giving a strong potential threat to other manufacturers. What is so special about this Car?? Well, this car is...
The good, The bad and The ugly. NET worth: US $1 billion.Forbes Lists: #1153 Forbes Billionaires Global#45 in India 1. United Breweries: His crown jewel: valued at US$ 12 billion today: claims to be world’s number 2 spirits company.     2. Kingfisher Airlines: His Mega venture which is now a Rs. 10,000 crore mess, stares...

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