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Kanika Datta: A clash of development
Published January 7, 2009, 7:36 pm, Business Standard India
If business and politics have one thing in common, it is the penchant for turning obstructive when any kind of socially beneficial measure seems to contradict their interests.
Lenovo to cut 2,500 jobs amid global slowdown
Published January 7, 2009, 7:30 pm, AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News
Chinese computer giant Lenovo announced Thursday it would cut about 2,500 jobs, roughly 11 percent of its worldwide workforce, after suffering losses due to the global economic crisis.
Lawmakers Nearing Deficit Reduction Deal
Published January 7, 2009, 7:23 pm, WJXT Jacksonville
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A deficit-reduction package that includes nearly $1 billion in spending cuts for schools, health care, social services and other state functions cleared a pair of House panels Wednesday.
Hyundai, Kia May Delay Plants on Global Sales Slump (Update1)
Published January 7, 2009, 6:45 pm, Bloomberg
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Hyundai Motor Co. Chairman Chung Mong Koo ’s race to transform South Korea’s largest carmaker into a global manufacturer failed to anticipate the global recession.
While UU makes cuts, other schools hold on
Published January 7, 2009, 6:39 pm, Springfield News-Sun
Urbana University's decision to reduce salaries and close old buildings addresses issues that began before the current economic crisis, the university's president said Wednesday, Jan. 7.
As the credit crunch takes its toll, SPL experts offer a grave outlook
Published January 7, 2009, 6:34 pm, Daily Mail
The willingness of Rangers to sell their top goalscorer provides a chilling reminder of reality. In the icy blast of a global recession, no one is immune. Not even Scotland's richest club.
Councils face ‘worst’ cash crisis
Published January 7, 2009, 6:11 pm, The Herald
Scotland's councils are hurtling towards an unprecedented financial crisis, with severe cutbacks forecast next year now being revised upwards again - by as much as 50%.
People suffering bronchitis rose by 50% last week, putting more strain on hospitals and GPs
Published January 7, 2009, 5:52 pm, Daily Mail
The number of people suffering bronchitis increased by 50 per cent last week putting intense pressure on hospitals and GPs. Cases of flu infection also rose by a quarter, according to official figures from the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Indian software boss quits, admits faking US$1b in profits
Published January 7, 2009, 5:33 pm, Asia News Network
India reeled in shock yesterday (January 7) as the head of one of its biggest software services company quit after admitting that its books had been cooked for the past several years to show larger profits.
Indian software boss quits, admits faking US$1b in profits
Published January 7, 2009, 5:27 pm, Asia News Network
ndia reeled in shock yesterday (January 7) as the head of one of its biggest software services company quit after admitting that its books had been cooked for the past several years to show larger pro .....
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