Tuesday, May 04, 2010

China may ‘crash’ in next 9-12 months: Marc Faber

China may ‘crash’ in next 9-12 months: Marc Faber: "nvestor Marc Faber said China’s economy will slow and possibly “crash” within a year as declines in stock and commodity prices signal the nation’s property bubble is set to burst."

India coach Houghton resigns, AIFF issues denial

India coach Houghton resigns, AIFF issues denial: "The alleged dispute over the extension of his contract with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has led chief coach Bob Houghton to officially resign from his post."

Monday, May 03, 2010

Media watchdog names 40 'predators of the press'

Media watchdog names 40 'predators of the press': "Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders named on Monday the world's 40 worst 'predators of the press' including politicians, religious leaders and militias to mark World Press Freedom Day."

Sunday, May 02, 2010

MCI boss Ketan Desai arrested

MCI boss Ketan Desai arrested: "Medical Council of India president Dr Ketan Desai and two others were arrested late on Thursday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs two crore to grant recognition to a medical college in Punjab."

Sports ministry limits tenure for Kalmadi & Co.

Sports ministry limits tenure for Kalmadi & Co.: "The ministry has modified a 1975 regulation that suggests Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi and several NSF chiefs including V K Malhotra (archery), Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa (cycling), VK Verma (badminton), captain Satish K Sharma (aero club) and BS Adityan (volleyball) cannot seek a re-election after their present term expires."