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RKSV Securities raises $4 million from Kalaari Capital, GVK Davix and others

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Mumbai-based RKSV Securities, an online discount stock brokerage best known for its zero commission pricing model for investors, has raised $4 million in its ‘Series A’ round of funding from Kalaari Capital, GVK Davix and others, the company said on Friday.

Dybala and Verratti have Barcelona DNA - Xavi

Goal.com 

While the legendary midfielder has picked out two figures who could slot in easily at Camp Nou, he does not think Paul Pogba has the right style for the Catalans

Firm aims to support hobbled offshore drillers

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Daniel J. Graeber
NEW YORK, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- U.S. investment firm Blackstone Group said it formed a partnership to help provide financial solutions to the offshore oil and natural gas services sector.



The Night This 60-Year-Old Lived Out Her Fashion Fantasy

The Huffington Post 

Susan Sarandon recently appeared on the SAG Awards red carpet wearing only a black bra under her jacket. Forgoing a blouse, she put her ample and aged breasts on display. The comments were what you would expect: Good for her; hide those saggy puppies; totally inappropriate; kind of sexy; bad outfit for any age.

I happen to agree with certain aspects of all of these comments. But personally, like most of my friends my age, I'm still hindered by the term "age-appropriate," which keeps most of us over 50 in check... Читать дальше...

Hillary Clinton Bets Big on President Obama

The New Yorker 

If there had been any doubt about how Hillary Clinton would react to her heavy loss in Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary, she telegraphed the answer at last night’s PBS-hosted debate, in Milwaukee. The former Secretary of State is seeking to associate herself with the most popular Democrat in the country, President Barack Obama, and trying to disassociate her opponent, Bernie Sanders, from him.

Live snake in train station trash startles commuters

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Commuters got a shock when a person discovered a live snake in a trash can at a Philadelphia train station. The snake was found coiled up Friday morning at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Convention Avenue station. WPVI-TV (6abc.cm/1o5R1NR) reports SEPTA police called animal control. It's not yet known what type of snake it is. ___ Information from: WPVI-TV, http://www.6abc.com

Italian Banks Close In on Merger

WSJ.com 

Italy’s Banco Popolare is closing in on a merger deal Banca Popolare di Milano that would create Italy’s third largest banking group by assets.

Meeting A Man On A Plane And Falling In Love After 50

The Huffington Post 

Approaching my 55th birthday I said a prayer, "Please let true love come into my life at this stage of my journey."

A couple of years later I was on a plane headed home from a speaking engagement in Chicago. Due to my extensive travel I was thrilled to be able to upgrade to first class. Settled in my window seat I mused that I hoped I would have an interesting seat partner to chat with. A few minutes later, with cellphone in hand, a tall handsome gentleman strode up the aisle. I overheard... Читать дальше...

Greece slides back in recession as protests break out in Athens

MarketWatch.com 

The Greek economy slipped back into recession in the fourth quarter of last year, capping a tumultuous year that almost saw the country leave the eurozone. Greece's gross domestic product shrank 0.6% in the last quarter of 2015, building on a 1.4% contraction in the third quarter. This comes as the country narrowly escaped recession in the second quarter, as the economy grew 0.2%. "It's hard to imagine how the sense of deja-vu could be any stronger. The confirmation that Greece has slumped back... Читать дальше...

Mark Davis: Oakland A’s are holding up progress on new stadium

NBCSports.com 

While the Raiders’ extending of their lease in Oakland for another year might have been a short-term relief, Mark Davis still has a long-term problem with his co-tenant in O.co Coliseum. The Raiders owner took aim at the Oakland A’s as an impediment in his quest for a new stadium in Oakland. The baseball team signed a…

Steve Keim: “No doubt” Cardinals want Mathieu as fixture for years

NBCSports.com 

When safety Tyrann Mathieu tore his ACL in Week 15 of the regular season, General Manager Steve Keim said it made for a “deflated” locker room while the team was simultaneously celebrating their NFC West title. Given how much Mathieu did for the defense in the weeks before his injury, it’s not hard to understand…

President Buhari orders probe into 2016 budget fraud

NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

– Presidency wants budget discrepancies resolved without much publicity – Blames mafia for errors in the documents President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered for an immediate investigation be carried out into the allegations of fraudulent padding of allocations in the 2016 budget as discovered by the National Assembly. The 2016 budget has come under the spotlight for alleged […]

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Direct flights to Bali, Jakarta from India on the anvil

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Soon you may be able to board direct flights to Jakarta and Bali from India.To woo more tourists and improve engagement with India, Indonesia plans to connect eight cities of India with Jakarta and Bali.





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