Economy and Policy

India and Gambia signed a protocol for consultations during the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gambia, Mamadou Tangara.

• Khadi would no longer be available at discounted rates
• Khadi organisations move to save KVIC
• Asian economies more resilient during global crisis than expected: ADB
• Asia’s expanding middle class presents huge opportunity for region, world: ADB
• India’s middle class driving innovation, consumption, but still vulnerable: ADB

Markets and Investing

Sanjiv Mehta, who bought the East India Company in 2005, is re-launching the world’s first multinational firm.

• Octopus Paul stamp becomes centre of attraction at Shanghai Expo 2010
• MTNL, Novatium introduce MTNL nova navigator
• Readers speak about Kalinganagar Tata Steel plant issue
• India exports registered an increase amid global economic meltdown: Maran
• Sensex plunges by 380 points on global cues

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INDUSTRIAL UNREST : Workers stage a protest at the Tianjin Mitsumi Electric Co. factory, China

Advertising and Marketing

Australian Tennis star Todd Woodbridge said he doubted the authenticity of the recent ad stunt video featuring Roger Federer.

• Warner Bros sues condom brand ‘Harry Popper’ for copyright infringement
• Youth exposure to alcohol ads in mags declines by 48pc: Study
• ‘Offensive’ UK ad encouraging people to report ‘terror suspect’ neighbours banned
• Cheryl Cole’s endorsement sends hairspray sales soaring
• ‘No hesitation’ in signing Bingle as face of summer swimwear: Speedo

Real Estate

Light-coloured cool rooftops and roads can curb carbon emissions and combat global climate change, found a new study by searchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

• Cool roofs and pavements may help fight global warming
• 110-foot concrete bridge survives 8.0 earthquake simulation
• Realty sector revives in Hyderabad after political crisis
• America’s biggest house on sale
• Mercer study declares Vienna the world’s most livable city for second straight year

Hospitality and Tourism

The robust Champagne bottle, which was synonymous with opulence and celebration, is undergoing a slim makeover in a bid to cut carbon emissions.

• Champagne bottle going for slimmer makeover to cut carbon footprint
• Hangover cure may lie in the ‘size of the glass’
• Oz resort offering models, mud wrestling, massages, dubbed sexist
• Mojito is Brits’ most preferred cocktail
• Afghan airline in-flight magazine presents country’s gory side to passengers