Saturday, August 17, 2013

Black Friday for markets

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES

The rupee hitting an all time low, a steep fall in shares and the rising gold price is the lead story in most papers. While the Business Standard calls it 'Black Friday for markets', the Economic Times headline reads 'Economic flag at half mast after netas take I-day salute'. 'Rupee falls to 62, gold gains Rs 1310 per 10gm' informs the Pioneer.

Pakistan troops firing on Indian posts in Drass and Kargil makes front page news in the Times of India, Asian Age and The Tribune'.

'Hope dies as 5 bodies pulled out of submarine' writes the Hindustan Times, of the Sindhurakshak tragedy. In a heart wrenching account, the Indian Express writes 'Waiting for son who didn't make it home for birthday', of Atul Sharma, who would have turned 22 yesterday.

'Coalgate gets murkier as more files go missing' writes the Hindu on its front page, referring to the missing documents of 45 coal blocks allocated from 1993 to 2005.

'Rain returns to haunt the city government' writes the Mail Today, as it shows pictures of massive traffic congestion in Delhi. The Hindustan Times reports of waterlogging in various areas of Delhi. 'Despite early start, monsoon not yet on last legs' writes the Pioneer.

Following a supreme court order to limit the use of red beacons on cars, the Indian Express writes, that in West Bengal, there is no place for red. 'Didis latest - let all red VIP beacons be green'.

And finally, the Hindu business line has advice for you, and the kids too. 'Soft drinks tied to increased aggression in kids' and 'more than 4 cups of coffee a day may shorten lifespan', writes the paper, according to latest studies.

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