Singapore economy makes a killing in Diwali
The Indian economy is looking up. In fact, it must be doing really well if you go by the hordes of Indians who descended upon Singapore in the Diwali week this year. Flights were booked to bursting weeks in advance. Some actually went west to Mumbai before striking it east.

Passenger fares may be hiked, says Railway Board chairman
A hike in the rail passenger fares seemed inevitable as the Indian Railways authorities are trying desperatly to cut losses.

Indian author shortlisted for Guardian award
Indian author Raj Kamal Jha has been shortlisted for a new book award for first-time authors that aims to rival the Booker Prize. The award instituted by The Guardian newspaper carries a cash prize of 10,000 pounds, about half the Booker prize money but aims to improve on the method of selection.


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