Indian startup sets up crypto-currency platform for Greeks

Last Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 18:21

The company, named Trestor Foundation, also claims it is the only global organisation that can help people in Greece to get the money despite the capital control on bank withdrawls imposed by the government there.

Only 6% mobile users in India over 50 years of age: Telenor

Last Updated: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 21:25

Even though India has over 96 crore mobile subscribers, only 6 percent of them are over 50 years of age, indicating that senior citizens are not fully receiving the benefits of mobile Internet, says a survey.

Govt relaxes FDI norms for NRIs, PIOs, OCI

Last Updated: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 19:40

The government on Thursday decided to liberalise foreign direct investment norms for NRIs and overseas citizens of India (OCI) as it aims to increase capital flows into the country.

Sukanya Samriddhi to earn at 9.2% interest, PPF 8.7% for FY'16

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 21:06

Investments in Sukanya Samriddhi Account, the special deposit scheme for girl child, will earn higher interest rate of 9.2 percent, while the rate on popular tax saving Public Provident Fund has been retained at 8.7 percent for 2015-16.

Budget 2015: Expectations of Senior citizens

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 12:47

Here are some changes that the Senior citizens expect in this year’s Budget.

RBS poised to take 4 bn stg hit on value of US bank Citizens

Last Updated: Friday, February 20, 2015, 21:14

Royal Bank of Scotland is likely to write down the value of its U.S. bank Citizens by about 4 billion pounds ($6.2 billion) next week, industry sources said, potentially wiping out much of the state-backed bank`s annual profit.

Indians can carry only up to Rs 25,000 to Nepal, Bhutan

Last Updated: Thursday, January 22, 2015, 22:08

The Reserve Bank on Thursday allowed Indians to carry high value denomination notes while travelling to Nepal and Bhutan with a cap of Rs 25,000 on the total amount.

Right of Citizens Bill to be passed in next Parliament session: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 19:01

A bill providing for time-bound delivery of services such as passports, pensions and birth and death certificates will be passed by Parliament during its session next month, Union Minister V Narayanasamy said on Wednesday.

US evacuates citizens from South Sudanese conflict zone

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 07:49

The US on Sunday evacuated its citizens from Bor, the capital of South Sudan`s Jonglei state engulfed in armed conflicts, after a failed attempt a day earlier.

Tata Housing partners 'Club 60' film for promoting project

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 20:39

Tata Housing Development Company Tuesday said it has partnered with the film 'Club 60' for promoting its housing project for senior citizens in Bangalore.

Call for developing DNA identification cards

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 19:10

DNA identification cards can be developed for Indian citizens to serve as a single comprehensive identity cards, said speakers at a conference on DNA here Saturday.

US can access Britons` personal data under secret deal: Report

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 09:21

The US National Security Agency has stored the personal electronic data of British citizens under a secret deal with London, according to files leaked by Edward Snowden and published by British media.