Former President

Advisory on illegal activities by chartered accountants if any is welcome move but advisory not hearing any negative views on demonetisting by any ICAI member is a bit of an overreach, says V Balakrishnan, Former CFO, Infosys.

Technology, innovation key to nation's growth: Kalam

The former President referred to the latest Global Competitiveness Report where India is ranked at 60. Kalam said if the country's status is to be improved, we need to promote excellence in technology.

Oil to reach $100 a barrel by end of 2016: T Boone Pickens

Oil prices have fallen sharply amid weaker Asian and European demand and a boom in North American production. US crude futures have dropped more than 60 percent since highs last summer and were at around USD 47.40 a barrel on Tuesday.

Kalam on Facebook

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam has become the latest personality to make foray into social networking site, Facebook, where he will share his thoughts on issues concerning the country's development and his interaction with various sections of people.

US already in 'recession,' extend tax cuts: Bill Clinton

Former President Bill Clinton told CNBC Tuesday that the US economy already is in a recession and urged Congress to extend all the tax cuts due to expire at the end of the year.

Musharraf says blasphemy law cannot be changed: Interview

Former president Pervez Musharraf said on Sunday that Pakistan's blasphemy laws could not be changed, but that the man who killed the governor of Punjab province over his opposition to them must be punished.