Kim Clijsters is on a roll. India’s economy is not. Tragedy in Nigeria and more bumbling from the boys at Blackberry.
1. Death toll rises in Nigeria bombings, more than 180 dead
The Nigerian city of Kano was ripped apart by a series of bomb blasts. Bako Haram, an Islamic fundamentalist group, has claimed responsibility.
More at Daily Mail and BBC.
2. RBI takes steps to boost economic growth
RBI announced a cut in cash reserve ratios but kept the repo rate unchanged in a recent announcement meant to combat inflation and a falling growth rate.
The details at The Hindu.
3. Clijsters storms into Australian Open semis.
Kim Clijsters trounced past no. 1 seed Caroline Wozniacki to reach the semi-final of the year’s first grand slam. She will face Victoria Azarenka in a bid to make it to the final.
The whole story at The New York Times.
4. Meet Newt Gingrich
If you think Indians are the only ones not using their electoral rights in a wise manner, think again.
A great editorial at The New York Times.
5. The things CEOs say
A fantastic collection of some of the dumbest things RIM’s departed CEOs blurted out recently. Our favorite: ‘We’ve been singled out because we’d been so successful’. Good riddance.
More gems at Gizmodo.
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