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The nice ones will be rewarded - in business

"Good guys finish last" is a common saying, but is not necessarily true when it comes to handling business, or so as others would like to believe. To some, a firm hand and a cold resolve would make for a fine CEO, whether that CEO is a man or a woman. However, kindness is beneficial to the businesses' customers and employees.


Indian market regulator slaps $1.1B fine on PACL Ltd

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Indian stock markets regulator, has imposed a heavy fine of $1.1 billion (INR 72.7bn) on New Delhi-based real estate firm PACL Ltd for illegally raising funds to the tune of INR491 bn from the market. Sebi has further directed PACL Ltd to cough up the fine amount within 45 days from the order date. The fine amount is the biggest penalty so far that SEBI imposed on any company.

Volkswagen scandal is gaining steam

German automaker Volkswagen Group is under scrutiny after it was found by the U.S Clean Air Group that some of its cars did not pass the standard emission test. The test conducted by Peter Mock and John German revealed another scandal - the use of "defeat device" software in its cars.

Apple’s API for ad blockers is a threat to Google and web publishers

Since Apple made it easier for developers to create ad blockers, blocker apps gained revenue in the App Store. Reports said this is an absolute danger for Google and web publishers. In June, The Next Web reported Apple Inc. has provided tools for developers to create apps that block web ads. The tools are exclusively only for iOS9's default browser Safari.


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Cara Delevingne recently went on a twitter rant after being hounded with paparazzi in Milan. However, despite the huge rant, Cara then decided to take to instagram to share a half naked photo of herself taken by fellow friend and model, Kate Ross.
Sixth installment of George R.R. Martin's book series release date has been revealed by an editor. The show "Game of Thrones" which is based on the book series is also up for its sixth season, with little revelations of its synopsis.
Plans for setting up a Boeing factory in China has been submitted to the Beijing Government. It was reported Tuesday by the state-run media ahead of President Xi Jinping's U.S. visit, where he will tour one of its plants.
“Knock Knock” features Keanu Reeves as a supposed devoted husband and father but when temptation knocks at his door in the form of two young women, everything turns south. Speculations are starting to put a clamp on Eli Roth’s films as being less interesting and outright forgettable.
Lee Daniel maliciously accused Sean Penn of physically abusing women during an interview where he discussed Terrence Howard's domestic violence issue. Penn filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against Daniels.
With the European court judgment's awareness, UK aviation regulators started enforcing the budget airline Ryanair, to compensate thousands of delayed passengers. The statement came after hours after a final ruling from the European court of justice opened the floodgates for compensation claims against airlines that could reach into hundreds of millions of pounds, as reported by The Guardian.
Blake Shelton has finally broken his silence on his recent divorce with wife of 4 years. Despite the former couple going their separate ways, Blake confirmed that he and Miranda are still friends, and are focusing on themselves for the time being.
Master cinematographer Roger Deakins has revealed that "Blade Runner 2" will not be a usual prequel to the 1982 original "Blade Runner" film by Ridley Scott. It will be a totally different version and will stand by itself. Scott stated his reason of passing up the chance to direct the film and it is his issue of managing his projec
Volkswagen's manipulation in emission norms is rocking Germany following the latest resignation of CEO Martin Winterkorn. Analysts forecast that the recent developments at Volkswagen will have an impact on business and politics in Europe's largest economy.
“Prometheus 2” has two more sequels to follow, according to Ridley Scott, before it connects with the Alien series. As a result, the production date of “Alien 5” which will be directed by Neill Blomkamp has been reset to 2018.