World Last Week: 15 Sept’14 – 21 Sept’14

• Modi’s US visit: Why this trip is so important to India?

  The first thing Modi has to do is change America’s perception of India on trade, policy and various other fronts, says NR Narayana Murthy.

• GetDistributors.com Participates in the International Lighting Exhibition: Light India 2014

  GetDistributors is participating in the fair with the motive let the big companies know about how we can help them in making ‘bigger’.

• Google launches Android One; smartphones priced between Rs 6,000-7,000

  The first set of Android one devices are Micromax Canvas A1, Spice Dream Uno and Karbonn Sparkle V – all priced between Rs 6,000 – 7,000.

• China President Xi’s India visit: China to Open Doors for Indian Businesses

  PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held one-on-one talk, the two countries have also declared several deals and initiatives

• Scottish referendum: Scotland rejects independence & decides to stay with the UK

  A vote for the 307-year union is a relief for millions of Britons including David Cameron, whose job was on the line, as well as allies across the world.

• Incheon Asian Games 2014
  

  The 2014 Asian Games, officially known as the XVII Asiad, is a multi-sport event celebrated in Incheon, South Korea from September 19– October 4, 2014.

• Jet Airways, Qatar Airways offer steep discounts on business class

  Jet & Qatar Airways are offering discounts to take on Emirates & SIA whose recently started A380 flights are scooping passengers in big chunks.
  

• Bill Gates Foundation announces $ 7 Lakh for Jammu and Kashmir flood relief

  American business tycoon and philanthropist Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation today announced an emergency relief fund of $ 700,000 for the flood victims of Jammu and Kashmir.