Friday, February 15, 2019

Trump declares national emergency to build Mexico border wall

Trump declares national emergency to build Mexico border wall

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2S5vbcm

Amazon Invests in Rivian, a Tesla Rival in Electric Vehicles

The deal is the latest example of how the auto industry is being reshaped by new technologies and nimble companies that have raced ahead of many traditional carmakers.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2SAFqdS

Bits: The Week in Tech: A Break From Consumer Tech

What kinds of companies will be the next so-called unicorns? A hint: Many of them won’t have much in common with Uber or Airbnb.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2EcsZMm

Sabyasachi Mukherjee: Finding beauty in decay

Only Mukherjee, India’s biggest name in fashion, can fill his new home with precious antiques and textiles, then wait for the paint to peel off

from The Hindu - Luxury http://bit.ly/2GHAuMY

Thursday, February 14, 2019

US experts suspect ISI role in Pulwama terrorist attack

US experts suspect ISI role in Pulwama terrorist attack

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2GJErAF

Facebook Settlement With F.T.C. Could Run Into the Billions

The social media company is in discussions with regulators over claims that it violated a 2011 consent decree regarding user privacy.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GsvRXH

‘Productive Meeting’ Between Amazon and Unions, Then a Shock

Labor groups aiming to organize a Staten Island warehouse were in talks with the company a day before it abandoned plans for a Queens headquarters.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GKvGqm