[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Nadella effect: Microsoft passes Exxon, is now world's 2nd most valuable company

Daily Newsletter | Saturday, November 15, 2014 TOP HEADLINES MORE » Nadella effect: Microsoft passes Exxon, is now world's 2nd most valuable company The bull run in Microsoft's stock this past year has helped the tech giant surpass Exxon Mobil and seize the rank of the second most valuable company, behind Apple Inc. Pakistan plays ISIS card as army chief Raheel Sharif visits US First it was the threat of Soviet/communism card. Then it was the al-Qaida card. Pakistan is now pulling out a new one: The ISIS card. Top-selling 100 drugs to get cheaper soon The NPPA is set to bring in at least 100 new drugs under price control to include combinations, dosages and strengths that are commonly prescribed by doctors. CITIES MORE » Amit Shah to prepare BJP's game plan for Delhi BJP chief Amit Shah will directly monitor the preparations for upcoming assembly elections in the city.Delhi BJP will form a 100-member team to oversee preparations at the grassroots. ‘Bal diwas — a day to celebrate hair?’ From Nehru being the “doctor in the clinic down the road” to Bal Diwas being dedicated to hair, TOI gets reactions from kids working on the streets to discover what Children’s Day means to them Student molested in JNU library A youth has been arrested for allegedly molesting his 21-year-old classmate inside a library at Jawaharlal Nehru University TECH MORE » Review: Android 5.0 (Lollipop) Android's sweet new "Lollipop" flavour brings security improvements and easier ways to view and respond to notifications. 10 best value-for-money phones you can buy today The year 2014 has witnessed the rise of the ‘value for money’ smartphone category with new and old players introducing devices that offer top-notch features.Here we bring to you a list of 10 hottest value for money smartphones available in the Indian market… Google accused of pay, overtime violations Google was sued this week by a worker who claimed the company did not pay overtime, improperly classified him as an independent contractor then terminated him. SPORTS MORE » World Championship: Anand draws fifth game against Carlsen Now in the fifth game scheduled for Friday, Anand will again play with white pieces and is likely to push for victory yet again against Carlsen. Saina, Srikanth in semis, Kashyap exits in China Open Saina Nehwal and male shuttler Kidambi Srikanth reached the semifinals of the China Open Super Series Premier as Parupalli Kashyap lost in the quarterfinals. Djokovic trounces Berdych at Tour Finals, seals No. 1 spot Novak Djokovic added another processional victory to the lengthening list at ATP Tour Finals with a 6-2, 6-2 demolition of subdued Czech Tomas Berdych. BUSINESS MORE » Modified LPG cash transfer starts today More than two crore households in 54 districts spanning 11 states will start getting the subsidy amount on each cooking gas refill directly into their bank accounts from Saturday as the government rolls out the modified direct benefit transfer scheme for cooking gas (DBTL). Ratan Tata invests in Urban Ladder After making personal investments in e-commerce major Snapdeal and online jewellery store Bluestone, Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus, Tata Sons is now laying a wager on furniture e-tailer Urban Ladder. SBI to upgrade service system State Bank of India (SBI) has begun rolling out new initiatives to improve service delivery, based on recommendations by management consultants. ENTERTAINMENT MORE » Kim Kardashian in Bigg Boss 8? Keeping up with its trend of getting a controversial international celebrity, Bigg Boss is apparently now trying to rope in Kim Kardashian 10 celebs mentored by Salman Khan Salman has always been a helping hand to his close ones. The actor trained Sooraj Pancholi and is also producing his debut film. Other Newsletters from TOI: Entertainment | Tech | Movie Reviews | Life & Style To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here. Copyright 2014 Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service