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Mumbai Metro leak floods Twitter after season's first real downpour
One of the coaches sprung a leak, prompting unlucky commuters to vent their frustration on social media.<br />

We regret terrible communication on test, have apologised: Facebook COO Sandberg
Facebook conducted a study in January 2012 to see how the placement of positive or negative words in the news feeds of users affected their status updates.<br />
Thanks to Modi, Twitter's interaction levels with Indian govt 'unmatched' globally
Modi deployed an army of supporters over Twitter and Facebook during his successful election campaign. He has put both the microblogging site and Facebook at the centre of his government's media and research strategies since taking office a month ago and has asked ministers and lawmakers to follow suit.<br />

Inflation doesn't even spare dabbawalas: Iconic Mumbai service rates hiked by Rs 100/month
The former president of the dabbawala's association attributed the steep hike to rise in prices of vegetables and costs of transport.<br />
Jaitley's observes 'World UFO Day' on Facebook, told to come down to earth
Arun Jaitley, a key confidante of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, published a message celebrating "World UFO Day" on his Facebook page, which is one of the main forums in which he publishes official information.<br />
Ratan Tata promises tell-all memoir on life and work...in Japanese
The Tata group has characteristically maintained silence over whether Ratan Tata wil be penning his memoirs.
Guess what: Bosses more likely to use social media to chill at work
It can be explained by the fact that top executives have longer working hours, and that work and leisure are much more integrated than it is for employees.
KLM apologises after tweet rubs salt into Mexican fans' World Cup exit wounds
What was meant to be a joke has turned into a PR blunder for Dutch airline KLM after it angered Mexican soccer fans.
Apple, Facebook, Google fly gay rights flag at San Francisco Pride parade
Apple Inc, Facebook Inc and other prominent Silicon Valley technology companies flew the flag for gay rights at the San Francisco Pride Festival on Sunday as they sought to boost morale among employees and reflect a corporate culture of diversity.

Malyasia, Singapore, Dubai are the favourites of Indian tourists this summer
A growing number of Indians belonging to upper middle class families are opting for foreign holidays this summer, drawn by online travel portals, social media references and wooed by aggressive marketing by tour operators, says an Assocham survey.
India becomes internet savvy: Study says online shopping to more than double by 2016
Online shopping by urban consumers will more than double over the next two years in the country to 14 per cent from 6 per cent last year, says a Boston Consultancy Group report.
Modi may soon have more Twitter followers than White House
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the fifth most "followed" world leader on Twitter, may soon overtake the White House in terms of number of followers on the microblogging site
Just chill: Indian firms to focus on staff health, productivity, says report
A massive 96 percent companies in India feel that H&P played a moderate to essential role in their organization's health strategy and three in every four Indian employers expect the focus on H&P to grow in the next two years.
Walk, meet, read: How Manmohan Singh is spending retirement
The first technocrat to rule the country, Manmohan Singh will remain in public and political life as he continues to be a member of the Rajya Sabha, the country's upper house of parliament.
McDonalds to Snickers, brands dig their teeth into Suarez controversy
Suarez was caught chomping on the Italian's shoulder near the end of Uruguay's 1-0 win, the third such indiscretion of his controversial career.<br />
PMO wants to turn Homi Bhaba's bungalow, auctioned for Rs 372 cr, into museum
The Centre informed the Bombay High Court on Monday that in the public interest it was considering whether to take over the Mehrangir bungalow of late scientist Homi Bhabha at Malabar Hill in south Mumbai for converting it into a museum.

Paying it forward: India has highest percent of millionaires wanting to give back to society
According to the World Wealth Report 2014, released by Capgemini and RBC Wealth Management, more than 90 percent of India's High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) seek to achieve more than just monetary returns while managing their wealth.<br />

'Like': India to clock fastest Facebook user growth globally in 2014
According to eMarketer's projections, Facebook users in India will hit 108.9 million by the end of this year from 77.8 million in 2013. The firm estimates the user base in the world's second most populous country to swell to 136.3 million in 2015 and 211.2 million in 2018.<br />
Ratan Tata gets honorary law doctorate from Canada's York University
Tata was among the 12 recipients of honorary doctorate from York University.<br />
8 mistakes CEO aspirants make at interviews
From goof ups in the basics to blunders in the crucial questions, here are the most common mistakes made.<br />
Obama worked in Baskin-Robbins, wants daughters to get a taste of a similar life
President Barack Obama and wife Michelle both worked minimum-wage jobs before they got law degrees: a character-building experience they said they also want their teenage daughters to share.
Radio gaga: Private FM stations may be allowed to broadcast news
The previous UPA government, while approving 'Policy Guidelines for Phase-III expansion of FM radio, had approved carriage of news bulletins of AIR on private radio.<br />
Here's why Anand Mahindra is cheering Spain's World Cup exit
Anand Mahindra, one of India's leading corporate leaders, tweeted his support for the Chilean national team. But a desire to support the little guy wasn't the only reason Mahindra was backing Chile. Turns out Chile is the largest overseas market for the group's automobiles.<br />
NCPA auctions Homi Bhabha bungalow in Mumbai for Rs 372 cr
The highest bidder, whose identity was not disclosed at his request, landed the sprawling property in the plush south Mumbai Malabar Hill area which went under the hammer at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), its custodian.<br />
Spotted: Obama's daughter Malia works on TV set for a day
President Barack Obama's oldest daughter, Malia, was spotted working as a production assistant for a day on the set of a CBS television program
Graph: Why Brazil 2014 is shaping up to be the most exciting World Cup ever
This edition of the World Cup has seen a result in every game so far, and that's making for some pretty exciting viewing.
Techies get a boost as Washington Accord gives global recognition for Indian degrees
India, which has been a provisional member of Washington Accord since 2007, was working for several years to become a permanent member

