Listed
IT megacorp Infosys becomes the first Indian firm to be listed on the Nasdaq 100, the benchmark index of the world’s largest electronic stock exchange.
Ordered
In Bangladesh, interim govt head Prez Iajuddin Ahmed calls out the army, ostensibly to quell violence before the Jan 23 polls. A deja vu feel prevails.
Retired
Damien Martyn, 35, Oz batting maestro with an on-off career—even as the Ashes tour is on. The news surprised many. In 67 Tests, he had a 46.37 avg.
Crowded
Half the world’s population will be living in cities by mid-2008, says a UN study. Though megacities will take the brunt, smaller cities too will bloat.
Quashed
A PIL accusing the dailies of publishing "obscene material" is struck down by the SC. It said that "adults too needed their fair share of entertainment".
