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Everything you need to know about Lagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Lagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Boost cooperation, IMF chief urges

April 3, 2012 at 11:44 PM

Washington, April 3 (IANS) The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Tuesday called for global cooperation to increase the IMF's ability to tackle challenges, warning that the world's economic recovery remains fragile.

Global economic crisis presents many lessons, says IMF chief

March 20, 2012 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Tuesday said the global economic slowdown has presented many lessons, and added that the financial sector, which has been identified as a 'high contagion' agent for the crisis must aid growth, not threaten it.

Global economic crisis presents many lessons, says IMF chief

March 20, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Tuesday said the global economic slowdown has presented many lessons, and added that the financial sector, which has been identified as a 'high contagion' agent for the crisis must aid growth, not threaten it.

'Icelandic worm monster' caught on tape

February 9, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Melbourne, Feb 9 (ANI): A cameraman has shot footage of what appears to be a giant serpentine creature weaving its way through the icy waters of lake Lagarfljot in east Iceland.

'Icelandic worm monster' caught on tape

February 9, 2012 at 1:45 PM

Melbourne, Feb 9 (ANI): A cameraman has shot footage of what appears to be a giant serpentine creature weaving its way through the icy waters of lake Lagarfljot in east Iceland.

French magazine poll names Strauss-Kahn's wife Anne Sinclair as 'Woman of the Year'

December 20, 2011 at 12:33 PM

Paris, Dec 20 (ANI): The wife of shamed former International Monetary fund (IMF) chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Anne Sinclair, who stood by her during his sex scandals, has been named as Woman of the Year in a poll for a French magazine.

IMF chief warns that world risks sliding into a 1930s-style slump

December 16, 2011 at 3:53 PM

London, Dec.16 (ANI): The world risks sliding into a 1930s-style slump unless countries settle their differences and work together to tackle Europe's deepening debt crisis, the head of the International Monetary Fund has warned.

IMF to scale down global economic growth forecast due to financial crisis

December 2, 2011 at 3:42 PM

Washington, Dec 2(ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said it would scale down the global economic growth since financial crisis fuelled by the eurozone debt crisis was adversely affecting global economic output.

'Strauss-Kahn took prostitute to IMF office in Washington'

November 5, 2011 at 11:49 AM

Paris, Nov 5 (ANI): Dominique Strauss-Kahn reportedly took a prostitute to his office at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington.

Strauss-Kahn brought mistress to 'orgy of 8' at luxury Paris hotel

October 22, 2011 at 10:55 AM

Paris, Oct 22 (ANI): Former International Monitory Fund (IMF) chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn brought his mistress to an eight-person orgy at a luxury hotel in Paris, it has emerged.

Strauss-Kahn wants end to 'insinuations' linking him to 'prostitution ring'

October 18, 2011 at 11:11 AM

Paris, Oct 18 (ANI): A lawyer for Dominique Strauss-Kahn has said that the former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief wants an end to all 'insinuations' against him, with the latest ones suggesting that he was involved in a prostitution ring.

'French cop flew prostitutes to New York to host orgy for Strauss-Kahn'

October 17, 2011 at 12:51 PM

Paris, Oct 18 (ANI): Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn is in yet another controversy, this time for allegedly taking help of a police chief to have an orgy in a Paris hotel.

World economy 'in dangerous phase', warn IMF, World Bank

September 23, 2011 at 1:45 PM

New York, Sept 23(ANI): The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have warned that the global economy is in a dangerous phase and has narrower path of recovery.

Strauss-Kahn pays visit to IMF to say 'goodbye, and meet his successor'

August 30, 2011 at 12:18 PM

Washington, Aug 30 (ANI): Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, paid a visit to the IMF's Washington headquarters to say goodbye to staffers and to have a short meeting with his replacement, Christine Lagarde.

Kate joins Michelle, Carla on 'Vanity Fair Best Dressed' list

August 4, 2011 at 11:27 AM

London, August 4 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge has been named one of the world's best-dressed women by Vanity Fair magazine.

New IMF chief 'contractually bound by tough ethics regime' post Strauss-Kahn tenure

July 6, 2011 at 2:28 PM

London, July 6 (ANI): Christine Lagarde, who recently took office as the International Monetary Fund managing director, will be bound by tough ethical rules as the fund tightens its rules following last month's departure of Dominique Strauss-Kahn.

Pranab Mukherjee congratulates new IMF MD Christine Lagarde

June 29, 2011 at 12:43 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Christine Lagarde on her appointment as the new managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

French FM Christine Lagarde becomes first woman to hold IMF chief post

June 29, 2011 at 11:07 AM

London, June 29 (ANI): French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde has been named as the new International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief following the downfall of Dominique Strauss-Kahn for allegedly raping a hotel maid in New York.

Christine Lagarde among candidates shortlisted by IMF to replace Strauss-Kahn

June 14, 2011 at 4:52 PM

Paris, June 14 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shortlisted French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde and Mexican central bank chief Agustin Carstens for the IMF's top job after the post fell vacant following Dominique Strauss-Kahn's resignation over alleged sexual assault charges. '

IMF chief should be selected on merit basis: Mukherjee

June 7, 2011 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the selection of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief should be done on the basis of merit, competence and in a transparent manner.

Lagarde seeks India's support for IMF top job

June 7, 2011 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (ANI): French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde called on Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee here on Tuesday as part of her effort to seek support for her candidature to the post of Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

India to begin talks with other nations over IMF chief selection

June 1, 2011 at 9:35 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said the government has suggested to its executive directors in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to begin talks with other countries over the selection of the IMF chief.

Merkel meets President Patil in Delhi

May 31, 2011 at 7:51 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel met President Pratibha Devisingh Patil here on Tuesday.

German Chancellor meets Manmohan Singh

May 31, 2011 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh here today to discuss bilateral trade, defence deals and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) succession.

Top position in IMF should go to best available talent: PM

May 28, 2011 at 9:48 PM

On Board Air India One, May 28 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Saturday the top position in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) should not go to specific countries, but to the best available talent in the world.

Possible next IMF chief Christine Lagarde 'facing prosecution over financial sleaze'

May 27, 2011 at 12:04 PM

Paris, May 27 (ANI): French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, who is being touted as the possible successor to Dominique Strauss-Kahn as head of the International Monetary Fund, is reportedly facing prosecution for some financial impropriety.

Lagarde to visit India, Brazil, China for IMF charm offensive

May 27, 2011 at 12:04 PM

Paris, May 27 (ANI): French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde will undertake a global tour that will include stops in China, Brazil and India to rally support for her bid to become the next president of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Lagarde qualified to be IMF chief, but US yet to decide:Clinton

May 27, 2011 at 9:32 AM

Paris, May 27 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that Washington has not taken an official position as yet on who should be the next president of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but also believes that French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde is qualified for the post.

Mukherjee in touch with other Finance Ministers over IMF chief selection

May 26, 2011 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said he was in touch with finance ministers of other developing nations to gather support for a candidate to head the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Britain backs French Finance Minister Lagarde as new IMF head

May 22, 2011 at 1:17 PM

London, May 22(ANI): Britain has backed French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde as the new head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Strauss-Kahn believed 'Russia plotted to stop him from running for French presidency'

May 21, 2011 at 11:09 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Dominique Strauss-Kahn believes that he was targeted by Russia and France to have him fired as International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief, and to stop him from running for the French presidency, fellow French socialist politician Claude Bartolone has said.

India to focus on expanding ties with France: Mukherjee

February 19, 2011 at 7:37 PM

Paris, Feb 19 (ANI): India's Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that his meeting with his French counterpart Christine Lagarde were quite satisfactory and India would focus on expanding ties with France.

India to focus on expanding ties with France: Mukherjee

February 19, 2011 at 10:54 AM

Paris, Feb 19 (ANI): India's Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that his meeting with his French counterpart Christine Lagarde were quite satisfactory and India would focus on expanding ties with France.

French finance minister claims women make better politicians than men

October 12, 2010 at 1:50 PM

London, Oct 12 (ANI): France's finance minister Christine Lagarde has claimed that women make better politicians than men because they are not prisoners to their libido and testosterone.

Last Neanderthals died out 37,000 years ago

January 27, 2010 at 12:59 PM

Washington, January 27 (ANI): In a new research, scientists have determined that Neanderthals survived for several millennia after being replaced or assimilated by anatomically modern humans everywhere else in Europe, and the last of the species died out 37,000 years ago.

30,000-year-old teeth of ancient child shed new light on human evolution

January 8, 2010 at 1:45 PM

London, January 8 (ANI): In a recent research by scientists from the University of Bristol, UK, the teeth of a 30,000-year-old child are shedding new light on the evolution of modern humans.

How much omega-3 fatty acid is 'just right' for optimal heart health

September 1, 2009 at 12:40 PM

Washington, Sept 1 (ANI): A team of French scientists has found how much DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 fatty acid, is required to prevent cardiovascular disease in healthy men.

Nooyi, Sonia Gandhi in Forbes top 15 most powerful women list

August 20, 2009 at 11:46 AM

New York, Aug.20 (ANI): Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo, Congress party president Sonia Gandhi, Chanda Kochhar, CEO of ICICI Bank India and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Chairman, Biocon India are the only Indians in Forbes annual list of the 100 most powerful women.

Rage is the order of the day in strike-hit France

March 18, 2009 at 10:23 AM

Paris, March 18 (DPA) The general strike and nationwide protests called in France Thursday come at the worst possible time for President Nicolas Sarkozy and his government. Recent factory closures and layoffs have left workers angry and put the country's notoriously intransigent trade unions in a confrontational mood.

Nooyi, Warrior, Mukerjea in WSJ's 50 women to watch list

November 10, 2008 at 6:20 PM

New York, Nov 10 (IANS) Three top executives of Indian origin - PepsiCo's Indra Nooyi, Cisco's Padmasree Warrior and INX Media's Indrani Mukerjea - are in the list of "50 Women to Watch - 2008" compiled by the Wall Street Journal.

Further action needed on financial crisis: G20

November 10, 2008 at 12:27 PM

Sao Paulo, Nov 10 (DPA) Finance ministers of the Group of 20 industrialised and emerging economies (G20) have agreed that global stability and growth must be the cornerstones of any plan to bring volatile markets under control and fight off worldwide recession.

Eurozone finance ministers rule out joint stimulus package

November 4, 2008 at 11:15 AM

Brussels, Nov 4 (Xinhua) Finance ministers from the European Union (EU) countries have ruled out a joint stimulus package to save the real economy but called for better coordination.

France's sovereign wealth fund to boost economic security

October 28, 2008 at 10:04 AM

Paris, Oct 28 (Xinhua) France's plan to create a sovereign wealth fund is a part of the country's efforts to guarantee its economic security in the current world financial crisis.

Top executives of second largest French bank resigns: Reports

October 20, 2008 at 12:54 PM

Paris, Oct 20 (DPA) The top executives of Caisse d'Epargne, France's second largest banking group - which suffered a loss of 600 million euros ($804 million) - resigned Sunday, media reports said.

French government to look into bank's $804-mn loss

October 17, 2008 at 7:37 PM

Paris, Oct 17 (DPA) French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde has asked the government's bank oversight authority to look into the country's second-largest banking group, Caisse d'Epargne, after it announced a loss of 600 million euros ($804 million) in a derivatives trade, French radio reported Friday.

Indian American Indra Nooyi, world's third most powerful woman

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New York, Aug.28 (ANI): Indian American Indra Nooyi, the Chairman and CEO of Pepsico U.S., has been ranked as the third most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine.