Merrill Lynch pays $12.7M to settle Texas auction rate securities caseSeptember 14th, 2009 Merrill Lynch settles Texas case for $12.7MAUSTIN, Texas — Merrill Lynch will pay the state of Texas $12.7 million to settle an investigation into the brokerage firm's marketing and sale of auction rate securities, state officials said Monday. Texas Securities Commissioner Denise Voigt Crawford announced the settlement.
Bangladeshi fashion designer showcases collection in KolkataSeptember 11th, 2009 KOLKATA - Bibi Russell, a noted fashion designer from Bangladesh, showcased her new collection, which is inspired by the rural life on the second day of Kolkata Fashion Week here on Thursday. Russell's creations, which included sarees, salwar kurtas and western wear, were based on natural fabrics like cotton and silk.
Buffett lunch auction starts June 21; charity will try to top last year's $2.1M winning bidJune 4th, 2009 Warren Buffett lunch auction begins in late JuneOMAHA, Neb. — One of the most expensive steak lunches you can bid for goes online later this month, courtesy of billionaire Warren Buffett.
A designer collection for differently abled peopleMay 15th, 2009 BANGALORE - A fashion student in Bangalore has created a special collection for the differently abled people. Senthil, a final year student of Fashion in Army school of fashion and designing, has made this special designer collection.
Paris Hilton to launch kids' collection rangeMay 3rd, 2009 BEIJING - Socialite heiress Paris Hilton is set to launch her own range of children's clothes. The actress and fashion designer, who already has her own lines of perfumes, jewellery, shoes, pet clothes and women's wear, is keen to branch out into a new lucrative market, reports China Daily.
Dallas school district hosts online auction of items purchased by its own credit card abusersApril 22nd, 2009 School district hosts credit-card abuse auctionDALLAS — The Dallas Independent School District is conducting an online auction this month of items confiscated from employees who fraudulently used the district's credit cards. The Dallas Morning News reported Tuesday that the 72 auction items were turned over to the district by the FBI.
Kate Moss to bring out a cookbookApril 8th, 2009 LONDON - After conquering the catwalk and storming the high street with her designer clothes, British supermodel-turned-designer Kate Moss is bringing out a cookbook. Moss, 35, has been inspired to write some recipes by Stasha Palos, the step-daughter of her good friend and billionaire businessman Sir Philip Green, reprots the Mirror online.
Michael Jackson losing battle to halt auctionApril 4th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson is fighting a losing battle to stop an auction of items from his Neverland ranch. A huge haul including Jackson's costumes and the gates to the famous California estate are due to go under the hammer April 22, reported the contactmusic online.
James Otis apologises, says auction of Gandhi's belongings was not meant for profitsMarch 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - James Otis, the US based collector and auctioneer of Mahatma Gandhi's personal belongings, today asserted that the purpose behind the auction was to remind the world about Gandhi's greatness. Addressing a news conference here, Otis, who sparked a row by putting up for auction Gandhi's belongings earlier this month, apologized for unintentionally hurting Indian sentiments and asserted that the purpose of the auction was to remind the people about his teachings.
UK websites flooded with 800 million pounds of fake goodsMarch 21st, 2009 LONDON - Online shopping sites in Britain are flooded with fake goods such as counterfeit designer clothing and computer softwares. According to a research was carried out by the online marketplace Price Minister, these fake goods are worth a whopping 800 million pounds.
India should promote religious harmony abroad: Dalai LamaMarch 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India should take a 'more active role' in promoting religious harmony abroad, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said here Friday. 'India must take a more active role in promoting peace and religious harmony in the new world, which are heavily interdependent,' he said at the inaugural session of the India Today Conclave.
Hurley donates son's photos for charity stampMarch 5th, 2009 LONDON - Models Elizabeth Hurley and Jasmine Guinness have donated family photos to be used on a new set of stamps to raise money for domestic violence charity Women's Aid. Hurley contributed to the cause with a picture of her six-year-old son Damien, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Domenico Dolce floored by Scarlett's beautyMarch 4th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood divas like Jennifer Lopez, Gisele Bundchen, Madonna, Monica Bellucci, Christina Aguilera, Kylie Minogue and many more wear their dresses but designer Domenico Dolce of the designer duo D&G is smitten by Scarlett Johansson's beauty. 'I couldn't keep my eyes off from her, the first time I met her.
Art auction to raise money for underprivileged childrenJanuary 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Celebrities come together with artists to produce joints works of art to be auctioned and the money given to a charity - that is what India On Canvas 2009 is all about. In its second year, the annual event remains fundraiser for the NGO Khushii that takes care of underprivileged kids.
Uttar Pradesh plans designer khadi mallsDecember 29th, 2008 LUCKNOW - The state Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) plans to set up malls - designed and operated on the lines of upmarket shopping outlets - exclusively to promote designer khadi products across Uttar Pradesh, an official said here Tuesday. 'The reason behind setting up the malls is obvious: promoting and popularising khadi products as being trendy,' KVIC state director R.S.
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