The government has declared that the Sixth Pay Commission would submit its report by April 4, 2008. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Mr. P K Bansal, the Minister of State for Finance said, “The Commission is to finalise and submit its report within 18 months of its constitution, that is 4th April, 2008.”

About effectuation of the Pay Commission’s suggestions, Mr. Bansal stated, “Since the report is to be submitted, the time frame for its implementation cannot be stated.”

Indian Economy is booming and the prices have been rising for the past two years at a much faster rate. The price of Real estate is rising. A common man can’t buy a house unless he takes a huge loan. The loan he will need all his life to re-pay.

There are shopping malls coming up (which are only increasing the spending of middle income groups).

The stock markets witnessed a very fast increase in valuations in year 2007. The start of 2008 wasn’t good for Indian markets, but still many stocks are near their all time highs.

Gauri Shahrukh Khan has been featured on top Celebrity magazine Vogue's Indian cover. Gauri Khan recently announced that she will be performing in some select movies. The news was tracked by several Bollywood and Entertainment reporters and they took Gauri directly to stardom. Gauri Khan vogue cover girl has got a nice media coverage already.

Hi Everyone,

 Just wanted to ask if Sunita Williams has converted to Islam. I am not aware why she would do it or if he has already become a muslim, but am curious to know if this is true.

 Thanks 

Soumik