Diamonds and rust – Mumbai Mirror

By Ajit Joshi Prominent Mumbai-based diamond firms in deep trouble, owe hundreds of crores to banks and lenders. News of two leading companies going belly-up has sent jitters down Mumbais diamond bourse. While a consortium of banks declared one of them bankrupt, the other has filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the United…

Despite potential for budget shortfall, lawmakers say odds are long for approval of casino gambling – User-generated content (press release) (registration)

By Tom Latek and Mark MaynardKentucky Today Even with the state facing a projected budget shortfall and an enormous public pension debt, casino gambling remains off the table. I havent heard any discussion of that issue and no one has talked to me about it, said Senate Minority Leader Ray Jones, D-Pikeville. Ive always opposed…