Current affairs briefing for 8th October, 2009

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Hi friends,

Here is our link for today: http://indiancurrentaffairs.blogspot.com/2009/10/08102009.html

In today's briefing:

1.  Some titbits on migration.

2.  The downside of smartphones.  Are there any?  Yes there are.  Take a look; though we love our iPhone.

3.  Nobel prizes for Chemistry and Literature announced.

4.  RIL announces 1:1 bonus.

5.  Credit growth shows upswing.

6.  Can you state some strong reasons why banking by telcos makes sense in India?

7.  Annual employment survey is about to be conducted.

8.  Shakib is Wisden cricketer of the year.

9.  Language lessons: apercu.

That's it for today.  Happy reading.