Amrutha Gayathri

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Gayathri writes about geopolitics and business for International Business Times. She began her career at the Times of India as news coordinator, before moving on to IBTimes in 2011. Her interests include blogs, books, movies, Internet humor, and Aditya Bal’s cooking shows. She holds a master's degree in Mass Communication from University of Hyderabad and a bachelor’s in English Literature from Presidency College, University of Madras.

Massive Protests In Brazil Over Tax Burden Coupled With Poor Public Services

Nationwide protests have swept Brazil, as people vent their frustration over heavy taxes and poor public services.

G-8 Summit: Preliminary Communiqué On Global Economy Working Session [FULL TEXT]

Complete text of the G-8 communique on global economy issued on Monday. The meeting continues Tuesday.

Turkey Protests: Labor Unions Call For Strike Over Police Attack On Protesters; Lira Weakens Further

Turkey labor unions call for a nationwide protest on Monday against police crackdown on protesters, weakening lira and financial markets.

Airbus Expects To Double Profit Margin By 2015, CEO Says Ahead Of 2013 Paris Air Show

Airbus expects its profit margin to more than double by 2015, its CEO said, ahead of the 2013 Paris Air Show scheduled to begin on Monday.

Britain’s GCHQ Spied On Foreign Diplomats During G-20 Summits: Report

Ahead of the G-8 summit on Monday, leaked documents obtained by the Guardian reveal British spies snooped on foreign diplomats at G-20 summits.

India's Population Will Grow While China's Will Begin To Decline By 2028, Making India World’s Most Populous Country In About 15 Years, UN Report Says

India’s population is projected to exceed China's in about 15 years, at which point both nations are estimated to have 1.45 billion people each.

US House Intelligence Committee Lawmakers Raise Doubts About Snowden’s China Links, Consider Possibility Of His Defection

U.S. lawmakers question Edward Snowden’s links to China while Chinese media weigh how useful the ex-NSA contractor could be to Beijing.

Russian President Putin Defended NSA Surveillance, US Drones; But Accused Washington Of Double Standards In Handling Protests

The U.S. government won an unlikely ally in Putin, who defended the NSA’s spying programs and U.S. drone strikes.

G-8 Summit Agenda Faces Criticism From Tax Havens, Member Nations; Activists To Hold Anti-Capitalist Protest In London

The two-day G-8 summit, scheduled to begin Monday in Northern Ireland, is facing a flurry of criticism from various quarters.

Iran Presidential Election 2013: Voting Begins; Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Says He Doesn’t Care About US Accusations Of Election Being Unfair

Iranians began voting in the country’s presidential election that will name a successor to outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

NSA Chief To Hold Rare Classified Senate Briefing On Surveillance Program; Chinese Media Warn Snowden’s Hacking Claims Will Strain US-China Ties

The NSA chief will privately brief the Senate to defend the controversial surveillance program, while Chinese media react to new details.

Pakistan’s Musharraf Arrested In Baluchistan Over Akbar Bugti Killing Case

Ex-Pakistani President Musharraf has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody over the 2006 killing of Baluch leader Akbar Bugti.

NSA Hacks Chinese And Hong Kong Targets Including Other Global Networks, Edward Snowden Claims

The NSA has been hacking thousands of global computer networks for years, including those belonging to China and Hong Kong, Edward Snowden claimed.

Turkey Protests Turn Peaceful; Erdogan May Hold Referendum To Resolve Gezi Park Redevelopment Dispute

Turkey's Erdogan may hold a referendum to seek public opinion on plans to redevelop Istanbul’s Gezi Park, the focus of anti-government unrest.

Edward Snowden In Hiding, Reaching Out To Hong Kong Rights Group For Legal Help, Hong Kong Media Reports

Edward Snowden, thought to be in hiding since revealing the NSA's surveillance program, may be seeking legal help in Hong Kong.

Japanese Carriers Cancel Boeing 787 Dreamliner Flights Due To Engine Problems

Two Japanese carriers cancelled three Boeing 787 services, less than two weeks since they were back in the air.

Istanbul, Turkey Clash Update: Police Clear Taksim Square, Erdogan Declares ‘Episode Is Over’

Clashes between Turkish police and anti-government protesters subsided after police cleared Taksim Square and PM Erdogan spoke of zero tolerance.

Employees work on the floor of the outsourcing company WNS in Mumbai March 19, 2012.

Indian IT Companies Cheer Weak Rupee, But US Immigration Bill That Seeks To Make Visas More Expensive Would Hit Business

Indian IT companies hope to pass on some of the benefits from a weak rupee to their clients, but worry immigration reform could hit business.

FBI Insider Trading Probe Targets Senator Grassley’s Aide

One of Sen. Charles Grassley’s aides has been targeted by the FBI in a probe related to an April health care announcement.

Edward Snowden’s Whereabouts Unknown After Leaving Hong Kong Hotel; Wikileaks’ Assange Advises To Seek Asylum In Latin America

Edward Snowden is missing after leaving his Hong Kong hotel, while Wikileaks' Julian Assange declared support for the NSA “whistle-blower.”

Turkish Riot Police Enter Istanbul Taksim Square; Remove Protesters, Barricades, Banners

Turkish riot police entered Istanbul’s Taksim Square to crack down on protesters as the anti-government movement enters its twelfth day.

Japan’s SoftBank Raises Sprint Bid To $21.6 Billion To Counter Dish Offer

Japan’s SoftBank Corp., in a race with Dish Network to acquire Sprint Nextel, enhanced its offer price to $21.6 billion.

Turkey’s National Currency Lira, Stock Market Suffer Big Loss Amid Anti-Government Protests; Erdogan Warns Against Market Speculation

Prime Minister Erdogan launched an attack against anti-government protesters; he warned financial speculators against exploiting volatility.

North And South Korea Set Stage For High-Level Talks In Seoul This Week; Restarting Joint Projects Including Kaesong On Agenda

North and South Korea agreed to hold high-level talks this week in Seoul focusing on stalled cooperation projects, including Kaesong.

Turkey’s Prime Minister Erdogan Disparages Protesters As Vandals, Says His Patience Has Limit

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched a fierce verbal attack on anti-government protesters as protests continued for a 10th day.

Militants Attack Afghan Security Forces Near Kabul Airport After NATO Military Base Attack Foiled, Taliban Claims Responsibility

Taliban insurgents are fighting security forces near Kabul's main airport following an unsuccessful attack on NATO’s airport headquarters.

Canada, Mexico Threaten Retaliatory Measures Against Several American Products Over US Meat Labeling Rules

Canada and Mexico warn of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products including meat, dairy, chocolate, machinery and furniture over U.S. meat labeling rules.