Rupee rises 27 paise to close at 84.30 against US dollar on lower crude, equity gains

The rupee appreciated by 27 paise to settle at 84.30 against the US dollar on Monday, buoyed by a sharp fall in crude oil prices and strong domestic equity performance. Forex traders said sustained foreign investor inflows also supported the local currency, though global uncertainties limited the upside.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee…

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Who is Santa Ono? University of Florida’s sole finalist for next president post

University of Florida (File Photo AP) The University of Florida’s presidential search committee unanimously recommended Dr Santa J Ono, current president of the University of Michigan, as the sole finalist to become UF’s 14th president. The announcement, made Sunday, follows a comprehensive nationwide search and positions Ono to lead Florida’s flagship public university pending approval…

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