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Day: January 6, 2017

6 January, 2017

Notebandi not enough to end corruption

The historic decision of Nov 9, 2016 to demonetize currency notes of Rs. 500/1000, which represents 86 %of the total…

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6 January, 2017

Demonetization was a dishonest promise

A cost-benefit analysis of demonetization needs to take into account the inconvenience caused and the millions of man days lost…

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6 January, 2017

SBI STARTS NEW YEAR WITH RATE CUT WAR

NEW DELHI (TIP): State Bank of India on Jan 2 (Monday) unleashed a rate war by cutting its home loan…

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6 January, 2017

Chided by Donald Trump, Ford scraps Mexico factory, adds Michigan jobs

FLAT ROCK (TIP): Ford Motor has scrapped a planned Mexican car factory and added 700 jobs in Michigan following criticism…

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6 January, 2017

SPICEJET, INDIGO RAISE RED FLAG OVER FDI NORMS

NEW DELHI (TIP): IndiGo and SpiceJet have raised "security" concerns over the government's decision to allow 100% foreign ownership by…

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6 January, 2017

World’s most heat resistant material found

LONDON: Scientists have identified materials that can withstand temperatures of nearly 4,000 degrees Celsius, an advance that may pave the…

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6 January, 2017

ISRAEL’S FLYING CAR PASSENGER DRONE MOVES CLOSER TO DELIVERY

The Cormorant, billed as a flying car, is capable of transporting 500kg (around half a tonne) of weight and travelling…

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6 January, 2017

NASA may build ice homes on Mars to protect astronauts

WASHINGTON (TIP): To protect astronauts from the harsh Martian environment, the best building material for a new home on the…

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6 January, 2017

New imaging technique may prevent vision loss

WASHINGTON (TIP): Scientists have developed a new non-invasive retinal imaging technique that could help prevent the onset of vision loss…

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6 January, 2017

‘GOOGLE ASSISTANT WILL LEAD SMART SPEAKERS, VIRTUAL ASSISTANT SPACE’

Internet giant Google’s virtual assistant, Google Assistant, is expected to lead the smart speakers and virtual assistant space leaving products…

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6 January, 2017

GST: JAITLEY PUSHES FOR CONSENSUS

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Centre on Wednesday said that it will wait for consensus to emerge on GST laws and…

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6 January, 2017

Mr. HR Shah: The Doyen of Indian American Community

He may pass by. You may not notice him. He is one among many. But only when you get to…

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6 January, 2017

FROM WILL SMITH TO CHRIS HEMSWORTH: IT WAS A STARRY 2016 FOR INDIA

Every year a slew of Hollywood celebs visit India, and rarely do they return disappointed. Last year, superstars such as…

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6 January, 2017

He Accomplished Daunting Tasks of Protecting and Promoting Diversity

A Tribute to Guru Gobind Singh, Creator of Khalsa. Sikhism is the Fifth Largest Religion of the World.  The Sikh…

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6 January, 2017

DEEPIKA NERVOUS YET EXCITED ABOUT HOLLYWOOD DEBUT

Actress Deepika Padukone says she is nervous and excited about her Hollywood debut 'xXx - Return of Xander Cage' that…

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6 January, 2017

Makers of Rustom team up with Anushka Sharma

Looks like 2017 is going to be the year of joint ventures in Bollywood. After producing Rustom and the upcoming…

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6 January, 2017

ANISTON AND THEROUX TO GO ON VACATION TO SAVE THEIR MARRIAGE

Actors Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are reportedly trying to fix their broken marriage. Aniston is planning a getaway with…

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6 January, 2017

ASSASSIN’S CREED MOVIE REVIEW

STORY: Using a revolutionary technology that unlocks genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar…

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6 January, 2017

KATRINA KAIF SEEKS CAREER ADVICE FROM SALMAN KHAN?

After seeing a dip in her career with two duds - 'Fitoor' and 'Baar Baar Dekho' - last year, Katrina…

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6 January, 2017

Horse-riding is therapeutic, says Jacqueline

Jacqueline Fernandez has often been seen riding a horse at a popular club in Southern Mumbai. But against popular perception,…

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6 January, 2017

SCARLETT JOHANSSON IS 2016’S TOP-GROSSING ACTOR

Scarlett Johansson has been crowned 2016’s top grossing actor according to Forbes, with her films bringing in a total of…

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6 January, 2017

Overseas Indian sportsmen have done their homeland proud

The year 1984 may have been a tumultuous year for the Punjabi community in general and Sikh community. It may…

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6 January, 2017

New Bill on H-1B Visas Seeks to Crack Down on Abuse

WASHINGTON (TIP): A bill backing key changes in the H-1B visa program that allows skilled workers from countries like India…

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6 January, 2017

Poll schedule for 5 states announced, UP to vote in 7 phases; counting on March 11

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Election Commission on January 4 (Wednesday) announced the poll dates for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur…

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6 January, 2017

Welcome to Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017 at Bengaluru

THE CONVENTION WILL FOCUS ON DIASPORA ACHIEVEMENTS   TIP Correspondent BENGALURU: The curtains are ready to be raised on the…

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6 January, 2017

Federal bribery trial for Harendra Singh indefinitely delayed

NEW YORK (TIP): The much anticipated federal trial of the once prominent Long Island restaurateur Harendra Singh, which was scheduled…

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