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4 July, 2014

Foreign funding and the Maharajas among NGOs

It is speculated that a big portion of foreign funding goes to politicians and bureaucracy as a large number of…

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27 June, 2014

National imperatives in a complex world

A well-thought-through response combining intelligence, the internal security apparatus and mature political initiatives are called for. The design and execution…

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27 June, 2014

US ECONOMY SHRINKS AT ANNUAL RATE OF 2.9%, MOST IN FIVE YEARS

WASHINGTON (TIP): The American economy contracted at an annual rate of 2.9 per cent in the first quarter of this…

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27 June, 2014

GOVT DEFERS GAS PRICE HIKE, MAY JUNK UPA FORMULA

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Narendra Modi government on June 25 indicated that it would not be guided by the UPA's…

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27 June, 2014

OIL PRICE RISKS PUT INFLATION BACK IN FOCUS

BRUSSELS (TIP): Iraq will be foremost in investors' minds in the coming week as oil price risk has returned to…

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27 June, 2014

Companies can provide power 24X7 without tariff hike: Piyush Goyal

NEW DELHI (TIP): There is enough scope for utilities to ensure uninterrupted power supply without tariff shocks but consumers too…

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27 June, 2014

AAI readies plan for low-cost airports

NEW DELHI (TIP): There's good news for all flyers fed up with paying prohibitively steep airport charges for using terminals…

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20 June, 2014

Pitfalls on growth path

India losing out to China in competitiveness Mr. Modi is dealing now with a hugely diverse country in which too…

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20 June, 2014

An unnoticed fact: the RSS, India’s biggest NGO, too, gets foreign funding

In 2002, a citizens' report documented how a US-based charity was funneling funds to Sangh entities in India. By Naresh…

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20 June, 2014

Predictions for Pisces

There are many emotional moments this phase. You look back at life, at all that you have missed out, and…

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20 June, 2014

Predictions for Aquarius

There is relentless work in this phase. There is also kudos from all quarters for your phenomenal efforts. Your prestige…

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20 June, 2014

Predictions for Capricorn

There is a lot of movement, communications and contact. You are networking furiously and are in touch with everyone that…

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20 June, 2014

Predictions for Sagittarius

You manage to steady the boat and fold your sleeves and get down to hard work. If you are the…

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20 June, 2014

Predictions for Virgo

There is a new intensity in all your endeavors. There is love, passion, new assignments and a lot of contacts…

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20 June, 2014

Predictions for Leo

You make many flamboyant career moves. You take risks without caring too much for the consequences. Finances continue to occupy…

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20 June, 2014

Predictions for Cancer

There is some stability now and you make sustained progress. This is also a great time to be with loved…

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20 June, 2014

Predictions for Gemini

Your mind continues to play games. You have to get a grip on it before it overpowers you. As we…

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20 June, 2014

Prediction for Taurus

There is new love in your life. You will be lost in the throes of passion. There will also be…

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20 June, 2014

Predictions for Aries

Ganesha says, there are many moments spent with the family and you will feel blessed. Ariens are generally restless and…

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20 June, 2014

Predictions for Scorpio

You are able to sort out all misgivings and arguments by sweet talking your way through the situation. There could…

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20 June, 2014

Sebi bid to boost retail participation

MUMBAI (TIP): In an attempt to increase retail participation in the capital markets, the Securities and Exchange Board of India…

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20 June, 2014

Cement demand may increase by up to 7% in southern region

MUMBAI (TIP): The demand for cement in southern region is expected to rise by 5-7 per cent in FY'15 as…

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20 June, 2014

Poor sales force VW group to scale down India market share target

PUNE (TIP): Europe' s top carmaker Volkswagen group has scaled down its India market share target to 7-8% by 2018…

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20 June, 2014

Predictions for Libra

There are many emotional moments at home. You spend quality time with loved ones and may take a relationship to…

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13 June, 2014

Terror attacks: Inaction or capitulation?

By Zahid Hussain "The Karachi airport attack once again exposed the vulnerability of our security system. The sense of urgency…

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13 June, 2014

Vishal Sikka to head Infosys

BANGALORE (TIP): IT major Infosys named Vishal Sikka, former executive board member SAP AG, as its first nonfounder Chief Executive…

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13 June, 2014

COUNTRY’S FIRST PAYMENT BANK TO COME UP SOON: RBI

MUMBAI (TIP): Reserve Bank of India has said that the country will soon have its first payment bank as prescribed…

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13 June, 2014

Bharti Airtel slumps on Credit Suisse downgrade

NEW DELHI (TIP): Shares of Bharti Airtel slump 3.5% after Credit Suisse downgrades the stock to "underperform" from "neutral" and…

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13 June, 2014

Exports hit six-month high, register two-digit growth

NEW DELHI (TIP): Led by smart performance of engineering goods, petroleum products and ready made garments, export growth hit a…

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13 June, 2014

INDIA LIKELY TO ACHIEVE 5.5% GROWTH RATE: WORLD BANK

NEW DELHI (TIP): With the new Indian government showing signs of economic reforms and brings in transparency in governance, the…

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