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20 May, 2013

Symbolism Of Hindu Deities

The Vedic deities symbolize the forces in nature as well as inside human beings. While discussing the symbolic significance of…

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20 May, 2013

Ganesha: Lord Of Success

Ganesha — the elephant-deity riding a mouse — has become one of the commonest mnemonics for anything associated with Hinduism.…

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18 May, 2013

Mars Battered By Over 200 Space Rocks Every Year

MUMBAI (TIP): The red planet has been bombarded by more than 200 small asteroids or bits of comets annually forming…

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18 May, 2013

Meteoroid Impact Triggers Bright Flash On The Moon

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (TIP): An automated telescope monitoring the moon has captured images of an 88- pound (40 kg) rock…

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18 May, 2013

Found: 2.7 Bn-Yr-Old Pockets Of Water

LONDON (TIP): Scientists have discovered ancient pockets of water — dating back to at least 2.7 billion years — which…

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18 May, 2013

Now, Robot Bartender To Serve Cocktails

LONDON (TIP): Scientists have developed a robot that can act as the perfect bartender - from shaking a martini to…

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18 May, 2013

Tecpro signs pact with Japanese major for better thermal power tech

CHENNAI (TIP): Chennaiheadquartered Tecpro Systems Ltd has entered into an agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Mechatronics Systems Ltd (MHI) of…

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18 May, 2013

In FY13, NRI deposits climb 19%

MUMBAI (TIP): Lured by higher returns offered by banks in their homeland, non-resident Indians (NRIs) placed deposits aggregating $14.18 billion…

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18 May, 2013

Paraguay keen on partnering India

CHENNAI (TIP): Paraguay hopes to partner with India on a diverse range of industries including natural resources, agriculture and education…

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18 May, 2013

Upgradation Of Existing Facility And Creation Of New Facility At Visakhapatnam Port Trust For Iron Ore Handling

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the project for upgradation of existing facility and creation…

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18 May, 2013

Manipal Health Enterprises acquires Ankur Healthcare

BANGALORE (TIP): Manipal Health Enterprises (MHE) has forayed into andrology and reproductive medicine services by acquiring Ankur Healthcare. Ankur Healthcare…

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18 May, 2013

In the Air

How ethical it is for an administration employee to organize fund raisers for the boss? Being discussed these days in…

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18 May, 2013

Transition in Afghanistan: A War of Perceptions

CONTD FROM PREVIOUS ISSUEAbstract A decade after the military intervention that dislodged the Taliban-Al Qaeda combine, peace and stability continues…

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18 May, 2013

Mumbai Indians look to preserve dominance

Sitting comfortably at the top of the table, Mumbai Indians have done enough to cement their place in the playoffs.…

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18 May, 2013

Sunrisers take lead in playoff race, Royals miss out on top two

Sunrisers Hyderabad gave themselves a lead over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the race for the final spot in the IPL…

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11 May, 2013

SUNRISERS BOWLED POORLY: WAQAR YOUNIS

HYDERABAD (TIP): Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Waqar Younis said his bowlers performed "quite poorly" in the IPL match against Chennai…

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11 May, 2013

KOHLI, UNADKAT HELP RCB KEEP PACE

BANGALORE (TIP): After 16 overs of their innings, Royal Challengers Bangalore were 106 for 3, and Virat Kohli was 47…

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11 May, 2013

MOTHER’S DAY

Origin of Mother's Day goes back to the era of ancient Greek and Romans. But the roots of Mother's Day…

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11 May, 2013

Saraswati: Goddess of Knowledge & Arts

The literal meaning of the name Sarasvati is the one who gives the essential knowledge (Sara) of our own Self…

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11 May, 2013

ARDHANARISHVARAR

In the form of male and female, matted hair with moon, axe, smeared in red (aruNa), wearing snakes and the…

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11 May, 2013

FOR SMOOTH, ITCH-FREE ARMPITS IN SUMMER

We suggest some ways to keep your armpits smooth and free from itchy rashes. There are some parts of our…

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11 May, 2013

ARE YOUR HIGH HEELS KILLING YOU?

Fashion to the extremes often causes problems. One such example is that of sky high heels. With more and more…

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11 May, 2013

FOODS THAT KEEP YOU HYDRATED

You're supposed to drink 8 glasses of water a day but how many of us actually do that? Here are…

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11 May, 2013

People With Restless Legs Syndrome Can’t Sleep

Johns Hopkins researchers believe they may have solved the mystery behind sleepless nights associated with restless legs syndrome (RLS), a…

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11 May, 2013

Bhutan Revisited: Balancing Modernity With Tradition

Like a giant Brahminy kite swooping down on its prey, Drukair's Airbus, plumed in the national colours of orange and…

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11 May, 2013

Cluster Of Hydrogen Clouds Found Lurking In Nearby Galaxies

WASHINGTON (TIP): Astronomers have discovered a never-before-seen cluster of hydrogen clouds strewn between two nearby galaxies, Andromeda (M31) and Triangulum…

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11 May, 2013

This Flying Car Can Take Off Vertically

NEW YORK(TIP): Stuck in traffic jam? Use your car's flying button. Seriously! US scientists have designed a gen-next flying car…

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11 May, 2013

Streetlamps Out, Glowing Trees To Light Up Roads?

NEW YORK (TIP): Hoping to give new meaning to the term "natural light," a small group of biotechnology hobbyists and…

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11 May, 2013

Now, Robot That Can ‘Discover’ New Objects On Its Own

WASHINGTON (TIP): More than a good eye! Researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, have developed a new 'smart' robot that can…

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11 May, 2013

Nris Prefer Indian Stocks

40% jump in demat accounts in 5 years NEW DELHI (TIP): Domestic investors may be sitting on the fence, but…

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