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1 October, 2016

SENSEX LOSSES SWELL AS OCT SERIES GETS OFF TO SHAKY START

MUMBAI (TIP): Extending sharp losses, the Sensex slumped about 108 points to 27,719.81 today as the October derivatives series began…

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1 October, 2016

Interest rates on small savings schemes cut by 0.1 per cent

NEW DELHI: Interest rates on small savings schemes have been reduced marginally by 0.1 per cent for the October-December quarter…

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1 October, 2016

Mercedes Benz rolls out the Made in India GLC

PUNE (TIP):With an intent to shorten the waiting period and continue with its strategy of making high-demand cars in India,…

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1 October, 2016

First strategic PSU sale in 12 years okayed

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Centre has approved a strategic sale in loss-making Bharat Pumps and Compressors Limited. It comes 12…

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1 October, 2016

BRITISH AIRWAYS, QATAR AIRWAYS SIGN REVENUE-SHARING DEAL

LONDON (TIP): British Airways has signed a revenue-sharing agreement with Qatar Airways, allowing the pair to co-operate on scheduling and…

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1 October, 2016

Germany’s Commerzbank to cut 9,600 jobs by 2020

BERLIN (TIP): Germany’s second largest lender Commerzbank said on Thursday it plans to cut 9,600 jobs, nearly a fifth of…

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1 October, 2016

CINNAMON HELPS TO COOL STOMACH

Cinnamon just not enhances taste but significantly contributes in improving health by cooling the body by up to two degrees,…

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1 October, 2016

FISH OIL BOOSTS BRAIN FUNCTIONING, IMPROVES MOOD

Fish oil which contains Omega-3 fatty acids helps to boost brain functions and acts as an anti-inflammatory within the body…

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1 October, 2016

Cancer cells’ invisibility cloak identified

Canadian researchers have discovered how cancer cells become invisible to the body's immune system which may help in developing immune…

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1 October, 2016

90% OF WORLD’S PEOPLE BREATHE DIRTY AIR: WHO

Nine out of 10 people in the world are breathing poor quality air, a new report by the World Health…

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30 September, 2016

Ten Indian American Students among Prestigious Broadcom MASTERS Finalists

The Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science & the Public (the Society) announced on September 20 the selection of 30…

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30 September, 2016

Indian American Professor named a ‘Jerger Future Leader of Audiology’ for 2016

NEW YORK (TIP): The American Academy of Audiology has named Dr. Vinaya Manchaiah, an Indian American associate professor and director…

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30 September, 2016

Indian Ministry of Culture and Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York sign Memorandum of Agreement

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Ministry of Culture, Government of India and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, signed…

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30 September, 2016

Admirers and devotees of BAPS Pramukh Swami Maharaj throng to pay Tributes

NEW YORK (TIP): BAPS Pramukh Swami Maharaj was paid rich tributes by dignitaries, devotees, community leaders and well-wishers.in many parts…

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30 September, 2016

Family Engagement Grows and More Work Lies Ahead

September is a time for new beginnings and a time to build on the progress we've made as a community.…

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30 September, 2016

Rice phones Doval to put US support behind India, warns Pak on terror

WASHINGTON (TIP): The Obama administration on Sept 28 affirmed its support to New Delhi on the issue of cross-border terrorism…

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30 September, 2016

Obama to attend Shimon Peres funeral in Jerusalem

  WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Barack Obama will join other world leaders in attending the funeral of Israeli ex-president and…

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30 September, 2016

An Invitation to Celebrate Dedication of Diwali Stamp at the Indian Consulate

NEW YORK (TIP): The Diwali Stamp Project, headed by Ranju Batra, in association with the Consulate General of India, New…

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30 September, 2016

Predictions For The Month Of October 2016 – Horoscope & Astrology By Bejan Daruwala

Librans in Focus - “Nothing too much, the golden mean, the middle path” is a typical Zoroastrian commandment. It applies very…

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27 September, 2016

Indian-American Doctor Charged With $9.5 Million Fraud

WASHINGTON: A 48-year-old Indian-American doctor in Alabama has been charged with a health care fraud of USD 9.5 million through…

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27 September, 2016

Indian American Scientists To Get Macarthur Fellowship

WASHINGTON: Two Indian-American scientists are among 23 scientists who have won this year's prestigious MacArthur Fellowship for showing exceptional creativity…

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27 September, 2016

Indians “Most Entrepreneurial” Finds US Report On Immigration

New York: Immigrants contributed 2 trillion dollars to the economy in 2015-16 and Indians are "the most entrepreneurial" of all…

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27 September, 2016

Indian-Origin Physician Gets National Humanities Medal In US

Washington: An Indian-American physician and author has been presented with the National Humanities Medal, America's highest humanities award by US…

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27 September, 2016

Donald Trump Lauds Hindu Community’s ‘Fantastic’ Contributions To US

Washington: US' Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has praised Hindu community's "fantastic" contributions to world civilisation and American culture. Mr…

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27 September, 2016

Two Indian-Americans Arrested In New Jersey For H1B Visa Fraud

Two Indian-Americans, who recruited foreign workers mainly from India with purported IT expertise, were arrested today on charges of H-1B…

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27 September, 2016

Bruce Springsteen on Donald Trump: ‘The republic is under siege by a moron’

In previous presidential elections, Bruce Springsteen was not shy about sharing his views. The musician penned a New York Times…

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27 September, 2016

Shoe hurled at Rahul Gandhi

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday blamed BJP-RSS after a local hurled shoe at him during a road show.…

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27 September, 2016

Alcohol Addiction May Impact Neurocognitive Skills In Elderly

Excess consumption of alcohol can cause neurophysiological and cognitive changes ranging from disrupted sleep to more serious neurotoxic effects, a…

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27 September, 2016

Prolonged sitting behind 4% deaths worldwide: Study

WASHINGTON: Nearly four per cent of all deaths worldwide - or 433,000 per year - are due to the fact…

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23 September, 2016

India hits back at Pakistan at UNGA; Terms it a Terrorist State

UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif raked up the Kashmir issue on Wednesday, September 21, at the United…

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