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27 December, 2013

RBI to launch CPI-Iinked savings certificate by month-end

MUMBAI (TIP): To offer a hedging option to investors who are getting a negative real rate of return due to…

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27 December, 2013

MARTYRDOM OF THE SAHIBZADAS

The martyrdom of the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the founder of Sikh religion is one of the most…

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27 December, 2013

Diplomats Falling Victim to Maids Pursuing American Dreams

" The visa fraud allegedly committed by Devyani Khobragade was in fact committed by Sangeeta Richard as she misrepresented her…

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13 December, 2013

A National Security Doctrine is Imperative

There must be no further delay in finalizing the National Security Doctrine, on the basis of which integrated threat assessments…

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13 December, 2013

MOODY’S ACQUIRES INVESTMENT RESEARCH FIRM AMBA INVESTMENT SERVICES

NEW DELHI/ MUMBAI (TIP): NYSE-listed global credit ratings agency, Moody's Corp has acquired Amba Investment Services, a provider of investment…

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13 December, 2013

ENTRY OF FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES TO SET UP THEIR CAMPUSES IN INDIA

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Government has prepared the University Grants Commission (UGC) (Establishment and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Educational…

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13 December, 2013

‘INDIA TO SPEND $3.9 BN ON CLOUD SERVICES BY 2017’

HYDERABAD (TIP): Around $3.9 billion will be spent on cloud services in India from 2013 through 2017, of which $1.7…

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13 December, 2013

The Forum at Borough Hall

Queens Borough President Helen Marshall (next to plaque) presided over dedication of "The Forum at Borough Hall," Monday, December 9th.…

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13 December, 2013

Bejan Daruwalla at India International Centre

On his recent visit to New Delhi, His Holiness Dalai Lama met the internationally acclaimed astrologer Bejan Daruwalla at India…

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13 December, 2013

Naseeb Dance Group performs at SIAEA Gala

Naseeb Dance Group provided thrilling entertainment at the SIAEA Gala on November 16. Naseeb Dance Group provides Indian neoclassical, fusion,…

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13 December, 2013

New York Seniors celebrated Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel Jayanti

New York Seniors celebrated Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel Jayanti on October 30, 2013. Under the auspices of 15 organizations…

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13 December, 2013

Mohammed Jaffer Renowned Photo Editor of SnapsIndia USA

Mohammed Jaffer Renowned Photo Editor of SnapsIndia USA was with Hillary Clinton when she greeted the newly elected New York…

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6 December, 2013

TIRLOK MALIK PLAYS BHARAT IN RAMAYANA AT MET

Tirlok Malik, a pioneer of films about Indian-American immigrant themes and a New York Emmy Award nominee, has done many…

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6 December, 2013

Diwali 2013 Celebrated at Indian Consulate

Ambassador Dnyaneshwar M. Mulay, Consul General of India in New York celebrated Diwali on November 17, 2013 with Ranju Batra,…

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6 December, 2013

NELSON MANDELA, FROM APARTHEID FIGHTER TO PRESIDENT AND UNIFIER

Nelson Mandela guided South Africa from the shackles of apartheid to multi-racial democracy, as an icon of peace and reconciliation…

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5 December, 2013

Criminality in the Indian Political System

In their own long-term interest, all political parties must jointly agree to stop sponsoring criminal candidates, says the author. Criminality…

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5 December, 2013

GARMENT EXPORTS TO TOUCH US$ 60 BILLION IN NEXT THREE YEARS

NEW DELHI (TIP):Speaking on the Textile Conclave 2013, Chairman, AEPC said that India’s garment exports would be touching 60 US…

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5 December, 2013

Apollo Tyres closes $60-m deal with Sumitomo

NEW DELHI (TIP): Apollo Tyres Ltd has said it has closed a deal with Japan’s Sumitomo Rubber Industries to sell…

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5 December, 2013

FIRST EXPANSION SINCE JULY; INDEX RISES THE MOST SINCE FEB

NEW DELHI (TIP): After contracting for three consecutive months, manufacturing activity saw an eight-month high expansion in November on rising…

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5 December, 2013

Harley Davidson to export India-made Street 750 to Europe

PUNE (TIP):India is the only country outside of the US to be making the new bike, which is built on…

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29 November, 2013

CADBURY’S LARGEST PLANT IN ASIA-PACIFIC TO COME UP IN AP

HYDERABAD (TIP): Cadbury India on November 27 signed a memorandum of understanding with the Andhra Pradesh Government that will see…

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29 November, 2013

HERO GROUP TO OPEN UNIVERSITY

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Hero Group on Wednesday announced the launch of BML Munjal University, a fully residential university, spread…

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29 November, 2013

ADANI PORTS SIGNS MOU WITH BELGIAN PORT OF ZEEBRUGGE

MUMBAI (TIP): Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd (APSEZ), India's largest private port developer, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with…

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29 November, 2013

LONDON INVITES KERALA START-UPS

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (TIP): Start up in London, develop in India. This is the message from London and Partners, the metropolis’s official…

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29 November, 2013

INDIA, BELGIUM AGREE TO ENHANCE COOPERATION IN RENEWABLE ENERGY

NEW DELHI (TIP): India and Belgium have agreed to work on signing an MOU to enhance cooperation in renewable energy.…

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29 November, 2013

MHRD to provide for 5000 faculty positions in higher education

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Ministry of Human Resource Development proposes to provide for 5000 faculty positions in the higher education…

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29 November, 2013

Modi’s Model of Development: MYTHS AND REALITIES

The author finds much untruth in the claims that Modi has provided the best model of development in the State…

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21 November, 2013

ETIHAD CHECKS INTO JET WITH $900M

NEW DELHI (TIP): Concluding the first instance of FDI by a foreign carrier into an Indian airline, Jet Airways on…

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21 November, 2013

Renault keen on MUV, sub-Rs 4 lakh car segment in India

TOKYO (TIP): French auto major Renault is keen to tap the potential of the fast growing multi-utility vehicles (MUV) segment…

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21 November, 2013

BHARTI TO SPEND RS 800 CRORE ANNUALLY ON RETAIL

NEW DELHI (TIP): Despite offers for fresh tie-ups, Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Group appears set to go solo in the retail…

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