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GET, SET GO: FIGHT OFFICE LETHARGY
Every single Monday has most of us wishing for more hours in bed. While some of us are merely sad to see the weekend go, there are some others who genuinely have trouble with sleep and […]
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FOODS THAT LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE
Though it affects more than one in three adults worldwide, many people do not know they have high blood pressure because it does not always cause symptoms. As a result, it leads to more than nine […]
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GET RID OF TOXINS FOR HEALTHY SKIN
Just like our body, our skin too needs a detox. Thanks to the fact that we are exposed to so many chemicals and toxic substances daily, our bodies and skin go through a lot of abuse […]
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KIDS CAUSE GREATER STRAIN IN RELATIONSHIPS THAN ILLNESS
Having kids, the main purpose of matrimonial relationships, can bring in greater strains in romantic relationships than illness of partners, a new study suggests. The study looked at the relationship quality of 721 couples in Switzerland […]
COUNTER TERRORISM
Alleged architect of Paris attacks killed in raid
PARIS (TIP): The suspected ringleader of the Paris attacks was killed Wednesday, November 18, in a massive pre-dawn raid by French police commandos, two senior European officials said, after investigators followed leads that the fugitive […]
Business & Economics
Indian origin Swati Dandekar is named ADB director
WASHINGTON (TIP): President Barack Obama has nominated India-born Swati A. Dandekar, a Nagpur and Bombay University alum, to be United States director of the Asian Development Bank, with the rank of ambassador. The nomination of Dandekar […]
Asia
ISIS claims attack on Italian priest in Bangladesh
DHAKA (TIP): The Islamic State (ISIS) on Thursday claimed it was behind the shooting and injuring an Italian priest in Bangladesh, in the third attack on foreigners in the country by the dreaded group. The […]
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29 Per Cent Rise in Number of Indian Students in United States: Report
MUMBAI: The number of Indian students heading to the US for higher education recorded a robust jump of 29.4 per cent to 1,32,888 in the 2014/15 academic year, according to a report, beating China in terms […]
Business & Economics
GLOBAL GOLD DEMAND HITS MORE THAN TWO-YEAR HIGH IN Q3: WGC
LONDON (TIP): Global gold demand hit its highest in more than two years in the third quarter as July’s price drop boosted buying of jewellery, coins and bars, the World Gold Council said. Overall demand […]
Business & Economics
SUBIR GOKARN IS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT IMF
NEW DELHI: Former RBI Deputy Governor Subir Gokarn was on November 12 appointed as an Executive Director on the board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Gokarn will represent India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan […]
Business & Economics
World’s biggest online shopping day nets over $14 billion
SHANGHAI (TIP): E-commerce giant Alibaba said that Chinese and international consumers spent more than $14 billion in the world’s biggest online shopping day, as it sought to soothe worries over China’s slowing economy. The November […]
Business & Economics
Vodafone to invest Rs 13,000 crore in India
NEW DELHI (TIP): Vodafone on Thursday committed investments of Rs 13,000 crore (£1.3 billion) in India for capacity augmentation and new business initiatives. The information was communicated to by Vodafone Group CEO Vittorio Colao during in his meeting […]
Business & Economics
Air India eyes Rs 17,000 crore revenue
NEW DELHI (TIP): Air India is all set to earn its highest-ever passenger revenue — Rs 17,000 crore — this fiscal, bettering the previous high of Rs 15,500 crore registered in FY 14-15. The airline’s […]
Business & Economics
RETAIL INFLATION UP FOR 3RD MONTH IN ROW
NEW DELHI (TIP): Retail inflation inched up for the third successive month in October on the back of creeping prices of some food items, while industrial output growth slowed in September posing fresh challenges for […]
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INDIAN ASTRONOMERS FIND DYING GIANT RADIO GALAXY
Astronomers working at the National Center for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) have discovered a giant radio galaxy that is dying. The galaxy was discovered using the Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (GMRT) located in Kohad,located in the Pune […]
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Now, 3D print your own walking robot
WASHINGTON (TIP): Researchers have developed a tool that can let even a novice build a customised 3D-printed walking robot. The user can specify the shape, size and number of legs for the robotic creature, using […]
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Disney adds digital features to traditional games, crafts
WASHINGTON (TIP): Disney researchers have developed several prototype apps that add computer-generated animation, sound and visuals to activities such as colouring books and games like scavenger hunts that require physical interaction. Scientists at Disney Research […]
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Acid fog dissolved rocks on Mars: Study
NEW YORK (TIP): Mars has acid fog which eats away rocks and is caused by volcanic eruptions on the red planet, a new study suggests. A planetary scientist has found how acidic vapours may have […]
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NZ TO TEST FIRST PVT ROCKET LAUNCH PAD
AUCKLAND (TIP): The next revolution in space, what was long the special preserve of tax-funded giants like Nasa, will be launching next year from a paddock in New Zealand’s remote South Island. The rocket launch […]
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GOOGLE MAPS ADDS OFFLINE NAVIGATION, SEARCH
NEW YORK (TIP): Google Maps is getting disconnected. With an update for Android phones, you’ll be able to search nearby businesses and get driving directions, including turn-by-turn voice prompts, even if your internet connection is spotty […]
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YOUR PHONE CAN HELP CURE CANCER WHILE YOU SLEEP
A new smartphone app that allows users to help find a cure for cancer while they are asleep, by pooling their device’s computing power, has been launched in Australia. Taking the fight against cancer from the laboratory […]
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NOW A SIMPLE EYE DROP TO CLEAR CATARACTS
Here’s good news for all those who’ve postponed their cataract operations because of fear. Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered a new chemical that could be added to eye drops to help clear up cataracts, […]
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LACK OF SLEEP IS BAD FOR YOUR KIDNEYS: STUDY
Do you know how vital it is for us to sleep better every night? People are more likely to experience a rapid decline in kidney function if they don’t get enough sleep, says a new study. Shorter sleep […]
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Drug addiction begins with painkiller for women
The route to drug addiction for most women could begin with doctor-prescribed painkillers, a new study warns. In the study involving over 500 patients in Canada, the researchers found that more than half (52 percent) of […]
Americas
Hindus concerned at Hindu temple vandalism in Ontario
TORONTO (TIP): Hindus are highly concerned after reports of vandalism of Shri Ram Dham Hindu Temple in Kitchener in Ontario (Canada). There were reports of smashing of windows of Shri Ram Dham Hindu Temple on […]