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ADD YELLOW TO YOUR HOME DECOR
Make your home a happier place with the help of this colour palette When you want to jazz up your home, the easiest way to do it, is to introduce some colour into your decor […]
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BEAUTY BENEFITS OF ROSE PETALS
Who said a rose can only be used to woo your beloved? Women have been using rose petals since centuries to soothe their mind and body. In fact, it is said that ancient Greeks and […]
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SLEEP LIKE A BABY
In today’s world, when there is so much stress and people are hardpressed for time, there isn’t enough time to relax. Hence, sleeping disorders are commonplace. Like a balanced diet and exercise are important to […]
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WALK 6,000 STEPS A DAY TO KEEP OSTEOARTHRITIS AT BAY
Researchers have found that walking 6,000 or more steps per day helps in minimizing the risk of knee osteoarthritis (OA). While walking is a common daily physical activity for older adults, medical evidence reports that […]
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FAT-LOSS SUPERFOODS THAT REALLY WORK
Every day, we come across people discussing the health benefits of colourful vegetables and fruits, but not all are backed by strong research. Green tea, raspberries and coconut milk are some of the time-tested and […]
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AVOCADO DIET CUTS HEART RISK IN OBESE
Researchers are exploring the potential effects of Hass avocado consumption on emerging cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. The research was based on a clinical study that investigated whether eating one Hass avocado every day as […]
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BABA BANDA SINGH BAHADUR THE FIRST SIKH GENERAL
He was born in October 1670 in a Rajput family doing farming in village Rajouri, district Punch, State of Kashmir. He was named Lachman Dev. As a child he was very fond of horse riding, […]
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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 (SEBI) has brought a host of changes that include a 10 % reservation for retail […]
Business & Economics
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 compared to 1 per cent year-on-year growth in FY’14, a report said. Cement plant utilisation […]
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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 against the 20% projected earlier as it struggles to make headway in the highly-competitive market […]
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NOW, YOU CAN SEND ‘SCENTED’ TEXT MESSAGES TO YOUR LOVED ONES
WASHINGTON (TIP): Harvard engineering professor David Edwards has invented a new device along with his former student, Rachel Field, that can send ‘aromas’ through mobile messages. Paris-based Vapor Communications, the startup behind the scent-based messaging […]
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COFFEE WASTE MAY FUEL YOUR CAR NOW
Scientists have created a new biofuel to get the cars running using ground coffee. The study by University of Bath found that different varieties of coffee, including Robusta and Arabica, have reasonably standard composition and […]
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Soon, astronauts to enjoy freshly brewed coffee at ISS
The ISS will soon get an espresso machine, allowing astronauts to enjoy hot, freshly brewed coffee in space. A pair of Italian companies in cooperation with the Italian Space Agency have announced plans to send […]
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SILICON-BASED CHIP SOON THING OF THE PAST
NEW YORK (TIP): The dominance of silicon in electronics may soon be over as researchers have now developed a flexible, energy-efficient hybrid circuit combining carbon nanotube thin film transistors with other thin film transistors. Since […]
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Scientists develop sensor that can embedded in the eye
LONDON (TIP): Your eyes could soon become a high-tech information centre that tracks changes and tells you when it’s time to see an eye doctor. Scientists from the University of Washington have designed a lowpower […]
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Soon, decayed tooth may repair itself
LONDON (TIP): British scientists have discovered a technique which can make a decayed tooth repair itself. The technique, developed at King’s College, London, effectively reverses decay by using electrical currents to boost the tooth’s natural […]
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I have proved a point: LUIS SUAREZ
SAO PAULO (TIP): Controversial striker Luis Suarez said he was delighted to prove a point after scoring two goals to see Uruguay to a 2-1 win over England on Thursday, revealing he had taken time […]
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Suarez scores brace as Uruguay beat England 2-1
SAO PAULO (TIP): As promised, the Luis Suarez threat proved real and potent for hapless England. Returning to full fitness, right in time for this fixture, the Liverpool striker – voted Player of the Year […]
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Australia thrash Netherlands 6-1 to retain hockey World Cup
India beat South Korea 3-0, finish ninth THE HAGUE (THE NETHERLANDS) (TIP): Australia retained the men’s hockey World Cup title by outplaying Olympic silver medallists The Netherlands 6-1 in the final at the Kyocera Stadium […]
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Brent trading around $115, near nine-month high
SINGAPORE (TIP): Brent crude held near $115 a barrel on June 20, close to a nine-month high and headed for its second weekly gain on increased risks of supply disruptions from Iraq. Iraqi government forces […]
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Govt on overdrive to rescue Indians trapped in Iraq
NEW DELHI (TIP): The new government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, June 19 scrambled to secure the release of 40 Indians being held in war-torn Iraq but asserted it was doing its […]
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Rajat Gupta loses appeal of $13.9 million fine, sent to prison
NEW YORK (TIP): Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc director Rajat Gupta on Tuesday, June 17, lost his challenge to a $13.9 million civil penalty and a permanent ban from acting as an officer for a […]
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Thank you, Spain, and goodbye
SAO PAULO (TIP): Nothing lasts forever – empires, dynasties, life itself. That’s what makes the passing of one of the greatest sides in the history of any sport so poignant – and so human, because […]
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Modi’s Japan Visit Postponed
NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected visit to Japan next month has been deferred till after the Budget session of Parliament ends in early August. The decision has been taken in view of […]
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New York State all set to allow medical marijuana
ALBANY, NY (TIP): New York State will soon be the 23rd US State to allow medical marijuana. Governor Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers announced a deal on June 19, that would allow limited access to […]