Business & Politics

The Nuclear Suppliers Group membership bid fiasco

The Nuclear Suppliers Group membership bid fiasco

June 27, 2016

India’s global ambitions, articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his innumerable foreign visits over the last two years, have suffered a serious setback following the debacle at the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group meeting in Seoul.

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Who will replace Raghuram Rajan, as Governor of Reserve Bank of India?

Who will replace Raghuram Rajan, as Governor of Re...

June 27, 2016

After a series of tirades launched by Dr Subramanian Swamy, BJP Rajya Sabha (Upper House) member recently against him, Raghuram Rajan, the Governor of Reserve Bank of India decided not to seek a second term in office.

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British voters choose to exit the European Union

British voters choose to exit the European Union

June 24, 2016

After a tight and rough race, British voters have chosen to exit the European Union, in the “Brexit” referendum organised on June 23. It triggered a wave of uncertainty and volatility on the world markets, including Indian ones. The Sensex and the Indian rupee fell sharply. I...

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India continues to break space technology barriers

India continues to break space technology barriers

June 23, 2016

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) set a new record with the launch of 20 satellites in 26 minutes on June 23, 2016.

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Food safety progress

Food safety progress

June 21, 2016

Finally India has banned potassium bromate, the food additive used in bread and bakery which was found to cause cancer in a study by a leading NGO Centre for Science and Environment.

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Red carpet for foreign funds

Red carpet for foreign funds

June 21, 2016

The Government of India announced liberalisation of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) system by easing norms for a couple of important sectors including defence, food retail, aviation and pharmaceuticals.

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Another violent wave in Bangladesh

Another violent wave in Bangladesh

June 20, 2016

Bangladesh is captured in an upsurge of violence against the religious minorities, following a series of attacks on secular bloggers, activists and intellectuals, that began last year. The recent execution of a Hindu priest, however, has triggered new absurdity in the country.

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Delhi Diplomats send gay message

Delhi Diplomats send gay message

June 20, 2016

LGBT diplomats posted in India are familiar with the challenges Indian law poses. The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Privileges extends diplomatic immunity - from Indian law - to spouses and legally recognised partners of foreign diplomats posted in a UN member country.

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“Brexit” or “Bremain”? Will Britain stay in the European Union?

“Brexit” or “Bremain”? Will Britain stay i...

June 18, 2016

The Brexit votes will be conducted in the United Kingdom on June 23, where the citizens, including a nearly 3 million diaspora population of Indian origin residing in the UK, will voice their opinion whether the country should 'Remain' or 'Exit' Europe. This tight race will also ...

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Obesity and diabetes

Obesity and diabetes

June 17, 2016

According to the Global Nutrition Report 2016, the number of overweight people who are also prone to diabetes are increasing in India.

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