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Macron comfortably ahead in French polls, Marine Le Pen closes gap

Macron comfortably ahead in French polls, Marine Le Pen closes gap

April 5, 2022

For long, France has been seen as amongst the most ‘socialist’ States in the western world and the anchor of socialism in European Union, with its relatively generous social security rules as well as the infamous unions and their numerous strikes and protests that have often ...

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H1B Visa Ban: Time for Indian IT firms to move beyond low hanging fruits

H1B Visa Ban: Time for Indian IT firms to move beyond low hanging fruits

October 8, 2020

For the last five quarters, the results of the Indian IT firms, key drivers of the country’s stock markets, have depended upon mood swings of the highly temperamental and unpredictable President of the United States Donald Trump. Ever since he began targeting the relatively sma...

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Indian-American judge Sri Srinivasan named as chief judge of federal circuit court

Indian-American judge Sri Srinivasan named as chief judge of federal circuit court

March 2, 2020

Judge Srinivasan of Indian-origin who as part of the DC circuit has been involved in a number of environmental laws, immigration, abortion and gun laws, has been named as the chief judge of US Court of Appeals for DC circuit. Indian-American judge Sri Srinivasan has become the fi...

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Biometric self-boarding systems to chip in at Bengaluru airport

Biometric self-boarding systems to chip in at Bengaluru airport

October 9, 2018

Indian flyers will soon find shorter queues and have a seamless journey without obstacles or hassles from stepping into the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) up to the boarding point.

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Brexit presents jeopardy for Goans in Britain

Brexit presents jeopardy for Goans in Britain

December 21, 2016

Goa, in western India, is associated with beaches, fun and revelry round the year. Goan residents of the former Portuguese colony had extended their parties first to Portugal and later the European Union.

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Indian Americans decide between Clinton and Trump

Indian Americans decide between Clinton and Trump

October 28, 2016

With barely two weeks to go for the US presidential elections, Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate, seems more likely to win over the Indian American votes, even as Donald Trump is making several attempts to reach out to the ‘Hindus’.

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Airport processes given boost by IATA in India

Airport processes given boost by IATA in India

September 13, 2016

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Bangalore International Airport Limited entered into a first of its kind Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last week to promote cooperation in various sectors of operations in the airport.

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

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

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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India seeks to be the Human Resource Capital of the World

India seeks to be the Human Resource Capital of the World

June 2, 2016

India is all set to achieve the goal of becoming the Human Resource (HR) capital of the world by exporting the country’s surplus manpower after a proper training. Ministry of skill development has started working on the project by setting up 11 training centers in the states li...

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