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Opinion: No Disguising The Economic Slowdown Now. Take A Look
Only last spring, as the country was gearing up for elections, we were hearing about a growth rate of 7 per cent, the highest in the world. Various new statistics were trotted out to suggest that the growth rate since 2014 had been higher than that under the previous regime. Those of us who looked at other economic indicators such as the unemployme...
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US Volkswagen Chief Admits Knew of Emissions Problem in 2014
The US head of Volkswagen prepared to apologize to Congress today over the "deeply troubling" pollution scandal as it emerged he knew of a potential problem with vehicle emissions as early as spring 2014.
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Could You Solve a Rubik's Cube in Under 9 Seconds? He Just Did
8.75 seconds. That's all it took for this 'speedcuber' from Canada to solve the Rubik's Cube - with just one hand.
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Commonwealth Games 2014: Medal-Less Indian Squash Team Can Turn it Around in Glasgow
Though India's best bet for a squash medal is in the doubles and mixed doubles, World No. 16 Saurav Ghosal and 10th-ranked Dipika Pallikal are capable of springing a surprise in the individual category. Ghosal, seeded fourth, takes on little-known Jules Snagg of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in his opener at the Scotstoun Sports Campus.
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NDTV Ground Report: a prestige battle for the Gogois?
In election season, the number of "election offices" that spring up in every locality is, perhaps, a good way to assess the organizational strength of a political party.
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Smartphones buyer's guide: Spring 2014
The sheer number of phones available today could overwhelm any buyer. Luckily, we've put together a guide that will help you find the best model for your needs, no matter what your budget is.
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Vodafone's 'Project Spring' aims to improve network quality in Europe, India
A five-year deal with equipment makers NSN and Ericsson as part of its ambitious 'Project Spring' to improve network quality.
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Facebook Messenger coming to Windows Phone within 'weeks': Microsoft
In addition to the Facebook Messenger, Belfiore also confirmed the 'spring' release date for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1.
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Microsoft says Windows Phone 8.1, Windows 8.1 updates coming this 'spring'
The update will bring support for Snapdragon 200, 400 and 400 LTE chipsets, which could result in more entry- and mid-level Windows Phone handsets.
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Bernie Ecclestone backs Mercedes for 2014 F1 title, calls Force India a 'dark horse'
Bernie Ecclestone feels that the first few races of the season could be a lottery, giving midfield teams like Force India a chance to spring a surprise.
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Indian wrestlers win 4 medals in freestyle category at Colorado Springs
The Indian freestyle wrestlers started their 2014 season on a resounding note by producing best performance ever in the championship.
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The $349 FLIR One case turns your iPhone into a thermal camera
FLIR One - an iPhone jacket that contains a heat camera will launch this spring for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s at $349.
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Starbucks Jumping Into Greek Yogurt Craze
Starbucks wants a taste of the Greek yogurt craze.The Seattle-based coffee chain says it's teaming up with French food and drink company Danone to sell Greek yogurt parfaits. The ready-to-eat cups will arrive in its U.S. cafes in the spring of 2014, eventually...
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FIFA chief Jerome Valcke praises Sao Paulo readiness
FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, who last spring caused a stir by saying Brazil needed a "kick up the backside" to ensure the 2014 World Cup goes off on schedule, offered praise on Wednesday as he visited the new stadium in Sao Paulo.
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Reforms shutdown till 2014? Kaushik Basu's statement sparks political storm
Acknowledging that economic reforms in India have slowed down and may remain that way till the next general elections in 2014, the government's Chief Economic Advisor Kaushik Basu said that by 2015 India will be among the world's fastest growing economies. In Washington to attend the Annual Spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) an...
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Opinion: No Disguising The Economic Slowdown Now. Take A Look
Only last spring, as the country was gearing up for elections, we were hearing about a growth rate of 7 per cent, the highest in the world. Various new statistics were trotted out to suggest that the growth rate since 2014 had been higher than that under the previous regime. Those of us who looked at other economic indicators such as the unemployme...
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US Volkswagen Chief Admits Knew of Emissions Problem in 2014
The US head of Volkswagen prepared to apologize to Congress today over the "deeply troubling" pollution scandal as it emerged he knew of a potential problem with vehicle emissions as early as spring 2014.
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Could You Solve a Rubik's Cube in Under 9 Seconds? He Just Did
8.75 seconds. That's all it took for this 'speedcuber' from Canada to solve the Rubik's Cube - with just one hand.
-
Commonwealth Games 2014: Medal-Less Indian Squash Team Can Turn it Around in Glasgow
Though India's best bet for a squash medal is in the doubles and mixed doubles, World No. 16 Saurav Ghosal and 10th-ranked Dipika Pallikal are capable of springing a surprise in the individual category. Ghosal, seeded fourth, takes on little-known Jules Snagg of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in his opener at the Scotstoun Sports Campus.
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NDTV Ground Report: a prestige battle for the Gogois?
In election season, the number of "election offices" that spring up in every locality is, perhaps, a good way to assess the organizational strength of a political party.
-
Smartphones buyer's guide: Spring 2014
The sheer number of phones available today could overwhelm any buyer. Luckily, we've put together a guide that will help you find the best model for your needs, no matter what your budget is.
-
Vodafone's 'Project Spring' aims to improve network quality in Europe, India
A five-year deal with equipment makers NSN and Ericsson as part of its ambitious 'Project Spring' to improve network quality.
-
Facebook Messenger coming to Windows Phone within 'weeks': Microsoft
In addition to the Facebook Messenger, Belfiore also confirmed the 'spring' release date for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1.
-
Microsoft says Windows Phone 8.1, Windows 8.1 updates coming this 'spring'
The update will bring support for Snapdragon 200, 400 and 400 LTE chipsets, which could result in more entry- and mid-level Windows Phone handsets.
-
Bernie Ecclestone backs Mercedes for 2014 F1 title, calls Force India a 'dark horse'
Bernie Ecclestone feels that the first few races of the season could be a lottery, giving midfield teams like Force India a chance to spring a surprise.
-
Indian wrestlers win 4 medals in freestyle category at Colorado Springs
The Indian freestyle wrestlers started their 2014 season on a resounding note by producing best performance ever in the championship.
-
The $349 FLIR One case turns your iPhone into a thermal camera
FLIR One - an iPhone jacket that contains a heat camera will launch this spring for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s at $349.
-
Starbucks Jumping Into Greek Yogurt Craze
Starbucks wants a taste of the Greek yogurt craze.The Seattle-based coffee chain says it's teaming up with French food and drink company Danone to sell Greek yogurt parfaits. The ready-to-eat cups will arrive in its U.S. cafes in the spring of 2014, eventually...
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FIFA chief Jerome Valcke praises Sao Paulo readiness
FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, who last spring caused a stir by saying Brazil needed a "kick up the backside" to ensure the 2014 World Cup goes off on schedule, offered praise on Wednesday as he visited the new stadium in Sao Paulo.
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Reforms shutdown till 2014? Kaushik Basu's statement sparks political storm
Acknowledging that economic reforms in India have slowed down and may remain that way till the next general elections in 2014, the government's Chief Economic Advisor Kaushik Basu said that by 2015 India will be among the world's fastest growing economies. In Washington to attend the Annual Spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) an...
