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US universities register drop in Indian student applications

US universities register drop in Indian student applications

WASHINGTON: US universities have registered a sharp decline in the number of applications from Indian students after a spate of hate crimes and fear and anxiety about potential changes to visa policies by the Trump Administration.

According to the preliminary results of a survey of more than 250 American colleges and universities conducted by six top American higher education groups, students…

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New Maruti Suzuki Swift to launch at 2018 Auto Expo, worth waiting?

New Maruti Suzuki Swift to launch at 2018 Auto Expo, worth waiting?

Japanese car maker, Suzuki launched the new Swift in Japan in 2016, and for the European markets, the company showcased the Swift at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The manufacturer is expected to launch the all new Swift at the 2018 Auto Expo in India. First introduced in 2005, in India under the Maruti Suzuki brand, the hatchback has been the most popular car in its segment. The new Swift is one of…

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MS Dhoni cheered Virat Kohli's India in Ranchi Test vs Australia

MS Dhoni cheered Virat Kohli’s India in Ranchi Test vs Australia

MS Dhoni, free from his Vijay Hazare duties for Jharkhand, attended the final day of the third Test between India and Australia in Ranchi on Monday.

India had staged a sensational comeback on the penultimate day, thanks to Cheteshwar Pujara’s third double hundred and Wriddhiman Saha’s third hundred. The duo added 199 runs for the seventh wicket before Ravindra Jadeja’s quickfire half-century…

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Apple releases iPhone 7 in new, red colour alongside update iPad Pro and new apps

Apple releases iPhone 7 in new, red colour alongside update iPad Pro and new apps

The special edition phone will help benefit (PRODUCT)RED, the AIDS charity. Apple has worked with the charity a number of times in the past, creating red products and supporting it in a range of different ways.

It was unveiled alongside an update version of the smaller iPad Pro, and the removal of the old iPad Air. That tablet features a brighter display and improved performance, as well as being…

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Measles-Rubella: 88 per cent target achieved in Tamilnadu

Measles-Rubella: 88 per cent target achieved in Tamilnadu

A total of 1.54 crore children have been administered the Measles—Rubella vaccination in Tamil Nadu overcoming rumours in social media against the drive, Health Minister C Vijaya Baskar told the state Assembly on Tuesday.

He said the vaccination will be adminisitered till the end of this month to children aged between nine months and 15 years. Later it will be covered in the regular vaccination…

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63 million in India do not have access to clean water

63 million in India do not have access to clean water

KOCHI: India has the maximum number of people — 63 million — living in rural areas without access to clean water, according to a new global report released to mark World Water Day tomorrow.

This is almost the population of the United Kingdom, said “Wild Water”, a report on the state of the world’s water.

Lack of government planning, competing demands, rising population and water-draining…

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Apple iPhone SE available at Rs 19,999; here's how to buy and other details

Apple iPhone SE available at Rs 19,999; here’s how to buy and other details

Tech major, Apple seems to have slashed the price of the popular iPhone SE in India as the 16GB model of the smartphone is now reportedly available at the price of Rs 19,999. Meanwhile, under new rates, the 64GB variant of iPhone SE is available for only Rs 25,999. Under the new offer, consumers are being offered Rs 5,000 as cashback when the iPhone SE is purchased using a bank debit or credit…

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Toyota's luxury brand Lexus to officially launch in India on 24th March

Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus to officially launch in India on 24th March

Lexus is all set to officially enter the Indian car market on 24th March, 2017. Bookings for Lexus cars that will be available in India had been opened in November 2016. Customers can expect delivery of cars in this month. All sales will initially be met through imports, and will be sold as CBUs (Completely-Built Units). The first dealership of Toyota’s luxury brand will open in Mumbai. It will…

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Angry with poor pay hike and lack of growth, Indian IT Employees push government to make resigning easier

Angry with poor pay hike and lack of growth, Indian IT Employees push government to make resigning easier

NEW DELHI: Indian information technology employees want the government to step in and make it easier for them to leave their jobs, at a time when they face the prospect of poor salary increases and slower job growth.

Over 28,000 professionals have signed an online petition asking the ministry of labour to stop IT companies from holding workers to a three-month non-negotiable notice period.

“It is…

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IT Major Cognizant Likely To Lay Off 6,000 Employees

IT Major Cognizant Likely To Lay Off 6,000 Employees

IT major Cognizant, which has significant operations in India, is likely to cut at least 6,000 jobs, according to people familiar with the matter. This represents over 2 per cent per cent of its total workforce. Nasdaq-listed Cognizant approximately had 2.6 lakh employees as of December 31, 2016. The layoffs are part of the routine annual reviews to weed out non-performers, a company spokesperson…

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IT Major Cognizant Likely To Lay Off 6,000 Employees

IT Major Cognizant Likely To Lay Off 6,000 Employees

IT major Cognizant, which has significant operations in India, is likely to cut at least 6,000 jobs, according to people familiar with the matter. This represents over 2 per cent per cent of its total workforce. Nasdaq-listed Cognizant approximately had 2.6 lakh employees as of December 31, 2016. The layoffs are part of the routine annual reviews to weed out non-performers, a company spokesperson…

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US has told India there’s no significant change in H-1B visa regime: Govt

US has told India there’s no significant change in H-1B visa regime: Govt

The United States has conveyed to India that there is no significant change in the H1B visa regime, commerce minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday.

Sitharaman said in Lok Sabha that India is articulating its concerns regarding the visa policy vigorously with the new administration in the US.

However, the minister said, there is no significant change in the H1B visa regime.

“The fear, at…

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You may soon be able to withdraw 90% of your EPF money to buy your dream home

You may soon be able to withdraw 90% of your EPF money to buy your dream home

NEW DELHI: Government will amend EPF scheme to enable around 4 crore members of retirement fund body EPFO to withdraw up to 90 per cent of their fund for making down payments while buying homes, Parliament was informed today.

The amendment in the scheme will also allow the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers to use their EPF accounts for paying equated monthly instalments…

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Woman Suffers Burns to Face, Hands When Her Headphones Explode Mid-Flight

Woman Suffers Burns to Face, Hands When Her Headphones Explode Mid-Flight

A woman suffered burns to her face and hands after her headphones caught fire during a flight to Australia, officials said Wednesday as they warned about the dangers of battery-operated devices on planes.

The passenger was listening to music on her own battery-operated headphones as she dozed on the flight from Beijing to Melbourne on February 19 when there was a loud explosion.

“As I went to…

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Donald Trump gives CIA authority to conduct drone strikes: Report

Donald Trump gives CIA authority to conduct drone strikes: Report

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has reportedly given CIA necessary authorisation to carry out drone strikes against terror groups, a move that could have implications for Pakistan.

This is a change from the policies of the previous Obama Administration under which the Department of Defence was authorised to carry out such strikes and the CIA used drones to gather intelligence information,…

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Amazon launches Amazon Pantry in Chennai CHENNAI, MAR 13: E-commerce major Amazon has launched its grocery and household facility ‘Amazon Pantry’ in Chennai, taking the total number of cities that offer such service to 29 across the country.

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Baahubali 2 Teaser: Prabhas As Amrendra Baahubali Is All Set To Seek Revenge

Baahubali 2 Teaser: Prabhas As Amrendra Baahubali Is All Set To Seek Revenge

After releasing a couple of posters from Baahubali: The Conclusion last week, the makers of the film today teased us with an exclusive sneak peek of the trailer, which is scheduled to release on March 16. In the video, Prabhas, who plays Amrendra Baahubali in Baahubali 2, is drenched in blood and gives an angry look. The director of the magnum opus S S Rajamouli shared the 12-minute clip on…

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