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Newest fashion trend of 2017- Handpicked Statement Sleeves at huge discounts!

Newest fashion trend of 2017- Handpicked Statement Sleeves at huge discounts!

Make it big or go home. This is exactly what 2017 is all about. Which is why ladies, it is time to welcome Statement Sleeves. There are several statements to be made with your sleeves, but bell sleeves are the trendiest of the set. Claimed by top designers across the globe, this trend is quite easy to style. Pair them up with tights or skirts and throw in some block heels. Statement earrings and…

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Religious tensions surfaces in Myanmar

Religious tensions surfaces in Myanmar

About a month ago,Buddhist nationalists in Myanmar raided a Madrasas in eastern Yangon and forced authorities to shut it down on the grounds it did not have a permit to operate as a place of worship. (more…)

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Child born on Jet Airways flight , gets free lifetime pass for air travel

Child born on Jet Airways flight , gets free lifetime pass for air travel

Jet Airways gifted an infant boy a lifetime pass for air travel after the boy’s mother, Cicymol Jose, went into labour on-board a Jet Airways flight flying from Saudi Arabia to Kochi.  The flight was diverted to Mumbai and landed in the city at 9.12 while the baby was already born at 8.45 am. The boy was conceived with the help of a co-passenger, Ms Wilson, who was a  paramedic. An airport source…

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IMF urges Japan to hold onto Monetary policy for better growth On Monday, The International Monetary Fund said that in order to accelerate growth and achieve higher inflation, Japan needs to avoid withdrawing fiscal policy stimulus and keep monetary policy accommodation.

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'Trump unaware of being under investigation' : Trump's personal lawyer

‘Trump unaware of being under investigation’ : Trump’s personal lawyer

On Sunday in television interviews one of President Trump’s personal lawyers said that the president was not under investigation for obstruction of justice. (more…)

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Mumbai blasts :Hearing on sentencing to commence today

Mumbai blasts :Hearing on sentencing to commence today

The prosecution of sentencing the six men held guilty for the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts will likely begin today.  A special council consisting of CBI officer Deepak Salvi will be seeking capital punishment for four of the five convicts,  including gangster Mustafa Dossa. The six men held are – Dossa (60), Abu Salem (48), Taher Merchant (55), Feroze Khan (47) and Karimullah Khan (55). The…

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Airbus reveals A380 Plus

Airbus reveals A380 Plus

The Airbus has unveiled its plans to upgrade the world’s biggest passenger jet into the A380 Plus.  Airbus has promised that the new passenger jet will contain more seats ( cabin designed with 80 extra seats) and have greater fuel efficiency. The A380 will also have a new wing design intended to improve aerodynamics. The new version will use up to 4% less fuel , said Airbus. It will also have an…

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Syrian army jet in Raqqa shot down by US coalition

Syrian army jet in Raqqa shot down by US coalition

A Syrian military jet in Raqqa province of Syria has been shot down by US-led coalition.  The Syrian Army claimed that its warplane was sent out on a mission against the Islamic State group. Meanwhile, the US said that it was self-defense that led them to fire the plane after the Syrian regime dropped bombs near US-backed fighters. The US also said that two hours before it shot down the plane,…

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France elections: Macron's party wins clear parliamentary majority

France elections: Macron’s party wins clear parliamentary majority

France President Emmanuel Macron’s party won a clear parliamentary majority after his own Presidential victory weeks ago.  Macron’s La République en Marche, alongside its MoDem allies, won more than 300 seats in the 577-seat National Assembly. Although the turnout was only about 42% , Prime Minister Edouard Philippe showed enthusiasm and said that his party would work for the betterment of France…

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Hardik Pandya scores fastest half-century in ICC Tournament Finals

Hardik Pandya scores fastest half-century in ICC Tournament Finals

Even though the Indian Cricket team lost the Finals against Pakistan, we can be sure that at least one person from the Indian team left the field a bit happy – Hardik Pandya. Hardik Pandya scored the fastest- ever half-century in any ICC Tournament Final. Before he was run out, Panya made 76 runs off 43 balls. The title of the fastest half-century scorer was earlier held by Australian…

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Indian Hockey team wears black arms bands as sign of sympathy

Indian Hockey team wears black arms bands as sign of sympathy

In Sunday’s Hockey match between India and Pakistan, the Indian Hockey team wore black arm bands to ache for the deaths of the martyrs in the recent attacks on the Indian Army at the Line of Control by Pakistani terrorists.  The Indian Hockey team’s support staff too wore black arm bands. The Secretary General of Indian Hockey said, The players of the Indian hockey teams have always shown…

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Suicide bombing by Taliban in Afghanistan, 15 people injured

Suicide bombing by Taliban in Afghanistan, 15 people injured

In a suicide bombing and gun attack planted by Taliban insurgents on the Police Headquarters in a city in Afghanistan, five Afghan policemen were killed while 15 people injured.  The regional Police commander, Asadullah Shirzad said that the attack was launched at 6 am. Mr. Shirzad said, The first attacker blew up his vehicle at the entrance to the headquarters, opening the way for two others who…

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India beats Pakistan in the Hockey World League Semi-Finals

India beats Pakistan in the Hockey World League Semi-Finals

Sunday, 18th June was celebrated by both India and Pakistan. While Pakistan celebrated for Cricket, India rejoiced as its’ Hockey team beat Pakistan in the Hockey World League Semi-Finals with a score of 7-1 .  Players who scored for India are – Dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh, Talwinder Singh, Akashdeep Singh and Pradeep Mor . Akashdeep Singh was the star of the match. While, India will next play…

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Pakistan beats India to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Final

Pakistan beats India to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Final

Amidst all jokes and memes revolving around the social networking sites, in the match between the 1947 rivals, Pakistan beat India with a remarkable 180-run win in the Champions Trophy Final on 18th June’ 2017. This victory has been called the the biggest victory margin in the final of any ICC ODI tournament.  After India won the toss and decided to bowl, Pakistan cricket team set a target for…

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U.S. soldiers wounded in apparent shooting at Afghan base At least one Afghan soldier was killed and several American soldiers were wounded in an incident at a base in northern Afghanistan on Saturday, a U.S.

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Nissan seeks autonomous vehicle patents in India Japanese carmaker Nissan has sought about 5 patents (3 of them filed in May 2017) on technologies relating to autonomous vehicles.

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Srei to use IT Fund to promote AI, robotics Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd., plans to use its proposed $200 million IT and Innovation Fund for promoting collaboration between India and Russia in the field of artificial intelligence, 3D, printing, and robotics among other areas, company chairman Hemant Kanoria said.