Mar 18, 2015

DK Ravi's father suspects foul play, says IAS officer was under pressure

Father of DK Ravi said on Wednesday that he suspects foul play in the death of his son, who was found hanging in his bedroom. - Source      



DK Ravi's father suspects foul play, says IAS officer was under pressure

The Weird And Wonderful World Of Icicle Science

Despite icicles killing …


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The Weird And Wonderful World Of Icicle Science

Fed set to ditch "patient" rate vow as it eyes U.S., world growth

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to lay the groundwork for its first interest rate hike in nearly a decade, as it continues to weigh whether the U.S. recovery can hold up against collapsing oil prices and a soaring dollar.



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Fed set to ditch "patient" rate vow as it eyes U.S., world growth

Microsoft Is Developing Software That Converts Android Phones To Windows 10

Microsoft dropped an interesting piece of information today when it revealed that it is testing Windows 10 with users of Xiaomi’s Mi 3 Android smartphone. The initiative, which Xiaomi stressed is not a partnership but merely assistance with the trial, is an interesting one because it shows Microsoft has concrete Android plans. Read More


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Microsoft Is Developing Software That Converts Android Phones To Windows 10

After urine and feces, White House receives cyanide

“The sample was transported to another facility to confirm the results,” a statement said. - Source      



After urine and feces, White House receives cyanide

India open for investment, US ready to move in: USIBC chief

India is open for investment and the US companies are eager to move in, head of a bilateral trade organisation has said while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for embarking on a journey to change the business environment in the country.


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India open for investment, US ready to move in: USIBC chief

'Fashion Police' on hold until the fall

The E! channel’s effort to keep the “Fashion Police” franchise going after the death of its host Joan Rivers is now on hold. - Source      



'Fashion Police' on hold until the fall

Gorgeous silk lamps bloom like flowers when you turn them on

Studio DRIFT made these lovely lamps that feel alive because they’ve been designed to bloom like a flower. It’s a beautiful idea that’s even more gorgeous when you see it happen, I would love to walk into my living room and have these ethereal lights dance for me as they descend and shine up the room.



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Gorgeous silk lamps bloom like flowers when you turn them on

Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q1 Asian Business Sentiment Survey - by sector

REUTERS – Business sentiment at Asia’s top companies remained upbeat at the start of 2015 with property developers reporting the brightest prospects and expressing enough optimism to diminish the impact of a supply glut in China.



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Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q1 Asian Business Sentiment Survey - by sector

Rupee gains 3 paise against dollar in early trade

The rupee strengthened by three paise to 62.67 against the US dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange in early trade today on sustained selling of the Greenback by exporters.


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Rupee gains 3 paise against dollar in early trade

Sensex rises 70 points in early trade

The benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 70 points in early trade today on the back of gains in stocks of metal, IT, healthcare, technology and FMCG sectors amid a mixed trend in other Asian markets ahead of the outcome of the US Federal Reserve’s policy meet.


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Sensex rises 70 points in early trade

Taipei-Based Accelerator AppWorks Launches $50M Startup Fund

Tech startups in Taiwan have the benefits of plentiful engineering talent and great hardware manufacturers. What they often lack, however, is money to fuel post-seed stage growth and guidance on what markets to tackle next. AppWorks, an accelerator program based in Taipei, wants to solve both problems with a new $50 million multistage venture fund. Read More


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Taipei-Based Accelerator AppWorks Launches $50M Startup Fund

Air Force Veteran From New Jersey Tried to Aid ISIS, U.S. Charges

Tairod Nathan Webster Pugh, 47, an airplane mechanic, tried to travel from Egypt to Turkey to Syria, prosecutors say, but was ultimately deported to the United States.
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Air Force Veteran From New Jersey Tried to Aid ISIS, U.S. Charges