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Bajaj Auto workers' union threatens hunger strike at Akurdi plant in Pune over 'anti-worker activities'

The union accused the management of harassing its members and also demanded to reinstate eight workers dismissed two years back.

Jan 5, 2017

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Next generation malaria vaccine trial passes first hurdle with strong results

A ‘next generation’ vaccine for malaria has shown success in its first human trial. The phase 1 study saw a strong immune response in 10 healthy volunteers. The vaccine was created by genetically engineering the malaria parasite to make it weaker. Scientist removed the three genes needed for it to successfully infect and cause disease in humans. None of the participants developed malaria symptoms, and showed a strong protective antibody response.

Jan 5, 2017

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What is Fat Cat Wednesday?

Fat Cat Wednesday is a day where FTSE 100 bosses will have already earned more than the average worker in the UK makes all year.

Jan 4, 2017

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Ramco Systems, Jubilant Life shares jump on deal wins

Jubilant Life Sciences wins US business orders; IT services firm Ramco Systems's Malaysian arm bags a big project from Panasonic

Jan 4, 2017

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Tata Sons now plans to expel Cyrus Mistry from its board

Tata Sons served a notice to Mistry on Tuesday informing him about the company's intention.

Jan 4, 2017

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How Sensex, Nifty moved on budget days in 2015, 2016

Benchmark stock market indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty may not be the best barometers, yet they are the first to react to budget proposals.

Jan 4, 2017

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Should you invest in gold in 2017?

Gold investment demand tends to go up when the world economy is uncertain and volatile. IBTimes UK expert financial columnist Edmund Shing asks whether 2017 could be the time to invest in gold.

Jan 4, 2017