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Paytm vs Whatsapp: Which payments app should you use?

With multiple digital payments option in the market, its often difficult to decide which one's the best and most importantly, is it safe?

Feb 22, 2018

Surgical sponges found in woman's abdomen 6 years after operation, but doctor washes hands of the matter

Doctors found two surgical sponges inside a woman's abdomen, but when she approached her surgeon he blatantly refused it on the grounds of lack of clear proof.

Feb 22, 2018

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EPFO cuts interest rate to 5-year low: Is PF still a good saving option?

With interest rate on Employee Provident Fund at 8.55 percent, its time to analyse other government debt instruments such as Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme and Kisan Vikas Patra.

Feb 22, 2018

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Buy, Sell, Hold: What stocks are analysts tracking on Feb. 22

Analysts recommend buying stocks such as Dish TV, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Britannia Industries, among others.

Feb 22, 2018

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Stocks to watch on Feb. 22: Lupin, Ambuja Cements, Titan, Aurobindo Pharma

Lupin is likely to see some action on Thursday after the drugmaker launched generic Namenda XR capsules - used to treat moderate to severe dementia - in the U.S.

Feb 22, 2018

Economy and markets: All you need to know to start your day on Feb. 22

SGX Nifty signals a weak start for the domestic markets after the minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting revealed a more hawkish view among policy makers.

Feb 22, 2018

Syrian town sees 'rain' of missiles, residents feel 'abandoned' by international community

The Syrian city of Ghouta was at the receiving end of an aerial bombardment that killed over 250 people in the past two days.

Feb 21, 2018

Royal visit to the London Fashion Week: Queen makes her debut front-row appearance

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth made her first appearance at the London Fashion Week in her 65-year reign.

Feb 21, 2018

Nasscom's forecast for the IT sector downplays one major challenge: Job creation

While Nasscom expects IT industry revenue growth of 7-9 percent in fiscal year 2019, the leading lobby group is downbeat on hiring and digital services prospects.

Feb 21, 2018

Doctors slam Emirates airline after flight crew kick out a British woman who complained of period pains

The woman, who says her pain's intensity was "one out of ten", was perfectly happy to take the seven-hour flight before the airline decided otherwise.

Feb 21, 2018

Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala picks airline stocks; should you too?

Jhunjhunwala, who first bought SpiceJet shares in 2012, purchased another 10 lakh shares in the company last week.

Feb 21, 2018

Beachgoers take selfies, write love notes on blue whale carcass that washed up on Chilean coast

The carcass of the blue whale caused quite a frenzy in Punta Arenas, a town located in the Magallanes Region of the country.

Feb 21, 2018

'I will not shut up:' Nikki Haley lashes out at Palestinian negotiator, US adamant on moving embassy to Jerusalem

Nikki Haley's remarks were a response to Erekat's comments when he told her to "shut up" when she criticised Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

Feb 21, 2018