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Does Delhi Gang Rape Victim Deserve the Posthumous US Courage Award?

The 23-year-old Indian woman, whose barbaric gang rape and subsequent death at the hands of her perpetrators heralded calls for greater safety and security for womenfolk in the country, will be posthumously awarded the Bravery award by the US administration on 8 March. Nevertheless, many have questioned if her demise called for individual merit considering that she, like countless other oppressed women, had no choice but yield into the cruelty inflicted upon her. Mar 7, 2013
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Sensex Likely to Lackluster Monday Amid US Fiscal Cliff Worries

India’s Sensex is expected to remain range bound on Monday as investors are likely to remain cautious as an agreement between the U.S. Congressional leaders and President Barack Obama in adopting measures to overcome the looming fiscal cliff remains elusive. Dec 31, 2012
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Weekly Roundup: Sensex, Nifty Rise 1%

Indian market rose for the week as investor confidence was lifted by hopes that the U.S. Congressional leaders will soon come to an agreement to avert the looming fiscal cliff. Dec 29, 2012
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Sensex Likely to Rise Amid US Fiscal Cliff Agreement Optimism

India’s Sensex is expected to gain on Tuesday as investor sentiment is likely to rise following indications of progress in talks between US President Barack Obama and the Congress leaders to reach an agreement to avert the fiscal cliff. Dec 18, 2012