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Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jefferies Steps Down

Michael Jefferies, the controversial CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch stepped down from his post on Tuesday effective immediately, marking the end of a two-decade long career that saw several ups and downs. Dec 10, 2014
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Real estate sector witnesses a growth in Assam

Guwahati, Dec 10 (ANI): Guwahati city in Assam is a growing hub for trade and commerce activity in the Northeast. And, this has opened up new vistas for the real estate industry. Shopping malls, showrooms, apartments and hotels - the changing face of the city has made it a favorite destination for investors. Real estate developers are venturing in to the city to tap the potential. In recent years, the city, like most of the other bigger cities in the country has witnessed a sharp rise in the demand for flats, both for residential and commercial purpose. A large number of real estate developers, including from abroad, are eying to develop housing and commercial infrastructure in Assam. They participated in a recently concluded four-day long Realty summit. Organized by the Assam Real Estate and Infrastructure Developers' Association (AREIDA), it invited experts from various infrastructure development related fields to discuss wide range of issues. The exhibition gave a chance to the public to know about the various housing projects and home development items besides a chance to avail loans from a number of banks. Dec 10, 2014
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Antioxidants in Citrus Juices 10 Times Higher, New Research Shows

A team of researchers from the University of Granada in Spain has found that antioxidants in juices of citrus fruits were 10 times higher than what was estimated earlier and recommended the necessity to revise health professionals' tables on the antioxidant capacities of food products. Dec 8, 2014
Uber Cabs

Uber Starts Operating in Portland Without City Approval

Uber, the ride-sharing service, started operating in Portland, Oregon, on Friday without the approval of city officials. The app begun working at 5.00 pm and drivers were immediately able to offer rides, without any prior permission from the authorities. Dec 6, 2014