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Central government gives higher share to states in central taxes

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has stated that the recommendations by the 14th Finance Commission were accepted and raised the share of states in central taxes from 32 percent to 42 percent. This is the single largest increase ever recommended giving more power to states in determining how they spend this money. Jaitley said that each recommendation would be implemented for five years. He also urged states to be self sufficient and stop looking at the central government. Jaitley said it was a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s idea of giving greater autonomy to states in financing and designing the schemes. Feb 25, 2015
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Here's what Oscar winners plan to do with their Golden Statues

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): 2015 Academy Award winners namely Julianne Moore, Eddie Redmayne, Patricia Arquette, and J.K. Simmons revealed what they plan to do with their golden statues.Moore, who won the Best Actress Oscar for 'Still Alice', told aleading magazine at the Governors Ball that her Oscar will go in her office.Redmayne, who nabbed the Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'The Theory of Everything' asserted that he has no idea what is he going to do with his golden statue as he was really overwhelmed adding that he might keep it in his apartment somewhere. Arquette, won the Best Supporting Oscar for 'Boyhood' said that the statue for sure was going to bed with her tonight adding that she was not kidding.Simmons, who was named as the Best Actor in a Supporting Role for 'Whiplash', asserted that the statue will probably be on top of the fridge. Feb 24, 2015
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Bare-footed jockeys continue with 135-year-old horse race tradition in Assam

Jorhat, Feb 24 (ANI): It is a horse race minus all the trappings of a modern day derby. With no protective gear and no footwear, the participants on untrained horses take part in the race held in the country-side fields in Jorhat district of Assam. The race was originally initiated in 1876 by the British tea planters. Since then it has become an annual event drawing enthusiastic villagers who like derby bet on their favourite horses. Interestingly, jockeys are also allowed to bet on themselves. The race was organized by Jorhat unit of Assam Tea Planters Association (ATPA). Organisers said the idea behind the race was to encourage tea planters' equestrian skills. People from neighbouring districts also come to watch the race. The winners and runners-up are awarded with trophies. Feb 24, 2015
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S. Korean tech start-ups offer life beyond Samsung

The idea of corporate life in an industrial giant like Samsung has been a long-favoured career path by many South Korea's elite graduates but some are now instead looking to make their mark in the volatile world of tech start-ups. Duration: 01:29 Feb 23, 2015
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