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Azim Premji speech FULL TEXT: The 'trustee' of Wipro wealth bids farewell

To lead in this time of rapid change we have sharpened our strategy into four pillars based on what our clients need i.e. Business Re-imagination, Engineering Transformation and Modernization, Connected Intelligence, and Trust.

Jul 17, 2019

India's imports decline to a 4 month low, indicates weakening consumption

India's imports declined to their lowest level in four months in June, down 9 per cent from a year ago, indicating weakening consumption in Asia's third-largest economy.

Jul 16, 2019

Chinese economic growth tanks to weakest in 27 years

The economy grew 6.2 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier, slower than 6.4 percent in the first quarter.

Jul 15, 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden budget 2019 to boost growth and structural reforms

Asia's third-largest economy grew at a much slower-than-expected 5.8% in the last quarter, the weakest growth in five years and far below the pace needed to generate jobs for the millions of young Indian's entering the labour market each month.

Jul 5, 2019

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Why is Japan resuming commercial whaling after 30 years?

In Japan, whale meat has cultural significance due to its popularity as a cheap source of protein.

Jul 1, 2019

Dangal fame Zaira Wasim quits Bollywood, says 'it damaged my relationship with Allah'

Zaira Wasim, who became immensely popular after her performances in Dangal and Secret Superstar, says that she has been struggling to get inner peace being in Bollywood

Jun 30, 2019

India's fuel prices could hit the roof as crude oil prices threaten to top $100

Escalating Middle East tensions and Opec decision to maintain production squeeze buoy oil nearly 30% this year; Iran's threat to exit nuclear deal may propel oil to new highs.

Jun 24, 2019

Modi 2.0 targets higher GST collection by simplifying taxpayer registration

First GST Council meeting of the second Modi government fast-tracks registration with Aadhar; postpones annual returns due date for FY18 until August 31; extends National Anti-profiteering Authority's tenure for two more years.

Jun 22, 2019

How trade wars are changing the shape of globalisation

The on-going trade-tussle between the US and China has much deeper implications not only for the global trade environment but also for the flow of capital.

Jun 18, 2019

US military emits more greenhouse gases than Sweden, Finland and Denmark: Study

'Pentagon Fuel Use, Climate Change, and the Costs of War', a report published by Brown University, focus on the fuel used by the US in its wars following 9/11.

Jun 13, 2019

World Bank retains India's growth rate for fiscal 2020 at 7.5%

In the next three years, India's growth rate will be supported by robust investment and private consumption.

Jun 5, 2019

What is Nipah virus? All you need to know about symptoms, treatment

Nipah is a zoonotic virus, which is transmitted from animals to humans and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people. The fatality rate of the Nipah virus infection is 40-75%, where the victim suffers a range of illnesses.

Jun 4, 2019