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Including petrol, diesel in GST won’t reduce prices much, says Sushil Modi
byIncessant rise in petrol and diesel prices have forced the government to explore solutions that would provide some relief to the buyers. The list of possible courses of action include bringing petroleum products under the ambit of Goods and Services Tax (GST). However, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi has argued that GST would […]
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How Much It Would Cost Elon Musk to Become the World’s Next Willy Wonka (Infographic)
byMove over self-driving cars and traffic avoidance tunnels — Elon Musk’s next big venture is focusing on something new: candy. That’s right — in recent news, Musk tweeted his plans for an “amazing” candy company. And he’s not joking either. When asked by Engadget his level of seriousness about this new endeavor, he replied, “super super serious.” So, why is Musk creating […]
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12 things we want to see on Apple’s iOS 12 at WWDC
byApple’s WWDC conference is almost here, which means one sure thing: a preview of the next version of iOS. The last version of Apple’s iPhone and iPad operating system, iOS 11, had some pretty significant updates: a new control panel, ARKit, new Siri functions, central file directories, more Pencil support on iPads, a whole new iPad multitasking system, and more system storage management control. And that doesn’t even include […]
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Do wives still obey their husbands?
byMeghan Markle’s decision to omit the words “to obey” from her wedding vows to Prince Harry was widely chalked up to a feminist victory. It was an example of a modern woman insisting on an egalitarian marriage and of a modern man agreeing to it. It was also seen as a nod to the newly […]
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A weekend in Dubai
byTo discover some of the tourism highlights of the Middle East (including sandy summer beaches, or desert safaris) come to this avant-garde Arabian city. Although Dubai is a popular hub, it was only recently that I decided to visit this busy metropolis for the first time. It’s a global, busy city but one with friendly, […]
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Real Madrid beats Liverpool 3-1 to win Champions League, make more history
byWhen it comes to the Champions League, there’s no stopping Real Madrid. They may be second best to Barcelona of late domestically, but Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 to make yet more history in Europe indeed. Billed as a duel between Ronaldo and Liverpool’s Mo Salah, Gareth Bale instead grabbed the spotlight coming off the […]
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How her passion for jellyfish led one woman to self-empowerment and a bid to save the planet
byLooking back, I see that jellyfish came to me when the haze of sleepless nights brought on by kids’ cries and the frenzy of cramming a working day into the scant hours of pre-school began to lift. And, even though I still looked good on Facebook, when I slowed down long enough to think, I […]
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The 10 hottest films of summer 2018
byFrom the Jurassic World and Mamma Mia! sequels to indie horror, a proper romcom – and a massive shark – Observer writers pick the must-see releases of the season Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (Ol Parker), 20 July The first Mamma Mia! was a head-spinning experience that redefined my understanding of the words “good” and “bad”; rarely […]
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North Korea’s Kim Jong-un ‘set on Trump summit’
byIt is North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s “fixed will” that a summit with US President Donald Trump in Singapore should go ahead, state media say. This followed a surprise meeting on Saturday between Mr Kim and the South’s Moon Jae-in, who said the North was “committed to denuclearisation”. Mr Trump had cancelled the 12 June […]
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7 costly digital signage mistakes to avoid
byBy Alex Mardikian Digital signage is ubiquitous, we see it everywhere. With DOOH gaining traction and poised for exceptional growth, many companies are exploring digital signage for the benefits it offers. If you wish to succeed with this medium of communication, you need to know the mistakes to avoid. 1.Ambiguous visuals – A visitor must be […]
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