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ISRO gives eyes in the sky to Indian soldiers, watches border day and night

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The precision ‘surgical strikes’ that Indian soldiers carried out on terrorist camps across the Line of Control were ably assisted and facilitated by metallic birds flying high in the sky unseen by Pakistanis and at least half a dozen satellites helped prepare and execute them. India is fast developing a huge capability called ‘C4ISR’ or ‘command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance’.The country has already put in place an Aerospace Command and experts who understand the nature of the ‘surgical strikes’ acknowledge that this new tri-services body played a key role in planning and execution of the midnight attacks. (more…)

World’s hardest-to-get visas

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If you’re planning to stay for 30 days or less, they’ll generally issue your visa without any problems. But for stays longer than that (and/or if you’re visiting sensitive areas like Western China), you’ll also need to provide a detailed day by day itinerary of your trip. (more…)

Healthy reasons to eat more onions

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We Indians cannot really imagine life with onions, can we? Beyond its peculiar odour and unique flavour, onion is also highly nutritious, with each variety exhibiting potential health benefits. Here are a few of them.

1. Keeps your heart healthy: Onions are rich in sulphur compounds like thiosulphinates, thiosulphonates, mono-, di- and tri-sulphides that help lower blood cholesterol levels and triglycerides. The antioxidant compounds in them reduces oxidative stress on the cells, preventing oxidation of cholesterol and plaque formation. They also prevent platelet aggregation and thrombosis, both of which contribute to heart disease development.

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Toyota Fortuner spotted at a dealership in Gujarat

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Toyota’s Fortuner SUV has always impressed owners across the globe. Recently, the automaker had launched the new Fortuner in the international market, while the Indian market is yet to get the latest one. Fresh images reveal the new model which has arrived at certain dealerships in Gujarat and it will soon be delivered across other dealerships in the country as well.

As for design, the new Fortuner gets more stylish and aggressive than ever before. The front sports new slim grille design with chrome slats on each side. The sleeker headlamps with projector units and LED DRLs offer it a sportier appeal. Additionally, the bumpers have been redesigned with chrome accents and round fog lamp housings. The LED taillamps at the rear and reduced roofline render it a sporty appeal. (more…)

Health benefits of sabudana or tapioca

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7 health benefits of sabudana or tapioca

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With Navratri around the corner, it is common to see people stock up on tapioca or sabudana in Hindi. A common food, when one is fasting,sabudana is a starch extract of the cassava plant. But if you thought Indians were the only ones who used this root, think again. Used all across the world, including countries such as South America and Brazil, tapioca is one of the most widely sold plants all over the world. But that is not all, this starchy root has a number of health benefits, here are a few. (more…)

At 104, she remembers every moment spent with Gandhiji

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Hubballi: Chennabasamma Ratnakatti, centurion freedom fighter from Hubballi is a rare living link between the present generation and the Gandhian principles. Her eyes go moist whenever she recalls her role in the freedom struggle and days spent with Gandhiji and his wife Kasturba.When Gandhiji visited Hudali village near Belgavi in 1937, Congress workers from Hubballi, Dharwad, Ranebennur and Belgavi had gathered as volunteers. Chennabasamma along with her husband Chennabasappa stayed at Hudali for 15-20 days, during which she got to work closely with Gandhiji. (more…)

Dhanush is our son, claims an old couple from Tamil Nadu

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In a sensational claim, an old couple from a remote village in Tamil Nadu has created quite a stir in Kollywood. They have allegedly claimed that they are the real parents of film actor Dhanush.

According to media reports, Kathiresan and Meenaal, hailing from Thiruppuvanam, have alleged that Dhanush’s real name is Kalaiyarasan and he left the house in 2002 after performing poorly in his studies.

He later moved to Chennai and started acting in films with the name of Dhanush. (more…)

Mercedes-Benz Launches the ‘Made in India’ GLC

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Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Piyush Arora, Executive Director, Operations, Mercedes-Benz India with 'Made in India' GLC. (Image: Mercedes-Benz India)

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Mercedes-Benz added the ninth product to its local production portfolio in India by rolling out the GLC SUV from its assembly line. The GLC was rolled out of its assembly line by Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Piyush Arora, Executive Director, Operations, Mercedes-Benz India.

The locally produced GLC is launched in three variants GLC 220 d 4MATIC Style, GLC 220 d 4MATIC Sport and GLC 300 4MATIC Sport. Mercedes-Benz has started the local production within just four months of the GLC India debut in June, 2016. (more…)

All-new 2017 Audi Q5 revealed

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The all-new 2017 Audi Q5 has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show… the premium SUV follows its near-twin the Volkswagen Tiguan to market.THE ALL-NEW 2017 Audi Q5, like the Volkswagen Tiguan we’ve just driven, is the first SUV by Audi to be built on the VW Group’s MQB modular platform. It shares much of its oily bits with its VW sibling but that’s no bad thing.

Audi claim the new Q5 has seen it focus on “connectivity, driver assistance, aeroacoustics and driving dynamics”. (more…)

Signs you’ll never be rich

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Contrary to popular belief, “everyone has the same opportunity to acquire wealth,” says self-made millionaire Steve Siebold.

Is wealth in the cards for you?

To help you evaluate, we’ve rounded up nine red flags you might want to watch out for. While no one can predict the future, the following choices most likely won’t accelerate your path to riches.

1) You put too much emphasis on saving — and not enough on earning (more…)