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August 31, 2015

Russia’s endgame in Syria

Even as US-Turkey have sounded the war bugle on Middle East, Russia has intensified its diplomatic efforts in the region which are beginning to bear fruit.

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Published on August 31, 2015 22:19

August 30, 2015

Why no one is talking of Indian exports?

This is the third and final part of the series on ongoing currency wars. It concerns India. Instead of drumming up its foreign exchange reserves and low current account deficits, it should be sharing the truth about its exports.


 

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Published on August 30, 2015 08:18

August 28, 2015

A Great Depression looms for United States

In last 5 years, ninety percent of all the earnings of the biggest companies in the US have gone for stock buybacks and dividends. US stocks no longer represent the national economy.

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Published on August 28, 2015 16:28

August 27, 2015

A financial Pearl Harbour for world economy

The present currency war is said to be the financial Pearl Harbour.  In a three-article series, NewsBred takes a close look at Chinese, US and Indian financial mayhem. 

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Published on August 27, 2015 14:00

August 26, 2015

Rising incomes yet less calories by Indians

Indians eat lesser calories than recommended by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR). This, despite the rising incomes in general. 

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Published on August 26, 2015 10:25

August 23, 2015

Iran has been a victim since 1953

Iran an aggressor or a victim? Truth leaves United States nowhere to hide as Noam Chomsky nails the facts down in an article.

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Published on August 23, 2015 19:26

August 20, 2015

Female Viagra: The rigged truth

“Female Viagra” and its approval by the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has made screaming headlines. Before you hail it, a few facts on the “rigged” pharma industry deserve your attention.

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Published on August 20, 2015 17:25

August 18, 2015

Television halts India’s population march

Studies show population is only north India's problem. The southern states have low birthrates. Studies show watching television helps reduce population growth. 

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Published on August 18, 2015 17:22

August 17, 2015

Indo-Israel ties: What happened in 1992?

India had no diplomatic relations with Israel till 1992. Since then it’s a tale of long-lost lovers. A bird's view from the vantage position of 1992, either side.  

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Published on August 17, 2015 08:55

August 14, 2015

Uncared elders could hit India hard

India presently is a young country. But elderly already account for 110 million. It would worsen by 2035. Is India prepared for the ticking age-bomb?

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Published on August 14, 2015 08:18