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Tobacco use kills more than seven million people every year and costs households and governments over $1.4 trillion through healthcare expenditure and lost productivity. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rEVM75

During the March 2017 quarter, India's GDP grew at 6.1 percent as against China's 6.9 percent, thus losing its world's fastest-growing economy status. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2smb9O7

The area around the icy moon's current south pole is a geologically active region where long, linear fractures referred to as tiger stripes slice across the surface. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rk9utd

The halos were first analysed in 2015 with Curiosity's science payload, including the laser-shooting Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rjkqHq

While the senior managers at Tata Consultancy Services have received a pay hike of about 30 percent, employees are said to be looking at a 10 percent raise. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qzTvWS

Revenue secretary Hasmukh Adhia said GST will be rolled out on July 1 as scheduled; Twitter handle @askGST_GoI gets good response. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2sljvWh

The tie-up between Amul and ISRO will benefit the dairy farmers as ISRO will help in identification between food crops and fodder crops at village-level from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2sd0eau

Aurora, sometimes referred to as polar lights or northern lights, is a natural light display in the sky, predominantly seen in the high latitude -- Arctic and Antarctic -- regions. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2r7JlPZ

Excessive texting could lead to thumb arthritis. Doctors advise that to keep this problem at bay, one should text using the forefinger or use voice to dictate the text message. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2r7p3WA

Speaking at an event in Mumbai, RBI Deputy Governor S S Mundra said bank account number portability is now within the realms of possibility thanks to Aadhaar. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2r7kHPt

The new notes will be pink-green in colour and will have a representation of the one rupee coin on the reverse of the note. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rAQQQT

The dawn-to-dusk (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) shutdown call for Tuesday was given by the Tamil Nadu Hotels and Restaurant Association. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rA738P

The 25-year-old man slipped while working on a site and fell on the 13-inch rod from a height causing him the life-threatening injury. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rilSvS

ISRO is all set to launch the GSLV-Mk III, the heaviest rocket ever made by India on June 5 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qwFKId

While limited data is available, demonetisation may have had a disproportionate impact on poorer households, which are more likely to work in construction and informal retail. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qAXx04

Indian meat traders, under the aegis of the Quresh Action Committee and other trade associations, plan to petition the Supreme Court to get the government order rescinded. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rzk5DC

Cyclone Mora, which was formed by the depression in east central Bay of Bengal, is also expected to affect a few Indian states, particularly West Bengal and Odisha. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2r69Jtx

This newly-developed technology helps in detecting any mechanical snag that occurs on the drone and puts the unmanned aircraft in a crash-landing mode. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rfvLuo

Compared to existing X-ray satellites, HXMT has a larger detection area, broader energy range and a wider field of view. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qyZcDA

Solar Probe Plus is likely to be launched in 2018 and the resulting data will improve forecasts of major space weather events that impact life on Earth. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rx6fl5

The state accounts for about 40 percent of the total production, according to Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rcla14

NASA's Grand Finale Orbit Guide reveals that this hazardous dive is the first out of four paths through the planet's inmost ring which is going to be the deepest and dustiest loop the spacecraft will go through. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rNEvZ2

The end-to-end solution has hardware from HP, GST invoicing software by KPMG. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2scAsCu

Spot gold was flat at $1,266.19 per ounce at 0400 GMT. On Friday, it climbed 0.9 percent to touch its strongest since May 1 at $1,269.50. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rNchxB

Apart from reducing osteoarthritis risk, fibre also helps in enhancing bowel movement, weight management and lowering blood cholesterol. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2s19UEX

One of the ten most massive asteroids in the asteroid belt, 16 Psyche, is over 200 km (120 mi) in diameter and contains a little less than one percent of the mass of the asteroid belt. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2s6PN7g

In case you too love rice and cannot imagine giving it up, this trick might just be what you need. It also cuts obesity rates. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qttisf

On August 21, SDO will witness another lunar transit, but Moon will only barely hide part of the Sun. However, on the same day, a total eclipse will be observable from the ground. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qpGwa9

As of May 19, 2017, India's foreign exchange reserves stood at $379.3 billion, buoyed by dollar inflows from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qlVzFK

Chris Zaccarelli, CIO at Cornerstone Financial Partners, bases his bullishness on the healthy outlook for the global economy rather than Trumponomics. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qluPp1

The three years of the Narendra Modi government have been dismal on the job front, with fresh employment creation falling to record lows. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2r63vYV

The 13-nation OPEC on Thursday agreed to extend for nine months the output cut agreement in place for six months from January 1. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rZZJjP

Once the construction is over, the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) will become the world's largest optical telescope, and will be operational in 2024. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rIAp4z

Access to healthcare is becoming more limited and so many people are realising the importance of staying active as they advance in years to remain healthy for as long as possible. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qpdMyk

This discovery was made with the help of Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) along with NASA's Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rYBd2r

Photos taken by JunoCam show that both the poles of Jupiter are covered by storms which are Earth-sized and are densely clustered and rubbing together. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2s2LHNB

L'île de Malte, micro-État de la Méditerranée occidentale situé dans l'archipel du même nom, est aussi petite que son histoire est longue et riche. Ulysse from Canoe.ca - Voyages http://ift.tt/2s1Didi

The three years of Narendra Modi government have been a huge success in terms of improving investment sentiments as evident from record FDI inflows. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qpvBwj

According to hypothesis formulated by researchers, the bright object could be an outburst from another supermassive black hole or a supernova explosion. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rYsoFh

Should this bring some peace to IT employees in India or is it a sign to buckle up? from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qSTwrv

The Cassini spacecraft was tasked with the Solstice Mission in 2010. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qSleo8

Reports state that the National Council Joint Consultative Machinery met with the Cabinet Secretary to discuss the update on the allowances. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rT92lw

While consultancies too have been busy dealing with these resumes, it is mostly the online job portals that seem to be the go-to place for those who have recently been laid off. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qYVveg

Voici les rabais les plus intéressants de la semaine sur les vols en partance de Montréal et de Québec. Yulair from Canoe.ca - Voyages http://ift.tt/2qYm2q1

Scientists are curious to know the impact of the health hazardous radiations on reproduction. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qglydQ

FIPB offered single window clearance for applications on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and is the second institution to be abolished after the Planning Commission (replaced by NITI Aayog). from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qW1HUl

The ratings agency on Wednesday downgraded China's credit rating to A1 from Aa3 citing concerns about the country's growing debt. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rQeXb1

An international team of researchers with McKenzie as the principal investigator is planning to launch CLASP 2 on board a sounding rocket in 2019. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rhbMfB

The six-year-old is on oral feeds presently and will be discharged in a week's time. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rSUuS7

Les scientifiques au physique agréable suscitent davantage d'intérêt pour leurs travaux mais sont le plus souvent vus comme moins crédibles que leurs homologues physiquement ordinaires, selon une étude publiée lundi. AFP from Canoe.ca - Techno - Sciences http://ift.tt/2qe0Yus

La reproduction dans l'espace pourrait être un jour possible selon des scientifiques japonais qui ont fait concevoir des souriceaux en bonne santé à partir de sperme congelé et stocké dans la Station spatiale internationale (ISS) pendant neuf mois. AFP from Canoe.ca - Techno - Sciences http://ift.tt/2qTzgV8

Le Gran Hotel Manzana, premier véritable hôtel de grand luxe à Cuba, a ouvert ses portes lundi à La Havane sous la bannière du groupe suisse Kempinski Hotels. AFP from Canoe.ca - Voyages http://ift.tt/2rMGF8J

Les experts de Lonely Planet ont élu Zagreb (Croatie) meilleure destination européenne pour 2017, dans une liste visant à mettre en valeur les endroits émergents qui devraient devenir en vogue dans un proche avenir. RelaxNews from Canoe.ca - Voyages http://ift.tt/2rPMtgQ

Amid reports of large-scale layoffs by IT companies in India, minister Ravi Shankar Prasad talks of job creation by the sector and start-ups. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rdso82

Ladybugs need to have elasticity and flexibility to carry out this wing-folding process. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rwUCKt

Follow these simple tips and precaution to keep sickness at bay this monsoon. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qRSwCl

The Forum for Information Technology Employees (FITE) is on course to seek registration as the first union for IT employees, says its vice-president Vasumathi. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rcSKqq

A team successfully performed a penis transplant on a 40 year old male. He had lost his penis 17 years ago due to complications after a traditional circumcision. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qQxKVL

NASA aims at studying the seven worlds using James Webb Space Telescope, which is scheduled to be launched in October 2018. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qRrc7f

The Paytm Payments Bank has set a target to open 31 branches and 3,000 customer service points in its first year of operations and aims to attract 500 million users in three years. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rNJl5d

Titan is the only celestial body present in the solar system which has rivers filled with liquid methane. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rLbA4p

Plans are being finalised to make a last-ditch attempt to save vaquita porpoise as only 30 of these distinctive cetaceans are left in the Gulf of California. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2r97uGX

The remnant has an apparent diameter of approximately three degrees, an estimated distance of approximately 3,000 light-years, and an age of approximately 40,000 years. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rKaUfN

Often found in vegetables, fruits, grains and legumes, dietary fibres are known to keep the digestive system healthy and also prevents heart diseases, diabetes and weight gain. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rKd66F

The 7th Central Pay Commission's recommendations on allowances were analysed by the Ashok Lavasa panel that submitted its report last month. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2q26t3t

The satellite which will cost both the countries a sum of over 1.5 billion dollars, will help the scientists study the changes in our climate and environment. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qb2OeX

A first-of-its-kind ambulance taxi service created by the Vodafone Foundation to save the lives of high-risk pregnant women in two Tanzanian districts the size of Belgium, reduced maternal mortality rates by 27% in its first year. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qGm9bi

The new bacteria is named Solibacillus kalamii. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2pYczBO

In a statement, industry body Assocham says apart from GST, other achievements of the Modi government in three years include push towards digitalisation and financial inclusion. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qDk7sf

World Whisky Day is celebrated on May 20, encouraging people to enjoy the drink responsibly. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2q6VlgG

Reactions have come from industry groups and industrialists to the finalisation of tax rates by the GST Council. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rCABj4

Tabby's Star was discovered in September 2015 by Yale University's Tabetha Boyajian and her colleagues. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rC5jIR

Here are some tips and advices by Dr Jagdish Chaturvedi, based out of Bangalore, to help you deal with issues like pollen allergy, sinus, asthma and other nasal allergies. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qEo7Jz

The Goods and Services Tax will have rates of 5, 12, 18 and 28 percent for services such as telecoms, insurance and restaurants, and experts feel the four rate bands could complicate compliance and give more power to tax authorities. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qAWkJA

Animée puis soudainement apaisante, avant-gardiste tout en étant solidement ancrée dans les traditions, plus que moderne, mais fière de son histoire, la ville de Tokyo surprend avec ce qui ressemble à deux identités bien distinctes. Agence QMI from Canoe.ca - Voyages http://ift.tt/2q2Ukak

India has ranked 154th out of 194 countries, well behind neighbours like Nepal, Bangladesh and even Myanmar, when it comes to access to quality healthcare. Read to know more. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qH9V0y

Bâtir des cités flottantes en Polynésie française, c'est le pari de l'association The Seasteading Institute, qui a tenté de convaincre les Polynésiens cette semaine. AFP from Canoe.ca - Voyages http://ift.tt/2pTHzCZ

Kingsnakes as well as rat snakes are believed to be closely related to this new-found species. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2r0tJ1R

Spacecrafts present high above the planet's surface, like NASA's Van Allen Probes, which assess ions and electrons present in near-Earth environment, can witness this VLF bubble. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2q0C0ib

Juno's principal goal is to understand the origin and evolution of Jupiter. The spacecraft will map Jupiter's intense magnetic field and measure the amount of water and ammonia in the deep atmosphere. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2q3b9B7

On the second day of the GST Council meeting headed by finance minister Arun Jaitley, it was decided to exempt education and healthcare from taxes. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qEcC2I

The GST Council finalised the tax rates of 1,211 items on Thursday, May 18 in four tax slabs — 5, 12, 18 and 28 percent and the cars attract the highest tax rate of 28%. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rydZiJ

Apple is working on releasing smart bands for Apple Watch to enable non-invasive blood glucose monitoring for diabetics. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2pZEKfB

#YellowSunday, a Congolese–led initiative, is hoping to raise funds to enable 1,000 women living in conflict and post-conflict zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to train as nurses. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rjhnBz

The Cold Spot is situated around three billion light years away from Earth, which is comparatively a close proximity in contrast to other celestial features. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rigrNS

In tune with the stock markets shedding gains on Wednesday, some of the world's richest people such as Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates reportedly lost big bucks. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qvZIFZ

At the 14th meeting, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council finalised tax rates for most of the goods and services at the Srinagar meeting. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rushAV

India's civil aviation regulator releases domestic air traffic data for April 2017 and there are some surprises. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qA4tfH

In newspaper advertisements, the income tax department "revealed" names of five defaulting companies that owe more than Rs 10 crore. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qUKOua

The number of jobless people, who are not in work but seeking and available to work, fell by 53,000 to 1.54 million in the first quarter this year. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2pNCLz2

Voici les rabais les plus intéressants de la semaine sur les vols en partance de Montréal et de Québec. Yulair from Canoe.ca - Voyages http://ift.tt/2pVSmbJ

L'interdiction des ordinateurs et des appareils électroniques en cabine, sur les vols à destination des États-Unis, sera «probablement» étendue non seulement à l'Europe, mais également à d'autres régions du monde. AFP from Canoe.ca - Voyages http://ift.tt/2qsC9hx

These 3D-printed ovaries are created using gelatin – a biological hydrogel made from broken-down collagen that is safe to use in humans. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2pU52jf

The rally in the NSE Nifty started well before the elections and actually peaked out in March 2015 after Arun Jaitley announced his maiden budget. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2rqAU0n

Researchers have warned that an uninhabited island in the South Pacific, one of the worlds most remote places, is one of the worst affected by pollution from plastic debris.  from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rq53Nj

A total of 866 light flashes were observed between DSCOVR's launch in June 2015 and August 2016. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2pVDMAb

Montréal a officiellement 375 ans! Il est temps de (re)découvrir certains de ses classiques. Ulysse from Canoe.ca - Voyages http://ift.tt/2qPxVBl

Les compagnies aériennes auront l'interdiction de débarquer des passagers en cas de surréservation, selon un projet de loi déposé mardi par le gouvernement canadien. AFP from Canoe.ca - Voyages http://ift.tt/2qOCXy4

La Thaïlande a fermé mardi l'accès à plusieurs de ses îles, visitées chaque année par des milliers de touristes, afin de permettre à leurs récifs coralliens, mis à mal par la surfréquentation de plongeurs amateurs, de se régénérer. AFP from Canoe.ca - Voyages http://ift.tt/2qnUNab

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children belonging to the age group of 12 to 18 should consume less than 100 milligrams of caffeine per day. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rmjjFR

The income tax department will update Operation Clean Money with details of raids conducted and rate tax defaulters. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qnS5BA

While April 2017 was the second-warmest, April 2016 was the hottest as it was 1.06 degrees Celsius warmer than the April mean temperature of 137 years. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2rlOdyi

This mission marks the beginning of 150th month since Opportunity rover's landing in Mars' Meridiani Planum region in 2004. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2qnqNeH

Railway minister Suresh Prabhu was speaking at a conference on "Data Analytics for Indian Railways" in New Delhi on Tuesday. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qn4d5K

Vous hésitez à utiliser Airbnb? Voici ce qu'il vous faut savoir avant de faire votre première réservation. Agence QMI from Canoe.ca - Voyages http://ift.tt/2rky3Fl

On la brasse. On la boit. On la cuisine. On la vénère. On va même jusqu'à s'y faire tremper dans un spa. La bière est partout à Prague, véritable Mecque internationale de la bière. Agence QMI from Canoe.ca - Voyages http://ift.tt/2qkAD0O

Lobbyists are making an aggressive case that cutting the tax rate on offshore profits to 10 percent from 35 percent is not enough. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2pNCyI6

Total retail sales of consumer goods stood at $395.4 billion, Xinhua news agency cited the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) as saying. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2pCEMxO

The survey was conducted amongst economists belonging to the industry, banking and financial services sector. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2pOGlnu

In April, India's exports zoomed 20 percent while higher gold and crude oil purchases spiked imports by 49 percent; trade deficit ballooned to $13.24 billion. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qjYlcW

Made using reinforced carbon fibre polymer, KalamSat weighs exactly 64 grams, which is lesser than a smartphone's weight. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2riLF4q

The pace of these galaxies is way too swift for them to unite and form a single galaxy, but as the separation between them is small, around 20,000 light-years. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2ridOsv

In April, mutual fund managers preferred private banks, automobile makers, PSUs over IT companies such as Tech Mahindra, Wipro, TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech and Lupin. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qiIjR3

Titan is the only celestial body apart from Earth which is known to harbour liquid water on its surface. Titan also experiences changes in seasons. from IBTimes.co.in : Science http://ift.tt/2pBjJeW

WannaCry ransomware locked up critical data across the world, demanding bitcoins as ransom for its release, prompting RBI to act on bank ATMs. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qizx5N

Speaking to International Business Times, India edition, Head Hunters CMD Kris Lakshmikanth says re-training of IT employees has its limitations. from IBTimes.co.in : Economy http://ift.tt/2qgKBjd