Special
Special
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Are there benefits to intermittent fasting?
Are the people who choose to not eat for more than 12 hours a day annoying, or are they actually on to a path to better abs?
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Ten interesting things we read this week
Some of the most fascinating topics covered this week are: Technology (Top 10 emerging technologies), Philosophy (There's a reason for need to study Philosophy), Genetics ("Designer" children will be a reality soon), Environment (Coal industry was aware of threat of climate change) and Sports (Why Gulf states are betting on sport).
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As growth has slowed, so has inflation
Unlike the inflation fall in 2014, which was largely on account of softening energy prices, the latest fall has economists asking the question, 'Has inflation targeting gone too far?'
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Disinvestment target, a distant dream
Slowing economy isn't helping government; experts say possibility of sale of stake in PSUs the only silver lining
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Modern Black Friday workforce: Postal clerk, influencer, robot
Today's retail industry is powered by a variety of staff employees, gig workers and artificial intelligence, reflecting a change in what shoppers want—lower prices and more convenience
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When is a star not always a star? When it's an online review
Reviews can be easy to manipulate, and the operators of sites with the most reviews are not always motivated to crack down on fake ones planted to promote products. That leaves many consumers wondering what to believe
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Infographic: RIL's key milestones as it hits Rs10 lakh crore market cap
A look at how the Mukesh Ambani-led company grew its market value over two years
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Christmas shopping: The worst tech gifts we give (and how to do better)
Consider this a guide to steering away from presents that end up in landfills and toward buying what may bring your loved ones joy
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Trump signs Hong Kong democracy legislation, angering China
China's Foreign Ministry was furious, saying the bill "seriously interfered with Hong Kong affairs, seriously interfered with China's internal affairs, and seriously violated international law and basic norms of international relations."
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Trade truce between the US and France expires
President Donald Trump gave no indication this week whether he planned to return to his threats from July to impose new tariffs on imported wine and other French products as a result, after which the countries agreed to a 90-day truce