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WEF 2014: Swiss banks devise new 'cash' strategies to lure rich clients

Created: January 23, 2014

The 44th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting at Davos, Switzerland from January 22 to 25, 2014. The event sets the key priorities and challenges for the world to tackle in 2014. Theme: ‘The Reshaping of the World: Consequences for ..

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‘Sahayog – Kaijin 2014’: India and Japan joint Coast Guard exercise

Created: January 17, 2014

The 13th edition of joint exercise by the Indian Coast Guard and its Japanese counterpart held approximately at 20 nautical miles off Kochi. The bilateral exercise titled ‘Sahayog-Kaijin 2014’ was successfully conducted by both the countries.  Highlights:  Japan Coast Guard ..

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RBI inks a pact with Bank of Japan for raising BSA to $ 50 billion

Created: January 15, 2014

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Bank of Japan (BOJ) signed an agreement to enhance the maximum amount of the Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) between the two countries to $50 billion. The agreement signed by RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan ..

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India joined 'Cryo Club' with successful launch of GSLV-D5; 6th spacefarer to develop a cryogenic engine

Created: January 11, 2014

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its heavy-duty rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-D5 (GSLV-D5) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh and placed communication satellite GSAT-14 into orbit.  GSAT-14 is India’s 23rd geostationary satellites built by ISRO. It has a life ..

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Survey by Trend Micro: Bitcoin malware, India among top targets

Created: January 1, 2014

As per a survey conducted by the IT security firm Trend Micro, Bitcoin mining malware is infecting millions of computers globally and extending the threat of cyber security risks for users of the cyber currency. Thousands of computers, including in ..

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Michiaki Takahasi: Developer of chickenpox vaccine passed away

Created: December 27, 2013

Dr. Michiaki Takahashi (85),  a Japanese virologist, who developed a vaccine for the chicken pox virus passed away. Dr. Takahashi developed his vaccine by growing live but weakened versions of the virus in animal and human cells. The disease was not sourced ..

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