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3 Indian Americans among WEF Young Leaders

NEW YORK: At least three Indian Americans representing the US and 12 Indians from India are among the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders (YGLs) for 2010.

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Comcast launches Xfinity, new brand of technology

PHILADELPHIA, PA: Comcast Corporation, one of the nations's leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services, today announced the launch of Xfinity, a new brand for its technology platform, products, and services....

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Slim richest in world, Mukesh Ambani in India

NEW YORK: Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has emerged as the richest person in the world with USD 53.5 billion in assets, while Indian industrialist Mukesh Ambani ranks fourth with USD 29 billion in the US magazine Forbes annual list of world's top billionaires. ...

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Indo-US MoU on Trade Standards & Conformance

NEW DELHI: With trade ties between India and USA set to further expand, the role of Standards & Conformance Assessment in facilitating global trade was re-emphasized by Rajiv Agarwal, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution. ...

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Suresh Kumar confirmed as Asst Commerce Secretary

NEW YORK: Indian American Suresh Kumar was confirmed by the US Senate by unanimous consent on the night of Feb 11, to serve as Assistant ...

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TLCC tips for running cars more efficiently

SACRAMENTO: February is referred to as the month of love. When driving your car around this month, remember that a little "tender loving car care" ...

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Mumbai dabbawallas on Harvard curriculum

NEW YORK: The dabbawallas of Mumbai who carry from home cooked lunches for the office goers from their houses will now be a part of the curriculum in one of the world's best B-schools, Harvard Business School (HBS). ...

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'Hire Me' video extols the correct way to hire

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL: You see them standing on street corners, waiting for you at your local home fix-it store looking for a job. Most people believe that hiring illegal workers to do any kind of work is a good thing. Sadly, that is not the case....

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Nissan introduces zero-emission car

NEW YORK: Nissan announced details for its latest offering, the Nissan Leaf, through 'The Nissan Leaf Zero-Emission Tour' that culminated Feb 11 with an appearance in New York City....

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Indian American team wins NYC BigApps competition

NEW YORK: A start-up team of Indian American software professionals that developed an iPhone application called NYC Way that provides a range of useful information for New Yorkers as well as visitors to the city, were the Grand Prize winners of the "- in the inaugural NYC BigApps competition launched by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in October last year....

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