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Labour Party leader says UK finance sector will be ‘servant of industry’ under Labour government

Loknath Das

Britain’s financial sector will be “the servant of industry not the masters of us all” if the opposition Labour Party gets into power, its leader Jeremy Corbyn will say on Tuesday, accusing bankers of taking the economy hostage. Corbyn, a socialist who has won over many voters with his promises to re-nationalize services and increase public spending, has long targeted London’s lucrative financial sector, saying politicians have been in thrall of money makers for too long. In a speech to a manufacturers’ conference, Corbyn will renew his pledge to re-balance Britain’s…

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UP board exams: students will now write under CCTVs

Loknath Das

Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Rajive Kumar said the move is aimed to ensure copying-free board exams to be held across state. Photo: Hindustan Times Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday issued directions to install CCTV cameras in all board examination centres by December to check copying. Chief secretary Rajive Kumar said the move is aimed to ensure copying-free board exams to be held across the state. He said to bring improvement in the quality of education in the schools, a better work plan should be made in…

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Higher education ‘under siege’ in Venezuela

Loknath Das

Mass protests and repressive government responses are proving disastrous for higher education in Venezuela Academics and students are warning of a major crisis in Venezuelan higher education as the country slips deeper into political chaos. Problems of inadequate funding, low salaries and limited access to journals are fuelling a brain drain of scholars right across Latin America, according to recent reports. But sector leaders say that, at a time of constant public protest against the government of President Nicolás Maduro, and even helicopter attacks on government buildings, the situation in Venezuela…

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No Man’s Sky is now under investigation for false advertising

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The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority announced it’s investigating the way No Man’s Sky has been advertised on Steam. Regulators from the ASA have examined the game’s Steam page and, based on the information presented there, compiled a list of ways that No Man’s Sky gameplay deviates from what the company’s advertising copy promises. Rock Paper Shotgun has details on the investigation, as well as the initial findings by the ASA. Discrepancies between the advertised game and the actual title include: Videos: User interface design Ship flying behavior (in formation; with…

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Features not available in all mobile under 10000

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Mobiles phone companies are trying to bring out phones under 10000 with a as many features as possible. But there are certain features that are not going to be available in all the mobiles phones of this range any time soon. Here are 3 such features: #1 – 2K screen:             Mobile phones are now coming out with 2K screens but this is something that won’t be seen in all mobiles under 10000 in the near future. 2K screens are a luxury and are only available in certain high-end devices.…

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Top 5 Best selling Spin Bikes under $1000

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Spins bikes are one of the most common forms of an indoor workout routine. It helps to provide you with a low impact but a high intensity workout regime to improve your cardiovascular fitness and also improve your muscular strength and endurance. You will find a number of different models and manufacturers of spin bike. But before you go out and buy one for yourself, you need to have a careful look at your requirements as well as the features you want. If you have a budget of $1000, then…

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Over 73k applications for 23K nursery seats under EWS category

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The Directorate of Education has received over 73,000 applications against about 23,000 seats for nursery admissions under the EWS category, draws for which will be conducted on Monday. The DoE has also issued guidelines to schools regarding the computerised draw which has been centralised for the first time. “The total number of online applications received is 73059 and total number of seats is 28193. Hence, every applicant can’t be selected in draw of lots,” a DoE official said. “The draw for admissions will be conducted tomorrow and the school allotted…

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