INFOTECH
The BRAIN Act
Zoe Lofgren, Congresswoman from the Silicon Valley, has a formula that she thinks can help the hi-tech industry.

NEWS
Alleged gurdwara killer pleads not guilty
Judge sets bail at $ 2.5 m bail for Joga Singh Sandher.

STOCK MARKET
Infosys, Satyam Infoway register
26 5 per cent gains
Inspite of a weak Nasdaq closing, both companies registered phenomenal gains for the second day in a row.

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