Exports rise 36.2% in April

Exports rise 36.2% in AprilAdding another positive factor to India's quick return to high growth, the country's exports rose a whopping 36.2 per cent in April. As suggested by official figures, Indian merchandise exports grew for the sixth consecutive month to $16.9 billion. Interestingly, before bouncing back in November last year exports had fallen for 13 straight months in a row.

Most of the Bollywood stars to attend IIFA, says Sri Lankan Minister

Most of the Bollywood stars to attend IIFA, says Sri Lankan MinisterPutting an end to all speculations around Indian film starts not attending the forthcoming International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) function, to be held in Sri Lanka this year, the Sri Lankan government has said that about 97 per cent of them have confirmed to appear in the event.

Doctors are required to put reason for every test

Doctors are required to put reason for every testDoctors prescribed various expensive tests to the patients describing no sufficient reason for the test which lead to various confusions. Observing these patterns of doctors, Union health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said that doctors are not allowed to order for expensive lab test, they will have to describe proper and justified reason for the same.

Tobacco consumption among the Indian youth is on the alarming stage

Tobacco consumption among the Indian youth is on the alarming stageAccording to figures revealed by WHO, the World Health Organization tobacco consumption among the Indian youth is on the alarming stage. They had warned over the increasing occurrence of smoking habit among youngsters, which in turn led to a spike in cases of oral cancer.

Fish can reduce the risk of brain disorders for babies in the womb

Fish can reduce the risk of brain disorders for babies in the wombExperts recommend pregnant women to consume two portions of fish in a week to reduce the risk of brain disorders for their babies in the womb. A recent study confirms that omega-3 fatty acid, also known as docosahexaenoic acid, found in fish, is essential for the brain to function properly.

Max India Q4 loss at Rs 2.3 crore

Max India Q4 loss at Rs 2.3 croreMax India has announced its fourth quarter financial results for the fiscal year 2009-10 and it has informed that in this quarter it has incurred a loss. The company has posted a net loss of Rs 2.3 crore for the quarter that ended in 31st March, 2010. The net loss of the firm was reported to be Rs 6.7 crore for the fourth quarter last year. However, it has managed to minimize the net loss figure in this quarter.

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