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Govt intends to introduce more cuts in fuel prices

Govt intends to introduce more cuts in fuel prices The UPA Government has announced that it plans to trim down petrol and diesel prices further in the coming 2-3 weeks and also hinted at cutting down cooking gas prices between Rs 20-25 a cylinder.

Petroleum Minister Murli Deora did not divulge the time frame and extent of reduction in the fuel prices. "The price cut is under active consideration. In two to three weeks, a decision will be taken," Mr. Deora said.

Delhi High Court restricts GAIL officers from going on strike

Delhi High Court restricts GAIL officers from going on strikeNew Delhi: On Tuesday, the Delhi high court restricted the officers of public sector gas supplier company GAIL (India) from going on indefinite strike for increasing wages from Wednesday. In a petition, GAIL (India) submitted that the proposed strike by the officers was also against a Supreme Court order. Justice Anil Kumar restrained the executives of the company from going on strike as it would harm the fragile economy.

India's Sun Pharma gets FDA nod for four generics

India's Sun Pharma gets FDA nod for four genericsIndia-based Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has made announcement that the company along with its arm, has got first U.S. Food and Drug Administration sanction to market the generic version of a controlled substance in tablet form.

According to sources, the company is allowed to sell generic hydrocodone bitartate with acetaminophen in multiple strengths, which has a U.S. market size of $540 million for branded and generic versions.

HTC Touch HD phone launched by HTC

HTC Touch HD phone launched by HTC HTC, a leading Tiwan based mobile company has announced the introduction of its HTC Touch HD handset, which is basically an internet and entertainment focused mobile.

This newly launched sleek looking gizmo comes packed with 5 mega pixel camera that not only offers unparalleled video viewing experience but also has an auto focus capability.

The handset also features 3.5mm headphone jack for audio-out. Through this jack users can connect the mobile to any headset of their choice or other audio equipment.

Trauma are reduced by the help of Tetris

Trauma are reduced by the help of Tetris According to the UK researchers, the effects of traumatic stress can be reduced by playing the computer puzzle game Tetris. The PLoS One journal reported that volunteers were exposed to distressing images, with some given the game to play 30 minutes later.

The scientist said that players had fewer flashbacks, may be because it helped disrupt the laying down of memories. But on the other hand, a different specialist said that no study could match the intensity of a real-life traumatic experience.

210 acres allotted by AP Govt for TIFR campus

210 acres allotted by AP Govt for TIFR campus The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) has been allotted 210 acres of land on the University of Hyderabad campus, by the Andhra Pradesh Government, for setting up its second campus in the country.

TIFR is headquartered in Mumbai and is an autonomous Institute under the Department of Atomic Energy. With the aim to implement its plans for expansion of research, education and related activities with a projected investment of Rs 2500 crore over 12 years, TIFR had come up with the plan.

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