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List of recipients of Kalaimamani awards released

List of recipients of Kalaimamani awards releasedThe names of seventy artistes who will revive Kalaimamani awards presented by the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nadaga Mandram were announced on Tuesday. These people have been selected for their contribution in the field of art and literature in 2008.

B.C.'s child welfare system facing economic crisis

B.C.'s child welfare system facing economic crisisRecent analysis showed various problems circling B.C.'s child welfare system. The report claims that although the cost of caring for such children is touching skies but still some children are not getting the care they really need.   

The cost of caring for children in foster and group homes is increasing beyond the ministry's ability to pay, according to the Ministry of Children and Family Development report.

The report says: "An examination of children in care . . . revealed a system in crisis and in need of innovation."

40% increase in weight loss surgery

40% increase in weight loss surgeryRecent survey revealed that number of people getting weight loss surgery has increased by 40% from last year. Figures revealed that 2,724 cases of "bariatric surgery" including stomach stapling, gastric bypasses and sleeve gastrectomy were performed by NHS in 2007/08.  

The report by the NHS Information Centre also revealed that there has been 30% increase in overall hospital admissions for obesity from the previous year to 5,018.

Buy Grasim Industries

Buy Grasim IndustriesKarvy Stock Broking Limited has maintained ‘Buy’ rating on Grasim Industries stock to achieve a target of Rs 1440 within 1-2 days.

According to Karvy, day traders can buy the stock above Rs 1400. If the stock market remains on positive track, the next target will be above Rs 1442. The stop loss marked for the suggested stock is Rs 1375.

Diabetes increases risk of depression in pregnant women

Diabetes increases risk of depression in pregnant womenRecent study revealed that women who have diabetes during pregnancy have double risk of developing depression as compared to pregnant women without depression.  

Research team led by Katy Backes Kozhimannil of Harvard Medical School in Boston analyzed data collected from more than 11,000 pregnant women enrolled in New Jersey's Medicaid program from July 2004 to September 2006. The women were followed for six months before to one year after the women gave birth.

Mobile Number Portability Coming To India By August 2009

Mobile Number Portability Coming To India By August 2009By August this year (2009), the mobile phone users will not have to get through the bothersome routine of updating every person regarding a number change in case they want to switch their service provider.

Mr. A Raja, Union Communications and IT Minister, has announced that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has decided to launch Mobile Number Portability (MNP) in India by August 2009.

Initially, the service will be introduced in the major cities, followed by other cities by the end of this year.

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