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Plethico Pharma to Take Over 20% stake in Tricon Holdings arm for $20 mn

Plethico Pharma to Take Over 20% stake in Tricon Holdings arm for $20 mn Plethico Pharma to Take Over 20% stake in Tricon Holdings arm for $20 mn

A global pharma company with a strong emphasis on herbal and neutralceutical segments, Plethico Pharmaceuticals Ltd, is all set to acquire 20% stake in the Sputnik Regional Aptika Holdings Ltd, a drug retailer in the Commonwealth of Independent States, or CIS, from Hong Kong-based Tricon Holdings Ltd for $20 million (Rs100 crore).

Wet noses of dogs improves their sniffing ability

Wet noses of dogs improves their sniffing abilityThe man's best friend usually has a wet nose and many dog lovers believe in the myth that wet nose is a sign of a healthy dog. However, it has been revealed now that the slimy surface of a canine nose is actually behind their sophisticated sense of smell.

MRI images of a dog's nasal passages were studied by Brent Craven, from Pennsylvania State University and a team, in order to find how air traveled through them. The team reports, "Damp mucus on a dog's nose 'pre-sorts' smells by blocking the passage of some odor particles more than others."

Married Moms spend more time with their children as compared to single moms

Married Moms spend more time with their children as compared to single momsA latest research has brought forward the fact that single mothers spent a lot less time with their children as compared to the married mothers.

The differences were analyzed by Sarah Kendig and Suzanne Bianchi from University of Maryland in the amount and type of time that single, cohabiting, and married mothers spend with their children.

Economists fear that terror strike will affect India's image

Economists fear that terror strike will affect India's imageThe recent unfortunate episode of terrorist attack in Mumbai has implanted fears in the minds of the economist that this will badly put affect India's image as an investment destination. This comes in times when the country was trying hard to shore up its depleting foreign exchange reserves.

Canadian research post appoints Stephen Hawking

Stephen HawkingStephen Hawking, the famous international physicist, has been appointed to the post of distinguished research chair at a quantum theory and cosmology institute founded by Research In Motion co-CEO Mike Lazaridis.

The institute issued a statement, in which it was informed that regular stays would be conducted by Hawking at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario, starting in the summer of 2009.

Experience of the New Xbox quite good

Microsoft's Xbox 360The Microsoft's Xbox 360's first impression is quite positive and the new software can be described as fresh, simple and extreme fun. Microsoft seems to have created it on the motto of "Simplicity is Gold." The features of the Xbox's new software are quit attractive, simple, easy and fun.

The Microsoft's gaming console is made almost an all purpose device via the new Xbox software, since it permits the users to stream movies from Netflix, play games, create avatars, communicate with other Xbox users and share pictures.

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