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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.

Stake to be hiked by Suzuki in Indian bike JV

Stake to be hiked by Suzuki in Indian bike JVThe plans to increase the stake in the Indian two wheeler venture by Suzuki Motorcycle India were reveled recently by the Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan which owns 74% in its Indian two wheeler venture Suzuki Motorcycle India. As of now, the remaining % equity is owned by Mr Satya Sheel and family.

It was informed by Mr Katsumi Takat, joint MD of SMIPL at the launch of the company's first super premium motorcycle brands Hayabusa and Intruder M 1800 R that discussions are on to raise their stake.

GDP sees a growth slip to 7.6%

Indian EconomyIn the Q-2 of 2008-09, Indian economy grew at 7.60 per cent, as compared to 7.9 per cent in the previous quarter. In the year ago period, the services sector growth was at 9.6 per cent.

A 2.7% growth was recorded in the farm sector during Q2 of 2008-09. Manufacturing growth stood at 5%; as compared to 9.2%on a year-on-year basis.

For the Q2, the construction growth came in at .7 per cent from 11.8 per cent a year ago.

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