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FWICE ready to consider the proposal of marginal hike

FWICE ready to consider the proposal of marginal hikeWith the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) strike - in effect from November 9 in Mumbai - the shooting and editing work of about 60 shows and serials of a dozen entertainment channels has come to a standstill, forcing the broadcasters to re-run old shows.

An additional demand of Rs 12.3 lakh per shift to the 35,000 workers of the Mumbai-based television industry has put the weekly advertising revenue of Rs 35-40 crore generated by the general entertainment channels under pressure.

‘Nandi Awards’ function – a grand show

‘Nandi Awards’ function – a grand showThe Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Dr YS Rajasekhar Reddy has announced that the state government plans to institute a national award in the name of Telugu film legend B N Reddy from next year.

The CM was speaking at the state government-sponsored ‘Nandi Awards’ presentation fete. The function was held on Sunday in a grand manner with much pomp and gaiety for the first time in its history - the venue, LB stadium, was packed with thousands of film enthusiasts!

Canada’s health-care spending growing faster than economy

Canada Health CareGoing by the latest figures released, Canada's health care spending is growing faster than the economy, outpacing inflation and population growth. Representing 10.7 per cent of the gross domestic product, health care spending has reached $171.9 billion or $5,170 per person, the highest share ever recorded in Canada.

When it comes to province-wise per-person spending, the figures for Alberta and Manitoba stand at $5,730 and $5,555 respectively. The provinces that spend the lowest are Quebec at $4,653 and British Columbia at $5,093.

Salaries of NHS bosses rocket amid ‘squeeze’ for frontline staff

Salaries of NHS bosses rocket amid ‘squeeze’ for frontline staffThe NHS budget has doubled in the past five years, from £45bn to £90bn, the fastest growth in its history. While some NHS workers have enjoyed a pay bonanza, it has not been spread evenly. The biggest rises have gone to doctors, with senior GPs who run their own practices enjoying rises of 58 per cent on average in the three years from 2003 - an average income of £113,614.

The NHS bosses have been accused of "double standards" for getting huge pay hikes while frontline staff took an effective cut.

Older ‘overlooked’ treatments best options for IBS

Older ‘overlooked’ treatments best options for IBSResearchers say in the British Medical Journal that guidelines on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) should be updated in light of the recent findings that older 'overlooked' treatments - using fiber, antispasmodic drugs, and peppermint oil - may end up being the best option for IBS patients.

The present line of treatment followed by doctors for treating IBS - characterized by abdominal pain and an irregular bowel habit, and affecting 5% to 20% of the population

UK taskforce opposes organ donor law change

UK taskforce opposes organ donor law changeThe Times reports claim that introduction of 'presumed consent' for the donation of vital organs is to be rejected by the UK government's Organ Donation Taskforce, thereby aiming to give the recent reform of the existing system a chance to work. The taskforce was set up in 2007 to explore ways of boosting transplants across the UK.

It is also reported that a radical change to the organ transplant laws in Britain could be started as early as 2013. If the number of lifesaving transplants has not increased by

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