A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that children conceived with assisted reproductive technology (ART) are two to four times more likely to have birth defects as compared to naturally conceived infants. The findings were applicable only in single births and not in the case of twins or multiple births.

In a significant development, Adobe and Major League Baseball announced that they have signed an agreement for Major League Baseball to power all their video content, including the live MLB TV content that is wildly popular.
 

The 39th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will start on November 22 in Goa. This festival will be organized by the Directorate of Film Festivals and the ministry of information and broadcasting in collaboration with the Goa government.

According to sources, Rekha will be the guest of honour. Initially Bollywood actor Aamir Khan was invited by the government but he couldn't accept the invitation as he was busy shooting in Panchmarhi. However Rekha has confirmed her presence as the chief guest.

Despite the current economic slump, information technology major Wipro is eyeing to further expand its business footprints in Uttarakhand.

According to the sources IT major is proposing hill state where it has build two units at Haridwar and Kotdwar which have already commenced production.

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Biotechnology major Biocon has revealed its plans to pump Rs 100 crore in the coming fiscal with the aim to increase its research and development, to keep pace with increased orders from multinational firms, as leading worldwide firms have slashed their expenditure on R &D.

While commenting on the plans, Biocon Chairperson and Managing Director, Ms Kiran Mazumdar Shaw stated, "We will be investing Rs 100 crore in 2009-10 for enhancing our research and development."

According to the sources, the conglomerate has set aside an investment of Rs 60 crore for the current year.