Govt. to go cautiously regarding FDI in retail

R P SinghThe government is going to be very cautious when it comes to allowing FDI in multi-brand retail outlets. This was said by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion Secretary R P Singh.

This is totally opposite to the kind of approach that is being followed in the defense sector.

Talking to a private news agency, PTI, Singh said, "We have left it (fixing a cap on FDI) open. Based on the response which we get from the stakeholders, we will take a view."

A5 up for local assembly

A5 up for local assemblyAs the competition in the luxury segment is entering the next lap, the third largest player in the luxury car segment is well aware of the fact that getting the local content into the product gives a competitive edge to the company.

Notably, the German luxury car manufacturer, Audi has recently announced that the company shall be starting the assembly of the Q5 model in Aurangabad and in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Further the Q5 shall be the third product after the A4 and A6 that shall be manufactured in the Indian market.

Acupuncture elevates exercise tolerance capability

Acupuncture elevates exercise tolerance capabilityThe latest development in case of fitness study explains that acupuncture can help improve exercise tolerance in patients who suffer from chronic heart failure.

According to Dr. Johannes Backs, physician and study director at the Department of Internal Medicine III (Cardiology, Angiology, and Pneumology - Medical Director: Professor Dr. Hugo Katus) of Heidelberg University Hospital who did the poll claimed that people who complain of breathing problems and high fatigue rate caused by physical exercise.

Anaesthetic contributes majorly to global warming

Anaesthetic contributes majorly to global warmingInhaled anaesthetics a basic necessity for surgery mainly in case of anaesthetic desflurane is supposedly a causative agent of global warming, claims a study.

According to reports laid by Dr. Susan M. Ryan of University of California and computer scientist Claus J. Nielsen of University of Oslo, sevoflurane, isoflurane, and desflurane were labelled as greenhouse gases.

It was further added that usage of desflurane for one hour is akin to 235 to 470 miles of driving.

Pesticides to prove fatal for pregnant ladies

Pesticides to prove fatal for pregnant ladiesPesticides come in danger for expecting moms resulting into cancer, say researchers.

According to findings it has been stated that exposure of pesticide either before or after conception shall result in increasing the risk of childhood cancer, as reported according to Scotsman.

The reports laid by Professor Andrew Watterson of Stirling University, one of the researchers at the study claimed that pesticides not only is harmful for the farmers but at the same time affects the health of the children as well.

Saliva may help diagnose cancer

Saliva may help diagnose cancerA breakthrough achieved on saliva testing helps diagnose cancer and eventually lead to curing the same.

This research performed can be employed to curb the expanding grip of cancer that aims at early screening even before symptoms show thus help save lives of many individuals.

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