Obese mums putting babies' health at risk

Obese mums putting babies' health at riskIn a recent study conducted by a gynecologist, it has been found that the health of the babies of obese mothers is at a risk and such women are more likely to have miscarriages or give birth to malformed babies.

It has been found that almost 50 per cent of overweight mothers give birth through caesarean section, in many cases weeks before the child is due to be born.

The statistics say that twenty five per cent of the babies born to obese women have a weight more than 4kg and this, along with the weight of their mother, can lead to problems during birth.

Citi sells part of its mortgage portfolio to Religare

Citi sells part of its mortgage portfolio to ReligareFinancial services firm Religare Enterprises has announced that it plans to get hold of Citigroup India's home loan portfolio at just Rs. 500 crore, i. e. five per cent of Citi's total mortgage book. The Citi group has also agreed on this fact and soon there will be a buyout deal between these two firms.

Mahindra FirstChoice expands footprint in Delhi

Mahindra FirstChoice expands footprint in DelhiUnder a recent move to expand its presence in the heart of the nation, New Delhi, Mahindra FirstChoice has inaugurated its new authorized dealership in Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi.

Named as JKM Auto, located in the B-Block region of Lajpat Nagar IV, the dealership is spread across an area of 1,800 sq. ft with an additional parking area of approximately 2,500 sq ft providing convenience to the consumers. Notably, Mahindra FirstChoice is the India's largest multi-brand pre-owned car company.

“Healthex 2010” covers various healthcare issues

Pratap-C-Reddy-CII-National-Health-CouncilPratap C Reddy, the CII National Health Council chairman at the "Healthex 2010" show his concern for increasing the doctor-patient ratio and at the same time he also provide a  solution to this problem by offering a proposal of increasing the number of hospitals across the country.

He put stress on the need of world class medical institutions in India. He told that we need more hospitals like India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in other parts of the country.

BP: oil well withstanding pressure

Kent-WellsThe BP vice-president Kent Wells expressed that the mounting pressure is pushing the group further and with more poise. Experiments further could be stretched beyond Saturday.

The new cap has directed to end the gush of oil for the very first time from 20th April explosion since then it has already killed 11 people.

The leak has been portrayed as the most terrible environmental tragedy in the US.

Demand for Figo vrooming in India

Ford-FigoFord's prime executive of Asia expressed on Friday that Ford Motor Co. vended more machines in India in the previous six months than in the preceding year 2009.

Ford's group vice president for Asia Pacific and Africa operations, Joe Hinrichs expressed that the auto maker's sales burst in Asia which is the third biggest market was mainly a result of sturdy demand for its latest sensation Figo the compact car.

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