PNB Plans To Open 200 Branches In FY10

B Plans To Open 200 Branches In FY10Chairman and Managing Director of Punjab National Bank K R Kamath announced that the banking institution was eyeing to clock a total business of Rs 5.5 lakh crore during the existing fiscal (2010-11).

In addition, Mr. Kamath said that the bank will open around 200 divisions in India during the current fiscal.

While addressing a press meet, Mr. Kamath stated that the bank's total business would be scaled up to Rs 5.5 lakh crore in the existing financial year as against Rs 4.35 lakh crore, which was registered during
2009-10.

MTNL To Provide 3G Services To JNU Students

MTNL To Provide 3G Services To JNU StudentsState-owned Mahanagar Telephone limited (MTNL) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) under which pupils can access the local area network of JNU by making use of the operator's 3G network.

MTNL has established four extra 3G towers on the JNU campus to guarantee good coverage and best quality service to the students.

The pupils will have to pay just Rs 199 in place of Rs 599 on a monthly basis in order to enjoy speedy internet browsing.

Trisha Signs Her Second Hindi Flick With Pratik Babbar

Trisha Signs Her Second Hindi Flick With Pratik BabbarSouth Indian actress Trisha has recently made her debut in the Hindi film industry opposite Akshay Kumar, starring in the film 'Khatta Meetha', which is yet to release in the movie halls.

But this well known Tamil actress has already bagged her second flick, if the reports are to be believed.

There is a hum that the actress will be seen romancing with Pratik Babbar, the talented son of Smita Patil and Raj Babbar.

Surgeons Warn Patients To Avoid Cosmetic Foot Surgery

Surgeons Warn Patients To Avoid Cosmetic Foot SurgeryMedical doctors have cautioned that cosmetic surgical treatment to the feet should never be done, as one could end up with scarring and nerve damage.

The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society asked patients to stay away from "foot facelifts" that comprise narrowing the foot to better fit high heels, reducing the second toe so it's not longer than the big toe and making the little toe shorter and skinnier to fit high heels.

‘Ballika Vadhu’ Avika Gor To Leave Popular Serial!

‘Ballika Vadhu’ Avika Gor To Leave Popular Serial!'Ballika Vadhu' will no longer be a child.

The well known daily soap 'Ballika Vadhu' is about to go through a 'sea' change.

In mid-July, the popular child artiste Avika Gor who has been playing the eponymous part for over two years now will go out the serial.

Yes, 'Ballika Vadhu' is experiencing a generation leap. In the middle of July, the child-bride Avika Gor will grow up by 5 years.

The girl selected to replace Avika Gor is Pratyusha Banerjee from Jamshedpur who has never on screen before.

Lower BP May Be Harmful For CKD Patients

Lower BP May Be Harmful For CKD PatientsAccording to a health specialist, lower blood pressure level could be harmful for people suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Recent guidelines by The National Kidney Foundation Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (NKF KDOQI) require lower target blood pressure levels in CKD sufferers.

But without high-quality scientific proof, there's a chance this recommendation could do more harm than good, according to Julia B. Lewis, MD (Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN), who performed a critical review of the research evidence.

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