US Suicide Rate Hits 15 Year High

SuicideWashington: According to the U.S. administration, the suicide rate for children and young adults aged 10 to 24 has increased 8% in 2004, marking the largest yearly increase in over 15 years.

A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed that the rise followed up a cumulative fall of over 28% in the suicide rate from 1990 to 2003, and was fueled by increases in suicide rates among girls between 10 to 19 and boys 15 to 19.

Fortis To Grab 48% Stake Of Malar Hospital

Fortis HealthcareNew Delhi/Chennai: The Fortis group is all set to grab 48% stake in Chennai-based Malar Hospital for about Rs 42 crore. This marks the group’s initial entry into South Indian market.

In north region, Fortis already has a network of 12 hospitals and 16 satellite and heart command centres.

U.S. Nosing About Laden’s Videotape To Get Clues

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Essar Group Seeks New Telecom Inning Via BPL Mobile

Essar GroupMumbai: Planning to provide mobile telephony services from 21 centres, Essar Group has filed for a pan-India licence under BPL Mobile, which would permit it to offer up 2G services in the state.

The group has applied for the license through shippingstop.com, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BPL Mobile. BPL Mobile presently offers GSM services in Mumbai, and has more than 1.1 million subscribers.

RGV To Shoot His Next Film ‘Dheyaya’ In November

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