NEWS AT A GLANCE
Urjit Patel assumes charge as new RBI Governor
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in a press release has mentioned: Dr. Urjit R. Patel assumed charge as the twenty-fourth Governor of the Reserve Bank of India effective September 4, 2016 after serving as Deputy Governor since January 2013
Posted On :06/Sep/2016 10:53:19 AM
MSSRF identifies rice that can help fight deficiencies
The M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, or MSSRF, had a breakthrough in identifying nine nutritional landraces in rice that was from the tribal districts of Kerala and Odisha. However, bringing them into cultivable varieties.
Posted On :06/Sep/2016 10:36:57 AM
Telecom operators offer discounts
Telecom operators offer discounts to customers using mobile number portability to change to Reliance Jio.In a bid to retain customers, leading telecom players are now offering discounts to those who are trying to port their mobile.
Posted On :06/Sep/2016 10:15:40 AM
Harmful effects of constant exposure to the AC
Recently leading doctors in the country have spoken about the hazards that office air-conditioning is causing to our health and what we can do to minimize its impact.The experts say that the AC makes the sir drier, affecting at skin.
Posted On :06/Sep/2016 9:12:03 AM
AIFs are the new in thing with High Net worth Individuals
Data has shown that a growing number of high net worth investors are slowly gravitating toward more structured products like the AIF, or Alternative Investment Funds. These provide flexibility and investment opportunities.
Posted On :06/Sep/2016 9:09:31 AM
Breastfeeding beneficial to women with breast cancer, says study
A new study has found that women with breast cancer who breastfeed for more than six months have a better survival rate. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Linkoping and County Hospital in Sweden.
Posted On :06/Sep/2016 9:05:37 AM
Second phase single window counselling for MBBS and BDS from 21st September
Second phase of Counselling under single window for MBBS and BDS candidates will commence on September 21st.According to the rules of Indian Medical Council, all the medical seats should be filled up by 30th September.
Posted On :05/Sep/2016 12:09:08 PM
Prospects of rain in a few places in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
As the cyclonic format in the upper layer of the atmosphere over the Lakhdiv Islands remains, the Chennai Meteorological Centre has informed that there are prospects of rain in a few places in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Posted On :05/Sep/2016 11:51:06 AM
Special market opened in Kooyambedu on the occasion of Vinayaka Chathurthi festival
A special market has been opened in the Chennai wholesale vegetable market in Koyambedu on account of the festival of Vinayaka Chathurthi.A large crowd gathered and visited this market for purchasing the Pooja items.
Posted On :05/Sep/2016 11:48:17 AM
SBI plans to initiate its merger with its five associates by the end of October
The central board of the SBI had approved the acquisition of all the five associate banks and Bharatiya Mahila Bank and finalised the swap ratios for the merger.The State Bank of India plans to initiate its merger with its five associates.
Posted On :05/Sep/2016 11:43:01 AM
