News at a Glance
Rains today in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
Chennai Meteorological Centre has mentioned that there will be rains today in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry due to convection. As far as Chennai is concerned the sky will be cloudy. There will be rains in some part of the city.
Posted On :06/Sep/2016 11:13:47 AM
Tamil Nadu buses stopped at Hosur along the border
As precautionary measure buses and trucks heading to Karnataka were stopped at Hosur along the border. The Supreme Court yesterday asked Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs every day to Tamil Nadu for the next 10 days.
Posted On :06/Sep/2016 11:00:04 AM
Gold rate decreased Rs.8 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.8 per sovereign on Tuesday morning (Sep 6, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.23552.00 and a gram was Rs.2944.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3149.00.
Posted On :06/Sep/2016 10:55:12 AM
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
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