China’s ‘empty-nest families’ on rise
July 28th, 2012 - 7:11 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 28 (IANS) In China, the number of people aged above 60 and left to live on their own by their children for studies or employment is witnessing a ... Read more...
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US economy grows at modest pace
July 19th, 2012 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 19 (IANS) The US economy expanded at a "modest to moderate pace" in June and early July, but the employment situation only improved at a "tepid" pace, the ... Read more...
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Space economy will boom in China, says daily
June 18th, 2012 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 18 (IANS) The successful launch of China's first manned spacecraft indicates that the country's economic infrastructure and technology have made great progress, a Chinese daily said Monday.China was ... Read more...
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US economy grows at steady pace: Fed
April 12th, 2012 - 6:04 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 12 (IANS) The US economy continued to grow at a steady pace since February, with most manufacturers optimistic about the near-term economic outlook, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.In ... Read more...
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China may cut interest rates
February 27th, 2012 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 27 (IANS) An uncertain outlook for overseas markets could lead to a cut in Chinese interest rates, according to a report.The report was jointly released by Xiamen University, ... Read more...
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US Fed sees less certain economic outlook
October 20th, 2011 - 3:05 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 20 (IANS) The US economy continues to expand at a modest pace, but with weaker or less certain outlook, Xinhua reported Wednesday.In its latest economic performance survey, the ... Read more...
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China’s new housing rules may lead to divorce surge
May 3rd, 2010 - 1:47 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 3 (IANS) Buyers of new house in China may resort to divorce or postponing marriage in order to save money as per the new housing rules, a report in the ... Read more...
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Increasing taxes may help reduce tobacco use
January 23rd, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 23 (ANI): Raising tobacco taxes could significantly reduce tobacco use, say experts.A new American Cancer Society report has outlined 21 challenges and needs for global tobacco control, covering the wide ... Read more...
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Namakkal in Tamil Nadu to have Community Radio Station
September 17th, 2009 - 5:09 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sept 17 (ANI): A Community Radio Station will start functioning at Namakkal in Tamil Nadu.The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has permission for establishing, maintaining and operating a Community ... Read more...
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Indian origin scientist develops tool that can search best solutions for pollution control
June 16th, 2009 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 16 (ANI): A scientist of Indian origin has designed a tool that takes into consideration all feasible solutions for decreasing non-point source pollution for the amount of money available.The scientist ... Read more...
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Conservatives balking at Wall Street bailout
September 24th, 2008 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept.24 (ANI): Elected conservatives, answerable to their constituencies back home and looking at less than two months before the general election, are saying they no longer believe the Bush administration. ... Read more...
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Most adults with conditions that raise heart disease risk have high BP
December 11th, 2007 - 4:07 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 11 (ANI): A new study has revealed that most adults with conditions such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes or others that raise their risk for cardiovascular complications also have ... Read more...
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