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RPG Publications launched its feature and current affairs weekly magazine, Open, on April 2, 2009. Priced at Rs 30, higher than India Today or Outlook, Open will hit the newsstands in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Jaipur & Kochi, every friday. Editor Sandipan Deb said, “I don’t ...2 Comments

According to Tea Board of India, the tea production in the country could drop by up to 50 per cent. That is around 45 million kilograms less tea this year due to drought since the beginning of 2009 in the northeastern part of the country. 0 Comments

With Russia being seen as a market with great potential for growth, Kerala Tourism has made its inaugural entry at the Moscow International Travel and Tourism (MITT) exhibition. 0 Comments

Symbyax, a drug for treatment-resistant bipolar 1 depression got FDA clearance today. Symbyax is the first-ever drug to get official clearance for treatment-resistant bipolar 1 depression. Symbyax, made by ELi Lilly, is a combination of olanzapine and fluoxetine HCl capsules. 0 Comments

A Wall Street Journal senior editor was accused of writing three articles which allegedly insulted the city-state's judiciary. She been fined 10,000 Singapore dollars (6,660 US) for contempt of court on the same issue. 0 Comments

Business Standard today informed its Bombay news desk staff that the production work currently done at the Bombay desk will be shifted to Delhi. The staff at the Bombay desk have been asked to move to the Delhi office, said sources. AK Bhattacharya, managing editor at Business Standard and Shyamal Majumdar, Resident Editor conveyed the decision at a meeting today. The desk staff have been asked to give their suggestions, but it seems the decision is final. The news desk has around 7 staffers. 0 Comments

Smoking cessation clinics will be launched in India by 2010 by Pfizer India in partnerships with private sector hospitals and clinics. The company aims at a number of 600 clinics across 17 cities in India by 2010. Anjan Sen, Pfizer India director (pharmaceutical marketing) stated, “We have already tied up with ...0 Comments

Dubai has launched a global campaign, to promote its tourism facilities internationally. Initiated by Emirates airline and Group in partnership with the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), Dubai hoteliers and Destination Management Companies (DMCs) the campaign is estimated to be costing around AED 50 million, including flights, accommodation, meals and tours. 0 Comments

IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. (ITGI),  has launched On-Road Protector, an add-on to its Auto Protector Policy. The insurance company will come to your aid whenever you have been stranded on the road because of any trouble with your car. Generally, insurance companies only cover cost of repairs and third party ...0 Comments

American fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar will be available in the Indian market very soon. The magazine is currently available in 28 countries and gives its readers insights into fashion, lifestyle and offers fashion photo shoots and interviews of famous fashion designers. 0 Comments