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Biocon Net Profit Up by 15 Percent for Fiscal Year

...building global scale in our products and services businesses has delivered robust profits this fiscal year. This has enabled us to invest incrementally in our innovation led research programmes which will deliver attractive shareholder returns in the coming years," said Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, chairman and managi...

Asian Business Executives Urged to Be Eco-friendly

... from environmental change. Among the risks that businesses face is "how to factor in climatic change," Steiner said. Looking ahead, he cited the predictability of biofuels. "We are seeing rising waters, droughts and floods chasing each other and diseases," Steiner said. "It can never be too late" to tackle...

Overseeing Agency Indifferent to Workplace Safety in US

...rgue, the programs do not force less-conscientious businesses to improve their workplaces. A 2004 study by the Government Accountability Office found some promising results from such programs, but recommended against expanding them until their effectiveness could be assessed. Three of the biggest industries r...

Botox at Your Own Risk?

... is that the rush to make money may result in some businesses cutting corners." Government reports made public in 2005 had mentioned about the grave risk inherent in such botox procedures. The report had explained the risk inherent in the aesthetic fillers implanted under the skin to improve the sagging featu...

FDAs Failure Urges It to Reassess Its Policies

...system to work efficiently, countries and private businesses -- including foreign manufacturers, importers and U.S. manufacturers using imported ingredients -- might be required to provide the FDA with more information about the production, packaging and transportation of imported foods and how food is process...

New Guidelines for HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment Program in African Workplace

...ly African advisory board specifically for African businesses to aid them in developing and implementing a compr...ic. Merck is making the tool available for free to businesses as part of the Company's response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The Blueprint offers a step-by-step gu...

Anorexia Patients Sue Dallas' Presbyterian Hospital

...g on complex civil litigation. The firm represents businesses and individuals, and its many major courtroom victories have helped Rose Walker earn a national reputation for excellence....

Multinationals Exploit Groundwater Sources, and People Suffer

...source that helps sustain many of the area's small businesses and is vital to tribal people who are working to restore salmon populations.There is also a serious concern that Nestl is allowed to drill bore holes -- which are sideways holes into the spring that allows more water to come out. "The problem with th...

Rent-A Body Scam Busted

...he cappers, or recruiters, targeted employees from businesses in more than 32 states and covered by PPO insurance plans, as pre-approval from the insurance company would not be a requirement for surgery. Employees who were involved in this scheme affected more than 1,600 employers. The cappers arranged transp...

Deadly Virus Hits Popular Lake in US

...n survey, the system is worth $234 million to area businesses annually. A lot of people use Lake Winnebago, he said. Hopefully, there will be a lot of attention paid to this....

'Cocaine' Turns 'Censored' and Remains 'energy Drink'

...stributors of illegal products. Individuals and businesses that violate the Act may also be subject to criminal prosecution." In such a backdrop the company said it was changing the name. Last week , Clegg Ivey, a partner in Redux Beverages , said, "Of course, we intended for Cocaine energy drink to be ...

Nature Unleashes Terror Across America

... the north shore of the river, but the airport and businesses are still vulnerable. On the West Coast, in view of many Los Angeles residents, a blaze had covered more than 800 acres in the city's sprawling Griffith Park behind the iconic Griffith Observatory.The danger to homes south of the park eased Wednes...

Public Places in England Go Smoke Free

...t in the act faces a fine of up to 200 pounds, and businesses that do not uphold the law face fines of up to 2,500 pounds. Even if certain industries, such as shisha bars and bingo halls, expect to suffer from the new regulations, pubs around the country are looking forward to the ban, a spokesman for the Bri...

Shisha Owners Mobilise Against July 1 Smoking Ban in England

... origin. He said the disappearance of the shisha businesses -- where no alcohol is served in general -- will h...n of Edgware Road in London -- home to many shisha businesses -- has launched a "save the shisha campaign" which has attracted 500 members. A petition on the pr...

Taj Mahal is Enveloped by Pollution and a Foul Smell

...government for the current mess. In Agra, homes, businesses and factories are left without electricity for hours every day, forcing many to depend on kerosene-operated generator sets, which number 40,000, for their power needs. Glass and other factories in neighbouring towns are being persuaded to use gas i...

Storing Medical Info Under Your Skin

...ags (RFIDs) are already used by Wal-Mart and other businesses to speed up their shipping systems by sending out small signals that can be scanned more easily than bar codes. Implanting them in people "can improve the continuity and coordination of care with resulting reductions in adverse drug events and othe...

Organic Farms Provide a Clue for India's Struggling Farms

...remote areas far from markets, but from city-based businesses and activists. In New Delhi, the Navdanya outlets started by environmentalist Vandana Shiva source organic oils and lentils from small farmers. And one of the country's best known brands, FabIndia, which began four decades ago selling clothes tha...

Biggest Gay Pride Celebration in Toronto

...ssexual service and support networks, gay-friendly businesses and several faith and ethnic groups. There were brightly costumed drag queens, stilt walkers and scantily-dressed dancers. About 500,000 people from all over spent the day watching a rainbow of 150 floats and bands go by and snapping pictures. Ther...

'Hi, can You Hear Me? I'm at 30,000 Feet'

...articularly appealing to low-cost operators, whose businesses are based on generating cash from sources other than ticket sales. "We think it will be very popular with low-cost airline and the example of Ryanair taking the lead is very telling. "What those airlines are looking for is ancillary revenues so they ...

'Lights Out' as London Does Its Bit for Climate Change

...of Parliament, luxury hotels like the Ritz and key businesses have confirmed they will take part in the "Lights Out" campaign from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm (2000-2100 GMT) Thursday. The initiative, spearheaded by a local radio station and backed by Mayor Ken Livingstone, comes on the longest day of the year in Bri...

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