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US FDA approves first 3D printed pill
05 Aug 2015
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first prescription drug made through 3D printing in the US
Baxalta rejects drugmaker Shire’s approach
05 Aug 2015
Tea losing its traditional charm among Brits; sales down 22%
05 Aug 2015
The afternoon ‘cuppa’ hot tea has been an age-old British tradition that fuelled the rise of an empire; but this seems to be changing
US print services giant RR Donnelley to split into three
05 Aug 2015
The three companies will focus on financial communications and data services, publishing and retail print services and multichannel communications management
US print services giant RR Donnelley to split into three
05 Aug 2015
The three companies will focus on financial communications and data services, publishing and retail print services and multichannel communications management
US print services giant RR Donnelley to split into three
05 Aug 2015
The three companies will focus on financial communications and data services, publishing and retail print services and multichannel communications management
US coal miner Alpha Resources files for bankruptcy
04 Aug 2015
Even as President Barack Obama outlined the new Climate Act that is expected to hit the coal industry, Alpha Natural Resources Inc, the second-biggest coal miner in the US, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
India thwarts UK firm’s bid to patent compound of turmeric, pine bark and tea for treating hair loss
03 Aug 2015
Petrol prices down Rs2.43 per litre, diesel to cost Rs3.60 less
01 Aug 2015
The international crude oil price of Indian basket stood at $53.78 per barrel, marginally higher than the $53.17 per barrel on the previous day
Coal scam: Charges framed against Madhu Koda, 8 others
31 Jul 2015
The nine accused have been put on trial by the special court in connection with the alleged irregularities in the allocation of a coal block
Centre quietly opens multi-brand retail to foreign investment
31 Jul 2015
The investments will be allowed through the automatic route subject to the sectoral cap and up to a maximum of 49 per cent
Sweat-activated cooling apparel introduced
31 Jul 2015
Sweat-activated cooling apparel introduced
31 Jul 2015
Egypt set to open New Suez Canal on 6 August
30 Jul 2015
The enlarged canal would allow two-way traffic over much of the canal’s length
Ofcom proposes switching mobile providers easier
29 Jul 2015
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