Tuesday, September 22, 1998
Media hype over viagra may spawn fake desi versions
Even as the national media goes into an orgasmic frenzy over the new potency drug viagra, media observers have expressed concern that such blatant advertising of wonder drugs might spawn desi unproved versions of the American pill with impunity. Experts cautioned that unchecked advertisement and practice of magic cures with impunity in the country might cause grave health-related hazards.
Indian Rlys steams ahead of British rail
Tired travellers on India's trains should take heart. India's railway may well be more efficient than Britain's railway network. A study conducted by the Sunday Times shows that India runs its vast network more tightly, efficiently and economically than Britain's numerous privately owned railway networks.
Durga puja in flood-hit Malda sans grandeur
With seven days left for the Durga puja, preparations are at a low key in Malda town which was battered by devastating floods recently. The spirit of celebrations has all but been snuffed out from people's mind most of whom have no time or wherewithal to go for celebrations and puja marketing.
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