Archive for August, 2009
Scarcity virus hits lifesaving masks in Ahmedabad
The price of surgical masks that offer a measure of protection against the H1N1 virus doubled, just hours after Ahmedabad reported the first death caused by the swine flu in the state.
Pharmacists in the city say that panic-driven demand has outstripped supply, dismaying people who are willing to pay almost three times the normal [...]
Swine Flu Symptoms
According to the CDC, like seasonal flu, symptoms of swine flu infections can include:
· fever, which is usually high, but unlike seasonal flu, is sometimes absent
· cough
· runny nose or stuffy nose
· sore throat
· body aches
· headache
· chills
· fatigue or tiredness, which can be extreme
· diarrhea and [...]
Cadila Pharma plans swine flu vaccine by November
Cadila Pharmaceutical Limited, an Ahmedabad-based unlisted pharma major, hopes to be the first to launch the vaccine for swine flu virus
H1N1 by November this year!
CPL had set up a joint venture (JV) on July 9 with the US-based vaccine maker Novavax for manufacturing of vaccines, including one for swine flu. The JV company [...]
BRTS in Ahmedabad
Bus Rapid Transit System or BRTS is a bus based high quality, high capacity rapid transit system that delivers fast, comfortable and cost effective urban mobility. In a BRT system, vehicles travel in exclusive lanes, thus avoiding congestion. There is provision of segregated right-of-way infrastructure, rapid and frequent bus operations, easy boarding and alighting facilities [...]
Shocolatery, Ahmedabad
Shocolatery is one of the best bakery café in Ahmedabad. Variety of bakery products and savoury stuff like pastas, Baguettes, sandwiches, pizzas, mocktails hmmmm are just too good to resist. It has the best of the confectioneries when it comes to being delicious, attractive and FAT RICH!! They do have options of low calorie food.
Address
Pushpak [...]
Cafe Piano At TGB, Ahmedabad
‘Café Piano’ at TGB is round the clock coffee shop run by TGB group. Decorated on piano theme is located in the centre of the hotel with nice comfortable seating and a wide menu to munch from. Café Piano is open 24 hours.
Feast on Cafe Piano’s Saturday lunch buffet with a scrumptious range of [...]