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BSE closes points 27.67 up on Dec 31

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 27.67 points up to stand at 21,170.68. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 12.90 points up to stand at 6,304.00. Future Retail and Gitanjali Gems were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 7.10% and 6.03% along with Apollo Tyres and CRISIL with an increase of 5.77% and 5.52% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Prestige Estates and Muthoot Finance Ltd. with a decrease of 3.15% and 2.70% along with RAMCOCEM and Dena Bank with a decrease of 2.06% and 2.02% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 6.51 points at 12,258.83 while the banking sector is up 15.81 points 13,001.94 and the realty sector is up 2.46 points at 1,433.41. The Indian currency is up 0.18% at Rs 61.80 per dollar. Dec 31, 2013
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Colorado's New Year High: Marijuana Conflict Still Exists

The first batch of licenses were given out to owners of cannabis dispensaries in Denver. Earlier in 2012, Colorado had voted for a new law that allowed the production and sale of medical marijuana for recreational use. In the first round, 42 licenses have been issued. Dec 28, 2013
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‘Mahabharat’ Review Roundup: Save Time and Wait for Telecast

The animated 3D film "Mahabharat", which released on 27 December, has failed to impress critics. The mythological film has voiceovers from stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Anil Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Ajay Devgn, Anupam Kher and Manoj Bajpayee. Dec 27, 2013
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Anand Sharma wants multinationals to follow TESCO's lead

New Delhi, Dec 19 (ANI): Trade minister Anand Sharma on Thursday said that he expects other multinational organizations to follow TESCO when it comes to investing in India. The UK-based retail major TESCO will get into a strategic alliance with Tata's Trent to open multi-brand retailing in the country. For the project, they have invested $110 million. Taking a note of different strategies that companies may adopt, Sharma said that it is the prerogative of the companies to initiate and firing up their business plans. When raised a query on what will be the Cabinet's stand on the FDI in the pharma sector, Sharma said that the government's stand is firm on the issue. Earlier in 2002, the government had allowed 100 per cent investment. Dec 19, 2013