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Punjab to pay paddy bonus to farmers by online banking system

Chandigarh, Nov 14 : The Punjab Government has chalked out a comprehensive programme to credit over Rs 650 crore paddy bonus to more than 10 million farmers directly in their accounts by online banking system.

Astrophysicist says science points to God's existence

Paddy Power may be about to lose his money, if a distinguished astrophysicist has his way. Peter Brand (pictured), Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics at the Institute of Astronomy at Edinburgh University, says the presence of God can be uncovered through scientific process. He'll be defending that claim in this year's Archbishop Robinson Lecture, which is organised by the Armagh Observatory. His lecture is titled "God and the Universe" and will be delivered on Thursday, 20th November at 8.00 p.m. in the Fisher Suite of the Armagh City Hotel. Peter Brand is also an ordained elder of the Church of Scotland. I'm hoping to have Professor Brand as one of my guests on Sunday Sequence this weekend.

Bookies slash odds on God's existence

Punters have placed bets worth £5,000 on the Almighty's existence with Paddy Power since it offered the bet two months ago, reports the Daily Telegraph.

Punjab warns banks against minimum deposit from farmers

The Punjab government Monday asked banks to open zero-balance accounts of farmers to facilitate payment of paddy bonus to them.

Profile: Santosh Padhi - A 'heart'ful of art

Talking to him, you can’t help but notice how his eyes escape your constant gaze. His soft spoken, shy demeanour comes as a surprise. If you didn’t know him better, you’d never guess that this man, Santosh Padhi, 34, better known as Paddy, is in fact the outgoing executive creative director and national head of art at Leo Burnett, one of the finest creative agencies in the country. But when he shoots you a quick look, his eyes speak for him of his passion and unbridled enthusiasm for his work.

Banks asked to open zero balance accounts

CHANDIGARH: Punjab’s Food and Civil Supplies Minister Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon has taken a serious note of reports that some commercial banks have been demanding deposits ranging from Rs.2,500 to 5,000 from farmers to open accounts for crediting cheques of bonus on sale of paddy issued by the Government.

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