Forex reserves fall $643 mn
The country’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $643.3 million for the week ended August 8 to $319.35 billion, shows Reserve Bank of India data released on Friday. Foreign currency assets fell by $646.7 million to $292.05 billion.Gold reserves remained unchanged during the week at $21.17... read more »
Delivery, infrastructure key for Jan Dhan Yojana success
The success of the Jan Dhan Yojana announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi would depend on how fast financial service providers improve their delivery, financial sector executives said. The scheme aims to help the poor open bank accounts with a debit card and an accident insurance of Rs 1... read more »
India win gold, silver in World Team Billiards
It was a win-win situation for India on the occasion of Independence Day as the Pankaj Advani-led India B secured a gold while India A bagged a silver in the inaugural World Billiards Team Championship in Glasgow. The winning team comprising Advani, Rupesh Shah, Devendra Joshi and Ashok Shandilya... read more »
Injured Watson out of Zimbabwe tour
Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has been withdrawn from the cricket tour of Zimbabwe due to a sprained ankle after stepping on a ball during training in Brisbane Saturday. The National Selection Panel (NSP) has selected South Australian batsman Phil Hughes to replace Watson in the 14-man squad... read more »
Ayurvedic tips to keep skin problems away!
Avoid spicy and oily food: To keep your skin healthy in the monsoon season, avoid spicy, oily and sour foods. The high humidity levels cause the digestive system to weaken and heavy food... read more »
9 foods every man should eat
While many men are less conscious about what they eat, experts say that at times, eating healthy can mean different things for men and women because both sexes have their own set of dietary... read more »
Bipasha Basu, Chitrangada Singh Add Filmy Glamour to Couture Week Finale
A live performance by singer Kamaal Khan on popular Bollywood tracks, decor reflecting the golden period and actresses Bipasha Basu and Chitrangada Singh walking the ramp in true diva... read more »
Ramazan special—the best places to break bread
During the month of Ramazan, go on a culinary journey by binging on some rich and indulgent fare catering specifically to those who’re breaking bread. Even if you haven’t fasted... read more »
Civil Services Aptitude Test rollback?
Last week, students led by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parsihad (ABVP) protested against the pattern of the civil services preliminary test, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission... read more »
