Shares were off to a flying start on Monday, thanks to a sharp rally among consumption names in the last couple of hours. These, combined with a positive move on the rupee helped the indices end on a strong note. The Nifty closed above 10,600-mark. Recovery in prices of crude oil too failed to have [...]
November 26, 2018
Loknath Das
Business
We love walking here at NetDoctor. Whether it be a stroll round the park with friends or a weekend hike with family, it’s becoming clearer that this particular pastime is one of the best things you can do for your health. Indeed, one new study has suggested that – in addition to increasing fitness levels and [...]
November 7, 2017
Loknath Das
Health
Walk barefoot! Walking with shoes or slippers on is like our second nature. But the next time you decide to go for a stroll, make sure to take off your shoes and walk barefoot for a while. Interestingly, walking barefoot, which is also termed as ‘earthing’ or ‘grounding’ has several benefits which are not [...]
June 20, 2017
Loknath Das
Health
Residents are being encouraged to take part in Dubai Cares’ annual Walk for Education, which will take place on Friday, February 17, at Dubai Creek Park next to Al Garhoud Bridge, Gate 2. This year’s eighth edition of the event is in support of the UAE’s “Year of Giving 2017” and will allow residents and [...]
January 30, 2017
Saheli
Education
On the eve of Children’s Day, 14 November, Prince Tiwari, a 23-year-old Chartered Accountant will begin his 24,000 km walk across India, which he aims to complete in 120 days. No, he is not keen to get himself listed in any record books. The purpose of this walkathon is simple: to raise funds to build [...]
November 5, 2016
Saheli
Business
About one in ten colleges are closed but the government says most are open or partially open. On Monday the court rejected the government’s bid to stop the National Union of Teachers’ action on the grounds that it is political. NUT members will rally outside Parliament later on Tuesday. They plan to march to the [...]
March 15, 2016
Saheli
Education