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Gold edges higher as geopolitical and economic concerns linger

March 17 (Reuters) – Gold firmed on Monday after touching a historic milestone last week, as geopolitical tensions, jitters about tariffs escalating trade frictions, and increased hopes of interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve continued to fuel safe haven demand. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,986.53 an ounce, as of 0307 GMT. Bullion rose above the $3,000/oz milestone to notch a record high at $3,004.86 on Friday. U.S. gold futures eased 0.2% to $2,994.60. “The recent rally in gold has been driven by stagflationary fears,” said Kelvin Wong, senior market analyst, Asia Pacific, at OANDA, adding that short-term

How much sleep does one require? Is it depend on age?

Chances are, if you’re reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested? Experts say it’s an important question to consider. Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping, but you may need more or less than eight hours a night. The number of hours needed changes throughout your life, with babies and kids needing more sleep and people 65 and older able to function on slightly less than seven to nine hours. Here’s what sleep scientists and doctors say about how much you really need — and whether your gender plays a role.

Treatment for Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome is linked with risky behaviour – here’s what you need to know

London Mar 15 (The Conversation) Getting a headache and feeling sick are common side-effects for many medicines. Indulging in risky sexual behaviour or pathological gambling – not so common. But a BBC investigation has highlighted that some drug treatments for restless leg syndrome and Parkinson’s disease can lead to such risky behaviour. Over 150,000 people in the UK live with Parkinson’s – a degenerative condition that affects the brain. The main part of their brain that is damaged is the area that produces dopamine, a chemical messenger that regulates movement. Less dopamine in the brain can lead to symptoms such

INDIA bloc formed for Lok Sabha polls, need broader platform of secular opposition parties: Prakash Karat

New Delhi, Mar 15 (PTI) The opposition INDIA bloc was formed for the Lok Sabha elections and not state polls, senior CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat has said and called for a broader platform of secular opposition parties. He also said the alliance should be looked at with a broader perspective so that it would not be stifled solely by electoral politics. The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) of opposition parties came together ahead of the Lok Sabha elections to counter the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance at the Centre. In an interview with PTI, Karat — the CPI(M) interim coordinator

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