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Gold rallies Rs 1,300 to Rs 1,25,900/10g; silver bounce Rs 2,460

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Gold prices rallied by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1,25,900 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid strong global cues and a weak dollar, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity climbed by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1,25,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) against Rs 1,24,000 per 10 grams on Friday. In the local bullion market, gold of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 1,24,600 per 10 grams in the previous market session. “Gold resumed trading on a positive note, supported

New global research shows eye movements reveal how native languages shape reading

Hamilton, Nov 10 (The Conversation) Reading is a complex cognitive skill that predicts career prospects and social mobility throughout our lifetimes. For newcomers to a country, success often depends on learning to read fluently in a new language. In fact, language proficiency, including reading fluency, has been found to be the most important factor for successful employment and social participation. With record numbers of immigrants settling in Canada and migrating globally, understanding how to support reading skill development in a second language is essential. Writing systems across the world The foundation of our scientific understanding of the reading process has

Rupee falls 4 paise to 88.69 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee hits record low

Mumbai, Nov 10 (PTI) The rupee fell 4 paise to 88.69 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and elevated crude oil prices. Forex traders said the rupee sentiment remained fragile amid global uncertainty. The US shutdown is providing a counter-intuitive lift to the dollar, with government spending halted, fewer dollars are circulating — tightening supply and offering short-term support to the currency, they said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.64, and slipped to 88.69 against the greenback, registering a

Markets rebound after 3-day fall on firm Asian peers, FII inflows

Mumbai, Nov 10 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday after sliding for the past three sessions tracking positive trends in Asian markets and buying in blue-chip stocks. Besides, traders said fresh foreign fund inflows also supported investors’ sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 267.74 points or 0.32 per cent to 83,484.02 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 84.90 points or 0.33 per cent to 25,577.20. Among the 30 Sensex firms, Asian Paints, Bharat Electronic Ltd, Larsen & Toubro, Titan, Reliance Industries, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Infosys, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Bajaj

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