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How long do you need to spend in the sun to to boost your vitamin D levels

We’re aware that the sun plays a big role in our vitamin D levels. During autumn and winter, most of us could benefit from vitamin D supplements, but from late March onwards, the sun’s rays (in this part of the world) are strong enough to fire up our vitamin production. What you may not know, however, is just how critical natural vitamin D absorption is to our longevity. According to 2020 study published in the International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health, insufficient daily sun exposure (and therefore vitamin D) might be responsible for a whopping 480,000 premature deaths

Gold falls Rs 160 to Rs 99,800 per 10 g; silver trades flat

New Delhi, Jun 23 (PTI) Gold price fell by Rs 160 to Rs 99,800 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday due to continuous selling by jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 99,960 per 10 grams on Friday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity depreciated by Rs 150 to Rs 99,100 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It had settled at Rs 99,250 per 10 grams in the previous market close. However, silver traded flat at Rs 1,05,200 per kilogram (inclusive

Rupee sinks 23 paise to close at 86.78 against US dollar

Mumbai, Jun 23 (PTI) The rupee plunged 23 paise to close at a five-month low of 86.78 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday amid a strengthening dollar and volatile crude oil prices following the US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. A sharp decline in the domestic equity markets further pressured the rupee, according to forex experts. However, strong FII inflows, along with a rise in the country’s forex reserves prevented further losses in the rupee, they said. At the interbank foreign exchange the rupee opened at 86.75 against the greenback and traded in the range of 87.67 to 86.85

Markets slump on heightened tensions in Middle East; Sensex drops 500 pts

Mumbai, Jun 23 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Monday, as intensifying tensions in the Middle East after the US bombed three major nuclear sites in Iran unnerved investors. Besides, selling pressure in IT, tech and auto stocks amid elevated global crude prices dented market sentiments, traders said. After losing over 900 points in day trade, the 30-share index recovered some lost ground to close with a loss of 511.38 points or 0.62 per cent at 81,896.79. During the day, it tumbled 931.41 points or 1.13 per cent to 81,476.76. As many as 2,204 stocks declined,

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