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Unions oppose govt move to open top bank positions to pvt sector, demand reversal of policy

New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella organisation of nine unions, on Friday registered a strong protest against the government decision to open top positions in PSU banks to candidates from the private sector. Terming the move as an attack on the public character of national institutions and amounting to a de facto privatisation of the leadership of these institutions. The changes in guidelines issued without any amendment to the enabling statutes – namely the State Bank of India Act, 1955, the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Acts, 1970 & 1980, and

Rupee rises 10 paise to close at 88.69 against US dollar

Mumbai, Oct 10 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 10 paise to close at 88.69 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, on strength in the domestic markets and broad weakness in crude oil prices. Forex traders said the rupee gained on strong domestic markets and overnight decline in commodity prices. Intervention by the central bank also supported the domestic currency. However, a strong US dollar capped sharp gains, they added. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.80 and traded in the range of 88.50-88.80 before settling at 88.69 (provisional), 10 paise higher than its previous close. On Thursday,

Sensex rises 329 pts, Nifty ends at 25,885 on rally in pharma, banking shares

Mumbai, Oct 10 (PTI) Rising for the second consecutive day, benchmark Sensex rose by nearly 329 points on Friday following strong gains in pharmaceutical and banking shares and foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 328.72 points or 0.40 per cent to close at 82,500.82 with 22 of its constituents closing higher and eight with losses. In day trade, the index jumped by 482.01 points or 0.58 per cent to hit an intraday high of 82,654.11. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced by 103.55 points or 0.41 per cent to settle at 25,285.35. In the intraday session, it rose 148.95

How employers can promote physical activity among workers: 3 messages based on research

Toronto, Oct 10 (The Conversation) We all know about the benefits of physical activity — not just to reduce the risks of chronic disease and physical injuries but also to improve mental health and productivity at work. But many people just don’t get as much physical activity as they should. The World Health Organization’s physical activity guidelines recommend adults strive for 150 to 300 minutes of moderately intense aerobic physical activity every week, or 75 to 150 minutes if the physical activity is vigorous. Given the amount of time many people spend working, getting more physical activity at work and/or

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