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Why spring is the best time of year to make healthy changes?

Wales, Mar 22 (The Conversation) In the middle of winter, when lack of sunlight can lead to low energy and low mood, we are expected to make new year resolutions. But why not wait till March, for spring, when the returning sunlight gives us the energy and improved mood to tackle fundamentally difficult things like starting a new diet or exercise regime? We need spring resolutions, not new year resolutions. In winter, many animals hibernate by slowing their heart rate and metabolism to conserve energy when food and sunlight are scarce. Humans don’t hibernate, but we do have a period

Gold declines Rs 400 to Rs 91,250/10 g on profit-booking, subdued global trend

New Delhi, Mar 21 (PTI) Gold prices decreased Rs 400 to Rs 91,250 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday due to profit-booking and a subdued trend in the global markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 91,650 per 10 grams on Thursday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity went lower by Rs 400 to Rs 90,800 per 10 grams. It had concluded at Rs 91,200 per 10 grams. “Gold prices fell…due to profit-taking by the traders and a recovery in the US dollar. The

Dalal Street investors become richer by Rs 22.12 lakh cr as market rally extends to 5th day

New Delhi, Mar 21 (PTI) Equity investors have become richer by Rs 22.12 lakh crore in the five-day stock rally which saw the benchmark BSE Sensex jumping more than 4 per cent. On Friday, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 557.45 points or 0.73 per cent to settle at 76,905.51. During the day, it surged 693.88 points or 0.90 per cent to 77,041.94. In five days, the Sensex zoomed 3,076.6 points or 4.16 per cent. The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies jumped Rs 22,12,191.12 crore to Rs 4,13,30,624.05 crore (USD 4.79 trillion) in five days. “Investors shrugged off negative global markets

War of words between ruling, oppn MLAs over Nitish ‘insulting’ national anthem rock Bihar assembly

Patna, Mar 21 (PTI) War of words between the ruling and opposition MLAs over Bihar Chief Nitish Kumar allegedly “insulting” the national anthem rocked the assembly on Friday. As the proceedings began, opposition members trooped into the Well with placards and raised slogans, demanding an “unconditional apology” from Kumar. Some members also demanded the resignation of the CM, alleging that he insulted the national anthem at an event on Thursday. Despite repeated requests from Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav that they could raise the issue during the Zero Hour, the protests went on. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary also intervened,

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