Tag: Decline

New Delhi: Domestic fuel prices declined for the second consecutive day with petrol prices falling around 20 paise in the four metropolitan cities. In the national capital, petrol was sold at Rs 70.07, down from Rs 70.27 per litre on Saturday, according to data on the Indian Oil Corp’s website. Prices in Kolkata, Mumbai and […]

New York: Oil prices continued to rise slightly on Friday after slumping over 2 per cent earlier this week. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for September delivery rose $0.45 to settle at $65.91 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, while Brent crude for October delivery rose $0.40 to close at $71.83 a barrel […]

London: Being obese in older age may lead to poor brain health as higher waist-hip ratio was associated with reduced cognitive function, according to a study. The association could be explained by an increased secretion of inflammatory markers by belly fat, which has been previously associated with a higher risk of impaired cognition. Previous studies […]

New Delhi: India has registered three points decline in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) to 34 per 1,000 live births in 2016 from 37 per 1,000 live births in 2015, an official statement said in Friday. According to the SRS Bulletin, last year, the IMR only saw a two point decline. “Not only this, India also […]

New Delhi: Gold prices continued decline for the fourth straight day, falling by Rs 180 to Rs 32,070 per 10 grams at the bullion market Saturday on easing demand from local jewellers amid a weakening trend overseas. Silver too lost Rs 400 at Rs 38,000 per kg on reduced offtake by industrial units and coin […]

Konark: The footfall of foreign tourists to the 13th century Sun Temple in Konark has considerably declined in the recent years stroking concerns among the people. Sources said the number of foreign tourists visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site have decreased to half in the last twenty years. Reports said around 14 lakh tourists visited […]

New Delhi: Gold may lose its glitter this Dhanteras as a sharp rise in the prices of the yellow metal has weakened its demand in the domestic market, according to experts. “On Dhanteras, the gold sales touch around 40 tonnes every year. However, the weak demand may decrease the sales by 50 per cent this […]