Aging population : CEA Nageswaran urges long-term savings for India’s elderly; warns of demographic shift

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran has emphasised the need for long-term savings to ensure financial security as India’s elderly population expands in the coming decades. Speaking at the ‘NPS Diwas Conference on Inclusive Pensions, Innovative Solutions: Strengthening Retirement Security in India,’ he said as quoted ANI, “We have enormous responsibility towards the population at…

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People with THESE 4 conditions should refrain from consuming chia seeds

Hailed as ‘super food’, chia seeds are extremely popular around the world. These tiny seeds are undoubtedly rich in fiber, proteins, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and other essential minerals. Numerous studies have recognized chia seeds and their benefits ranging from weight management to improved heart health. Despite the advantages, chia seeds aren’t ‘everyone’s bowl of…

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Women’s World Cup: Ashleigh Gardner shines as Australia beat New Zealand by 89 runs | Cricket News

Ashleigh Gardner played a match-winning innings, scoring an unbeaten century, as the defending champions thrashed New Zealand by 89 runs (PTI Photo) Australia’s seasoned all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner played a match-winning innings, scoring an unbeaten century, as the defending champions thrashed New Zealand by 89 runs in their ICC Women’s World Cup opener on Wednesday. Gardner’s…

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US manufacturing data: Sector contracts for 7th month in a row; ISM index shows slight improvement

The US manufacturing sector contracted for the seventh consecutive month in September, although the pace of decline eased slightly as production and demand showed marginal improvement.The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) manufacturing index rose to 49.1 in September from 48.7 in August. The figure remained below the 50-point mark that separates expansion from contraction, AFP…

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