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No white elephants please! Where not to invest RBI surplus of Rs 1.76 lakh crore

August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 Loknath Das1.76, elephants, Invest, Lakh, No, Not, of, please!, RBI, Rs., surplus, to, where, White

Bimal Jalan panel’s decision to recommend transfer of Rs 1.76 lakh crore of RBI’s reserves and excess provisions to the government of India has rightly raised a host of questions about where the money would be deployed. Just as brazenly the Centre managed to transfer the reserves, the expectation was that their deployment would be equally transparent. If there were hopes from finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s press conference in Pune to throw light on the question, those were dashed. But more than where they are deployed, it’s important to understand…

RBI eases business guidelines for white label ATMs

March 8, 2019 Loknath DasATMs, business, Eases, for, guidelines, Label, RBI, White

MUMBAI: RBI has eased business guidelines for white label ATMs allowing companies that manage these machines to source cashdirectly from the central bank, offer non bank services like bill payments and advertise even non financial products in their premises, increasing the revenue earning scope for these companies. White label ATM Operators (WLAO), can now source cash directly from RBI offices and currency chests, and will no longer be dependent on sponsor banks for procurement of cash. The RBI has allowed the operators to source cash from any scheduled bank including rural and cooperative banks, it…

White rice and diabetes are not natural fits. Keep these diet tips in mind

July 29, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Are, Diabetes, Diet:, fits., In, Keep, mind, natural, Not, rice, these, Tips:, White

Though some might argue that brown rice is a more healthy alternative, white rice is a more popular and preferred foodgrain across India, especially its eastern regions. White rice is a good source of carbohydrates and the better half of many delectable food combos like dal-chaawal, rajma-chawal, biryaanis, pulao, and so on. However, experts say that the calories in white rice can spike blood sugar levels, and excessive consumption could increase the risk of developing type-2 diabetes. White rice is a good source of carbohydrates and the better half of many delectable food combos like…

Rice above white

January 24, 2017 Srijitaabove, rice, White

Evolved eating patterns are slowly doing away with the whites on your plate and adding more hues to it. The idea being – more the colour in your dish, more vibrant your health will be. Colour means nutrients, colour means antioxidants, colour means fibre. And the latest food item to turn tinted is rice. Studies support the fact that eating whole grain rice varieties such as red and black rice is healthier than the good old white. Black rice, an Asian staple that’s always been part of northeastern cooking in…

U.S. Breast Cancer Deaths Drop; Rate Among White Women Falls Most

October 15, 2016 SrijitaAmong, Breast, Cancer, Deaths, Drop, Falls, Most, Rate, U.S., White, Women

U.S. death rates from breast cancer have dropped, although the decline was still greater among white women than black women, according to a study released Thursday. From 2010 to 2014, there were approximately 41,000 deaths each year from breast cancer, the second-most deadly cancer for women after lung cancer, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. While total death rates dropped during the five-year period, the decline was greater for white women at 1.9 percent per year compared with 1.5 percent per year for black women, the study…

Get glowing, rejuvenated skin with white tea vitality facials

July 19, 2016 Srijitafacials, Get, glowing, rejuvenated, skin, Tea, vitality, White, With

Get youthful, rejuvenated skin (Thinkstock) The erratic weather and the prevalent humidity can ruin your skin. Lakme Salon’s White-Tea Vitality ritual, packed with antioxidants claims to combat urban life pollution and repair skin. The service is a relaxing one that is meant for all kinds of skin types and treats tired, dull and dehydrated skin specifically. The champagne of the tea world – white tea has antioxidant properties that drastically reduce tanning and nourish your skin and it literally lets your skin drink up the benefits of White Tea.…