Loknath Das, Author at Pinfaves

CalPERS creates direct investment platforms for late-stage VC, long-term PE bets

May 19, 2018 Loknath Dasbets, CalPERS, Creates, Direct, for, investment, late-stage, long-term, PE, platforms, VC

California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), the largest US pension fund that is also a limited partner (LP) for a few Indian PE firms, on Thursday announced that it will create a new entity, CalPERS Direct, to make direct private equity investments. CalPERS joins a slew of global LPs that have active direct investments’ programmes across geographies, including India. Several LPs in India including UK’s CDC and Canadian pension funds, besides a clutch of sovereign funds, have direct investments in Indian companies as well as have a fund-of-funds exposure to…

Eat These 7 Calcium-Rich Fruits To Ensure Healthy Bones And Teeth

May 18, 2018 Loknath Das7, and, Bones?, Calcium-Rich, Eat, Ensure, Fruits, Healthy, Teeth, these, to

Minerals play a crucial role in our body; one of the most important minerals is calcium. After all it is responsible for supporting the development of healthy teeth, bones, muscles and so much more. Moreover, it is also one of the most abundant minerals in the human body, which is essential for health. According to the Harvard University, the minimum daily calcium requirement is 1,000 milligrams a day for women below 50 years and 1,200 milligrams for women over 50 years. Your dietary choices help you load up on an…

Broccoli For Weight Loss: Why The Cruciferous Wonder Is Your Best Aid For Weight Loss

May 18, 2018 Loknath Dasaid, Best, Broccoli, Cruciferous, for, Is, Loss, The, Weight, Why, Wonder, Your

It is said that broccoli was first cultivated about 2000 years ago in Europe and was brought to other countries by Italians, and soon the exotic vegetable became a mainstay. Broccoli belongs to the group of cruciferous vegetables, and gets its name from the Italian word “broccolo,” which means a “cabbage sprout.” If you are into fitness or even remotely aware of the world where people like to eat healthy food, then you know that eating broccoli is quite healthy. So, what is it about the cruciferous wonder that makes it a…

Green Chilli Seed Benefits: Here’s Why You Should Add Spice To Your Food

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Most of us have a habit of eating green chillies with a meal; turns out, it may be a great practice. Green chillies may be fiery, but they have numerous benefits to offer. In fact, more than the thick green skin, it is the seeds that give you a spicy flavour. Chilli seeds should be added to the curries; these tiny wonders may look like they cannot do anything good, but they come packed with many nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, iron, copper, potassium, niacin, dietary fibre,…

Benefits Of Vitamin D: Here’s Why You Should Load Up On The Sunshine Vitamin

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Talk about some of the most important vitamins a human body needs; vitamin D tops the list. This wonder vitamin has turned out to be a key nourisher that protects most parts of our body and keep most health conditions at bay. Also known as the ‘sunshine’ vitamin, vitamin D is produced in your skin in response to sunlight. It is said to be fat-soluble vitamin that is vital for regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, two of which are known to strengthen bones and facilitate normal immune system…

7 Side Effects Of Weight Loss That No One Talks About

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The benefits of being at a healthy weight are indisputable; dropping just five to 10 percent of your body weight may help improve your overall health and reduce the risk of health conditions like heart diseases, obesity and diabetes. However, shedding extra pounds may also mean some unexpected challenges that show up when you lose a significant amount of weight in a short span of time, especially if you are following a fad diet. Fad diets are diets that promise to help you lose weight in less than a week’s time. While…