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Govt bond yield spike temporary: P Chidambaram

Mumbai, Nov 19 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said that the a recent spike in government bond yield is temporary and that the central bank could take some steps to bring the yields down should food inflation moderate. Bond yields have risen since the Reserve Bank of India raised interest rates for a second consecutive month on October 29. Chidambaram also expressed happiness on the inauguration of India's first all-women, 'Bharatiya Mahila' Bank by the Prime Minister and Congress President Sonia Gandhi. Nov 19, 2013
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How tea can better our mood

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Research has found that tea might play a role in changing your mood, helping you feel less depressed, more alert or even energetic. Some of the benefits of tea include lower rates of some cancers, reduced risk for heart disease and stroke, and may protect against Alzheimer's. These benefits are seemingly endless and so are the ways you can use tea to alter your mood. Drinking a hot cup of tea is always an option, but so is using it to scent your room. Nov 15, 2013
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Chhattisgarh Assembly polls: BJP releases manifesto

Raipur, Nov 06 (ANI): Ahead of Assembly election in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Raman Singh on Wednesday released BJP’s election manifesto in Raipur. Singh attempted to lure the voters especially the youth by announcing freebies for the college entrants. Singh also announced food grains at cheap rates for large number of families. Singh also highlighted that schemes would be implemented to improve the state infrastructure. The first phase of polls in Chhattisgarh will be held on November 11 for which the notification will be issued on October 18. The last date of filing nominations will be October 25 and the last date of withdrawal will be October 28. The second phase of elections will take place on November 19 for which the notification will be issued on October 25. Nov 6, 2013
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RBI Hikes Repo Rate by 25 bps; Lowers MSF

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday hiked its repo rate by 0.25 percent to 7.75 percent. This is the second time the central bank raised its interest rates in the past two months. Oct 29, 2013
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Top 10 Most Obese Countries in the World [PHOTOS]

Obesity became a global concern as it took the shape of an epidemic in most developed countries. According to the latest OECD report, the obesity epidemic has slowed down in several countries since 2009. However, in the top five countries mentioned here, the disease continues to grow. Oct 27, 2013