Boston: A large study of child growth patterns in 36 developing countries finds that, contrary to widely held beliefs, economic growth has little to no effect on the nutritional status of the world’s poorest children.

Chennai: Doubling over the last year, women contribute to 13% of online hotel bookings in the ‘value & budget’ segment, according to a study by Stayzilla.com, an online hotel reservation portal.

Chicago: There is no question that dieting and healthy eating has become a greater topic of conversation in recent years and the fast food industry has taken notice.

New Delhi: The international crude oil price went up to US$ 104.90 per barrel (bbl) on March 27. This was higher than the price of US$ 104.81 per bbl on previous trading day of  March 26.

New Delhi:  International crude oil price went down to US$ 104.81 per barrel (bbl) on March 26. This was lower than the price of US$ 104.91 per bbl on previous trading day of March 25.

Washington: To manage your credit cards efficiently, it goes without saying that it’s important to have a firm understanding of finance. But equally important to good credit-card practices is what you think you know about finance, a national study shows.

New Delhi: In order to facilitate the payment of taxes by the tax-payers before the close of the Financial Year 2013-14, the Reserve Bank of India has decided on request of Central Board of Direct Taxes that all agency banks shall keep open the counters of their designated branches conducting Government Business on Saturday, March 29.

New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India has imposed a fine of Rs. 1 Crore upon Google for failure to comply with the directions given by the Director General seeking information and documents. (Read In Hindi: जांच में सहयोग नहीं करने पर गूगल पर एक करोड़ रुपये का जुर्माना)

New Delhi:  International crude oil price of went up to US$ 104.91 per barrel on March 25. This was higher than the price of US$ 104.52 per barrel on previous trading day of March 24.

New Delhi: The international crude oil price of  went down to US$ 104.52 per barrel on March 24. This was lower than the price of US$ 104.74 per bbl on previous trading day of March 21.