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Mumbai, Aug 27 : India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves rose by $1.61 billion to $318.22 billion for the week ended Aug 19 as compared to $316.60 billion in the previous week, official data Saturday showed.

The forex reserves rose for the first time in the last three weeks. The forex reserves kitty had dropped by $621 million and $1.86 billion respectively during the previous two weeks after surging to an all-time high of $319.08 billion recorded during the week ended July 29.

Washington, Aug 27 : A new study has revealed that people with lower socio-economic status are much more likely to develop heart disease than those who are wealthier or better educated.

The study also show that this risk persists even with long-term progress in addressing traditional risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol.

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Mumbai, Aug 27 : Benchmark indices of Indian equities markets slumped to a one-and-a-half year low during the week just ended on heavy selling pressure by foreign institutional investors amid uncertain global cues.

The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) slumped 1.81 percent or 292.84 points at 15,848.83 points in the weekly trade.

This is the fifth consecutive weekly drop in the benchmark Sensex.

Beijing, Aug 27 :Though Gaddafi's fate remains unknown, his era has "undoubtedly come to an end". However, Libyans should remain cautious about the country's future as there were tremendous difficulties ahead, China's state-run Xinhua news agency said in a commentary.

The Libyan rebels and NATO - "having chosen the most violent means to effect change" - have put an end to the 41-year rule of Muammar Gaddafi after fully taking control of the capital, Tripoli, it said.

London, Aug 27: Rihanna is said to have drunk her way through her relaxing no-expense-spared holiday to St Tropez, Cannes and Italy's Portofino and Sardinia.

The 23-year-old singer splashed out 200,000 pounds to hire a yacht for herself and her pals, drinking the boat dry by spending almost 3000 pounds a day on Champagne and meals as well as tipping waiters around
100 euros a time.