For example, drip irrigation allowed Mr Thapa to grow cucumbers out of season, when they sold for three times their normal price.

ECONOMIST: Poverty

In other news, reports said physical demand for gold coming out of India is on the rise due to its festival season and because recent price declines are prompting bargain hunting.

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Despite arguably fielding the best team in the Majors this year, the Rays finished the season with 1.8 million in attendance, 22nd in baseball (the front office gave away 20, 000 tickets to a late season game after stars Evan Longoria and David Price called out fans for lack of support).

FORBES: No Baseball Fever In Tampa

Despite a recent draw against Barcelona at the Nou Camp, Valverde has paid the price for an inconsistent season which has also seen the club crash out of the Spanish Cup to second division side Celta Vigo.

CNN: Valverde dismissed as Villarreal coach