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Indian nationals living in other countries celebrate the joyous occasion with felicity and are full of nationalistic fervour on Indian Independence Day. For individuals living in the United States, the United Kingdom, or any other country, there are a plethora of ways they can celebrate the 78th Indian Independence Day with fanfare, vigour, and a renewed sense of Indian pride in their hearts, even if they are physically away from their motherland.

The pan-European STOXX 600 closed 0.5% higher, with all the major regional bourses also ending in positive territory.

In its half-year results published today (14 August), the British insurer's wealth arm posted net inflows of £5bn, up 16% from the same period last year.  Platform net inflows rose by 50% to £1.9bn in the first six months of the year, with consecutive record quarter gross inflows on both the adviser platform and direct wealth, while workplace net inflows were up by 4% to £3.5bn.  The positive flows combined with positive market movements of £11.4bn to drive a 10% AUM increase to £186.3bn from an opening position of £170bn.  Trio of global equity fund managers to exit Aviva Investor...

LONDON—As Britain’s oil and gas giants scale back their global green-energy ambitions, the U.K.’s newly elected government is launching a multibillion-dollar effort to regain the country’s place as a global pacesetter for clean energy. A new state-backed company, funded by increased taxes on oil and gas production, will invest in many renewable-energy projects around the country. Industry executives are split on whether the plan can meet the government’s ambitious goals.

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Vistara flight from Delhi made a priority landing here on Wednesday due to a «minor» technical issue, the airline said. The aircraft landed safely and is currently undergoing inspection, it added. «Shortly before landing, a minor technical snag was detected on Vistara flight UK 995 that was operating from Delhi to Mumbai on 14 August 2024,» a Vistara spokesperson said in a statement. As a precautionary step, the pilots requested the Air Traffic Controller for «priority landing», and landed safely at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Vistara said without sharing the number of people on board.

The largest contribution to the headline inflation figure came from gas and electricity prices, as they fell less than they did a year ago, while the largest contribution came from restaurants and hotels, where prices fell. Economists polled by Reuters had expected a headline inflation rise to 2.3%. Core inflation fell from 3.5% in June to 3.3% in July, alongside services inflation which dropped sharply to 5.2% from 5.7% the previous month.  Jeremy Batstone-Carr, European strategist at Raymond James Investment Services, noted that the recent uptick in inflation was «mechanistic» as it...

India Independence Day: Partition of India, which marked the end of the British Raj, was a hasty, if not botched, affair, so it may sound strange to know Lord Mountbatten, who literally took Partition through, said he wanted an unified India. He said he tried everything to stop the partition. He even said that he regretted it but had no choice. Speaking to veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar, the last British Viceroy and Governor-General of India accepted that he could not «hold» the country and had to hasten the Independence process, leading to a massacre that killed nearly two million people. Also Read: How a multinational company captured a whole country

The UK’s image as a multicultural country is the obvious loser from the far-right violence of the past fortnight, but in time these tragic events may have wider implications for the policing of social media everywhere. The role of X in disseminating often-false information and lionizing rabble-rousers, as well as X owner Elon Musk’s provocative tweets and irresponsible retweets, are all under the microscope.

As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s look back at the distance we have traversed in 77 years. This was India in 1947: Life expectancy was 32 years. Literacy was 18%.

UK Board Compartment Result 2024 LIVE Updates: The results would officially be declared by the Chairman of the Uttarakhand Board at the Directorate of Secondary Education, Dehradun. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can access the results online through the official UBSE website, uaresults.nic.in.

Netflix's beloved romantic comedy series Emily in Paris. The much-anticipated Emily in Paris Season 4 is set to premiere this week, bringing with it a fresh batch of episodes that promise to reignite the charm, drama, and fashionable escapades that have made the show a global sensation. As viewers prepare to dive back into the world of Emily Cooper, the ex-pat marketing executive navigating life in the City of Light, excitement is building for what is expected to be one of the most thrilling seasons yet, as per a report by Netflix Life.

Many people want to leave their mark on history, but scratching your initials into ancient structures at a UNESCO World Heritage Site isn’t the wisest way to do it.

Fly Me To The Moon, will be making its digital debut on Apple TV+. Following a brief theatrical run, the film, which features Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson, is now available for rent or purchase on the streaming platform. The movie, a satirical take on conspiracy theories surrounding NASA’s moon landing, has sparked considerable interest and discussion.

Peloton Interactive to give its premium users access to the exercise equipment maker's fitness content, starting early September, the companies said on Tuesday. As part of the deal, Fitbit premium members based in the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia would have access to Peloton's classes across categories, including pilates, running, boxing and cycling. Peloton members, on the other hand, would receive offers on Google Pixel watches and Fitbit Charge 6 devices.

Bank of Canada interest rates are on their way down, but don’t get your hopes up about an economic rebound anytime soon.

British energy firm Drax Global, already facing scrutiny for violating environmental regulations, disclosed this year that its Louisiana wood pellet production facilities emit hazardous air pollutants above permitted limits

Table Space, one of the largest managed workspace providers has strengthened its top leadership team. The firm has appointed John Hogan as Chief Sales Officer, Americas and Robert Newman as Non-Executive Chairman. The recent leadership appointments reflect the company's commitment to its larger expansion plans focused on Global Capability Centres (GCCs); further reflecting the healthy demand of clients looking to establish their presence in India. “As a pioneer of managed office spaces (MOS) in India, Table Space has experienced significant growth since its inception. Today, 41% of our growth is driven by our existing Fortune 500 and GCC-focused clients. Given the trust placed in us by these global organisations, it was crucial for us to bring on board strategic leaders with international expertise to strengthen our relationships with current and prospective clients. Robert's deep knowledge of the GCC market and John's extensive experience in corporate real estate will complement our growth trajectory, helping us achieve new milestones. I am thrilled to have them join us at Table Space,” said

Replaced by Dominic Younger as the lead portfolio manager on the CT Monthly Extra Income fund and the CT UK Monthly Income fund, Barber departed the firm on 30 June, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.  «Barber was a core member of our UK equities team for the past 30 years and we thank him for his many contributions and wish him well for the future,» they added.  He joined the company in 1994, having started  his career with Scottish Equitable as an investment analyst in 1990 before joining Eagle Star Investment Managers as a fund manager in 1992. Columbia Threadneedle to ca...

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