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27.01 / 02:29

markets wellness country social Equality rights India must flex reason rather than muscle in honour of its republic

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s embrace of democracy has been affirmed many times over by the ‘power of the vote’ as a lived experience. That We the People live in a republic, with no hereditary right to rule, remains far more abstract in comparison.

26.01 / 17:27

UPS Waters ICE social reports boating Thousands in Ireland still without power after Storm Éowyn

Ireland has called in help from England and France to restore power to hundreds of thousands of people after the most disruptive storm for years

26.01 / 17:19

markets band show performer concert Videos Viral video: IndiGo pilot leads 'concert in the sky,' bringing Coldplay vibes with 'a sky full of stars'

Coldplay delivered their biggest-ever concerts in Ahmedabad this week, and fans are still buzzing with excitement! Thousands of people flew into Gujarat to catch the iconic British band performing at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The shows were a visual and musical spectacle, with fans grooving under a confetti of lights, making the nights truly unforgettable.

26.01 / 16:13

Entertainment show performer concert gatherings Videos Anand Mahindra shares viral video of Coldplay's 'biggest ever concert', hails 'India as live entertainment's new frontier'

live entertainment in India. Held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the Grammy-winning British band’s performance marked their largest concert to date, with thousands of fans gathering to experience the electrifying show.

26.01 / 13:43

markets Digital Strategy BBC PAM reports UK heir to $292 million pie empire sentenced to life for "barbaric and cruel" act

26.01 / 12:03

markets Digital Cooper Strategy Experts PAM stage Britain to tighten laws on buying knives after Southport murders

26.01 / 11:51

Progressive wellness Bill Justice prevention Equality The Constitution at 75: A checklist of casualties

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Constitution of India promises justice, liberty, equality and fraternity in a ringing Preamble. In 1950, having made these lofty declarations while enacting the Constitution, the Constituent Assembly found itself in a bind.

25.01 / 21:19

markets UPS Exodus Trade Inside reports Nomura's FX exodus follows exit of popular boss: "A phenomenal individual"

Nomura's FX business is not what it was. Bloomberg reported this week that eight people have left and noted that the Japanese bank hired David Leigh from Deutsche Bank to find some replacements.

25.01 / 21:19

UPS IPO Telegram WhatsApp Research show A London bank made another round of job cuts, months before bonuses

It's nearly a year since the merger between Panmure Gordon and Liberum, and Panmure Liberum is still right-sizing its teams.

25.01 / 21:19

markets UPS IPO Research Trade reports Three London banks announced minor job cuts this week

Banks in London are cutting jobs. But the numbers are in the 10s rather than the 100s.

25.01 / 19:35

UPS Google trends Celebrity stage Sporting Best-dressed celebrities of the decade revealed: Taylor Swift tops the style charts with over 83,200 monthly Google searches

Superdry crowned her the best-dressed celebrity of the decade. With over 83,200 average monthly Google searches focused on her fashion, outfits, and style, Swift continues to set trends and inspire her fans worldwide.

25.01 / 19:35

markets Digital Strategy Experts PAM stage Videos Invincible Season 3: Episode 1 release date, time, episode schedule and where to watch

25.01 / 19:35

markets UPS Digital Strategy Align PAM Is Planetary Parade visible tonight as part of a rare event that won’t repeat for 400 years?

planetary parade will light up the night sky on January 26, 2025. This rare celestial event will offer a breathtaking view in the United States and the United Kingdom. A special alignment of six planets—Mars, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Venus—will be visible in the sky, creating a spectacle that won’t happen again for another 400 years. This phenomenon is a rare chance for stargazing enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of our solar system from Earth.

25.01 / 10:25

UPS Corning Food Research Cardiovascular Universities show Scientists are learning why ultra-processed foods are bad for you

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For millennia, people have altered food to please their palates. More than 3,000 years ago Mesoamericans, living in what is Mexico and Central America today, cooked corn kernels in a solution of wood ash or limestone.

25.01 / 10:25

Target Waters War show Investigations International The undersea cable war

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A handout picture released by the Britain's Ministry of Defence (MOD) in London on January 22 shows Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset (foreground) patrolling near the Russian vessel Yantar, near U.K. waters, earlier this week.

24.01 / 18:39

markets Citi Digital Strategy Experts Chelsea PAM Soccer: Man City will have newcomers Marmoush, Reis and Khusanov v Chelsea

Manchester City's new signings Omar Marmoush, Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov will be in the squad for Saturday's league game against Chelsea, boss Pep Guardiola said ahead of the battle between two teams chasing a Champions League spot.

24.01 / 16:33

markets Manufacturing Strategy Apple band social reports One of Apple's best-selling products has been accused of exposing users to cancer in a lawsuit; what is it all about?

Apple is undoubtedly one of the biggest sellers of tech products, including Watch bands. But now, the company has suddenly come under fire for apparently exposing its users to cancer. As soon as reports of this lawsuit surfaced, panic has ensued on social media, with many users questioning the legitimacy of the lawsuit, while others are pondering the risks listed in it, that include birth defects, increased risk of prostate, kidney and testicular cancer and fertility problems, according to a Daily Mail UK report.

24.01 / 16:19

markets Strategy Trade President country reports Donald Trump's tariffs arriving soon, here's why UK should be worried

Donald Trump has recently announced after becoming the US President that his plans of imposing tariffs on countries that ship products to the US. He had primarily announced that this decision of Trump tariffs would imply on China, Canada and Mexico for starers, ad more countries would eventually be added to this list.

24.01 / 15:01

CEO President reports Interviews Advertising giant WPP has 'looked at' ditching London for a New York listing - reports

In an interview with the Financial Times, WPP's chief executive Mark Read said moving the FTSE 100 company's primary listing to New York is «something we keep a watching eye on». Although Read noted that, at this time, ditching the UK is not something that WPP plans to do, he said that «other CEOs who have moved their listing to the US have found a positive experience» and therefore it is something the company has «looked at». «With the Trump presidency, there is a resurgence in business confidence in the US,» according to the WPP boss, who noted the «sense of ambition and growth in...

24.01 / 13:03

FIVE economy UK consumer index slides sharply in January amid public 'losing confidence' in economy

The GfK Consumer Confidence index decreased by five points from December (-17), hitting -22 this month, with all five measures down from the end of 2024. The largest fall came from the index measuring expectations of the UK general economic situation over the next 12 months, which fell by eight points, from -26 in December to -34 in January. UK borrowing hits highest December level for four years at £17.8bn According to GfK, this is 13 points worse than a year ago, in January 2024, when that figure stood at -21. Similarly, the measure for the UK general economic situation during...

24.01 / 12:07

UPS Waters Research SPY Investigations The deep-sea battle over the world’s data cables is heating up

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. LONDON—For around a decade, the Russian spy ship Yantar has crossed the globe and loitered over undersea cables in what Western officials suspect is an attempt by the Kremlin to map vital arteries for the global economy running along the ocean floor. This week, the Yantar passed through British waters, where it was tracked by two British Royal Navy ships, according to the U.K.

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