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17.09 / 02:45
Booking
Waters
Gita Mehta, renowned author and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's sister, passes away at 80; PM Modi pays tribute
Gita Mehta, renowned writer-filmmaker passed away on Saturday in New Delhi. Mehta, who died at 80, was the sister of Odisha's Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and daughter of Biju Patnaik. Gita Mehta will be remembered for her coverage of Bangladesh's 1971 liberation war for NBC and her acclaimed documentary “Dateline Bangladesh".
17.09 / 01:43
Booking
Waters
film
Gita Mehta, renowned author and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's sister, dies at 80
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's elder sister Gita Mehta died at her Delhi residence on Saturday due to old age ailments. She was 80, and is survived by her son.
16.09 / 21:41
Provident
Platform
Strategy
film
country
cover
exclusive
Time
How to watch Bleach TYBW part 2 episode 11? Check release date, time, live streaming details and all you need to know
Bleach TYBW part 2, episode 10, the focus shifted to the intense battle between the zombified Toshiro Hitsugaya and Mayuri Kurotsuchi. The 12th Division Captain managed to overcome his opponent and also devised a strategy to counter Giselle's Zombies effectively. Meanwhile, Byakuya Kuchiki faced off against numerous Sternritters, including the formidable Sternritter «L» Pepe Waccabrada. As the episode concluded with Yhwach and his forces reaching the Royal Palace, fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Bleach TYBW part 2 episode 11 to uncover the next developments in the story.
16.09 / 19:17
UPS
BTS
cover
singer
jazz
BTS’ Jung Kook dresses up for Vogue Korea October 2023 issue to represent 4 genres of music
Vogue Korea unveiled striking images of BTS' Jung Kook, showcasing his versatile style as he embodied four distinct Western music genres. From the glamour of the Jazz Age to the rock 'n' roll of British Rock in the 60s, and from the rebellious punk vibes of the 1970s to the contemporary cool of modern hip-hop, Jung Kook's musical divergence graces the covers of Vogue Korea's October 2023 issue.
16.09 / 19:17
UPS
Manufacturing
CEO
GBP
Solar
UK firm secures 4 million pound order to supply tech for decarbonising solar facility in Gujarat: Report
solar panels. It was backed by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK government's export credit agency, with a GBP 475,000 guarantee issued under its Bond Support Scheme that helped secure the order, according to the report. “Building on our existing export successes, support from Lloyds Banks and UKEF helped us to secure this latest growth opportunity and further develop our established international presence.
16.09 / 19:17
Booking
CEO
Actor
British actor Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual assault
BBC quoted Russell Brand as saying in the video. "These allegations pertain to the time when I was working in the mainstream, when I was in the newspapers all the time when I was in the movies, and as I've written about extensively in my books I was very, very promiscuous.
16.09 / 18:47
Aware
film
Actor
love
show
star
actress
Wednesday Season 2: Tim Burton praises Jenna Ortega, shares exciting update about Netflix show
Tim Burton has confirmed working on Wednesday Season 2 “without a holiday”. The iconic director of Hollywood created the hit Netflix series in his trademark way. He opened about the second season of Wednesday, while being all praise for its lead star, the young actor Jenna Ortega. Here’s what he said.
16.09 / 18:47
Career
CEO
Mobile
Chevron
Occidental
Shell
BP CEO search is big oil's best chance to fix its gender problem
Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, and BP have successfully adapted to countless societal changes over the last century — war, nationalisations, even the climate movement. But a major hurdle remains: Big oil has yet to appoint its first-ever female chief executive — something BP could soon change. This week, the 114-year old British oil company parted ways with its CEO Bernard Looney after multiple investigations found he failed to disclose several workplace relationships.
16.09 / 18:19
16.09 / 17:25
COST
Digital
Progressive
Align
Is Mike Ashley selling Misguided to Chinese fashion giant Shein? Here is what we know so far
Mike Ashley is reportedly in discussions to sell online clothing brand Missguided to the Singapore-based giant, Shein. This potential deal is in progress months after Ashley's Frasers Group saved the brand from administration. Here's what we know:
16.09 / 16:21
Provident
Platform
CBS
stage
Time
How to watch Inter Milan vs AC Milan? Check date, time, live streaming and TV channel details
Italian Serie A season resumes with a highly anticipated clash between Inter Milan and AC Milan, two of the league's top teams. Both clubs have begun the 2023-24 season with a perfect 3-0-0 record, setting the stage for an exciting encounter. In their previous matches, AC Milan secured a 2-1 road win against Roma, while Inter Milan convincingly defeated Fiorentina 4-0 on September 3. Here's everything you need to know to watch this thrilling match.
16.09 / 15:25
16.09 / 14:17
awards
sentencing
Pakistani court raises objection on reopening case of Bhagat Singh's sentencing; constitution of larger bench
Pakistani court on Saturday raised an objection on a plea to reopen the case of Independence war hero Bhagat Singh's sentencing in 1931 and to set it aside by exercising the principles of review and honour him with posthumous state awards. Singh was hanged by the British rulers on March 23, 1931, along with his comrades Rajguru and Sukhdev after being tried under charges of hatching a conspiracy against the British regime. Singh was initially jailed for life but was later sentenced to death in another «fabricated case». On Saturday, the Lahore High Court (LHC) raised an objection to reopening the decade-old case and constitution of a larger bench to listen to the petition that pleads to set aside the sentence of Singh by exercising principles of review and order the government to honour him with posthumous state awards. «The Lahore High Court on Saturday raised an objection to reopen the Bhagat Singh case and constitution of a larger bench for its early hearing.
16.09 / 13:05
COST
UPS
Manufacturing
CEO
GBP
Indian
Solar
UK firm secures lucrative order to supply Indian solar facility in Gujarat's Mundra
Mundra, Gujarat, according to a top company official. Gas Recovery and Recycle Limited (GR2L), an MSME (micro small and medium enterprise) business in Surrey, claims to have developed, patented and exported cutting-edge technology to reduce the energy consumption, carbon footprint and cost of manufacturing solar panels.
16.09 / 11:59
COST
UPS
Citizens
VISA
UK Visa Alert! Hike on student and visitor visa fee to be effective from THIS date. Details here
₹1,543 (GBP 15) more and UK Student Visas will be ₹13,070 (GBP 127) more expensive for travelers from around the world, including Indians. The UK Home office has informed that the changes mean the cost for a UK Visit Visa for less than six months will rise to ₹11,835 (GBP 115) and the fee for applying for a UK Student Visa from outside the UK will rise to ₹50,428 (GBP 490) – to equal the amount charged for in-country applications.
16.09 / 11:41
Climate change
CLIMATE CRISIS
New hurdle signals more cost overruns for Trans Mountain’s controversial pipeline
There is a new and significant hurdle facing the massively over-budget and contentious Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project running through Alberta and British Columbia.
16.09 / 10:47
Target
Fighting
Remark
electronic
classical
Scientists find new treatment for cancer: All about the new approach to combat brain cancer cells with nanoparticles
cancer treatment offers newfound hope for millions, as scientists harness electrically charged nanoparticles to combat aggressive brain cancer cells. This promising advancement in medical science could revolutionize cancer therapy, bringing optimism to countless individuals.
16.09 / 10:47
IPO
Digital
SoftBank
Deal
SoftBank seeks AI investment as Masayoshi Son plans deal spree after Arm IPO
SoftBank is looking for deals in artificial intelligence, including a potential investment in OpenAI, after the blockbuster listing of its Arm unit, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. SoftBank's founder and chief executive, Masayoshi Son, is looking to invest tens of billions of dollars in AI, the newspaper said, citing two people familiar with Son's thinking.
16.09 / 09:17
UPS
Citi
Waters
Continental
country
Historic India Club calls last orders in London
India Club in London, with its early roots in the Indian independence movement as a hub for nationalists and a home away from home for Indians in the country over the years, will close permanently on Sunday. With its walls adorned with photographs of prominent Indians such as former prime ministers, the Club's founding member was Krishna Menon — who went on to become the first High Commissioner of independent India to the UK.
16.09 / 07:53
UPS
Provident
FIVE
Extreme
Strategy
Inside
Sunak
2024
UK PM Rishi Sunak's strategy: Paint Keir Starmer as 'Captain Hindsight' to forge ahead in 2024 polls
rise of AI, the people said. To that end, Sunak and his top political aides have been focused on crafting bolder policy proposals to roll out in the coming weeks, designed to present a forward-looking vision for voters. The hope is that the strategy will reinforce a common criticism of Starmer, that he’s cautious and uninspiring, and chip away at Labour’s roughly 20-point lead in the polls.
16.09 / 07:23
Fossil fuels
Oil and Gas
Shell
Oil companies can only decarbonize as fast as the rest of the economy: Shell Canada
The fossil fuel industry is increasingly under the microscope for its contribution to climate change, but the president of British oil giant Shell’s Canadian subsidiary says oil and gas companies can’t be held solely responsible for the pace of the global energy transition.
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