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21.08 / 07:59
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Digital
Amazon
Sony
country
You can buy Sony PlayStation 5 at ₹47,490 in August: Here’s how
Sony PS5 standard disc edition at ₹47,490 only at participating retailers. The discount will be applicable from August 24, 2023 through September 2nd, 2023. As announced by the company, the ₹7,500 off PS5 promotion will be available at Amazon, Flipkart, Shopatsc, Reliance, Croma, Vijay Sales & select retailers The PS5 gaming console has two editions- the Standard and the Digital Edition.
21.08 / 05:45
UPS
Reuters
Gap
Deloitte
audience
Financial
Success of Women's World Cup can't hide financial gap with men
Now, in line with a global boom in women's football, they are being paid, receive instructions from a full-time coach, enjoy the same multi-million pound training facilities as the men — and no longer moonlight as rubbish collectors. «In such a short time, we've seen massive changes,» said 24-year-old midfielder Molly Holder, in her third campaign at Stoke.
21.08 / 03:03
Government
NVIDIA
UK government
GPU
Power
UK to spend $130M on AI chips amid scramble to buy up computing power
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to spend $130 million (100 million pounds) to buy thousands of computer chips to power artificial intelligence, amid a global shortage and race for computing power.
21.08 / 02:57
Manufacturing
Mobile
boost
Australia to buy US Tomahawk missiles to boost long range strike capability
Australia will spend A$1.3 billion ($833 million) to boost its long-range strike capabilities as it finalised on Monday a deal to buy more than 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States, part of a wide-ranging defence shake-up. Australia will be only one of three nations to have Tomahawks along with the US and Britain, Defence Minister Richard Marles said.
21.08 / 02:57
UPS
Manufacturing
Mercedes-Benz
Nissan
stage
Tata seeks partnerships for UK battery plant to supply Jaguar Land Rover EVs
Tata Sons is in discussions with multiple startups as the conglomerate seeks technical know-how for its £4 billion ($5.1 billion) UK battery plant, where it aims to start mass production in 2026. “If you look at the startups that are working in this space, they are at the forefront of technology,” Tata Motors Group Chief Financial Officer P.B. Balaji said in an interview in Mumbai.
21.08 / 01:47
Pool
Align
PwC
services
EY preparing to cut UK jobs amid slowing demand for services
EY is planning to cut jobs in Britain as a challenging market environment crimps appetite for professional services.
21.08 / 01:47
UPS
Racing
EMR
Secretive London hedge fund emerges as Whitehaven’s bête noir
The investor pushing to stop Whitehaven Coal’s acquisition of two major BHP mines in a multibillion-dollar deal is secretive London hedge fund Bell Rock Capital Management, The Australian Financial Review can reveal.
20.08 / 19:03
20.08 / 18:01
COST
UPS
FIVE
DOW
market volatility
Lessons from current market volatility: Don't bank on predictions
The year started with an almost unanimous forecast that major developed economies were staring at a full-blown recession, led by the US and Europe. This doesn't quite seem likely anymore. IMF recently upgraded its US annual growth forecast from 1.4% y-o-y (January economic outlook) to 1.8% in July and Euro area growth from 0.7% to 0.9% for 2023.
20.08 / 15:13
Amazon
Platform
Southern
Time
open
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live streaming: Head to head, start time, where to watch Cincinnati Open 2023 Final
Novak Djokovic is set to face Carlos Alcaraz in the championship clash of the Western and Southern Open held in Cincinnati. This marks their fourth encounter on the court, with the third one this year alone. Notably, Djokovic is returning to Cincinnati after his last participation in 2020. In their head-to-head record, Alcaraz currently holds a 2-1 advantage over Djokovic. Their most recent showdown was an intense Wimbledon final in July, where Alcaraz triumphed with a 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 victory against the Serbian player. Throughout this season, both Djokovic and Alcaraz have displayed exceptional tennis skills, positioning themselves as the top two players globally. The victor of this final will not only secure the championship title but also claim the coveted World Number 1 ranking.
20.08 / 14:29
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Provident
Progressive
NVIDIA
show
country
week
Top 5 things to watch in markets in the week ahead
Investing.com — Federal Reserve officials gather for the central bank’s annual get-together at Jackson Hole, Wyoming with a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell the main highlight. The deepening crisis in China’s property sector will remain to the fore, while PMI data out of the Eurozone and the UK will likely add to the gloom. Here’s what you need to know to start your week.
20.08 / 14:07
20.08 / 11:49
UPS
social
fun
"Messi English na Bolay": Pakistani cricketer Shadab Khan slams troll who makes fun of Hasan Ali
cricket, Shadab Khan, recently showcased the strong bond he shares with his teammate Hasan Ali by stepping up to counter an online troll's mockery. The incident unfolded on social media, shedding light on the camaraderie and unity within the team. The incident originated when Shadab Khan shared a series of pictures on X (formerly Twitter) with a playful caption, «Modelling skills better? Learning from my teammates.» Hasan Ali, quick to respond, humorously praised Shadab in his native language, stating, «May I be sacrificed for you, let's go again, my friend.
20.08 / 11:49
Provident
Lowe's
Target
Enterprise
Expleo to double workforce in India, hire 5,000 people in 2.5 years
«The company aims to hire an additional more than 5,000 people over the next two-and-a-half years, including a focus on hiring fresh graduates. While other larger players are slowing down on hiring fresh graduates, the company believes it will provide future growth acceleration. The expectation is to double the current workforce of around 4,700 people, reaching a little over 9,700 employees,» he said.
20.08 / 09:31
UPS
Citi
Extreme
Parke
cover
Wildfire spreads on Spain's Tenerife island, forces thousands to flee homes
Also read: British Columbia wildfires intensify: Authorities warn of difficult days ahead Evacuations were ordered throughout Saturday due to worsening weather conditions overnight. At a news conference late on Saturday, the head of Tenerife's local government Rosa Davila described the fire as "devastating" and said it had forced new evacuations.
20.08 / 09:31
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Booking
Racing
Tesla
Emerson
show
stage
Ramaswamy
US Presidential
place
US Presidential polls: Vivek Ramaswamy races to second place. All about his anti-immigrant, anti-war and more policies
The Hill. The interesting development in favouring an Indian-American businessman comes days after Tesla founder Elon Musk advocated for Ramaswamy. Further on Friday, Ramaswamy also vocalised his opinion on the ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
20.08 / 09:23
UPS
FIVE
Entertainment
Matthews
Tesla
Bardoc lines up investors for shot at NZ Breakers
The New Zealand Breakers – the privately owned, Auckland-based club – appears to be on the radar of investors as the team goes toe-to-toe with the Sydney Kings for the top spot in the National Basketball League.
20.08 / 07:57
Provident
Progressive
Manufacturing
Vodafone
stage
country
week
FTA talks: Investment treaty to figure prominently during UK's high-level team visit to India this week
India and the UK along with a free trade agreement will figure prominently during the visit of a high-level team from Britain here, an official said. UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch and Director General for Trade Negotiations at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Amanda Brooks are visiting India this week. Besides participating in the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting in Jaipur on August 24-25, the UK minister will hold bilateral talks with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on August 26 here and review the progress of talks on the free trade agreement.
20.08 / 06:51
COST
VISA
Mobile
country
voice
Students deported from US may face five-year entry ban
United States and had their student visa cancel could face a five-year entry ban to the country, TOI in a report said. These students can also face problems when they try entering other popular international study destinations such as Canada, the UK, and Australia, experts said The same report also said that this can also create long-term implications for these individuals if they want to get an H1B visa in the future unless endorsed by major MNCs. Financially, the cancellation of the F1 visa results in substantial losses as students forfeit expenses including visa fees, airfare, university application costs, consultant charges, and more, which could total around ₹3 lakh.
20.08 / 06:43
Citi
Schools
Ahead of G20 Summit in Delhi, schools and offices to remain closed on THESE dates. Know details
Amid the ongoing preparation for the G20 Leaders' Summit in Delhi in September, the international summit can affect the operation of some schools and colleges. According to media reports, some schools and colleges may be advised to switch to online mode or remain shut due to the summit. To manage traffic movement and utilise private infrastructure, the Delhi government might declare September 8 (Friday) as a holiday.
20.08 / 06:43
Provident
FIVE
Action
Fighting
film
star
queer
week
Movie releases this week: From Ayushmann Khurrana's ‘Dream Girl 2’ to queer American comedy-drama ‘Bottoms'. Full list
Also read: Movies, web series OTT releases this week: From Ghoomer in theatres to Guns & Gulaabs on Netflix Theatrical Release Date: August 25, 2023 Genre: Action Thriller in Telugu "Gaandeevadhari Arjuna" is a Telugu action thriller film written and directed by Praveen Sattaru. The movie stars Varun Tej, Sakshi Vaidhya, and Vinay Rai in prominent roles, with Mickey J Meyer providing the film's soundtrack.
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