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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Many countries "piggyback" onto the visa approval systems of large developed nations, allowing visa-free entry or visas on arrival for Indian travellers holding valid US, UK, Canada, or Schengen visas. If you already possess a residence or even tourist visa issued by the US, UK or Schengen-area country, many third country doors will open for you.

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European shares started Monday on a subdued note as investors maintained a cautious stance ahead of a slew of key economic data from the region through the week. The pan-European STOXX 600 index held its ground at 514.43, as of 0710 GMT.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Unlike many experts who are still awaiting a killer app in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), Naveen Rao, vice-president of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) at Databricks, says the world already has one -- it’s coding. "We're seeing a lot of developers actually latch onto this, especially younger developers.

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The website of online ticketing platform BookMyShow crashed Sunday, seconds after the sale of tickets for the highly anticipated Coldplay concert went live, leaving fans stuck in digital queues and disappointed. The concert, scheduled for January 18 and 19 at the DY Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai, marks the British band's return to India after an eight-year break.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to protect public services and ruled out austerity measures as Labour's annual conference kicked off on Sunday, its first in 15 years as a government party. The four-day gathering in Liverpool, northwest England, comes three months after Labour secured a runway general election victory over the Conservatives. Under pressure on several fronts, Starmer will have to strike a balance between celebrating Labour's long-awaited victory, defending his record, and not letting up on reminders of «difficult decisions» to come.

Nisus Finance Services (Nifco), a real estate investment firm, is in the process of raising approximately $200 million from investors in Singapore, the UK, and the Middle East. The inaugural special situations offshore fund has secured $40 million to date and anticipates the first close by March 2025. An offshore entity will act as a feeder or co-investor in the domestic fund and has commitments of around $40 million. «This capital can be invested alongside the domestic pool, which is nearing final closure. We have an additional $160 million under discussion, with interest from HNIs, bank treasuries, and family offices for high-yield assets,» said Amit Goenka, managing director and CEO of Nisus Finance.

This should be a time of celebration for Britain’s Labour Party

President Biden received an antique silver hand-engraved train model with 'Delhi-Delaware' inscribed on the sides of the main carriage. First Lady Jill Biden was gifted a Pashmina Shawl in an intricately designed Papier Mache Box. Why did Modi gift a train to Biden? Notably, the vintage silver hand-engraved train model is a rare and extraordinary piece and masterfully crafted by artisans from Maharashtra — renowned for its rich heritage in silver craftsmanship. Made of 92.5 per cent silver, the model showcases the pinnacle of Indian metalworking artistry, with elaborate details achieved through traditional techniques such as engraving, repousse (hammering from the reverse to create raised designs), and intricate filigree work.

Scotch whisky and fine wines registering double-digit growth, outpacing consumption rates in the US and China, according to a Switzerland-based researcher. «One subcategory where India surpasses China and is growing at double the rate of the USA over a five-year CAGR is Scotch luxury whisky,» Simon Joseph, a senior luxury brand builder and consumer experience expert based in Zurich, said. Joseph, a researcher with Glion Institute of Higher Education, said according to various data forecasts, the luxury Scotch whisky market is also growing at 16 per cent CAGR up to 2024-end. Scotch whisky exports to India grew at a compound annual growth rate of 66% up to 2022, outpacing the US, China, and other significant markets, Joseph said, citing data from the UK-based Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. AT DUKES BAR in London there is a limit of two martinis per person. Enrico Chiappini, the head bartender, says that in his 16 years he has made almost no exceptions.

Despite the rising number of applications and the falling number of internships, the hardest (major) investment bank to land an internship isn’t the venerable JPMorgan and its 0.91% acceptance rate or Goldman Sachs and its 0.8%. No, the toughest bank to land an internship at – statistically – is Morgan Stanley.

The Penguin Episode 2 is set to air soon on HBO. The series has a total of eight episodes.

Four Greenpeace activists who were arrested for scaling the country estate of former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last year to protest his oil and gas drilling expansion plans have been cleared of criminal charges

Arsenal's Premier League title ambitions face the ultimate test on Sunday when a relentless Erling Haaland aims to fire Manchester City five points clear of the Gunners at the top of the table. Mikel Arteta's men managed to stop City scoring twice last season, but still could not deny the English champions a record fourth consecutive Premier League title. For the past two seasons Arsenal have finished second to Pep Guardiola's winning machine.

Indian educators will procure more than 1,000 AI-Powered EdTech innovations showcased at Didac India 2024 exhibition, according to a statement. The 14th edition of Didac India, an exhibition and conference focused on education and skilling resources, was organised by Messe Stuttgart India from September 18 to 20 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The event witnessed the unveiling of a diverse array of futuristic solutions and resources with exhibitors from over 20 countries showcasing more than 5,000 Edtech products and innovations, the statement said. «Over 1000 cutting-edge AI products are going to be procured by Indian educators to transform India's education and skill sector,» it stated.

Conjoined twins less than a year old have been separated by U.K. and Turkish surgeons in a marathon 14-hour surgery and are expected to make a full recovery.Minal and Mirha, 11-month-old girls from Pakistan, were born fused at the head, sharing several vital blood vessels. Now, following a two-stage procedure involving 60 medical professionals, the twins will get to celebrate their first birthday separately.According to The Sunday Times, the operation was arranged by a charity called Gemini Untwined, which specializes in treating and researching craniopagus twins — children born with fused skulls, intertwined brains, and shared blood vessels.

population data is crucial for policy formulation for any group or community. With this in mind, the British government initiated the census in India, which has continued even after independence. The first post-independence census was conducted in 1951, and since then, a total of seven censuses have been carried out until 2011, at intervals of every ten years. However, for the first time since independence, the 2021 census, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has yet to take place. With the approval of the Kovind Committee's report on «One Nation, One Election» by the Cabinet, hopes for conducting the census have risen, as it is crucial for the delimitation of the Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies.