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The Dutch bicycle maker VanMoof, which won design awards for its stylish electric bikes, has been declared bankrupt

While account abstraction is perceived to be a catalyst that could onboard a billion users to Ethereum, its co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared some challenges in implementing the new feature on the blockchain.

Narendra Modi met with his counterpart in Paris. The Defence Ministry greenlit plans to order 26 additional Rafale jets as well as another three Scorpene-class submarines, noting that price and other terms were still being worked out. Key details of the defence deal were however left out of a revised joint statement released in the wake of bilateral talks - even as it outlined a roadmap of bilateral ties till 2047.

While jobless junior bankers in London and New York are struggling with their financial and mental health, young finance types in France are doing fine. Not only are they far less likely to be laid off to begin with, but if they are, they are very well catered for by the generosity of the French state. 

Anand Mahindra, who reached Paris last week for the Bastille Day celebration, is busy exploring the streets of the city of love. Taking to social media, the Mahindra Group Chairman dedicated an adorable note to the fashion capital of the world. The 69-year-old — who has been exploring the city on foot — realised that «Paris hasn't lost any of its magic.» In his thoughtful post, the auto boss called Paris the best 'walking city' in the world.

The future is bright for euro-denominated stablecoins, according to Patrick Hansen, European Union strategy and policy director at Circle. The United States dollar may preserve its first-mover advantage, but euro stablecoins will see increasing real-world use cases emerge to lift them above their current meager market share, Hansen said at EthCC in Paris.

Blockchain network Gnosis has unveiled two products that allow users to spend their digital assets directly from wallets using Visa's payment system.

While private or mnemonic keys offer many advantages for security, they also present practical challenges, according to Mudit Gupta, the chief information security officer of layer-2 scaling solution Polygon.

Jane Birkin, a cherished British actress and singer, has sadly departed at the age of 76. She captured the hearts of audiences in France and beyond with her talent and charm. Birkin peacefully passed away at her residence in Paris, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that will be fondly remembered by her admirers across the globe.

Every few years a disruptive technology comes out of left field and entirely changes the future of the global energy system, smashing into our consciousness like a thunderclap.

Jane Birkin, known for inspiring the famous Birkin bag by French luxury house Hermes, has passed away at the age of 76, as per reports. Just last month, the Birkin bags hit record prices even though the world was halted after the Covid-19 pandemic. Jane Birkin, an English singer, actress, and model, was born in London in 1946 and sadly passed away in Paris.

Google Doodle in the US and other countries, Zarina Hashmi is known globally for her minimalist art. Recognised as one of the most significant artists associated with the minimalist movement, Zarina Hashmi, the late Indian American artist and printmaker, left an indelible mark on the art world. Through collaboration with guest artist Tara Anand from New York, the doodle artwork honouring Hashmi beautifully captures Hashmi's exploration of concepts such as home, displacement, borders, and memory, employing minimalist abstract and geometric shapes.

Jane Birkin was best known overseas for her 1969 hit in which she and her lover, the late French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, sang the sexually explicit “Je t’aime moi non plus" The French Culture Ministry tweeted that Birkin died on Sunday. It hailed her as a “timeless Francophone icon." Jane Birkin is a muse and style icon known for her effortless, bohemian chic looks. She popularized the iconic "Birkin Bag," named after her, which is a luxury handbag made by Hermès.

Here are the key highlights of this momentous event. As incessant heavy rainfall continued to pummel North India, Northern India grappled with a rising death toll caused by landslides and flash floods. Himachal Pradesh, in particular, bore the brunt of this calamity, witnessing the highest number of reported fatalities, with the count reaching 91.

Narendra Modi on July 14. During his interaction with President Macron, the actor conveyed his delight and expressed his deep admiration as an ardent admirer of the esteemed French leader. A ceremonial dinner took place at the renowned Louvre Museum in Paris on the occasion of the French National Day.

Today, Google Doodle commemorates the birthday of Zarina Hashmi, an influential Indian American artist who would have turned 86 today. The doodle, designed by guest illustrator Tara Anand from New York, pays homage to Hashmi's artistic style by incorporating her signature geometric and minimalist abstract shapes. As per media reports, Hashmi was known for her remarkable sculptures, prints, and drawings.

Ricky Kej was one of the esteemed guests invited to the gala dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The much-anticipated event took place at the iconic Louvre Museum in Paris. Hours after the ‘Winds of Samsara’ composer shared the pictures from the event on social media and wrote, “Wow! Our Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, you constantly make all of us Indians proud! Attended the official dinner in honor of PM Modiji at the @MuseeLouvre hosted by the suave & gracious President of France @EmmanuelMacron ….

India and France will extend their ground-breaking defence cooperation in advanced aeronautical technologies by supporting the joint development of a combat aircraft engine. (A roadmap on this project will be prepared between Safran and DRDO before the end of this year)," the India-France joint communique read as quoted by ANI.  The two leaders stood in support of Safran Helicopter Engine's (France) industrial cooperation for the motorisation of heavy-lift helicopters under the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter [IMRH] programme.  A shareholders' agreement for engine development was reached between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India, and Safran Helicopter Engine, France, to facilitate the advancement of the IMRH programme, it added.

renewable energy, AI, semiconductors, and more," Modi wrote on Twitter. The Prime of India ensured that New Delhi and Paris will work together to boost the innovation and StartUp ecosystems.

Reventure Consulting and Reventure App CEO Nicholas Gerli says the housing market is in a «purgatorial» state on «Making Money.»

Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 July while addressing the gathering at Élysée Palace in Paris. He also added that India has agreed to launch India's Unified Payment Interface in France. "We have agreed to launch India's Unified Payment Interface in France," PM Modi said at the Élysée Palace.