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ALSO READ: Mukesh Ambani & Nita Ambani to host Anant-Radhika's 2nd pre-wedding bash? Check the date, venue and guest list hereEarlier, celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Salman Khan, MS Dhoni, and others were seen at Mumbai's private airport on Monday. They would be the guests at a a luxury cruise that will embark on a picturesque 4,380-kilometre journey from Italy to the South of France and back, reported Hindustan Times.ALSO READ: Bill Gates congratulates Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant, says Jamnagar pre-wedding event gave him excuse to...1) The second pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant will take place in Italy between 28 May to 1 June.2) Around 800 guests will mark the presence in the a luxury cruise liner, reported Deccan Chronicle.3) The luxury cruise in Europe will sail for a picturesque 4,380 kilometre journey from Italy to the South of France and back.4) The celebration will start with a welcome lunch, followed by a 'Starry Night'- themed evening gala on 29 May.ALSO READ: Video: Mark Zuckerberg gets impressed with Anant Ambani’s Richard Mille watch; wife Priscilla Chan says, ‘Want that’5) The guests will land in Rome for a tourist day out on 31 May and they will land in Cannes for a masquerade bash on 31 May.

With the dollar on the rise, American tourists can outspend the locals in some of the world’s top travel spots. Visitors to Asia, South America and Eastern Europe are upgrading their accommodations and enjoying fine dining at prices that can’t be matched back home. The strong dollar, bolstered by high interest rates and a strong economy, allows those who normally scour for budget deals to feel rich enough to reserve tables at Michelin-recommended restaurants.

Ambani wedding can never have just one lavish pre-wedding celebration! After becoming the talk of the town with a grand three-day pre-wedding festivity in Jamnagar, Gujarat in January, the first family of India Inc. is ready to host another magnificent pre-wedding event for their youngest son Anant, and his fiancee Radhika Merchant. The itinerary of this event has now been revealed. According to aTimes Of India report, the second event will take place on a cruise in Italy and France. On Monday Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani were seen boarding a flight to Italy from Mumbai’s Kalina airport. Several celebs such as Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, MS Dhoni, Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh were spotted at the airport too. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming event:

The remains of an unknown soldier who fought during World War One was returned from France to his home in St. John’s Newfoundland Saturday.

China’s engagement in the global system of commerce was roundly criticized by Group of Seven finance chiefs in a show of unity accompanied by a threat of further escalation. The club of rich-world ministers and central bankers concluded its gathering in the Italian lakeside town of Stresa on Saturday with a communique that cited the world’s second-biggest economy by name and accused the country of hurting the economies of its trade partners. “While reaffirming our interest in a balanced and reciprocal collaboration, we express concerns about China’s comprehensive use of non-market policies and practices that undermines our workers, industries, and economic resilience,” they said. “We will continue to monitor the potential negative impacts of overcapacity and will consider taking steps to ensure a level playing field.”

Schuyler Jones, a globe-trotting American anthropologist and adventurer whose exploits drew comparisons to iconic movie character Indiana Jones, has died. He was 94. Jones' stepdaughter, Cassandra Da'Luz Vieira-Manion, posted on her Facebook page that Jones died on May 17. She said she had been taking care of him for the last six years and «truly thought he might live forever.» «He was a fascinating man who lived a lot of life around the world,» she wrote.

Paris: Carlos Alcaraz made a bold statement to his opponents on Sunday at Roland Garros, easily defeating JJ Wolf in his opening match of the French Open 2024. In exactly one hour and fifty-one minutes, Alcaraz wrapped up a 6-1, 6-2, 6-1 victory against Wolf on Court Philippe-Chatrier. A player who had been out of action for more than three weeks due to a right forearm injury would find confidence restored after the Spaniard's easy victory at the clay-court major.

Tennis fans worldwide eagerly await the return of Rafael Nadal to the storied clay courts of Roland-Garros. The "King of Clay" embarks on what might be his final campaign at the French Open, aiming to extend his record with a potential 15th title. The journey to Paris has been arduous for the 37-year-old Spaniard, but his determination to compete on his beloved surface remains unshaken.

Gemini is designed to assist with drafting messages, brainstorming, event planning, or simply engaging in entertaining conversations. Its responses are optimized for brevity. Unlike Google Assistant in the now-defunct Google Allo, Gemini is strictly for one-on-one interactions and cannot be incorporated into group chats.The feature supports Gemini Extensions such as Workspace (@Gmail, etc.), @YouTube, and @GoogleMaps, though the YouTube Music extension is notably absent.

Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country is proud of director Payal Kapadia who became the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival for her film "All We Imagine as Light". He also said through her remarkable talent the FTII alumnus has given a «glimpse of the rich creativity in India». «India is proud of Payal Kapadia for her historic feat of winning the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for her work 'All We Imagine as Light'. An alumnus of FTII, her remarkable talent continues to shine on the global stage, giving a glimpse of the rich creativity in India. This prestigious accolade not only honours her exceptional skills but also inspires a new generation of Indian filmmakers,» Modi said in a post on X. «All We Imagine As Light», which marks Kapadia's feature directorial debut, won the Grand Prix, the second-most prestigious prize of the festival after the Palme d'Or at the closing ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday night.

India has recorded a trade deficit, the difference between imports and exports, with nine of its top 10 trading partners, including China, Russia, Singapore, and Korea, in 2023-24, according to official data. The data also showed that the deficit with China, Russia, Korea, and Hong Kong increased in the last fiscal compared to 2022-23, while the trade gap with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Indonesia, and Iraq narrowed. The trade deficit with China rose to USD 85 billion, Russia to USD 57.2 billion, Korea to USD 14.71 billion and Hong Kong to USD 12.2 billion in 2023-24 against USD 83.2 billion, USD 43 billion, USD 14.57 billion and USD 8.38 billion, respectively, in 2022-23. China has emerged as India's largest trading partner with USD 118.4 billion of two-way commerce in 2023-24, edging past the US.

death toll from a Russian strike on a hardware superstore in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv rose to 11 Sunday, the regional governor said, with President Volodymyr Zelensky condemning the attack as «vile». «Unfortunately, the death toll at 'Epitsentr' has increased to 11 people,» Kharkiv regional governor Oleg Synegubov said on Telegram, referring to the store hit on Saturday. Earlier, he said six people had «died on the spot», 40 were wounded and 16 were missing after two guided Russian bombs hit the store.

RAFA: My Story, coach “Uncle Toni" tells co-author John Carlin about what he says to his nephew on days when his body won’t stop hurting. “I say to him, ‘Look, you’ve got two roads to choose from: tell yourself you’ve had enough and we leave, or be prepared to suffer and keep going’." Nadal leaves nothing except other men in ruins. And even those up there in tennis’ rarefied air, who know pain, who’ve endured themselves, who live this ascetic life, they can’t fully comprehend it.

China's engagement in the global system of commerce was roundly criticised by Group of Seven finance chiefs in a show of unity accompanied by a threat of further escalation. The club of rich-world ministers and central bankers concluded its gathering in the Italian lakeside town of Stresa on Saturday with a communique that cited the world's second-biggest economy by name and accused the country of hurting the economies of its trade partners.

Rafael Nadal said Saturday that it is likely he is appearing at the French Open for the final time but cautioned it was «not 100% certain».

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet his Chinese counterpart, the Pentagon announced Friday, after Beijing carried out war games around Taiwan in a sign to the US-backed democracy's new leader.

European Union tech regulators to ensure that Google takes their views into account, and not just large intermediaries, when making changes to comply with landmark tech rules.

OpenAI will start using news content from News Corp. as part of a multiyear deal between the two companies

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is rejecting a global wealth tax proposal championed by Brazil and supported by France and other G20 countries.

House representatives from both political parties are calling on the SEC to approve applications for Ether spot ETFs, with the key decision expected later today.

A group of bipartisan House representatives urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler in a May 22 letter to approve spot Ether ETPs following the House’s successful FIT21 vote on Wednesday.