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Chennai in the 1980s might have seemed an unlikely place to sample kvass and kimchi. Yet for one evening every year the Russian drink brewed from bread and the spicy fermented Korean cabbage was available to anyone willing to buy them for the benefit of charity. August 22 marks Madras Day, when the city was founded in 1639. It has grown from a one-day event to a full month celebrating the city’s often overlooked past.

relay team caused a sensation at the World Athletics Championships here finishing second behind the United States in the semifinal heat, setting the Asian Record and qualifying for the final. As the contestants went into the final leg of the first semifinal in the men's 4x400m relay race on Saturday, there was a buzz in the stadium as India went neck-and-neck with the USA for the finish line. Though the USA team of Trevor Bassitt, Matthew Boling, Christopher Bailey and Justin Robinson eventually pulled ahead to win the heat in 2:58.47, India held on to second in an Asian Record of 2:59.05. The Indian quartet of Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammad Ajmal Variathodi and Rajes Ramesh came up with a superb race to set a new Asian record, dipping below 3 minutes. The Indian team improved on the previous mark of 2:29.51 set by Japan in last year's World Championship in Eugene, USA. On Saturday, India was followed by Great Britain and Botswana, both clocking 2:59.42.

reliance on China for revenues. In 2021 the 200 biggest multinationals in America, Europe and Japan made 13% of their sales in the country, earning $700bn. Tesla is more exposed still, making around a fifth of its sales in China; Qualcomm, a chipmaker, makes a staggering two-thirds.

PTI, Ramaswamy said, “The US is economically dependent on China today, but with a stronger relationship with India, it becomes easier to declare independence from that Chinese relationship." Biden Administration’s point person for South Asia has earlier said that the US wants to be part of India's economic miracle. “We want to be part of your economic miracle," Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu had told PTI. “We strongly support India's goal to grow its economy in an inclusive way.

Global trade volumes will grow at a “moderate pace” in the third quarter of the year, continuing the uptick from the prior period after two quarters of decline, the World Trade Organization said. The WTO’s periodic goods barometer jumped to 99.1 from the previous reading of 95.6 announced in May, the Geneva-based organization said in a report published Thursday. The baseline of 100 indicates growth over the next quarter that’s in line with medium-term trends. High commodity prices, tighter monetary conditions, and anemic import demand have weighed on global trade volumes, the report said.

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Japan's fisheries agency said on Saturday fish tested in waters around the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant did not contain detectable levels of the radioactive isotope tritium, Kyodo news service reported. Nets were set up on Thursday when plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) began releasing treated radioactive water into the Pacific, angering fishermen and many others in Japan, alarming consumers in neighbouring countries and prompting China to ban Japanese aquatic products. The agency plans to announce test results daily.

Powell at Jackson Hole. U.S. yields stabilised below 14-year highs.

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery rose 78 cents to $79.83 a barrel Friday

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JSW Steel is looking to pick up a 20 to 40% stake in the metallurgical coal unit of Canada's Teck Resources, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing the Indian steel producer's chairman, Sajjan Jindal. India's biggest steel producer intends to bid for 20% to 40% of Elk Valley Resources Ltd., a unit of the Canadian company, Jindal said.

Japan's decision to release more than 1 million metric tons of radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear plant has garnered severe criticism prompting concern over safety and contamination. Japan had repeatedly reiterated that the water has been treated so that it does not harm the environment. Fukushima nuclear plant bears testimony to one of the most catastrophic nuclear meltdowns in history.

Tata Steel Special Economic Zone (TSSEZL) for 343 acres land to set up a green hydrogen and green ammonia project at Gopalpur Industrial Park (GIP) in Odisha. ACME Group plans to partner with Japan's IHI Corporation for this project, a company statement said. The Group plans to set up a nearly 1.3 MTPA green ammonia production facility at GIP.

Renewable energy firm ACME Group on Friday said it has signed a land agreement with Tata Steel Special Economic Zone (TSSEZL) for 343 acres for its green hydrogen and green ammonia project at the Gopalpur Industrial Park in Odisha. The company plans to set up a 1.3 MTPA green ammonia production facility. This green ammonia will be produced from green hydrogen, and the production facilities will be powered by renewable power, the company said in a statement.

Ethereum (ETH) is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and the most widely used platform for smart contracts and decentralized applications. Ethereum has been undergoing a major upgrade called Ethereum 2.0, which aims to improve its scalability, security, and energy efficiency. Ethereum 2.0 is expected to be fully launched by the end of 2023, which could boost the demand and value of Ethereum (ETH).

Friday the 25th of August – The PEPE price is falling as allegations of a rug-pull undermine its value, but traders are shifting funds into new meme coin Sonik Coin, which is surging towards the $500,000 in its presale.

Epic Games’ video game, the Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4, has been known to users for a while now. Reports say that the official story and/or Battle Pass trailer will be revealed during the Fortnite downtime. But there are some teasers and leaks on social media.

world economy in 1978, it became the most spectacular growth story in history. Farm reform, industrialisation and rising incomes lifted nearly 800m people out of extreme poverty. Having produced just a tenth as much as America in 1980, China’s economy is now about three-quarters the size.

The co-branded credit-card aims to become one of the most rewarding travel cards in India. Users can avail the benefits offered by both the brands with this credit card. They will also get benefits such as priority late checkout, exclusive member rates, Marriott Bonvoy bonus points and much more.

Also read: Kerala: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan releases additional textbooks to reintroduce portions deleted by NCERT The Chief Minister had previously announced on June 7, 2023, that the breakfast programme would be extended to all 31,008 government primary schools across both urban and rural areas of Tamil Nadu. This expansion is aimed at benefiting 15.75 lakh primary students.

Indian market in just a few days. The renowned Japanese automaker has unveiled the 2024 Lexus LM for India, offering both four and seven-seater variants and showcasing a range of pioneering features, all designed to enhance the overall travel experience. The 2024 four-seater version of the Lexus LM offers an elevated level of luxury and personalization.