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The American India Foundation, catalyzing social and economic change in India for the past 22 years, organized the annual education knowledge event - ‘PRAशिक्षा’ - Learning Beyond Boundaries’ at Silver Oak, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi this week. PRAशिक्षा demonstrated the power of collaboration in facilitating continued access to quality education for children affected by distressed migration, while addressing issues of governance and systemic transformation. Helmed by AIF’s award-winning flagship education initiative – The Learning and Migration Program (LAMP), ‘PRAशिक्षा’ brought together 120 sectoral experts, government officials, policymakers, and academicians, to cogitate pathways that create better access to education for children in displacement-prone regions of the country, especially those affected by climate-induced displacement, children with disabilities, and those living in red-light areas. The eminent speakers and delegates consisted of Mr. Shashi Prakash Jha-IAS & Director, Department of Women and Child Development & Social Welfare, Government of Jharkhand; Dr. Samiron Borad & Ms. Kabita Deka - Inspector of Schools, Assam Education Service (AES-I), Government of Assam; Dr. Hariprasad GV, Senior Lecturer, DIET, Shimoga, Chief Consultant, NSC - TSG, Ministry of Education, Karnataka, Government of India; Mr. Benoy Peter Co-founder and Executive Director, Centre for Migration and Inclusive Development; Dr. Vinita Yadav, Professor, Department of Regional Planning at the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi; Ms. Gazal Raina, AVP Sustainability, Global Business Services Pvt Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank; Mr. Joshy Jose, Director, Learning and Migration Program, AIF; Mr. Robin Sarkar, Project

The XRP price has gained by a very slight 0.2% in the past 24 hours, as speculation emerges that Ripple is preparing for a possible initial public offering in the US.

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Click here! A study by the National Institutes of Health involving 33,500 women in the US, suggested that women who use straightening products often face more than twice the risk of developing uterine cancer than those who do not, and they also have a harder time conceiving a baby. The study also noted that roughly 60% of the participants who reported using straighteners in the previous year were self-identified Black women.

Polycab India Ltd that has seen its share prices have doubled over last one year to 52 week highs seen on Tuesday. The Strong growth in wires and cables business being lifted by strong government infrastructure push and good real estate demand has been one of the key reasons for this investor confidence on Polycab. Polycab reported profit for the quarter ending September at ₹4,255.68 crore attributable to shareholders of the company) saw a sharp rise of 58.8% compared to ₹2,679.68 crore in the year-ago quarter.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. single-family homebuilding rebounded sharply in September, boosted by demand for new construction amid a dearth of previously owned homes, but the highest mortgage rates in nearly 23 years could slow momentum.

USD/JPY, one of the year’s favorite currency plays, could be on track to a 36-year high in favor of the US dollar, though the Japanese component of the pair could regain some strength in the near term.

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Some stocks have consistently outperformed the S&P 500 index over the past five fiscal years, with a particularly strong showing in the last quarter of the year.

China's semiconductor industry, Chinese manufacturers of tools used to make chips are benefiting, with orders from the country's foundries accelerating in recent months. Domestic equipment manufacturers, such as toolmaker Naura and etching equipment maker AMEC, are winning a much higher proportion of tenders from Chinese foundries than in previous years, as chipmakers race to replace foreign-made equipment with domestically made alternatives, research showed.

While the term “fake news” has been floating around for a while, the phrase was given new life and popularity when former United States President Donald Trump turned it into a viral campaign slogan. “Fake news” eventually became a generation-defining meme, and this is likely because there is a certain truth to the phrase that resonates with the public to this day.

Investing.com — U.S. futures slipped lower Wednesday, as investors digested heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as well as the ongoing quarterly earnings results.

Abbott (NYSE:ABT) shares are up more than 2% premarket Wednesday after the company reported earnings, topping consensus expectations.

In recent weeks, the Middle East has plunged into its most significant conflict in decades. The catalyst for Israel's military action was a series of brutal Hamas terrorist attacks and rocket fire, primarily affecting civilians.

asset management firm Neo Group has raised $35 million as part of its latest round of funding from Peak XV Partners. The round marks one of the bigger growth cheques that Peak XV has written this year after separating from its US-franchise Sequoia Capital, amidst an ongoing funding winter.

A space station by 2035, and a manned mission to the moon by 2040 are among the objectives listed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the run-up to the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) test flight for a first manned mission. This would put India into a very exclusive club. The Gaganyaan is due to start with the first of at least three un-crewed tests of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle, which will be launched on 21 October.

Strength in base metals and battery metals stocks helped Canada’s main stock index eke out a small gain, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.

Gold jumped to the highest level in four weeks as the intensifying conflict in the Middle East bolstered haven demand, with hopes for a diplomatic resolution deteriorating after a deadly explosion in Gaza.

Health insurance premiums jumped this year amid a post-pandemic spike in costs of care, adding to the burden on employers and workers as inflation erodes broader buying power.

US President Joe Biden landed in Israel on Wednesday to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The meeting comes after a series of terror attacks against Israel by militant group Hamas on October 7. Mint breaks down what’s at stake.

₹2,411.7 crore, helped by robust order bookings. In the same quarter last year, the IT player's revenue was at ₹2,048.6 crore. Sequentially, the company's revenue grew 3.9 per cent.