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United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Among other things, India has called for the expansion of the permanent membership of the body, which currently includes only five countries. The reform of international institutions also featured prominently in deliberations at the G20.

Nandini Das from the UK and Kris Manjapra from the US, have earned coveted spots on the shortlist for the 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding. This prestigious international non-fiction award, valued at GBP 25,000, recognizes outstanding contributions to the public's understanding of world cultures and their interconnectedness. Nandini Das, originally from India and now a Professor of Early Modern Literature and Culture at the University of Oxford, is a finalist for her debut work, 'Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire.' Judges have commended her book as «ground-breaking» for its intricate blend of biography and historical narrative, offering fresh perspectives on the early 1600s diplomatic mission from England to India. Through her work, Das sheds light on the mutual understanding and misunderstandings between the Mughals and the English, providing valuable insights into global connections and shifting power dynamics during this pivotal period in world history. Kris Manjapra, of mixed African and Indian parentage, is a finalist for 'Black Ghost of Empire: The Long Death of Slavery and the Failure of Emancipation.' Manjapra, a Stearns Trustee Professor of History and Global Studies at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, delves into the slow demise of slavery and the disappointments of emancipation in his book. Judges have described it as a «detailed and disturbing account» of the false promise of emancipation that accompanied the formal abolition of slavery in the 19th century.

Florida has recognised November as Hindu Heritage Month. Broward County joins a list of states from across the country, including Georgia, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Virginia, etc, to commemorate Hindu heritage, culture, values, and traditions. November is a significant month for Hindus as they celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali, which falls on the 12th of the month this year. Stating that millions of Americans celebrate the festival every year, including those in the county, the recent resolution called Diwali a «time of peace, joy and new beginnings where people of all ages, especially young children, light oil lamps, burst fireworks and distribute sweets». Welcoming the move, CoHNA (Coalition of Hindus of North America), a Hindu advocacy group in the US, said on Tuesday: «The Resolution also acknowledges Hinduism as one of the world's largest and oldest religions, along with its diverse traditions, collectively known as Sanatana Dharma, with core values of acceptance, mutual respect, freedom and peace.» The resolution also acknowledged the community's contributions towards yoga, ayurveda, meditation, food, music, arts, etc has enriched the cultural fabric and have been widely adopted in American society. It highlighted that the Hindu philosophy of Vedanta and ideals such as selfless service, non-violence, etc have inspired many American intellectuals and leaders, from Martin Luther King, Jr, John D. Rockefeller, Henry David Thoreau, to Aldous Huxley, and many others.

Extra scrutiny on the consulting industry after the PwC tax leaks scandal has obliged firms to release unprecedented detail about partner pay, highlighting a disparity between the average pay of the five largest firms by revenue.

Hardik Pandya to endorse its sports drink Gatorade -the first time the sports brand will be endorsed by a cricketer. Previously, badminton player PV Sindhu and javelin star Neeraj Chopra have been associated with Gatorade. Ankit Agarwal, associate director, hydration & energy at PepsiCo India said the partnership with Pandya will help “deepen the brand’s connection with the sports, fitness and active-lifestyle community.” The cricketer is associated with over a dozen brands.

A decentralized finance (DeFi) advocacy body has petitioned the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to review a patent owned by a company it has accused of being a a “patent troll” — a firm that aims to profit from patent lawsuits.

The metaverse might feel like it's “dead” for users living in the United States but the industry is thriving throughout Asia, says The Sandbox co-founder and COO, Sebastien Borget.

The hackers behind cryptocurrency casino Stake’s $41 million hack have shifted another $328,000 million worth of Polygon (MATIC) and Binance Coin (BNB) tokens — its latest moves following the Sept. 4 exploit, according to blockchain security firm CertiK.

wealth management, which helps clients allocate assets, minimise tax bills and plan for retirement—typically for an annual fee of 1% of invested assets. Firms are piling into the business, spurred by the prospect of profits that will only become juicier as the world gets richer. Could it be good for clients, too? The wealth industry has long been highly fragmented.

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Noida. As per a TOI report, he remained in the hideout while police tirelessly searched for Singh. The police even dispatched a team to Nepal, suspecting that he might attempt to flee the country, given his British passport. According to the police timeline, Renu's was murdered between 9:30 am and 10:00 am on Sunday.

Elon Musk's Starlink is likely to get approval from the telecom ministry to start offering its services in India. A report by The Times of India while quoting sources noted, "A high-level meeting is slated for later this month and Starlink's proposal for a global mobile personal communication by satellite (GMPCS) services licence is expected to be taken up there," "The meeting is likely to give an approval to the proposal, though we cannot rule out certain last-minute hiccups that may cause some more delays." the report added.

Everton Football Club is close to an agreement to be acquired by 777 Partners following months of talks between the parties, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023 has been building up for some time. Fans across India are hoping that ‘conservative’ India can lift the trophy after 12 years on home soil. India triumphed over Sri Lanka in the 2011 Cricket World Cup.

Google will confront a threat to its dominant search engine beginning Tuesday when federal regulators launch an attempt to dismantle its internet empire in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century

Justin Trudeau and his delegation are facing travel disruptions in India as their official aircraft developed technical issues, leaving them stranded in Delhi. The situation is causing uncertainty and may result in Trudeau's return to Canada being delayed. The 30-year-old aircraft, an Airbus A310, was scheduled to transport Trudeau and his team back to Canada from Delhi on Sunday night.

“We believe that the Fed might take a pause in the September meeting and continue to remain data dependent,” says Devang Shah, Co-Head Fixed Income, Axis Mutual Fund. In an interview with ETMarkets, Shah, said: “Expectations of a slowdown have now been pushed towards the next year given the strong macroeconomic picture and markets now expect interest rates to remain elevated. The RBI may consider a rate cut cycle in April – June 2024” Edited excerpts:The market seems to be finding some resistance at higher levels – What is your take on markets at current?Considering the growth inflation dynamics, we believe that we have already seen the peak of the growth cycle and the near-term peak on inflation. A large part of the first half of government borrowing is behind us.

The MCX October gold futures were trading up by Rs 35 or 0.06% from the Monday closing price at Rs 58,965 per 10 gram on the MCX while the December Silver futures were trading at Rs 72,160 per kg, higher by Rs 218 or 0.30%. On Comex, Gold futures were trading at $1,946 per troy ounce on Tuesday, down by $1.20 or 0.06% while Silver futures were at $23.445, higher by $0.062 or 0.270%. The October Gold futures had ended with gains of Rs 40 or 0.07% per 10 gram at Rs 58,938 on Monday while the December Silver futures closed lower at Rs 71,940, down by Rs 377 per kg or 0.53%. Expert Anuj Gupta, Head Commodity & Currency, HDFC Securities said that the market was awaiting the US economic data and FOMC decision on interest rates, later this month while adding that profit booking in dollar index from higher levels was also the reason why gold is steady. «For trading gold may trade between $1,910 to $1,930 levels and on the MCX it may trade between Rs 58,500 and Rs 59,300 levels with broadly mixed trend,» he added.. Prithviraj Kothari, MD & CEO of RiddiSiddhi Bullions Limited (RSBL) said that a higher-than-expected monthly reading may encourage hawkish Fed bets and further weigh down on gold.

Sanjiv Bhasin, Director, IIFL Securities, says “there was the milestone of 20,000 and that has been breached. Now it is going to be stock and sector specific but ownership of stocks is what makes wealth and that is why one has to just stay put. So, yes, four-five names are there which can still outperform and help us enjoy the party.”You had told us just a few days ago that Nifty@20,000 is likely to happen in September and here it is.Yes, good you remembered. I told you it will come in the next week itself and it has come faster than I thought. It tells you that the feeling of missing out (FOMO) is humongous and after the huge rally we have had in power/defence/PSUs, it is the turn of the index heavyweights and this is just starting.

economic downturn last year too, as he expressed the same concerns around central banks and the Ukraine conflict. However, the US economy is in good shape at present despite aggressive rate hikes by the US Fed. Many economists believe the US will avoid a recession.

Joe Biden's administration over its decision of prisoner swap with Iran. The US cleared the way for $6 billion in proceeds to be returned to Iran and agreed to release five Iranians as a part of a secretly negotiated deal. The deal will clear the way for five American citizens detained in Iran to return home, according to a report published by Bloomberg. Secretary of State Antony Blinken notified Congress on Monday of a waiver that will let German, Irish, Qatari, South Korean, and Swiss banks transfer the $6 billion from South Korea without fear of running afoul of US sanctions.