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Netflix's «One Piece» Season 1, although covering only a portion of the vast One Piece anime, managed to lay the groundwork for a rich and expansive world. The live-action series gave a nod to crucial characters and organizations from Eiichiro Oda's manga, notably the Seven Warlords of the Sea, also known as the Shichibukai.

Yuko Kishida to IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, several top foreign dignitaries donned traditional Indian ensembles at the G-20 Dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday night. For the special occasion, all guests were dressed to the nines. Many opted to embrace Indian fashion in special ways. IMF Chief Georgieva arrived at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi for the G-20 Dinner in a purple ethnic suit that she paired with a golden dupatta. She looked exquisite in Indian wear. Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's wife Yuko Kishida wore a beautiful green saree.

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have surfaced, shedding light on new design elements and color choices. According to GSM Arena, the iPhone 15, set to be available in both vanilla and Pro models, has generated significant interest. The vanilla iPhone 15 will be offered in classic black and white, along with three fresh pastel shades: yellow, pink/red, and blue. The phone's chassis retains its aluminum construction and brushed finish, offering a sense of familiarity.

Travelers to Greece’s popular island destinations will face disruptions next week because of a 24-hour strike by ferry crews on Sept. 13

John Maczynski. John's illustrious 37-year tenure in the BPO realm has carved out a niche of excellence. Having collaborated with titans like Allstate, New York Life, Liberty Mutual, Assurant, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, he brings a repository of knowledge and strategic acumen to the table.

Former FTX executive Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to criminal charges stemming from the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange.

The GoPro Hero 12 Black has been recently launched in India. It features HDR support for 5.3K and 4K videos, a vertical capture mode, improved HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization, GP Log + LUTS, wireless audio recording, and supports up to four Bluetooth devices. Equipped with the GP2 processor and a 1/1.9-inch sensor, it has a longer-lasting 1,720mAh battery and a wider 177-degree field of view with the Max Lens Mod 2.0.

Deerpath Capital, a US-based lender, has tapped Australian superannuation funds and family offices for a potential $US2 billion ($3.1 billion) fundraising effort.

Reliance Retail Ltd is set to broaden distribution of its sportswear brand, Performax, by reaching out to small retail shops, departmental stores, and stand-alone outlets, and increase its network to 20,000-plus outlets, said a senior company executive. It also seeks to grow its business fivefold within two years, positioning itself as a competitor to Puma and Reebok, said Akhilesh Prasad, the president and chief executive officer of Reliance Retail–Fashion and Lifestyle, in an interview.

Indore claimed the top spot in the government's clean air survey, followed by Agra and Thane, the Union Environment Ministry said on Thursday. Conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the «Swachh Vayu Survekshan» ranks cities based on the execution of activities approved under the city action plan and air quality in 131 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). In the million-plus population category, Madhya Pradesh's Indore secured the first position, closely pursued by Agra (Uttar Pradesh) and Thane (Maharashtra). The second category, covering cities with populations ranging from 3 to 10 lakh, witnessed Amravati in Maharashtra clinching the top rank, with Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh and Guntur in Andhra Pradesh following it. Parwanoo in Himachal Pradesh stood out in the third category, featuring cities with populations below 3 lakhs, while Kala Amb in the hill state and Angul in Odisha took the second and third place, respectively. The NCAP stands as a national-level strategy, aiming for a 20 to 30 percent reduction in PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations by 2024, with a reference base year of 2017.

Blue Zones released. In the docuseries, Dan Buettner, author and National Geographic fellow, takes a look at five areas in the world – the Blue Zones – where people have the highest life expectancy. He aims to learn the secret to a healthy and long life from the people in these areas. From what he learned from people who have lived a 100 years on this planet, Buettner created the Blue Zones diet.

Giles Broadbent has passed away at the age of 51. His family revealed in a statement on Thursday, September 7 that he had died after a «short illness». Giles Broadbent was a member of the band Stringfever. Not only for the band, Broadbent was famous for leading orchestras at West End. He had led acclaimed shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Phantom of the Opera and My Fair Lady, to name a few. The four member band Stringfever was formed in 2003 with Broadbent's younger brothers, Ralph and Neal, and their cousin Graham. «Although Giles had not been well recently, we as a family are still in shock at his passing,» said his family in a statement shared on Instagram. Broadbent had studied at the Royal Academy of Music. In 2015, Ralph and he were awarded the prestigious title of 'Associate of the Royal Academy of Music' or ARAM.

A couple of months ago, in this article, I argued that one characteristic of higher-inflation environments is that the volatility of inflation numbers is also high.

Crab fishermen in Alaska have been scrambling to stay afloat after two years of the Bering Sea fishery being closed or severely curtailed due to plummeting crab numbers

leadership in the G20 and extended their best wishes. They also congratulated India on the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission. Kumar mentioned that PM Modi engaged in comprehensive discussions, covering various areas such as connectivity, maritime cooperation, digital transformation, trade and the economy, environment, health, and traditional medicine.

Apple aims for a true black color rather than dark grey or blue. While not guaranteed to become products, it showcases Apple's creative exploration of design possibilities, suggested the report. The California based tech giant has recently received a patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a technology called "Anodised part having a matte black appearance," as initially reported by PatentlyApple.

climate change. The Chennai High-Level Principles for a Sustainable and Resilient Blue Economy focus on keeping our oceans healthy. A global ecosystem for clean and green hydrogen will emerge from our presidency, along with a Green Hydrogen Innovation Centre.

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By Brendan Pierson

Grid constraints, the still high cost of green technology and planning delays are holding up $18 trillion worth of investments needed to reach global 2030 climate goals, making any rapid energy transition increasingly unlikely. 

Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, billionaire businessman Anand Mahindra decided to share his learning from the festival. The Chairman of Mahindra Group took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share with his more than 10.7 million followers on the platform. The 69-year-old, who is known for his relatable and candid interaction with his fans on the social networking platform, said that teamwork can help individuals reach greater limits. Wishing his fans a «Happy Janmashtami,» the auto boss said that nothing is impossible when people are united. His tweet read, «Working as a team, we formed a pyramid that reached the moon.