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Professional community platform LinkedIn is set to launch its video offering in India, to tap into the burgeoning opportunity in the short-form video market which currently is worth $5.5 billion. LinkedIn has observed a 60% increase in video uploads in India, compared with 45% globally, which has given it the confidence that video could open new frontiers of engagement on the platform related to knowledge sharing, career coaching and professional development, LinkedIn vice-president of product management Gyanda Sachdeva told ET.

Ralf Schumacher, one of the veteran legendary Formula 1 stars and brother of another F1 champ Michael Schumacher has come out as gay in a rather emotional social media post, according to The Mirror UK post. Ralf had been married for 14 years to his ex-wife Cora before being seen with a man by the sea in a recent post. Ralf posted the picture on social media with the caption: «The most beautiful thing is life is when you have the right partner by your side with whom you can share everything.» His fans were really moved by this emotional post.

trailer for 'Anora,' a romantic dramedy directed by Sean Baker. The film stars Mikey Madison and won the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

A $200 million injection of growth equity is already driving acquisitions for a tech-enabled financial services firm that focuses exclusively on the needs of medical professionals.

IT sector undergoes significant transformations, India remains a pivotal hub for talent, adeptly navigating the tectonic shifts shaping the industry. In the June quarter alone, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) added 5,452 employees, pushing its total headcount to 606,998. The company plans to hire approximately 40,000 freshers in the current financial year, continuing its robust recruitment drive. Milind Lakkad, TCS's CHRO, underscored India's enduring appeal for talent amidst diverse skill requirements and geopolitical challenges elsewhere. «India is the destination for talent, and that is not going to change in the near future,» Lakkad affirmed. He emphasized TCS's initiatives to bridge academia-industry gaps through extensive reskilling and upskilling programs, uniquely positioned at scale. «I am very confident about a positive way forward for Indian talent,» Lakkad added, optimistic about future achievements.

Spain's Euro 2024 final winner against England on Sunday but La Roja's triumph was inspired from start to finish by explosive wingers Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal. The youngsters have been key on their side's run to the final in Berlin and combined to send Spain ahead against England, a moment that felt fitting given their supreme summer. Williams' well-taken strike gave Spain a deserved lead and the duo both came close to extending it before Cole Palmer's equaliser for England.

CBS has revealed the premiere date for 'NCIS: Origins,' marking the return of the beloved franchise with a new prequel series. Fans can now look forward to its debut on October 21.

One of the major steps taken by many tech companies is building diversity initiatives to have an inclusive workforce. In fact, a recent Foundit report said the tech sector was among the top industries that showed the maximum spike in diversity job postings. However, the 2024 Compensation and Benefits Survey by ANSR and Talent500 reveals that 65% of respondents think there is a significant gender-based pay gap, with 56% noting disparities of at least 25% in compensation levels across different roles.

To be healthy is to find the right way to die. This may involve dying later than sooner, but this is only a popular part of it. The right way to die is to be full of life, until the end, the best we can be using the cards we have been dealt.

I have a B.Tech. from IIT, Bombay, an MBA from IIM, Lucknow, and a CFA charter from the CFA Institute. My wife, a PhD from IIT, Bombay, is an educational consultant, and my daughter, who graduated from NLS, Bangalore, is an advocate. I was born and raised in Mumbai. How did you land up in this job?

Nischa Shah's career shift began in 2022, where she worked as an investment banker in London, earning $256,000 annually at Credit Agricole. Despite financial success, Shah felt unfulfilled, lacking both challenge and intellectual stimulation in her role. «I wanted to find a way to help other people whilst getting paid for it, and what I was doing in banking was helping corporations, sovereign governments,» Shah explained in an interview with CNBC. In January 2023, Shah took a bold leap, leaving her lucrative banking career to pursue YouTube full-time. Her decision stemmed from a desire to explore personal finance education and empower others through digital content.

A pair of government regulators slapped Citigroup with a $135.6 million fine on Wednesday, saying the bank has made insufficient progress in resolving longstanding internal control and risk issues

LEGO Ideas is currently on a roll, with some amazing toy set reveals across 2024. and the upcoming new one has also been revealed, which is the LEGO Ideas Jaws set, a creation by Johnny Campbell. According to reports, LEGO Ideas has released a trailer of the upcoming Jaws set that shows the dangerous shark prowling under the ocean.

A national financial advisor and investment management firm has hired an experienced leader to enhance its estate planning capabilities.

Release Date 'Elite,' a Spanish series on Netflix, is set to release its eighth and final season on July 26. The show, which started in 2018, follows three working-class students attending an elite high school on scholarships and their interactions with their wealthy classmates.

Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team, according to a statement by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah on social media platform X. Shah expressed confidence in Gambhir's ability to lead Team India forward, citing his deep understanding of modern cricket dynamics and his successful career across various roles. Following the announcement, Gautam Gambhir also posted on social media, «India is my identity and serving my country has been the greatest privilege of my life. I’m honoured to be back, albeit wearing a different hat. But my goal is the same as it has always been, to make every Indian proud. The men in blue shoulder the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians and I will do everything in my power to make these dreams come true!»

Andy Murray has been in the headlines sometime before the run-up to Wimbledon 2024 as he was facing injury issues, after which, he decided to drop out of the men's singles draw on Tuesday. According to a previous ET report, Andy Murray was still recovering from a back injury, which led him to take this call of dropping out of Wimbledon men's singles. In his place, another player became the 'lucky loser' and qualified for the first round of Wimbledon 2024.

Julia Roberts, in an interview with 'British Vogue' in January, said that she is still attractive at the age of 56. When asked about her young appearance, the Oscar winner joked that it was due to her loving spouse, Danny Moder, strong genes, and a full life. She showed her sincere satisfaction and her faith in his kindness and affection. Their 22-year marriage, however, is facing serious difficulties. Danny and Julia are at a crossroads even though they celebrated their anniversary on July 4.

Kim Kardashian revealed a startling injury. The 43-year-old reality TV personality disclosed that she snapped off her fingertip, calling the agony «more excruciating than giving birth.» This comes after several months of seeing her with bandages on her hands, as per the reports of 'Metro.co.uk'.

Chorlton is set to leave the asset manager to join M&G Investments as CIO of fixed income in Q4 2024, succeeding Jim Leaviss, who is leaving the latter after 27 years to pursue a career in academia. Schroders said Chorlton's role will not be directly replaced, but instead a leadership team will be created instead for the fixed income division. The team will comprise of head of global unconstrained fixed income Julien Houdain; head of credit, Europe, Patrick Vogel; head of US multi-sector fixed income Lisa Hornby; head of emerging market debt and commodities Abdallah Guezour; global he...

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the richest sportsmen globally since his stellar career has seen some amazing multi-million dollar transfer deals, including brand endorsements that were worth handsome packages. The former Real Madrid star and ace Portugal national team striker owns villas, brands and much more, which have made his net worth exponential. However, there is a little-known Romanian sportsman, who is richer than even this footballing legend.