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US tech stocks are not only a bet on innovation but also a possible hedge against inflation, according to some respondents in the latest Bloomberg Markets Live Pulse survey. Gold, the haven of choice for decades, is still seen as the best safeguard against the risk of rising prices, according to 46% of survey participants. But nearly a third said the tech behemoths are their first pick for the role.

bullet train, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that it will help in decongestion and fasten the pace of urbanization. He was speaking at an event titled 'India's Vishwabandhu Approach to Global Relations' at the Constitution Club in Mumbai on Monday. Addressing the event, Jaishankar said, "Piyush Goyal and I worked on and a few years ago we decided that we will work with Japan on the bullet train...people think what is special in a bullet train, it is just a train, it will go a little bit faster."

Kima, which describes itself as an asset-agnostic, peer-to-peer money transfer and payment protocol, has secured a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority to fund the plan.The startup and the FinSec lab will focus on developing a use case linking traditional financial instruments, such as bank accounts and credit cards, to DeFi protocols, platforms, and services.The collaboration aims to expand on Kima’s existing payment protocol — which facilitates direct money transfers via blockchain and bank accounts without using smart contracts.As part of the project, FinSec will operate a Kima node and serve as a stakeholder in its burgeoning cross-ecosystem network.

Their importance lies not only in their capacity to generate clean electricity but also in their versatility, offering solutions for a myriad of applications, from residential rooftops to vast commercial installations. As the demand for renewable energy grows, selecting the best solar panels ensures reliable performance and long-term savings on energy costs. More than just a technology, solar panels represent a tangible step towards the commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable world.

Google I/O 2024 is just around the corner, scheduled to start this year on Tuesday in Mountain View, California. This year's event promises a deep dive into Google's latest innovations, with a focus on software updates, AI advancements, and more. Here's a rundown of the key details you should know.

Exciting news is coming for the cryptocurrency market as $GTAI, a token of GT Protocol, is preparing to get listed on a new CEX in just 2 days. After its successful debut on top platforms like Bybit, Kucoin, Gate.io, MEXC, HTX, and Bitget, $GTAI has emerged as one of the most promising token launches of 2024.

forex robot trading tool designed to enhance market efficiency and profitability. This solution leverages sophisticated algorithms to analyse market data in real-time, allowing traders to capitalize on fleeting opportunities with precision and speed. This latest advancement in trading technology marks a significant milestone in the quest for greater trading efficiency.

Arriving as one of the most innovative crypto projects of this year, BlastUP has blasted past the $5.9  million mark in its ongoing presale.

BlastUP ($BLP) is a community-backed and trusted launchpad, connecting users to early-stage and new projects on the Blast ecosystem. The platform lets users bridge ETH from Ethereum to the Blast blockchain and offers native yield for ETH and other stablecoins.

Pink Piggy, the latest entrant in the cryptocurrency space, has kicked off its much-anticipated presale, marking a significant milestone in its journey. Positioned as a potential game-changer among meme coin investments, Pink Piggy aims to captivate the market with its innovative approach. In a world where meme coins are gaining traction, especially those operating on the Solana blockchain, Pink Piggy is set to carve its niche inspired by a charming Pink Pig character.

Jaideep Kewalramani, COO and Head of Employability Business of TeamLease Edtech, says the rapid growth makes it difficult to precisely quantify the change in open positions over the past three years, especially as the segment is dynamic and evolving. “As a sunrise industry, the demand for semiconductor professionals has surged significantly. While specific data may vary across companies and sub-sectors, a conservative estimate suggests a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 100% in open positions over the last three years,” he says. But experts point out that there is no doubt about the rising demand for talent in this segment.

«Now, the mindset has changed rampantly. Today, as the leading wood panel manufacturer in the country, we believe that the opportunity in front of us is tremendous and we are barely at the tip of the iceberg,» says Keshav Bhajanka, ED, Century Plyboards. When you started your journey in the business, how has the trend changed since then? How are you seeing in terms of the difference that has come in in the industry since then as well? I think that there has been a sea change in the industry from the point when I joined to now. I think that the scales have changed massively. And earlier when you talk about the wood panel industry, there was always this thought about limitation about how the industry is small, how the industry is unlikely to become to the scale of what it could be in other countries and so on so forth.

Nearly two weeks have passed since Bitcoin’s fourth halving, and investor interest is cooling as the initial excitement subsides. The ever-shifting cryptocurrency industry is ripe with captivating stories that often divert attention to the newest hot topic. Amid this, the ViaBTC team, known for mining block 840000, played a crucial role in this recent halving. After reaping widespread accolades, they have returned to their products’ core development, embarking on their eighth year in the crypto sector.

Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology continues to grow at an increase pace, offering innovative solutions across various industries. One area where this cutting-edge technology is now making waves is in the aspect of  philanthropy. Chimpzee, a pioneering crypto project, has introduced NFT Passports that are revolutionizing the way individuals can engage in charitable giving and contribute to social and environmental causes.

How RBI is upping the scrutiny on credit cardsIncreased regulation in the Indian fintech sector will significantly benefit the industry by driving away bad actors and enhancing the competitive advantage of those who abide by the rules, said Nigel Morris, managing partner, QED Investors. In an exclusive interview to ET, he said that the recent clampdown by India’s central bank on various segments of new-age financial services was a move in the right direction and that it did not deter investors with vast operating experience such as his firm from betting on Indian fintechs.

palla. With our Insta reels overflowing with celebrities wearing the sari in their own individual style on ramps and at red carpet events, the garment continues to appeal to all generations, including those in their 20s. Earlier this week, actor Alia Bhatt wore a Sabyasachi sari to the Met Gala in New York.

At a time when the world is grappling with shifting global narratives and macroeconomic challenges, India is experiencing a remarkable transformation. Strong demand, resilient supply chains, relentless innovation, rapid digitization at scale, energetic entrepreneurship and a conducive policy-and-investment climate are shaping a new wave of global optimism over India. From governments across Europe and the US to power centres in the Global South, India’s name resonates in discussions on alliances and strategic partnerships.

D2C) space are following a new thesis for placing their bets: to back young brands that focus on Gen Z (those born between 1997-2012) and have nothing to do with incumbent brands popular among older consumers. At Titan Capital run by Snapdeal cofounders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, this unwritten investment thesis has a name — «not my parents' brand». Several such brands have emerged over the past few years across food and beverages, home furnishing, fashion and footwear, oral care, and luggage, including Perfora, Mokobara, Nasher Miles, Wakefit, SleepyCat, Hocco and NIC. This phenomenon of not using parents' brands is visible in even sectors such as automotive and smartphones, Bahl said. «Consumers are increasingly gravitating towards new-generation EV brands, motivated not only by environmental concerns but also by a desire to differentiate themselves from their parents' preferences,» he told ET.

liquid rocket engine manufactured using additive manufacturing (AM) technology, or 3D printing. This engine is intended for use in the PS4, the upper stage of ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). Design Innovation and Benefits ISRO redesigned the conventionally manufactured PS4 engine to make it compatible with additive manufacturing techniques, a process known as Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM). According to The Times of India, this innovative approach has yielded remarkable advantages.

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an interview with us last week, President Emmanuel Macron offered his own diagnosis. There can be no great power without economic prosperity and technological sovereignty, but “Europe does not produce enough wealth per capita." It must become an attractive place to invest and innovate. This requires vast amounts of capital—and a well-oiled financial system that channels savings to promising investment opportunities across the continent.