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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse anticipates that the crypto market capitalization will exceed $5 trillion by the end of the current year.

Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. “Rahul is an impatient man, doesn't take briefings before coming to Assam," Assam CM told in an interview with PTI. He was speaking with the agency at Titabor in Jorhat district.

oil jumped above $90 a barrel just days ago, military tensions between Israel and Iran were the immediate trigger. But the rally’s foundations went deeper — to global supply shocks that are intensifying fears of a commodity-driven inflation resurgence. A recent move by Mexico to slash its crude exports is compounding a global squeeze, prompting refiners in the US — the world’s biggest oil producer — to consume more domestic barrels. American sanctions have stranded Russian cargoes at sea, with Venezuelan supply a potential next target. Houthi rebel attacks on tankers in the Red Sea have delayed crude shipments. And despite the turmoil, OPEC and its allies are sticking with their production cuts. It all adds up to a magnitude of supply disruption that has taken traders by surprise. The crunch is turbocharging an oil rally ahead of the US summer driving season, threatening to push Brent crude, the global benchmark, to $100 for the first time in almost two years. That’s amplifying the inflation concerns that are clouding US President Joe Biden’s reelection chances and complicating central banks’ rate-cut deliberations.

“Cyclicals, commodities, capex are the most promising segments in the market,” says Somnath Mukherjee, CIO & Senior Managing Partner – Product & Research, ASK Private Wealth. In an interview with ETMarkets, Mukherjee said: “India’s a structural growth story, so expect FII flows to remain quite good. The real breakout will be the start of US rates cuts,”. Edited excerpts: As we step into FY25 – how do you see markets in the next financial year? Do you see a double-digit return? Somnath Mukherjee: Markets are pricing in multiple best-case scenarios currently – a)Current Ruling Party’s victory in elections, b)inflation continuing on its downward trajectory, c)US rate cuts sometime during the year, and d)conflict zones remaining non-disruptive.

ANI, Vallabh had said that he had asked the high command of the Congress to stop criticising Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani. This was after the Adani Group chairman was given a clean sheet by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), which had launched an investigation into him over allegations made by US-based short-seller Hindenburg. "The Congress has made a habit of going at Adani and Ambani (Reliance Industries chairperson Mukesh Ambani) night and day.

Luke Thompson, renowned for his portrayal of Benedict Bridgerton, offers insights into his character's trajectory. While the third chapter of Bridgerton will focus on the story of Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, it is much anticipated that Benedict’s character will move ahead in search of romance and his true self. In an exclusive interview with the Guardian, Thompson delves into Benedict's quest for meaning and identity amidst the societal expectations and familial dynamics of Regency-era England.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, recently took to social media to express gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans amidst their divorce saga. In a video shared on Instagram and TikTok on April 6, Anderson hinted at shedding light on the truth behind their tumultuous relationship, teasing insights that will unfold in an upcoming Lifetime show they filmed together. In the video message, Anderson acknowledged the outpouring of support, emphasizing that he is navigating life's challenges while hinting at forthcoming revelations on the Lifetime platform. He urged followers to stay tuned for the unfolding narrative, expressing gratitude for the solidarity received during this trying period.

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" has been captivating audiences with its revealing insights into the behind-the-scenes turmoil of iconic Nickelodeon shows. The docuseries recently unveiled plans for its fifth episode, titled «Breaking the Silence,» promising viewers even more shocking revelations and candid interviews.

Anand Mahindra can’t stop praising a 13-year-old, who saved her baby sister from a group of monkeys. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, the Chairman of the Mahindra Group lavished praises on the teen named Nikita, who rescued herself and her sister from m monkeys who had invaded her home using an Alexa device. Retweeting a video where Nikita is seen recounting her experience to the news agencyANI, the billionaire praised her for using technology to rescue a life and displaying leadership acumen. He also promised that he would give her a job at Mahindra Group once she completed her studies. “The dominant question of our era is whether we will become slaves or masters of technology. The story of this young girl provides comfort that technology will always be an ENABLER of human ingenuity. Her quick thinking was extraordinary.

If you have been going gaga over Virat Kohli’s sleek hairstyles, know that as awe-inspiring as they are, they aren’t exactly cheap! The fees charged by the renowned hair stylist who keeps the cricket icon looking like a snack are nothing short of jaw-dropping! In an interview withBrut India, Kohli’s hairdresser Aalim Hakim opened up on his fees. While the renowned hair stylist did not directly reveal how much he charged Kohli, he stated that his fees start from Rs 1 lakh. «My fee is very simple and everybody knows how much I charge. So, it starts from Rs 1 lakh. That's the minimum,» he told the publication.

Govinda’s manager has reacted to accusations of the ‘Raja Babu’ star being unprofessional. In a recent interview, Vashu Bhagnani, the producer of the upcoming Akshay Kumar-Tiger Shroff-starrer ‘Bade Miya Chote Miya’ claimed that the superstar once took three days to show up at the set in Switzerland, but once he did, he finished most of his work within a day. The veteran producer revealed how director David Dhawan and his team waited for three days for Govinda to turn up at the set. When he didn’t he gave the actor a call. “I called him and asked, ‘If you are not going to come, then we will come back.’ He got upset and said I am coming. He landed at 6 am. I went to pick him up at the airport. He sat in the van and we were not talking to each other for 10-15 minutes. Then he said ‘I want to shave’ and I thought where we would find a place that’s open at 6 am. I took him to the petrol pump. We got a basic razor for one euro or something. In the bathroom there, he shaved quickly. At 7:30 am, he gave the first shot..” he revealed.

Vistara chief Vinod Kannan said the airline will look to review the current rostering system after discussions with pilots and emphasised that there has been no unusual spike in attrition. The Tata Group airline, which is in the process of getting merged with Air India, has temporarily reduced flight operations to ensure the availability of adequate pilot buffer and expects the situation to normalise by May. A stretched roster on account of the high utilisation of pilots is the key reason for the recent disruptions, according to the airline while there are also concerns among a section of pilots about the new contract that will also result in pay revision. In an interview with PTI on Friday, Kannan said that during a town hall with pilots, some concerns were raised around rostering, and pilots were told that the airline would look at how the rostering process can be reviewed.

(This story originally appeared in on Apr 07, 2024)

Conan O’Brien is likely to return to The Tonight Show, nearly 14 years after his abrupt departure. The 60-year-old comedian, who briefly helmed the iconic show from 2009 to 2010, is slated to make a guest appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s late-night talk show.

will take over as the new new CEO and MD from April 7, 2024, for a period of five years, said India's fourth-largest tech major in its statement on Saturday. Palia is a Wipro veteran and has spent over three decades at Wipro.

Former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen has recently shared candid insights into her views on marriage and maintaining friendships with ex-partners. In an interview with Indulge, Sen, known for her openness about her personal life, discussed her approach to relationships and heartbreaks. Sen emphasized the importance of dignity in handling life's challenges, stating, «Well, my life has definitely been an open book because I have lived it very honestly, and sometimes fearlessly. But having said that, dignity is something that doesn’t just show up in one aspect of your life — it is who you are. So, all the decisions you take, whether they hurt you, whether you are betrayed, or whether you were at fault, don’t matter.»

BJP MP from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat, Topon Kumar Gogoi, on Saturday exuded confidence of retaining the constituency by trouncing his rival Gaurav Gogoi of the Congress by a margin of over two lakh votes. In an interview to PTI, the BJP leader asserted that people of his constituency and the entire country want Narendra Modi elected as prime minister for the third consecutive term so that the «development journey continues». He also claimed that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, which the opposition is «trying to make an election issue», is not at all a concern among voters. «My campaigning is going on very well. Political meetings are being held in every panchayat of all the legislative assembly constituencies of Jorhat, and I am getting spontaneous reactions of people irrespective of religion, caste and creed,» the BJP MP said.

As postsecondary students get ready to cross the stage to get their diplomas, a new survey from business consulting firm Robert Half shows they could face an active market. Sixty-four per cent of companies surveyed say they intend to hire entry-level professionals — those with zero to two years experience — in the first half of this year.

Joe Biden was set to Baltimore on Friday to survey the site of a collapsed bridge and meet families of the six construction workers who died, amid growing tensions in Congress over using federal dollars to rebuild the bridge. A cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, sending it collapsing into the harbor. Work to clear the wreckage and restore traffic through the Mid-Atlantic state's shipping channel is ongoing.

sharing plan in June, said Disney CEO Bob Iger, as per a report in Deadline. Disney+ Password Sharing Plan is set to revolutionize the streaming landscape, initially debuting in select markets in June before a widespread launch slated for September, Iger told CNBC. This innovative approach acknowledges the evolving dynamics of digital consumption, offering flexibility while ensuring equitable access to content.

Rajnath Singh said that it will always remain India’s and that the time has come to remove Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu & Kashmir. “PoK was, is and will always remain an integral part of India. “Be assured that the people of Pakistan will themselves demand that they be with India. You must have seen that there were a few demonstrations there since they want to merge with India. After the abrogation of Article 370, normalcy has returned to Kashmir and development has been fast-tracked,” he said in an interview to Network 18 aired on Friday.