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They wanted a person of colour," or its cousin: “No one wants to hire a White guy right now." Such rejoinders are casually asserted as fact these days: Being a Caucasian man, they claim, makes it harder to get hired in the US, especially in elite positions. Since the Supreme Court ruling curtailing the use of race in university admissions, corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are being targeted as discriminatory. Labour market data, however, supports the opposite conclusion: Caucasian men have every advantage.

A veteran economist and banker had been getting ready to retire in the weeks before Chinese leader Xi Jinping picked him to lead China’s central bank, according to officials familiar with the matter. Now, Pan Gongsheng is set to take the reins at the People’s Bank of China as it confronts an urgent challenge: whether and how to defend the Chinese yuan. The Chinese currency’s value has been sliding this year, as the world’s second-largest economy stagnates.

Indian Express. The police said the victim has not yet been identified. It is verifying if the person was a tourist or a local resident.

Dylan Sprouse and Hungarian model Barbara Palvin have tied the knot in a private ceremony after a five-year courtship. Dylan Sprouse, renowned for his role as Zack Martin in the Disney Channel series «The Suite Life of Zack and Cody» and his recent appearance in Riverdale, confirmed his engagement to Palvin just last month. According to local news outlet Bors Online, the couple exchanged vows in Palvin's home country of Hungary at a chapel located near Budapest, as per reports. 29-year-old Palvin arrived at the quaint church adorned in a white corset-style satin gown, complemented by sheer gloves and a flowing veil. 30-year-old Sprouse opted for a classic black suit paired with a white collared shirt and black tie. He sported two white flowers pinned to his lapel, matching the blooms in Palvin's bouquet, the reports said. Notably, the wedding snapshots reveal that Dylan's twin brother, Cole, who also starred in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, stood by his side as the best man. Cole can be seen near the altar as the newlyweds exit the chapel, embarking on their journey as a married couple, according to reports. This surprise union follows the couple's recent engagement announcement, which garnered attention when they graced the cover of V Magazine's Fall 2023 issue. Despite being engaged since September 2022, their wedding plans were kept discreet. Prior to their engagement, Palvin had expressed that Dylan had patiently awaited the perfect moment to propose, while she had known she wanted to marry him since the beginning of their relationship.

Country music fans won't want to miss this Hulu Original documentary film. Featuring exclusive interviews and archival footage, it takes you through the history of the iconic music festival. Hear from stars like Dolly Parton, Miranda Lambert, and Keith Urban as they share the magic of CMA Fest. Justified: City Primeval: T

₹40,000 after cybercriminals used deep fake AI technology and posed as a former colleague in a WhatsApp video call and sought money for his sister's surgery. Radhakrishnan first received a call from an anonymous number, which he ignored. Later, he found several messages from the same number on his WhatsApp with the person identifying himself as his former colleague at Coal India Ltd.

Mediterranean destinations on Tuesday to stay indoors during the hottest hours as the second heat wave in as many weeks hits the region and Greece, Spain and Switzerland battled wildfires. In Italy, Red Cross teams checked on the elderly by phone while in Portugal they took to social media to warn people not to leave pets or children in parked cars.

Kevin Spacey's lawyers enlisted the help of an A-list star Monday in his sexual assault trial, calling on Elton John and his husband to cast doubt on one of the Oscar winner's accusers at the end of the defense case. John appeared briefly in the London court by video link from Monaco after his husband, David Furnish, testified that Spacey did not attend an annual gala ball at their Windsor home at the time that the accuser said he was attacked in a car. John was the final witness for the defense and was followed by character testimonials from colleagues, friends and family that had Spacey in tears in the dock when they were read aloud by his lawyer in Southwark Crown Court.

Investment banking ages you. As former Goldman Sachs associate turned academic Alexandra Michel famously discovered in a study over a decade ago, the average banking career only lasts seven years but during that time participants go through a brutal initiation of overwork leading to alopecia, weight gain and physical and mental deterioration. Those who persist learn to pace themselves the hard way.

Also Read: Adani Power to Adani Enterprises: Adani Group shares zoom after Gautam Adani's speech at AGM 2023 Since hitting their lows in February and March after the Hindenburg report was released, shares of Adani group companies have seen decent recovery, but are still way below the pre-Hindenburg saga levels. Adani Enterprises shares have recovered around 146%, while Adani Ports & SEZ shares have rallied 90% from their respective 52-week lows.

opposition meeting in Bengaluru decided to name their alliance- INDIA (Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance), said RJD & Shiv Sena(UBT). «2024 will be Team INDIA Vs Team NDA,» tweeted Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi.

Enforcement Directorate's attention at the opportune moment ahead of a crucial elections in the state. With DMK leader and Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin voicing his opposition for the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the Centre, his party leaders seems to falling prey to ED raids and allegations. After the arrest and consequent bypass surgery of Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji, the ED has begun questioning Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK Leader K Ponmudi.

Democracy, Secularism, and Social Justice". Further, speaking on the unity of the 26 political parties, having different ideologies, Kharge said, "We are aware that at the state level, there are differences between some of us. These differences are not ideological.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the Congress party is not interested in the Prime Minister post. He said Congress was neither interested in power nor the post of Prime Minister. After reports of Congress turning down alliances, this is the first time Congress has accepted that it is open to sharing power.

North Korean women often cross the border into China. Unfortunately, their hopes are shattered as they encounter even less freedom and live in constant fear of deportation. Without legal identification, these women are unable to work and become vulnerable to human trafficking, sexual violence, and other crimes. Many end up marrying Chinese citizens out of necessity or coercion by marriage brokers. Defectors spend time in China before finally arriving in South Korea. Women are told by their brokers that marrying a Chinese man was crucial for survival, so they comply. Eventually, the opportunity arise for them to leave for South Korea, their ultimate destination. However, many defectors who were born in North Korea and then escaped to South Korea are not eligible for benefits designated for North Koreans, such as special college admissions and vocational training.

Shah Rukh Khan on Monday released the poster of his 'Jawan' co-actor Nayanthara and described her character in the much-anticipated film as the «thunder that comes before the storm». Star of Tamil movies such as 'Kolamavu Kokila', 'Ghajini' and 'Netrikann', Nayanthara plays a cop in 'Jawan', an upcoming pan-India movie directed by Atlee.

Oommen Chandy passed away aged 79 in the early hours of Tuesday. Reportedly, the senior Congress leader died in a private hospital in Bengaluru at 4:25 am while undergoing treatment for cancer. Kerala government has announced Tuesday as a public holiday along with two days of mourning as a mark of respect to the former chief minister.

After eight hours of grilling by the Enforcement Directorate, Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudi returned home on early hours of Tuesday. The agency has summoned Ponmudi to its office on Tuesday evening at 4 pm. On the other hand, DMK leaders have called the ED arrest and questioning as central government's vendetta politics.

A small Pennsylvania bank has emerged as one of the biggest partners for the crypto industry — albeit a somewhat reluctant one.

Shakespeare's 'Seven Ages of Man' from As You Like It found a new form in Five Sets of Wimbledon on Sunday. Two men in their time played many parts — offender, defender, counter-offender, survivor, champion, ex-champion — on Centre Court. But if there was one single overarching narrative in this epic final, it was that of a Gilgameshian contest between 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz and 36-year-old Novak Djokovic.

place of peace amid the bustle of modern life must be found within self, by external moderation and internal meditation. Modern life, with its pressure and pollutions, is bringing the need for relaxation from anxieties and the worth of meditation to modern man's attention.