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The event which was conducted from July 21 to July 22, 2023, around 35 foreign delegates and 65 Indian delegates from reputed institutes around the world gathered to discuss the themes of Clean Energy for a Greener Future, Universal Holistic Health, and Connecting Science to Society & Culture. The delegates included experts from The Royal Society, United Kingdom; National Academy of Sciences, USA; International Science Council, France; CERN, Switzerland; Indian National Science Academy amongst others.

The advertisement for businesses looking to test beauty-care products is catchy: young adults leaping into a pool under the banner “risk takers need not apply”.

earning money also causes anxiety and trauma. People who are unemployed or under-employed are its biggest victims," says Bhopal-based psychologist Dr Kakoli Roy. One of the impacts of financial trauma is an inferiority complex.

Manchester United continued their strong form in the pre-season, defeating Arsenal by 2-0 in New Jersey on Saturday. The new club captain Bruno Fernandes gave United an early advantage with a long rang effort. Gunners goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale did get a strong hand to the ball, but still failed to stop the goal.

With its recent surge in popularity, XRP has now claimed a position among the top 4 cryptocurrencies worldwide, raising intriguing questions about its future potential. 

Guild of America (WGA) continues its strike, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has also raised its voice in a fight to protect the future of creative professions against the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in Hollywood. The use of AI technology, which can replicate human faces, voices, and even create images and text, poses an existential threat to actors, writers, and other creatives, leading to demands for strict AI regulations. Fran Drescher, president of SAG-AFTRA, emphasized the urgent need for safeguards in a news conference. She warned that AI presents an imminent danger of replacing human talent and identity, and all actors deserve protection against the exploitation of their skills without consent and fair compensation. The entertainment industry's concerns extend to writers, who have been on strike for over two months, calling for explicit AI regulations to safeguard their works.

₹2,341 crore, growing 39.4% from last year's same quarter with losses reducing by 45% to ₹358 crore from ₹645 crore in the prior period. This quarter, Paytm's loan distribution business grew by 167% with disbursements of ₹14,845 crore ($1.8 billion). The number of loans distributed was 1.28 crore with a 51% growth year-over-year.

Barbie" film, which has been directed by Greta Gerwig, has amassed a staggering $155 million+ opening, while Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" also excels with a projected $77 million debut. The unprecedented «Barbenheimer» phenomenon showcases a historic three-day weekend in cinema history with both movies reaching big milestones. On its opening day, «Barbie,» the Warner Bros.

Jonas Vingegaard emerged victorious in the demanding penultimate stage of the Tour de France, setting himself up for a potential second successive title. Despite a formidable challenge from Tadej Pogacar, who secured a stage win, the Danish cyclist held his ground and maintained an impressive lead of 7 minutes and 29 seconds over the Slovenian competitor. As the peloton approaches the ceremonial ride to the finish line on the iconic Champs Elysees in Paris, Vingegaard's outstanding performance has firmly positioned him as the frontrunner for the coveted title. His ability to navigate the grueling mountainous terrain and stay ahead of the competition has garnered admiration from fans and fellow cyclists alike. The Tour de France is renowned for testing the limits of physical and mental endurance, and Vingegaard's tenacity and skill have been evident throughout the race. With the finish line in sight, the cycling world eagerly anticipates witnessing the crowning moment of a potential second consecutive victory for the Danish champion.

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Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday said children with type 1 diabetes will be able to check their blood sugar, inject insulin, take mid-morning or mid-afternoon snacks and perform prescribed diabetes care activities in class and during examinations as well. The move follows instructions by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), according to an official statement.

Private sector life insurer HDFC Life Insurance on Friday reported a 15.31% year-on-year growth in its net profit at Rs 416.72 crore for the first quarter this fiscal on a consolidated basis, aided by over 16% year-on-year increase in net premium income.

Australia and the United States rehearsed precision missile strikes during war games on Saturday as Canberra overhauls its military strategy in favour of long-range firepower. A series of live-fire drills were held at the Shoalwater Bay military complex in the northeastern region of Queensland, showcasing the American-made HIMARS missile system recently sold to the Australian Defence Force. More than 30,000 troops will take part in the biennial Talisman Sabre exercises over the next two weeks, including soldiers from Japan, France, Germany, and South Korea.

₹387 crore from ₹268 crore posted during the corresponding quarter in the last fiscal. The jump in net profits was driven by growth in interest income which rose to ₹2,458 crore in Q1FY24 over ₹1,820 crore in Q1FY23. AU Small Finance Bank reported that its total income in the Q1 of the present fiscal year increased to ₹2,773 crore, as compared to ₹1,979 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year, according to a regulatory filing.

₹9,648 crore from ₹6,904 crore during the corresponding quarter last fiscal. In Q1, the ICICI Bank experienced a significant 38% year-on-year rise in its net interest income (NII), reaching ₹18,227 crore. Additionally, the net interest margin (NIM) during the quarter stood at 4.78%, demonstrating an increase from 4.01% in the first quarter of the previous financial year (FY23) and a slight decrease from 4.90% in the fourth quarter of FY23.

ICICI Bank Limited's performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, showed significant growth in various financial metrics. The core operating profit grew by 35.2% year-on-year to ₹13,887 crore (US$1.7 billion) in the same quarter. Profit after tax saw a substantial increase of 39.7% year-on-year, reaching ₹9,648 crore (US$1.2 billion) in Q1-2024.

HDFC Bank at these levels to the investors who have one year plus time horizon, says Sudi«p Bandyopadhyay, Inditrade Capital. Edited excerpts:20000 seems to be in the bag. Where do we go from here on? 20,000 is definitely in the bag.

Mammootty bagged the Best Actor title while young artist Vincy Aloshious was named Best Actress 'Nna, Thaan Case Kodu', a satirical movie directed by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval that wooed audiences across categories last year, garnered several prominent titles, including Best Popular Movie with artistic value. Announcing the awards here, State Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cheriyan said as many as 154 films were considered by the jury headed by eminent Bengali filmmaker-actor Gautam Ghosh. Of them, 44 movies were selected for the final round to compete for various titles, he said.

Nifty staged a major breakout by crossing above the previous high point of 18,887. This time, it was the fourth week in a row when the market extended its gains. This has also led to the market closing at its fresh record lifetime highs as well.

Brighton on Sunday morning, all eyes will be set on manager Mauricio Pochettino as people will like to see if the Argentine succeeds in maneuvering his team in the way that they sail through. Though it will be a friendly match, both the teams will take it seriously as they are working on preseason actions as necessary preparation for the matches that may bring trophies. Though the Blues succeeded in thrashing Wrexham 5-0, Roberto De Zerbi’s boys will prove themselves to be much tougher and the Seagulls may shock everyone including Pochettino.