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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The humble dhoti is among the most popular traditional outfits that men as well as women wear during festivals and wedding season. But it can be part of the daily wear as well, believes content creator Rohit Bose.

Sara Ali Khan was spotted in Mumbai on Tuesday as she stepped out to visit a salon. During her outing, the paparazzi were quick to snap her photos, and several videos of the actress began circulating on social media. Dressed in a white crop top, blue jeans, and a blue scarf around her neck, Sara appeared calm despite the attention. However, it was an elderly man’s actions that grabbed the attention of the internet. Celebrity photographer, Viral Bhayani shared a video on Instagram that has gone viral, showing an elderly man stepping in to protect Sara from the overwhelming swarm of photographers. As Sara approached the gate, the man quickly intervened, positioning himself between her and the cameras. Sara appeared surprised by his sudden action, with a slight shoulder movement indicating her surprise. Despite the commotion, she graciously smiled at the paparazzi and continued her walk inside the building. The clip was posted with the caption, “Uncle Ji being the cutest, protecting Sara from paps.”

Turkey follows behind in second place. Mine production in 2023 stood at 36.5 tonnes, which is six times lower than the demand of 201.6 tonnes. Gold demand in Turkey has also been rising, going from 1.13 grams per person in 2021 to 1.43 grams in 2022 and 2.34 grams in 2023. Rounding out the top three is China. With a population of over 1.4 billion, the country has a yearly gold demand of 909.7 tonnes. Although the mine production figure is the highest seen in all 10 countries, it still falls short of the demand by two times.

Infosys, has drawn significant criticism after suggesting that India’s civil services could benefit from recruiting officers directly from business schools instead of relying solely on the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Speaking at the CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit on November 14, Murthy argued that India's bureaucracy should shift from an «administrative mindset» to a «management mindset.» According to Murthy, the current system of governance, which is based on the UPSC examination process, produces civil servants who are trained to maintain the status quo rather than to bring about innovation, vision, and rapid execution.

Brazilian beef is headed back to the shelves of Carrefour-owned grocery stores after a brief boycott sparked by remarks from the French company’s chief executive about nations in the South America trade bloc Mercosur

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Donald Trump has fired the first shot. Goods arriving in America from Canada and Mexico will meet tariffs of 25% as soon as he returns to the White House, the president-elect announced on November 25th.

President-elect Donald Trump picked Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council, a role that puts him at the center of the administration's policy-making discussions from trade to taxes and deregulation.

The Canadian dollar plunged more than half a cent and fell back below 71 cents U.S. after incoming U.S. president Donald Trump said he will impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports over border and drug issues.

loonie is shaping up as an early casualty of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s latest trade threats against Canada, with knock-on impacts expected elsewhere in Canadian pocketbooks.The value of the Canadian dollar dropped to a four-and-a-half-year low of 70.53 cents to the U.S.

On Monday, Trump sent shockwaves across the nation's northern and southern borders, vowing sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, as well as China, as soon as he takes office as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs, AP reported. In a pair of posts on his Truth Social site Trump railed against an influx of illegal migrants, even though southern border apprehensions have been hovering near four-year lows.

India is poised to address domestic and global labour demands. Improving Employment Metrics The Periodic Labour Force Survey reveals positive trends in India's employment scenario. From 2017-18 to 2023-24, the national unemployment rate dropped from 6% to 3.2%, while the Worker Population Ratio (WPR) surged from 46.8% to 58.2%. The workforce engaged in economic activity grew to an estimated 643.3 million in 2023-24, up from 471.5 million in 2014-15, with women's WPR doubling to 40.3% and youth WPR rising to 41.7%.

President-elect Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The U.S. federal government spent $6.75 trillion in the most recent fiscal year ended Sept.

Business and political leaders in Canada say there will be pain if Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods, but they note the hurt will happen in his country as well.

demure' has been announced as the 2024 word of the year by Dictionary.com. 'Demure' world went viral over the summer- beating out other contenders like “brainrot,” “brat,” and “weird.” According to Dictionary.com, the term ‘demure’ means to be characterized by shyness and modesty and to be reserved. The term topped the platform’s annual list after its popular use on social media in recent months, sparked by TikToker Jools Lebron’s viral video using the phrase “Very demure, very mindful." ALSO READ: Work 3.5 days a week and lifespan of 100 years a reality soon? JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon envisions a future

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Homegrown social media unicorn Mohalla Tech, which operates Sharechat and short video platform Moj, will increase investments in improving its algorithms to suggest more accurate and personalized content for users, aiming to improve user retention, a top executive said on Tuesday. The Temasek and Tiger Global-backed company has allocated most of its recent $65 million convertible debentures round towards algorithms for advertisement and content targeting, Manohar Singh Charan, chief financial officer at Mohalla Tech, told Mint.

According to PTI, the investigation, initiated by a complaint filed by Ramalingam from Maddipadu in Prakasam district, has led to a manhunt across multiple states. Police teams have been dispatched to various locations, including Hyderabad, Chennai, and Coimbatore, as they try to locate the filmmaker. Despite repeated notices, Varma has not appeared for questioning, leaving authorities to believe he may be deliberately evading arrest.

Sharechat on Tuesday said its adjusted EBITDA losses fell by 67 per cent year-on-year to Rs 793 crore in FY24, amid 33 per cent growth in revenue. The company further said it is on track for a cash breakeven by March 2025. With improved financial metrics, the company expects to start investing back into growth and is on «active» lookout for inorganic opportunities through acquisitions. Organic growth will happen through the expansion of the user base and increasing revenue per user. Sharechat has social media brands such as Sharechat app and Moj under its portfolio. While the company is sufficiently capitalised for now, it is looking at «adding more people to cap table ahead of preparations for IPO journey». It is eyeing timelines of 18-24 months for a possible IPO, depending on market conditions.