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An explosion in a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 34 workers and injured 17 others

The Federal Reserve gave home shoppers what they hoped for this week: a big rate cut and a signal of more cuts to come

This should be a time of celebration for Britain’s Labour Party

San Francisco's sidewalks were once notorious for sprawling tents belonging to homeless people but are now largely clear

Anna Sebastian, a 26-yr-old chartered accountant, died of cardiac failure, which her parents blame on an unrelenting, always-on culture of work of the consulting firm, which allegedly forced the youngster to work through nights and some weekends too. Sebastian's manager allegedly ignored her pleas saying it was perfectly normal to pull in overnighters. Four months after joining the consulting firm, the youngster succumbed to a cardiac arrest. Last May, a former army soldier-turned-banker at Bank of America, who had been complaining about the punishing hours, died of a blood clot. He had been looking to move. Chances are, he would have walked into yet another 100-day work week, because of Wall Street's poor record on work-life balance.

In this article, we explore some of the best birthday gift ideas for daughters of all ages, helping you find something that will not only bring joy but create lasting memories on her special day.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. From bolstering its India leadership, which includes shedding the image of the company’s Paris office being the nerve centre, to prioritising operating margins, Srinivas Pallia has embarked on an array of changes to script a turnaround for Wipro since he took over as the company’s chief executive about six months ago. Pallia took over as Wipro CEO on 6 April, replacing Frenchman Thierry Delaporte before the culmination of his term.

It’s not easy going up against Canada’s banking oligopoly, but some are trying.

Rexas Finance has swiftly captured the attention of investors as Stage 2 of its presale sold out in less than a week, raising a total of $1,250,000. This strong investor interest marks a significant milestone in the project’s journey, highlighting the growing demand for the tokenization of real-world assets through blockchain technology. With Stage 3 now underway at a price of $0.05 per token, Rexas Finance continues to attract global attention, offering investors an opportunity for substantial returns, with early buyers potentially seeing a 4x increase upon launch.

Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets early Sunday across northern Israel, with some landing near the city of Haifa, as Israel launched hundreds of strikes on Lebanon. A Hezbollah leader declared an «open-ended battle of reckoning» was underway as both sides appeared to be spiraling closer toward all-out war. The overnight rocket barrage was in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon that have killed dozens, including a veteran Hezbollah commander, and an unprecedented attack targeting the group's communications devices. Air raid sirens across northern Israel sent hundreds of thousands of people scrambling into shelters. One rocket struck near a residential building in Kiryat Bialik, a city near Haifa, wounding at least three people and setting buildings and cars on fire. Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service said four people were wounded by shrapnel in the barrage.

Emily in Paris gears up for its fifth season, viewers are eager to follow the journey of Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) as she embarks on a new adventure in Rome. Meanwhile, her colleagues remain in Paris, leading to fresh dynamics, especially concerning Julien, played by Samuel Arnold. In a recent interview, Arnold shared insights into Julien's feelings about Emily and what fans can expect in the upcoming season, as per a report by TV Insider.

India on Sunday scripted history as it clinched it's maiden gold medal in the 45th Chess Olympiad after D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanadhaa won their respective matches against Slovenia in the 11th and final round match here. World Championship challenger Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise yet again delivered in key games to help India secure its first title in the open category. Up against Slovenia, Gukesh was at his very best in the technical phase of the game as black against Vladimir Fedoseev. Though it was a laboured victory, the 18-year-old Grandmaster was spot on with his tremendous strategic display.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Nike’s incoming chief executive is known for welling up with tears when he speaks about the company because he cares so much about it. Elliott Hill started working at the sneaker giant in 1988 as an intern, taking calls from customers and moving boxes in a warehouse.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. IT IS NOT easy to predict which athletes will stick in the mind when an Olympic games ends, although Simone Biles is usually a good bet. Underdogs will triumph; local favourites will delight; the greats will be brought low and the humble raised high.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Known as the ‘Dean of Valuation’, Aswath Damodaran, professor of finance at the Stern School of Business at New York University, is out with a new book, The Corporate Life Cycle. Companies have a life cycle very much like humans—they are born, witness growth spurts, mature and then inevitably decline.

Anil Ambani's Reliance Group has in recent years seen marquee firms being auctioned in insolvency proceedings and piling debt-fold businesses. But the group has, in the week gone by, made announcements that investors believe may mark its transformation. In three days — from September 18 to September 20 — the group announced it has turned into nearly zero and is implementing long-term fund raising plans that are said to solidify its financial position. Reliance Infrastructure's board approved fund raising of up to Rs 6,000 crore via preferential issue and QIP, while Reliance Power board is meeting on September 23 to consider and approve the fundraise via multiple routes.

Saankhya Labs and an IIT, Kanpur-incubated startup to design and roll out value-for-money mobile phones with augmented direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcast capability. US-based Sinclair Inc., Saankhya Labs and Free Stream Technologies Private Limited, a startup incubated in the IIT-Kanpur, are commencing consumer trials for multi-media delivery and datacasting-use cases. Consumer trials will be conducted on a variety of D2M devices comprising smartphones, USB dongle accessories, set top boxes and gateways and also, low-cost feature phones, a statement from the Bengaluru-based Saankhya Labs said.

Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday demanded answers from the RSS for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's actions, in an apparent bid to diminish his stature by implying that the parent Hindutva organisation was the master which should keep its child in control. «Has the son become so big now that it is showing attitude to his mother?» Kejriwal said at a rally where he demanded five answers from Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat. The questions he asked were political softballs but the implication of bringing Bhagwat into his new political narrative is new and unusual. Kejriwal wanted to know if the RSS agreed with the BJP's politics of using central agencies to break up parties and topple opposition governments, and inducting «corrupt» leaders into its fold.

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced a $120 million 'Global AI Opportunity Fund' at the UN Summit of the Future in the US. Pichai said that the initiative will invest «one hundred and twenty million dollars to make AI education and training available in communities around the world. We're providing this in local languages, in partnership with nonprofits and NGOs». Leaders from around the world have gathered for the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York — including the first ever «Summit of the Future».

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday began its policy easing with a bang. Much of the focus was on its decision to cut interest rates by half a percentage point from a two-decade high.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Three years ago, Intel was worth more than double its current value, and Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger was on the prowl for acquisitions. Now Intel itself is a takeover target, in a sign of how strategic missteps and the artificial-intelligence boom have combined to reshape the fortunes of America’s most storied semiconductor company.