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super blue moon." This phenomenon, which combines the characteristics of both a supermoon and a blue moon, is a statistical marvel that aligns two distinct lunar cycles, resulting in a sight that will not be seen again for several years. The occurrence is not only a visual treat but also a fascinating study of astronomical timing and definitions.

motion capture sensors tacked onto Noshir Dalal's body tracked his movements as he unleashed aerial strikes, overhead blows and single-handed attacks that would later show up in a video game. He eventually swung the sledgehammer gripped in his hand so many times that he tore a tendon in his forearm. By the end of the day, he couldn't pull the handle of his car door open. The physical strain this type of motion work entails, and the hours put into it, are part of the reason why he believes all video-game performers should be protected equally from the use of unregulated artificial intelligence. Video game performers say they fear AI could reduce or eliminate job opportunities because the technology could be used to replicate one performance into a number of other movements without their consent. That's a concern that led the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists to go on strike in late July.

Harris and running mate Tim Walz will campaign by bus in southwestern Pennsylvania on Sunday, hoping to ride the wave of enthusiasm her candidacy has brought to the presidential race to their party's nominating convention in Chicago this week. Vice President Harris and Walz, the governor of Minnesota, will be joined by their spouses, Doug Emhoff and Gwen Walz, as they get on and off the bus in the Pittsburgh area to glad-hand with voters. Harris and Emhoff were scheduled to deliver remarks at an event in the borough of Rochester, in Beaver County, which Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, won in 2020, though he lost the general election to Democrat Joe Biden. Southwestern Pennsylvania is a critical part of a key battleground state that has long commanded the attention of presidential candidates. The state voted for the Republican presidential candidate in 2016 and for the Democratic candidate in 2020. Both Harris and Trump are vying to see who can put Pennsylvania in their column on Nov. 5.

Let the good times roll: IT services eye a better future That segment has since recovered, and some banking sub-segments have recovered enough to increase their tech spending. Infosys chief financial officer Jayesh Sanghrajka told analysts last month that the company saw a recovery in areas such as mortgages, capital markets and card payments. Infosys reported its first sequential growth in this segment in six quarters.

elections, the BJP has vowed to win all 10 assembly seats, where by-elections are to be held, underlining its dominance in the state and sending a message to the Opposition that its recent resurgence was short-lived. Political observers, however, say it could be an uphill task for the ruling NDA alliance. Bypolls are to be held on 10 seats that fell vacant after nine MLAs were elected as MPs in this year's Lok Sabha elections and the MLA of Sishamau was convicted and given a seven-year jail sentence. However, the dates for the polls have not been announced yet. «Let us all pledge that we will achieve 100 per cent victory in the upcoming by-elections on 10 assembly seats,» BJP's UP unit president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary exhorted party workers at the party's state working committee meeting held on July 14.

chef Niki Nakayama opened a restaurant in Los Angeles, US, in 2011, she asked herself: “What do I want the staff to feel when we’re doing our work?” Then she wrote down the following words on a piece of paper: “Every day, better in every way. Everything is done with focus, heart, gratitude, love, care, purpose, intention, faith.” Initially the paper was placed by Nakayama’s workstation, but over time, it found its way into the menu, and eventually, it was reprinted as a permanent sign that hangs in two places in the kitchen today. Restaurant kitchens across the world, especially those in the fine dining world, display inspirational quotes and slogans for their staff to see and, hopefully, take to heart. Some read like a meditation; others a rousing locker room chant.

Foxconn is working on plans to set up a Battery Energy Storage System unit in India, its chairman Young Liu said here. With an eye on the electric vehicle segment, Foxconn has been expanding its battery manufacturing business, with the first plant already set up in Taiwan. Liu told PTI that Foxconn's information and communication technology segment has just started in India. «We are also waiting to put our 3+3 future industry in India. I have been talking to the minister for industries here about how can we collaborate on BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) in Tamil Nadu...,» Liu said.

shoemaker Bata expects a revival in coming quarters, helped by festive season demand and retail expansion, according to its India Managing Director and CEO Gunjan Shah. The company expects e-commerce, which is now a «profitable» and «viable» business, to be its growth driver as it has been expanding online sales through its portal and channel partners. Besides, Bata as part of its strategy to attract new generation buyers is also investing in store renovations to become more appealing and trendy and in new relevant products with affordable propositions to increase its play further. Young buyers account for around 40 per cent of its transactions. Moreover, it would also expand its apparel range to 200-plus stores from 70 stores at present. It will also add 13 exclusive outlets of its athleisure Brand 'Power' to take the total count to 15 by the end of 2024, said Shah.

economic recovery at risk. Since July, internet networks have been up to 40 percent slower than normal, according to one IT association, while documents, images and voice notes have been disrupted on WhatsApp, used by tens of millions of people. Digital rights experts believe the state is testing a firewall — a security system that monitors network traffic but can also be used to control online spaces.

paan for as little as ₹10, or splurged up to ₹800 for a gourmet version at weddings or special occasions. But imagine indulging in a paan that costs a staggering ₹1 lakh. Yes, you read that right—one lakh rupees for a single paan. Welcome to the world of ultra-luxury paan, brought to you by Mumbai’s very own Naushad Sheikh. Naushad, an MBA graduate with a passion for innovation, has transformed the traditional paan into a symbol of opulence with his venture, The Paan Story. His luxurious creation, aptly named “Fragrance of Love,” redefines indulgence in the culinary world. Naushad Sheikh had lucrative job offers from several multinational companies, each with attractive salary packages. However, his entrepreneurial spirit drove him to pursue something of his own. Choosing to carry forward his family's legacy, Naushad transformed his forefathers' traditional paan shop into a luxurious brand, aptly named The Paan Story. His most extravagant creation, a ₹1 lakh paan, has become particularly popular among newlywed grooms. Naushad told News18 that the bride and groom become happy after eating his paan.

If you’re in India and looking for a prepaid plan that includes free Netflix, your options are limited to three major telecom operators: Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi).

Cricket Council (ICC) announced the match schedule on Sunday for the upcoming ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia. Sixteen teams from around the world will take part in the 41-match event where the future stars of women's cricket will announce themselves over 15 days of competition from 18 January to 2 February 2025. Over and above these exciting matches will be 16 warm-up fixtures played from 13 to 16 January, in preparation for the main event, as per the ICC. The second edition of this exciting tournament comes on the back of a successful inauguration in South Africa in 2023 where India beat England by seven wickets in a thrilling final to be crowned the first-ever winners. It will also be the hosts, Malaysia's first appearance in the U19 Women's T20 World Cup as well as Samoa's first appearance in an ICC World Cup event.

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Global Compounders fund has outperformed the S&P 500 by a wide margin by keeping limited exposure to megacaps. «This positioning has insulated us from the recent drawdown and volatility. The megacaps, including not only the big tech names but also companies like Eli Lilly and Costco, have been bid up to extremely high valuations due to their certainty around growth and earnings delivery in near term,» says Arindam Mandal, Portfolio Manager at Marcellus Investment Managers.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation plans to invest Rs 1.7 lakh crore over the next five years to grow its core oil refining and fuel marketing business as well as in 'future big bets' of petrochemicals and green energy, its chairman G Krishnakumar has said. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), currently, owns about 14 per cent of India's oil refining capacity and about a quarter of the fuel retailing network. It plans to grow these businesses while foraying into newer areas. The firm is now implementing the first phase of a multi-decade aspirational journey in the form of 'Project Aspire' — its five-year strategic framework that is based on two fundamental pillars — 'Nurturing the Core' and 'Investing in Future Big Bets', he said in the company's latest annual report. «Our mid-term strategy is on a continuum. While we remain committed to growing our core businesses, which include refining and marketing petroleum products and upstream, we are equally focused on our big bets comprising petrochemicals, gas, green energy, non-fuel retail, and digital.

Balrampur Chini, Tata Motors and ICICI Lombard are top 3 stock ideas of the week from Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst, LKP Securities. “Balrampur Chini has given a swing high breakout on the weekly chart, suggesting a rise in optimism. The weekly RSI is in bullish crossover with an indication of strong price momentum. Over the short term, the trend might take the stock towards Rs 570. Support on the lower end, is placed at Rs 500,” De says.

₹15,000 which involves devices from prominent brands like Samsung, Nothing, Motorola and more.CMF Phone 1 starts at a price of ₹15,999 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant. However, with a ₹1,000 discount during first sale on July 12, the price comes down effectively to ₹14,999.The first ever CMF Phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset based on 4nm process and is paired with Mali G615 MC2 GPU for handling graphics intensive tasks.

Nifty managed to end with 1% gains in the holiday-shortened week, led by IT and consumer durables. When markets resume trading on Monday, a host of important domestic and global events lined-up during the holiday-truncated week are likely to impact them. On Friday, Nifty ended with an uptick of 400 points or 1.7% at 24,541.

Rajesh Rawani, a truck driver from Jamtara, Jharkhand, has spent 25 years navigating India's vast roads. While he took up trucking to support his family, his true passion has always been cooking—a hobby that has unexpectedly turned him into a YouTube sensation. With over 1.86 million subscribers and a new home funded by his YouTube earnings, Rajesh's life has taken a remarkable turn. His inspiring story caught the attention of business tycoon Anand Mahindra, who featured Rajesh in his ‘Monday Motivation’ series on Twitter after watching one of his videos. Despite his newfound fame, Rajesh remains a grounded individual. He starts his day at 4 a.m., regardless of how late he went to bed, rarely sleeping more than 2-4 hours a night. Born into a family of truckers, Rajesh's father was also a driver and the sole provider for their family of five, sending home just Rs 500 a month for all their expenses. Despite these humble beginnings and limited education—Rajesh only studied up to the fifth grade—he has driven trucks across India, from Maharashtra to Chhattisgarh, and even to Bhutan.

Anthony Scaramucci, was once a solid ex-White House Communications Director in the Trump regime, but he tapped out and later became a vocal opposition of the former President. Now, ahead of the Presidential poll race, he has dropped some shocking statements, including the fact that Donald Trump could be facing a massive defeat in the upcoming Prez polls.