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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that India remains one of the strongest pillars of global growth even as the world economy turns more unpredictable amid rising tariffs, uneven expansion, and the rapid advance of artificial intelligence (AI), according to an ET report.Speaking at an IMF press conference, Georgieva replied to ET…
The UK government has announced tougher English language requirements for foreign nationals applying for skilled worker and dependent visas, as part of a broader overhaul of its immigration system outlined in the May 2025 White Paper titled Restoring control over the immigration system. The new measures have been detailed in the UK Parliament’s Commons Library…
The Trump administration has expanded his contentious higher education initiative, the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, to all US colleges and universities, escalating a policy push that ties federal funding to bans on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices and strict limits on international enrollment.According to Bloomberg News, sources close to the matter…
Asian stocks jumped on Wednesday as trade war fears were overshadowed by comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who suggested the bank could cut interest rates again this month.Asian markets opened on the higher end (moderately), following Wall Street’s lead. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.3 percent to 47,463.31, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 1.5…
Tim Gokey, CEO, Broadridge, and Sheenam Ohrie, country MD, Broadridge India Tim Gokey, CEO of Broadridge, the $7-billion US company that offers technology and communications solutions to financial services businesses, says technology is enabling the democratisation of investment. About 60% of North Americans, he says, hold shares today, compared to 40% some 15 years ago….
Obesity is often associated with heart disease, diabetes, and joint problems, but its impact doesn’t stop there. Growing evidence suggests that being overweight, particularly in midlife, can also increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects memory and cognition. The connection between body weight and brain health is complex, involving…
Arbaaz Khan and his wife, makeup artist Sshura Khan, have welcomed a new member to their family, bringing immense joy and happiness. The couple, who tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in December 2023, have been celebrating this new chapter in their lives. Arbaaz Khan and Sshura Khan become parents to a baby girl…
Many assume Greek yoghurt and hung curd are the same because both are thick, creamy, and made by straining curd. However, as nutritionist Dr. Neha Chawla explained on X, the two differ significantly in how they’re made and what they offer nutritionally. Hung curd is simply regular curd with water removed, fermented using variable bacterial…
US stocks continued to climb on Friday, as Wall Street edged toward the finish of another record-setting week, buoyed by optimism around artificial intelligence and hopes of easier interest rates despite a partial government shutdown.The S&P 500 rose 0.2% and is on track for its seventh winning week in nine, while the Dow Jones Industrial…
US universities face funding risks over Trump’s academic freedom compact. (AI Image) The Trump administration has sent letters to nine leading universities, urging them to sign a new “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” in exchange for priority access to federal funding. The compact outlines specific demands including freezing tuition fees, limiting international student…
