You can sail directly from India to US in a straight line, shows social media user; Elon Musk says 'whoa'
A viral map suggesting a direct sea route from India to the United States has sparked debate on the internet. The map claims that one can sail from India to the US without touching any land in a straight line. Billionaire Elon Musk expressed his astonishment at the concept. Some users argued that the line on the 2D map is not straight, but this is due to the curvature of the Earth. A 3D globe visualization was shared to clarify the concept. Key Points
Economic TimesA dermatologist spotted early skin cancer on a stranger's face
Dr. Chelsey straight told a stranger that he should get a spot on his face checked out. He visited her clinic and was treated for melanoma. Key Points
InsiderOil heads for third straight weekly loss as economic worries persist
Oil prices held steady in early trading on Friday, but were set for a third straight week of losses after markets witnessed dramatic drops on fears of a weakening U.S. economy and slowing Chinese demand. Key Points
ReutersStocks climb and U.S. yields fall after inflation dat
By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) - A gauge of global stocks climbed for a fifth straight day on Friday, with the two-year U.S. Treasury yield set to decline for the first time in nine quarters Key Points
ThePrintStocks climb and U.S. yields fall after inflation data
By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) - A gauge of global stocks climbed for a fifth straight day on Friday, with the two-year U.S. Treasury yield set to decline for the first time in nine quarters Key Points
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Sensex trims losses, ends 176 pts lower led by IT, metals; Banks shine
CLOSING BELL: The key benchmark indices ended lower for the seventh straight trading day. The Sensex has shed 2,032 points, while the Nifty 50 has declined 643 points in this period. Key Points
Business StandardStocks dip, longer-dated US yields higher after inflation data
By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -A gauge of global stocks fell for a second straight session on Wednesday and longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields rose in choppy trading as investors assessed the Key Points
ThePrintCrude oil heads for third straight weekly loss as economic worries persist
Brent crude rose 14 cents, or 0.2%, to $72.64 a barrel at 0002 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate was up 17 cents, or 0.3%, at $68.73 a barrel after four straight days of losses. Key Points
FinancialexpressSensex closes below 80K as slide continues
The Indian stock market extended its bear run into fifth straight session on Friday. The BSE Sensex today tumbled 662.87 points, or 0.83 per cent, to end the session at 79,402.29 levels. The Nifty50, on the other hand, closed at 24,180.80, down 218.63 points or 0.9 per cent. Key Points
The TribuneIf you don't get any rate cut this Friday from Shaktikanta Das & Co, blame it on the weather
The Reserve Bank of India will likely keep its benchmark repurchase rate at 6.5% for a seventh straight policy meeting. Key Points
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‘Harry Potter’ star Miriam Margolyes, 82, poses nude for fashion magazine: ‘I wouldn’t want to be straight for anything’
“I never had any shame about being gay or anything really. I knew it wasn’t criminal because it was me. I couldn’t be a criminal,” she said Key Points
The Indian ExpressSGX Nifty down 10 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping
Foreign portfolio investors were net buyers for the second straight day at Rs 1,714 crore. DIIs net sold shares worth Rs 654 crore on Wednesday. Key Points
Economic TimesRupee falls 7 paise to 82.16 against US dollar
Falling for the second straight session, the rupee depreciated by 7 paise to 82.16 against the US dollar on Friday, as a strong greenback overseas weighed on investor sentiments. Key Points
FinancialexpressDollar up vs euro but remains on track for weekly loss after inflation data
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar rose against the euro on Friday but was on track for its fifth straight weekly loss against the common currency, after slower U.S. consumer spending Key Points
ThePrintIndia's manufacturing PMI slips to lowest level in four months
India's manufacturing sector expanded at the slowest pace in four months in February amid rising borrowing costs & weakness in the sector, a private survey showed on Wednesday. However, the sector remained relatively strong amid buoyant domestic demand, despite higher inflationary pressures. It was well above the 50-mark separating expansion from contraction for a 20th straight month. Key Points
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5 dangerous sitting postures to avoid; exercises to correct them
From hunching to sitting cross-legged, here are some poor sitting postures that are making you sick. Expert suggests exercises to fix them. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesStocks gain, Treasury yields jump after US job report
By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -A gauge of global stocks rose on Friday, on pace for its sixth straight week of gains, while U.S. Treasury yields shot higher after a strong U.S. jobs report Key Points
ThePrintStocks flat, US yields edge higher ahead of data
By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) - A gauge of global stocks was little changed on Wednesday, pausing after equities in Europe and the U.S. hit record levels in the prior session, as investors Key Points
ThePrintIsha Ambani looks fine as wine in another Manish Malhotra ensemble
Isha Ambani dazzles in a stunning red ensemble by Manish Malhotra at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities. Get all the details of her beautiful outfit and accessories. Key Points
Times Of IndiaGold rises on softer dollar, safe-haven demand; focus on Fed minutes
By Sherin Elizabeth Varghese (Reuters) - Gold prices rose for a sixth straight session on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar and safe-haven buying, ahead of the minutes from the U.S. central Key Points
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Stock market opens in red; Sensex-Nifty dip in early trade after gaining for five straight sessions
30-share Sensex dropped 0.11 per cent or 79.66 points to 72,628.50 points and 16 constituents were in the red, with Mahindra & Mahindra falling over 1 per... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaDollar edges lower but poised for weekly gain as early rate cut hopes dim
By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar edged lower on Friday, pausing after five straight sessions of gains but still poised for a weekly climb, as recent economic data and comments Key Points
ThePrintStocks gain, Treasury yields climb after US payrolls report
By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -A gauge of global stocks was higher on Friday, on track for its sixth straight week of gains, while U.S. Treasury yields rose following a strong U.S. jobs Key Points
ThePrintStocks advance, Treasury yields jump after US payrolls report
By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -A gauge of global stocks climbed on Friday, poised for its sixth straight week of gains, while U.S. Treasury yields rose after a strong U.S. jobs report forced Key Points
ThePrintIndia's Barbeque-Nation posts second consecutive quarterly loss
India's Barbeque-Nation Hospitality (BARQ.NS) on Monday reported a loss for a second straight quarter, hurt by slowing demand and rising expenses. Key Points
ReutersMy straight guy friends hit on me after I transitioned
After transitioning, her friends started to hit on her. When they did it, she felt gross, but she also felt more like a woman. She describes the two feelings as "twisted." Key Points
InsiderIndian stocks set for first monthly foreign outflow since February
After six straight months of net buying, overseas funds have sold $1.93 billion worth of Indian stocks so far in September, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The last such run of foreign inflows lasted until March 2021. Key Points
Economic TimesGift Nifty down 30 points; here's what changed for markets while you were sleeping
The result season is now coming to an end. Overall the earnings have been in the expected line. In the absence of any major trigger and uncertain global cues, we expect the market to consolidate in the range, said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia's Grasim posts 56% Q1 profit drop on chemicals, textile slump
India's Grasim Industries Ltd (GRAS.NS) reported a 56% drop in quarterly profit on Thursday - its fourth straight quarterly fall - as the Aditya Birla Group-owned company was hit by weak chemicals prices and a slump in its textiles business. Key Points
ReutersRupee gains for second day tracking Asian peers; premiums inch up
The Indian rupee rose for a second straight session against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, mirroring similar moves in Asian peers, as risk appetite in the region rose on fresh bets of the Federal Reserve nearing the end of its rate tightening cycle. Key Points
Reuters
Thousands displaced by floods in China
Beijing: Heavy flooding has displaced thousands of people around China as the capital had a relative respite from sweltering heat. Beijing reported 9.8 straight days when the temperature exceeded 35°C, the National Climate Centre said on Monday. Such a streak was last recorded in 1961. AP Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIndian shares trim weekly gains on profit booking post RBI policy
The blue-chip Nifty 50 closed 0.38% lower at 18,563.40, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.35% to 62,625.63. Key Points
FinancialexpressMindful movements: Teaching children emotional regulation through yoga practices
Discover the transformative power of yoga in teaching children emotional regulation. Explore effective techniques and empower their emotional well-being. | Health Key Points
Hindustan Times$2.7 bn in 14 days! FII buying on Dalal Street longest in 3 years: Nilesh Shah
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers of Indian equities for 14 straight days, the longest streak in 3 years. This positive trend is likely due to several factors, including the Reserve Bank of India's decision to pause rate hikes, the March quarter earnings of companies not bringing any big shocks to Dalal Street investors, and the US Federal Reserve's indication of a likely pause in interest rates. However, experts caution that the Fed's indications of a possible recession could impact FII flows Key Points
Economic TimesAsian stocks slide to two-month low on debt ceiling jitters
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.84% to 503.93, the lowest since March 21, and was on track for second straight month of losses. Key Points
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Rupee falls seven paise to 82.16 against U.S. dollar
Falling for the second straight session, the Rupee depreciated by seven paise to 82.16 against the U.S. dollar on May 12, as a strong greenback overseas weighed on investor sentiments. Key Points
The HinduUS manufacturing contracts in April, but pulls off three-year low
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said that its manufacturing PMI rose to 47.1 last month from 46.3 in March, which was the lowest reading since May 2020 Key Points
mintRupee rises 8 paise to close at 82.09 against US dollar
Rising for the second straight session, the rupee appreciated 8 paise to close at 82.09 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, supported by softening crude oil prices in the international markets. Key Points
FinancialexpressSania Mirza ends her career with 1st round defeat at WTA Dubai event
Sania Mirza lost in straight sets along with American partner Madison Keys in women's doubles tie. The pair went 4-6 0-6 down to the formidable Russian pair of Vernokia Kudermetova and Liudmila Samsonova in exactly one hour. | Tennis News Key Points
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