Held once every four years, the hospitality major has observed that travellers from more than 160 countries have booked their stays for the duration of the Games
The report added that the cuts were a part of the cost-savings programme announced in March, which included as many as 7,500 layoffs
A roadmap to follow for the sport climbing competition at the Paris Games: Athletes to WatchJanja Garnbret, Slovenia: The eight-time world champion and reigning Olympic champion has been the most dominant climber in the sport. Sam Watson, United States: The 18-year-old speed-climbing specialist qualified for Paris by winning the gold medal at the Pan American Games. Aleksandra Miroslaw, Poland: She set the women's speed-climbing world record at the final in the Tokyo Games and lowered that mark seven other times since then. Читать дальше...
Disney is working on a sequel to the 2006 hit movie 'The Devil Wear Prada' starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt
The EU Commission on Friday issued formal charges against X, accusing it of violating the EU's stringent social media regulations
A roadmap to follow for the beach volleyball competition at the Paris Games: Athletes to WatchAnders Mol and Christian Srum, Norway: Mol had surgery in March to repair a broken bone in his left foot. Chase Budinger, United States: The 6-foot-7 former NBA player earned a berth with Miles Evans as the No. 2 U.S. men's pair. Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes, United States: The reigning world champions are hoping to keep alive a streak of U.S. medals on the women's side. Cheng could be the only American with Olympic experience. Читать дальше...
In addition to being a religious celebration, Bonalu is a vibrant cultural festival that brings communities together in devotion and gratitude. It falls during the Ashada Masam in July or August
Amazon has declared its 8th edition of Prime Day offering amazing savings on top brands across different categories. It is set to go live on July 20th at 12:00 am to July 20th 11:59 pm
A roadmap to follow for the sailing competition at the Paris Games: Athletes to WatchMarit Bouwmeester, Netherlands: She's returning for her fourth Games in the ILCA 6, formerly known as laser, after a bronze in Tokyo, gold in Rio de Janeiro and silver in London. Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze, Brazil: They won gold medals at the last two Olympics in the women's skiff known as 49erFX. They face stiff competition from Dutch duo Odile van Aanholt and Annette Duetz, the current world champions, and... Читать дальше...
The trailer of the mystery drama series 'The Perfect Couple' is out. Based on Elin Hilderbrand's 2018 novel, it is set to premiere on September 5, 2024
Baba Vanga was a blind Bulgarian clairvoyant popular for her precognitive abilities. She predicts that humanity won't be totally wiped out until 5079, although the apocalypse will begin by 2025
The U.S. telecom company said the FBI is investigating and at least one person has been arrested after AT&T call logs were copied from its workspace on a third-party cloud platform
India's forex reserves jumped USD 5.158 billion to USD 657.155 billion during the week ended July 5, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. The forex kitty had declined for the previous two consecutive weeks, dropping USD 1.713 billion to USD 651.997 billion for the week ended June 28. The reserves had touched an all-time high of USD 655.817 billion as on June 7 this year. For the week ended July 5, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased USD 4.228 billion to USD 577.11 billion... Читать дальше...
As of now, 5,500 individuals have planned for cryogenic preservation, and 500 bodies are currently in storage
Moreover, Apple is anticipated to equip all four models in the iPhone 16 series with the same chip. Pro models, however, could get more graphic processing power than the standard and Plus models
DU Manusmriti row: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan clarified that there was no question of teaching any controversial portion of any script in the syllabus
Budget 2024: In a post on social media platform 'X', Kharge pointed out economic problems related to inflation, and problems faced by youth and farmers
By Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Co-working firm Innov8 has started three new facilities with over 600 sitting capacity in Delhi-NCR at an investment of Rs 10 crore as part of its expansion plan amid a rise in demand for flexible workspace. These three facilities, having a total of 60,000 square feet area, are located at Unitech Cyber Park, DLF Cyber City and Okhla in Delhi-NCR, the company said in a statement. "Delhi NCR's thriving startup ecosystem and its position as a major corporate hub make it an ideal location for our latest co-working spaces," Ritesh Malik... Читать дальше...
Industrial gases firm Air Liquide India on Friday said they have set up a manufacturing unit in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 350 crore with a view to expand its business. This air separation unit, it said, is dedicated to healthcare and industrial merchant activities in Kosi, Mathura. It has a production capacity of more than 300 tonnes of liquid oxygen and medical oxygen per day, as well as about 45 tonnes of liquid nitrogen and 12 tonnes of liquid argon per day, the company said in a statement. Читать дальше...
Jordan Chiles still remembers the first time someone handed her a ribbon for something she did at a gymnastics meet. She was maybe 7 or 8 and a Level 4, the entry point to competition for the thousands of kids who take up the sport. The details of what Chiles did that day are fuzzy at best. The jolt of adrenaline that sprinted through her as she caressed the first of what has become countless gold ribbons is not. I was like, Oh, this is what it feels like to win? Okay, I got this. This is cool,' Chiles said. Читать дальше...
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The seasonal snow cover in Chenab, Beas, Ravi and Sutlej river basins in Himachal Pradesh decreased by 12.72 per cent in 2023-24 compared to 14.25 per cent in 2022-23, a statement issued here on Friday said. During the early winter months of 2023-24 (October to November), the Chenab, Beas and Sutlej basins showed negative trends in snow cover, whereas the Ravi basin showed a marginal increase, reflecting a positive trend, the statement quoting a study said. However, results for the peak winter months... Читать дальше...
The domestic equities surged today, with the Nifty50 closing near 24,500, driven by a strong showing from IT stocks. Positive sentiment was fueled by TCS's robust earnings and easing US inflation, boosting hopes of a September rate cut. However, with the earnings season in full swing and the union budget looming, expect more stock-specific action in the coming days.
The government is likely to introduce amendments to Banking Regulation Act 1949 and other laws to push banking sector reforms during the upcoming Budget session. Apart from this, amendments in the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970, and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1980 are needed for privatisation of public sector banks, sources said. These Acts led to the nationalisation of banks in two phases and provisions of these laws... Читать дальше...