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Questions: 1. This star has gone by the names 1ES 1727-21.4, GCRV 67121, and PN G004.5+06.8, among others. But before the modern era, it was known simply as X’s star, after a German astronomer who described its appearance in a 1606 book. Name X. 2. The book (from Q1) had the extended title ‘On the…
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The absence of all-rounder Cameron Green will change Australia’s bowling dynamics for the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy and may increase spinner Nathan Lyon’s workload, according to star pacer Mitchell Starc. Green will undergo surgery to address his back-related troubles which will keep him out of action for at least six months. While Australia…
Japanese Shinto priests attend a ritual during an autumn festival at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, October 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday (October 17, 2024) sent a ritual offering to a shrine honouring the country’s war dead that has long angered neighbouring countries, a spokesperson for…
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The salary of Chief Executive Officers significantly declined in 2023 despite a robust stock market, according to a recent report. CEO pay was still astoundingly high-290 times higher than the ordinary worker-despite this drop. The Economic Policy Institute’s study revealed that in 2023, there was an almost 20% decline in the total compensation received by…
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Pakistan vs England, 2nd Test Day 4, Live Updates© AFP Pakistan vs England, 2nd Test Day 4, Live Updates: England will be resuming Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against Pakistan from 36/2 in Multan. At Stumps, Ollie Pope (21*) and Joe Root (12*) remained unbeaten at the crease as the visitors…
Workers monitor the production line of drip tape fittings at a factory of DAYU Water Group Co, in Jiuquan, during an organised media tour in Gansu province, China October 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS China’s economy expanded at a slower-than-expected rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarter, the government said Friday (October 18, 2024)….
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From the 30 Sensex firms, Titan, Infosys, Maruti, Nestle, ITC, Adani Ports, HDFC Bank and Hindustan Unilever were the biggest laggards | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices slumped in early trade on Friday (October 18, 2024), falling for the fourth day running, amid relentless foreign fund outflows and selling in Infosys shares after its…
Ajay Banga also said that a lot of India’s growth is driven by the domestic market as well. (File) Washington: India’s growth rate is the shiniest part in the global economy, World Bank president Ajay Banga said on Thursday, noting that a lot of this is driven by the domestic market. “There is no doubt…
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The rupee slipped 1 paisa to 84.07 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday, as the weakening American currency failed to support the local unit amid negative domestic equity markets and higher crude oil prices. Forex traders said the unabated outflow of foreign funds also weighed on the domestic unit. At the interbank…
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India’s wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant hobbled off the field due to a knee injury on Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Pant’s injury meant that substitute wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel stood behind the stumps for India before the end of play on Day 2. On Day 3, however, Jurel…
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