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Europe’s science budget set to grow despite Brexit

Horizon Europe raises stakes in global technology race




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Three-row SUVs are the latest draw for auto firms

Close to half a dozen more three-row premium mid-size models are expected to hit the road over the next two years.




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Carens is another arrow in Kia's packed quiver

The Carens is a warning for cars such as the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar, Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Innova Crista and Mahindra XUV 700, because Kia punches much harder than others in its weight category.




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Maruti Suzuki underestimated SUV segment's growth

According to Siam data, Indian auto companies sold 982,456 units of utility vehicles in the first half of FY23, a 50.29 per cent growth over the corresponding period last year.




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India’s smartwatch market grows multifold in 2021

Noise leads the market with 27 per cent market share




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L’Oréal launches AI-based Brow Magic. Here’s how it works

L’Oréal confirms that the Brow Magic eyebrow applicator will launch in 2023




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Wearables device segment sees slower growth in March quarter but players remain bullish on outlook

As per estimates released by IDC, India’s smart wearable device market grew by merely 2.1 per cent in March quarter




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Non-basmati rice procurement woes in Punjab may force growers to shift to basmati

Farmers who have harvested the fragrant rice are happy despite drop in prices




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Kolkatan who returns to Durga Puja after 20 years: ‘Crowds still there but no bonding, people are alone clicking selfies’

According to Arpita Mandal, the City of Joy, now that she’s two decades older, is today less suitable for pandal-hopping, due to the massive crowds, and more suitable for cafe-hopping, with plenty of eateries mushrooming even in residential neighbourhoods




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Row breaks out over endorsement of Trinamool candidate by officials of Kolkata-based football clubs

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari called the move ‘unprecedented and unethical’, writes to Union Sports Minister seeking his intervention




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Will RCB finally throw the monkey off its back?

Playing their third game in five days, Sunrisers will once again look to Warner to deliver



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Muppets grown with time

The eighth season of “Gali Gali Sim Sim” promises to help children learn subjects and the world around them in an engaging way




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Bigg Boss Kannada OTT: Voot’s aggressive strategy to grow its base in Karnataka

To acquire a large segment of Kannada viewers, Voot has lined up a series of programmes, starting with Bigg Boss Kannada OTT, which will be unveiled soon,




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World Pickleball Championships will spur India’s growing interest in sport, say AIPA players




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Neeraj Chopra to be coached by javelin legend Jan Železný, who holds javelin throw world record




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Jobs will come only...: Akhilesh on UPPSC exam row

"If the BJP had governed with the same intensity with which it is running the bulldozer of injustice, today its members wouldn't have to hide in their homes, fearing the anger of students," he said.




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Maha Cong chief compares BJP to 'dog', sparks row

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole has stirred controversy after he questioned OBC voters in Akola district if they would vote for the BJP, which he alleged calls them "kutta" (dog). Patole, while addressing a public meeting in Akola, accused the BJP of arrogance and said it was time to make them "kutta" (dog). The statement has drawn criticism from the BJP and sparked a political row in the state.




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35 killed, 43 hurt as man rams car into crowd in China

A 62-year-old man rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports centre in Zhuhai, China, killing 35 and injuring 43. The attacker, identified as Fan, was quickly apprehended and is currently receiving medical treatment after attempting self-harm. Police believe Fan's actions were motivated by his dissatisfaction with the property division outcome of his divorce. The incident occurred on Monday evening but was not reported by Chinese media until Tuesday evening. The event has sparked concerns and prompted authorities to strengthen security measures and investigate the incident.




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Rural demand lifts FMCG sector to 5.7% growth in Q2

India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector grew 5.7 per cent by value and 4.1 per cent by volume in the July-September quarter driven by rural demand, consumer intelligence firm NielsenIQ said in its quarterly update on Thursday. Price-led growth stood at 1.5 per cent. According to NielsenIQ data, rural volume growth outpaced urban markets for the third straight quarter despite consumption softening in both regions.








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Tomorrow X Together drops emotional teaser of 'Can't You See Me' track from The Dream Chapter: Eternity

The season of comebacks is here in the K-pop industry! Big Hit Entertainment's rookie group Tomorrow x Together is set for their second comeback this summer. The quartet will complete their trilogy with 'The Dream Chapter: Eternity'. 

The first teaser of their title track 'Can't You See Me' is here. More than one year after their debut, the boys are all grown up in this comeback. You hear them sing, "Can't you see me? / Like that magical day / Say believe me / Can't you see me?"

The five members are seen spending some good times together before everything falls apart. In the end, all of them stand outside a burning house as Soobin is seen screaming! It already looks like the MOAs are in for an emotional rollercoaster ride.

The concept trailer had similar emotions - a sense of losing your close friends over the course of time and lost feeling Soobin senses when he gets captured in the glass box.

The album is set to release on May 18, 2020. The group, which includes five members - Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai, debuted on March 4, 2019, with the EP 'The Dream Chapter: Star' with lead single 'Crown'. This was followed by 'The Dream Chapter: Magic' with '9 and Three Quarters (Run Away)' as its lead single.

Not just that, they also made their Japanese debut on January 15, 2020, with the single 'Magic Hour'. 

ALSO READ: TXT drops The Dream Chapter: Eternity concept trailer and the morse code says “SAVE ME”




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5 Job Profiles That Might Be Stopping Your Growth in Future

Today, jobs and skills arena are upgrading and evolving continuously. However, with time, some relevant skills became redundant, mostly because of advancement.




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Growth is lighting the economy’s hidden corners

We are learning that unemployment statistics can hide a lot of pain in a labour market




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Ageing transport systems risk growth, US cities warned

Authority on New York recovery calls for ‘trillions of dollars’ of infrastructure investment




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Latin America faces up to growing uncertainties

Elections test region’s democratic mettle; markets test its finances




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Startups Weekly: SEC temporarily loosens crowdfunding regulations on small companies

A specific type of small startup has a window to raise crowdfunding in a somewhat less regulated way than normally required in the US based on a temporary set of rule changes by the SEC announced this week. Excited yet?




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Workers will need to BOOK their place on the office lift to stop overcrowding at work 

US software giant Salesforce is planning to ask employees to book a place in the lift when they return to London's third tallest skyscraper. The Heron Tower is just off Liverpool street.




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Anushka Sharma wishes her mommies 'Happy Mother's Day' with a priceless throwback picture!

Anushka Sharma wishes her mommies 'Happy Mother's Day' with a priceless throwback picture!





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Bollywood celebrated lockdown mother's day with throwback pictures

Bollywood celebrated lockdown mother's day with throwback pictures





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Moody's Investors See No GDP Growth For FY21

Moody's Investors Service on Friday estimated its GDP forecast for FY21 at 0% and FY22 at 6.6%. Also, at the same time it said that the country's sovereign rating upgrade from 'Baa2 negative' is unlikely to be made in the near




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Covid 19 Impact: Govt. To Up Its Gross Borrowing For Fy21 To Rs. 12 Lakh Crore

As against the budget estimates (BE) for 2020-21, the government announced a raise in its estimated market borrowing from Rs. 7.8 lakh crore to Rs. 12 lakh crore. Giving the rationale, the government iterates that the Covid 19 pandemic has




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54 percent Increase In Gross Borrowing Means Bond Yields Set To Rise

The gross borrowing programme announced by the government to the tune of Rs 12 lakh crores for FY 2021 is likely to see a sharp spike in bond yields, when markets open on Monday. The gross borrowing programme was originally pegged




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Covid 19 Impact: Govt. To Up Its Gross Borrowing For Fy21 To Rs. 12 Lakh Crore

As against the budget estimates (BE) for 2020-21, the government announced a raise in its estimated market borrowing from Rs. 7.8 lakh crore to Rs. 12 lakh crore. Giving the rationale, the government iterates that the Covid 19 pandemic has




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54 percent Increase In Gross Borrowing Means Bond Yields Set To Rise

The gross borrowing programme announced by the government to the tune of Rs 12 lakh crores for FY 2021 is likely to see a sharp spike in bond yields, when markets open on Monday. The gross borrowing programme was originally pegged




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Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s Unique Outfits In Throwback Pictures Are What We All Have Our Eyes On!

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja is that one actress in the Bollywood industry, who is always making headlines when it comes to fashion. From her airport looks in casuals to her experimental outfits in events or other public appearances, each outfit of




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Lucknow: Rs 5k fine, FIR for throwing used masks

Lucknow Municipal Corporation will impose a monetary penalty of Rs 5,000 or might even lodge an FIR against any individual found throwing used face masks or hand gloves in the open.




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EB-Quess contract row: East Bengal players to approach AIFF through players’ body




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PM Modi to meet chief ministers tomorrow via video-conferencing to discuss COVID-19 crisis

Modi is likely to take feedback from the chief ministers of various states to discuss the next stage of the exit from the nationwide lockdown which was imposed on March 24.




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Squee Spree: Brown-Eyed and Bat-Eared

Me oh my, Mr. Fox Friend! What a lovely stare you've got there!




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In crowd wisdom, the 'surprisingly popular' answer can trump ignorance of the masses

Crowd wisdom tends to favor the most popular information, not necessarily the most correct — mass ignorance can cancel out a knowledgeable minority, resulting in the wrong answer becoming the most accepted. To improve wisdom-of-crowds surveys, Princeton University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have developed what they call the "surprisingly popular" algorithm, wherein the correct answer is that which is more popular than people predict.




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Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla HQ in lockdown row

Tesla boss Elon Musk has threatened to pull the firm's headquarters and only US car factory out of California after local officials stopped the company from reopening the electric vehicle plant.




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'Stay alert': Sturgeon rejects new government slogan as backlash grows

Nicola Sturgeon has said she will refuse to switch immediately to a new coronavirus slogan the UK government is expected to adopt, amid widespread criticism of the change.




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No throwing rice or extra guests permitted – but you can have a COVID-19 'micro-wedding' at Vancouver city hall

The city says couples can book its Helena Gutteridge Plaza at City Hall for just $85 and bring eight guests to have an outdoor, physically distant wedding ceremony.




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Nigeria’s Priorities for Progress: Imperatives for Stability and Inclusive Growth

Research Event

24 July 2014 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm

Chatham House, London

Event participants

Dr Doyin Okupe, Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the President of Nigeria 

Nigeria’s prospects, with its rise to international prominence as Africa’s largest economy, are tempered by the many development and security challenges the country faces. While essential reforms in the power and agriculture sectors are underway, such efforts are balanced against the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast, significant concerns around youth unemployment, and an increasingly contentious political environment in the run-up to the February 2015 elections. 

Dr Doyin Okupe, Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan, will discuss what steps the presidency is taking to address the country’s most urgent challenges, and how the political environment can be managed to overcome tensions that may impede progress.

Department/project

Christopher Vandome

Research Fellow, Africa Programme
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Pakistanis crowd markets as virus lockdown eased

Pakistanis crowded markets on Saturday after a nationwide coronavirus lockdown was eased, despite the country declaring its second highest daily infection toll. Prime Minister Imran Khan has allowed businesses to reopen in phases from the weekend, citing the economic havoc the virus restrictions have wreaked on the improvised nation. In the garrison city of Rawalpindi, thousands of shoppers were preparing for Eid, which follows the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, with many flouting social distancing rules and advice to wear masks.