India becomes least-favoured Asian stock market in BofA survey – why fund managers are underweight

Indian equities have declined over the past two weeks despite a brighter earnings outlook. India’s stock market, among the worst performing this year, has now replaced Indonesia to become the ‘least-favoured’ stock market in India, as per a fund managers’ survey by Bank of America Corp. This signals growing investor caution for the Indian stock…

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NATO-backed scientists planted 13-foot-tall giant grass on war-damaged land near Bucha, hoping its roots can help clean Ukraine’s polluted soil

Scientists prepare a field for Miscanthus plants in northern Czech Republic (AFP photo) More than four years of war have left lasting damage across parts of Ukraine. It has not only affected buildings and infrastructure, but also the natural environment. Areas that once supported forests, wildlife and agriculture have been reduced to barren lands which…

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Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage replaces Arshad Nadeem as Neeraj Chopra’s biggest rival, storms to become new CWG javelin champion | Commonwealth Games News

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, centre, with India’s Neeraj Chopra, right, and Yash Vir Singh. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rivalries define sport and, for years, men’s javelin revolved around the India-Pakistan rivalry between Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem. But on a bitterly cold, windy Friday evening at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, a new storyline gathered…

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In 1931, a bankrupt farmer abandoned 4,000 sheep on a sub-Antarctic island: Decades of isolation produced a flock with rare inherited traits

Campbell Island landscape | Wikimedia Commons Sheep farming collapsed on Campbell Island in 1931, and about 4,000 animals were left behind on one of the most remote islands in New Zealand’s territory. The farm’s final leaseholder, John Warren, had taken over the operation only a few years earlier, but falling prices and severe transport problems…

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India-Uk Trade Deal: UK backs India’s security concerns, says trade deal based on trust

UK backs India’s security concerns, says trade deal based on trust NEW DELHI: The landmark India-UK trade deal that came into effect Wednesday reflects real warmth and trust in the relationship along with the ability to discuss issues of importance to both sides, said UK officials. While refraining from commenting on individual cases, diplomatic sources…

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‘Gone Girl’ star Ben Affleck and ‘Jeopardy!’ winner Jamie Ding win big with USD 1 million on ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ |

Ben Affleck and ‘Jeopardy!’ winner Jamie Ding correctly answered the USD 1 million prize, donating all proceeds to his non-profit organization. (Instagram) Ben Affleck and ‘Jeopardy!’ winner Jamie Ding just scored the top prize on ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.’ On the latest episode, the duo reached the 15th and final question, and after…

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