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New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) As India gears up to celebrate the festival of lights next month, Apple retail and online stores in India — Apple BKC (Mumbai) and Apple Saket (New Delhi) — have lined up a series of free talks and workshops to spark the creativity of customers this festive season, along with up to Rs 10,000 instant savings on newly-launched products.On the offer front, the customers in India can get up to Rs 10,000 instant savings on eligible products with HDFC Bank Credit cards.Instant savings (or cash back) for iPhone 15 series, Apple Watch Series 9 and…

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) On World Food Day, leaders on Monday presented the case for urgent action to transform food systems to reduce emissions and build resilience.Farmer, civil society, and philanthropic leaders and scientific experts came out in force to support the upcoming, unprecedented moment for food systems transformation at this year’s UN Climate Conference or COP28. There is mounting evidence that agriculture and food systems — food production and waste, processing, packaging, transporting and consumption — are both a cause and casualty of climate change. Science also shows that they have a huge mitigation potential — up to…

Canberra, Oct 16 (IANS) Indigenous Australian leaders have called for a week of silence after voters defeated a historic referendum to recognise First Nations people in the constitution.In a statement issued late Sunday night, a coalition of Indigenous organizations from across Australia who supported the referendum said they would take a week to “grieve” the result, reports Xinhua news agency.As of Monday morning with 78 per cent of votes counted by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), more than 60 per,cent of Australians had voted “no” to changing the constitution to recognise Indigenous Australians by establishing a Voice to Parliament that…

The party workers said Nadda will discuss each and every angle to reduce the discontent spreading among the workers on a few of these seats.The BJP’s national president reached Udaipur around 10 a.m.on Monday where he was welcomed by BJP state president C.P. Joshi. Nadda is chairing a meeting at Hotel Howard Johnson which started from 10.25 a.m. and will continue till 3.15 pm.At 3.25 p.m., he will then leave for Jodhpur where he will chair a meeting from 3.45 p.m. to 9.15 p.m.State in charge Arun Singh will also be attending these meetings.Party workers said that strong protests by…

The film, which features a story about the ‘sightless’ and their lives, is directed by Rahhat Shah Kazmi.An elated Hina shared: “Our team has worked really hard on this film, and there is nothing better than it being recognised at such a large scale. Right from people in the US loving the story we told through ‘Country of Blind’, to our screenplay being invited by the Oscar Library of the Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, it all feels surreal!The actress said: “I am hoping that we achieve even greater heights with our film, as the story is an entire experience…

Sawant was speaking at a programme in North Goa on Sunday evening.”How much electricity is generated in Goa? Can anyone tell me? Do we generate power in Goa? We do it, but very little at the Saligao waste treatment plant. It is generated through waste, which is around one to two mega watt and used for running the plant,” he said.”We don’t want electricity from coal as it is opposed by the public. Hence people can opt for renewable energy. We can generate electricity by wind energy, waste, hydro power, water and solar energy is the easiest option to generate…

Even though this is a substantial amount, it represents a 38 per cent decline from the $973 million invested in crypto gaming in the second quarter (Q2) of 2023, according to crypto data firm DappRadar.The overall investment in crypto games for the year is estimated to be around $2.3 billion.”This quarter witnessed Web3 gaming projects amassing a notable $600 million, propelling the year’s tally to $2.3 billion. While this constitutes just 30 per cent of the funds pooled last year, it’s essential to keep in perspective the distinct market dynamics of 2023,” the report said.The year 2023 has proven to…

According to the sources, the government seals recovered from his office include those of West Bengal Essential Commodities Supply Corporation Limited, chief inspector, district food supply officers, and sub-inspector of state food & supplies department.Without the active involvement of a section of department officials, so many stamps could not have reached the accused’s office, the ED officials feel.Meanwhile, the central agency sleuths have also come across documents relating to huge property and assets in the name of Rahman which include rice-mills, hotels, bar-cum-restaurants and multiple high end vehicles.The officials also have accessed information of about at least six corporate entities…

The upset victory was Afghanistan’s second-ever triumph in a men’s Cricket World Cup – and certainly their biggest at the showpiece event – as they outplayed the defending champions in all areas of the game on Sunday.Afghanistan took advantage of a lackluster bowling performance to achieve a total of 284 runs before successfully dismissing England for 215. Harry Brook stood out as the main batsman providing strong resistance, leading the scoring with 66 runs.Speaking in Sky Sports, Atherton laid the blame on the team’s inconsistent bowling attack, with Woakes giving up 31 runs off his first three overs and Sam…

Australia’s campaign is under a bit of dark clouds after facing losses to India on a spin-friendly pitch in Chennai and against South Africa on a bouncy Lucknow pitch. As of now, they are now at the bottom of the points table with zero points, as Afghanistan moved past them post a 69-run upset win over England in New Delhi on Sunday.“I think the keys to winning tonight are top-order runs in that power play and not only do we need a fast start, but we need someone to go on. We need more partnerships. We need someone in that…