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​A lot of emerging market currencies have all depreciated substantially, whether you look at the Brazilian real, the Korean won, South African rand, and so on and so forth. And against all of that, you would say the INR is depreciated by much lesser to the extent of, say, 2% to 2.5%.

The conventional wisdom may be that buy now, pay later (BNPL) options are best suited for lower- to middle-income consumers, for smaller ticket items, and being able to afford necessities. But a spate of recent announcements underscores the widespread appeal of paying over time — where stretching out transactions over weeks or months helps improve […]

Wednesday 1 January, 2025

December 2024: The humble jigsaw puzzle has been around for over 250 years. There’s a good reason for that: the simple act of piecing together a jigsaw can bring so many benefits; from offering some relief from stress to improving memory and more. With International Puzzle Day just around the corner, ITV This Morning’s resident GP, Doctor Zoe Williams, shares her thoughts on why this centuries old pastime could be just the ticket to a calmer you.

2024 is now officially over and everyone around the globe has welcomed 2025, with epic firework displays and perhaps one too many glasses of champagne.

From January 1, 2025, Sofia Municipality’s low-emission zone for domestic heating comes into effect, prohibiting the use of wood and coal stoves in nine metropolitan districts. This measure, aimed at improving air quality, applies to areas with existing heat transfer or gas distribution networks, including "Sredets," "Krasno Selo," "Izgrev," "Ilinden," "Studentski," "Oborishte," "Vazrazhdane," "Lozenets," and "Triaditsa." The restriction, adopted in 2022, will affect approximately 1,600 households. Читать дальше...

THINK the UK‘s beaches should only be visited in the heat of summer? Think again.

Express Sport brings you the latest news from the World Darts Championship.

Raheem Sterling’s knee injury recovery is ahead of schedule, with Mikel Arteta optimistic about the winger’s return as Arsenal navigate a busy fixture schedule.

Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence (AI) race transformed the tech industry in 2024, driving Apple toward a $4 trillion valuation and rewiring how tech’s biggest players operate. Apple’s stock jumped 16% in late 2024 as investors bet on AI-enhanced iPhones. The company’s plans for smarter Siri features and AI-powered photo editing tools sparked interest in the […]

The 12 animals in the Chinese Horoscope, in order, are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig

An organized theft ring is accused of stealing nearly $5 million worth of vehicles from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport between 2023 and November 2024.

House and Senate lawmakers spoke with Fox News Digital about what their New Year's resolutions are as Republicans prepare to take the levers of power in DC.

After a fifth consecutive cancellation, organizers can no longer rely on the Rideau Canal to meet the required ice thickness.

A flight passenger shared a "seat squatter" story on Reddit about a couple with a dog who tried to claim her row. A travel and etiquette expert weighed in on the plane drama.

Several Hollywood stars, including Jelly Roll, Jessica Simpson and Kathy Bates, showed off dramatic transformations in 2024 after dropping 100 pounds during their weight-loss journey.

Companies in the mobility space could enjoy a range of benefits if their treasurers had greater influence and involvement, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report “The Impact of Misunderstood Treasurers in the Mobility Space.” Among treasurers in the space — which includes manufacturing or services related to commuting — 82% said they believe their company […]

The past year saw its fair share of wild police encounters and courtroom moments, including a man in Nevada who threw his entire body over a court bench to attack a judge.

2024 has come to a close and several winners and losers emerged in the political landscape after Republicans won control of the White House, Senate and House.

Newcastle United are favourites to sign Fikayo Tomori from AC Milan in the January transfer window, according to CaughtOffSide. Tomori is keen on a return to the Premier League, and Newcastle, who are aiming to finish in the top four, are currently showing the strongest interest in the 27-year-old central defender., CaughtOffSide has reported that […]

What better way to ring in 2025 than reflecting on America’s blood-soaked beginnings? Peter Berg’s latest series for Netflix, American Primeval, has a new trailer ready for the bleary eyes of the hungover masses. We can only assume that Karo syrup works wonders on a headache because the trailer offers little in plot and instead leans on the stabbings, shootings, slashings, and scalpings of Manifest Destiny to drive audiences to the streamer.

In a nursing home in Heisdorf, 2025 was greeted warmly by 25 pensioners and their care teams, whereas the younger generation danced to techno music on Kirchberg.

Each Public Domain Day seems to bring us a richer crop of copyright-liberated books, plays, films, musical compositions, sound recordings, works of art, and other pieces of intellectual property. This year happens to be an especially notable one for connoisseurs of Belgian culture. Among the characters entering the American public domain, we find a certain […]