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IIT-Madras startup develops smart ring that tracks health indicators and facilitates contactless payments

Muse Wearables, a tech start-up incubated at IIT-M, has developed a smart ring with advanced health tracking and contactless payments. Called 'Ring One', it will launch globally on Sept. 27, 2023 and in India on Oct. 25, 2023. It measures 6 vitals and is made in Bengaluru and Chennai. The…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

India’s first solar observatory mission Aditya-L1 to be launched at 11.50 a.m. on September 2

ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission to launch September 2, 2023, to study Sun's outermost layers. The spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around the L1 point of the Sun-Earth system, carrying seven payloads to observe the photosphere, chromosphere and corona.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, predicted XI, venue

NEW DELHI: The long-awaited moment has arrived. Cricket fans are about to witness the mother of all cricket clashes - India vs Pakistan - on Saturday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023

Fresh troubles see Adani stocks cap worst month since February

MUMBAI: New allegations over governance issues at India’s Adani Group put the brakes on a recovery in the conglomerate’s market value from carnage in the wake of US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research’s report earlier this year.

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023

Foreigners snap up India stocks while fleeing most EMs in August

NEW DELHI: Indian equities stood out in August as foreign investors sold stocks in almost every other Asian emerging market, thanks to the nation’s strong corporate earnings performance and its growing appeal as an alternative to China.

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023

‘Sugar helped rise of capitalist economy,’ says Ulbe Bosma, author of The World of Sugar: How the Sweet Stuff Transformed Our Politics, Health, and Environment over 2000 Years

Sugar has been a key commodity in global capitalism since the 17th century, becoming ubiquitous with globalisation. Ulbe Bosma's book explores its history, highlighting India and Asia's role in shaping the world of sugar. It also reveals how the Atlantic slave trade contributed to the West's rise and how labour…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Janet Yellen to attend India G20 summit, focus on economy, climate: U.S. Treasury

She will “continue to build momentum” for her drive to evolve the World Bank and other multilateral lenders to boost financing capacity to aid developing countries’ clean energy transitions, tackle pandemics, fragility and conflict, the Treasury said.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Morning Digest | India sees lowest August rainfall in a century; Chinese President yet to confirm presence at Delhi’s G-20 summit, and more

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The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

India shows an impressive 7.8% economic growth in April-June quarter

India’s economy has clocked up impressive growth of 7.8% in the first quarter of the current financial year, mainly due to good performance by the agricultural and financial sectors

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

Biden hopes Xi Jinping will attend G20 amid reports Chinese president will skip Delhi summit

Analysts suggest Chinese leader may be reluctant to give neighbouring rival India the spotlight

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2023