AIIB launches $10 billion support facility for countries hit by Middle East conflict, India among key shareholders

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has launched a $10 billion fund facility to support member countries affected by the economic fallout of the ongoing Middle East conflict, PTI reported. India is the second-largest shareholder in the China-led multilateral lender after China.The Beijing-headquartered bank said the newly launched Energy, Food Security and Economic Resilience Facility…

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Patricia Cardoso reflects on discovering America Ferrera and launching a career that redefined representation, ‘i’ll never forget it’ | English Movie News

Nearly 25 years after ‘Real Women Have Curves’ premiered at Sundance, director Patricia Cardoso still lights up when recalling the teenage talent who stole her heart for the lead role. She vividly remembers meeting 17-year-old America Ferrera, a complete newcomer, and instantly recognizing her brilliance. That spark launched Ferrera’s stellar career from ‘Ugly Betty to…

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India may rest top stars for Afghanistan Test, final call with management | Exclusive | Cricket News

Indian players celebrates the dismissal of South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder during the first Test in Kolkata in November. (AP) New Delhi: The Indian cricket team faces a packed international calendar after the IPL 2026 concludes on May 31, and the management will monitor workloads before finalising squads for the subsequent assignments. With only a few…

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Profitability a concern as Zepto lines up IPO

BENGALURU: Quick commerce platform Zepto is pitching a high-volume model to public market investors as it prepares for its IPO, arguing that scale, density and advertising will eventually drive profitability.The company’s updated draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) shows a business growing rapidly on orders but still trailing market leader Blinkit on profitability.Zepto processed 210 million…

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TS Inter Supplementary Exam 2026: Fee payment deadline for IPASE extended, check details here

TS Inter Supplementary Exam 2026 The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has extended the deadline for payment and confirmation of examination fees for the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations (IPASE) 2026. The last date for students to complete the process is till April 23, 2026, according to a press release issued on April 20.The…

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Why your wooden cutting board is cracking and the simple kitchen essential that can save it |

Wooden cutting boards, prized for their knife-friendliness and natural beauty, face deterioration due to moisture cycles. This repeated wetting and drying causes fibre separation and cracking The timelessness of a solid wood cutting board set upon the countertop speaks for itself with its durability and gentleness towards expensive chef knives, not to mention that it…

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