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BusinessGold prices fell by ₹3500 per 10 grams this week due to pressure from the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting at the end of the month. Silver prices also declined, dropping by ₹5000 per kilogram. This decline comes just before the festive season of Diwali and Dussehra, impacting precious metal markets.
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ScienceEngineers have studied coconut shell biochar as an additive for asphalt, discovering that incorporating 12.5% biochar improves the material's stiffness, strength, and stability at high temperatures. This approach repurposes agricultural waste into a valuable component for road construction, potentially enhancing road durability and performance under heat stress.
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HealthDr. Sharmishtha Lad, a dentist and healthcare entrepreneur, explains that tiny rough or jagged edges on teeth develop over time due to natural wear and tear. Common causes include teeth grinding or clenching, biting hard objects like ice or pens, and consuming acidic foods and drinks. These habits put pressure on teeth, causing uneven or worn edges.
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PoliticsGoogle co-founder Sergey Brin has spent $102 million opposing California's proposed billionaire wealth tax, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on the state's 200 billionaires. Brin, with a net worth of nearly $260 billion, could face a $13 billion tax bill. The tax aims to fund healthcare, education, and food assistance, highlighting California's economic inequality and high poverty rate.
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EntertainmentDiljit Dosanjh will perform in seven Indian cities during his Aura World Tour in November and December 2026. The tour starts at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi-NCR on November 1, followed by shows in Indore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Chandigarh. Dates and venues for Chandigarh are yet to be announced.
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TechnologyEric Schmidt, Google CEO from 2001 to 2011, says programming is rapidly changing due to AI. He claims AI now writes code beyond his own ability, calling his field "over." Schmidt compares past programmers to builders and says future coders will be architects who direct AI to build software. He still advises learning to code but emphasizes framing problems and guiding AI outputs.
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Gold prices fell by ₹3500 per 10 grams this week due to pressure from the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting at the end of the month. Silver prices also declined, dropping by ₹5000 per kilogram. This decline comes just before the festive season of Diwali and Dussehra, impacting precious metal markets.
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