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PoliticsPhoto: Hindu EntertainmentIranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, winner of the Palme d’Or, has been sentenced to five years in prison. The court also ordered the confiscation of his assets and imposed two-year bans on travel and social media use. This new ruling adds to a previous one-year conviction amid ongoing legal proceedings in Iran.
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SciencePhoto: TOI WorldResearchers have successfully replicated the color-shifting glass of the ancient Roman Lycurgus Cup, created 1,600 years ago. This glass exhibits unique optical effects due to tiny gold and silver nanoparticles. Their experiments combined ancient and modern techniques, potentially advancing scientific applications beyond art. A modern sculpture inspired by this historic artifact will be unveiled soon.
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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentTiger Shroff will resume shooting for the action film 'Lag Jaa Gale' in early November, about three weeks after a firing incident at his residence on October 18. The 10-day shoot, directed by Raj Mehta and co-starring Lakshya and Janhvi Kapoor, will take place at a confidential location for security reasons. The film, backed by Dharma Productions, is scheduled for release in May 2027.
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BusinessPhoto: Hindu WorldThe Federal Reserve, under Chairman Kevin Warsh, aims to bring inflation back to its 2% target. Typically, this is achieved by raising short-term interest rates. However, despite elevated inflation, the Fed is likely to skip a rate hike for now. Higher borrowing costs usually help reduce spending and slow inflation over time.
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SportsPhoto: Amar SportsNovak Djokovic expressed his happiness over the students' victory against Vucic in the Serbian elections during a press conference at the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel. He praised the students' courage, patience, and resilience over nearly two years of challenging the government. Djokovic said their efforts brought pride to Serbia and the world, and he hopes for a prosperous future for the country.
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BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsJio Platforms debuted on the stock market with a 21.3% premium, listing at Rs 1,358 against its IPO price of Rs 1,119 on the BSE. Its market capitalization reached around Rs 12.5 lakh crore, making it India's second-most valuable listed company after Reliance Industries. It also became the largest listed telecom company, surpassing Bharti Airtel, TCS, SBI, and Bajaj Finance.
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Photo: Hindu EntertainmentIranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, winner of the Palme d’Or, has been sentenced to five years in prison. The court also ordered the confiscation of his assets and imposed two-year bans on travel and social media use. This new ruling adds to a previous one-year conviction amid ongoing legal proceedings in Iran.
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