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BusinessPhoto: QazinformShares of South Korean cosmetics companies have surged sharply this year, while stocks of entertainment firms have declined, according to data from the main bourse operator reported by Yonhap on Friday. This contrasting trend highlights differing market performances within South Korea's key industries in 2024.
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TechnologyPhoto: HT WorldYouTuber and streamer Jack Doherty revealed he might have to stop posting on social media after signing a contract with crypto casino Shuffle.com. Doherty admitted he did not fully read the contract, which includes a clause prohibiting him from publishing content online. Shuffle.com confirmed the contract and plans to enforce it. Doherty is now working with a lawyer to resolve the issue and informed his followers about the situation.
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PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldPakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, formerly ruled by ex-PM Imran Khan's PTI party, was placed under emergency and governor’s rule by President Asif Ali Zardari. The decision, made under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution, followed a federal cabinet meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz Sharif. The cabinet cited the provincial government’s disengagement from anti-terrorism efforts. This move comes days after PTI-led protests and increased political pressure by KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.
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SciencePhoto: TOI WorldResearchers at UC San Diego discovered the genetic switch responsible for butterflies' unique color vision. Unlike most insects with eight photoreceptors per eye unit, butterflies have nine, enabling richer color perception. This evolutionary adaptation helps butterflies better navigate flowers, find nectar, and locate mates. The finding reveals how a genetic tweak shaped their compound eyes' structure and function.
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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentMamitha Baiju is set to make her Telugu film debut with 'Jai Hanuman,' directed by Prasanth Varma. The film stars Rishab Shetty as Lord Hanuman and serves as a sequel to the Telugu superhero film 'HanuMan,' expanding the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. Baiju also has multiple upcoming films in various languages.
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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsTata Consultancy Services, JSW Dulux, Indo Borax & Chemicals, Premco Global, Majestic Auto, and Honda India Power Products declared special dividends for FY26. The payouts ranged from ₹10 to ₹236 per share. Share-price performances of these companies showed significant variation following the announcements.
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Photo: QazinformShares of South Korean cosmetics companies have surged sharply this year, while stocks of entertainment firms have declined, according to data from the main bourse operator reported by Yonhap on Friday. This contrasting trend highlights differing market performances within South Korea's key industries in 2024.
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