Future imperfect

Markets or oil, analysts’ predictions are spectacularly wrong too often. But not for want of trying, hopefully A month after US attacked Iran, analysts predicted crude would average $83 through 2026. Mid-June, the forecast was still bleak: $80-$90 a barrel till Dec. Yet, Brent has already slipped below $72, close to where it was in…

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Taiwan turned shopping receipts into lottery tickets in 1951; 75 years later, people still keep every bill hoping to win millions | World News

For most people, a shopping receipt is something that quickly disappears into a wallet, pocket or bin. In Taiwan, however, that small strip of paper has a very different role. A routine purchase at a supermarket, café or clothing store can also become an entry into a nationwide lottery, where receipts carry the possibility of…

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Kejriwal seeks written assurance from automakers on E20 fuel; slams Centre’s ‘misadventure’ | India News

Kerjiwal questioned whether the companies would compensate customers if E20 fuel caused damage to vehicle components. NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday stepped up his attack on the Centre over its push for E20 ethanol-blended fuel, saying he would seek written assurances from leading automobile manufacturers that the fuel does…

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Delhi HC restores CJP’s X handle, says Centre’s concern over NEET chaos ‘no longer relevant’ | India News

Supporters of CJP gathered at Jantar Mantar, demanding action against examination irregularities and paper leaks NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Tuesday ordered the restoration of the Cockroach Janta Party’s X account, setting aside the Centre’s blocking order.The court said the Centre’s primary concern related to the NEET examination was no longer relevant and,…

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Kanpur cricketer Vinayak Shukla named Oman team skipper, succeeding Jatinder Singh | Cricket News

Lucknow: Kanpur-born wicketkeeper-batter Vinayak Shukla has been named the new captain of the Oman national cricket team, succeeding long-serving skipper Jatinder Singh ahead of key international assignments, including the ACC Men’s Premier Cup and the final leg of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign.Vinayak, 31, who hails from Shyamnagar in Kanpur, made his…

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A new island rose from the sea in Iceland in 1963, but everyone except scientists is banned from setting foot on it: Here’s why |

A barren stretch of volcanic rock rising from the Atlantic Ocean may not sound like one of the world’s most protected places, yet almost nobody is allowed to set foot on Iceland’s Surtsey island. There are no permanent residents, hotels or tourist attractions, and even scientists need special permission to visit. The reason lies in…

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JNVST Class 6 registration 2027 begins; check eligibility, exam date and pattern

JNVST Class 6 registration 2027 begins The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the official notification and prospectus for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2027 for admission to Class 6. Eligible students can now submit their applications for admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) for the 2027-28 academic session.According to the official schedule,…

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When ‘Magudam’ actress Anjali tied rakhi to school classmate who kept proposing to her: ‘Not your brother, I am Kannan’ | Tamil Movie News

Actress Anjali, known for her natural performances in Tamil and Telugu cinema, recalled a funny incident from her school days that caught fans’ attention. The actress was recently promoting her next release ‘Magudam’ during an interview and opened up about the love proposals she received while growing up and the rumours that followed her after…

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