How unprotected sex is driving up STis in Europe – Firstpost

How unprotected sex is driving up STis in Europe – Firstpost

September still holds that back-to-school feeling for many of us, no matter how long ago we left the classroom. For many young people looking forward to freshers’ week or returning to their studies, though, the continuing rise in sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) might be a good reason to revise guidance on safer sex and condom use … Read more

‘Expectations Are Sky High’: N Chandrasekaran After Vistara Merger

‘Expectations Are Sky High’: N Chandrasekaran After Vistara Merger

Last Updated:November 15, 2024, 11:06 IST In his LinkedIn post, Tata group Chairman N Chandrasekaran reassured customers that Vistara’s best practices and commitment to quality will enhance the national carrier’s standards. Vistara, a full-service carrier, has been merged into Air India by the Tata group in an effort to bring its entire airline business under … Read more

Quick commerce a challenge to retailers, will become political issue: Kotak

Quick commerce a challenge to retailers, will become political issue: Kotak

Industry veteran Uday Kotak | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Financial services industry veteran Uday Kotak on Thursday (November 15, 2024) said the successful quick commerce (Q-Com) trade poses a challenge to retailers and will become a political issue. Speaking at an event, Kotak also pitched for Indian businesses becoming more competitive in a “free and … Read more

Pound sinks to four-month low against the dollar as Trump trade piles further pressure on global markets

Pound sinks to four-month low against the dollar as Trump trade piles further pressure on global markets

By DAILY MAIL CITY & FINANCE REPORTER Updated: 22:12 GMT, 14 November 2024 The pound fell to its lowest level against the dollar in more than four months yesterday as the so-called ‘Trump trade’ put further pressure on global markets. Sterling hit $1.2627, its weakest since July 2.  It has fallen from above $1.30 on … Read more

CEO Joshua Schulman Sets New Strategy to Restore Burberry’s Fortunes

CEO Joshua Schulman Sets New Strategy to Restore Burberry’s Fortunes

LONDON — Since he joined as chief executive officer in July, Joshua Schulman hasn’t wasted a minute in his effort to turn around Burberry, which has been hit by a double whammy of slowing luxury demand and past strategies that drove the brand into territory that was too niche, too fashion and too expensive. In … Read more

What Franchisors Need to Consider Before Expanding Internationally

What Franchisors Need to Consider Before Expanding Internationally

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Expanding your franchise concept internationally is a challenging decision. It can offer tremendous growth opportunities beyond your current home market. However, doing so prematurely can put undue stress on your system as you try to replicate your U.S. operations for a culturally different demographic while also managing … Read more

Ilya Lichtenstein sentenced to 5 years for Bitfinex bitcoin hack

Ilya Lichtenstein sentenced to 5 years for Bitfinex bitcoin hack

A New York technology entrepreneur was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty last year to laundering funds stolen from Bitfinex, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, with the help of his wife. Ilya Lichtenstein, 35, hacked into Bitfinex’s network in 2016, using advanced hacking tools and techniques, and stole about 120,000 bitcoin, the Justice … Read more

US mortgage rates dip, but economists see volatility ahead – Daily News

US mortgage rates dip, but economists see volatility ahead – Daily News

By ALEX VEIGA The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged lower this week, ending a six-week climb. The rate slipped to 6.78% from 6.79% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. That’s still down from a year ago, when the rate averaged 7.4%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular … Read more

LuLu starts trading on ADX following Rs 14K crore IPO

LuLu starts trading on ADX following Rs 14K crore IPO

United Arab Emirates (UAE) retail giant LuLu Retail successfully commenced trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Thursday, November 14, following its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and trading under the ticker “LuLu”. The IPO raised gross proceeds of Dirham 6.32 billion (Rs 1,45,31,95,52,000), making it the largest offering in the UAE in 2024 to date. The offering attracted a … Read more

How lifestyle choices & genetics drive alarming surge in fatty liver disease – Firstpost

How lifestyle choices & genetics drive alarming surge in fatty liver disease – Firstpost

Fatty liver disease is a growing concern in India with factors such as insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and genetic predispositions playing key roles in its development. The disease progresses from simple fat accumulation in the liver to severe conditions like cirrhosis and liver cancer if left untreated. In India, lifestyle factors like sedentary behaviour and … Read more