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Some stuff I am reading today morning: A Billion Indians have no spending money ( BBC ) Russia is preparing to re-enter the global economy ( Semafor ) US Consumer sentiment plunges ( CNN ) Small & Mid sized cement players struggle ( MC ) Is Lawsikho another Byjus? ( LN ) Fiasco of Independent Directors at AGS Transact ( Money Life ) Samsung & India ( Fortune ) India’s reform paradox ( BW ) The top 10 % ( Common Sense) Market cycles & the illusion of Average ( Howard Marks )

Australia will be locking horns against Afghanistan in the 10th game of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The game will be taking place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday (February 28). This will be the first ODI meeting between the two teams since their famous clash in Mumbai in the 2023 World Cup. Afghanistan were agonizingly close to their first-ever ODI win over Australia but eventually lost the game by three wickets. Defending 291 runs, Afghanistan had reduced Australia to 91/7. However, a majestic 201-run knock from Glenn Maxwell helped Australia pull off one of the greatest…

Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge believes Alexander Isak should be on Arne Slot’s transfer wishlist this summer.The Newcastle star has had a fine season, scoring 19 goals in 24 Premier League games, and has been linked with a move away from St James’ Park although the Magpies have repeatedly said he is not for sale.If that stance changes, however, then Aldridge says the Sweden international, who missed Newcastle’s 2-0 defeat at Anfield last night, would complement Liverpool’s existing forward options.The action from #LIVNEW 📺🔴 pic.twitter.com/2BdOiX8l71— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 27, 2025He told Betano: “I think Alexander Isak would be a…

Brayden Schenn and Scott Laughton are two options for the Toronto Maple Leafs TSN: Darren Dreger says that St. Louis Blues forward Brayden Schenn would be a great with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Philadelphia Flyers Scott Laughton would be another option for the Maple Leafs. “So you look at the prospect pool in Toronto and you see Fraser Minten or Easton Cowan. You’ve got Nikita Grebenkin, you’ve got Ben Danford coming. I mean, there are other assets that Brad Treliving can use. And he’s most definitely interesting, the captain of the Blues. You also have Scott Laughton of the Philadelphia Flyers. The ask is a little bit less, it’s…

Getty ImagesThere has been growing public anger about sewage spills into waterwaysThe water sector in England and Wales “urgently needs fixing”, Environment Secretary Steve Reed has said.The public, environment groups and investors have been asked for their views about how the water sector can be changed by a body set up by the UK government.The head of a new independent commission will invite ideas on how to fix England and Wales’ troubled water industry. Sir Jon Cunliffe, a former deputy governor of the Bank of England, will launch his call for evidence in Manchester on Thursday morning.There has been growing…

Today, the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets hosted its first hearing, entitled “Exploring Bipartisan Legislative Frameworks for Digital Assets,” at which certain members of the subcommittee and crypto industry witnesses predominantly discussed stablecoin regulation. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), a long-time proponent of the Bitcoin and digital asset industry, presided over the hearing with assistance from ranking member of the subcommittee, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). The witnesses included Tim Massad, former CFTC Chair and Research Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; Jai Massari, Chief Legal Officer at Lightspark; Jonathan Jachym, Global Head of Policy and Government…

Superstar Rajinikanth, one of India’s most legendary actors, is known for his larger-than-life screen presence and humble persona. With a career spanning over four decades, he has won millions of hearts worldwide. Beyond cinema, his enduring bond with his wife, Latha Rajinikanth a former playback singer and entrepreneur has been truly inspiring, showcasing love and companionship through all of life’s highs and lows. The couple recently celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary in Dubai, marking yet another milestone in their journey together. Rajinikanth has taken a break from the ‘Coolie’ shoot to spend time with Latha, and the pictures of the…

By Terry Ashton, updated February 26, 2025Crypto investors are always on the lookout for presales that could deliver massive returns—ideally 100x or more. In previous cycles, meme coins have been at the forefront of these explosive gains, and Frog Knox is aiming to follow in their footsteps. Currently live, Frog Knox offers a fair launch model that stands out from the crowd, featuring zero team tokens, burnt liquidity, and a strategic Frog Reserve to ensure long-term sustainability and growth.While presales have historically been risky due to insider allocations leading to massive dumps post-launch, Frog Knox removes that risk completely. With…

Afghanistan’s upset win over England on Wednesday sent a warning to Group B leaders South Africa and Australia, as they secured two crucial points to be just one point behind the top-two.The Afghans now pose a threat to Australia when they face the reigning ODI champions on Friday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Group B will conclude with the match between the now-eliminated England and South Africa on Saturday at the National Stadium in Karachi.Should Australia or South Africa fail to reach the semi-finals, they would regret the washout of their…

ICSI CS June 2025 exam: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has released a notice regarding the CS June 2025 examination. ICSI will conduct the Company Secretary Executive (2022 syllabus) and Company Secretary Professional (2017 and 2022 syllabus) examinations from June 1 to June 10, 2025. As per the notice, online enrollment for the ICSI CS June 2025 exam began on February 26, 2025.ICSI CS June 2025 exam: Important datesEvents Dates Start date for enrolment, Addition of Module, Claiming exemption on the basis of Higher qualificationFebruary 26, 2025 Last date of Submission of enrollment , Addition of module/Group…