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HYDERABAD: The University of Hyderabad Students’ Union (UoHSU) has called off an indefinite protest and boycott of classes against the Telangana government’s plans to develop the 400-acre land parcel bordering the varsity land, after the Supreme Court stayed any future activity till further orders. The indefinite protest and boycott of classes was called off on Thursday following Supreme Court’s stay and the protesting students started attending classes from Friday, UoHSU Vice President Akash Kumar said. The UoHSU and other unions and parties aligned with it had launched an indefinite protest and announced a boycott of classes from April 1, against…

The EU Markets today saw President Donald Trump fulfill his “Liberation Day” tariff hammer that sent ripples through global markets. The move punches through alliances, targeting not just rivals but close partners like the EU, Japan, and South Korea. I was expecting markets to slide closer to 7% circuit-breaker territory, but I think markets are pricing in that Trump will backtrack on the tariffs. We think this is wrong. Trump is a tariff man. He is fundamentally skeptical of global trade. He thinks a trade deficit means you’re being ripped off. This is something he has been saying since the…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! A US congressional committee has approved a bill to block the launch of a government-backed digital currency. The central bank digital currency (CBDC) Anti-Surveillance State Act passed the House Financial Services Committee with a close vote of 27–22.Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota said the measure is meant to stop the Federal Reserve from creating a digital version of the dollar. Did you know? Want to get smarter & wealthier with crypto? Subscribe – We publish new crypto explainer videos every week! What is Monero? XMR Animated Explainer The bill does not just…

Risk assets and the U.S. dollar barely stood a chance during the aftermath of Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs announcements, as trade war shots were fired by targeted economies, further clouding the global growth outlook. Here are the latest developments you need to take note of: Headlines: Australia S&P Global Services PMI Final for March 2025: 51.6 (51.2 forecast; 50.8 previous) Australia Balance of Trade for February 2025: 2.97B (5.1B forecast; 5.62B previous); Exports: -3.6% m/m (1.3% m/m previous); Imports: 1.6% m/m (-0.3% m/m previous) Japan Jibun Bank Services PMI Final for March 2025: 50.0 (49.5 forecast; 53.7 previous) China Caixin Services…

In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning has taken on a larger meaning, with people using the time to organize and declutter things in their lives.For professionals on the job hunt, a little spring cleaning (metaphorically speaking) could be a great way to reinvigorate your job search. Here are a few strategies your job search spring cleaning should include… Reevaluate Your Job Search Approach Make a list of the last handful of jobs you applied for and see if…

By Mustafa Furniturewala, Chief Technology Officer, Coursera Today, I’m excited to announce the launch of a new way to explore and discover content on Coursera. Learners can now more easily explore 60 in-demand roles, receive personalized guidance from Coursera Coach (our AI-powered guide), and have a clearer path to advancing in their careers. Eighty-five percent of Coursera learners enroll to develop skills for career growth, according to the Coursera Learner Outcomes Report—yet nearly two-thirds aren’t sure which skills they need to reach their goals. This update serves as a compass, helping learners explore careers on Coursera with personalized content recommendations…

“People think that’s hard, but for me, that’s just what I do,” explained Edwin, whose relationship with Teddi ended last fall after 13 years of marriage. “No matter what, I will always love Teddi and she’s been a big part of my life. And I like taking care of people, it’s just what I do. So, it wasn’t even a question.” Does this mean there’s a chance for the couple to rekindle their romance? Edwin will reassess when the timing is right. “The first thing is just making sure that we take care of this,” he said. “We’ll see what…

Why is cinema still failing autistic women? About Little White Lies Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them. Combining cutting-edge design, illustration and journalism, we’ve been described as being “at the vanguard of the independent publishing movement.” Our reviews feature a unique tripartite ranking system that captures the different aspects of the movie-going experience. We believe in Truth & Movies. Editorial Design

Happy Friday! Only one for me this week and that is Richie Kotzen and Adrian Smith’s new Smith Kotzen album. Outside of that, nothing really I’m dying to hear, plus all the stuff I got last week I’m still diving in to and absorbing. Let me know what you want to hear this week or what we may have missed. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a great weekend.

On March 24, Canada’s newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney called a snap election for April 28. If the economic record of his Liberal Party, which has been in office since Justin Trudeau’s victory in 2015, is a major factor in voters’ decisions, bookies would be giving you pretty long odds on them.  Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita is a key metric of economic performance which tells us how much per person is available to be consumed, invested, or put to some other use. Under the Liberals, Canada’s performance relative to its G7 peers has been miserable. As Figure…