Indian magnate Gautam Adani charged in US over massive bribery scheme
NEW YORK, Nov 21, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani has been charged with paying hundreds of millions of dollars of bribes and hiding the payments from investors, US prosecutors said on Wednesday. With a business empire spanning coal, airports, cement and media, the chairman of Adani Group has been rocked in recent years by corporate fraud allegations and a stock crash. None of the multiple defendants in the case, including Adani, are in custody, the prosecutor's office told AFP. A self-described introvert, Adani keeps a low profile and rarely speaks to the media, often sending lieutenants to front corporate events. His big break came seven years later with a contract to build and operate a commercial shipping port in Gujarat.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 21, 2024 04:49 UTC
Feuding groups strike deal to back new EU top team
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov 21, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - The European Parliament's main political groups struck a deal Wednesday to greenlight the EU's new executive team -- including a controversial hard-right commissioner -- after a week-long standoff threatened to derail the process. Leaders of the centre-right European People's Party, the centre-left Socialists and Democrats and centrist Renew agreed to back Ursula von der Leyen's new European Commission, clearing the way for a parliament confirmation vote next week and a December start. Senior lawmakers gave the go-ahead following late-night talks in Brussels to the seven commission members whose approval was still pending -- including all six of its vice-presidents, the political groups involved confirmed. Centre and left groups were unhappy that Raffaele Fitto of Italy's hard-right Brothers of Italy party was handed a vice presidency despite his political affiliation. Each of the EU's 27 states gets to nominate one member to serve on the commission, the EU's top executive body and one of the world's most formidable regulators.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 21, 2024 03:44 UTC
They fell in love with Beatrice. So they opened a store in downtown.
When Scott and Lisa Melton were looking to move to a small town, they fell in love with Beatrice. Which is why Beatrice Liquidation opened Wednesday at the corner of Fifth and Court streets in the former Sisters Emporium location. Lisa Melton worked in a clinic and hospitals. Scott Melton worked for newspapers for almost 30 years, including at the Omaha World-Herald. Scott Melton said Beatrice Liquidation won't be like most liquidation stores.
Source:Daily Sun
November 20, 2024 22:52 UTC
William F. Brown
William F. BrownWilliam F. Brown of Phillipsburg, NJ passed away November 16, 2024. Born August 22, 1935 he was the son of William M. Brown and Frances H Miller. William was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church for over 50 years. He was also Past Grand Tall Cedar of Warren County Forest Tall Cedars of Lebanon and past Supreme Regional Director of Region 8. William is survived by his wife, Christine Brown; daughters, Cindy Brown (Joe Reyda) of Florida, Linda Brown (Bob) of Easton and son, William (Nancy) Brown of Phillipsburg.
Source:Daily Sun
November 20, 2024 20:46 UTC
School students vow to eliminate social curses
RANGPUR, Nov 20, 2024 (BSS)– School students at an awareness discussion today vowed to prevent child marriage, drug abuse, misuse of mobile phones and activities of teenage gangs to ensure moral education and social security. Gangachara model police station organised the awareness raising discussion for school students at Gangachara Government Model High School premises . Presided over by headmaster of the school Md Abdul Akhter Miah, teachers and students of the school were present. All the students present at the program took an oath to stop child marriage and prevent drug abuse. In another discussion held at Gangachara Aliya Madrasa premises today, Officer-in-Charge of Gangachara model police station Md Al Imran said the program will continue in all educational institutions to prevent social curses and ensure social security in the upazila.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 20, 2024 20:26 UTC
Tangible Experience in an Intangible World: The Vinyl Revival
Record sales are in their 16th consecutive year of growth. Vinyl offers something tangible in a world where most music exists as ephemeral files on a streaming service. Vinyl records personally connect the listener and artist. Records allow you to tap into the historical aura of a track or artist in a way that digital media could never. Their dedication and investment in their favorite artists have made physical album sales a vital revenue lifeline for many indie artists.
Source:Daily Sun
November 20, 2024 19:30 UTC
On the Mark: Inaction not a solution
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Source:Daily Sun
November 20, 2024 18:42 UTC
Art in a Digital Age: A Walk Through a ‘Winter in Paradise’
To many of us, the merging of modern technology and art is highly unorthodox. The Winter in Paradise Exhibition presents the work of London- and Tehran-based artist Shahpour Pouyan to the Cornell and Ithaca community. While viewers can overlook these profound themes, the striking, immersive virtual reality experience is unequivocally engaging to all. The virtual reality aspect allows museum-goers to spend a frigid winter inside an astonishing eleventh-century Persian mosque, experiencing a medieval taste of paradise. Now, we can do the same in virtual reality experiences in museums.
Source:Daily Sun
November 20, 2024 17:26 UTC
Hurting India under pressure in blockbuster five-Test Australia series
PERTH, Australia, Nov 20, 2024 (AFP) - India head into a hotly anticipated five-Test showdown against Australia starting in Perth on Friday wounded by their first home series loss in 12 years and with a point to prove. India must win the series at least 4-0. - 'A big one' -While India are under the gun they have a proud record in Australia, winning the last two Test series to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. "We've lost the (last) two series against them (in Australia), so this is a big one," Australia skipper Cummins said. Australia, who have not played a Test since their 2-0 series win in New Zealand in February, have their own issues with star all-rounder Cameron Green out for the series after undergoing back surgery.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 20, 2024 15:35 UTC
No. 16 Men’s Soccer Suffers Late Collapse in Ivy League Semifinal, Focus Shifts to NCAA Tournament
16 men’s soccer suffered a devastating 3-2 loss to Princeton in double overtime during the Ivy League Tournament semifinals on Friday. While disappointed, the Red remains optimistic as it prepares for the NCAA Tournament. Newsletter SignupKey players to watch include Harris, who leads the Ivy League with 17 goals, and Friedberg, who has anchored Cornell’s defense with eight shutouts this season. For May, the NCAA Tournament represents an opportunity to end the season on a high note. “We’re very disappointed not to have won the Ivy League, but we’re hoping to make some noise in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.”
Source:Daily Sun
November 20, 2024 15:26 UTC
Nebraska women beats North Alabama; Natalie Potts suffers apparent noncontact knee injury
Nebraska’s fifth straight win to start the season was subdued after what could potentially be a severe knee injury for starting forward Natalie Potts. The 21st-ranked Huskers kept a strong start going with an 85-48 win against North Alabama on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. But hanging over the final 25 minutes of the game and into the evening was Potts’ injury, coming with 24 games left in the regular season. Nebraska coach Amy Williams said after the game she hadn't been told whether or not it was a season-ending injury. “That was kind of my mindset, and it worked out well for us.”Jazzy Klinge led North Alabama (2-3) with 11 points.
Source:Daily Sun
November 20, 2024 15:05 UTC
Fascist govt snatches democracy in 16 years: BSD leaders
RANGPUR, Nov 20, 2024 (BSS) – Leaders of Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal (BSD) in a public rally today said that the fascist regimes has taken away democracy in the past 16 years and created inequality among people. They came up with the observations in the public rally organised by Mithapukur upazila unit of BSD on the party’s 44th founding anniversary at the highway underpass in Mithapukur upazila of the district. Chaired by BSD Mithapukur upazila coordinator Comrade Atiar Rahman, BSD Rangpur district convener Comrade Abdul Quddus, its district member-secretary Comrade Mominul Islam and President of Milanpur Union Krishak Front Comrade Shah Alam addressed the rally. President of Chhatra Front Carmichael College unit Comrade Mousumi Akhter Mou also spoke . Mithapukur upazila BSD member Comrade Mizanur Rahman conducted the rally.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 20, 2024 15:01 UTC
If US cuts military funding to Ukraine, 'we will lose': Zelensky
If US cuts military funding to Ukraine, 'we will lose': ZelenskyWASHINGTON, Nov 20, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Ukraine "will lose" its war against Russia if the United States cuts military funding to Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky told Fox News on Tuesday. "If they cut, we will -- I think we will lose," Zelensky said in an interview with the US television network. Zelensky told Fox that "unity" between Ukraine and the United States was "most important." Putin "can be willing and end this war, but it also depends on the United States of America much more. Putin is weaker than the United States of America," he said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 20, 2024 14:47 UTC
Protesting Beximco workers clear highway after 6 hours
Law-enforcing agencies have removed workers of Beximco Industrial Park, who had been blocking the Dhaka-Tangail highway, pressing for overdue wages. Around 9am, Sub-Inspector Manjurul Islam told bdnews24.com: “Beximco factory workers have been protesting by blocking the road since morning. Attempts to contact representatives from Beximco Industrial Park for comment were unsuccessful. According to the industrial police, as many as 41,000 employees work at the garment and ceramic factories at Beximco Industrial Park. Meanwhile, RMG factory workers have been at the forefront of the protests, blocking the roads for over a week pressing for the unpaid wages.
Source:bd News24
November 20, 2024 14:18 UTC