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Indians' funds in Swiss banks plunge 70% to hit 4-year low of Rs 9,771 cr

Business Standard 

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through local branches and other financial institutions, fell sharply by 70 per cent in 2023 to a four-year low of 1.04 billion Swiss Francs (Rs 9,771 crore), annual data from Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday. The decline in aggregate funds of Indian clients with Swiss banks for the second consecutive year, after hitting a 14-year-high of CHF 3.83 billion in 2021, was largely driven by a sharp plunge in funds held through bonds... Читать дальше...

Heat’s Hidden Toll: Impulse, Aggression, and Cognitive Decline

«The Rio Times» 

Recent research reveals that high temperatures impact human behavior and cognition. Heat makes people more impulsive, aggressive, and unpleasant. The New York Times highlighted several studies exploring this phenomenon. In 2016, a study found that Boston students without air conditioning performed worse on math and self-control tests than those in air-conditioned dorms. Another 2019 experiment […]

Summer Solstice: Earliest in 228 Years Marks Astronomical Milestone

Sofia News Agency 

Today marks the commencement of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere with the summer solstice, a significant event in Earth's annual orbit around the Sun. According to reports from USA Today, this year's solstice is noteworthy as it is the earliest occurrence in 228 years. The timing of this solstice's early arrival is attributed to various factors including the leap year adjustments, discrepancies between the astronomical and solar calendars, and the implementation of daylight saving... Читать дальше...

Robotic brain surgery on child succeeds

Technology.inquirer.net 

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health and Bethany Children’s Health Center successfully performed the world’s first robotic brain surgery on a child.  Karleigh Fry, an Oklahoma eight-year-old, suffered from rapid-onset primary dystonia. She was unable to perform basic movements like walking and sitting without assistance. Fortunately, her robot-assisted brain surgery was a success, giving her control

$100,000 watch stolen during Manhattan armed robbery: sources

Pix11.com 

GREENWICH VILLAGE, Manhattan (PIX11) – A watch worth $100,000 was stolen during an armed robbery in Manhattan on Tuesday, sources told PIX11 News. The robbery happened outside of Carbone New York in Greenwich Village around 8:52 p.m. Two suspects allegedly displayed firearms and stole jewelry, according to the NYPD. A $100,000 Patek watch was taken, [...]

Accenture forecasts 2024 revenue growth above estimates

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Accenture, a provider of IT services, forecasted annual revenue growth significantly exceeding expectations on Thursday. This optimistic outlook stems from increased adoption of artificial intelligence, which is compensating for subdued growth in enterprise spending.