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New Zealand and India ratify free trade agreement
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Commercial LPG cylinder price up by Rs 62.50; ATF rates jump Rs 16 per litre
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PET scans link long COVID brain fog to dopamine
Yesterday, 03:51
When an image doesn’t line up, the visual cortex quickly picks one version
Yesterday, 02:55
Мagentic bacteria extended worms’ lifespan by 43%
Yesterday, 01:03
Assam to ship methanol to Bangladesh via inland waterways: Official
2026/09/30, 16:04
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The European Union is experiencing an integration crisis and is losing its competitive advantages in the global economy
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, reported the “disappearance of self-evident truths” on which the model of European integration that had been in place for many years was built.
The Fed raised its rate: what’s behind the decision and why it concerns the whole world
The U.S. Federal Reserve System has raised the key interest rate for the first time in three years—by 25 basis points at once, to 3.75–4% per annum. The decision was adopted unanimously by all members of the Federal Open Market Committee, and this is where its particular symbolism lies: the rate is rising despite President Donald Trump’s public calls for it to be lowered.
А risk-factor and structural-imbalance analysis of the over-the-counter investment market
The trend toward pronounced capital concentration in the technology sector is directly linked to venture investing. Empirical observations in the venture capital market indicate that the dynamics of the market capitalization of technology companies are characterized by an increase in valuation that significantly outpaces the growth rates of key financial and economic indicators.
India Is Growing Faster Than Its Rating, Despite a High Debt Burden
As emphasized at the 18th BRICS Summit (New Delhi, September 12–13, 2026), the BRICS countries account for more than 40% of global GDP, and the countries themselves—judging by the New Delhi Declaration—are committed to strengthening resilience, fostering innovation and cooperation, and ensuring sustainable development. In this context, it is interesting to consider India’s development prospects—the BRICS chair country in 2026—from the standpoint of its investment rating.
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Mstyora: a Pearl of the Vladimir Region Worth Seeing
Mstyora is an old settlement in the Vladimir Region, one of the centers of Russian lacquer miniature painting, icon painting, embroidery, and traditional folk arts and crafts.
First Aid for Anxiety and Apathy — How to Regain Control
When intense anxiety, apathy, or low mood hits, it’s pointless to force yourself to “think positively” or make grand plans to overhaul your life. In that moment your nervous system is overloaded, which means that first and foremost you need to give yourself “first aid” — return from anxious thoughts to the present, take care of your physical well-being, release tension, and seek support.
Invisible Business Losses: Why Internal Conflicts and Executive Burnout Eat Into Profits
“When a strategy fails, we often look for causes outside—at the market, customers, or competitors. But the real losses happen inside the company: between departments, in a leader’s silence, in the team’s fatigue. Let’s break down how to notice these ‘quiet’ threats in time and turn them into business growth points.”
«Dad, turn off the director…»
When people come to me with the question “What should I do about my team / partner / child?”, I always bring them back to the starting point: AND WHO are *you* yourself in this coordinate system?
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“Voice of the Heart” to Be Heard Again: Mark Bernes to Be Honored on the Big Stage
On September 14, the Svetlanov Hall of the Moscow International House of Music will host the musical-and-art evening “I Love You, Life,” dedicated to the 115th anniversary of Mark Bernes.
The First All-Russian Musical Festival of Soviet Song "Voices of the Heirs"
On August 1, 2026, at the VDNH Green Theater, with the support of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives, the First All-Russian Musical Festival of Soviet Song "Voices of the Heirs" kicked off. The festival officially opened with a "Songs of the War Years" concert performed by the legendary A. V. Alexandrov Academic Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Army. Nearly two hundred artists of the ensemble, founded almost a century ago, took the stage of the Green Theater: soloists of the choir, which is considered one of the benchmark male choirs in the world, an orchestra with a unique lineup where Russian folk instruments sit alongside brass, and a dance group renowned across all continents.
On June 25, the 15th International Ballet Competition opened in Moscow on the Historic Stage of the Bolshoi Theatre.
The International Ballet Competition in Moscow is known unofficially as the “Olympic Games of the Ballet World” — such is the name given to the world’s oldest ballet competition.
The exhibition “Fragile Art” is being held at the Tretyakov Gallery in Lavrushinsky Lane
“Fragile Art. Pastels from the Graphic Arts Collection of the 18th — Early 20th Century” is the title given to this unique exhibition. Around 150 works from the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery are on display, including masterpieces by Mikhail Vrubel, Valentin Serov, Ilya Repin, Natalia Goncharova, and Nicholas Roerich. Visitors enter a suite of dimly lit halls with the most carefully regulated climate in the gallery — conditions required for works created in this beautiful yet vulnerable technique.
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Students from Ghana under a targeted training program study Russian language and culture before departing for NSTU
Recently in Accra, at the partner Russian House of the Center for Public Diplomacy, an intensive course was launched to help Ghanaian students of the targeted enrollment program adapt to life in Russia before they soon leave to study at Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU).
The challenge of the century. India's prosperity faces a serious threat. Details
An 8% decline in the number of students in India's primary schools over the past two years could lead to serious consequences.
Russian Universities Produce Highly Skilled Specialists in All Fields of Education
Education in Russia is a complex and multi-tiered system that covers all stages of learning. It is regulated by the state and governed by federal laws and standards.
MSU, FinUniversity, Bauman University, MIFI: Top Universities in Russia
As of January 1, 2025, Russia has 1,115 higher education institutions, with Lomonosov Moscow State University taking first place in the ranking of the best universities in Russia in 2024. But which other institutions train highly qualified specialists?
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