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FIFA bans Italian player Curto for 10 games for discrimination toward South Korean opponent

Curto also must do community services and undergo training and education with an organization approved by FIFA




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Venezuela hold Argentina to 1-1 draw on Messi's return

Argentina remain top of the standings with 19 points and will face Bolivia on Tuesday, while Venezuela visit Paraguay.




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Belfort’s brace sees Calicut down Malappuram

The victory, its first at home, helped Calicut jump over Kannur Warriors and move to the top of the table with 13 points from seven matches.




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Messi scores hat trick as Argentina outclasses Bolivia in South American World Cup qualifying

Lionel Messi shines with a hat trick and two assists in its 6-0 home win as Argentina dominates in World Cup qualifying match




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Thomas Tuchel signs contract to become England’s new national team coach

The German is set to become the third foreign manager to take charge of the England men's team




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Mbappé's representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claim

Kylian Mbappé's representatives termed the report as “slanderous” rumors




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Ancelotti says Mbappé ''not affected'' by reports of investigation in Sweden

I do not pay attention to speculations that come from outside the team. The player is not affected in the least, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti amid allegations of rape against Kylian Mbappé




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Champions League: Raphinha scores hat-trick as Barcelona romps Bayern; Liverpool, City notch up wins

Liverpool edged Leipzig 1-0 with a goal from Darwin Nunez; Manchester City routed Sparta Prague 5-0 with Erling Haaland scoring twice.




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Jose Mourinho gets red card against Man United as Fenerbahce holds on for draw in Europa League

Chelsea routed Panathinaikos 4-1 in Athens to make it two wins from two in the third-tier Conference League.




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ISL: Bengaluru rides on Mendez’s brace against Kerala Blasters, ends two-year wait for a win in Kochi

Bengaluru FC defeated Kerala Blasters 3-1 in the Indian Super League match




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Warriors shake off a fighting Malappuram, enter SLK semifinal




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Spain’s Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d’Or award for best men’s and women’s players in world soccer

Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí have won the Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best players in men’s and women’s soccer




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Arteta hints at Arsenal captain Odegaard’s return after two months of injury

Arteta said Odegaard wouldn't play against Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday but didn't rule the midfielder out of the trip to Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday




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ISL | Goa finally gets it act together in big win over Bengaluru




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Man United makes its worst league start in almost 40 years after 1-1 draw with Chelsea

Moises Caicedo’s stunning long-range volley has secured a 1-1 draw for Chelsea against Manchester United in the Premier League




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Barcelona, Inter and upstart Brest win again in Champions League; bizarre penalty dooms Aston Villa

Barcelona and Inter Milan lead Champions League standings, with Brest as a surprising newcomer in contention




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Future home of standardista Estelle Weyl

At some point I will write something of interest. Today is not that day.




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Sai Silks Kalamandir to launch ethnic silver jewellery under ‘Rasamayi’

The new segment will cater to connoisseurs of fine jewellery seeking unique and sophisticated pieces



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As gold soars to new high, demand dwindles

Globaly prices hit record $2,344/oz, domestic rates for jewellery gold top ₹71,000/10 gm



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Gold ETF gains traction as prices hit new high

The asset under management of gold ETF has gone up 33 per cent to ₹28,530 crore as of February against ₹21,400 crore in February, 2023



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Jewellery retailers fear a lacklustre Akshaya Tritiya this year due to soaring gold prices

Akshaya Tritiya, which falls on May 10 this year, is considered auspicious to buy gold



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HZL is now the 3rd largest global silver producer, says the Silver Institute

The company produced 746 tonnes in 2023, LBMA recognises its Pantnagar refinery



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Bullion Cues: Stuck within a band

Traders wait for a break




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Quick commerce firms Swiggy Instamart and Zepto to deliver gold and silver coins in 10 minutes

Tata Digital’s Bigbasket has partnered with Tanishq and MMTC-PAMP to offer gold and silver coins and bars



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RBI’s gold holdings now exceed India’s annual demand for the precious metals

Central bank embarks on gold buying spree, adds 25 tonnes to forex reserves



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First case in India: Airline crew member caught smuggling gold in rectum

The crew member, identified as Surabhi Khatun from Kolkata, was intercepted at Kannur International Airport and found with 960 grams of smuggled gold




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Gold prices may rule firm if central banks continue to buy, says World Gold Council

The yellow metal outlook looks strong: Sachin Jain, Regional CEO of WGC



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Gold prices unchanged as market awaits US economic reports

Investors are particularly focused on upcoming job data and key economic indicators to assess the health of the U.S. economy and its potential impact on future Fed decisions



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Gold steadies after slide below key $2,300 level

Spot gold was up 0.2% at $2,396.69 per ounce, as of 0146 GMT. U.S. gold futures fell 0.5% to $2,313.60



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IBJA reconstitutes board for 2024-29 with Prithviraj Kothari as national chief

Aspect Global Ventures’ Aksha Mohit Kamboj appointed the national vice-president



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Augmont ties up with fintech players to offer digital gold services

The company’s digital platform can help users transact in the yellow metal



  • Gold & Silver

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Will ‘one nation, one gold rate’ add to the yellow metal’s sheen?

Industry moots policy to bring transparency that can boost customer confidence



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Budget 2024: Duty cut to lower gold prices. How will it impact jewellery stocks?

A drop in gold price can lead to increased jewellery demand, improving their revenue and profits Market experts believe the price of yellow metal could drop between ₹300 and ₹500 per gram going ahead



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The purity paradox: Why gold’s fineness matters in your investment 

The precious metal’s brilliance lies not just in its physical form, but also in its adaptability to diverse investment strategies



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SRO will ensure industry gains consumers’ trust: WGC India chief

‘The code of conduct will be different for each segment of players across the value chain’




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Domestic gold prices surge 10% amid global price rally, central bank buying: World Gold Council

Manufacturers have noted that in some cases, orders have reached levels not seen in several years, underscoring the strong buying interest among jewellery retailers and consumers alike



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Gold futures slip on low demand

Analysts attribute the fall in gold prices to weak global cues



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Malabar Gold & Diamonds to open 20 new showrooms worldwide in October

The new locations will be in key markets across India, the GCC countries, and the USA, bringing the total number of showrooms worldwide to 375.



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Gold hits all-time high in August as import duties drop and USD weakens

The rise was primarily driven by a drop in the US dollar and lower 10-year Treasury yields due to potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.



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As prices soften, festival period triggers buying interest in gold jewellery

Sales up 20% during Ganesh Chathurthi, wedding demand could buoy demand for the precious metal further



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Gold prices may correct by 5-7% before the next leg up: Motilal Oswal

Gold demand in India has remained robust, particularly following an initial surge after the import duty cut



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Gold hits near record levels, silver follows suit amidst rising demand

Gold prices surged by ₹1,150 to ₹78,500 per 10 grams, while silver prices rose by ₹1,500 to reach ₹93,000 per kg



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65% of millennials prefer digital gold over traditional for its ease of access and convenience: Moneyview survey

Digital gold can be easily converted to cash or physical gold, giving investors flexibility to trade without incurring heavy transaction costs or delays



  • Gold & Silver

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Amid soaring gold prices, jewellers boost sales with sparkling innovations

Jewellery brands in India are devising newer strategies and refining their existing approaches to alleviate the impact of soaring gold prices



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Godrej & Boyce launches ISI-certified lockers for jewellers and pawnbrokers

To improve security standards and ensure compliance with government regulations, all high-security safes are now mandated to carry an ISI mark




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How festive trends are reshaping India’s gold market

The sector’s ability to adapt while maintaining its cultural essence suggests a robust future



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Jewellers woo Dhanteras buyers with attractive offers

Gold prices have been hovering above Rs ₹78,600 per 10 gm-level consistently despite weak demand due to ongoing global geopolitical turmoil in West Asia and Russia-Ukraine




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How to Help a Tree in Distress

Karin Vaneker, a writer and activist in the Netherlands, has been helping me by tackling subjects that haven’t yet attracted much scholarly research for the second edition of the Encyclopedia of Sustainability. She’s written, for example, on including composting and community gardens - important, relevant, and yet somehow a little too close to home

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How to run a neighborhood email group

I've been running a listserv called TheHillGB for some years now, and just received this question from a member: "I am considering creating a listserv for work-related purposes. As moderator of this list, do you have any good resources for the whats and hows of developing and maintaining a strong, functional listerv?" (The word listserv was

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More Lessons from World War II

World War II has been on my mind this year, so when I noticed a small red paperback on a bookshelf and realized it was a bit of propaganda written by Daphne du Maurier, the hugely popular novelist, I started reading it.The book was published when groups on both sides of the Atlantic were trying

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