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☆ Mumbai, India: Wealth gap on voters’ minds as country’s richest city gears up for election
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Jessie Yeung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Mumbai, India CNN —For millions of Indians, it’s the city where dreams come true – just look around. Vegetable seller Sachin Chaudhary poses for a picture during an interview with CNN in Mumbai, India, on April 16, 2024. A billboard with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi displayed on a road in Mumbai, India on April 15, 2024. Noemi Cassanelli/CNNA man cycles along a road in front of the Shiv Sena headquarters in Mumbai, India, on April 16, 2024. Sanjay Sardesai sits on his motorbike outside of the Indian National Congress headquarters during an interview with CNN in Mumbai, India, on April 16, 2024.

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☆ India’s economy grows at fastest pace in a year
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

India’s economy grew at its quickest pace in a year in the April-June quarter, buoyed by strong services activity and robust demand, but a drier than normal monsoon season could restrain future growth. India’s Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran maintained his 6.5% growth forecast for the full year. Thamashi De Silva at Capital Economics said India’s GDP data was strong despite policy tightening by the Reserve Bank of India. Food prices climbIndia’s retail inflation in July rose to its highest in 15 months as vegetable and cereals prices skyrocketed. “High food inflation for a prolonged period could weigh on consumption growth,” said Rajani Sinha, Chief Economist, CareEdge Ratings.

Persons: Anantha Nageswaran, ” Nageswaran, Thamashi De Silva, ”, Madan Sabnavis, “, Suvodeep Rakshit, Nageswaran, Rajani Sinha Organizations: Gross, Capital Economics, Reserve Bank of India, Bank of Baroda Locations: India

☆ How to pick the coolest clothing for a heat wave
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

As the planet warms, experts say picking the right clothing to beat the heat will be critical to your health and well-being. Allow sweat to evaporateHumans are designed to self-regulate body temperature by radiating heat directly off the skin and by sweating. “But while you’re exercising, it would be a great choice.”At this time, however, no wardrobe choices can protect the body from really intense heat, Katta said. “The National Weather Service has done a great job of emphasizing the heat index, which considers both heat and humidity, and I think it’s really important,” Katta said. “We can create textiles, clothing and accessories as a form of health, for medicine, for human comfort,” Hu said.

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☆ On Ibiza, a Celebration of Summer Love
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Sophie Bew | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Video Credit Credit... For our 2023 Summer Entertaining Issue , T stops by dinner parties from Ibiza to Long Island — and shares recipes for the best warm-weather snacks and spritzes. - Three Easy Summer Dishes: The French chef Yann Nury elevates classic seasonal recipes with fresh flavor combinations and a few luxurious additions. - Host Gift Guide: What T’s editors and contributors are bringing to thank their hosts this summer, including surreal serving spoons and cozy quilts. The attendees: “It was about bringing our love for the island, love for each other, love for our friends and the business all together,” Rajani, 37, said. He and Shapiro, 42, invited friends including the publicists Nan Richards, 62, and Bruno Busson, 34; the stylist Rahi Chadda, 30; and the magazine editor Tobias Frericks, 45.

Persons: Yann Nury, ” Rajani, Shapiro, Nan Richards, Bruno Busson, Rahi Chadda, Tobias Frericks, Patrick Cox, Johanna Carlsson, Daniela Agnelli Organizations: Credit Locations: Ibiza, Long, French, Amsterdam

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