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Time of India
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Roblox's Grow a Graden gets a Zen update: How to unlock tranquil mutation pets, rewards and other details
Image credit: X (Twitter) Roblox 's Grow a Garden has recently received a Zen update. The latest update introduces new tranquil-themed cosmetics, pets, and a special Zen Event for players. The update aims to provide a more serene experience within the game. Ahead of the update's official launch, the community observed a "pre-show" or "admin abuse" event, a common occurrence before updates, where in-game administrator Jandel triggered various weather events. This pre-update period included familiar events like Disco, Blackhole, and JandelZombie Brains. New experiences also appeared, such as the Jandel monkey avatar slamming a hammer and the Master Sprinkler being restocked. The update also introduced the Radioactive Carrot, which, if sufficiently fueled, can lead to a "Radioactive Mutation." Here are all the details about what's new in Grow a Graden's Zen update , how to unlock tranquil mutation pets, rewards and more: Roblox's Grow a Graden Zen update: What's new, how to unlock tranquil mutation pets and more At the heart of the Zen Update is the Zen Channeller, accompanied by a small Tanuki character to the left. Once every hour, a Zen Event begins. During the 10-minute window, fruits may acquire the Tranquil Mutation. These Tranquil fruits can be submitted to the Zen Channeller, contributing to the growth of the Zen Tree, which progresses through five distinct stages. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Players can also submit Tranquil Plants to the Tanuki operating the Zen Shop. In exchange, they receive Chi, which can be used to purchase items from the shop. As the Zen Tree advances, it unlocks additional rewards and available items in the Zen Shop. For those who enjoy creating visually themed gardens in Grow a Garden, this update introduces several Japanese-inspired elements. Within the Zen Shop, players can purchase decorative items such as the Hot Spring and Zen Sand. Additionally, a Zen Crate offers the following cosmetic items with specific drop rates: Temple Lamp – 24.1% Bamboo Fence – 24.1% Bamboo Tech – 18.07% Japanese Gong – 18.07% Buddha Statue – 6.02% Zen Bridge – 6.02% Zen Waterfall – 3.61% The update also brings new pets. While players may need to free up inventory space, those interested can purchase a Koi directly or opt for a Zen Egg, which gives a chance to unlock one of six pets: Shiba Inu – 40% Nihonzaru – 31% Tanuki – 20.82% Tanchōzuru – 4.6% Kappa – 3.5% Kitsune – 0.08% The Zen Shop also offers new seeds and crops. Players can buy Soft Sunshine, Zenflare, and Spiked Mango directly, or choose a Zen Seed Pack that includes the following potential items: Monoblooma – 40% Serenity – 25% Taro Flower – 20% Zen Rocks – 10% Hinomai – 4.5% Maple Apple – 0.5% A notable addition is the introduction of Garden Save Slots, accessible via a newly placed mailbox near the garden. These slots allow players to switch between different versions of their garden setup, though they come at a significant in-game cost. With the update, new weather patterns and related mutations are introduced, along with equipment to assist with these changes. Some of the new weather events include: Armageddon Crystal Beam Zen Aura Radioactive Carrot The update also features new mutation sprays, a Spray Merchant, and a Tranquil Pet Mutation Shard, which can be used to apply the Tranquil Mutation to a pet. These changes align with the broader set of new pet mutation mechanics in the game. Free phone or empty Bank Account: New scam alert AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
CBC
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
One Big Gay Disco receives community grant
One Big Gay Disco is just one of 84 local groups benefiting from $1.7 million in grant funding from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation. One Big Gay Disco founder Noah Vella tells CBC K-W's Cameron Mahler about why it's important to fund events like his and what impact it's having in the community.
Business Recorder
12-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Discos' sell off: ‘Turkish model' under consideration
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is dispatching a delegation to Turkiye to study its model for the privatisation of power distribution companies (Discos), aiming to reduce losses, attract investment, and improve operational efficiency, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. In the first phase, the government is fast-tracking efforts to privatise three Discos— Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), and Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) — with the goal of completing the process by the end of 2025. The plan involves engaging transaction advisors for long-term concessions, potentially adopting the Turkish model, which has demonstrated notable improvements in private sector participation, service quality, and loss reduction in Turkiye. In the second phase, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO), and Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) will be offered for privatisation. Meanwhile, Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO), Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO), and Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) will be offered under a concessional model. The Tribal Areas Electric Supply Company (TESCO) and Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) will be retained for improvement and later offered through management contracts. Discos' sell-off/provincialisation: PMO directs Power Div. to expedite consultations At a recent meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the Power Division to invite a Turkish delegation to Pakistan for follow-up discussions after the completion of the Pakistani delegation's visit to Turkiye. The sources said, FAs shared update on following Condition Precedents (CPs): (i) notify licence eligibility criteria rules; (ii) notify licence eligibility regulations; (iii) notify separate performance standards for distribution and supply (from existing standards); (iv) notify power acquisition/ power procurement regulations applicable to suppliers; (v) modify and notify tariff rules to address uniform tariff; (vi) modify current tariff guidelines to accommodate distribution licencee and supplier of last resort; (vii) clarify subsidies for Nepra consideration and in notifying tariffs; (viii) notify guidelines on how Discos can request and recover subsidies; (ix) clean up Discos' balance sheets; (x) complete the process for issuance of shares in Discos; (xi) develop future mechanism for timely payments against government dues (TDS, FATA/ AJK, etc); (xii) as per requirement of National Electricity Policy (NEP), efficient tariff structures for Discos may be awarded and Discos target may be revisited as stated in NEP; (xiii) as per requirement of NEP, the strategic road maps entailing commercial performance milestones may be developed for each Disco; (xiv) as per NEP, the anti-theft initiatives and recovery systems may be institutionalized in each Disco with support of law enforcement agencies and provincial governments; (xv) there are various off-balance sheet liabilities of Discos which need to be recognised as per applicable financial and corporate reporting legal requirements; (xvi) define eligibility criteria for customers who can choose their supplier; (xvii) licence regime of Discos is due to be changed after expiry of their existing validity till 2022 safeguarding the wire and retail business of Discos; (xviii) CTBCM is due to be effective soon impacting the exclusivity of Discos in their existing service jurisdictions; and (xix) a confirmed timeline may be provided for full implementation of CTBCM. 'The work of privatisation is going on and our Advisor, Alvarez & Marsal Middle East, has given the sectoral due diligence report which is being reviewed by Power Division, Petroleum Division, along with Nepra and CPPA-G. There are number of regulatory and policy issues that need to be sorted out so that there is no issue at a later stage. So, the Working Group and all these people are working on it very closely. At the same time, due diligence is also progressing,' said a senior official of Privatisation Commission. A couple of weeks ago, Power Division has also given a detailed briefing to the representatives of development partners including the World Bank on the updated status of privatisation of Discos. According to sources, development partners have been informed that Privatisation Commission is on track on the privatisation process of three Discos in first phase. According to a Finance Ministry's Report of first half of FY 2025, some Discos have posted huge financial losses. Quetta Electric Supply Company and Sukkur Electric Power Company had losses of Rs58.1 billion and Rs29.6 billion, respectively, with accumulated losses of Rs770.6 billion and Rs473.0 billion, underscoring chronic inefficiencies and poor recoveries in the distribution segment. Peshawar Electric Supply Company with Rs19.7 billion loss (Rs684.9 billion accumulated) The total core operating actual loss for the period stands at Rs283.7 billion, with notable contributors including Qesco Limited (Rs92.65 billion loss), Pesco Limited (Rs53.68 billion), and Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (Hesco) Limited (Rs39.63 billion). Even Discos with positive Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) and subsidy removal—such as Multan (EBIT Rs8.4 billion), Faisalabad (Rs52 billion), and Gujranwala (Rs20.9 billion)—turned loss-making after adjusting for subsidies, incurring actual losses of Rs35.17 billion, Rs13.12 billion, and Rs7.32 billion, respectively. Lahore, Islamabad, Sukkur, and Tribal Discos also showed EBIT gains or marginal losses but failed to stay profitable post-adjustments. Particularly, alarming is Quetta DISCO, with an EBIT loss of Rs60.36 billion and additional subsidies of Rs 32.30 billion still leaving a staggering net loss. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Insider
12-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Technology Stocks: Disco (OtherDISPF) and SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG)
Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Technology sector with new ratings on Disco (DISPF – Research Report) and SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG – Research Report). Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Disco (DISPF) Goldman Sachs analyst Shuhei Nakamura reiterated a Buy rating on Disco on July 9 and set a price target of Yen51000.00. The company's shares closed last Tuesday at $265.12. According to Nakamura is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 22.2% and a 63.0% success rate. Nakamura covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as SCREEN Holdings Co, Tokyo Electron, and Advantest. Disco has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $333.77, which is a 25.9% upside from current levels. In a report issued on July 9, Macquarie also upgraded the stock to Buy with a Yen48500.00 price target. SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) Goldman Sachs analyst Brian K. Lee downgraded SolarEdge Technologies to Hold on July 8 and set a price target of $27.00. The company's shares closed last Friday at $25.62. According to Lee is a 1-star analyst with an average return of -0.8% and a 46.0% success rate. Lee covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Shoals Technologies Group, NEXTracker, Inc. Class A, and Array Technologies. SolarEdge Technologies has an analyst consensus of Moderate Sell, with a price target consensus of $13.66, which is a -50.0% downside from current levels. In a report issued on July 8, KeyBanc also upgraded the stock to Hold with a $16.00 price target.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Japan's Nikkei slips as election, US tariffs weigh; Disco gains
Japan's Nikkei dipped, ending a two-day rally, influenced by trade tensions and the upcoming election. The Nikkei 225 fell 0.6% to 39,646.36, while the Topix also shed 0.6%. Aeon's shares plummeted due to accounting irregularities. Disco, a chipmaker supplier, saw gains after raising its earnings forecast. New tariffs from the U.S. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Japan's Nikkei share gauge slid on Thursday, snapping a two-day advance, as trade frictions and an upcoming election weighed on investor Nikkei 225 Index lost 0.6% to 39,646.36, while the broader Topix shed 0.6%.The Nikkei closed above the psychological level of 40,000 on June 27 for the first time since early January, but since then has hovered mostly below that line."The Nikkei has been struggling to move higher ahead of the 40,000 mark," said Wataru Akiyama, a strategist at Nomura Securities."The stock market may be taking a wait-and-see attitude given the lack of progress in the Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations and the upper house election."Retailer Aeon plunged 4.9% after postponing its earnings announcement due to the discovery of inappropriate accounting practices at a Vietnamese supplier Disco led gains on the Nikkei with a 4.2% surge after it raised its first-quarter earnings forecast, citing strong demand related to artificial this week, U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on Japan and other trade partners starting August 1, a date he said was Japan stands out among major U.S. trading partners as still being far from a trade deal despite multiple rounds of Japanese policymakers are increasingly focused on a critical upcoming election on July 20. Polls show the government's ruling coalition is in danger of losing its majority in the upper is seeking talks between its tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during the latter's visit to Japan for the World Expo next week, the Yomiuri newspaper reported, citing Japanese government were 60 advancers on the Nikkei index against 163 decliners. The biggest losers by percentage were Nikon, down 5.3%, followed by Omron, which sank 5.2%.The biggest percentage gainers were Disco, followed by consulting firm BayCurrent, which jumped 3.51%.
