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Time of India
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Found love in a hopeless place: Woman crashes strangers' funerals for two years; wins over undertaker
Photo: Generative AI (Lexica) Most people look for love in cafés, parks, dating apps, or maybe even the supermarket. Daniela Signor? She chose funerals. Yes, funerals — the kind where people usually gather to say goodbye, not to fall in love. But Daniela wasn't just randomly crashing these somber gatherings. She had a mission. She had her eyes on one man: Apollo Scariot, a funeral director from Pinhalzinho, a tiny town in southeastern Brazil with more hearses than dating prospects. It all started when Daniela attended a relative's funeral about three years ago. She should've been grieving, but her focus was completely elsewhere — locked onto the tall, composed man orchestrating the farewell. His name? Apollo Scariot — which, let's be honest, sounds like the hero in a steamy paperback novel. For Daniela, it was love at first sight. But instead of walking up to him like a normal person and saying, 'Hey, I think you're cute,' she cooked up a much more… dedicated strategy. She decided to keep showing up at funerals. Any funerals. Even those of people she'd never met. In Pinhalzinho, this wasn't quite as bizarre as it sounds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo With only around 2,800 people in town, it's not unusual for distant acquaintances or complete strangers to drop in at someone's funeral. So Daniela blended in, attending ceremonies every few months, just waiting to catch Apollo's attention. Problem was — the man was too good at his job. He wasn't looking for love among the mourners; he was busy making sure every flower was in place and every tear had an appropriate tissue. 'I used to think, 'I'll give the family a hug just so I can see him,' you know?' Daniela later told What's the Jam. But Apollo rarely noticed her. Sometimes he wasn't even there. Sometimes they'd exchange a polite word or two, but he never saw her as more than another grieving attendee. Still, Daniela stuck to her plan — and her patience paid off. After two years of low-key lurking, Apollo finally noticed the woman who kept popping up at his funerals. This time, he looked back. They chatted. They swapped numbers. By summer 2024, they were dating. By May 2025, they were married. And in perfect tribute to their unconventional love story, Daniela and Apollo arrived at their wedding not in a fancy car, but in a funeral hearse!
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm to step down in surprise move
This is a representative AI image (Pic credit: Lexica) Jakob Stausholm, the CEO of mining giant Rio Tinto, will step down later this year, the company announced on Thursday, marking a surprise move. Stausholm, who led the company through a period of significant cultural and strategic transformation, will remain in his role until a successor is named. Rio Tinto did not specify the reason for Stausholm's departure, saying only that the succession process is already underway and this was deemed "a natural moment" for leadership change. Analysts, however, expressed surprise at the timing and lack of a clear rationale. "This news comes as a big surprise, and in our view was not expected," said Richard Hatch , an analyst at Berenberg. "It does not feel that natural to us." Stausholm took the helm in late 2020 following the destruction of the Juukan Gorge Aboriginal heritage site in Western Australia, an incident that triggered widespread condemnation and led to the resignation of his predecessor. One of his first major actions as CEO was to commission a comprehensive review of the company's workplace culture, which exposed systemic issues, including racism, bullying and harassment. Under his leadership, Rio Tinto committed to improving its environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and pivoted toward future-facing minerals, most notably lithium. The company has made several strategic investments in battery metal, including the Rincon project in Argentina, a $6.7 billion acquisition of US-based Arcadium Lithium, and a $900 million investment in the Maricunga lithium project in Chile through a partnership with Codelco. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo "We had expected Mr Stausholm to remain with the company and drive the integration of the lithium business, so his exit comes as a surprise," Hatch added. The company has yet to name a successor, but internal candidates reportedly include chief commercial officer Bold Baatar, head of iron ore Simon Trott, and aluminium division head Jerome Pecresse. However, the board is also expected to conduct an external search. The process may be further complicated by speculation that BHP CEO Mike Henry could also be stepping down soon. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Dow Jones ends flat as treasury yields dip, Trump's tax bill passed
This is a representative image (Pic credit: Lexica) US stocks ended little changed on Thursday after a volatile session, as easing Treasury yields helped offset early losses triggered by growing concerns over the federal deficit. The market stabilised following the House of Representatives' approval of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped slightly by 1.35 points to 41,859.09, while the S&P 500 edged down 2.60 points, or 0.04 per cent, to 5,842.01. The tech-heavy Nasdaq outperformed, rising 53.09 points, or 0.28 per cent, to close at 18,925.74. Markets had tumbled sharply a day earlier, posting their biggest one-day declines in a month, as worries about the growing US debt pushed Treasury yields higher. On Thursday, the 10-year US Treasury yield fell 5.4 basis points to 4.543 per cent, easing some pressure on equities. The newly passed tax and spending legislation fulfils many of Trump's campaign promises but is projected to add $3.8 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Sector performance was mixed. Utilities, healthcare, energy, and consumer staples stocks declined, while gains were seen in consumer discretionary, communication services, and technology. Among individual stocks, cloud firm Snowflake surged over 13% after raising its revenue forecast. Alphabet gained 1.3%, while Apple slipped 0.36%. Shares of First Solar dropped 4.3% amid concerns that the tax bill could end green energy subsidies. Trading volume was slightly below average, with 16.09 billion shares changing hands on US exchanges, compared to the 20-day average of 17.56 billion. On the NYSE, declining stocks outpaced advancers by a 1.17-to-1 ratio. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Business
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India a rising AI powerhouse, talent retention growing: Report
This is a representative AI image (Pic credit: Lexica) NEW DELHI: Highlighting the critical role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future, the 2025 Human Development Report cites India as a rising "AI powerhouse" with the highest self-reported AI skills penetration and growing domestic retention of report, released by UNDP on Tuesday, states that 20% of Indian AI researchers now remain in the country as against zero in global trends reflect that human development progress has slowed to an unprecedented 35-year low, the HDR - titled "A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI" - highlighted that AI could reignite development. The report also includes a survey on AI and human development, which gathered views of 21,000 people from 21 countries, including India, from Nov 2024 to Jan 2025. It showed that 70% of people expected AI to boost productivity and 64% believed it would create new jobs - with optimism highest among the youth. It also found that AI use was substantial for about 20% of the respondents. "But even more stunning, at least two-thirds of respondents in low, medium and high Human Development Index countries expect to use AI in education, health and work- the three HDI dimensions - within one year," the survey HDR states that India is leveraging AI to deliver inclusive growth. From agriculture to healthcare, AI is being deployed to solve complex challenges at scale.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Income and gender disparities in India still significant, says UNDP
This is a representative AI image (Pic credit: Lexica) Income and gender disparities in India still significant, says UNDP NEW DELHI: India moved up three places to be ranked 130th among 193 countries in the Human Development Index rankings for 2023 due to progress made in improving life expectancy through health sector initiatives, and sustained improvements in key dimensions of human development, particularly in mean years of schooling and national income per noting that India's progress continues amid global challenges, the 2025 report underscored a broader global slowdown in human development to an unprecedented 35-year low, and India is no exception. "Had pre-2020 trends continued, the world would be on track to reach very high human development by 2030, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal timelines," the report this goal now risks getting delayed by decades, UNDP said. "Inequality between low and very high HDI countries has increased for a fourth consecutive year, reversing long-standing progress," it however, signalled a strong post-pandemic recovery on life expectancy in India, which touched the highest of 72 years in 2023, compared with 58.6 years in increase in life expectancy, which rose to 71.7 years in 2022, is among the biggest contributors to India's improved overall ranking. UNDP also highlighted that national health programmes by successive govts have contributed significantly to improved life expectancy over the an HDI value of 0.685, while India remains in the "medium human development category" it is moving closer to the threshold for high human development, which calls for a value of more than 0.7. UNDP said that India's HDI value has increased by over 53% since 1990, growing faster than both the global and South Asian averages. "This progress has been fuelled by economic growth and targeted social protection and welfare programmes," UNDP also factored in improvement in income levels in India. "Over the years, India's progress on economic growth and investments in programmes like MGNREGA, Jan Dhan Yojana, and digital inclusion have contributed to poverty reduction. Importantly, 135 million Indians escaped multidimensional poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-21," it the same time, the report also highlighted that inequality reduces India's HDI by 30.7%, one of the highest losses in South Asia health and education inequality have reduced, income and gender disparities remained significant. Female labour force participation and political representation lag, though recent steps - such as the constitutional amendment reserving one-third of legislative seats for women - offer promise for transformative change, the report the last two years, the expected years of schooling remained almost the same at nearly 13, although the mean years of schooling rose 6.9 in 2023 from 6.6 in the previous year. "Children today are expected to stay in school for 13 years on average, up from 8.2 years in 1990. Initiatives like the Right to Education Act, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan , the National Education Policy 2020 have enhanced outcomes," UNDP said.
