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Mint
4 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Nifty Pharma Index rises 1% amid weak India Stock Markets: Cipla and Laurus Labs among key gainers
Stock Market Today: The Nifty Pharma Index gained more than 1% amid a weak Indian stock market on a day when the benchmark Nifty 50 Index dipped 0.3-0.4% during the intraday trades. Cipla and Laurus Labs stood among the key gainers The Nifty Pharma index, showing its resilience, gained more than 1% during the intraday trades. The Nifty Pharma Index, which opened at 22690.50 on Monday, went to scale highs of 22,908.40, marking gains of more than 1% over the previous day's close of 22662.70. Laurus Labs, with gains of more than 7%, followed by Cipla, with gains of close to 2%, stood among key gainers. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and Gland Pharma also gained more than 1%, helping drive gains. Nifty Pharma and Healthcare index have been showing resilience amid volatile stock markets since last few weeks While Nifty Pharma & Healthcare are the lone warriors displaying outperformance amidst this downfall in the markets, we expect sectors such as IT, Defense, Oil & Gas, Realty & CPSE to appear bearish and may continue to underperform in the near term, given their weak price structures and lackluster momentum indicators., said Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical and Derivative Research, SBI Securities Technically, Cipla, Apollo Hospital are likely to outperform in the short term, as per Shah. The Indian Pharma index performance is also being helped by strong Indian Pharma market growth. The IPM growth during the month of June 2025 stood at a strong 11.5%, as per reports. Glemmark Pharmaceuticals, JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Mankind Pharma FDC Ltd, Alkem, Zydus, and Torrent were among the key outperformers as per Nuvama. While the pharma market is growing, the challenge is provided by rising generic sales and Jan Aushadhi Kendras. However, amidst challenges, Within formulations, Sun, Cipla, Lupin and Emcure are the top picks. of Kotak Institutional Equities Disclaimer: The views and recommendations above are those of individual analysts or brokerage companies, not Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
Bangkok Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
Artist presents a journey into inner worlds at Richard Koh Fine Art
Art lovers are invited to pause, reflect and connect with the unspoken emotional narratives that dwell beneath the surface of the everyday during "In Passing, Within", which is running at Richard Koh Fine Art, until Aug 9. This is a solo exhibition by Kongsak Kampakdee, a Thai painter whose work explores the emotional depth of everyday life through subtle, introspective compositions. His practice transforms ordinary moments, quiet conversations, resting figures and still interiors into visual reflections of memory, presence and internal dialogue. In his latest body of work, he transforms ordinary scenes such as resting alone, engaging in casual conversation or navigating moments of illness into intimate visual reflections. Each work serves as an entry in a visual diary, capturing the subtle moods and inner states that accompany daily routines. Rather than straightforward depictions of life's passing moments, his contemplative paintings delve into the emotional undercurrents that shape our lived experience. Working primarily in oil on canvas, the artist employs a soft, muted colour palette of earth tones, greys and gentle blues to evoke stillness and emotional atmosphere. His figurative scenes are tender and restrained, often capturing moments of vulnerability, solitude or quiet connection. With each work, he invites viewers into a space between observation and remembrance, where personal feeling and passing time quietly converge. Richard Koh Fine Art is on the 9th floor of Peterson Building, Sukhumvit, between soi 26 and 28, and opens Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 7pm.
Vox
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Vox
The astonishing racism in NYC's mayoral race
is a correspondent at Vox, where he covers the impacts of social and economic policies. He is the author of 'Within Our Means,' a biweekly newsletter on ending poverty in America. Throughout Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor, he's faced a barrage of attacks that have only gotten worse since he handily won the Democratic primary two weeks ago. And this isn't just happening at the local level; New York City's mayoral race has drawn attention from across the country, and politicians and pundits have been fearmongering about Mamdani from afar. Here's just a sampling: On X, US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) shared a photo of the Statue of Liberty dressed in a burqa shortly after Mamdani's victory, saying, 'This hits hard.' US Rep. Brandon Gill, of Texas, criticized Mamdani for eating with his hands, saying, 'Civilized people in America don't eat like this.' US Rep. Andy Ogles, of Tennessee, who referred to the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor as 'Zohran 'little Muhammad' Mamdani,' called for Mamdani to be denaturalized and deported. And shortly after Mamdani's primary win, David Frum, an Atlantic staff writer, posted on X, 'Well, at least we can retire that faded and false line, 'antisemitism has no place in New York City.'' It's also not just conservatives. In an interview on CNN, US Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) said, 'I don't associate myself with what [Mamdani] has said about the Jewish people,' without expanding on what, exactly, Mamdani has said. (While Mamdani has criticized Zionism and the Israeli government, he has not said anything negative about Jewish people.) Kirsten Gillibrand, New York's Democratic senator, falsely claimed that Mamdani had made 'references to global jihad' in a radio interview. She later apologized to Mamdani, according to her team, 'for mischaracterizing Mamdani's record and for her tone.' Anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant bigotry is, of course, not a new feature of American politics. But how emboldened public figures clearly feel to make such brazen and openly racist statements seems to have reached a fever pitch. Since when, for example, is it acceptable to call on deporting American citizens? Here are three reasons why the racism against Mamdani in particular has been so extreme: 1) Trumpism has ushered in a new age of bullying The kind of rhetoric directed at Mamdani is a product of an era of politics where hate speech and cruelty have become normalized. That has made public figures far more comfortable saying things in public that they might have thought twice about before. Stephen Miller, a senior Trump administration official, said that New York City is 'the clearest warning yet of what happens to a society when it fails to control migration. Even the president's son retweeted a post that said, 'I'm old enough to remember when New Yorkers endured 9/11 instead of voting for it,' adding, 'New York City has fallen.' It's no longer shocking to see members of Congress, pundits, and business leaders criticizing entire peoples and cultures within the US as un-American. In addition, President Donald Trump has pushed anti-immigrant rhetoric since he launched his campaign for president in 2015, and has only become more extreme in return to office. In this new era, meanness is not only politically rewarded but openly embraced and promoted by the White House and a variety of official online accounts. Trump's White House, for example, has turned videos of deportations into memes, taken dehumanizing photo ops, and used AI-generated images to make light of genuinely cruel policies. This kind of politics has made hate speech all the more acceptable. Part of the reason the attacks on Mamdani — who was born in Uganda and is of Indian descent — have been so widespread is precisely because this type of rhetoric gets spewed from the very top of American politics and government on a regular basis. Since Mamdani's recent rise in New York City politics, there have been calls to deport him despite the fact that he moved to New York with his family when he was 7 and became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 2018. Trump himself has threatened to arrest Mamdani, saying, 'Look, we don't need a communist in this country.' That we are now at a point where we're talking about deporting citizens is a new low, but it is a direct product of Trump's style of politics, which has ushered in a new era of online bullying, extreme xenophobia, and open racism. 2) Mamdani is a victim of anti-Palestinian racism As I wrote last year, anti-Palestinian racism specifically targets people because they support the cause of Palestinian liberation — even if they aren't Palestinian themselves. This is why crackdowns on college campus protests were so extreme, and why the Trump administration has detained and attempted to deport international students, including non-Palestinians, simply because of what they have said about Israel. Mamdani isn't Palestinian, but has been a vocal critic of Israel and has a history of organizing and advocating for Palestinian rights. Like many activists in pro-Palestinian spaces, Mamdani has been baselessly smeared as antisemitic. That's why comments like Frum's have cropped up since Mamdani won his primary: By supporting Palestinians, Mamdani is inherently viewed as a threat — not just to Israel but to Jewish people as a whole. Frum, for example, later posted on X about the NYC primary, '[...]people with zero (or worse) regard for Jewish life and Jewish safety scolding actual Jews about how wrong and stupid we are about Jewish life and Jewish safety.' But this has nothing to do with what Mamdani has said about Jewish people. In fact, Mamdani's platform also includes addressing antisemitism in the city by dramatically increasing funding for hate-crime prevention. Anti-Palestinian racism is still an acceptable form of bigotry that we often see displayed in American politics and media without receiving the kind of pushback that other forms of racism do. It also results in amplifying other forms of racism when its victims come from other marginalized groups. 'Like many other forms of hate, there can be intersectionalities, and that's also true when it's allies of ours who are speaking for Palestinian human rights,' one expert told me last year. 'If it's a Black ally, we will see anti-Black racism. If it's an Indigenous ally, we will see anti-Indigenous racism. [If it's] queer allies, trans allies, we will see homophobic and anti-queer rhetoric.' 3) Islamophobia is broadly acceptable Anti-Muslim bigotry has long been a constant in American politics, and it has been especially potent since the War on Terror. Former President Barack Obama, for example, was accused of being Muslim — as though that would disqualify him from public office — even though he is a Christian. Since Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar were elected to Congress in 2018, they have been routinely victimized by smear campaigns and hate speech that has specifically targeted their identities. Tlaib, for example, has been accused by her colleagues in Congress of engaging in 'antisemitic activity' and 'sympathizing with terrorist organizations.' And at a fundraiser, Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado called Omar the 'jihad squad.' Now, Mamdani is seeing his own Muslim background be weaponized against him. He has been said to come 'from a culture that lies about everything,' that he is uncivilized, and that he is a threat to people's safety simply because New York might have a 'Muslim mayor.' There are still several months until New Yorkers head to the polls to vote for a new mayor in the general election. And unfortunately, this kind of open bigotry against Mamdani is likely to only get worse as Election Day nears. But while the attacks on Mamdani might seem like just one attempt at bringing down a candidate in a local race, their ultimate effect is much more damaging: They will make US politics all the more toxic and will only further normalize this kind of extreme bigotry against Muslims and immigrants in America.
Time Out
07-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Lululemon to open a yoga and Pilates studio-integrated concept store in Singapore
Just when you thought Orchard Road had it all, along comes Lululemon with a fresh new reason to roll out your mat and your wallet. The global athleisure giant is officially opening its first yoga and Pilates studio-integrated concept store in Southeast Asia – right in the heart of Takashimaya Shopping Centre – on July 17. Think retail therapy with a reformer twist. But hold up – this isn't your standard leggings-and-lighting situation. Co-created with Betty Kong, founder of local mindfulness studio Within, this dreamy new space is a place to sweat, stretch, self-reflect, and of course, shop. As Kong herself puts it, 'This space is a love letter to everything I've learned about slowing down.' Designed to soothe the senses as much as it strengthens your core, the space pairs warm oak finishes with geometric lighting and shophouse-inspired ceiling lattices. Even the changing rooms are soft-lit and serene, giving off the kind of energy that makes you want to stay a little longer. While lululemon has recently made moves across Singapore – from west-side JEM to a travel-friendly outpost at Changi Airport Terminal 1 – this flagship feels like the brand's spiritual home. A blend of intention and innovation, it's a space where you don't just look like you're on a wellness journey, you actually are. Expect a full schedule of yoga and reformer Pilates classes, similar to the ones at Within's Tanjong Katong studio, running daily from 8am to 8pm. Whether you're a bendy pro or here to find zen, there's a class for you. Bookings here.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Renowned Italian sphere sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro dies aged 98
Arnaldo Pomodoro, one of Italy's most prominent contemporary artists, has died at the age of 98. Pomodoro died at home in Milan on Sunday, the eve of his 99th birthday, according to a statement from Carlotta Montebello, director general of the Arnaldo Pomodoro Foundation. Best known for his massive and shiny bronze spheres with clawed out interiors which decorate iconic public spaces from the Vatican to the United Nations, the artist sought to comment on the superficial perfection of exteriors and the troubled complexity of interiors. In a note of condolences, Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli said Pomodoro's 'wounded' spheres 'speak to us today of the fragility and complexity of the human and the world.' The Vatican's sphere, which occupies a central place in the Pigna Courtyard of the Vatican Museums, features an internal mechanism that rotates with the wind. 'In my work I see the cracks, the eroded parts, the destructive potential that emerges from our time of disillusionment,' the Vatican quoted Pomodoro as saying about its sphere. The United Nations in New York received a 3.3-meter diameter 'Sphere Within Sphere' sculpture as a gift from Italy in 1996. Pomodoro described it as 'a smooth exterior womb erupted by complex interior forms,' and 'a promise for the rebirth of a less troubled and destructive world.' Other spheres are located at museums around the world and outside the Italian foreign ministry, which has the original work that Pomodoro created in 1966 for the Montreal Expo that began his monumental sculpture project. In addition to his spheres, Pomodoro designed theatrical sets, land projects and machines, as well as a controversial fiberglass crucifix for the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - featuring a four-and-a-half-meter diameter crown of thorns which hovers over the figure of Christ. The artist had multiple retrospectives and, according to his biography on the foundation website, taught at Stanford University, the University of California at Berkeley and Mills College.
