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Oil prices extend rally

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New York: Oil prices continued to rally on Friday for the second day amid upbeat economic data.

On the economic front, the US personal income increased 0.4 percent, and disposable personal income rose 0.5 percent, in July, Xinhua reported, quoting the US Commerce Department.

Personal consumption expenditures increased 0.3 percent in July after an upwardly revised 0.3 percent rise in June.

The US Commerce Department on Thursday revised up its estimate for the real gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter to a growth of 3.7 percent, much higher than a growth of 0. 6 percent in the first quarter.

Oil prices soared on Thursday to the biggest one-day increase since 2008, also boosted the resurgent of global equity market.

The West Texas Intermediate for October delivery moved up $2.66 to settle at $45.22 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, while Brent crude for October delivery increased $2.49 to close at $50.05 a barrel on the London ICE Future Exchange.

 

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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