Jaipur: As Jaipur gets decked up for Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit , Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has for the first time installed topiaries to make a section of the city more beautiful. "Topiary is a process by which living trees and shrubs are given an artificial and decorative shape. This is the first time that we have designed the greens of the city by using this process. The theme of topiary we used replicates the heritage and culture of this great city," said a senior JDA official. To showcase the essence of Rajasthan, JDA has also replicated figures of the peacock, the national bird, Bhil women carrying pots on their heads (paniharin), and the matkas of the state. "Welcome" signages carved in the topiary method have also been placed at Patrika Gate, Toran Dwar and the main gates of the state hanger at Jaipur International Airport (JIA). "Jaipur is the face of Rajasthan. Our aim is to welcome the international delegates with nature's prosperity and let them go back with beautiful memories and the essence of the state," said Monali Sen, JDA's conservator of forests. JDA has also planted over a lakh of flowering plants and shrubs, including 36,000 small flowering pots, across the city. All fountains have been repaired and decorated with lamps. They are mainly at Statue Circle, Peacock Garden, JDA Triangle and the Rambagh Circle. The Ramniwas Bagh premises have also been repainted. The outer ring of Jawahar Circle has been redesigned with a triangle-modified planting pattern consisting of poinsettia and lily. At Ramniwas Bagh, the theme was designed with bougainvillea plants. "We have cleaned all the statues, medians and signboards. Amar Jawan Jyoti has also been restored. For this, we have spent altogether around Rs 37 crore, of which Rs 64 lakh were spent only to procure the flowers and the plants," informed a JDA official. The civic body's engineering wing has also repaired several stretches of roads, especially those scheduled for the movement of the VVIP delegates attending the summit. "Most of these stretches were repaired before Diwali. In the last two weeks, we carried out only patchwork wherever it was required. In addition, flags, welcome signboards and paintings on selective city walls have also been put in place to welcome PM Narendra Modi and the delegates of the events," said another JDA official. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is worth more than the next 35 biggest automakers combined, according to Newsweek 's calculations. Newsweek has contacted Tesla for comment via email. Why It Matters Tesla's valuation has been on a meteoric rise, especially after the U.S. presidential election in November 2024. The company's stock soared post-Election Day, fueled by investor optimism in the possibility of favorable policies under the incoming administration. Its CEO, South African-born billionaire Elon Musk , is a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump . Musk contributed heavily to the Republican 's 2024 election campaign and has been selected by Trump to serve in his new administration. What To Know With a market cap of around $1.46 trillion, it is more valuable than the 35 next-biggest automakers, which, combined, have a total value of approximately $1.42 trillion. Below, Newsweek has visualized how Tesla's current value compares to that of its competitors. In North America, Tesla's value far exceeds that of the two other biggest manufacturers, General Motors and Ford , which have market caps of $59.57 billion and $40.02 billion respectively. The second biggest company on the chart overall was Japan-headquartered Toyota, with a market cap of $262.07 billion. One finance expert told Newsweek that with its current market cap, the market expects Tesla will be able to substantially grow its earnings in the future. But unlike other large companies such as Microsoft , Alphabet , and Meta Platforms that have "network effects," allowing the company to maintain high-profit margins, the automobile sector is competitive, limiting the ability to have high-profit margins, said Jay Ritter, professor of finance at the University of Florida. What People Are Saying Ritter told Newsweek : "Tesla is likely to benefit from the rollback of Biden administration policies that favored unionized automakers. But it is hard to see how these benefits will be big enough to allow Tesla to grow to have annual after-tax profits of $75 billion or more, which would be needed to give the company a price-earnings ratio of 20 and a market cap of $1.5 trillion. "Thus, while anything can happen in the short run, I expect that Tesla stock will underperform in 2025 and beyond, as the market becomes disappointed with Tesla's inability to grow profits to $75 billion a year." What Happens Next The firm's CEO, Elon Musk, is set to take up his position spearheading the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) once Trump is inaugurated on January 20, 2025. Do you have a story we should be covering? Do you have any questions about this article? Contact LiveNews@newsweek.com
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — RJ Felton had 21 points in East Carolina's 71-64 victory over Stetson on Friday. Felton also added eight rebounds for the Pirates (5-1). Joran Riley scored 14 points while going 4 of 11 and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds. Cam Hayes shot 3 for 7 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points. The Hatters (1-5) were led in scoring by Mehki, who finished with 15 points and two steals. Abramo Canka added 14 points for Stetson. Jordan Wood had 12 points. East Carolina led Stetson at the half, 39-33, with Hayes (10 points) its high scorer before the break. East Carolina took the lead for good with 6:56 left in the second half on a free throw from Felton to make it a 60-59 game. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from .Threatening text messages seen by jury at bush bash shooting trialBrighton frustrated in goalless draw with Brentford
Feeling the Christmas burnout already? Don't worry you're not alone. And we haven't even made it past the big day yet. Dry January is the calendar month where traditionally Brits put the bottle down and commit to a period of abstaining from alcohol. This is typically because we all overdo it in December and let the jovial festivities take over us. Slaves to the 'Christmas bev', we let ourselves say yes to the pub when we otherwise wouldn't, meaning dry January is practically welcomed. "Gone are the days when I would waste entire weekends hungover and anxious." After a bump on the head after a bottomless brunch, Cara decided to revaluate her relationship with alcohol and take on the Dry January® challenge. Cara found her social life flourished after she... pic.twitter.com/Lhb33tQ33W — Dry January (@dryjanuary) December 23, 2024 But sadly, a lot of us find this difficult. January is a notoriously grim month, which means to escape the seasonal depression, we find ourselves turning back to alcohol. Not all of course, but it is a tough task for some. Feel that's you? Don't worry, it can be relatively easy. As Bethan Higson, founder of non-alcoholic Mother Root Beverages , puts it: “Every January, people vow to become better versions of themselves – whether it be getting fit or eschewing alcohol, in an effort to live a more healthy, alcohol-free life.” Now, Charlotte Faure Green, nutritional advisor for Mother Root, along with other experts, share their advice for staying on track during Dry January. Was gonna do dry jan but then realised I support Leicester — Chloe (@ChloeRT9) December 16, 2024 1. Try to cope with what life throws at you without a tipple “One of the main reasons people struggle to make it to the end of January without alcohol, is a lack of emotional coping skills required to manage what sobriety may bring up for them,” explains Faure Green. She continued: “It can feel incredibly uncomfortable when we’re used to abating feelings of, say, anxiety, with alcohol. "[Try to] find other methods for calming the nervous system: breathing techniques, kitchen dance parties, talking therapies, getting out in nature for a walk, yoga and meditation. Clichéd perhaps, but they are clinically proven to be very effective.” 2. Think about the money you’re saving “Those undertaking Dry January often set sights on a big boozy blow-out on February 1, and this only feeds into our ‘feast or famine’, mentality,” says Faure Green. “Instead, consider how much you’re saving over the month by not drinking and make a list of wonderful things that you can do with that spare cash. "Choose what will drive you the most. For some, it helps to put a picture of that goal on the fridge to reinforce it with a regular reminder, and drive success.” 3. Increase your GABA “One of the mechanisms that makes alcohol so calming after a stressful day is that it seeks out our GABA receptors and gives them a great big hug. GABA is our calming neurotransmitter, and when we’re producing it in abundance, we can feel relaxed,” explains Faure Green. She went on to say: “So, rather than artificially stimulating those receptors with booze, eat foods that increase circulating GABA... spinach, broccoli, garlic, fish, potatoes and bananas are good sources of B6, a vitamin that’s a vital co-factor in its production. “Green tea also contains an amino acid called L-theanine which is thought to stimulate GABA creation – the ultimate calming cup of tea.” 4. Don’t do it alone “Do Dry January with a friend for moral support and stock your cupboards with great non-alcoholic alternatives, and you’ll still be able to enjoy that end-of-the-day cocktail or aperitif,” suggests Craig Hutchison, co-founder of Maria & Craig’s non-alcoholic-distilled-botanical-spirit. 5. Keep a diary of how much better you’re feeling “Are you sleeping better? Have you lost weight? The average alcoholic cocktail has between 300-400 calories, so keep track and ensure you’re aware of the benefits – it can do wonders for your will power,” says Hutchison. 6. Go public with your challenge “The more people who are aware you’re taking January off alcohol, the more encouragement from your peers,” says Hutchison. The expert continued: “Follow some of your favourite non-alcoholic brands on Instagram. They will, for sure, keep you motivated throughout the month.” Recommended reading: How much does drinking booze cost you? Find out with this calculator NHS urges Brits to look for dementia symptoms this Christmas 10 foods that can help give a boost to your immune system this winter 7. Don’t worry if you weaken “If you slip once or twice, don’t beat yourself up and don’t just give up. You can start again the next day – it’s all about balance,” says Simone Caporale, award-winning international bartender and ambassador for ZEO non-alcoholic spirit. Simone added: “And you never know, the way you’ll feel while you’re taking a break from drinking, might actually push you to keep going.”
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