When Russia's Vladimir Putin began a military invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, it was widely assumed that Ukraine would surrender quickly. Instead, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky—an actor-turned-politician famous for playing an actor-turned-politician in Servant of the People —refused to budge, withstood multiple assassination attempts and rallied his people to fight. He pleaded with the international community to implement sanctions on the Russians and to provide weapons and ammunition for the Ukrainians. How did Zelensky accomplish this transformation? Where did he first take Putin's measure? Read about it in this exclusive advance look from Ukrainian journalist and political commentator Serheii Rudenko's upcoming Zelensky: A Biography (Polity Books, July 18), in which he explores Zelensky's life and governing style, from his childhood through the beginnings of the war. In the beginning was the word. Or rather, several words. And, more precisely, the name of … [Read more...] about New Zelensky biography reveals first meeting with Putin: ‘bundle of nerves’
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How Proliferation of Battery Swapping in EV Market Will Benefit Customers, Provide Level-Playing Field
In telecommunication, India lagged to adopt newer technology. However, once the technology entered India, it disrupted the market, making India the world’s largest and cheapest telecom market, with world-class infrastructure and connectivity. India, today, is amongst the largest telecom markets in the world with over a billion subscribers and more than 80% mobile penetration. Similarly, Electric Vehicles (EVs) picked up in India 2021 onwards, with catapulted support from the much-strategized FAME II. On an average, India accounts for more than 1.5M new 2wheeler (2w) retail sales every month, which is around 80% of overall automotive sales. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to transition to clean mobility. In terms of oil dependency, 2ws are responsible for around 62% of total petrol demand in India. With focused policy interventions and emerging technologies in the space of EVs, innovative business models will lead the transition and disrupt traditional markets. We believe … [Read more...] about How Proliferation of Battery Swapping in EV Market Will Benefit Customers, Provide Level-Playing Field
Inside Sam Fox’s wedding: Norwegian pop stars, three-tier cakes and custom cars
Sam Fox and Linda Olsen tied the knot in style on Saturday, with a lavish three-tier wedding cake and a Norwegian pop act on hand to provide the entertainment during the couple's celebrations. The former Celebrity Big Brother contestant, 56, looked incredible in a strapless white gown as she married her fiancee of 2-years at a beautiful venue in Epping Forest, Essex with her loved ones watching on. Sam and Linda announced their engagement in March 2020, four years after they first struck up a romance in 2016. Prior to embarking on a relationship with Linda, Sam spent 12-years with her former manager and long-term partner Myra Stratton, until her then-fiancée passed away from cancer in 2015. Snaps from Sam Fox and Linda Olsen's magical day have been released and shared with fans ( Image: Keith Curtis for Samantha Fox via Getty Images) The newlyweds enjoying their first dance together on Saturday ( Image: Keith Curtis for Samantha Fox via Getty Images) … [Read more...] about Inside Sam Fox’s wedding: Norwegian pop stars, three-tier cakes and custom cars