India's economy has outperformed analyst predictions, growing at an accelerated pace bolstered by a surge in manufacturing and increased government spending. Gross domestic product (GDP) rose 7.6% in the three months to September from a year ago, a figure that far surpassed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projection of 6.5%, and all estimates in a Bloomberg survey of economists. This robust expansion allows India to retain its position as the world's fastest-growing major economy.Resilient Growth Amid Surging InflationDespite rising inflation and six interest rate hikes by the RBI since last year, India's growth has proven resilient. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.'s economist, Upasna Bhardwaj, highlighted the unexpected sharp rise in GDP figures, anticipating a significant boost to full year GDP numbers.Challenges Ahead: Inflation and DemandHowever, strong demand might pose a challenge for the central bank...

In a celebration of their half-decade journey in the music industry, South Korean boy band Ateez has made a triumphant return with their second full-length album, 'The World Ep. Fin: Will.' This album is a significant milestone, marking their evolution as artists and paving the way for their future musical endeavours.A Compass Pointing to Ateez's Future'The World Ep. Fin: Will,' serves as a compass, signifying the direction the group intends to take in their music career. The album features a mix of unit and solo songs, a testament to the band's accumulated experience and expertise over the past four years. The lead track 'Crazy Form,' is a vibrant dancehall genre song, based on an Afrobeat rhythm, a first for the group, further underlining their commitment to exploring new sounds.Global Recognition and AnticipationAs Ateez's global popularity continues to rise, the release of their new album is met wi...