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India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has urged the supporters not to compare the women’s team’s performances and a potential win to his and his team’s triumph in England, 42 years ago. There has been a growing buzz over whether a victory for India over South Africa on Sunday could trigger a similar revolution to the women’s game in India, like the World Cup win in 1983 did. But the 66-year-old said that the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side had played good, smart cricket, adding that he felt they had taken the level of cricket a notch above than before. Kapil’s…

Since online advertising took off, the internet has become a gold mine for big tech companies looking to profit from your data by digging into your browsing habits, activity, browser cookies, IP address and device identifiers. Companies like Google and Meta track everything you do on the internet, but if you want to protect your privacy, the easiest way to do so is by switching to a private browser. If you are planning to ditch Chrome, Edge, or that pesky browser tracking your every move, here are some of the best privacy-friendly browsers you can try right now. Tor For…

Botswana’s diverse wildlife and stunning natural scenery have long attracted safari-goers and adventure seekers from all over the world. Soon, travelers will have the option to make the South African nation their permanent home through a new dual citizenship option.Botswana plans to launch its Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP), also known as a “golden passport” in early 2026. The country’s government has partnered with Arton Capital, a global citizenship firm, to launch the program, which was first announced in late September.The initiative will pave the way for high-net-worth individuals to essentially purchase a Botswanan passport—for a minimum contribution of $75,000.…

Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections grew 4.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October (for sales in September), official data released on Saturday showed.While the GST collections registered an increase on y-o-y basis despite staggering tax rate cuts for over 375 items effective September 22, this marked the slowest pace of growth this financial year and the lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic period when 2.1 per cent growth was seen in June 2021. In absolute terms, this marked the fourth instance of the GST collections rising over Rs 1.95 lakh crore in the ongoing…

Every tech company now seems to have their own AI: Google Gemini. OpenAI’s ChatGPT. MetaAI. Spending for AI is reaching record highs, powering a big boom for the stock market. Even the White House wants in on the fun.So are we in an AI bubble — an overblown investment period that’s bound to deflate? Yes, argues Paul Kedrosky, a partner with SK Ventures and a fellow at MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy. But not the bubble everyone thinks we are in. “AI is obviously a hugely important technology,” Kedrosky told Today, Explained co-host Noel King. So what, then?It’s the…

Virkkunen said the issue underscored the importance of investing in a secure supply chain, stockpiling and diversifying supplies [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS The European Union is determined to find a diplomatic solution with Dutch chipmaker Nexperia amid concerns about a supply squeeze, EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen said on Friday after a virtual meeting with the Chinese-owned company.“An important meeting this morning with @TeamNexperia, where I reaffirmed our determination to work towards a diplomatic breakthrough. We discussed potential short- and medium-term measures to strengthen the resilience of our supply chain,” she said on X.Virkkunen said Nexperia has been invited…

Black Friday is still weeks away, but the deals are already starting to appear across a range of online retailers. One that’s diving right into the sale season with markdowns up to 70 percent off is Backcountry, a virtual emporium curating all the best in outdoor clothing and gear. Rather than easing into November with a few dozen discounts on out-of-season pieces, it has fully committed with almost 15,000 sale items, including winter jackets, base layers, cold-weather hiking boots, and more.  We found can’t-miss discounts on The North Face, Columbia, Outdoor Research, and Merrell. Keep scrolling for 37 of the…

The financial assets added by Indian households each year stood at 12% of India’s GDP in 2019-20, which declined to 10.8% by 2024-25. This figure has remained largely stable at this level in the post-pandemic period. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The annual financial debt accumulated by Indian households has grown faster than their annual financial assets since the pre-pandemic year 2019-20, an analysis of data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has found. The amount of financial assets added each year has grown 48% between 2019 and 2025, while the annual liabilities have grown 102% over that period. Even…

The Office is one of the most popular TV series worldwide, thanks to its witty scripts, the cast’s exceptional comic timing, and praiseworthy themes. Although the mockumentary sitcom ended its nine-season run on NBC on May 16, 2013, the show continues to be talked about on various occasions, including Halloween, as per Decider. The Steve Carell-starrer show, which has six entertaining Halloween episodes worth a revisit, is currently streaming on Peacock and Netflix. The Office Halloween episodes: Guide to complete list and where to watch(X/@peacock) Halloween (Season 2, Episode 5): Prank on DwightSeason 2, Episode 5 is the first Halloween…

Halloween is not just about candy and costumes. This is a time when our favorite TV shows go all in with spooky fun, weird twists and laugh-out-loud chaos. Be it a goofy Halloween heist or something scarier, the occasion calls for something special. From supernatural scares to party disasters, these seven episodes remind us why Holiday is Hollywood’s favorite playground. Best Halloween-themed episodes for the spooky season: Stranger Things, Friends and more 1. Stranger Things – Trick or Treat, Freak (Season 2, Episode 2)One of the most-watched Netflix shows has its own spooky vibe. In Hawkins, Halloween is not just…