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Our annual Readers’ Choice Awards winners have been announced! We loved poring over the results to find out what’s sticking with readers and spinning the data into a snapshot of the current moment in travel. Ahead: your manual for planning that next adventure. View the complete list of Readers’ Choice Award winners here.Since it opened in 2010, more than 500 million visitors to Singapore have passed through this 1,850-room city within a city. Book your next stay in one of the Paiza Collection suites, which have gotten a refresh as part of a sweeping reimagining of the resort’s three iconic…

It’s getting harder to find a job and easier to lose one.Employers are hiring workers at a steadily lower rate while laying them off at a rising one, according to data from the Chicago Federal Reserve. The unemployment rate has been ticking up, and job growth has been slowing.This said, our picture of today’s labor market is blurry. With the government shut down since October 1, our best economic data is out of date. But this week brought large layoffs at a long list of major companies. About 14,000 workers were let go from Amazon, 48,000 from UPS, 25,000 from…

As you navigate the potholed, dusty roads of the Yavatmal district in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, it becomes apparent that you have left behind the comfort and familiarity of an urban centre. Instead, you find yourself in the heart of rural Maharashtra, where the rhythm of life moves at its own pace. For those venturing to the Tipai Wildlife Luxuries resort in this region, it is not just a getaway — it feels like a cultural initiation. On the way, school children in neatly pressed uniforms wave at you from outside their modest homes, their laughter cutting through the stillness of…

Even in defeat, Ellyse Perry could only nod in admiration. The Australian all-rounder hailed India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues for batting India into the World Cup final, saying their composure under pressure earned applause even from their dressing room.India recorded the highest run chase in women’s ODI to set up Sunday’s title clash with South Africa. Perry said the Australian dressing room would acknowledge the efforts of India captain Harmanpreet (89) and Jemimah (127 not out). “It’s really easy to stand here in retrospect and throw ideas into the wind,” she replied when asked if Australia could have…

The Indian team, under Gautam Gambhir, has endorsed fearless cricket, and it has mostly paid off. The hero of the 2011 World Cup final has attempted to bring about a revolution with this thinking. From injecting a positive intent in the cricket the team plays to specifically looking to keep a right-hand left-hand combination throughout the batting order, Gambhir has chalked out some interesting strategies. Sanju Samson plays a shot during the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international cricket final match between India and Pakistan.(AFP) While most of these strategies have played out well, a particular call from Gambhir leaves a…

Chevrolet Equinox EVs are shown for sale at a Chevrolet dealership in Southfield, Mich., on Oct. 29. General Motors announced stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings this month, but also announced it will be laying off 3,300 hourly employees around the country at plants that make electric vehicles and batteries. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Bill Pugliano/Getty Images North America Automakers have been footing a hefty tariff bill — to the tune of $30 billion across the industry this year, according to a recent analysis from Moody’s. The industry is also grappling with a shortage of semiconductors, leaving them…

Both Indian and Australia wore black armbands as a mark of respect for Aussie teenage cricketer Ben Austin, who tragically died after being hit by a ball in the nets on Tuesday. A moment’s silence was observed at the MCG after the toss in the second T20I. Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl. Players pay tribute to Ben Austin.(X) Austin, who was 17 years old, was taken to a hospital in critical condition after the incident at Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, where he had been facing balls in the nets. He was wearing a helmet,…

FILE PHOTO: WhatsApp announced it will introduce a new method for users to access their encrypted chat backups with passkey support. | Photo Credit: Reuters WhatsApp on Thursday (October 30, 2025) announced it will introduce a new method for users to access their encrypted chat backups with passkey support. The passkey will allow users to encrypt their chat backups using their fingerprint, face or screen lock code instead of them having to remember a password or a 64-digit encryption key. The platform had initially rolled out the option for users to encrypt their chat backups to the cloud in 2021. Users can…

Regular bowel movements are necessary for good gut health. So, when a Quora user asked, ‘I haven’t had a bowel movement in a week. I added a lot more fibre and water. What’s going on?, we decided to consult experts. According to them, not having a bowel movement for a week is indeed concerning. When constipation lasts beyond a few days, even after increasing fibre and fluids, it’s a sign that your gut needs more than dietary tweaks, said Dr Saiprasad Girish Lad, consultant gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and endoscopist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central. “Sometimes, too much fibre too soon, especially…

An inspiring knock from Jemimah Rodrigues guided India to a historical five-wicket win over Australia during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. The win over Alyssa Healy’s Australia took India to their third ODI Women’s World Cup final after reaching the summit clash twice before in 2005 and 2017. On both occasions, India lost the finals and finished runners-up, but this time, India have a bright chance to undo previous results as they face South Africa in the finals at home. Former India captain Mithali Raj credited centurion Jemimah,…