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New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine will likely be irked after rain interrupted another match involving the Kiwis, this time against India in a must-win clash in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. India were going swimmingly, all set to post a big target for New Zealand to chase when the rain came in. The umpires tried to get through the last few overs left in the Indian innings but as the rain got heavier, the players trudged off the field with India at 329/2 after 48 overs. With the match a crucial clash for both teams, here’s what the scenarios will be…

Meta is cutting roughly 600 jobs in its Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL) division after it spent billions recruiting top researchers from other AI labs and companies. The layoffs are expected to impact only the MSL division, which is the umbrella entity focused on the social media giant’s AI efforts and reportedly comprises around 3,000 employees.The job cuts within the MSL unit were confirmed in an internal memo by Alexandr Wang, Meta’s chief AI officer, on Wednesday, October 22, according to a report by Business Insider. The affected employees appear to be working out of Meta’s offices in the US and…

A sign is posted for a new home for sale in Ambler, Pa., Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP We are asking readers and listeners for their questions about all things homeownership and renting. Today, we’re answering one of them. Submit your question below. Bidding wars may be cooling and mortgage rates could dip below 6% next year. But the shortage of “starter homes” — smaller, more affordable houses — continues to lock many would-be first-time buyers out of the market. Gabriel Veasey, a reader in Central Texas, has children who live near Austin, Texas.…

The pharmacogenomics, which costs ₹5,000, guides doctors in prescribing medicines suitable for a person. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES Imagine a single test that can guide your doctor on which medicines will work best for your body, not just today, but for the rest of your life. AIG Hospitals, in collaboration with GenepoweRx, has launched an affordable pharmacogenomics test – which helps doctors prescribe medicines based on an individual’s genetic makeup.Every person metabolises medicines differently. Some drugs that work well for one individual may be ineffective, or even harmful, for another. The…

VIZIANAGARAMUnion Minister for Civil Aviation K. Rammohan Naidu on Thursday said that the Union government would take steps to bring back the eight fishermen who had been caught by the Bangladesh Coast Guard a couple of days ago after they “unknowingly crossed” the international waters while fishing.The fishermen hailed from Pusapatirega and Bhogapuram mandals of Vizianagaram district. Vizianagaram district Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy and officials of the Fisheries Department brought the issue to the notice of the government. Mr. Rammohan Naidu spoke to Union Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar, and requested him to use his good offices in securing…

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Thursday (October 23, 2025), helped by robust buying in IT and tech stocks amid growing optimism on the U.S.-India trade deal front.After hitting a 52-week high, indices reversed most of their intra-day gains on fag-end profit-taking after sentiment turned cautious amid concerns over U.S. sanctions against Russia’s two largest oil companies.Besides, an over 1% decline in heavyweight Reliance Industries also pulled the markets lower.The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 130.06 points, or 0.15%, to settle at 84,556.40. During the day, it jumped 863.72 points, or 1.02%, to 85,290.06.The 50-share NSE Nifty…

Smriti Mandhana continued with her running-scoring spree in 2025 as she smashed an 88-ball century against New Zealand in the must-win Women’s World Cup 2025 fixture on Thursday at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. As a result of this ton, the left-handed batter is now at the second spot in the list for most ODI centuries in women’s cricket, going past New Zealand’s Suzie Bates. Mandhana now has 14 ODI centuries and is only behind Meg Lanning, who retired from international cricket after scoring 15 centuries. Smriti Mandhana scores century against New Zealand in Women’s World Cup.…

Whether you’re more inclined toward the nostalgia-inducing slow travel of a luxury sleeper car or the futuristic transport of high-speed rail, there’s never been a better time to travel by train—whatever your preferred pace.In the latest evidence that we are in the midst of the next golden era of train travel, rail operator Eurostar has just purchased a fleet of brand-new double-decker trains, which will allow the company to increase daily trip frequencies and expand to new destinations across Europe.Eurostar has ordered 30 trains from rail manufacturer Alstom Group with the option to purchase 20 more as part of a…

Published on: Oct 23, 2025 03:06 pm IST Punjab Kings (PBKS) has roped in former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule as its new spin bowling coach ahead of the league’s next season. Indian Premier League side Punjab Kings (PBKS) has roped in former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule as its new spin bowling coach ahead of the league’s next season. Punjab Kings (PBKS) has roped in former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule(PTI) The 52-year-old Bahutule, who played two Tests and eight ODIs in his brief international career, has replaced Sunil Joshi, who was serving in the role since 2023. Bahutule is a veteran…

Most people are concerned about their health parameters, given the rise in chronic lifestyle conditions, including blood sugar and blood pressure. As such, when we came across a particular Quora query — ‘My blood pressure is 160/84 mmHg, creatine level is 1.5 mg/dL, and eGFR is 68. Is it normal?” — we decided to turn to experts to understand it in detail. Dr Parin Sangoi, consultant, interventional cardiologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, said a normal reading of blood pressure should ideally be around 120/80 mm Hg. “A systolic value of 160 indicates stage 2 hypertension. That means your heart is working harder than it…