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For 1st time, Delhi figures in Ottawa cyber adversary list

CANADA has for the first time labeled India as an adversary in its National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026, published by the country's Centre for Cyber Security.

RJ BALAJI'S NEXT IS HAPPY ENDING

WE had earlier reported that RJ Balaji will be headlining a film bankrolled by Million Dollar Studios, the production house behind films like Good Night and Lover.

MIDDLING FAMILY DRAMA WITH MANUFACTURED CONFLICTS

BROTHER begins by showing us how Karthik, a law school dropout, who cannot tolerate irresponsible behaviour, goes on to start a fight with anyone and everyone.

An emotional triumph, but some questions linger

The situation isn't entirely new for a Tamil film: a Tamil man, Mukund (Sivakarthikeyan), enters a Malayali household to seek the hand of their daughter, Indhu (Sai Pallavi).

A FINE BALANCE OF ABSURDIST HUMOUR AND CLASS COMMENTARY

Through a lighthearted and delightfully indulgent sequence, we are introduced to Kavin's character as a carefree homeless individual who believes that the concept of hard work is an absurd lie.

New hope for colon cancer patients

The type of surgery depends on the cancer's location, stage, and extent of spread.

Guard your spine

ENDOSCOPIC spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat lumbar (lower back) disc prolapse (also known as a herniated disc), and several other conditions that affect the spine.

STRIKE DOWN STROKES

Post World Stroke Day October 29), Dr Gaurav Thukal shares precautions, and tips for rehabilitation of patients

ETCHING FINESSE ON SILVER

Imagine opening the doors of a cupboard with intricate embossing that transforms a storage unit into a work of art.

A storehouse of ragas

It is a common belief among the music fraternity that when a teacher directly teaches the Varali Raga to a student, it strains their relationship.

Disparities in depictions

As the festival of lights celebrates the triumph of goodness over evil, there is a need to construe how colourism is an ingrained part in the portrayal of such binaries in mythological stories

HEAT, HEALTH AND ECONOMIC TOLL ESCALATE

India is experiencing severe health and economic impacts from climate change, with extreme heat causing a 50% rise in lost labour hours since the 1990s, leading to billions in economic losses. Rising nighttime temperatures contribute to sleep deprivation, worsening public health, while air pollution and drought pose additional threats. With rising sea levels and increasing infectious diseases, experts urge urgent shifts to clean energy. The Lancet Countdown calls for a global financial overhaul to prioritise health and sustainability, especially as COP29 approaches

Ruben Amorim is new Manchester United manager

RUBEN Amorim was on Friday named as the new manager of Manchester United, replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag.

Gukesh and Liren clash not worthy of final, says Kasparov

GARRY Kasparov doesn't consider the upcoming title clash between D Gukesh and Ding Liren as worthy of a Championship clash.

Sudharsan and Padikkal sparkle

RISING youngsters, Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal, struck fighting fifties after Mukesh Kumar's searing six-wicket haul to put India A in command with a 120-run lead against Australia A on day two of their first 'Unofficial Test' here.

Jeppiaar School beat St Bede's for top prize

KHUSH Bardia's 69 and B Siddharth's unbeaten 45 helped Jeppiaar Matriculation School to beat St Bede's AIHSS by five wickets in the final of the Jeppiaar Trophy U-19 inter-school tournament played at Wahe Guru 'A' grounds.

India's eight-ball suffering

AT about 4.45 PM on Friday, things were looking up for the Indian team in the third Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

DARY-ING MITCHELL

Batter braves heat, India tweakers to guide New Zealand to respectable score in last Test

Apple India revenue all-time high: Tim Cook

APPLE has achieved an all-time revenue record in India for its fourth quarter ending September 2024, chief executive officer Tim Cook said on Friday.

Coal production increases 7.4% in October

COAL production rose by 7.4% to 84.45 MT in October as against 78.57 MT in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal, coal ministry said in a statement.

IT services companies upping GenAI engagements, winning deals

IT services companies are now seeing an increasing number of Generative AI (Gen AI) engagements, and it is expected to rise in future too.

A.O. Smith finishes Pureit acquisition

A. O. Smith Corporation on Friday announced the completion of its acquisition of Pureit, a Hindustan Unilever company.

Petrol sales rebound on festival season

PETROL consumption rose 7.3% in October on the back of increased demand from the start of festive season but diesel sales were down 3.3%, preliminary data of state-owned firms showed on Friday.

Mkt closes higher on Muhurat session

DOMESTIC equity market ended higher in the special session on Friday, thus closing in gains for the seventh straight Muhurat trading session.

Google India PAT rises 6% to ₹1,425 cr in FY24

GOOGLE INDIA has posted a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹1,424.9 crore in the 2023-24 financial year, according to documents shared by Tofler on Friday.

Commercial LPG price hiked by ₹62/cylinder

OIL marketing companies (OMCs) on Friday increased the price of 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinders to ₹62.

Oct auto sales rise; M&M, Toyota lead pack

Retail sales in Oct outpaced wholesale figures as automakers cut production to manage high dealer inventories

Spanish floods toll climbs to 205, many still missing

THE death toll from historic flash floods in Spain climbed to at least 205 people Friday, with many more believed to be missing, as the initial shock gave way to anger, frustration, and a wave of solidarity.

25 killed in twin strikes on central Gaza refugee camp

THE death toll from Israeli strikes in the central Gaza Strip rose to 25, including five children, as more bodies were recovered, while officials said that 13 people were killed in airstrikes in Lebanon on Friday.

Record early voter turnout in US elections

With just days left for presidential elections, Harris and Trump running neck-and-neck, including in seven battleground states