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Keep humans in command of AI

2025 年 10 月 9 日 admin Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine companies have begun adopting artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations. A recent survey conducted by PwC and the Management Association of the Philippines revealed that 68 percent of chief executive officers (CEOs) have explicitly factored AI into their business plans.

Additionally, the survey found that 60 percent of these companies have already started implementing AI initiatives. This growing trend highlights the increasing importance of AI technology in the Philippine business landscape.

https://business.inquirer.net/551619/keep-humans-in-command-of-ai

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Karditsa defeated Oostende after a dramatic overtime

2025 年 10 月 8 日 admin Leave a comment

By Eurohoops Team | info@eurohoops.net

Karditsa from Greece pulled off a small upset in the opening round of the Basketball Champions League, defeating Belgian Oostende on their home court with a thrilling 95-93 victory after overtime.

The standout player for Karditsa was guard Brandon Jefferson, who finished the game with 23 points, including an impressive five three-pointers. Other key contributors in double figures were El Ellis III with 14 points, Noah Horchler with 12, and Demajeo Wiggins who added 10.

For Oostende, Noam Yaacov led the scoring with 27 points, while Aaron Estrada contributed 22, making them the most efficient players on their team.

Fans witnessed one of the most exciting matches of the Champions League first round in Oostende, with the outcome decided in the final minute of overtime. Karditsa had a chance to secure the win in regular time, but Silas Melson’s three-pointer thrilled the home crowd and pushed the game into overtime, tying it at 83-83.

Ultimately, the Greek team celebrated after a dramatic finish and free-throw heroics to clinch the win on Belgian soil. Oostende had a final opportunity to take the victory when Haris Bratanovic grabbed an offensive rebound following Yaacov’s missed shot, but Pierre-Antoine Gillet’s potential game-winning three-pointer did not fall.

In other Group G action, Unicaja cruised to an easy 97-66 win over Mersin in Malaga in their opening game.
https://www.eurohoops.net/en/fiba-champions-league/1877863/karditsa-defeated-ostende-after-a-dramatic-overtime/

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IDF opens fire at suspected terrorists in Gaza Strip

2025 年 10 月 8 日 admin Leave a comment

**IDF Opens Fire at Suspected Terrorists in Gaza Strip**

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) opened fire on Hamas terrorists who emerged from a tunnel near the Netzarim Corridor on Wednesday. According to Israeli reports, several terrorists were killed, while others fled back underground.

Weapons used by Hamas terrorists to attack IDF troops in the Gaza Strip were documented on October 8, 2025.
*(Photo credit: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit)*

By Jerusalem Post Staff, Amichai Stein, Amir Bohbot
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-869815

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TCS skips post-earnings presser to mark Ratan Tata’s death anniversary

2025 年 10 月 8 日 admin Leave a comment

**TCS Skips Post-Earnings Press Conference to Mark Ratan Tata’s Death Anniversary**
*By Mudit Dube | October 8, 2025, 04:18 PM*

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s leading IT services company, has cancelled its post-earnings press conference for the second quarter (Q2) results. The event, originally scheduled for October 9, falls on the death anniversary of Ratan Tata, prompting the company to call off the media address out of respect.

While the press conference has been cancelled, an analyst call will still proceed as planned on October 9.

### Honoring Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata, former chairman of the Tata Group and an iconic figure in Indian industry, passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 86 due to age-related health issues. TCS’s decision to cancel the media interaction on the anniversary of his death reflects the deep respect for his legacy.

### Board Meeting and Changes in Schedule
Earlier, on September 22, TCS announced a Board of Directors meeting set for October 9. During this meeting, the board is expected to review and approve the audited standalone financial results for the quarter and six-month period ending September 30, 2025.

In a separate filing on September 23, TCS had initially confirmed that its leadership team would address the media at 5:30 PM on October 9, followed by an earnings conference call at 7:00 PM. However, the media address has since been cancelled due to the observance of Ratan Tata’s death anniversary, while the analyst call remains scheduled.

### Market Outlook for TCS Q2 Results
Analysts anticipate moderate revenue growth for TCS in Q2. Some clients are expected to reduce business, and the company might face some share losses.

Axis Securities projects a 3.5% quarter-on-quarter growth in topline revenue, largely driven by the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector, Hi-Tech clients, and favorable cross-currency movements. However, they also forecast a 21-basis-point decline in EBIT margin, attributed to wage increases, higher investments, and lower utilization rates.

Investors are also closely watching TCS’s restructuring efforts, which include plans to separate around 12,000 employees. This move is aimed at sharpening the company’s focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technology priorities.

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Stay tuned for further updates on TCS’s Q2 performance and strategic initiatives.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/tcs-cancels-q2-press-conference-due-to-ratan-tata-anniversary/story

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PVL: Maddie Madayag still adjusting in return from overseas, Alas

2025 年 10 月 8 日 admin Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines — Maddie Madayag made her comeback for Choco Mucho after a fruitful stint with Kurobe Aquafairies in the Japan V.League and Alas Pilipinas.

Though Madayag saw limited action, she made a huge impact by scoring five points. Her contributions included back-to-back kill blocks that sealed Choco Mucho’s 33-31, 26-24, 25-23 sweep of Capital1 on Tuesday night.

https://sports.inquirer.net/643389/pvl-maddie-madayag-still-adjusting-in-return-from-overseas-alas

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Shabana Azmi becomes first Indian actor to be invited to conduct an acting masterclass at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, New York

2025 年 10 月 8 日 admin Leave a comment

The legendary Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York, renowned for training icons like Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro, has extended a rare honour to veteran actor Shabana Azmi.

After watching her acclaimed solo play *Broken Images*, the institute’s President, Victoria Kraner, personally invited Shabana Azmi to visit the school and conduct an acting masterclass for NYU theatre students. This marks a historic moment, as Azmi is the first Indian actor ever to receive such an invitation from the institution regarded as the mecca of acting.

When this writer reached out to the incomparable Shabana Azmi in the US, she expressed surprise. She said, “How did you get to know this so quickly? Yes, I have been invited to hold a masterclass at Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. How do I react to this honour? Like I do to all recognition. Just keep working, and never stop to admire yourself. And if the recognition for your work does our country proud, then I am happy.”

Azmi was also recently seen sharing a happy moment with Robert Ellerman, Director and teacher, and Victoria Kraner, President of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

*Also Read:*
[Shabana Azmi to tour North America with her play Broken Images, written by the legendary Girish Karnad]
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shabana-azmi-becomes-first-indian-actor-invited-conduct-acting-masterclass-lee-strasberg-theatre-film-institute-new-york/

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Shabana Azmi becomes first Indian actor to be invited to conduct an acting masterclass at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, New York

2025 年 10 月 8 日 admin Leave a comment

When this writer reached out to the incomparable Shabana Azmi in the US, she expressed surprise. “How did you get to know this so quickly? Yes, I have been invited to hold a masterclass at Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. How do I react to this honour? Like I do to all recognition: just keep working, and never stop to admire yourself. And if the recognition for your work does our country proud, then I am happy.”

Azmi was also recently seen sharing a happy moment with Robert Ellerman, Director and teacher, and Victoria Krane, President of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

**Also Read:** [Shabana Azmi to tour North America with her play Broken Images, written by the legendary Girish Karnad]
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shabana-azmi-becomes-first-indian-actor-invited-conduct-acting-masterclass-lee-strasberg-theatre-film-institute-new-york/

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Shabana Azmi becomes first Indian actor to be invited to conduct an acting masterclass at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, New York

2025 年 10 月 8 日 admin Leave a comment

When this writer reached out to the incomparable Shabana Azmi in the US, she expressed surprise. “How did you get to know this so quickly? Yes, I have been invited to hold a masterclass at Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. How do I react to this honour? Like I do to all recognition. Just keep working, and never stop to admire yourself. And if the recognition for your work does our country proud, then I am happy.”

Azmi was also recently seen sharing a happy moment with Robert Ellerman, Director and teacher, and Victoria Kraner, President at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

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Russia mocks America: ‘Civil war is coming’…

2025 年 10 月 8 日 admin Leave a comment

A Russian lawmaker has claimed that a civil war is brewing in America, while calling Donald Trump “dumb.” Andrey Lugovoy, a member of the State Duma—the lower chamber of Russia’s parliament—argued that Moscow should take advantage of the deep divisions between Republicans and Democrats to cause a government shutdown.

In a staggering appearance on Russian state TV, Lugovoy said the differences between the two US political parties have reached a point where they are impossible to resolve, and suggested that the Kremlin should interfere. He stated that he does not consider claims of an impending civil war in America to be a conspiracy theory.

Referring to the Republicans and Democrats, Lugovoy said: “They’re currently using political repressions against each other in the most proactive way… Secondly, they will never agree about migration, we’ve heard it from their statements. Of course, we should take advantage of this unsolvable problem.”

He went on to accuse the US of meddling in Russian affairs and argued that Moscow should adopt a more politically aggressive stance.

Lugovoy is a former KGB officer suspected by the UK of involvement in the 2006 murder of ex-Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko in London. Litvinenko died after ingesting radioactive polonium-210, which was believed to have been administered in a cup of tea. Lugovoy has dismissed these accusations as “absurd.”

During his appearance on the state TV show *60 Minutes*, Lugovoy suggested that Russia could be more politically aggressive through outlets like its controlled news channel, Russia Today. Representing the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia—a party considered part of the country’s systemic opposition—he claimed Moscow should buy journalists and politicians abroad.

“We should plant our people into US domestic life,” Lugovoy said, adding that he was “deeply convinced” of placing operatives within the Democratic Party. “We should further pit them [Republicans and Democrats] against each other. We should take advantage of their existing differences. We should drive them not only to an economic shutdown, but a political one. We shouldn’t be shy about it.”

He continued: “They often accuse us of interfering in their elections; we say that we aren’t, we really aren’t, but we should interfere. We are developing our propagandist activities — I mean it in a positive sense — in Europe and America. We should intensify it even more.”

Commentators and guests on Russian state TV often share anti-Western messages. Earlier in his appearance, Lugovoy criticized the US President by saying that Trump “says whatever pops into his head,” and added, “Mr. Trump says things that are obviously dumb from every standpoint.”
https://www.express.co.uk/news/2117945

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PVL: ZUS triumphs even as PNVF withholds ITC approvals

2025 年 10 月 8 日 admin Leave a comment

RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—On a day meant to showcase international talent, it was the locals who delivered the drama.

ZUS Coffee and Akari opened the PVL Reinforced Conference on Tuesday with thrilling five-set action at Ynares Center Montalban. The match kept fans on the edge of their seats, demonstrating the intense competition the league promises this season.

However, the game proceeded without their highly anticipated imports, who were sidelined by what the league hinted was a strategic move affecting the sport’s international players.

https://sports.inquirer.net/643313/pvl-zus-triumphs-even-as-pnvf-withholds-itc-approvals