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‘Workers growing increasingly anxious’: US adds 29k jobs, far below 90k expected

US employers added only 29,000 jobs in September, significantly lower than economists' expectations of 90,000. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2% as more people entered the workforce without immediate jobs. Healthcare hiring showed a notable slowdown, with government job cuts further contributing to weak hiring figures. While layoffs decreased by 18%, hiring plans fell sharply, reaching their lowest since 2011.

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She sails a boat: Farmer after daughter wins Asiad team bronze

Sheetal Verma, hailing from a rural background, achieved a bronze medal in sailing at the Asian Games. She partnered with Harshita Tomar, and together they overcame significant challenges during the competition. The medal was initially thought to be fourth place but was later secured due to a disqualification of the Chinese team. Their accomplishment brings pride to their humble family in Mahudia, where celebrations remain understated.

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Asian Games Medal Tally: Historic hockey, wrestling golds power India into top 5

India now have 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze medals, taking their overall tally to 76 medals. They are currently fifth in the standings, behind China, Japan, South Korea and Uzbekistan. China continue to lead the medal table with 162 gold, 81 silver and 73 bronze medals, for a total of 316 medals. Japan are second with 71 golds, 83 silvers and 85 bronzes, while South Korea are third with 33 golds, 39 silvers and 62 bronzes.

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‘Sometimes there are blind spots’: Nihal Sarin looks back at Chess Olympiad loss

Welcome to the third instalment of TimesofIndia.com's interview series looking back at India's medal-winning campaigns at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. After speaking to the two captains of the open and women's teams, we turn to Nihal Sarin, who clinched a silver medal with the open team. In an exclusive interaction, the 22-year-old looks back on the painful loss to eventual champions Uzbekistan, his miss, the memories he takes away from this Olympiad, and much more.

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Illinois farmer earns $120,000 a year from 10 wind turbines

Grain farmers across rural America are increasingly finding financial relief through payments from wind turbines placed on their land. These earnings serve as a buffer against the ups and downs of crop pricing, while also bolstering local government funding. Yet, the introduction of wind turbines is not without its challenges, as it breeds discord between farmers who benefit and those who feel left out.

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Ohio man allegedly took $3m from investors for fake ticket scheme

An Ohio man pleaded guilty to running a fake investment scheme that prosecutors say defrauded five victims in Ohio and Florida of more than $3 million. John E. Brown II promoted supposed “rolling code ticket packages” linked to sports and theme-park experiences, but the investment did not exist. Prosecutors said he used investors’ money for personal expenses, including about $1.375 million in casino transfers.

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From papads to pitches: NCERT brings startup lessons to Class IX

A new chapter on startups and entrepreneurship has been introduced for Class IX students in NCERT textbooks. The chapter emphasizes the growth of India's startup ecosystem over the past decade. It includes important lessons on identifying business opportunities and creating effective business plans. Entrepreneurial stories, including those of Lijjat Papad and Mohan Singh Oberoi, illustrate key concepts.

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