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Seoul, Nov 5 (IANS) Training artificial intelligence (AI) to recognise red flags in retinal images can help predict if and when people can go on to develop glaucoma — the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness. Glaucoma is particularly difficult for doctors to detect, if and when people with suspicious signs of early optic nerve damage. Without the cardinal diagnostic feature of abnormally high internal pressure within the eye — intraocular pressure or IOP for short — it’s hard to predict who will go on to develop glaucoma and risk losing their sight, said researchers from the Seoul National University…

Richie Richardson of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Babar Azam’s side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over if their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.Babar pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires…

Ashraf-led Management Committee was formed in July 2023 for a four-month period, which was set to expire on November 5, and the caretaker Prime Minister, using his prerogative, has given a three-month extension.”Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan and the patron of Pakistan Cricket Board Mr Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has granted a three-month extension to the PCB Management Committee. Mr Zaka Ashraf currently heads the 10-member Management Committee,” PCB statement read.Ashraf’s extension comes at a very crucial juncture for Pakistan cricket, who are still in the race of 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semifinal after victory against New Zealand on Saturday…

Despite the insistence of Vasundhara Raje Scindia, the BJP high command may not have declared her as the chief ministerial candidate or the head of the election campaign committee for the upcoming state polls, but as one of the tallest leaders in Rajasthan politics she is still not ready to leave the electoral field without a strong fight.Considering the political mood of the BJP high command and the preparedness of the party’s state unit leadership, Vasundhara Raje Scindia is focusing on working hard at the grassroot level. For the fifth consecutive time she not only ensured a party ticket from…

She said that Central agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) should first start probing the Adani Group’s alleged involvement in a Rs 13,0000 crore coal scam.”Shaking in my skin to know BJP is planning criminal cases against me. Welcome them – only know that CBI and ED need to file FIR against Adani for Rs13,0000 crore coal scam before they question how many pairs of shoes I have,” Moitra claimed in a message posted on X.She also said that she had an exact transcript of the record in Ethics Committee verbatim that shows the…

According to the organisation’s report, the opium cultivation of the once world’s biggest opium producer fell from 233,000 hectares to just 10,800 hectares in 2023, leading to a 95-per cent drop in the supply of opium, from 6,200 tonne in 2022 to 333 tonne in 2023, Xinhua nedws agency reported.The farmer’s income from selling the opium harvest has resultantly decreased by more than $1 billion, according to the report.Many farmers turned to cultivating wheat instead, with an overall increase of 160,000 hectare in cereal cultivation across the Farah, Helmand, Kandahar and Nangarhar provinces, the report noted.–IANSint/khz

The 29-year old was wearing an all-black look for the occasion, donning black trousers and a matching scoop-neck top. Noor’s little brother sported a loose-fitting white top with a black accent sweater tied around his neck, according to photos obtained by Page Six.Her luxurious and fancy dinner at one of Hollywood’s top celebrity hotspot comes after her boyfriend, the legendary actor Al Pacino, 83, was ordered by a Los Angeles judge to pay her $30,000 a month in child support.In addition, ‘The Godfather’ star was ordered to make a yearly $15,000 deposit into an education fund for his youngest son.…

‘Temptation Island India’ is hosted by Karan Kundrra and Mouni Roy. The show is all about discussing the personal life of couples. It witnesses a series of games between couples, and a few hot singles in a huge villa to finally take home the trophy and prize money.On the reality show, Jad unveiled a terrifying story that evoked a whirlwind of emotions among the contestants. It was a tale of love, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to family.Just two months ago, in a picturesque corner of Turkey, Jad faced a harrowing ordeal that continues to haunt him. The trauma was…

The song infuses elements of pop, rock, classical, folk, and electronic creating a very nice and pleasant sound, while the vocals of singers Karthik, and Mridula Warrier are the driving force behind the track.Elegant and pleasant, ‘Mouna Sundari’ is both extremely well composed as well as performed with a lot of heart and soul put into it, making it just that much better, particularly for those are fans of romantic songs.The production on the song is also very typical of most pop productions, having a flair for massive sounds and booming sonic choices. The sound design by itself is atmospheric…

The latest opinion poll has shown that the approval rating for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s cabinet plunged from 32.3 in the previous poll conducted in October, reaching a record low since Kishida took office in October 2021.Meanwhile, the disapproval rating rose to a record high of 56.7 from 52.5 per cent last month, Xinhua news agency reported.The survey also found that 62.5 per cent of respondents were unsatisfied with the recently announced income tax cut as part of Kishida’s economic stimulus package, Kyodo reported.On Thursday, the Japanese government adopted an economic package worth over 17 trillion yen ($113 billion)…