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Buenos Aires, Oct 13 (IANS) Lionel Messi allayed concerns about his fitness after an impressive second-half cameo in Argentina’s 1-0 home win over Paraguay in their World Cup qualifier. Messi, who has struggled to overcome a muscle problem in recent weeks, made an immediate impact after replacing Julian Alvarez in the 53rd minute at Estadio Monumental.The 36-year-old Inter Miami forward instantly gave the Albiceleste more fluency in attack and he was twice denied by the woodwork in the last 20 minutes, Xinhua reports.”I felt good. I was able to add minutes which is important after such a long time off,”…

Lucknow, Oct 13 (IANS) South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma credited his opening partner Quinton de Kock’s 109 off 106 balls for taking them to a total above 300 on a tricky surface at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, which was enough to give the Proteas their second win of the competition.On Thursday, de Kock become the second South African player after AB de Villiers to score successive centuries in Men’s ODI World Cups. The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter now has the second-most number of ODI hundreds as an opener for South Africa with 19 centuries, leading the…

Lucknow, Oct 13 (IANS) After suffering a crushing 134-run defeat to South Africa in 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup, Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted everyone in the team is ‘hurting’ and vowed to find a way to regroup and ‘make amends’, as the five-time champions aim to overcome a poor start to the competition.”I think if we want to be challenging, you (have) got to try and find a way in all conditions, and that’s for the bowlers to try and take wickets and for the batters to try and score runs. Probably not much needs to be said (to…

Lucknow, Oct 13 (IANS) Marnus Labuschagne expressed that Australia is ready to embrace the challenge of needing to secure victory in six, if not all, of their remaining seven 2023 World Cup matches and believes there is still time for the five-time champions to regain their best form and qualify for the knockout stages.Australia’s troubles in the field continued as they let slip five catches, highlighting a concerning pattern of subpar fielding performances. All-rounder Marcus Stoinis missed an easy catch during South Africa’s innings. Skipper Pat Cummins also dropped a straightforward return catch off his own bowling. Mitchell Starc, Josh…

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Australia-based software firm Atlassian Corporation on Friday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the video messaging platform Loom for approximately $975 million.The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of Atlassian’s fiscal year 2024, subject to customary closing conditions and required regulatory approval.Founded in 2016, Loom helps users communicate through instantly shareable videos.According to the company, asynchronous (async) video has been at the forefront of this movement with Loom’s business users recording almost 5 million videos per month.“Async video is the next evolution of team collaboration, and teaming…

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Google has rolled out the ability to create images with its generative AI-powered Search Generative Experience (SGE), meaning users will now be able to create images right from a text prompt.It is a similar feature which Google’s competitor Microsoft offered in Bing Chat using OpenAI’s DALL-E model since March.Additionally, Google will now allow users to write drafts within SGE and customise the output by changing the length or tone of the writing.”As we continue to experiment with bringing generative AI capabilities into Search, we’re testing new ways to get more done as you’re searching –…

San Francisco, Oct 13 (IANS) ChatGPT developer OpenAI is reportedly going to make $1.3 billion in revenue this year, according to its CEO Sam Altman, amid reports that the AI company is witnessing a slow down in sales.Microsoft-backed AI company is apparently generating more than $100 million per month, up 30 per cent from earlier this year, reports The Information, citing sources.“OpenAI is generating revenue at a pace of $1.3 billion a year, CEO Sam Altman told staff this week,” the report mentioned.For 2022, the company’s revenue was just $28 million.“The revenue pace, largely from subscriptions to its conversational chatbot,…

Pune, Oct 13 (IANS) SAP Labs India on Friday announced the opening of its second Pune office which will accommodate 300 professionals and support hybrid work model.The inauguration of the new office, spanning over 30,000 square feet, in Pune marks a significant milestone for SAP Labs India and reflects the company’s continued dedication to fostering growth and innovation within India’s vibrant technology landscape.“SAP Labs India, Pune holds a pivotal position in our overarching growth strategy in the region, and our expanded presence in the city is a testament to continue fostering a workplace that truly empowers our people and focuses…

London, Oct 13 (IANS) Mental health problems and mental disorders are common in the working population and 15 per cent of adults of working age experience mental health disorders — with depression, anxiety and substance abuse being the most common, according to a significant paper on the workplace as a major determinant of health published in The Lancet.Workers with mental health disorders are at increased risk of sickness absence, unemployment, permanent exit from employment, and lower lifetime income, which, in turn, can exacerbate mental disorders.Mental disorders incur substantial costs for workers, employers and the whole of society. Carried by Ireland-based…

New York, Oct 13 (IANS) US President Joe Biden would lose to Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis and narrowly edge past his predecessor Donald Trump if the 2024 election were to be held now, according to a new poll.Biden took a one point lead over Trump (49 per cent to 48 percent), while lagging behind Haley by four points (49 per cent to 45 per cent) and DeSantis by two points in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup, the Fox News survey said. Released this week, the poll conducted between October 6-9, showed that the Indian-American former South Carolina…