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World's First Spinal Cord Transplant Performed in Russia

A joint Chinese-Russian medical team performed the world's first spinal cord transplant on a paralysed patient in Moscow. The 12-hour surgery replaced a damaged spinal cord section with tissue from a brain-dead donor using microsurgery and polyethylene glycol to fuse cell membranes. The patient had been paralysed for three years. The operation took place at the Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine.

NDTV World··Moscow

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BusinessPhoto: Mint Companies

ASML CEO Links Executive Pay to Employee Happiness After Shake-Up

ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet has introduced a policy tying executive compensation to employee happiness following a major corporate shake-up. The company will use staff feedback from its annual survey, which showed a drop in employee engagement from 78% to 73.5%, to influence bonuses and long-term rewards for top executives. Fouquet emphasized improving workplace culture as a priority after a challenging year.

Mint Companies·

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SportsPhoto: TOI Sports

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Open as India Aim 2-0 Lead vs New Zealand

In the 2nd T20I against New Zealand, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to open the innings for India alongside Abhishek Sharma. Ishan Kishan is out due to injury, replaced by Kumar Kushagra. Sanju Samson may bat at number three, and Tilak Varma is expected to return to number five. Captain Shreyas Iyer emphasized the need for bowlers to improve their lengths after the first match win in Christchurch.

TOI Sports··Christchurch

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EntertainmentPhoto: Hindu Entertainment

Star Wars Galactic Racer Combines Roguelike Racing and Chaos

Star Wars Galactic Racer features roguelike racing mechanics combined with high-risk nitro boosts called RamJet, delivering chaotic, high-speed gameplay. Developed by Fuse Games, which includes former Burnout developers, the game fuses the intense pod racing from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace with aggressive vehicular destruction reminiscent of the Burnout series, offering a unique arcade-style racing experience.

Hindu Entertainment·

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Miya George Shares Photo with Mammootty Ahead of 'Padayaatra'

Miya George shared a photo with legendary actor Mammootty in a dubbing studio, exciting fans who praised his youthful appearance and fitness. Their upcoming film 'Padayaatra', directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, will release in December 2026, marking their reunion after 32 years. Mammootty recently appeared in 'Patriot', which received mixed fan reactions.

TOI Entertainment·

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SciencePhoto: Hindu World

Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Hits Off Vanuatu Coast

A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on October 23, 2026, at around 1:30 p.m. The quake was centered 197 kilometers west-northwest of Port-Orly at a depth of 10 km. Several aftershocks, including a magnitude 6.3, were recorded. A tsunami warning was issued but later canceled. No immediate damage reports have emerged.

Hindu World·

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