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NYT Strands puzzle for March 8, 2025 (Saturday), Game #370, brings another exciting challenge for word game lovers. This latest addition to The New York Times puzzle collection continues to engage players with a daily themed word search. Today’s theme, «Two Thumbs Up,» hints at something related to cinema, and solving the puzzle requires identifying words connected to this topic. If you’re looking for hints, answers, and today’s NYT Strands spangram, we’ve got you covered.

Tata Punch EV has scored a full five-star rating in the BNCAP crash test., making it one of the most accessible EVs to get a top safety rating. The EV was crash-tested in June 2024 and scored 31.46 points out of 32 for adult occupant protection (AOP) and 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection (COP). The Tata Punch EV gets a host of safety features, including six airbags, hill climb assist, and a 360-degree camera, among others.Tata Nexon EVThe Tata Nexon EV is one of the best-selling electric cars in India and was one of the first EVs to be crash-tested by Bharat NCAP in early 2024.

Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan sharing a warm moment at an event went viral. The ‘Jab We Met’ co-stars were both guests at the IIFA 2025 award ceremony. A widely circulated video on social media captures the heartfelt moment when Kareena and Shahid embraced during the press conference. After greeting Shahid, Kareena proceeded to hug Karan Johar, who was also present. The duo briefly interacted, while other celebrities, including Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, and Karan Johar, joined them on stage. The unexpected sight of the ex-couple together sent fans into a frenzy, sparking waves of excitement online. Social media was soon flooded with reactions to the viral video. One user pointed out, «The awkwardness on Shahid’s face is so obvious,» while another expressed disbelief, exclaiming, «Whaaaaat!» A third fan commented, «I can’t believe my eyes!» while another enthusiastically wrote, «Jab We Met Again!» Several fans demanded a sequel to the beloved 2007 blockbuster, which also happened to be the pair's last film as co-stars.

First Innings null Score - 177/5 in 20.0 overs null batting performance Meg Lanning 92(57)Shafali Verma 40(27)Meghna Singh 4-35-3Deandra Dottin 4-37-2Second Innings null Score - 178/5 in 19.3 overs null batting performance Harleen Deol 70(49)Beth Mooney 44(35)Shikha Pandey 4-31-2Jess Jonassen 3.3-38-2 Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals Live Score: Harleen Deol wins the Player of the Match award. She says she is pleased to help the team win. Tells the ball wasn't coming nicely onto the bat, so she was just trying to bat deep.

Four of the six chief execs at Canada’s biggest banks received more compensation in 2024 as they were rewarded for meeting financial targets in a year marked by uncertainties linked to the United States elections and rising provisions for credit losses, but the heads of Toronto-Dominion Bank and Bank of Montreal saw their pay packages decline.

Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath, who was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024, struck a cautionary note on social media, hinting that his accolade might be a delayed indicator of a market peak. «This is what the top of the bull market looks like with a lag . A broker winning the @EY_India entrepreneur of the year 2024,» Kamath posted on X, formerly Twitter, on March 6. He added a cinematic touch to his reflection, referencing the melancholic Bollywood song Zindagi Kaisi Yeh Paheli from the 1974 film Anand, a song that contemplates the unpredictable nature of life, which played in the background as he received the award, adding a reflective, almost ironic undertone to the moment.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In recent years, the government’s policy on disinvestment has been cloudy. While it has in the past endorsed the mantra that ‘the government has no business being in business,’ its actions would suggest otherwise.

NBC Nightly News will now receive an all-new anchor in the form of Tom Llamas, who will be taking over as anchor and managing editor after Lester Hol will be stepping down this summer, as per a recent announcement by NBC Network.

Demi Moore’s reaction to losing the Best Actress Award to Anora star Mikey Madison went viral on Sunday, with many reports claiming that she is «heartbroken» and her major Oscars 2025 loss is a «huge disappointment.» Despite rumors about Moore's response to the loss, the two actresses showed mutual respect and admiration by exchanging kind words. Mikey Madison shared a heartwarming moment with fellow nominee Demi Moore following her first Oscar win for Anora.

Toronto Dominion Bank reduced its top executives’ pay last year, but also approved a conditional award of US$2 million to its U.S. banking head as the lender looks to fix its anti-money laundering (AML) program after being sanctioned last year.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. During his Oscar acceptance speech for Anora’s screenplay on Sunday night, Sean Baker said, “I want to thank the sex worker community. They have shared their stories.

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), a key financial institution under the Ministry of Railways, becomes India's third-largest government NBFC. Earlier this week IRFC has been awarded the prestigious Navratna status by the Government of India. IRFC has played a key role in funding nearly 80 per cent of Indian Railways' rolling stock and was the first CPSE to issue a 30-year tenor bond in overseas markets.

Here are this year’s winners who exemplify extraordinary leadership, innovation, and contribution: Reformer of the Year: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Electronics & Information Technology and Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw, a Wharton Business School alumnus and former IAS officer, has driven India's transformation into a manufacturing hub. Under his leadership, Indian Railways is undergoing a historic modernization push with significant capital expenditure. From encouraging local production of mobile phones and IT hardware to upgrading rolling stock for railways, his vision creates a conducive environment for public and private investment. Business Leader of the Year: Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group Under Kumar Mangalam Birla's visionary leadership, the Aditya Birla Group has reached remarkable milestones, surpassing $100 billion in market capitalisation. The group expanded its footprint across cement, paints, and branded jewellery while strengthening its core sectors. Known for his focus on scale and innovation, Birla’s legacy as a transformative business leader continues to thrive.

OpenAI on Tuesday said it is supporting a new consortium, NextGenAI, aimed at advancing AI-assisted research at top universities. Sharing the company’s blog post, OpenAI chief Sam Altman said on X, “excited for this—advancing research and education with AI.”

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Jimmy Kimmel has been a popular choice to host the Academy Awards, one of the most significant awards shows in the Hollywood and entertainment world. But he chose to skip the Oscars 2025. While the audience might have missed Kimmel’s verbal punches and jokes on Sunday night, the anchor presented his own version of the Oscars’ summary at his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live. Los Angeles not only witnessed the Academy Awards on March 2, but also experienced an earthquake. Kimmel summed up the situation with his light take, noting that no one was hurt on due to earthquake as the heavy doses of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Botox has ensured that no body parts get jiggled up for the attendees of the Oscars.

Chappell Roan, with assistance from famous figure Elton John, turned West Hollywood Park into the "Pink Pony Club" for an energetic and exciting performance. This happened during the 33rd annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party, an event where people gathered to watch the Oscars and raise awareness for the charity. John just arrived from the Oscars and introduced Roan from his table in the centre of the ballroom. Following an introduction and thank you from Elton John himself, Roan, also known as “Midwest Princess”, kicked off her hour-long set with the rousing “Femininomenon”, followed by “Naked in Manhattan”.

Adrien Brody's Best Actor acceptance speech during the Oscars 2025 on Sunday now stands as the longest in the history of Academy Awards, according to the Guinness World Records. Brody was nominated in the prestigious category along with Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown, Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice, Colman Domingo for Sing Sing and Ralph Fiennes for Conclave. The 51-year-old bagged the honour for his portrayal of Hungarian-Jewish architect László Tóth in The Brutalist.

Kieran Culkin won the best supporting actor at the 97th Oscar on March 2 for his performance in A Real Pain. Culkin, 42, plays the role of a free-spirited person called Benji in Jesse Eisenberg’s comedy drama. Kieran Culkin finished his Oscar acceptance speech by giving a special mention to his wife, Jazz Charton, and sharing a deeply personal story.

Supreme Court on Monday said its verdict on the DMRC-DAMEPL dispute of last year needs to be followed in letter and spirit or it will be bound to take coercive measures against the concerned officials of the private firm and Axis Bank. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh told Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited (DAMEPL) and Axis Bank, «What is the need to play hide and seek? When there is judgement, you need to comply with it in letter and spirit.» Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the Axis Bank, said it was not party to the dispute for six years and now suddenly he is receiving a contempt notice for payment. The bank was only operating the escrow account in the dispute, he said.