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2 days, 19 hours ago

There aren’t a lot of firsts at Notre Dame. This was one of them

— Thirteen hours before the first college football game of its kind, with snow lacquering everything and bitter cold keeping it there, the cars and trucks lined Angela Boulevard. “Not many times in life you’re the first to do something.” In the previous 94 years and two months, ever since Knute Rockne had the sod from old Cartier Field removed …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Varun Dhawan regrets missing daughter's firsts, calls wife Natasha a superhero

India Today

Actor Varun Dhawan, who welcomed his daughter earlier this year, is all set to play a father onscreen in the upcoming thriller Baby John. Ahead of the film's release, Varun opened up about embracing fatherhood and shared how his wife Natasha Dalal is "scarier" than him when it comes to their daughter, Lara. On his career front, Varun, who was …

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1 week, 3 days ago

D Gukesh wins World Chess Championship at 18: What his idol Viswanathan Anand had achieved at the same age

Hindustan Times

"The era of "Vishy's children" is truly upon us!" is what Russian chess great Garry Kasparov said in his long tribute to Gukesh Dommaraju after the 18-year-old broke surpassed him as the youngest ever to win the World Chess Championship. Gukesh said that he first dreamt of winning the World Championship when he saw Anand;s hold on the title being …

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1 week, 3 days ago

RK Film Festival begins today: From Awara to Bobby, 7 Raj Kapoor films you can see in theatres now

Hindustan Times

Iconic actor-director Raj Kapoor's films return to Indian screens this weekend as part of the RK Film Festival. Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary is being celebrated through the RK Film Festival. Written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, Awaara also starred Nargis as the female lead and Raj Kapoor's legendary father, Prithviraj Kapoor, in a supporting role. Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Happy Birthday Manish Malhotra: 5 firsts that cemented the couture king as fashion royalty; take a look

Hindustan Times

Manish Malhotra's legacy is one that encompasses the nation's adoration so on his 57th birthday today, it only seems right to take a stroll down his inimitable career of more than three decades. Manish Malhotra with Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh First-ever glitter chiffon saree was an MM original While chiffon sarees have long been a symbol of timeless Indian …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

IPL 2025 mega auction: 5 oldest and youngest players to go under hammer in Saudi Arabia - Check list

Live Mint

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction is around the corner, which will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on November 24 and 25. Legendary James Anderson has entered the auction at 42 years and 117 days, thus making him the oldest among the 577 final list of names. Bihar's 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the youngest of the lot in …

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1 month ago

Sri Lanka NPP Cabinet 2024: Dissanayake Forms Smallest Ministry Team in Decades

The Hindu

Published : Nov 18, 2024 19:10 IST - 5 MINS READ The new 22-member Sri Lankan Cabinet of the Janatha Vimukti Peramuna -led National People’s Power coalition was sworn in on November 18 following its victory in the parliamentary election. “The new Sri Lankan parliament has many firsts: for the first time, about 20 women have been elected on the …

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1 month ago

Raipur Diary | New state industrial policy launched

New Indian Express

Chhattisgarh has introduced a new Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, featuring many firsts and innovative-driven proposals aimed at driving economic growth, generating employment and fostering sustainable industrial development. There are specific exemptions earmarked for women entrepreneurs, surrendered Maoists, members of the third gender, Agniveer soldiers and entrepreneurs from SC/ST, offering them pathways to public and private sector employment. PHDCCI gets new …

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1 month ago

Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Yankees pitcher Luis Gil win rookie of the year awards

LA Times

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers against the New York Yankees on Sept. 28. Hard-throwing Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes capped a remarkable season by winning the National League rookie of the year award on Monday, while Luis Gil of the New York Yankees edged Baltimore’s Colton Cowser to take the AL honor. It’s the first time the rookie awards …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

iPhone SE 4 launching soon: OLED display to Apple Intelligence; top 5 upgrades to expect

Live Mint

With all of Apple's major launches for the year done, the Cupertino-based tech giant is now reportedly gearing up to provide a much-needed revamp to the iPhone SE series. The latest generation, dubbed iPhone SE 4, is said to make its way in early 2025 and could be the cheapest device to support Apple Intelligence. iPhone SE 4 leaks: 1) …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris did not win the race to White House. But she has many other firsts under her belt

Firstpost

Kamala Harris failed to defeat Donald Trump in the White House bid. Kamala Harris’ many firsts Harris is the first woman Vice President of the US, along with being the first black woman and South Asian American to occupy the post. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala speaks as she and US President Joe Biden deliver remarks on gun violence …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump - the 47th US President? List of historic firsts for the Republican nominee

Live Mint

Republican nominee, Donald Trump has claimed victory in the US Presdiential race against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris on November 5. “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” Trump told a jubilant crowd at the Palm Beach County Convention Center early Wednesday morning, Indian time. Many US media outlets have called the race projecting Trump as 47th President of …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Louisville Takes Down No. 11 Clemson in Thriller, Snapping 0-8 Career Mark in Process

Associated Press

Louisville secured their first win over No. 11 Clemson 33-21 on Saturday night, snapping an 0-8 career mark against the Tigers. Isaac Brown ran for 151 yards and a touchdown, while Tyler Shough somersaulted into the end zone for a second touchdown. Louisville's defense held strong against Clemson's offense, forcing three turnovers and recovering both onside kicks. The Cardinals' performance …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Surbhi Chandna and Karan Sharma: First Diwali as a Married Couple

Hindustan Times

Surbhi Chandna and Karan Sharma celebrate their first Diwali post-marriage. The couple, who has been dating for 14 years, will participate in the Lakshmi Puja together for the first time as a married couple. They plan to host a Diwali party for their close friends, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. The article highlights the special moments they have …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Surbhi Chandna and Karan Sharma on First Diwali After Marriage: Excited to Learn All the Rituals

Hindustan Times

Surbhi Chandna and Karan Sharma celebrate their first Diwali post-marriage. The couple, who has been dating for 14 years, will participate in the Lakshmi Puja together for the first time as a married couple. They plan to host a Diwali party for their close friends, with Surbhi and Karan experimenting in the kitchen with some new recipes.

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2 months ago

Trump has notched a list of once-unthinkable ‘firsts.’ Will they prevent him from winning?

LA Times

Donald Trump is escorted to a New York courtroom in April. “And it’s worse than you think.” “Trump right now is doing what he needs to do to be successful, and that’s making it an issues referendum on the last four years of Biden-Harris,” Strimple said. It took three hours before Trump said in a Rose Garden video that his …

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Snapdragon 8 Elite: Unleash the Power of AI and Beyond

Firstpost

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite is a powerful mobile chip that challenges Apple's A18 Pro. The chip features advanced AI capabilities, improved performance, and enhanced connectivity. It offers a 45% increase in performance and energy efficiency thanks to the new Hexagon NPU. The Snapdragon 8 Elite also supports large language models, enabling AI-powered apps to process voice commands, generate text, and …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Leading Chinese Manufacturers Join Global Lighthouse Network, Boosting Manufacturing Capabilities

China Daily

Three manufacturers in Qingdao, Shandong province, have been selected as new members of the Global Lighthouse Network by the World Economic Forum, showcasing the growing manufacturing capabilities of the coastal city and reflecting the pursuit of cutting-edge technologies and sustainable development by Chinese industries.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Caring for health, beyond boundaries

China Daily

Yu Yongliang, 57, chief physician at the Xi'an Central Hospital in Shaanxi, spent a total of eight years attending medical aid missions in Sudan. For Yu Yongliang, chief physician at Xi'an Central Hospital in Shaanxi province, Sudan is his second home with a total of eight years' stay in the country in the course of five medical assistance missions. Over …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Caring for health, beyond boundaries

China Daily

Yu Yongliang, 57, chief physician at the Xi'an Central Hospital in Shaanxi, spent a total of eight years attending medical aid missions in Sudan. For Yu Yongliang, chief physician at Xi'an Central Hospital in Shaanxi province, Sudan is his second home with a total of eight years' stay in the country in the course of five medical assistance missions. Over …

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3 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX Polaris Dawn: Why the world’s first civilian spacewalk is finally making private space travel useful

The Independent

Just before dawn on Tuesday morning, four private citizens sat atop an 80-metre rocket and lifted off on a mission that will take them further than any human has travelled in more than 50 years. Kitted in brand new spacesuits, the Polaris Dawn crew will head out to the Van Allen belts over 1,000km above the Earth, exposing themselves to …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Rakul Preet Singh on celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with Jackky Bhagnani after wedding: Firsts are always special

Hindustan Times

Actor Rakul Preet Singh recently brought Bappa home this Ganesh Chaturthi. I am just observing how the puja and aarti are done,” Singh says, adding, “We opted for an eco-friendly Bappa and performed the visarjan on Monday.” Rakul Preet Singh with husband Jackky Bhagnani. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Recalling how she felt seeing the city soak in the …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

EE launches its first standalone 5G network across 15 UK cities

The Independent

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4 months ago

Kamala Harris acceptance speech: The candidate was able to be herself, not a first.

Slate

In the end, it was just like watching her ride a bike. Watching Vice President Kamala Harris deliver her acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination for president in Chicago Thursday night, eschewing the white pantsuit and the talk of glass ceilings and the announcements of firsts, she was able to simply say the powerful words that mattered. And the fact …

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There aren’t a lot of firsts at Notre Dame. This was one of them

Varun Dhawan regrets missing daughter's firsts, calls wife Natasha a superhero

D Gukesh wins World Chess Championship at 18: What his idol Viswanathan Anand had achieved at the same age

RK Film Festival begins today: From Awara to Bobby, 7 Raj Kapoor films you can see in theatres now

Happy Birthday Manish Malhotra: 5 firsts that cemented the couture king as fashion royalty; take a look

IPL 2025 mega auction: 5 oldest and youngest players to go under hammer in Saudi Arabia - Check list

Sri Lanka NPP Cabinet 2024: Dissanayake Forms Smallest Ministry Team in Decades

Raipur Diary | New state industrial policy launched

Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Yankees pitcher Luis Gil win rookie of the year awards

iPhone SE 4 launching soon: OLED display to Apple Intelligence; top 5 upgrades to expect

Kamala Harris did not win the race to White House. But she has many other firsts under her belt

Donald Trump - the 47th US President? List of historic firsts for the Republican nominee

Louisville Takes Down No. 11 Clemson in Thriller, Snapping 0-8 Career Mark in Process

Surbhi Chandna and Karan Sharma: First Diwali as a Married Couple

Surbhi Chandna and Karan Sharma on First Diwali After Marriage: Excited to Learn All the Rituals

Trump has notched a list of once-unthinkable ‘firsts.’ Will they prevent him from winning?

Snapdragon 8 Elite: Unleash the Power of AI and Beyond

Leading Chinese Manufacturers Join Global Lighthouse Network, Boosting Manufacturing Capabilities

Caring for health, beyond boundaries

Caring for health, beyond boundaries

SpaceX Polaris Dawn: Why the world’s first civilian spacewalk is finally making private space travel useful

Rakul Preet Singh on celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with Jackky Bhagnani after wedding: Firsts are always special

EE launches its first standalone 5G network across 15 UK cities

Kamala Harris acceptance speech: The candidate was able to be herself, not a first.