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India's architecture fans guard Mumbai's Art Deco past

Mumbai: A towering cinema with a roofline like an ocean liner stands out in India's financial capital Mumbai, part of a remarkable Art Deco architectural heritage that campaigners say needs protection. A sweep of some Art Deco buildings -- including offices, colleges and residential complexes -- was listed on UNESCO's World Heritage list in 2018, alongside the city's Victorian Gothic …

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Family of woman murdered by double killer she befriended after he was released from jail say the horror of his betrayal 'never goes away from us'

Daily Mail

Relatives of kindly horsewoman Wendy Buckney told of their struggle to comprehend how she could have been brutally murdered by a man to whom she had shown only kindness. Ann Buckney, 71, told of the impact Whitelock's horrific crime had on their family, saying: 'What he has done has put us in prison mentally and we will never escape this. …

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How The Holiday's 'boob graze scene' between Jack Black and Kate Winslet was inspired by a real life awkward moment on set

Daily Mail

The Holiday has cemented itself as a festive classic that Brits still sit down to watch every Christmas, almost two decades after it hit screens. Director and writer Nancy Meyers revealed that the slightly odd scene where Miles apologises to Iris for 'grazing her boob' as he reaches across in a sushi bar came after an awkward moment between Nancy …

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Superman director says ‘battered’ hero in new film represents the US

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The first trailer for the new Superman movie features a surprisingly …

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4 days, 11 hours ago

McLaren’s triumph, Hamilton’s farewell, and a thrilling finish: The 2024 F1 season comes to an epic close

The Hindu

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was more than just another season-finale race. Mega win for McLaren Taking the chequered flag for the fourth and final time this year was Lando Norris, who executed McLaren’s mission to reclaim the Constructors’ Championship after 26 years with a near-perfect race. Ahead of him was Sainz, who couldn’t keep up with the more competitive …

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Designer sparks fierce backlash after unveiling 'unhinged' Christmas tree: 'It's atrocious'

Daily Mail

Many social media users did not hold back and claimed the tree was 'atrocious' People were quick to brand the decorating guru as 'unhinged' The unusual tree created by an interior designer was shared in a Reddit thread A Christmas tree decorated by an 'unhinged designer' has been slammed online for its odd color scheme and 'creepy' ornaments. The tree …

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5 days, 19 hours ago

R Ashwin retires: Nothing but respect for him, says Australia's Nathan Lyon

India Today

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon paid a rich tribute to R Ashwin after the Indian spin maestro announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on Wednesday. Lyon said he had "nothing but respect" for Ashwin and hailed his skillset as "incredible." But to have those conversations with a bowler like Ashwin is amazing," Lyon said while speaking to Fox …

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5 days, 19 hours ago

Why Amit Shah visited a security camp in Maoist epicentre of Chhattisgarh

India Today

Bastar in Chhattisgarh has witnessed the most concerted security offensive against Left Wing Extremism this year, with 214 Maoists killed in encounters, the highest in the state’s 24-year-long history. Amid the ongoing push by security forces, Union home minister Amit Shah, on December 16, visited a forward camp of central paramilitary forces at Gundam in Usur block, some 70 km …

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5 days, 19 hours ago

Why new Santa Margarita football coach Carson Palmer returned to his alma mater

LA Times

Carson Palmer is coming home, and he’s bringing a team of elite football minds with him. “I’ve got a PhD in football,” said Palmer, 44, who retired in early 2018 after 15 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, Oakland Raiders and Arizona Cardinals. “Nowadays, the culture is so different,” said Chow, Palmer’s offensive coordinator at USC. “I want to hire people …

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5 days, 19 hours ago

An L.A. mom makes bold pottery at home that’s ‘Midcentury Modern meets ’70s surf wear’

LA Times

Like most working moms, Los Angeles ceramist Emily Haynes has mastered the art of multitasking. “I’m a fast thrower, but the painting takes a long time.” For Haynes, who took her first wheel-throwing class at Choplet Ceramics Studio in New York when she was 25, ceramics “hit all of the buttons in terms of hands-on creation and glazing.” “I loved …

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5 days, 19 hours ago

"Nothing nefarious": Biden gives first statement on New Jersey drone panic

Salon

Joe Biden says East Coast residents seeing odd aircraft in the sky have nothing to worry about. In an early morning chat with reporters on Wednesday, the president said that there was "nothing nefarious" behind the rash of reported drone sightings. Related Drone paranoia fueled by conspiracy theories and a lack of answers On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security, …

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6 days, 12 hours ago

Why the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is ideal for a holiday

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A two-night stay costs from £349 for two, including breakfast and £50 dinner voucher; gannetstives.co.uk The Samling, Cumbria open image …

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'What's so funny?': Atlee's dignified response to Kapil Sharma's odd question about his appearance has won over fans

Hindustan Times

Atlee is currently inching closer to the release of his much-hyped production venture, Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan in the lead. Officially an adaptation of Thalapathy Vijay's Theri, directed by Atlee himself, there's a lot riding on the project considering it is the director's first Bollywood release post the record-smashing Jawan, one half of Shah Rukh Khan's two-part silver screen …

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MSNBC Host Explains Exactly Why Trump Is Stacking Second Term With ‘Political Losers’

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin on Sunday said a “striking pattern” is emerging among Donald Trump’s picks for roles in the president-elect’s upcoming second term. “We’re seeing a whole lot of political losers, people defeated in elections in just about every way imaginable,” Mohyeldin noted. “It might seem odd for Trump to choose so many political losers,” said Mohyeldin. …

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Apple seeds of discord: Farmers must not be trapped in a trade war

Live Mint

Apple production supports about 900,000 households in India. India’s trade skirmishes with the US, in particular, demonstrates how apple growers are made to bear the burden of policy instability. Apple farmers in India have been demanding a 100% import tariff and higher budgetary allocation under the Market Intervention Scheme to assure them some price stability in the face of extreme …

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Victor Olofsson (2 goals) leads Knights past Wild

Hindustan Times

Victor Olofsson scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, to lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday evening in Saint Paul, Minn. HT Image Shea Theodore notched a goal and an assist for Vegas, which bounced back from a loss in Edmonton one day earlier. Kirill Kaprizov scored twice …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Pete Hegseth: What does Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon believe?

CNN

CNN — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be secretary of defense, has an unconventional resume for the position, which in recent years has been held by retired four-star generals such as Jim Mattis and Lloyd Austin and by major Washington players like Leon Panetta and Robert Gates, both of whom had served as CIA directors. Hegseth spends a …

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Pete Hegseth: What does Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon believe?

CNN

CNN — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be secretary of defense, has an unconventional resume for the position, which in recent years has been held by retired four-star generals such as Jim Mattis and Lloyd Austin and by major Washington players like Leon Panetta and Robert Gates, both of whom had served as CIA directors. Hegseth spends a …

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1 week, 2 days ago

This tale starts with Agatha Christie vibes, but slips ever closer to Poe

LA Times

Book Review Havoc By Christopher Bollen Harper: 256 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Rarely has there been a less reliable narrator in fiction than Maggie Burkhardt, the 81-year-old protagonist of Christopher Bollen’s profoundly unsettling “Havoc.” Past Bollen novels have recalled such darkly …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Friday the 13th: The Salem witch trials continue to live in infamy even today, so should its bone-chilling lore

Hindustan Times

You don't really need to be a fan of horror films to know of the Salem witch trials. Friday the 13th: The bone-chilling lore leading up to the infamous Salem witch trials over 300 years ago But what exactly happened which wrecked the already veil-thin peace of the rural American community, just 66 odd years after its settlement? It took …

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Odd-ball (literally) gadgets to gift for Christmas

Live Mint

Smartphones, smart watches, and audio products are possibly the first things that come to your mind when you think about gifting a gadget. We compiled a cool list for you: Odd ball Oddball gamifies Dj-ing Odd ball is a fun exploratory gadget that could delight both kids and adults. But if you don’t like to use apps, Plaud is a …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Olive Garden diner finds serial number printed on her breadsticks — and gets paid for the snafu

The Independent

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Kemi Badenoch’s war on sandwiches makes her look even more out of touch

The Independent

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Letters to the Editor: I live in Venice. Put more homeless housing in my neighborhood

LA Times

Protesters in Venice on July 13 call on L.A. city leaders to help homeless people who they say are being banished from the Westside. To the editor: One of the main reasons I voted for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was that she seemed totally committed to ending the homelessness crisis in our city. I find it odd and disappointing …

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India's architecture fans guard Mumbai's Art Deco past

Family of woman murdered by double killer she befriended after he was released from jail say the horror of his betrayal 'never goes away from us'

How The Holiday's 'boob graze scene' between Jack Black and Kate Winslet was inspired by a real life awkward moment on set

Superman director says ‘battered’ hero in new film represents the US

McLaren’s triumph, Hamilton’s farewell, and a thrilling finish: The 2024 F1 season comes to an epic close

Designer sparks fierce backlash after unveiling 'unhinged' Christmas tree: 'It's atrocious'

R Ashwin retires: Nothing but respect for him, says Australia's Nathan Lyon

Why Amit Shah visited a security camp in Maoist epicentre of Chhattisgarh

Why new Santa Margarita football coach Carson Palmer returned to his alma mater

An L.A. mom makes bold pottery at home that’s ‘Midcentury Modern meets ’70s surf wear’

"Nothing nefarious": Biden gives first statement on New Jersey drone panic

Why the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is ideal for a holiday

'What's so funny?': Atlee's dignified response to Kapil Sharma's odd question about his appearance has won over fans

MSNBC Host Explains Exactly Why Trump Is Stacking Second Term With ‘Political Losers’

Apple seeds of discord: Farmers must not be trapped in a trade war

Victor Olofsson (2 goals) leads Knights past Wild

Pete Hegseth: What does Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon believe?

Pete Hegseth: What does Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon believe?

This tale starts with Agatha Christie vibes, but slips ever closer to Poe

Friday the 13th: The Salem witch trials continue to live in infamy even today, so should its bone-chilling lore

Odd-ball (literally) gadgets to gift for Christmas

Olive Garden diner finds serial number printed on her breadsticks — and gets paid for the snafu

Kemi Badenoch’s war on sandwiches makes her look even more out of touch

Letters to the Editor: I live in Venice. Put more homeless housing in my neighborhood