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Reactions to the death of baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson

Reactions to the death of baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson: ___ “A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a truly humble soul. Rickey Henderson was the best ball player many know, but that is nothing in comparison to the brother he is to me.” — Former Athletics teammate …

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2 days, 7 hours ago

Vidya Malavade: My life is manifestation

Deccan Chronicle

Vidya Malavade, the talented actress, is riding high on the success of her Netflix web series Mismatched Season 3. “That’s why I think it’s just hit a chord with everyone who’s seen the show and has loved it and seen it multiple times and has absolutely fallen in love with all the characters that are there on the show.” Vidya’s …

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3 days, 5 hours ago

Cold or flu? Experts on how to tell the difference as Christmas 'flunami' sweeps the UK... and when you need to seek medical help

Daily Mail

Many of will be plagued with runny noses, coughs and sore throats this winter. Flu figures released this week by the UK Health Security Agency show cases and hospitalisations have continued to rise Colds Rhinoviruses are the most common cause of a cold, but these minor infection of the nose and throat can be due to one of more than …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Heeramandi to Shogun: Decoding global rise of Asian content

India Today

Asian content has taken the global stage by storm, reflecting a seismic shift in the entertainment industry's landscape. From historical dramas to action-packed epics, shows and films like Heeramandi, Shōgun, RRR, and Parasite have captured audiences' imaginations across continents. Bhansali’s signature opulent style, combined with a gripping narrative, has captivated audiences worldwide, cementing Heeramandi as a cultural phenomenon. Shogun The …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Opinion: Conflict in South Korea reopens the very wounds examined in this year’s Nobel laureate’s work

LA Times

When the Nobel committee recognized Han Kang in October for her body of work exploring “the fragility of human life,” it could not have known how relevant the theme would feel in South Korea just two months later. Han, the first Korean writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, has long been interested in the existence of the victims …

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Forum brings nations closer to mainland

China Daily

A pavilion showcases specialty foods, products and services from Macao and Portuguese-speaking countries during the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 7. "The function as a commercial and trade cooperation service platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries provides Macao with vast opportunities for diversified industrial development," said Sio. Hub for cultural exchanges Meanwhile, Macao's unique status as …

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Forum brings nations closer to mainland

China Daily

A pavilion showcases specialty foods, products and services from Macao and Portuguese-speaking countries during the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 7. "The function as a commercial and trade cooperation service platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries provides Macao with vast opportunities for diversified industrial development," said Sio. Hub for cultural exchanges Meanwhile, Macao's unique status as …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits

LA Times

Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in the coming days. The bill would repeal two provisions that limit Social Security benefits for certain recipients based on retirement payments they get from other sources — most often, but not exclusively, a public retirement program of a state …

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4 days, 4 hours ago

Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024 [Citations 1193 - 1304]

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Citations 2024 LiveLaw 1193 to 2024 LiveLaw 1304NOMINAL INDEXHARI OM SHARMA v. SAUMAN KUMAR CHATTERJEE & ANR 2024 LiveLaw 1193Jeewraj Singh Shekhawat vs. UOI & Ors 2024 LiveLaw 1194MATTHEW JOHNSON DARA v. HINDUSTAN URVARAK AND RASAYAN LTD 2024 LiveLaw 1195MOHD. SATYA PAL GUPTA 2024 LiveLaw 1304 Ban Imposed U/S 69 Of Partnership Act Has No Application To Arbitral Proceedings: Delhi …

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4 days, 9 hours ago

DWP benefits payments: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Many had hoped that the figure would sink back below the Bank of England’s …

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4 days, 10 hours ago

Red Lorry Film Festival 2024: Oscar hopefuls ‘Universal Language’, ‘Hollywoodgate’ in lineup

The Hindu

Red Lorry Film Festival has announced the lineup for its second edition. The Hyderabad chapter is being called Red Lorry Film Festival: Parallel Verse. Canadian absurdist comedy-drama Universal Language, recently shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards, is one of the marquee titles alongside Hollywoodgate, shortlisted in the Documentary Feature Film category. On the non-fiction front, 999: …

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4 days, 10 hours ago

A rounded history of Flat-Earthers: How mad theory popularised in the Victorian era has been parroted by celebrities including Freddie Flintoff

Daily Mail

When Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff, the great England cricket hero, gave credence to the belief that the Earth is flat, he was in good company. In the 20th century, what became the Flat Earth Society was led by tireless campaigner Samuel Shenton and then California-based Charles Johnson. In 2018, daredevil amateur 'Mad' Mike Hughes launched himself nearly 2,000 feet in the …

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4 days, 12 hours ago

Why does a first class stamp now cost £1.65 when they were 27p in 2000?

Daily Mail

The cost of stamps is now so high it is hitting Christmas card sales, shops report The cost of stamps is now so high it is hitting Christmas card sales, shops report The cost of stamps is now so high it is hitting Christmas card sales, shops report The cost of stamps is now so high it is hitting Christmas …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

HIV is spiking in new hot spots. Here's what's being done to control it

NPR

HIV is spiking in new hot spots. "We used to call hidden and growing, but now they are saying it's fast and furious," says Dr. Loyd Norella, who manages the HIV program at the Pilipinas Shell Foundation — the foundation arm of the energy and petroleum company Shell Philippines, part of Shell Global. In the Philippines: 'I didn't want that …

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5 days, 7 hours ago

Unmissable Stories to Hit Big Screens This Weekend

Deccan Chronicle

This week promises a selection of cinematic gems that cater to a wide range of tastes. From Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King to Tamil cinema’s powerful Viduthalai Part 2, high-tech thriller UI, Malayalam’s character-driven Marco, and the emotional family drama Vanvaas, the big screen has something for everyone. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the franchise or new to the …

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5 days, 7 hours ago

When might Wicked hit streaming services in the UK?

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy If you’ve already seen Wicked in the cinemas, then I’m almost certain you’re …

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5 days, 7 hours ago

Kalki 2898 AD Director Nag Ashwin Calls Kamal Haasan's Pushpak the Original Pan-India Film

Deccan Chronicle

At the Apoorva Singeetham retrospective film festival, Kalki 2898 AD director Nag Ashwin praised Kamal Haasan's dialogue less classic Pushpak, directed by the legendary Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, calling it the original "pan-India" film. Speaking about Pushpak, Nag Ashwin expressed his deep admiration for the film and the iconic collaboration between Kamal Haasan and Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Released in 1987, Pushpak …

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5 days, 8 hours ago

Aamir Khan Productions Reacts To Laapataa Ladies' Elimination From Oscars 2025 Race

ABP News

The producers of 'Laapataa Ladies'—Aamir Khan Productions, Jio Studios, and Kindling Productions—have shared their response to the film’s exit from the Oscars 2025 race. Aamir Khan Productions' statement In a heartfelt statement, Aamir Khan Productions said, “Laapataa Ladies did not make it to the Academy Awards shortlist this year, and we are of course disappointed, but equally we are immensely …

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5 days, 9 hours ago

Netizens Slam FFI As Laapataa Ladies Crashes Out Of Oscars Race, Say All We Imagine As Light Had Better Chance

ABP News

India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars, Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’, has failed to make it to the Academy’s shortlist. This announcement, made by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, sparked frustration among cinephiles and reignited criticism of the Film Federation of India’s selection process. The ones who are there now …

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5 days, 15 hours ago

‘Indian numbers are arguably the nearest thing the world has to a universal language’

The Hindu

The Silk Road, that network of trade routes connecting the East to the West and synonymous with the Chinese civilisation, is often thought of as the first truly global trade route in history because many believe that it played a pivotal role in the promulgation of various cultures, ideas, and, of course, goods like silk. No classical source According to …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

What "Universal Basic Guys" gets wrong about basic income – and why it matters

Salon

As an artist who brings complex stories to life through theater, I understand the power of storytelling to shape how we see the world — and what we believe is possible. Narratives can inspire hope, spark change or, as in the case of Fox’s new animated series "Universal Basic Guys" reduce transformative ideas to shallow stereotypes. Yet in its portrayal …

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5 days, 23 hours ago

The challenge of universal health coverage

The Hindu

The ongoing national conversation on what India needs to do for universal health coverage often misses the complexity of multiple health systems and the unique challenges they bring. Not the solution Government health expenditure in West Bengal, which was ₹1,346 per capita in 2019-20, is only about 61% of the estimated ₹2,205 required to offer UHC. The story is no …

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6 days, 11 hours ago

‘Wicked’ part two has been titled ‘Wicked: For Good’, film to release in November 2025

The Hindu

The second part of musical fantasy movie Wickedhas been titled Wicked: For Good, Hollywood studio Universal Pictures has announced. Wicked: For Good, only in theaters November 21, 2025.💚🩷 pic.twitter.com/vBhTwNTVNa — Wicked Movie December 16, 2024 Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the lead roles, Wicked is an adaptation of the hit Broadway musical of the same name, which was …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Upendra's metaphorical take on Ramayana: Rama is soul and Ravana is thoughts

India Today

Kannada film UI actor-director Upendra, in an exclusive chat with India Today Digital, delved into his metaphorical interpretation of epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Rama represents the soul, Sita our thinking, golden deer our desire and Ravana, our thoughts - making it eternally relevant.” Upendra’s highly-awaited film, UI, is set to hit theatres on December 20. The film features …

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Reactions to the death of baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson

Vidya Malavade: My life is manifestation

Cold or flu? Experts on how to tell the difference as Christmas 'flunami' sweeps the UK... and when you need to seek medical help

Heeramandi to Shogun: Decoding global rise of Asian content

Opinion: Conflict in South Korea reopens the very wounds examined in this year’s Nobel laureate’s work

Forum brings nations closer to mainland

Forum brings nations closer to mainland

Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits

Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024 [Citations 1193 - 1304]

DWP benefits payments: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions

Red Lorry Film Festival 2024: Oscar hopefuls ‘Universal Language’, ‘Hollywoodgate’ in lineup

A rounded history of Flat-Earthers: How mad theory popularised in the Victorian era has been parroted by celebrities including Freddie Flintoff

Why does a first class stamp now cost £1.65 when they were 27p in 2000?

HIV is spiking in new hot spots. Here's what's being done to control it

Unmissable Stories to Hit Big Screens This Weekend

When might Wicked hit streaming services in the UK?

Kalki 2898 AD Director Nag Ashwin Calls Kamal Haasan's Pushpak the Original Pan-India Film

Aamir Khan Productions Reacts To Laapataa Ladies' Elimination From Oscars 2025 Race

Netizens Slam FFI As Laapataa Ladies Crashes Out Of Oscars Race, Say All We Imagine As Light Had Better Chance

‘Indian numbers are arguably the nearest thing the world has to a universal language’

What "Universal Basic Guys" gets wrong about basic income – and why it matters

The challenge of universal health coverage

‘Wicked’ part two has been titled ‘Wicked: For Good’, film to release in November 2025

Upendra's metaphorical take on Ramayana: Rama is soul and Ravana is thoughts