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‘India will always be third-world country if...’: Sushant Sareen slams 18% tax on caramel popcorn

The government’s decision to clarify the Goods and Services Tax rates on caramel popcorn has sparked widespread criticism, with security analyst Sushant Sareen and others accusing policymakers of imposing unnecessary complexities. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explained that products with added sugar are categorized differently for taxation, saying, "When you talk outside, it looks silly.but states say that we treat products …

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One suffers 100% burns, 3 others hurt in fire at illegal firecracker factory in Delhi’s Burari

Hindustan Times

New Delhi The entire facility on the ground floor was gutted in the incident. One person suffered 100% burns and three others suffered varying degrees of injuries in an explosion at an illegal firecracker factory being run in a residential building in north Burari on Sunday, police said. Fire officials said that Singh suffered 100% burn injuries and was referred …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

INLD president and former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala dies in Gurgaon

New Indian Express

CHANDIGARH: Om Prakash Chautala, the 89-year-old former five-time Chief Minister of Haryana and president of the Indian National Lok Dal, passed away today in Gurugram. Chautala served as Haryana’s Chief Minister for five terms: from 2 December 1989 to 22 May 1990, from 1 July 1990 to 17 July 1990, from 22 March 1991 to 6 April 1991, and from …

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5 days, 4 hours ago

SWTD’s green energy transition gains momentum

The Hindu

The State Water Transport department will introduce more solar-powered vessels with varying passenger capacities as part of its plan to transition 50% of its passenger boat fleet to green energy. “Our plan is to launch two boats by mid-January after obtaining registration from the Ports department and securing Indian Register of Shipping certification,” says Shaji V. Nair, Director, SWTD. “We …

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5 days, 19 hours ago

Mother played cooking game on her phone while her baby boy drowned in bath

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Teesside Crown Court heard Charlie was found unresponsive in …

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6 days, 7 hours ago

An essential Christmas dinner item is under threat from global warming

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dr Meacham-Hensold, of the Realising Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency project led by the UIUC, said the work aimed to meet …

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6 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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1 week ago

HistoriCity: A note on the tabla, maestro Zakir Hussain’s choice of instrument

Hindustan Times

Hindustani classical music is unthinkable without the tabla and its varying tempo of beats. In the devotional music of all three major religions as well as Sufi and Bhakti sects, the tabla is what often enables transcendence, its beats grounding the devotee in prayer and ‘dhyan’. Since then, the tabla has reigned supreme and has steadily risen in social prestige, …

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A tiny organism is mysteriously repairing its DNA to defy death in Chernobyl

India Today

Microscopic nematodes living in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have demonstrated remarkable resilience to radiation, showing no signs of genetic damage despite their exposure to one of the most radioactive environments on Earth. This surprising discovery, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggests that these tiny worms may possess unique DNA repair mechanisms that could have implications …

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LawConnect skipper Christian Beck employs 'do nothing' strategy for Sydney to Hobart

ABC

LawConnect skipper Christian Beck is going to prepare for the Sydney to Hobart by changing nappies and helping with midnight feeds. The tech mogul, a self-described "sailing bullshitter", did the same last year and his 100ft supermaxi claimed line honours in a nail-biting finish. "My wife just had another baby so I've got two babies at home so I'm dealing …

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1 week, 5 days ago

How the Milky Way Galaxy looked when it was a baby: First glimpse revealed

India Today

Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying a young galaxy named Firefly Sparkle, which dates back to the early universe. This galaxy, resembling bioluminescent fireflies due to its gleaming star clusters, provides astronomers with a unique glimpse into what the Milky Way may have looked like in its infancy. Lamiya Mowla, an astronomer at Wellesley College …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Airport facials, anyone? The 7 best luxury lounges at LAX — and how to get in

LA Times

As Los Angeles International Airport gets a much-needed glow-up in the form of a $30-billion overhaul, there’s one area where LAX already excels: its lounges. But the rise in popularity of airline lounge memberships and credit cards has widened the appeal of — and access to — airport lounges, all of varying quality. For many fliers, a stop at a …

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2 weeks ago

Ben Curran, brother of England stars Sam and Tom, to make debut for Zimbabwe: ‘…looking down with a huge smile today’

Hindustan Times

Ben Curran is set to become the fourth from his family to play international cricket as he has been included in the Zimbabwe squad for their upcoming T20I and ODI series against Afghanistan. Ben Curran represented Northamptonshire until 2022 before moving to play cricket in Zimbabwe Both his brothers congratulated Ben on social media. The elder Curran had a long …

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Sanctuary sees those escaping domestic violence given wrap-around crisis accommodation with a nearly perfect 'safe exit' rate

ABC

The number of people hiding in motels fleeing family and domestic violence is on the rise with family violence support service Safe Steps bracing for a jump in calls to its hotline over Christmas. Many people who call Safe Steps and need emergency accommodation will be directed to a motel or hotel, which Dr Tobin says is "alarming" and "concerning". …

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Polavaram diaphragm wall works to begin in January

New Indian Express

Incorporating the suggestions of the international committee of experts, the new D-Wall will be constructed some 6 metres upstream of the existing D-Wall, which was damaged during floods in 2019 and 2020. According to experts, the D-Wall will be a sub-surface construction going to 2 metres in depth beneath the rock strata below the river bed. The executing agencies are …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bryan Adams India Tour: Singer gets grand welcome at Meghalaya airport, set to perform sold-out show on Tuesday

Live Mint

nadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams landed in Shillong for the second leg of his multi-city India tour on Monday. “International Singer-Songwriter Bryan Adams has landed straight in the heart of Shillong and is ready to enchant his fans in our city tomorrow,” the Meghalaya Chief Minister's office wrote on X alongside a video. Upcoming Shows December 10 – Shillong December 12 …

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Heed India’s CEA Nageswaran: Well-paying companies would be doing themselves a favour

Live Mint

In 1914, Henry Ford startled his industrialist peers in the US. He raised the wages that Ford Motor Company paid its workers to $5-a-day, twice the market rate, on the rationale that they too should be able to afford the $440 Model-T cars they rolled off its assembly lines—a factory innovation that crushed unit production cost, cracked open a mass …

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CUET-UG, PG structure, syllabus, exam process to be reviewed, revised norms to be announced soon

India TV News

The University Grants Commission will soon release a draft proposal detailing revised guidelines for conducting the Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in 2025. Expert committee formed The commission had formed an expert committee to review the structure, number of papers, test duration, syllabus alignment, and operational logistics of the exam. In 2022, the National Testing Agency …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Luxury Estates for the Rich Are a Booming Business in South Africa

Live Mint

-- Springbok and impala wander through the parkland at Steyn City, a private residential estate that’s four times the size of Monaco. Crime, which, according to World Bank estimates, erodes $40 billion — 10% of South Africa’s GDP — annually, more than a decade of power cuts, and water outages have since spurred these developments, which typically include backup solutions. …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk Spent $270 Million to Support Trump’s Presidency

Deccan Chronicle

Tech billionaire Elon Musk spent at least $270 million to help Donald Trump win the US presidency, according to new federal filings, making him the country's biggest political donor.SpaceX and Tesla CEO Musk, the world's richest person, was an ardent supporter of Trump's White House campaign -- funneling money into door knocking operations and speaking at his rallies.His financial backing, …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Volunteer 'Pals' bridge cultures and share Hong Kong's hidden stories

China Daily

A view of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. A volunteer in the Hong Kong Pals, a program organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Kwok takes joy in sharing his city's hidden gems with visitors. "Over the past 14 years, our volunteers have contributed nearly 70,000 hours of service," says Bakky Cheng, director of visitor services at the Hong …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Snow squalls force school closures and delays in Massachusetts, Connecticut and other parts of New England

Live Mint

A powerful winter storm sweeping across New England has caused significant disruptions on Thursday, with hundreds of schools and districts closing or delaying their operations due to severe weather conditions. The storm, which has brought a mix of snow, rain, and intense winds to the region, continues to affect travel and daily routines, with dangerous conditions expected to persist through …

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Win a £500 Amazon voucher and a 1 year subscription with Epidemic Sound

The Independent

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Good news! Eating a few chunks of dark chocolate can slash risk of type 2 diabetes by more than a fifth

Daily Mail

A piece or two of dark chocolate might feel like the guilty pleasure that gets you through a long day. A study suggests eating dark chocolate can slash the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than a fifth. Chocolate contains high levels of flavanols – a compound found in fruits and vegetables – which have been shown to …

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‘India will always be third-world country if...’: Sushant Sareen slams 18% tax on caramel popcorn

One suffers 100% burns, 3 others hurt in fire at illegal firecracker factory in Delhi’s Burari

INLD president and former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala dies in Gurgaon

SWTD’s green energy transition gains momentum

Mother played cooking game on her phone while her baby boy drowned in bath

An essential Christmas dinner item is under threat from global warming

The challenge of universal health coverage

HistoriCity: A note on the tabla, maestro Zakir Hussain’s choice of instrument

A tiny organism is mysteriously repairing its DNA to defy death in Chernobyl

LawConnect skipper Christian Beck employs 'do nothing' strategy for Sydney to Hobart

How the Milky Way Galaxy looked when it was a baby: First glimpse revealed

Airport facials, anyone? The 7 best luxury lounges at LAX — and how to get in

Ben Curran, brother of England stars Sam and Tom, to make debut for Zimbabwe: ‘…looking down with a huge smile today’

Sanctuary sees those escaping domestic violence given wrap-around crisis accommodation with a nearly perfect 'safe exit' rate

Polavaram diaphragm wall works to begin in January

Bryan Adams India Tour: Singer gets grand welcome at Meghalaya airport, set to perform sold-out show on Tuesday

Heed India’s CEA Nageswaran: Well-paying companies would be doing themselves a favour

CUET-UG, PG structure, syllabus, exam process to be reviewed, revised norms to be announced soon

Luxury Estates for the Rich Are a Booming Business in South Africa

Elon Musk Spent $270 Million to Support Trump’s Presidency

Volunteer 'Pals' bridge cultures and share Hong Kong's hidden stories

Snow squalls force school closures and delays in Massachusetts, Connecticut and other parts of New England

Win a £500 Amazon voucher and a 1 year subscription with Epidemic Sound

Good news! Eating a few chunks of dark chocolate can slash risk of type 2 diabetes by more than a fifth