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Scrabble pro claims Spanish title without knowing the language

Nigel Richards, a New Zealand-born Scrabble prodigy based in Malaysia, has once again left the world of competitive Scrabble in awe. At the Spanish World Scrabble Championships held in Granada, he clinched the title, beating out over 150 competitors from 20 countries -- all without speaking a word of Spanish. This triumph is just the latest in a series of …

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1 day, 23 hours ago

Take help of the local staff if you don’t know local language, Kota tells bank branch managers

The Hindu

Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary on Saturday, directed branch managers of Nationalised Banks to avail assistance from local staff in disposing off various applications from beneficiaries if they do not understand Kannada. Chairing the District Bankers’ Committee review meeting at Manipal-Udupi, Mr. Poojary said branch managers at no point of time should refuse to entertain applications for financial assistance on …

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2 days, 7 hours ago

Google to Add 40 More Languages to Gemini’s In-Depth Research Mode

Deccan Chronicle

Tech giant Google is adding 40 more languages to Gemini’s latest in-depth research mode, according to a report by TechCrunch. Earlier this month, Google launched in-depth research that operates through a multi-step process, from creating a research plan to creating a report. Gemini’s supported languages include Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Danish, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Malayalam, …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

5 tips from a vet to help your feline friend live their best life

Raw Story

Around one third of Australian households live with at least one cat, yet surveys tell us the cats’ needs are not being met. Cats prefer using a clean litter tray, even if they are the only cat in the household. Signs of inter-cat tension can include prolonged staring, or even blocking the use of resources such as the litter tray …

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What Grace Dent's body language in the MasterChef promo photo really reveals about her replacing Gregg Wallace

Daily Mail

Grace Dent posed alongside John Torode in a new promotional shot for the show Grace Dent comes across as'a tough judge' who will not be seen as the 'soft option' to replace Gregg Wallace, according to a body language expert who reviewed the new Masterchef promotional photograph. She will judge the upcoming 20th series of Celebrity MasterChef alongside John Torode …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

'Can't speak Kannada in Bengaluru? Come to Delhi': Cars24 CEO's hiring post is viral

India Today

Vikram Chopra, CEO of the online used car marketplace Cars24, has triggered a debate on social media with a hiring post that has gone viral. The graphic itself invoked the ongoing language debate in Bengaluru, stating, “Still can’t speak Kannada after years in Bengaluru? One user commented, “Delhi NCR has its charm, but before calling it ‘better,’ let’s take a …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

DK Shivakumar says arrested Karnataka BJP leader's vulgar language 'not new'

India Today

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar lashed out at BJP leader CT Ravi for his history of using derogatory language, calling it a "culture" Ravi had consistently displayed. Speaking to the media at the Circuit House in Belagavi on Friday, Shivakumar recalled several instances where Ravi had used offensive terms against Congress leaders, including referring to Siddaramaiah as "Sidramulla Khan." …

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Kate Middleton is sending a 'personal message' through her Christmas card photo, body language expert claims

Daily Mail

A body language expert has revealed her verdict on the touching photo Kate and William released for their annual Christmas card - and says it shows the Waleses are 'growing even closer as a family'. William, 42, and his wife, Kate, 42, released their Christmas card earlier today, revealing a touching family photo taken in Norfolk with their three children, …

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3 days, 22 hours ago

I'm a body language expert... here's how to spot a liar in seconds

Daily Mail

While there is no sure way to tell if someone is being deceitful, a body language expert has revealed cues to help you spot a liar in seconds. Vanessa Van Edwards, a public speaker and author who teaches interpersonal skills and effective communication, spoke on The Diary Of a CEO podcast recently where she shared four signs to be aware …

Effective Communication Sign Question Edwards Van Lying Interpersonal Skills

4 days, 6 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, 14 hours ago

Jharkhand Board Class 10, Class 12 board exam datesheets out: Exams from Feb 11

India Today

The Jharkhand Board JAC Class 10 Matric, and Class 12 Intermediate board exam datesheets 2025 have been released. Check out the JAC 10th datesheet and JAC 12th datesheets here: JAC CLASS 10 DATESHEET 2025 Date Subject February 11, 2025 IIT and Other Vocational Subjects February 13, 2025 Commerce/ Home Science February 14, 2025 Kharia, Khortha, Kurmali, Nagpuri, Panch, Pragnia February …

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MPBSE Exam 2025: MP Board releases Class 5, 8 datesheet, details here

India Today

The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education has released the MP Board exams datesheet 2025 for classes 5 and 8. As per the official datesheet, the MP Board Class 5 exams will end on March 1, while the MP Board Class 8 exams will conclude on March 5. EXAM TIMINGS Both the Class 5 and Class 8 exams under the …

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4 days, 21 hours ago

Jacob Elordi thinks Paul Schrader’s cinema language in ‘Oh, Canada’ doesn’t take long to learn

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Jacob Elordi is suddenly everywhere in Hollywood — so much so that he thinks he must be dreaming. Amid a remarkable streak of high-profile projects with respected filmmakers — Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla,” Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming adaptation of “Frankenstein” and, in theaters now, Paul Schrader’s “Oh, Canada” — the 27-year-old isn’t taking his success for granted. “I …

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5 days ago

‘Spell’ Check This | The Frontline Newsletter

The Hindu

Published : Dec 18, 2024 19:42 IST - 6 MINS READ Dear reader, My wife speaks a strange language. What men called “devil tongues” or “backwards talk” were often simply women’s private languages or coded ways of sharing information, similar to MoolaMandrika. The modern “witch-hunt” might target women’s online communities, feminist organisations, or any space where women share knowledge outside …

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5 days, 12 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, 14 hours ago

All aboard sister-city express

China Daily

Attendants on the first train of the China-Laos Railway departing from Kunming display the railway map on Dec 3, 2021. Inthavong Phaphonepheng, 23, a Lao student at Kunming Railway Vocational and Technical College, said, "The average monthly income in Laos is $100 to $150, but if you speak Chinese your income can double." Vannaphone said this year alone she helped …

Tourism International China Students University Railway Chinese

5 days, 14 hours ago

Minorities Rights Day in India: Significance, history, and observance

India Today

Minorities Rights Day is observed annually on December 18 in India to emphasise the importance of protecting and promoting the rights of minority communities. Minorities Rights Day serves as a reminder of the constitutional safeguards in place to ensure the equality and dignity of these communities. HISTORICAL CONTEXT Minorities Rights Day in India aligns with the United Nations’ adoption of …

India Language Employment Rights Minorities Minority Communities

5 days, 14 hours ago

All aboard sister-city express

China Daily

Attendants on the first train of the China-Laos Railway departing from Kunming display the railway map on Dec 3, 2021. Inthavong Phaphonepheng, 23, a Lao student at Kunming Railway Vocational and Technical College, said, "The average monthly income in Laos is $100 to $150, but if you speak Chinese your income can double." Vannaphone said this year alone she helped …

Tourism Language International China University Railway Chinese

6 days, 5 hours ago

Telangana TS Inter Board Datesheet 2025: TSBIE 1st, 2nd year dates released

India Today

The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education has released the timetable for the TS Inter Board Exam 2025. According to the timetable, the 1st year exams will be conducted from March 5 to March 24, 2025, while the 2nd year exams will take place from March 6 to March 25, 2025. The 1st and 2nd year examinations will commence with …

Telangana 2025 Paper 2Nd 1St Tsbie

6 days, 14 hours ago

A family reunites after years of separation during Assad regime in Syria

NPR

A family reunites after years of separation during Assad regime in Syria A Syrian mother and daughter are reunited for the first time in 6 years after the fall of the Assad regime, and freedom of movement returns to the country. NPR's Hadeel Al-Shalchi caught the moment of one family's joyful reunion and brings us their story from Damascus. HADEEL …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

North Korean troops kill Russian soldiers in fatal battlefield mistake

India Today

Russian soldiers have been killed—not by Ukrainian forces, but by their own allies: North Korean troops. Moscow has faced significant challenges managing the North Korean forces it brought to Ukraine, with the language barrier emerging as the core issue. Earlier this year, the United States confirmed that Russia had brought in 10,000 North Korean soldiers to bolster its depleted ranks. …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Syrians can finally tell their stories about Assad's chemical attacks

NPR

Syrians can finally tell their stories about Assad's chemical attacks Survivors of the Syrian regime's chemical attacks are free now speak about how they lost their families. FADEL: Toufic is in his brother Mej's home just above the family tire shop. It found reasonable grounds that it was Assad's air force that dropped two yellow cylinders of toxic chlorine gas …

Family Language Syria Chemical Weapons Chemical Syrian Regime

6 days, 14 hours ago

A Word, Please: 5 language resolutions for the new year

LA Times

Even if you know a lot about grammar, there’s always more to learn. The most common modal auxiliary verbs are “must,” “can,” “should,” “would,” “may” and “might.” They’re similar to the two regular auxiliary verbs — “be” and “have” — in that they team up with other verbs. If that’s not advanced enough for you, memorize the past forms of …

Language Grammar Past Verb Learn

6 days, 22 hours ago

'Race, Religion, Caste & Language Human Constructs' : Supreme Court Says Caste No Bar For Appointment Of Non-Hereditary Temple Trustee

Live Law

The Supreme Court recently reiterated the principle that the selection to positions of non-hereditary trustee of temples cannot be caste-based. The bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice Aravind Kumar was hearing a challenge against the Kerala High Court order which set aside previous appointments of non-hereditary trustees in Devaswoms/Temples, which are controlled institutions under. The bench of Justice MM …

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Scrabble pro claims Spanish title without knowing the language

Take help of the local staff if you don’t know local language, Kota tells bank branch managers

Google to Add 40 More Languages to Gemini’s In-Depth Research Mode

5 tips from a vet to help your feline friend live their best life

What Grace Dent's body language in the MasterChef promo photo really reveals about her replacing Gregg Wallace

'Can't speak Kannada in Bengaluru? Come to Delhi': Cars24 CEO's hiring post is viral

DK Shivakumar says arrested Karnataka BJP leader's vulgar language 'not new'

Kate Middleton is sending a 'personal message' through her Christmas card photo, body language expert claims

I'm a body language expert... here's how to spot a liar in seconds

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

Jharkhand Board Class 10, Class 12 board exam datesheets out: Exams from Feb 11

MPBSE Exam 2025: MP Board releases Class 5, 8 datesheet, details here

Jacob Elordi thinks Paul Schrader’s cinema language in ‘Oh, Canada’ doesn’t take long to learn

‘Spell’ Check This | The Frontline Newsletter

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

All aboard sister-city express

Minorities Rights Day in India: Significance, history, and observance

All aboard sister-city express

Telangana TS Inter Board Datesheet 2025: TSBIE 1st, 2nd year dates released

A family reunites after years of separation during Assad regime in Syria

North Korean troops kill Russian soldiers in fatal battlefield mistake

Syrians can finally tell their stories about Assad's chemical attacks

A Word, Please: 5 language resolutions for the new year

'Race, Religion, Caste & Language Human Constructs' : Supreme Court Says Caste No Bar For Appointment Of Non-Hereditary Temple Trustee