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UPSC 2025: 8 proven strategies to excel in the essay paper

The essay paper in the UPSC 2025 examination offers aspirants a valuable chance to showcase their analytical, creative, and writing abilities. It consists of two sections, each presenting four topics, from which candidates must select one topic per section. Below are expert strategies shared by Srirangam, Chief Mentor at SRIRAM's IAS, to help you maximise your essay scores: ESSAY PAPER …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

"Tradwives" were the hot topic online in 2024 — but offline, women are more independent than ever

Salon

I was already glad about the upcoming TikTok ban, but now I have one more reason to be happy about it: the site's minitrend of women "pranking" their husbands by saying, "I can't pay the mortgage this month." The biggest of all are the "tradwives": influencers who peddle idyllic images of housewifery, where women's equality is rejected in favor of …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Tips to navigate the Group Discussion and Personal Interview in the CAT

The Hindu

Over two lakh candidates take the Common Admission Test each year, but only a small percentage move from doing well in the test to effectively navigating the subsequent Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Here are some tips to handle the Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Practise mock conversations: The pressure of real interactions can often feel intimidating, but mock conversations …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Raechelle Banno reveals how Nicole Appleton 'gave her blessing' to new Robbie Williams biopic Better Man which dealt with 'sensitive' topic of her abortion

Daily Mail

Raechelle Banno has revealed how Nicole Appleton gave the new Robbie Williams biopic Better Man her blessing. Raechelle Banno has revealed how Nicole Appleton gave the new Robbie Williams biopic Better Man her blessing The Australian actress, 31, plays his former girlfriend Nicole, 50, in the film and has told how she was consulted on all parts of the project …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Cambridge University defends scholar amid backlash over thesis on smell and racism

India Today

Cambridge University has defended its scholar, who faced backlash online for her thesis, ‘Olfactory Ethics: The Politics of Smell in Modern and Contemporary Prose’. Dr Ally Louks, a scholar at Cambridge University, found herself at the receiving end of the internet after her social media post celebrating a major academic milestone went viral. Following the backlash, Cambridge University, in a …

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3 weeks ago

Prolonging Life, in This Week’s Open Thread

Slate

On this day in 1982, William C. DeVries implanted the first permanent artificial heart in Barney Clark; the aluminum and plastic device was called the Jarvik-7. Clark lived for 112 days tethered to the UtahDrive pneumatic drive console, a device weighing some 400 pounds. During that time Clark required several re-operations, suffered seizures, experienced prolonged periods of confusion and a …

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3 weeks ago

Cambridge teacher earns PhD with thesis on ‘politics of smell,’ leaves internet divided

Hindustan Times

A recent post on X about a completed PhD dissertation has caused a stir online, not because of the achievement itself but due to the unusual topic of the research. A Cambridge teacher’s PhD on "the politics of smell" sparked viral debate online. An unconventional topic Dr Louks revealed that her thesis, titled "Olfactory Ethics: The Politics of Smell in …

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Growth of 'academic bars' quenches thirst for knowledge

China Daily

Participants attend an academic lecture held at Bunker on Nov 16. Gao said sharing his life experiences through lectures boosts his efforts to make the visually impaired better understood by the wider public. Li Chenghao, a 25-year-old PhD candidate in applied economics who attends Antai College of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, gave a lecture on financial …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

How to gather with grace after that election

Salon

As the holiday season approaches, Americans face a new layer of unease in gathering with family: political divides are sharp, especially after a tumultuous election cycle. Of course, close family connections have much higher stakes than two strangers at a picnic table, especially when loved ones hold views that feel hard—even painful—to understand. Take a moment to collect yourself, or …

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4 weeks ago

Director Madhur Bhandarkar: Unsure how industry will react to 'Wives of Bollywood'

India Today

National Award-winning film director and producer Madhur Bhandarkar, who is known for making hard-hitting films often inspired by real life events, is all set for his next. Not just that, every time I’m spotted anywhere even talking to people, they assume I’m doing my research because I probably might be making a film on that subject matter. I have decided …

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1 month ago

Revealed: How to tell if your phone is eavesdropping on your conversations

Daily Mail

Cybersecurity experts have devised a simple test that will tell you if your phone is eavesdropping on your conversations. To see if your phone is listening in, try discussing something you would never normally be interested in and see if your targetted adds change over the coming days and weeks Look out for anything that might be related to the …

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1 month ago

Actor Meenakshi Chaudhary breaks silence on wedding rumours with Nagarjuna's nephew

India Today

Actor Meenakshi Chaudhary’s wedding has been a topic of discussion on social media ever since speculation about her marrying Nagarjuna Akkineni’s nephew, Sushanth Anumolu, gained traction. She further added, “Last month there was another rumour about me getting married to a Tamil actor’s son; every month there is a new rumour.” Continuing on the topic, she said “I was in …

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1 month ago

Chandrayaan 3 model turns heads

New Indian Express

ALAPPUZHA: A year after Chandrayaan 3’s success, two students from Malappuram were busy explaining to their invigilators the significance of the mission in India’s history at the State Science Fair, in the category of social science working model. The topic was ‘Progress in the science sector,’ where the establishment of ISRO and progress in space research, Chandrayaan One and Chandrayaan …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Food Nerd Festival 2024: Learn cooking and baking techniques from the best chefs in the country

The Hindu

The Food Nerd Festival 2024 brings together the best chefs in the country for a series of workshops. Being hosted in Bengaluru and Mumbai, the festival has hands-on workshops anchored around four core themes, salt, fat, acid and heat. “The salt lab will let people explore and understand techniques they may not have tried before, offering a fresh perspective on …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Corte electoral de Ecuador inhabilita a un candidato presidencial crítico con el gobierno

Associated Press

QUITO — En un fallo que generó revuelo, el Tribunal Contencioso Electoral de Ecuador inhabilitó la noche del domingo la participación en los comicios presidenciales de 2025 del empresario guayaquileño Jan Topic, quien quedó cuarto en la contienda pasada y se ha mostrado crítico de la gestión del presidente, Daniel Noboa, al considerar que incurrió en una prohibición constitucional y …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

What the Bible actually says about abortion may surprise you

Raw Story

In the days since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which had established the constitutional right to an abortion, some Christians have cited the Bible to argue why this decision should either be celebrated or lamented. Abortion opponents turn to several biblical texts that, taken together, seem to suggest that human life has value before birth. For example, the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Book launches, panel discussions mark Day 1 of Abhivyakti-2024 fest

Hindustan Times

The three-day literary festival— Abhivyakti-2024—by the Army Wives Welfare Association commenced on Friday at Khetarpal Officers’ Mess and Institute, Headquarters Western Command, Chandimandir Military Station. AWWA regional president Shuchi Katiyar, president Sunita Dwivedi and former army chief Gen VP Malik’s wife Ranjana Malik inaugurating the three-day literature festival at Western Command, Chandimandir on Friday. The ceremonial inauguration was done by …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

4 Taboo Topics No One Should Mention At Thanksgiving — And Exactly What To Say When It Happens Anyway

Huff Post

Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost; Photo:Getty Images When it comes to gathering around the Thanksgiving dinner table, most people think about seating arrangements and the turkey. “But knowing how to gracefully listen and then change the topic if the conversation gets too heated is an art form.” Similarly, Myka Meier, the founder of Beaumont Etiquette, said: “Many people are passionate about politics, and …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

TikTok Employees Shrug Off the US Election

Wired

TikTok is one of the tech companies that could be most impacted by the outcome of the US elections. “There’s little you can do as an ordinary employee, and everyone thinks that way, so the result is business as usual.” WIRED talked to half a dozen employees at TikTok and its parent company ByteDance on the condition of anonymity, and …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inside the Massive Crime Industry That’s Hacking Billion-Dollar Companies

Wired

On October 20, a hacker who calls themselves Dark X said they logged in to a server and stole the personal data of 350 million Hot Topic customers. To prove it, Dark X sent me the developer’s login credentials for Snowflake, a data warehousing tool that hackers have repeatedly targeted recently. Alon Gal from cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock, which first …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Article debunks myths related to pregnancy

China Daily

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North Korean troop deployment in Russia is key topic as US and South Korean leaders meet

The Independent

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Annu Kapoor's Hilarious Condom Ad Sparks Memes and Laughter

News 18

Annu Kapoor's viral commercial for Durex has sparked hilarious memes and reactions online. The ad, which initially appeared to be a friendship, takes a surprising turn when it reveals Kapoor promoting safe sex. The veteran actor's humorous approach and the young audience's positive reception have led to a positive response.

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2 months ago

Neurology Conference in Visakhapatnam: Research and Expert Lectures

The Hindu

The National Neurology Conference (IANCON-2024) is underway in Visakhapatnam. The conference features research paper presentations and expert lectures on various neurological topics. Dr. Rajesh Nair gave a lecture on sudden unexplained death in epilepsy patients, while Dr. Debashish Chowdhury delivered a presidential Oration on migraine headache. Dr. Hannah Monyer from Germany gave an oration on inhibitory neurons control on neuronal …

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UPSC 2025: 8 proven strategies to excel in the essay paper

"Tradwives" were the hot topic online in 2024 — but offline, women are more independent than ever

Tips to navigate the Group Discussion and Personal Interview in the CAT

Raechelle Banno reveals how Nicole Appleton 'gave her blessing' to new Robbie Williams biopic Better Man which dealt with 'sensitive' topic of her abortion

Cambridge University defends scholar amid backlash over thesis on smell and racism

Prolonging Life, in This Week’s Open Thread

Cambridge teacher earns PhD with thesis on ‘politics of smell,’ leaves internet divided

Growth of 'academic bars' quenches thirst for knowledge

How to gather with grace after that election

Director Madhur Bhandarkar: Unsure how industry will react to 'Wives of Bollywood'

Revealed: How to tell if your phone is eavesdropping on your conversations

Actor Meenakshi Chaudhary breaks silence on wedding rumours with Nagarjuna's nephew

Chandrayaan 3 model turns heads

Food Nerd Festival 2024: Learn cooking and baking techniques from the best chefs in the country

Corte electoral de Ecuador inhabilita a un candidato presidencial crítico con el gobierno

What the Bible actually says about abortion may surprise you

Book launches, panel discussions mark Day 1 of Abhivyakti-2024 fest

4 Taboo Topics No One Should Mention At Thanksgiving — And Exactly What To Say When It Happens Anyway

TikTok Employees Shrug Off the US Election

Inside the Massive Crime Industry That’s Hacking Billion-Dollar Companies

Article debunks myths related to pregnancy

North Korean troop deployment in Russia is key topic as US and South Korean leaders meet

Annu Kapoor's Hilarious Condom Ad Sparks Memes and Laughter

Neurology Conference in Visakhapatnam: Research and Expert Lectures