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  • Tome And Plume: Whispering Tales Of Culverts, Bridges In Mp

    Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Fog was outdoors, hanging over the river, creeping in and out of alleyways and passages, swirling thickly between the bare trees of all the parks and gardens of the city and indoors, too, seething through cracks and crannies like sour breath, gaining a sly entrance at every opening of a door– Woman…

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  • Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs To 1,430; Hundreds Of Aftershocks Hamper Rescue Efforts

    Caracas: The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday, has risen to 1,430, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said. Rodriguez on Saturday, said on state television that 3,238 people have been injured and 3,142 families affected by the disaster. After the two powerful magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes, Venezuela has recorded…

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  • From Page To Play: How Audiobooks Are Redefining Reading Habits

    The constantly evolving world of books raises curious questions about the impact of audiobooks on how books are consumed. In ‘Audiobook Appreciation Month’, we see how hearing audiobooks is changing the way we read. Book consumption According to Shailesh Sawlani, Head of Global Revenue Marketing at Audible, the biggest shift audiobooks have brought in is…

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  • ‘Don’t Just Listen To Music, Experience It’: Amruta Kolatkar On Her Return To Singing

    ‘Don’t Just Listen To Music, Experience It’: Amruta Kolatkar On Her Return To Singing

    Amruta Kolatkar, a classically trained vocalist, digital-first artist, and senior APAC Administration & Operations leader at an IT firm in Pune, seamlessly bridging the precision of corporate leadership with the sensitivity of a performing artist. Trained from the age of five in the Kirana gharana under Dr. Shailatai Pandit, with additional guidance in the Gwalior…

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  • Finance Department Order May Push Police Housing Corporation To Brink Of Closer

    Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): An order of the finance department has shaken the Police Housing Corporation, which constructs police stations, outposts, and residential quarters for its employees and works for other departments. The finance department has recently issued a circular, reducing the supervision charges from 6% to 1% for government works that are less than Rs…

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  • This Isn’t Your Diet Salad Anymore—Chefs Are Reinventing The Bowl

    This Isn’t Your Diet Salad Anymore—Chefs Are Reinventing The Bowl

    Salads happen to be the most ordered items in premium restaurants. Health- conscious diners are driving chefs to innovate fascinating salads, with layered flavours and decadent presentation. Chilled, fresh and light, salads spell health irrevocably and can be categorised into green, mayonnaise-based, vegetable, legume and fruits. Contrary to the common belief of consuming them only…

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  • Food Trotter: Best Pakora Spots In Mumbai To Try This Monsoon

    Food Trotter: Best Pakora Spots In Mumbai To Try This Monsoon

    Crisp fritters known as pakoras, pakodas, pakodi or bajiyas, mostly sold by street vendors, are the most popular evening nibbles. The onset of monsoon is a precursor to hunt for crunchy pakoras with spicy accompaniments. Along with kadak masala chai they make for a compelling 5pm comfort nosh. Vegetables, leafy ones like spinach or methi,…

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  • English in India is its own language, but has it brought Indians together or set them apart?

    English in India is its own language, but has it brought Indians together or set them apart?

    In March 2023, I attended a literature festival in Chandigarh where one of the speakers, Sankrant Sanu, author of The English Medium Myth: Dismantling Barriers to India’s Growth, spoke about the need for higher education to be conducted in regional languages. He asserted that there are many intelligent people in India who don’t have access…

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  • In Rice We Crust! How Burnt Rice Became A Beloved Delicacy Across Cultures

    In Rice We Crust! How Burnt Rice Became A Beloved Delicacy Across Cultures

    There is a moment in kitchens around the world when cooks lean closer to the pot, listening for the faint crackle that signals transformation. Rice, once soft and steaming, begins to caramelise against hot metal or clay, coaxed along with oil or butter. What might appear burnt becomes treasure to those who know better. Across…

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  • Hidden Cost Of Being The ‘Go-To’ Employee

    It starts with a simple request. “Can you help me with this?” A few minutes later, another colleague stops by. Then comes a Teams message, followed by a manager asking if you can quickly handle one more task because you always get it done. Before long, you’ve become the office’s unofficial problem-solver, the person everyone…

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