Shadows of the last great Empire

What makes membership of old British clubs so desirable? Answer lies in their evolutionary story. When deep pockets vie for membership of Gymkhana Club, the one that govt wants evicted from 27 acres of Lutyens’ Delhi, what exactly are they buying into? Rumour has it, the club’s membership entails a wait of 30-40 years. Someone…

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10 beautiful indoor plants for your desk, bedside, and centre table that can help you feel happier, calmer, and less stressed

Research shows that physical and visual access to indoor plants is associated with reduced emotional stress and anxiety, improved general health, and better cognitive performance. Dr. Charlie Hall, a professor at Texas A&M’s Department of Horticultural Sciences who has spent years researching the health benefits of plants, says they can improve your quality of life…

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Kerala legislative assembly: Shanimol Osman wins deputy speaker election; BJP MLAs abstain from voting | Thiruvananthapuram News

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Shanimol Osman was elected deputy speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. She became one of the only fourth woman in the state’s history to hold the constitutional post.The election took place during the ongoing first session of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. Osman defeated Left Democratic Front…

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CBSE answer book verification portal active, how to apply and complete Aadhaar authentication steps

CBSE answer book verification portal active with Aadhaar authentication and re-evaluation process explained NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has activated the portal for verification of issues observed in scanned answer books and re-evaluation of answers for Class 12 students. The facility is available only to candidates who have already obtained photocopies…

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Quote of the day by Chinese philosopher Confucius: “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” | World News

Confucius (Image: Wikipedia) This Confucius line keeps resurfacing in articles about anger and decision-making. It is usually shared as a short warning, almost like a proverb that travels faster than its original context. The sentence is stark, and it does not try to soften what it is saying. Confucius is often associated with ideas of…

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An appointment letter is not just a piece of paper

“An appointment letter lays the foundation of a strong and sustainable economy while symbolizing the victory of a family’s sacrifices and struggles. Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a transformation through the government’s firm commitment towards the younger generation and its far-sighted policies.” Employment is not merely a source of income; it is also a matter of…

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Born on a Saturday? What it reveals about your personality, money, love and future

Saturday-born individuals naturally align with navy blue, black, charcoal grey, indigo, deep brown, and earthy dark shades, colours connected with Saturn’s discipline, seriousness, grounding, and karmic depth. Number 8 remains their strongest energetic number because it reflects karma, structure, endurance, responsibility, justice, and long-term achievement. In terms of birth stones, Blue Sapphire remains the strongest…

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IPL 2026: After RCB’S back-to-back titles, here’s TOI’s team of the season | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (BCCI/IPL Photo) IPL-2026 was a season of extremes. A 15-year-old rewrote batting records as if they were practice drills, Virat Kohli discovered new gears at 37 and Rajat Patidar joined an exclusive club of captains with back-to-back titles. Batters routinely made 200-plus totals look inadequate, yet a handful of bowlers…

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