When one flew over the gilded cage

By Farida Khanam An ordinary moment can sometimes open the door to an extraordinary insight. This happened recently when one of my birds, a small bajri tota, suddenly flew out of its cage. It all happened within seconds. The bird managed to open the cage door and disappeared before i could react. I had always…

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Art inspirations to take away

When we think of celebrity homes, the first thought that often strikes our mind is glamour, flashy lights, an over-the-top powder room, and all things fancy and filmy. But keeping up with the trend of minimalism and warmth, many Bollywood couples have also embraced simple, welcoming interiors, and so are Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor….

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

Monday-born individuals naturally align with white, silver, pearl tones, soft blue, and calming pastel shades, colours that reflect lunar calm, softness, emotional balance, and intuitive clarity. Number 2 remains their strongest energetic number because it reflects partnership, sensitivity, emotional intelligence, receptivity, and instinctive awareness. In terms of birth stones, Pearl remains the strongest traditional recommendation…

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Google employee made millions by sharing ‘Google Confidential’ information on prediction market Polymarket; charged with insider trading

Google’s software engineer has now been charged for insider trading. The US prosecutors have charged Michele Spangnuolo, software engineer at Google with insider trading after he allegedly used the company’s confidential information to make more than n $1.2 million in profits on the prediction market platform Polymarket. According to the complaint unsealed in Manhattan federal…

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UGC NET 2026 June session: NTA adds four new exam centres for North-East candidates

NTA adds four new exam centres for North-East candidates The National Testing Agency (NTA) has added four new exam city options in the North-Eastern region for candidates appearing in the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2026 examination.The decision was taken due to the limited availability of examination centres in the North-Eastern…

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Donald Trump: From Iran deal ultimatum to Ebola preparedness: Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s cabinet meeting

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting US President Donald Trump on Wednesday held an expansive Cabinet meeting at the White House, addressing issues ranging from ongoing negotiations with Iran and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz to Ebola preparedness, immigration detention protests and domestic anti-fraud initiatives.Trump said talks with Tehran were progressing…

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Yin & Yang Of Quad 

India needs more FDIs from Chinese companies, while doing more for Indo-Pacific. Learn from Southeast Asia    There is an old saying: “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” It means that a country should talk politely, but also stay strong and ready to protect itself. This idea fits India’s situation today. This week, the foreign…

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Why ‘women in SPAM’ is the internet’s new favourite career flex

The internet has officially found a new acronym obsession, and no, this one is not about your junk email folder. “Women in SPAM” is suddenly everywhere across LinkedIn posts, career TikToks and painfully motivational networking panels, and honestly, it is kind of iconic.In entertainment language, imagine having the job of Emily from Emily In Paris,…

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Us Iran Conflict: Kuwait Under Missile and Drone Attack Amid US-Iran Tensions | World News

Kuwait under missile, drone attack after US strikes Iran; what happened at Bandar Abbas? (Image credit: AP) Kuwait’s army said on Thursday that its air defence systems intercepted hostile missile and drone threats amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict.The military did not specify where the attacks originated from, Reuters reported.In a post…

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