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Misunderstood spooky women are at the heart of this new book
Kaz Cooke is best known for writing health guides for women. Her new book takes that feminist lens to the scandalous world of magic.
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ABC 50/50 quiz: Test your knowledge of Back to the Future, Marvin Gaye and Marmite vs Vegemite
Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But be warned: we might try to trick you.
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Villagers protest against unregulated silt extraction from irrigation tank
Spread over 25 acres, Pavoor tank is one of the oldest irrigation tanks in the region
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CMC observes World Stroke Day
Interactive stalls, talks in four languages, testimonies from stroke survivors, and a reel-making competition were also held
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Irregular migration from Libya to Crete is rising, raising questions about the links between people smugglers, militias and Europe
There is currently more irregular migration between eastern Libya and Crete, Greece. It's raising questions as to what connects people smugglers with powerful militias in eastern Libya and then in turn, Europeans.
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Senior advocate Ancha Pandu Ranga Rao sworn in as APERC member
Ancha Pandu Ranga Rao has over three decades of experience practising before Andhra Pradesh High Court, handling writ petitions, civil and criminal cases
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Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia named next IAF Vice Chief
Air Marshal Walia headed the Directorate of Air Staff Inspection (DASI) of the IAF, served as the defence attache at Indian embassies in Japan and South Korea, and was the Senior Air Staff Officer of Eastern Air Command.
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Cape Town set for classic finale – what does history suggest could happen?
South Africa set up an epic final day of their decisive Test against Australia by batting throughout the fourth day. What does history suggest could happen?
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Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage
A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.
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Ibrahim Muazzam and the quest for philosophical understanding, By Jibrin Ibrahim
The book, The Quest for Philosophical Understanding: Essays in Honour of Malam Ibrahim Muazzam has 23 chapters spread across six sections and 342 pages. It is a labour of love for the honouree, Ibrahim Muazzam, from friends, colleagues, former students and mentees.
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Helicopter sorties were allowed despite orange alert and CMO advice to regulate tourists, says activist
Activist Anoop Nautiyal said the tragedy was particularly disturbing as weather warnings had been issued in advance. An orange alert (for heavy to very heavy rainfall and snowfall) had been issued for five districts, including Chamoli, for October 30.
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Tennessee woman Christa Pike describes pain after failed execution
Christa Pike says she remains in constant pain a month after surviving a lethal injection in Tennessee. Her lawyers want her death sentence reduced to life, while the state governor has ordered an investigation.
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Gay Halloween: M&S director Kathryn Turner is the ultimate costume idea
But with 310,000 followers on TikTok and 270,000 on Instagram, Marks & Spencer Food’s director of product development, Kathryn Turner, has suddenly become one of the year’s big hits on Instagram. Turner is part of Marks & Spencer’s wider social media strategy implemented in 2020 as a way of attracting younger shoppers.
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Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea
The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.
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What the rift within the Tsikhanouski family means for the Belarusian opposition in exile
Siarhei Tsikhanouski criticizes the work of his wife, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and her office. What are the implications for Belarusian political forces in exile?
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Seeman hints at accepting the support of DMK and AIADMK in Ambasamudram byelection
At an interaction with journalists at Pasumpon after paying tributes to Muthuramalinga Thevar, he wondered why he should not accept their support when he had been yearning for an election victory for long
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Chandrababu Naidu’s prompt response helps minimise cyclone damage
Round-the-clock monitoring, field visits and swift relief measures help contain losses and restore essential services; CM seeks Central assistance for recovery
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Hegseth reportedly fires high-ranking army strategist over alleged leaks
Pentagon says it has referred leak case to justice department for criminal investigation The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reportedly dismissed Lt Gen Brett Sylvia, a high-ranking army strategist serving on the Pentagon’s joint staff, following allegations that he disclosed classified information to the public. The Pentagon announced on Thursday that it had referred an alleged information leak case for criminal investigation, maintaining that the removal of the senior general was essential “to protect sensitive information”, the Washington Post reported.
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YSRCP accuses SEC of ignoring complaints of poll irregularities
Party alleges police and revenue officials are favouring TDP; questions adequacy of security arrangements and points to lack of CCTV cameras at nearly 7,000 booths
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Sugarcane farmers call for Karnataka bandh today
We will also start a Jail Bharo protest on Sunday, says farmers leader Chunappa Pujeri