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How Afghanistan before Taliban, US during 9/11 embrace in Nadia Hashimi’s book

Afghan-American returns to Kabul seeking family truth in Nadia Hashimi's "Sparks Like Stars," exploring 1970s Afghanistan's rich, complex history.

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Open the floodgates, release the love

Crying is a sign of strength, not weakness. Join the 'crying club' and embrace emotional tears as a natural response to stress, love, and life's ups and downs.

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Interviewing Beatles to James Bond role, stories only Kabir Bedi can tell

Kabir Bedi reflects on his career and life lessons in a conversation at the Times Literature Festival 2021

Man and his dam will to succeed
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Man and his dam will to succeed

Discover the inspiring story of Colonel J Pennycuick and the construction of Periyar Dam, a testament to perseverance and determination.

How Gavaskar became first batsman to climb 10,000-runs mountain in Test cricket
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How Gavaskar became first batsman to climb 10,000-runs mountain in Test cricket

Sunil Gavaskar, India's cricket legend, revolutionized the sport with 10,000 Test runs, unmatched resilience, and iconic moments on and off the field.

Little deeds of kindness do make a difference
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Little deeds of kindness do make a difference

Little acts of kindness, like Annalakshmi's free meals and Wodehouse's secret gifts, show compassion's power in a tough world.

'It takes time to get good results. So many external factors affect our lives and our boxing'
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'It takes time to get good results. So many external factors affect our lives and our boxing'

Four Indian boxing champions share their struggles, victories, and dreams, highlighting the resilience and determination behind their success.

How Chennai’s Rs 1,000-cr exotic pet industry operates
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How Chennai’s Rs 1,000-cr exotic pet industry operates

Chennai has become a major hub for wildlife trafficking, with weak laws and lucrative trade driving the illegal pet market.

Why every day is Father’s Day
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Why every day is Father’s Day

A tribute to a father's love and wisdom, highlighting the essence of Father's Day and the enduring legacy of parental guidance.

Of real and supernatural creatures
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Of real and supernatural creatures

Legendary creatures symbolize cultural identities, with Thiruvalluvar emphasizing real animals over myth, reflecting grounded wisdom over fantasy.

Ignore the hate, embrace the present
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Ignore the hate, embrace the present

The tragic effects of social media trolling: Stories of Ramya and Vinupriya highlight the urgent need for mental resilience and kindness.

Maoists, rogue elephants, band-baaja…what it takes to make India vote

Maoists, rogue elephants, band-baaja…what it takes to make India vote

In the world’s largest democracy, the journey to conduct elections can be as arduous as it is significant. TOI takes a closer look at the backbone of this vast electoral process: polling personnel who went the extra mile in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Why Durgavati, warrior queen who took on Akbar, has been forgotten
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Why Durgavati, warrior queen who took on Akbar, has been forgotten

Rani Durgavati, a feminist medieval queen, challenged norms and fought against Akbar, but her legacy faded due to historical biases.

Speak up, stand tall
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Speak up, stand tall

Shruthi Kumar defied Harvard's script to criticize its stance on pro-Palestine protests, exemplifying courage and challenging groupthink.

How Sudha Murthy sees the art of writing
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How Sudha Murthy sees the art of writing

Sudha Murthy, the wife of Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, is a noted author, entrepreneur, and master storyteller in her own right. She spoke about her children’s book, ‘How the Earth Got Its beauty’, at the Times Literature Festival 2021

Vanaz to Civil Court Metro Station
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Vanaz to Civil Court Metro Station

Pune's Vanaz-Ramwadi metro route enhances city connectivity, easing travel with key stops, modern stations, and improved traffic flow.

PCMC to Civil Court Metro Station
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PCMC to Civil Court Metro Station

PCMC to Civil Court metro route decongests Pune, reducing travel time to 30 minutes. Ideal for students, employees, and visitors.

Into the fourth dimension
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Into the fourth dimension

Einstein’s relativity ties space and time, influencing GPS technology, and is echoed in cultural tales of time travel and perception.

Since 2001, same-sex marriage made legal in over 30 countries
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Since 2001, same-sex marriage made legal in over 30 countries

Across the world, support for same-sex relationships and rights has gained traction over the years though there are countries where social acceptance and legal recognition remain poor.

Spooky history: When Jinnah’s ghost spoke of Pakistan’s future
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Spooky history: When Jinnah’s ghost spoke of Pakistan’s future

In 1954, during a political crisis in Pakistan, the Supreme Court of Pakistan discussed a file with details of an interview with Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s spirit, aka ghost, during a séance held seven years after his death

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