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In 1944, a US Navy serviceman stationed in the Pacific mailed his wife a coconut with their names carved inside a heart; he paid 37 cents in postage, and she kept it for more than 50 years

In 1944, a US Navy serviceman stationed in the Pacific mailed his wife a coconut with their names carved inside a heart; he paid 37 cents in postage, and she kept it for more than 50 years

Image Courtesy: Smithsonian Magazine Strawberries are popularised as one of the most romantic fruits in the world. Not only do they look like little red hearts, their history dates back to Ancient Rome where it was considered the symbol of Venus, the goddess of love, because of its bright red colour and intoxicating taste.But, what…

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Midterm blues: Why a 'lame' duck Donald Trump may push for a quick India-US trade deal

Midterm blues: Why a ‘lame’ duck Donald Trump may push for a quick India-US trade deal

Both Democrats and Republicans have increasingly backed economic nationalism. (Image for representative purpose only) What does Democrats’ win in US midterm elections mean for India-US trade deal prospects? Will Donald Trump be forced to change his strategy?The unfavourable midterm election outcome is unlikely to prompt President Donald Trump to change course on trade, according to…

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US midterm elections 2026: Historic firsts as Black, Indigenous, Latina and LGBTQ leaders win key races

2026 Us Midterm Elections: US midterm elections 2026: Historic firsts as Black, Indigenous, Latina and LGBTQ leaders win key races

Historic firsts as candidates break barriers across states The 2026 US midterm elections have delivered several historic firsts, with candidates breaking longstanding barriers in gubernatorial and Senate races across the country.Democrats Keisha Lance Bottoms, Deb Haaland, Gina Hinojosa and Amy Klobuchar have made history with their victories in governors’ races, while Peggy Flanagan and Chris…

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Ratnaboli Ghosh: She doesn’t know the families, but decorates their doorsteps every Diwali, Kolkata’s retired teacher turned alpana artist in her 70s: Meet Ratnaboli Ghosh

Diwali is just round the corner, and people decorate their households with colourful rangoli designs, but in the hubbub of festivities we often forget to look around the crowded lanes at the actual hard work that goes into creating each design. Beyond this, if not for festivals, we also tend to forget that some traditions…

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'Mamitha is an artist I like immensely': Kamal recalls unmade film; producer rejected her as a newcomer | Malayalam Movie News

‘Mamitha is an artist I like immensely’: Kamal recalls unmade film; producer rejected her as a newcomer | Malayalam Movie News

‘Mamitha Baiju was rejected before Premalu’. Director Kamal has recalled how Mamitha Baiju was considered for the female lead in one of his films, which ultimately never materialised. The filmmaker revealed that he was impressed by her performance in the Malayalam film ‘Kho Kho’ and was determined to cast her in the project.However, the film’s…

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Pisces Horoscope Today, November 04, 2026: Can disciplined efforts help you manage work and financial responsibilities

Pisces Horoscope Today, November 04, 2026: Can disciplined efforts help you manage work and financial responsibilities

General:The Moon in Leo in your sixth house favours attention to routine tasks and practical problem-solving all day. Satisfaction may come from completing something useful rather than waiting for a special opportunity. Jupiter, your ruler, is in Leo in your sixth house, where workload, service and disagreements need realistic management. Confidence helps when it rests…

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In 2024, Floyd Mayweather rented a Manhattan apartment for $100,000 a month; two years later, a court reportedly ordered him to pay about $340,000 in a rent dispute while the owners sold it for $20 million

In 2024, Floyd Mayweather rented a Manhattan apartment for $100,000 a month; two years later, a court reportedly ordered him to pay about $340,000 in a rent dispute while the owners sold it for $20 million

The Centners combined two adjoining apartments, purchased for over $15 million, into a five-bedroom Manhattan duplex. Floyd Mayweather Jr. may have spent his boxing career making sure he never lost a fight, but a rental dispute in Manhattan has given the retired champion an entirely different kind of battle. A luxury apartment he once called…

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Scientists discover a new deep-sea species in Japanese underwater caves that flashes green light when disturbed, with its glow peaking at 515.4 nanometres |

Scientists discover a new deep-sea species in Japanese underwater caves that flashes green light when disturbed, with its glow peaking at 515.4 nanometres |

Scientists have discovered a new deep-sea species that flashes green light when disturbed inside underwater caves near Japan. Named Corallizoanthus aureus, the marine animal was found living on colonies of Pleurocorallium coral near the entrances of karst caves around Minamidaito Island. Researchers recorded its blinking light after mechanical and chemical stimulation, including during observations inside…

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Fortune cookies are almost unknown in China: food historians trace them to Japanese bakers in California in the early 1900s, and only later did Chinese restaurants across America make them their own

Fortune cookies are almost unknown in China: food historians trace them to Japanese bakers in California in the early 1900s, and only later did Chinese restaurants across America make them their own

Every time you enter a Chinese restaurant, you cannot wait for the meal to end. But not because you hate the food or simply love dessert. It is, in fact, for one of the most beloved Chinese food traditions: the fortune cookie at the end of the meal.Fortune cookies are those little folded, crispy biscuits…

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