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The art of pastry making through the lens of technology
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The art of pastry making through the lens of technology

Pastry making has long been considered an artful combination of science, using only simple ingredients such as flour, butter, eggs and sugar to prepare exquisite edible art.

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November 24, 2024
Revival of historical paintings - Resurgence of classic paintings
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Revival of historical paintings - Resurgence of classic paintings

The art world is currently witnessing a massive revolution sparked by the resurgence of historical paintings.

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November 24, 2024
Discover the beauty of Gajoldoba and Gaurikone
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Discover the beauty of Gajoldoba and Gaurikone

On the invitation of Ranjan Majumdar (my brother), my wife and I set off on a journey to one of Bengal's favourite tourist destinations, the Dooars, with a little touch of Nepal.

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November 24, 2024
The café cat-astrophe
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The café cat-astrophe

In a quaint little town nestled by a lazy river, lived Nephy, a sleek orange cat with eyes like almonds.

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November 24, 2024
The green wall
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The green wall

Upal, now the schoolteacher, thought of the Thakuran River for his research activities.

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November 24, 2024
Evening of elegance: 'Best Face, Best Dress Award Programme'
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Evening of elegance: 'Best Face, Best Dress Award Programme'

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Surely. However, beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder. On the evening of Thursday, 21 November, as Kolkata's streets embraced the deepening dusk, a quiet magic took hold outside the gates of the Rotary Sadan auditorium on Jawaharlal Nehru Road.

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November 24, 2024
Debutant Rana credits Bumrah for easing pressure off him
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Debutant Rana credits Bumrah for easing pressure off him

It's a common term in cricket—fast bowlers hunt in pairs. And when the leader of the pack, in this case Jasprit Bumrah, runs through the top order to set the tone, it often eases off the pressure from the younger lot.

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November 24, 2024
It's coming too slow: Yashasvi Jaiswal engages in fiery exchange with Mitchell Starc
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It's coming too slow: Yashasvi Jaiswal engages in fiery exchange with Mitchell Starc

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Australian spearhead Mitchell Starc were involved in a fiery battle during the second session on day two of the first Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.

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November 24, 2024
Guwahati to host FMSCI National Rally Sprint Championship on Sunday
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Guwahati to host FMSCI National Rally Sprint Championship on Sunday

The FMSCI Indian National Rally Sprint Championship (INRSC) for two-wheelers will make its way to Guwahati for the East Zone round on Sunday.

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November 24, 2024
IPL auction: PBKS, RCB arrive as fattest cats; Pant, Iyer, Rahul among hot cakes
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IPL auction: PBKS, RCB arrive as fattest cats; Pant, Iyer, Rahul among hot cakes

It's that time of the year again! The IPL mega-auction, set to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for the next couple of days will witness all the 10 franchises going all out in the fiercest of bidding wars to complete their squads, at least for the next three seasons.

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November 24, 2024
Jaiswal, Rahul dominate Australia as India take firm control of Perth Test
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Jaiswal, Rahul dominate Australia as India take firm control of Perth Test

Openers post 172-run stand to put India in command as visitors take a lead of 218 runs on second day

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November 24, 2024
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NEUFC forward Ajaraie is ISL Player of the Month

NorthEast United FC forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie has been named the Indian Super League (ISL) Player of the Month for October 2024.

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November 24, 2024
ISL: Goal fest on cards as Chennaiyin FC visit Kerala Blasters' stronghold
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ISL: Goal fest on cards as Chennaiyin FC visit Kerala Blasters' stronghold

A long-standing and fascinating southern rivalry will reawaken when Kerala Blasters FC and Chennaiyin FC go against each other at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Sunday.

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November 24, 2024
Santosh Trophy: Odisha rout Chhattisgarh, enter final rounds
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Santosh Trophy: Odisha rout Chhattisgarh, enter final rounds

Odisha qualified for the final rounds of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy from Group F qualifiers when they defeated Chhattisgarh 4-1 at the GNDU Sports Complex on Saturday.

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November 24, 2024
ISL: 10-man NorthEast United FC ride early burst to defeat Punjab FC, cement spot among top three
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ISL: 10-man NorthEast United FC ride early burst to defeat Punjab FC, cement spot among top three

NorthEast United FC scored a terrific 2-1 victory against Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi as an early burst by their frontline paved the way for the Highlanders to grab three points from this encounter in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 tonight.

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November 24, 2024
Gerardo Martino steps down as Inter Miami coach
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Gerardo Martino steps down as Inter Miami coach

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo \"Tata\" Martino has officially stepped down from his position, citing personal reasons, saying that it was an \"honor to work at such a special club\", leaving the club to its most successful period in history.

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November 24, 2024
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich ride Kane hattrick to thrash Augsburg
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Bundesliga: Bayern Munich ride Kane hattrick to thrash Augsburg

England star leads the way as former European champions register 3-0 win to increase lead atop Bundesliga points table

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November 24, 2024
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav performs Bhoomi Pujan of hi-tech Gaushala in Bhopal
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Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav performs Bhoomi Pujan of hi-tech Gaushala in Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav performed the ground-breaking ceremony of the state's hi-tech Gaushala being constructed in Bhopal on Saturday.

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November 24, 2024
HP Tourism Development Corporation employees demand govt aid to prevent hotel closures
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HP Tourism Development Corporation employees demand govt aid to prevent hotel closures

The Employees Union of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) vehemently criticised the response provided by the corporation's officials in the Himachal Pradesh High Court regarding its financial status, revenue, and occupancy.

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November 24, 2024
'India leads world in science, innovation research'
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'India leads world in science, innovation research'

From being led in science and innovative research, India is today in a position to lead others across the world, proven by recent success stories accomplished under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including space sector, biotechnology and vaccine breakthroughs.

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November 24, 2024
Himachal govt to consider ranking of colleges: CM Sukhu
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Himachal govt to consider ranking of colleges: CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh on Saturday said the government was considering ranking the colleges of the state.

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November 24, 2024
Jarange-Patil's pro-Maratha reservation cry fails to hamper MahaYuti's performance
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Jarange-Patil's pro-Maratha reservation cry fails to hamper MahaYuti's performance

Pro-Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, despite his repeated calls to his supporters to vote against BJP, failed to create magic, especially in 46 Assembly seats of Marathwada.

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November 24, 2024
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Shah proposes 5-yr plan to boost financial capacity of sugar mills

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has proposed a comprehensive five-year plan aimed at boosting the financial capacity of sugar mills, with a target of increasing their funding to 25,000 crore.

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November 24, 2024
'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity important words in Constitution'
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'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity important words in Constitution'

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday praised Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla who accompanied him in Haryana's Sonipat during the inauguration of India's first Constitution Museum.

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November 24, 2024
Indian Navy strengthens fleet with induction of sixth missile-cum-ammunition barge
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Indian Navy strengthens fleet with induction of sixth missile-cum-ammunition barge

In a step to bolster its operational capabilities, the Indian Navy formally inducted the sixth Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, LSAM 12 (Yard 80), during a ceremony held today at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.

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November 24, 2024
NDA shines through in Assam bypolls
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NDA shines through in Assam bypolls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won five assembly seats in the by-elections in Assam, with a sixth one in Meghalaya in Tura won by ruling NPP.

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November 24, 2024
Meghalaya bypoll: CM's wife and NPP's Mehtab Chandee wins by more than 4,500 votes
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Meghalaya bypoll: CM's wife and NPP's Mehtab Chandee wins by more than 4,500 votes

The ruling dispensation National People's Party (NPP) has won the by-election from the Gambegre assembly seat by breaching the Congress bastion.

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November 24, 2024
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Maharashtra poll results exemplify PM Modi's agenda for a Viksit Bharat: N-ECMS

Chief Ministers of four BJP-ruled governments in northeastern states-Assam, Tripura, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh-congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top party leaders and workers for the stellar performance of BJP and MahaYuti in Maharashtra Assembly elections.

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November 24, 2024
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BJP mocks Sanjay Raut's allegation that 'something's fishy'

BJP leader Pravin Darekar, who proposed the name of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra chief minister, ridiculed senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's reaction to the BJP-backed Mahayuti's landslide victory, shortly after Raut questioned the role of electronic voting machines in the assembly poll results declared on Saturday.

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November 24, 2024
After massive win, Shinde silent on who will be next Maha CM
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After massive win, Shinde silent on who will be next Maha CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Saturday thanked voters for the landslide Mahayuti victory during the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections.

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November 24, 2024