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Author Divya Prakash Dubey Credits Lucknow for His Stories

Author Divya Prakash Dubey, whose book Musafir Cafe was adapted for OTT, reflects on how Lucknow deeply influences his storytelling. He shares that the city and his experiences there, including his schooling and first job, form the emotional core of his work. Dubey recalls the support from his local community and how the city’s atmosphere inspired his protagonist’s restlessness at Charbagh railway station.

HT Entertainment··Lucknow

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PoliticsPhoto: DNA India

S Jaishankar Calls War Anywhere a Threat to Global Peace

On UN Day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted that war anywhere threatens peace everywhere, citing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. Speaking at the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan in Delhi, he emphasized dialogue and diplomacy as the only solutions. Jaishankar noted the global impact on societies and economies and affirmed India's commitment to peace efforts and international cooperation.

DNA India··Delhi

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PoliticsPhoto: Amar Ujala

NCP Demands Finance Department from CM Fadnavis, Denies Cabinet Reshuffle

Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal said on Sunday that an NCP delegation met Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to demand the finance department. Bhujbal denied rumors of a cabinet reshuffle. The delegation included Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar and senior leaders Sunil Tatkare and Prafull Patel. The finance department is currently with CM Fadnavis, though it was previously held by late Ajit Pawar of NCP.

Amar Ujala··Mumbai

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Ajinkya Rahane Excludes Kohli, Rohit, Bumrah from All-Time Test XI

Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane selected his all-time Test playing XI, surprisingly excluding prominent players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah. Despite sharing the dressing room with them for years, Rahane did not include these stars in his chosen team, sparking discussions among cricket fans and experts.

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PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan Times

Ex-SC Judge Sanjay Kaul Says Collegium Faces Political Pressure

Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul states in his upcoming memoir that the collegium system is not free from political influence despite aiming to keep politics out of judicial appointments. He highlights the government's resentment over the 2015 scrapping of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) as shaping its interactions with the judiciary. Kaul critiques the informal appointment process and warns against seeking government approval before judicial deliberation.

Hindustan Times·

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TechnologyPhoto: News18 Tech

Why More Families Are Choosing Shared Tablets

Shared tablets are becoming popular in many homes as they serve multiple family members for different purposes. Children use them for online classes, parents for recipes, grandparents for video calls, and everyone for entertainment like cricket highlights. Shared tablets are often more affordable and have larger screens suitable for elders and kids. Popular models include Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ and Redmi Pad 2, offering features like large screens, good RAM, and connectivity options.

News18 Tech·

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