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Blood-Tainted Ice Cubes and the Madras Famine of 1876-78

In colonial Madras, British elites enjoyed Scotch whisky chilled with ice imported from New England, stored at the Ice House in Triplicane. However, the ice trade involved harsh labor by Scheduled Caste workers who cut and handled the ice under brutal conditions. Tamil writer Jeyamohan's novel Vellai Yaanai highlights this exploitation amid the Great Madras Famine of 1876-78, which devastated the region.

The Hindu··Chennai

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Politics

Ex-Army Major Nidal Hasan to be Executed by Firing Squad on Dec 3

Former Army Major Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad on December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, for the 2009 shooting that killed 13 soldiers and injured 32. The execution, announced by Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle, is the first by the US military in over 60 years. Hasan was convicted in 2013 of premeditated murder and attempted murder charges related to the attack.

Firstpost World··Fort Hood

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Entertainment

Ruhaanika Dhawan Shares Impact of Lockdown Weight Gain and Body-Shaming at 11

Ruhaanika Dhawan, known for her role in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, revealed how gaining weight during the lockdown at age 11 led to body-shaming comments that affected her deeply. Before the pandemic, she was an active competitive swimmer. The sudden lifestyle change during lockdown altered her relationship with her body, which she recently discussed in an interview.

HT Entertainment·

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Politics

Delhi Police Boost Security Ahead of CJP's Jantar Mantar March Request

Delhi Police increased security near Parliament Street police station, Sansad, and Tolstoy Marg ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) visit to seek permission for a protest march at Jantar Mantar on October 10. The CJP demands Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. Police have barricaded key areas and deployed body cameras to monitor the situation.

Hindustan Times··Delhi

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Business

Chandigarh High-Rise May Be Named After Salman Khan

A new residential project in Chandigarh may be named after Bollywood star Salman Khan, with three potential names registered: SK Towers, The Salman Towers, and Salman Khan Towers. The project, expected to be larger than a typical residential tower with modern amenities, could resemble a township. Details and the final name will be announced in Mumbai on Thursday. The project involves two real estate firms, one local and one overseas.

News18 Movies··Chandigarh

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World

Sun Transit 2026: Career Growth for Aries, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius from Oct 17

According to Vedic astrology, the Sun will transit into Libra on October 17, 2026, at 7:57 PM and remain there until November 15, 7:48 PM. This transit will positively impact Aries, Leo, Libra, and Sagittarius signs. Aries natives may see job promotions and financial gains. Leo individuals will experience career growth, business benefits, and gains from paternal property. Libra and Sagittarius effects were also noted by astrologer Pandit Dhananjay Pandey.

Prabhat Khabar·

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