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WorldPhoto: TOI WorldThe former Island Inn on Ocracoke Island, built in 1901, has been restored by local residents and the Ocracoke Preservation Society. The historic building now serves as a community and cultural center, hosting educational programs and gatherings. Renovations enhanced its safety and flood resilience, preventing redevelopment and preserving its heritage.
TOI World··Ocracoke Island
BusinessPhoto: TOI WorldA rare 14-karat gold LEGO Bionicle Kanohi Hau mask was found in a donated jewellery bag at a Goodwill store in Pennsylvania. Initially priced at $14.95, the mask attracted collector bids and sold for $18,101 in March 2024. Only 30 of these masks were made in 2001, making it a highly valuable collector's item.
TOI World··Pennsylvania
EntertainmentPhoto: Deccan HeraldDrag culture in India has become a significant form of queer expression, blending exaggerated gender performances with comedy, dance, and social commentary. Delhi-based drag artist SICKK describes drag as a source of hope and happiness for queer individuals. Drag artists create theatrical personas, often reversing gender stereotypes, and their performances foster creativity and community within and beyond the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
Deccan Herald··Delhi
WorldPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe obbattu, also known as holige in Karnataka, is a festive sweet similar to Maharashtra’s puran poli and Tamil Nadu’s poli. Its origins trace back to 12th-century King Someshwara’s Manasollasa, which mentions wheat flour cakes with various fillings. Historical texts like Lokopakara and Soopa Shastra document its evolution, with the term holige appearing after the 16th century. Variations like mandige, hurige, and suruli holige are also noted.
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EntertainmentPhoto: News18Hi EntertainmentNidhi Jha, who began her acting career on television with popular shows like 'Balika Vadhu,' is celebrating her 38th birthday. She gained major fame in Bhojpuri cinema after featuring in Pawan Singh's hit song 'Luliya Ka Mangele,' earning her the nickname 'Luliya.' Today, she is counted among the top actresses in the Bhojpuri industry.
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SportsPhoto: TOI WorldMike Madden invested $1.5 million to restore Fighter's Heaven, the historic training camp founded by Muhammad Ali in 1972. After years of neglect, the camp was bought in 2016 for $520,000 and reopened to the public in June 2019. Pennsylvania’s State Historic Preservation Office praised its cultural significance.
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TOI World··Ocracoke Island
Photo: TOI WorldThe former Island Inn on Ocracoke Island, built in 1901, has been restored by local residents and the Ocracoke Preservation Society. The historic building now serves as a community and cultural center, hosting educational programs and gatherings. Renovations enhanced its safety and flood resilience, preventing redevelopment and preserving its heritage.
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