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WorldPhoto: Amar UjalaIn Vidisha district's Nateran tehsil, Madhya Pradesh, a unique tradition is observed on Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Unlike the rest of India where effigies of Ravana are burned symbolizing the victory of good over evil, in Ravan village, Ravana is not burned. The village showcases a distinct form of faith where marriages do not take place without Ravana's presence.
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TechnologyPhoto: HT BusinessOn October 20, Apple’s Magic Mouse celebrates 17 years since its 2009 debut as the world’s first multi-touch mouse. It introduced wireless use, laser tracking, and gesture-based controls, distinguishing itself from predecessors like the Mighty Mouse. Despite competition from Logitech and Microsoft, the Magic Mouse remains unique for its precision and finger swipe gestures, highlighting Apple's long history in computing innovation.
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BusinessPhoto: Deccan HeraldElon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, pledged to donate one share of SpaceX stock to each of the 72 million children in the United States. Musk described this as the first of many such gifts. Despite the stock's recent stagnation since its June IPO, SpaceX holds billions in US government contracts and aims to increase revenue from under $19 billion in 2023 to $1 trillion by 2030. The donation would cost Musk about $10.5 billion, slightly reducing his net worth.
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PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost WorldIn an exclusive interview with Network18, the US Secretary of State stated that despite differences, Washington must maintain ties with Pakistan. He explained that engagement with Pakistan could help discourage activities that concern India, emphasizing the US opposition to terrorism while seeking diplomatic solutions.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio described his relationship with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as "great" and "positive and solid." In an interview, Rubio said they have met at least a dozen times over the past year and a half and always meet whenever they are in the same city for conferences or gatherings. Their close ties have helped navigate sensitive issues.
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WorldPhoto: Hindu WorldAn attack by militants affiliated with the Islamic State in Sahel Province (ISSP) killed 48 people in Mali's Menaka region on the night of October 18-19, 2026. The victims included children and the elderly. The attackers targeted camps of the Daoussahak community, accusing them of revealing ISSP positions to the Malian army amid ongoing drone strikes. ISSP faces competition from Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam in the area.
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Amar Ujala··Vidisha
Photo: Amar UjalaIn Vidisha district's Nateran tehsil, Madhya Pradesh, a unique tradition is observed on Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Unlike the rest of India where effigies of Ravana are burned symbolizing the victory of good over evil, in Ravan village, Ravana is not burned. The village showcases a distinct form of faith where marriages do not take place without Ravana's presence.
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