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Is Upgrading to an SSD Worth It for a Two-Year-Old Laptop?

A two-year-old laptop that boots slowly, freezes with multiple browser tabs, and has constant fan noise may not be broken but limited by its storage drive. Upgrading to a faster, larger SSD can significantly improve performance and cost less than a new laptop. This upgrade depends on having the right slot. The article lists affordable SSD options like the Consistent S6 512GB SATA SSD priced at Rs. 4,970, suitable for laptops with 2.5-inch bays.

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Student Movement Challenges Vucic's 12-Year Rule in Serbia Election

Serbia faces a crucial parliamentary election as the Student List, born from anti-corruption protests, challenges Aleksandar Vucic's 12-year rule. The movement gained momentum after a deadly infrastructure collapse in Novi Sad on November 1, 2024, blamed on corruption. This election marks the biggest threat to Vucic since his Serbian Progressive Party took power in 2012, with widespread public outrage fueling the campaign.

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Ramayana Film Gains Huge Advance Booking 11 Days Before Release

Nitesh Tiwari's film 'Ramayana Part 1' is receiving a strong response with advance bookings starting 11 days before its release. The highly awaited movie will premiere in theaters on November 5. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the film has generated significant excitement among audiences, including international fans showing love for Ram and Sita.

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Irdai Extends Feedback Deadline for Insurance Distribution Reforms

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has extended the deadline for submitting feedback on its proposed insurance distribution reforms from October 25 to October 31, 2026. The consultation paper suggests lower expense of management limits and specific commission caps for insurers, with separate limits for individual and corporate distributors. Over 650 comments have been received so far.

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Shilpa Rao's Mic Cut Off at Bollywood Music Project Concert

At the 10th-anniversary Bollywood Music Project held on October 24, 2026, in Mumbai's Jio World Gardens, singer Shilpa Rao's microphone stopped working during her performance. Despite the technical issue and a delayed start, she continued singing without a mic, supported by the audience and joined by singer Rish for a duet. The incident sparked discussions about the event's management.

News18 Movies··Mumbai

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Tiger Shroff Sells Luxury Apartment Days After Mumbai Shooting

Actor Tiger Shroff sold his luxury apartment in Mumbai's Khar West area for ₹9 crore, just four days after surviving a shooting incident in Juhu on October 18, 2026. He had bought the property in 2018 for ₹7.61 crore. The 1,291 sq ft apartment on the ninth floor of Rustamji Paramount D Co-operative Housing Society includes two covered parking spaces and incurred a ₹54 lakh stamp duty on sale.

Aaj Tak··Mumbai

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