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‘The Odyssey’ box office collection Day 4: Christopher Nolan’s epic starring Matt Damon crosses Rs 80 crore mark in India, despite sharp dip on first Monday

‘The Odyssey’ box office collection Day 4: Christopher Nolan’s epic starring Matt Damon crosses Rs 80 crore mark in India, despite sharp dip on first Monday

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The Odyssey box office collection Day 4: Christopher Nolan’s epic starring Matt Damon crosses Rs 80 crore mark at Indian box office, despite sharp dip on first MondayChristopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ witnessed the expected weekday slowdown at the Indian box office on its first Monday.Starring Matt Damon in the lead role, the epic fantasy adventure…

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Defence ministry invites firms to design, develop airship-based high-altitude pseudo sats under Rs 15,000cr program

Defence ministry invites firms to design, develop airship-based high-altitude pseudo sats under Rs 15,000cr program

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NEW DELHI: The defence ministry has invited domestic aerospace firms to design and develop Airship-based High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (AS-HAPS) under a Rs 15,000-crore program for the Indian Air Force to provide persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) at significantly lower cost than satellites.HAPS are pseudo satellites that hover in the stratosphere at 20 km…

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Meet Sarah Kendzior: The bestselling author who traded her writing desk for a -an-hour garden centre job and found unexpected joy | World News

Meet Sarah Kendzior: The bestselling author who traded her writing desk for a $17-an-hour garden centre job and found unexpected joy | World News

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For many people, taking a minimum-wage or part-time job is often seen as a last resort. But for Sarah Kendzior, a 48-year-old American author and journalist, working at a local garden centre became far more than a way to supplement her income. Earning $17 (£12.50) an hour, she discovered a renewed sense of purpose, community…

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Warren Buffett credits luck for his 7 billion net worth: ‘If my father had been a plumber, I would not have’

Warren Buffett credits luck for his $147 billion net worth: ‘If my father had been a plumber, I would not have’

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Warren Buffett credits luck for his $147 billion net worth: ‘If my father had been a plumber, I would not have’ Legendary investor Warren Buffett has spent nearly nine decades building one of the world’s greatest investing empires. Yet the billionaire insists that his extraordinary success is due as much to luck as it is…

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SRINAGAR: A heavy spell of rainfall Monday morning inundated Srinagar’s Lal Chowk, the city’s iconic square that has emerged as a major tourist attraction since the abrogation of Article 370.Images of a flooded Lal Chowk and the clock tower were widely circulated on social media, with netizens mocking the govt over the alleged failure of the drainage system in the city.Several other parts of Srinagar also witnessed waterlogging, with many questioning Srinagar’s Smart City infrastructure project.Officials of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) said the capital city’s drainage system was overwhelmed by the intensity of the rainfall. “It was a heavy downpour for nearly two hours,” an official said, adding that dewatering pumps were deployed to clear waterlogged areas.The explanation, though, was shot down by many.“The idea of a Smart City is to employ technologies, data and intelligent systems to improve efficiency, sustainability, quality of life and resource management with the approval of the citizens. Smart City Srinagar was based on contextless, soulless and photoshopped images,” said Hakim Sameer Hamdani, a conservation architect. “We need to have a way to manage run-off water from the road and ideally that should be treated and used to recharge groundwater. But there is no proper and integrated system,” Hamdani said.SMC officials, however, said all works sanctioned under the Srinagar Smart City project, which began in April 2017, were completed.Last month, the Omar Abdullah cabinet raised concerns about the award of contracts and the implementation of projects under the Smart City initiative. His govt ordered an external audit on the “failure of the Srinagar Smart City” project.On Monday, the CM said a brief spell of rain flooded large parts of the city, including Lal Chowk, indicating that the drainage system failed. “They are saying they have completed the smart city project. Our govt wants to know what has been achieved so far,” he said.Last year, the ministry of housing and urban affairs told the Lok Sabha that under the Union territory’s Smart Cities portfolio, Srinagar was to complete 161 projects at Rs 3,634 crore.Meanwhile, the IMD Director Mukhtar Ahmad said that widespread rain will continue across Kashmir for the next three days with a risk of landslides and flash floods, asking people to remain vigilant and avoid venturing near hill slopes, rivers and streams.Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha reviewed the situation following heavy rains, flash floods and landslides in several districts, mostly in Rajouri and Poonch districts, as death toll climbed to 17 people with several still missing due to flash floods.The govt has already extended school holidays up to July 23 and Shri Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended from July 19, both from Baltal and Pahalgam routes.“I spoke to senior officials today to assess the impact of heavy rains, flash floods and landslides. I am deeply saddened by the loss of two lives in Doda, and my heart goes out to their families. Emergency teams, including NDRF, SDRF, J&K Police and the Army, are deployed and on high alert in vulnerable areas. Key roads in Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi and Udhampur have been reopened, and work to restore water supplies in several areas is ongoing. Field teams have also been directed to urgently evaluate damage to houses and public infrastructure,” he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNTA Calls Viral NEET-UG OMR Sheets Fake, Warns Of Strict Legal ActionProtesters React As CJP’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ March Draws Thousands | Jantar Mantar’Women Were Beaten Like Animals’: CJP Protesters After ‘Lathi-Charge’ By RAF, Delhi PoliceCJP Claims Wangchuk’s Wife Assaulted; Amit Shah Meets Dharmendra Pradhan Amid CJP Sansad MarchJP Nadda To Meet CJP Leaders As Centre Initiates Dialogue Amid Parliament MarchSonam Wangchuk’s Latest Hunger Strike Note Shifts Focus To Accountability, Parliament AssuranceDelhi Metro Closes Five Stations, Police Block CJP’s Parliament March Amid Massive SecurityCentre To Introduce Bill Making Insult To Vande Mataram A Criminal OffenceDelhi Police Warns Against CJP’s Parliament March; Says No Permission Granted, Legal Action Likely’Strictly Prohibited’: Delhi Police Invokes Section 163, Issues Warning Over CJP’s Sansad March123PhotostoriesFrom having no work for three years after quitting Sasural Simar Ka to wife Dipika Kakar supporting him financially; When Shoaib Ibrahim spoke about his struggles, career and lifeThere are four strains of dengue, and recovering from one doesn’t protect you from the others: Is a single vaccine enough?Weekly Tarot Predictions from July 20 to July 26, 2026 for your birth dateLoved ‘The Odyssey’? Here are the best movies adapted from great epics that deserve a spot on your watchlist5 purple animals from around the world that prove nature loves every colourKatrina Kaif skips the bling and still wins best-dressed in Rs 24K birthday looks7 air-fryer egg dishes for a protein-rich dinnerBest time travel web series to watch: ‘Dark’, ‘Outlander’, ’12 Monkeys’ and more sci-fi masterpiecesWhy are some wine bottles sealed with corkBTS set the FIFA 2026 World Cup halftime stage on fire with red devils-inspired fashion123Hot PicksSylvester StalloneSteve JobsUS import pricesClint EastwoodDelhi Metro stationsJantar MantarKylie JennersCJP Parliament marchNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingRajasthan RapeLucknow Jawahar Bhawan FireWeather TomorrowCJP ProtestSonam WangchukNEET Paper LeakJoseph VijayAbhishek BanerjeeIshowspeedIran war

SRINAGAR: A heavy spell of rainfall Monday morning inundated Srinagar’s Lal Chowk, the city’s iconic square that has emerged as a major tourist attraction since the abrogation of Article 370.Images of a flooded Lal Chowk and the clock tower were widely circulated on social media, with netizens mocking the govt over the alleged failure of the drainage system in the city.Several other parts of Srinagar also witnessed waterlogging, with many questioning Srinagar’s Smart City infrastructure project.Officials of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) said the capital city’s drainage system was overwhelmed by the intensity of the rainfall. “It was a heavy downpour for nearly two hours,” an official said, adding that dewatering pumps were deployed to clear waterlogged areas.The explanation, though, was shot down by many.“The idea of a Smart City is to employ technologies, data and intelligent systems to improve efficiency, sustainability, quality of life and resource management with the approval of the citizens. Smart City Srinagar was based on contextless, soulless and photoshopped images,” said Hakim Sameer Hamdani, a conservation architect. “We need to have a way to manage run-off water from the road and ideally that should be treated and used to recharge groundwater. But there is no proper and integrated system,” Hamdani said.SMC officials, however, said all works sanctioned under the Srinagar Smart City project, which began in April 2017, were completed.Last month, the Omar Abdullah cabinet raised concerns about the award of contracts and the implementation of projects under the Smart City initiative. His govt ordered an external audit on the “failure of the Srinagar Smart City” project.On Monday, the CM said a brief spell of rain flooded large parts of the city, including Lal Chowk, indicating that the drainage system failed. “They are saying they have completed the smart city project. Our govt wants to know what has been achieved so far,” he said.Last year, the ministry of housing and urban affairs told the Lok Sabha that under the Union territory’s Smart Cities portfolio, Srinagar was to complete 161 projects at Rs 3,634 crore.Meanwhile, the IMD Director Mukhtar Ahmad said that widespread rain will continue across Kashmir for the next three days with a risk of landslides and flash floods, asking people to remain vigilant and avoid venturing near hill slopes, rivers and streams.Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha reviewed the situation following heavy rains, flash floods and landslides in several districts, mostly in Rajouri and Poonch districts, as death toll climbed to 17 people with several still missing due to flash floods.The govt has already extended school holidays up to July 23 and Shri Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended from July 19, both from Baltal and Pahalgam routes.“I spoke to senior officials today to assess the impact of heavy rains, flash floods and landslides. I am deeply saddened by the loss of two lives in Doda, and my heart goes out to their families. Emergency teams, including NDRF, SDRF, J&K Police and the Army, are deployed and on high alert in vulnerable areas. Key roads in Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi and Udhampur have been reopened, and work to restore water supplies in several areas is ongoing. Field teams have also been directed to urgently evaluate damage to houses and public infrastructure,” he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNTA Calls Viral NEET-UG OMR Sheets Fake, Warns Of Strict Legal ActionProtesters React As CJP’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ March Draws Thousands | Jantar Mantar’Women Were Beaten Like Animals’: CJP Protesters After ‘Lathi-Charge’ By RAF, Delhi PoliceCJP Claims Wangchuk’s Wife Assaulted; Amit Shah Meets Dharmendra Pradhan Amid CJP Sansad MarchJP Nadda To Meet CJP Leaders As Centre Initiates Dialogue Amid Parliament MarchSonam Wangchuk’s Latest Hunger Strike Note Shifts Focus To Accountability, Parliament AssuranceDelhi Metro Closes Five Stations, Police Block CJP’s Parliament March Amid Massive SecurityCentre To Introduce Bill Making Insult To Vande Mataram A Criminal OffenceDelhi Police Warns Against CJP’s Parliament March; Says No Permission Granted, Legal Action Likely’Strictly Prohibited’: Delhi Police Invokes Section 163, Issues Warning Over CJP’s Sansad March123PhotostoriesFrom having no work for three years after quitting Sasural Simar Ka to wife Dipika Kakar supporting him financially; When Shoaib Ibrahim spoke about his struggles, career and lifeThere are four strains of dengue, and recovering from one doesn’t protect you from the others: Is a single vaccine enough?Weekly Tarot Predictions from July 20 to July 26, 2026 for your birth dateLoved ‘The Odyssey’? Here are the best movies adapted from great epics that deserve a spot on your watchlist5 purple animals from around the world that prove nature loves every colourKatrina Kaif skips the bling and still wins best-dressed in Rs 24K birthday looks7 air-fryer egg dishes for a protein-rich dinnerBest time travel web series to watch: ‘Dark’, ‘Outlander’, ’12 Monkeys’ and more sci-fi masterpiecesWhy are some wine bottles sealed with corkBTS set the FIFA 2026 World Cup halftime stage on fire with red devils-inspired fashion123Hot PicksSylvester StalloneSteve JobsUS import pricesClint EastwoodDelhi Metro stationsJantar MantarKylie JennersCJP Parliament marchNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingRajasthan RapeLucknow Jawahar Bhawan FireWeather TomorrowCJP ProtestSonam WangchukNEET Paper LeakJoseph VijayAbhishek BanerjeeIshowspeedIran war

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SRINAGAR: A heavy spell of rainfall Monday morning inundated Srinagar’s Lal Chowk, the city’s iconic square that has emerged as a major tourist attraction since the abrogation of Article 370.Images of a flooded Lal Chowk and the clock tower were widely circulated on social media, with netizens mocking the govt over the alleged failure of…

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‘Ramayana’ trailer reviews: Siddharth Anand, Atlee, and others hail director Nitesh Tiwari’s epic starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash as ‘SPECTACULAR’

‘Ramayana’ trailer reviews: Siddharth Anand, Atlee, and others hail director Nitesh Tiwari’s epic starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash as ‘SPECTACULAR’

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The first reactions to Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited ‘Ramayana’ trailer are slowly trickling in, and they are overwhelmingly positive.Ahead of the global release of the ‘Ramayana’ trailer, several filmmakers and industry insiders who attended a special screenings in New Delhi and Mumbai, have praised the film’s scale, visual effects and performances, calling it a ‘landmark moment’…

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“There was real anxiety”: Taylor Swift was reportedly concerned about Blake Lively drama before tying the knot with Travis Kelce

“There was real anxiety”: Taylor Swift was reportedly concerned about Blake Lively drama before tying the knot with Travis Kelce

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Taylor Swift was reportedly concerned about Blake Lively drama before tying the knot with Travis Kelce.(Image via Getty Images) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just had the wedding of the year in New York City’s Madison Square Garden but all eyes remain on how the billionaire pop star refused to invite two of her former…

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SRINAGAR: NC’s protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday, led by party president Farooq Abdullah and CM Omar Abdullah, seeking restoration of statehood, drew scathing criticism from other political parties in J&K.While BJP accused the CM and his ministers of being away from the UT even as flash floods wreaked havoc, PDP said the sit-in was completely eclipsed by the CJP protest and asked Omar to emulate Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk.“When floods have affected both Jammu and Kashmir regions, the govt should have been here with the people. The protest could have been postponed,” BJP spokesperson Sajid Yousuf Shah said, adding: “The CM should have stayed here along with his ministers to supervise relief efforts instead of attending a show in Delhi.”PDP’s Iltija Mufti described the NC protest as a “lacklustre, deliberately understated and soft-pedalled” one-day event. Her party’s Waheed Parra said the governing party should learn from Wangchuk, who mobilised youths and saw thousands rally in solidarity over the NEET issue. A man without the machinery of govt built a movement, while J&K govt with all the machinery had struggled to build one, he added.However, CPM legislator M Y Tarigami expressed full support to the NC protest. “Its purpose is to remind the Govt of India to fulfil its repeated assurances regarding the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNTA Calls Viral NEET-UG OMR Sheets Fake, Warns Of Strict Legal ActionProtesters React As CJP’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ March Draws Thousands | Jantar Mantar’Women Were Beaten Like Animals’: CJP Protesters After ‘Lathi-Charge’ By RAF, Delhi PoliceCJP Claims Wangchuk’s Wife Assaulted; Amit Shah Meets Dharmendra Pradhan Amid CJP Sansad MarchJP Nadda To Meet CJP Leaders As Centre Initiates Dialogue Amid Parliament MarchSonam Wangchuk’s Latest Hunger Strike Note Shifts Focus To Accountability, Parliament AssuranceDelhi Metro Closes Five Stations, Police Block CJP’s Parliament March Amid Massive SecurityCentre To Introduce Bill Making Insult To Vande Mataram A Criminal OffenceDelhi Police Warns Against CJP’s Parliament March; Says No Permission Granted, Legal Action Likely’Strictly Prohibited’: Delhi Police Invokes Section 163, Issues Warning Over CJP’s Sansad March123PhotostoriesFrom having no work for three years after quitting Sasural Simar Ka to wife Dipika Kakar supporting him financially; When Shoaib Ibrahim spoke about his struggles, career and lifeThere are four strains of dengue, and recovering from one doesn’t protect you from the others: Is a single vaccine enough?Weekly Tarot Predictions from July 20 to July 26, 2026 for your birth dateLoved ‘The Odyssey’? Here are the best movies adapted from great epics that deserve a spot on your watchlist5 purple animals from around the world that prove nature loves every colourKatrina Kaif skips the bling and still wins best-dressed in Rs 24K birthday looks7 air-fryer egg dishes for a protein-rich dinnerBest time travel web series to watch: ‘Dark’, ‘Outlander’, ’12 Monkeys’ and more sci-fi masterpiecesWhy are some wine bottles sealed with corkBTS set the FIFA 2026 World Cup halftime stage on fire with red devils-inspired fashion123Hot PicksSylvester StalloneSteve JobsUS import pricesClint EastwoodDelhi Metro stationsJantar MantarKylie JennersCJP Parliament marchNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingRajasthan RapeLucknow Jawahar Bhawan FireWeather TomorrowCJP ProtestSonam WangchukNEET Paper LeakJoseph VijayAbhishek BanerjeeIshowspeedIran war

SRINAGAR: NC’s protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday, led by party president Farooq Abdullah and CM Omar Abdullah, seeking restoration of statehood, drew scathing criticism from other political parties in J&K.While BJP accused the CM and his ministers of being away from the UT even as flash floods wreaked havoc, PDP said the sit-in was completely eclipsed by the CJP protest and asked Omar to emulate Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk.“When floods have affected both Jammu and Kashmir regions, the govt should have been here with the people. The protest could have been postponed,” BJP spokesperson Sajid Yousuf Shah said, adding: “The CM should have stayed here along with his ministers to supervise relief efforts instead of attending a show in Delhi.”PDP’s Iltija Mufti described the NC protest as a “lacklustre, deliberately understated and soft-pedalled” one-day event. Her party’s Waheed Parra said the governing party should learn from Wangchuk, who mobilised youths and saw thousands rally in solidarity over the NEET issue. A man without the machinery of govt built a movement, while J&K govt with all the machinery had struggled to build one, he added.However, CPM legislator M Y Tarigami expressed full support to the NC protest. “Its purpose is to remind the Govt of India to fulfil its repeated assurances regarding the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNTA Calls Viral NEET-UG OMR Sheets Fake, Warns Of Strict Legal ActionProtesters React As CJP’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ March Draws Thousands | Jantar Mantar’Women Were Beaten Like Animals’: CJP Protesters After ‘Lathi-Charge’ By RAF, Delhi PoliceCJP Claims Wangchuk’s Wife Assaulted; Amit Shah Meets Dharmendra Pradhan Amid CJP Sansad MarchJP Nadda To Meet CJP Leaders As Centre Initiates Dialogue Amid Parliament MarchSonam Wangchuk’s Latest Hunger Strike Note Shifts Focus To Accountability, Parliament AssuranceDelhi Metro Closes Five Stations, Police Block CJP’s Parliament March Amid Massive SecurityCentre To Introduce Bill Making Insult To Vande Mataram A Criminal OffenceDelhi Police Warns Against CJP’s Parliament March; Says No Permission Granted, Legal Action Likely’Strictly Prohibited’: Delhi Police Invokes Section 163, Issues Warning Over CJP’s Sansad March123PhotostoriesFrom having no work for three years after quitting Sasural Simar Ka to wife Dipika Kakar supporting him financially; When Shoaib Ibrahim spoke about his struggles, career and lifeThere are four strains of dengue, and recovering from one doesn’t protect you from the others: Is a single vaccine enough?Weekly Tarot Predictions from July 20 to July 26, 2026 for your birth dateLoved ‘The Odyssey’? Here are the best movies adapted from great epics that deserve a spot on your watchlist5 purple animals from around the world that prove nature loves every colourKatrina Kaif skips the bling and still wins best-dressed in Rs 24K birthday looks7 air-fryer egg dishes for a protein-rich dinnerBest time travel web series to watch: ‘Dark’, ‘Outlander’, ’12 Monkeys’ and more sci-fi masterpiecesWhy are some wine bottles sealed with corkBTS set the FIFA 2026 World Cup halftime stage on fire with red devils-inspired fashion123Hot PicksSylvester StalloneSteve JobsUS import pricesClint EastwoodDelhi Metro stationsJantar MantarKylie JennersCJP Parliament marchNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingRajasthan RapeLucknow Jawahar Bhawan FireWeather TomorrowCJP ProtestSonam WangchukNEET Paper LeakJoseph VijayAbhishek BanerjeeIshowspeedIran war

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SRINAGAR: NC’s protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday, led by party president Farooq Abdullah and CM Omar Abdullah, seeking restoration of statehood, drew scathing criticism from other political parties in J&K.While BJP accused the CM and his ministers of being away from the UT even as flash floods wreaked havoc, PDP said…

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Daily Nadi Horoscope for Virgo (21st July 2026): Review your finances with a clear head

Daily Nadi Horoscope for Virgo (21st July 2026): Review your finances with a clear head

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The day starts with the Moon placed in the sign of Libra, making for a harmonious atmosphere for discussions. Virgo natives may become clearer about commercial planning, budgeting and business-related decisions. What to Do Today Take this day to carefully review your finances with a clear head. Check income, outgoings, payments, savings and any money…

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Inspiring story of the day: “Mum, it’s OK. One day I will be very rich. I’ll buy a cookie factory so I can eat whenever I want” – How Neymar Jr turned childhood poverty into football greatness

Inspiring story of the day: “Mum, it’s OK. One day I will be very rich. I’ll buy a cookie factory so I can eat whenever I want” – How Neymar Jr turned childhood poverty into football greatness

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Inspiring story of the day: “Mum, it’s OK. One day I will be very rich. I’ll buy a cookie factory so I can eat whenever I want” – How Neymar Jr turned childhood poverty into football greatness (Image via Getty) Before Neymar Jr became one of football’s biggest stars, life looked very different. He grew…

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