July 27, 2026
‘DMK to remain protective fortress of Muslims, minorites’: Udhayanidhi Stalin | India News

‘DMK to remain protective fortress of Muslims, minorites’: Udhayanidhi Stalin | India News

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Udhayanidhi said the party’s bond with minority communities remained strong despite political attack. NEW DELHI: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday strongly reaffirmed his party’s commitment to protecting minorities, declaring that the DMK would continue to stand by the Muslim community despite what he described as attempts by political opponents to divide them.His remarks come…

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India It Firms: India’s top IT firms set for muted Q1 as AI spending fails to lift growth: Report

India It Firms: India’s top IT firms set for muted Q1 as AI spending fails to lift growth: Report

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File photo (Picture credit: ANI) India’s leading IT services companies are likely to post a muted performance in the first quarter of FY27, with growth expected to remain subdued as clients continue to prioritise cost-cutting over large-scale technology spending, according to an Equirus Securities report.The brokerage said growth visibility is unlikely to improve significantly until…

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DU admissions 2026: Registration opens for 1-year PG, MSc courses; UG preference filling ends July 11

DU admissions 2026: Registration opens for 1-year PG, MSc courses; UG preference filling ends July 11

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The University of Delhi (DU) has started the registration process for one-year postgraduate (PG) courses for the 2026 academic session. The university has also opened applications for Master of Science (MSc) programmes for candidates who have qualified the Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2026.Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official DU PG admission portal…

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Who owns ‘Hera Pheri 3’? Akshay Kumar’s production house issues public notice?

Who owns ‘Hera Pheri 3’? Akshay Kumar’s production house issues public notice?

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Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films LLP issued a public notice claiming exclusive worldwide rights to Hera Pheri 3, warning against third-party dealings. This comes amid Priyadarshan’s exit as director, after alleging repeated insults from producer Firoz Nadiadwala. The film was set to reunite Akshay, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal. The ‘Hera Pheri 3’ rights…

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‘Become a plumber’: Why Australian children dream of blue-collar jobs and what psychology says about the power of respect

‘Become a plumber’: Why Australian children dream of blue-collar jobs and what psychology says about the power of respect

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In many Indian households, children often grow up hearing that they should study hard to become doctors, engineers, or other professionals. Sometimes, jobs like plumbing, carpentry, or electrical work are unfairly used as examples of what might happen if someone doesn’t do well in school. But an Indian man living in Australia says the reality…

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Delhi horror: After argument, jobless schizophrenic man kills wife with tawa; then goes to police station to confess

Delhi horror: After argument, jobless schizophrenic man kills wife with tawa; then goes to police station to confess

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NEW DELHI: A 48-year-old man allegedly walked into a police station in southwest Delhi on Sunday morning and confessed to killing his wife with a tawa after a late-night argument at their home in Najafgarh. The accused, who told police he has been undergoing treatment for schizophrenia has been detained and booked for murder.According to…

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Where is Mojtaba? Iran’s new Supreme Leader skips father Ali Khamenei’s funeral

Where is Mojtaba? Iran’s new Supreme Leader skips father Ali Khamenei’s funeral

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Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, remained absent from public view on Sunday as his father, former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and four members of the family were honoured with state funeral prayers in Tehran. While state television broadcast images of three of Khamenei’s sons praying alongside Iran’s political and military leadership, Mojtaba’s continued…

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Harry Potter: The magic that never dies Somewhere between paying EMIs, navigating workplace politics, doom scrolling through bad news, and wondering whether adulthood was always meant to feel this way, an entire generation is still waiting for an owl.Millennials know that no letter is coming through that letterbox and no half-giant named Hagrid is about to knock down the door and announce that you are a wizard. Yet decades after the first Harry Potter book came out, many still dream of Hogwarts with a devotion that borders on the magical.They reread the books. They host movie marathons. They sleep to Stephen Fry’s narration of their favourite books. They debate whether Snape was a hero or whether ‘Dumbledore said calmly.’ They sort themselves into Hogwarts Houses again and again, hoping the answer remains the same. They quote Dumbledore on difficult days and whisper “Mischief Managed” at the end of adventures.For a generation that grew up alongside Harry Potter, Hogwarts was never just a school. It was a second home. And perhaps that is why millennials have never truly left. School children holding on to the last book of Harry Potter back in 2007 at Khan Market in Delhi. (TOI photo)The generation that grew up with HarryUnlike younger readers who discovered the books all at once, millennials experienced Harry Potter in real time.”I first watched Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in a theatre with my brother when I was eleven years old—the same age as Harry. Because of that, I immediately connected with the story. What fascinated me most was the idea that a hidden magical world could exist alongside our own,” said Zeeshan Khan from Kolkata.They queued outside bookstores at midnight. They speculated endlessly about Horcruxes and prophecies. They spent years wondering whether Sirius Black was a villain or a victim, whether Dumbledore could be trusted, whether Harry would survive.The story unfolded alongside their own lives. “Growing up, Harry Potter was the first thing that truly taught me what magic felt like. It opened up an entire world that never seemed fictional but felt like it existed just beyond our reach. Finding out that Harry and I share the same birthday made me feel magical too. What I loved most was that everyone saw a little of themselves in one character or another, and no matter who you were, the stories made you believe you could be part of that magic,” said Nakul Jain from Bangalore.When Harry boarded the Hogwarts Express for the first time, many millennials were children. By the time Deathly Hallows arrived, they were teenagers or young adults facing their own uncertain futures. The magic that never diesIn many ways, Harry Potter wasn’t merely a book series. It became a shared coming-of-age experience.What began as a magical adventure about an orphan boy eventually transformed into a story about friendship, love, loss, sacrifice, grief, courage and choosing what is right over what is easy.Those themes aged remarkably well because millennials aged with them. Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.JK Rowling, authorFor many millennials, Hogwarts represented something deeper than escapism. It was a sense of belonging.”Help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.” When Dumbledore said it, it filled the heart with a sense of warmth and trust. It was this fantasy that somewhere in the world existed a place where weirdness was celebrated, friendships were transformative, and courage mattered more than popularity.”What I love most about Harry Potter is its sense of wonder. It is a story filled with magic, mystery, friendship, and courage, and it has remained special to me ever since I first discovered it as an eleven-year-old,” said Zeeshan.At an age when many readers were still figuring out who they were, Hogwarts provided language for identity. Part of Harry Potter’s enduring appeal lies in the wisdom scattered throughout the books. Why is Harry Potter such a rage with millenials?Dumbledore’s ArmyMany readers first encountered Dumbledore’s quotes as children. They understood them differently as adults.”It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”As children, it sounded inspirational. As adults facing career dilemmas, relationship decisions, ethical compromises, and personal failures, it sounds like life advice.The same is true for another favourite: “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.””As a kid, I connected more to the trio Hermione, Ron and Harry or even Malfoy. But when you grow up, and then you read or watch it again, you kind of connect a lot with the adults as well. You understand where Dumbledore was coming from. You understand what Sirius Black or Lupin went through. You understand the politics of the ministry and you relate with it,” said Shameen Alauddin in Delhi. “So I think that Harry Potter has that kind of charm that a child can also connect to it and an adult can also connect to it.”For a generation that has lived through recessions, pandemics, political upheavals, wars, climate anxiety, and constant digital overwhelm, the line feels less like fantasy dialogue and more like a survival strategy.”My favourite character is Professor Dumbledore because he is wise, kind, powerful, and always believes in giving people a second chance. I also find Tom Riddle to be one of the most fascinating characters because of his complex backstory and obsession with power,” said Zeeshan. Growing up with Harry PotterMagic beyond spells The series repeatedly reminds readers that evil does not always arrive dramatically. Sometimes it enters institutions quietly. Sometimes it disguises itself as fear. Sometimes ordinary people enable it through silence.Harry Potter arrived before social media consumed childhood, before notifications became constant, before every moment was documented online.Returning to the series often means returning to a version of ourselves. The child reading under a blanket with a flashlight, the teenager arguing about theories with friends, the student who dreamed about platform 9¾.In uncertain times, nostalgia functions almost like a Patronus charm.Perhaps the deepest reason millennials remain attached to Harry Potter is that the story speaks to a universal hope. The hope that somewhere beyond the ordinary exists a world where we truly belong.The Hogwarts letter became a symbol of possibility. Most millennials joke that they are still waiting for theirs. Deathly Hallows book launch in Mumbai in 2007. (TOI photo)Why some fans have distanced themselves from HPSince 2020, Rowling has argued that biological sex should remain a legal and social category, particularly in areas such as women’s prisons, sports, changing rooms, and rape crisis centres. She has expressed concern that some transgender rights policies could erode protections for women.Rowling has said she supports the rights of transgender people to live free from discrimination and violence, but believes that trans women should not automatically be treated as identical to biological women in every context.She has criticized concepts such as self-identification (allowing people to legally change their gender without medical requirements) and has supported organisations campaigning for sex-based rights.Because of these positions, the transgender community, LGBTQ+ organizations, and former fans have accused her of promoting ideas that exclude or stigmatize transgender people, leading to the label “TERF.” Rowling disputes this characterization, arguing that her views are about protecting women’s rights rather than opposing transgender community.The argument, however, did not sit well with all. Priyali Prakash, who started reading Harry Potter as a teenager, said, “Harry Potter for millennials isn’t just a fantastical piece of literature, it showed us how important friendships and human connections are to get through life. But that said, I am very aware of Rowling’s TERF views and I do not condone those. It’s sad to see what she has become, but if the cast of Harry Potter movies can distance themselves from her and the world she built, I think the fans should be able to acknowledge that too, as heartbreaking as it may feel. Reading/watching Harry Potter is a beautiful memory, but we should be able to leave it at that.” Boy looks at the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows books on sale in Bangalore, back in 2007.Greatest love story of our generationFor boomers, it was Titanic. For millennials, one of the greatest love stories in popular culture came wrapped in black robes and years of misunderstanding.After spending six books hating Severus Snape, readers discovered that the Hogwarts professor they feared most had quietly been protecting Harry all along. His death revealed a truth that left an entire generation stunned.It transformed Snape from Hogwarts’ most intimidating teacher into one of its most tragic figures — a man who spent a lifetime loving someone he could never have and protecting the son who reminded him of both his greatest love and deepest resentment.For many millennials, the revelation remains one of the most emotional twists in modern storytelling. Not because it was romantic, but because it was painfully human. It was about regret, sacrifice, loyalty and a love that endured long after hope had faded.Perhaps that is why Harry Potter has never really lost its magic. The series grew up with its readers. What once felt like a story about spells and broomsticks gradually became a story about friendship, grief, courage, choice and loss.Years have passed since readers first met Harry in the cupboard under the stairs. The generation that grew up with the Boy Who Lived now has jobs, mortgages, children and responsibilities.Yet Hogwarts remains crowded. Millennials continue to return to the Great Hall, wander the corridors, revisit Hogsmeade and board the Hogwarts Express whenever life becomes too ordinary.Because some stories do not simply entertain us.They become part of us.And for the generation that grew up believing an owl might arrive any day now, the magic never really ended.After all this time? Always!Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorNatasha SinghPrincipal Digital Content ProducerEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWhy Adani’s .4 Billion Vizhinjam Port Stake Sale To MSC Has Triggered A Political RowWhy the NDA Still Faces an Uphill Battle to Pass the Women’s Reservation Bill Despite Higher Numbers8 Officials Suspended After Books Allegedly Glorifying Separatists : J&K School Book RowArmy, J&K Police And CRPF Surround Two LeT Terrorists In Shopian As Gunfight ContinuesLove Across The LoC: PoK Youth Sent Back Home After Court Accepts He Crossed Border To Meet BelovedMamata Calls TMC Rebels ‘Traitors’, Dares Rivals To ‘Kill Me’ As Party Split DeepensKedarnath-Badrinath Donation Row: Cong Questions BJP, Temple Committee Launches ProbeJ&K School Book Controversy: BJP, Civil Society Demand Probe Over Book Glorifying SeparatistsHAPS Explained: How India’s New High-Altitude Surveillance Aircraft Will Boost Defence CapabilitiesDelhi Court Reserves Order On Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam’s Fresh Bail Pleas In Riots Case123PhotostoriesPersonality test: The first detail that you spot in this optical illusion reveals a surprising truth about youCharlie Chaplin and more: 7 Old Hollywood icons married to Partners 30 years younger7 Surprising facts about ring-necked parrots you probably didn’t knowBride-to-be Anshula Kapoor’s stunning blue Patola lehenga for mehendi celebrations is a look rooted in Indian craftsmanshipWhy old Indian sweets lasted longer without preservativesWhy does Mawlynnong stop tourists on Sundays? And 4 others things travellers didn’t know about Asia’s cleanest village8 things children secretly wish parents knewInside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s fairytale wedding with emotional vows, first kiss and star-studded celebrationFoods Indians eat today that actually arrived from other countries: 8 everyday staples with global originsEx-Microsoft executive coach shares 5 phrases to easily disagree with your boss, claims they earn respect and trust123Hot PicksNHL Trade RumorHarrison ButkerTaylor and Travis Wedding PhotosIndia Passport Ranking SlipsBSUSC applicationsMumbai rainDelhi MurderBrittany MahomesTrumpTop TrendingNHL TradeDelhi rainBrittany MahomesFIFA World Cup 2026Mamata BanerjeeBengaluru Capgemini DaycareKetan AgarwalFrance FIFA World CupNFL Trade RumorVozinha

Harry Potter: The magic that never dies Somewhere between paying EMIs, navigating workplace politics, doom scrolling through bad news, and wondering whether adulthood was always meant to feel this way, an entire generation is still waiting for an owl.Millennials know that no letter is coming through that letterbox and no half-giant named Hagrid is about to knock down the door and announce that you are a wizard. Yet decades after the first Harry Potter book came out, many still dream of Hogwarts with a devotion that borders on the magical.They reread the books. They host movie marathons. They sleep to Stephen Fry’s narration of their favourite books. They debate whether Snape was a hero or whether ‘Dumbledore said calmly.’ They sort themselves into Hogwarts Houses again and again, hoping the answer remains the same. They quote Dumbledore on difficult days and whisper “Mischief Managed” at the end of adventures.For a generation that grew up alongside Harry Potter, Hogwarts was never just a school. It was a second home. And perhaps that is why millennials have never truly left. School children holding on to the last book of Harry Potter back in 2007 at Khan Market in Delhi. (TOI photo)The generation that grew up with HarryUnlike younger readers who discovered the books all at once, millennials experienced Harry Potter in real time.”I first watched Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in a theatre with my brother when I was eleven years old—the same age as Harry. Because of that, I immediately connected with the story. What fascinated me most was the idea that a hidden magical world could exist alongside our own,” said Zeeshan Khan from Kolkata.They queued outside bookstores at midnight. They speculated endlessly about Horcruxes and prophecies. They spent years wondering whether Sirius Black was a villain or a victim, whether Dumbledore could be trusted, whether Harry would survive.The story unfolded alongside their own lives. “Growing up, Harry Potter was the first thing that truly taught me what magic felt like. It opened up an entire world that never seemed fictional but felt like it existed just beyond our reach. Finding out that Harry and I share the same birthday made me feel magical too. What I loved most was that everyone saw a little of themselves in one character or another, and no matter who you were, the stories made you believe you could be part of that magic,” said Nakul Jain from Bangalore.When Harry boarded the Hogwarts Express for the first time, many millennials were children. By the time Deathly Hallows arrived, they were teenagers or young adults facing their own uncertain futures. The magic that never diesIn many ways, Harry Potter wasn’t merely a book series. It became a shared coming-of-age experience.What began as a magical adventure about an orphan boy eventually transformed into a story about friendship, love, loss, sacrifice, grief, courage and choosing what is right over what is easy.Those themes aged remarkably well because millennials aged with them. Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.JK Rowling, authorFor many millennials, Hogwarts represented something deeper than escapism. It was a sense of belonging.”Help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.” When Dumbledore said it, it filled the heart with a sense of warmth and trust. It was this fantasy that somewhere in the world existed a place where weirdness was celebrated, friendships were transformative, and courage mattered more than popularity.”What I love most about Harry Potter is its sense of wonder. It is a story filled with magic, mystery, friendship, and courage, and it has remained special to me ever since I first discovered it as an eleven-year-old,” said Zeeshan.At an age when many readers were still figuring out who they were, Hogwarts provided language for identity. Part of Harry Potter’s enduring appeal lies in the wisdom scattered throughout the books. Why is Harry Potter such a rage with millenials?Dumbledore’s ArmyMany readers first encountered Dumbledore’s quotes as children. They understood them differently as adults.”It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”As children, it sounded inspirational. As adults facing career dilemmas, relationship decisions, ethical compromises, and personal failures, it sounds like life advice.The same is true for another favourite: “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.””As a kid, I connected more to the trio Hermione, Ron and Harry or even Malfoy. But when you grow up, and then you read or watch it again, you kind of connect a lot with the adults as well. You understand where Dumbledore was coming from. You understand what Sirius Black or Lupin went through. You understand the politics of the ministry and you relate with it,” said Shameen Alauddin in Delhi. “So I think that Harry Potter has that kind of charm that a child can also connect to it and an adult can also connect to it.”For a generation that has lived through recessions, pandemics, political upheavals, wars, climate anxiety, and constant digital overwhelm, the line feels less like fantasy dialogue and more like a survival strategy.”My favourite character is Professor Dumbledore because he is wise, kind, powerful, and always believes in giving people a second chance. I also find Tom Riddle to be one of the most fascinating characters because of his complex backstory and obsession with power,” said Zeeshan. Growing up with Harry PotterMagic beyond spells The series repeatedly reminds readers that evil does not always arrive dramatically. Sometimes it enters institutions quietly. Sometimes it disguises itself as fear. Sometimes ordinary people enable it through silence.Harry Potter arrived before social media consumed childhood, before notifications became constant, before every moment was documented online.Returning to the series often means returning to a version of ourselves. The child reading under a blanket with a flashlight, the teenager arguing about theories with friends, the student who dreamed about platform 9¾.In uncertain times, nostalgia functions almost like a Patronus charm.Perhaps the deepest reason millennials remain attached to Harry Potter is that the story speaks to a universal hope. The hope that somewhere beyond the ordinary exists a world where we truly belong.The Hogwarts letter became a symbol of possibility. Most millennials joke that they are still waiting for theirs. Deathly Hallows book launch in Mumbai in 2007. (TOI photo)Why some fans have distanced themselves from HPSince 2020, Rowling has argued that biological sex should remain a legal and social category, particularly in areas such as women’s prisons, sports, changing rooms, and rape crisis centres. She has expressed concern that some transgender rights policies could erode protections for women.Rowling has said she supports the rights of transgender people to live free from discrimination and violence, but believes that trans women should not automatically be treated as identical to biological women in every context.She has criticized concepts such as self-identification (allowing people to legally change their gender without medical requirements) and has supported organisations campaigning for sex-based rights.Because of these positions, the transgender community, LGBTQ+ organizations, and former fans have accused her of promoting ideas that exclude or stigmatize transgender people, leading to the label “TERF.” Rowling disputes this characterization, arguing that her views are about protecting women’s rights rather than opposing transgender community.The argument, however, did not sit well with all. Priyali Prakash, who started reading Harry Potter as a teenager, said, “Harry Potter for millennials isn’t just a fantastical piece of literature, it showed us how important friendships and human connections are to get through life. But that said, I am very aware of Rowling’s TERF views and I do not condone those. It’s sad to see what she has become, but if the cast of Harry Potter movies can distance themselves from her and the world she built, I think the fans should be able to acknowledge that too, as heartbreaking as it may feel. Reading/watching Harry Potter is a beautiful memory, but we should be able to leave it at that.” Boy looks at the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows books on sale in Bangalore, back in 2007.Greatest love story of our generationFor boomers, it was Titanic. For millennials, one of the greatest love stories in popular culture came wrapped in black robes and years of misunderstanding.After spending six books hating Severus Snape, readers discovered that the Hogwarts professor they feared most had quietly been protecting Harry all along. His death revealed a truth that left an entire generation stunned.It transformed Snape from Hogwarts’ most intimidating teacher into one of its most tragic figures — a man who spent a lifetime loving someone he could never have and protecting the son who reminded him of both his greatest love and deepest resentment.For many millennials, the revelation remains one of the most emotional twists in modern storytelling. Not because it was romantic, but because it was painfully human. It was about regret, sacrifice, loyalty and a love that endured long after hope had faded.Perhaps that is why Harry Potter has never really lost its magic. The series grew up with its readers. What once felt like a story about spells and broomsticks gradually became a story about friendship, grief, courage, choice and loss.Years have passed since readers first met Harry in the cupboard under the stairs. The generation that grew up with the Boy Who Lived now has jobs, mortgages, children and responsibilities.Yet Hogwarts remains crowded. Millennials continue to return to the Great Hall, wander the corridors, revisit Hogsmeade and board the Hogwarts Express whenever life becomes too ordinary.Because some stories do not simply entertain us.They become part of us.And for the generation that grew up believing an owl might arrive any day now, the magic never really ended.After all this time? Always!Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorNatasha SinghPrincipal Digital Content ProducerEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWhy Adani’s $1.4 Billion Vizhinjam Port Stake Sale To MSC Has Triggered A Political RowWhy the NDA Still Faces an Uphill Battle to Pass the Women’s Reservation Bill Despite Higher Numbers8 Officials Suspended After Books Allegedly Glorifying Separatists : J&K School Book RowArmy, J&K Police And CRPF Surround Two LeT Terrorists In Shopian As Gunfight ContinuesLove Across The LoC: PoK Youth Sent Back Home After Court Accepts He Crossed Border To Meet BelovedMamata Calls TMC Rebels ‘Traitors’, Dares Rivals To ‘Kill Me’ As Party Split DeepensKedarnath-Badrinath Donation Row: Cong Questions BJP, Temple Committee Launches ProbeJ&K School Book Controversy: BJP, Civil Society Demand Probe Over Book Glorifying SeparatistsHAPS Explained: How India’s New High-Altitude Surveillance Aircraft Will Boost Defence CapabilitiesDelhi Court Reserves Order On Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam’s Fresh Bail Pleas In Riots Case123PhotostoriesPersonality test: The first detail that you spot in this optical illusion reveals a surprising truth about youCharlie Chaplin and more: 7 Old Hollywood icons married to Partners 30 years younger7 Surprising facts about ring-necked parrots you probably didn’t knowBride-to-be Anshula Kapoor’s stunning blue Patola lehenga for mehendi celebrations is a look rooted in Indian craftsmanshipWhy old Indian sweets lasted longer without preservativesWhy does Mawlynnong stop tourists on Sundays? And 4 others things travellers didn’t know about Asia’s cleanest village8 things children secretly wish parents knewInside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s fairytale wedding with emotional vows, first kiss and star-studded celebrationFoods Indians eat today that actually arrived from other countries: 8 everyday staples with global originsEx-Microsoft executive coach shares 5 phrases to easily disagree with your boss, claims they earn respect and trust123Hot PicksNHL Trade RumorHarrison ButkerTaylor and Travis Wedding PhotosIndia Passport Ranking SlipsBSUSC applicationsMumbai rainDelhi MurderBrittany MahomesTrumpTop TrendingNHL TradeDelhi rainBrittany MahomesFIFA World Cup 2026Mamata BanerjeeBengaluru Capgemini DaycareKetan AgarwalFrance FIFA World CupNFL Trade RumorVozinha

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Harry Potter: The magic that never dies Somewhere between paying EMIs, navigating workplace politics, doom scrolling through bad news, and wondering whether adulthood was always meant to feel this way, an entire generation is still waiting for an owl.Millennials know that no letter is coming through that letterbox and no half-giant named Hagrid is about…

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TS LAWCET 2026 Phase I counselling begins at lawcet.tgche.ac.in; registration window opens for LL.B admissions

TS LAWCET 2026 Phase I counselling begins at lawcet.tgche.ac.in; registration window opens for LL.B admissions

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TS LAWCET 2026 counselling registration starts today with online verification link now active for eligible law aspirants TS LAWCET 2026 counselling: The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has commenced the first phase of TS LAWCET 2026 web-based counselling today, July 5, 2026, for admissions to three-year LL.B. and five-year integrated LL.B. courses for the…

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Ahead of her wedding, revisit Anshula Kapoor’s adorable childhood throwback where she compared herself to birthday cake

Ahead of her wedding, revisit Anshula Kapoor’s adorable childhood throwback where she compared herself to birthday cake

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Ahead of her wedding, revisit Anshula Kapoor’s adorable childhood throwback where she compared herself to birthday cake As Anshula Kapoor gears up to marry her longtime partner Rohan Thakkar, here’s a throwback to one of her most amusing childhood posts that had fans smiling. Known for treating her followers to glimpses from her family albums,…

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Pakistan’s public money a privilege? World Bank report reveals stark fiscal faultlines

Pakistan’s public money a privilege? World Bank report reveals stark fiscal faultlines

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Years of fiscal decentralisation have failed to narrow Pakistan’s regional spending disparities, with provincial capitals continuing to receive significantly higher public spending per person than the rest of their provinces.According to the World Bank’s Strengthening Fiscal Federalism report, cited by The Express Tribune, Quetta recorded the widest spending gap among provincial capitals. Per capita expenditure…

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Iran Us Relations: ‘People can be killed but ideals cannot’: Iran condemns Donald Trump’s ‘one shot’ threat against leaders at Khamenei funeral

Iran Us Relations: ‘People can be killed but ideals cannot’: Iran condemns Donald Trump’s ‘one shot’ threat against leaders at Khamenei funeral

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The diplomatic row followed comments Trump made in an interview Iran on Sunday strongly condemned US President Donald Trump after he claimed Washington could eliminate the country’s senior leadership gathered at the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei “in one shot”, accusing the United States of lacking “civilisation, history, or honour”.The sharp response came…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s dismissal on 2nd debut (Image: X) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made a memorable start to his international career during the second T20I against England at Old Trafford, becoming India’s youngest-ever male international cricketer at just 15 years of age. Although his debut innings lasted only 10 deliveries, the teenage sensation gave fans a glimpse of…

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Michael Dell and Susan Dell announce that the first 25 million qualifying American children who sign up for Trump Accounts will get ‘personal donation’ from them of…

Michael Dell and Susan Dell announce that the first 25 million qualifying American children who sign up for Trump Accounts will get ‘personal donation’ from them of…

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Dell founder and CEO Michael Dell picked the loudest possible day to write a very large cheque. On July 4, as America marked its 250th birthday, the Dell Technologies founder and his wife Susan announced they were giving $250 each to the first 25 million qualifying American children who sign up for a “Trump Account”—the…

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Patrick J. Adams: “I’m ready” as he pitches a ‘Suits’ revival with Meghan Markle and the original cast

Patrick J. Adams: “I’m ready” as he pitches a ‘Suits’ revival with Meghan Markle and the original cast

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Patrick J. Adams proposed bringing Mike Ross and Rachel Zane together again as part of a new Suits revival storyline.Image credit (Instagram) Patrick J. Adams has outlined a detailed concept for a potential revival of the legal drama ‘Suits’ that would bring back the original cast, including Meghan Markle’s character Rachel Zane. The 44-year-old actor…

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Aamir Khan-Gauri Spratt wedding: First photo of the couple as husband and wife is out; the newlyweds take their wedding vows in the presence of family and children |

Aamir Khan-Gauri Spratt wedding: First photo of the couple as husband and wife is out; the newlyweds take their wedding vows in the presence of family and children |

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Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt married in an intimate Pali Hill ceremony, with Spratt in ivory lace and Khan in a cream kurta. Khan had confirmed a simple registered marriage with close family and friends. This is his third wedding, following Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao, with whom he shares cordial co-parenting ties. Aamir Khan…

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