Life
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British musician finds his forte: Saving unwanted pianos
Tim Vincent-Smith aims to refurbish as many pianos as possible before putting them up for "adoption". Those beyond repair are turned into art or furniture
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Protect India's tigers, it's good for climate: study
Tigers are an "umbrella species", which means that by protecting them we also protect the forests they live in, which are home to an incredible diversity of wildlife
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Best IPL 2023 moments: From Dhoni's victory lap to Kohli's century, relive our favourite highlights ahead of the big final
Virat Kohli setting a record for most centuries in IPL history, Arshdeep Singh's stump-breaking performance and Akash Madhwal's fifer for Mumbai Indians—Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has been full of surprises and nail-biting finishes. Here are some of the top moments from this season
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A sofa designed to raise awareness about rising sea levels
The dual-use piece of furniture turns into a raft in case of flooding. While the concept has a clever design conceit, it is intended to stimulate engagement and action-taking
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Concrete solution: Using dirty diapers to build houses
An international team of researchers from the University of Kitakyushu in Japan has discovered that used disposable diapers could be mixed with sand, gravel and other materials to make concrete and mortar
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'A fantastic year for Indian films at Cannes': Meenakshi Shedde's highlights from the Croisette
Indian and South Asian cinema has really shone this year, from Anurag Kashyap's 'Kennedy' to the student film 'Nehemich'. Film journalist and critic Meenakshi Shedde rounds up the achievements in this dispatch from Cannes' celebrated promenade
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Louis Vuitton braves rain on its Italian island paradise
When you're the flagship brand within the powerhouse LVMH portfolio, with a guest list that includes Catherine Deneuve, Cate Blanchett and Emma Stone, what's a little rain?
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The Le Mans 24 Hours: 100 years of man, machine, and midnight oil
Since 33 cars set off in the rain for the very first edition on May 26, 1923, Le Mans has gone on to earn an exalted place in motorsport's calendar alongside Formula One's Monaco Grand Prix and the Indy 500
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FTII student film makes it to Cannes: 'Nehemich' crew speaks to Meenakshi Shedde
The short film by Yudhajit Basu, co-written by Prithvijoy Ganguly, traces the tale of a tribal girl who is banished during her period and draws parallels with isolation during the Covid-19 lockdown
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Dheeraj Akolkar's documentary on Liv Ullmann at Cannes 2023: Director speaks to Meenakshi Shedde
Akolkar, a Pune boy whose work ranges from Bollywood masala to arthouse cinema, unveils the person behind the persona of legendary Norwegian actress Liv Ullmann in his new documentary 'Liv Ullmann: A Road Less Travelled'
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From Spain to South Korea, countries that are trying to lure foreign workers
Going the expat route can be costly, especially when it comes to acquiring work permits. However, some destinations offer more advantageous visas to foreign workers than others