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“Was I scammed?” Tourist asks after buying a small marble souvenir in Agra for $2,500; sparks scam debate |

Travel scams are an uncomfortable reality in many popular tourist destinations, often discussed in hindsight rather than anticipation. From overpriced souvenirs to commission-based shopping stops, travellers frequently realise something went wrong only after the transaction is complete. Online forums like Reddit have increasingly become spaces where travellers seek clarity, not just about prices, but about…

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Lata Mangeshkar wished to record Ram shloka during her final days: ‘Always kept a small mic in her room,’ says Maryuresh Pai |

They say they felt divinity in her voice; he says he saw divinity in her. They say it’s been four years since she left the mortal abode, he says, “She is there in every song that touched her lips.” We are talking about India’s most beloved and finest gems ever, Lata Mangeshkar Ji, and recalling…

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Mike Farrell returns to the small screen with ‘9-1-1’: First web series role in 7 years |

Iconic actor Mike Farrell, best known for his role in ‘M*A*S*H’, is back on the small screen after a seven-year break, bringing his talents to a guest appearance on ‘9-1-1’. He also prepares for a poignant role in the upcoming film ‘The Strawberry’, where he portrays a man striving to mend fractured family ties upon…

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Sanjay Mishra RESPONDS to Arijit Singh’s retirement from playback singing; says, ‘Heart is so small, it becomes lonely’ |

In a recent interview, seasoned actor Sanjay Mishra, while advocating for his upcoming movie ‘Vadh 2’, weighed in on the news of Arijit Singh stepping back from playback singing. Mishra expressed that such moves are crucial for artists who need to navigate the highs of fame and seek authentic happiness. Sanjay Mishra is gearing up…

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Small passenger plane crashes in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board

A small passenger aircraft with 15 people on board crashed on Wednesday in a rural part of Colombia’s northeast, killing everyone on the flight, authorities said. The plane went down in Norte de Santander province. Satena, the state-owned airline operating the flight, said local officials in the village of Curasica alerted authorities after spotting the…

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India, EU seal ‘mother of all FTAs’: 96% trade to go tariff-free; small cars and dairy stay protected

NEW DELHI: India and the European Union on Tuesday announced the finalisation of “mother of all FTAs”, that will result in gradual tariff reduction for 96% of exports from both sides, while keeping contentious items such as cereals and dairy products outside the ambit.While Indian textiles, marine products, leather and footwear, gems and jewelry, toys…

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My mother sold our ceiling fan to cremate my father: From a small town to a ₹157-crore empire; Gwalior woman’s incredible success story |

Seema Bansal was unemployed when she first conceived the idea of starting a packaging business. With no financial backing, she began work from a small desk in her home, handling every responsibility herself. She was the driver, salesperson, accountant, and manager, doing all the odd jobs required to keep the business running. Through persistence and…

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