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US daylight saving time 2026 ends; clocks fall back 1 hour, sleep experts object

Daylight saving time concluded on November 1, resulting in darker evenings and an extra hour of sleep. The debate continues over making daylight saving time a permanent fixture instead of switching twice yearly. Recent legislation has stalled in the Senate despite bipartisan support from the House. Public opinion favors maintaining standard time over permanent daylight

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1699 Ming royal descendant’s paintings sell for Rs 75 crore in 2026

Bada Shanren, originally named Zhu Da, was born into the Ming royal lineage in 1626. Following the Ming dynasty’s collapse in 1644, he sought solace in a Buddhist monastery for many years. Later, he embraced secular life as a renowned painter, crafting works that emphasize bold simplicity. His masterpiece, ‘Flowers and Birds,’ comprised twelve ink-on-paper

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PV Sindhu wins second title of 2026, keeps BWF World Tour Finals hopes alive

PV Sindhu triumphed at the Hylo Open Super 500 in Germany, overpowering Line Hojmark Kjærsfeldt in an impressive straight-set victory. With scores of 21-12 and 21-14, this win not only marks her second title this season but also earned her 9,200 points for the ranking. Her journey included reaching the French Open final, showcasing her

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Indiana girl, 14, sells slime for school trip; gets 8m online views

A 14-year-old Indiana girl who started selling slime and squishy toys to fund a school trip to Washington, DC, has attracted over eight million online views. Lexi Long launched her business, Slime & Squish, on October 1 and reached her fundraising goal within nine days. Her business has since gained more than 30,000 social media

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Meet Ramkripa Ananthan, the woman behind Mahindra Thar and XUV700 designs

Ramkripa Ananthan has made her mark in automobile design at Mahindra, creating renowned SUVs such as the XUV500 and Thar. Transitioning from Mahindra after two decades, she now focuses on sustainable transportation through her consultancy, KRUX Studio. Her project, Two2, showcases her cutting-edge approach to urban mobility. In 2022, she joined Ola Electric to spearhead

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Pippa Middleton ordered to demolish car park at £15.5m estate

Pippa Middleton, Princess Catherine’s sister, and her husband James Matthews have been ordered to demolish an unauthorised car park at their £15.5 million Barton Court estate. West Berkshire Council ruled against the development after local residents objected to construction without consultation, citing concerns over its impact on the rural character of Kintbury.

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