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Smuggling immigrants in containers to UK: Flashback to 25 years ago

A journalist colleague and I were to pose as asylum-seekers and interview illegal immigrants on a container from Belgium to the UK. Sounded simple enough. Little did we know what we were getting into.




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What culture and art can teach organisations




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#BlackLivesMatter: Is America on the road to justice?

Will the Black Lives Matter live up to the legacy set forth by Martin Luther King Jr and others?




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Why parties must choose democracy to end generational fights

The ‘high command’ culture must give way to intra-party democracy.




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Some enduring mysteries about Facebook usage




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ACME Solar Holdings IPO enters Day 2 with 0.52 subscription

Retail portion covered fully on Day 1




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Honasa launches winter skincare lines across four brands 

Honasa Consumer Limited trading at ₹386.35 down by ₹1.50 or 0.39 per cent




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EaseMyTrip teams up with Hyperface to boost credit card services

The collaboration will support EaseMyTrip’s existing co-branded credit and debit card programs with its bank partners, while also paving the way for new co-branded credit card launches




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Aurionpro wins landmark contract for Chennai Metro Phase II fare collection 

Project encompasses Corridor 3 from Sholinganallur to Sipcot, and Corridor 5 from Koyambedu to Elcot Park




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Stocks that will see action today: November 8, 2024

Buzzing stocks: Tata Power, MOIL, Lodha, Aurionpro, Brigade group, Rushil Decor, INOX India, Northern Arc, Embassy REIT, SBI, LIC, Ola, Tata Motors, Premier Energies, Ashok Leyland, Equitas SFB




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ACME Solar Holdings IPO issue closes today

Thanks to higher participation from retail investors, offer subscribed 0.7 times so far




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Police seize explosive substance from murder case accused in Sivaganga




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HC directs Dindigul Superintendent of Police to take steps to identify vehicle involved in accident




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 A beacon of women’s education in Kulasekarapattinam for 120 years 

Chettikulam Deivanayagam started a school for girls in 1904. It was named after his wife Thayammal who died young. He introduced free meals and followed reservation in admission. He also started a teachers’ training institute in 1947




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AIADMK leader alleges lack of coordination between T.N. govt. departments during northeast monsoon

AIADMK leader and former Revenue Minister R.B. Udayakumar visited a few low-lying areas in Madurai city that were affected by the recent spell of rains




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Key amendments in Food Safety Act explained to food business operators in Thoothukudi




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Temple administrator held under POCSO Act for impregnating minor girl




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DVAC raids Vilangudi Sub-Registrar’s office in Madurai; seizes ₹1.98 lakh

Preliminary inquiries revealed that the Sub-Registrar, named Veerakumar, was posted in Vilangudi about 18 months ago, and there were complaints against the official demanding bribes from several people 




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A slew of welfare schemes available for marginalised women, say Minister and officials at an outreach programme

200 beneficiaries selected by the Tamil Nadu Widows and Destitute Women Welfare Board will receive ₹50,000 each to establish self-employment ventures




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Extend Madurai-Punalur Express to Nagapattinam or Karaikal for better access to Sri Lanka ferry service, railways urged




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Adult literacy test conducted for 8,077 learners in Thoothukudi region




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T.N. government to bear educational expenses of children of fireworks workers killed in workplace accidents: Chief Minister




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Ayacutdars of Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Sivaganga to get water for irrigation from Vaigai dam




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Sembatti farmers seek removal of encroachments on pathway leading to farmlands




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Part-time teachers stage protest seeking job permanency




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Action sought against panchayat president after woman’s fatal fall into drainage channel

They also demand action against panchayat president for not covering it




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Bull tamers to tackle stray wild bulls in Tirunelveli




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Dindigul Bar Association condemns attacks on advocates




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HC seeks State’s response to provide alternative accommodation




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Fishermen to stage road roko on Pamban bridge as peace talks with officials fail




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I-T Dept. to conduct outreach programme in Madurai on Nov. 13




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Physical education teacher held under POCSO Act




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Soon, seating capacity of Vande Bharat Express to be doubled




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HC seeks status report on works done to repair faulty dialysis machines at GHs




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Madurai Bench reserves orders on actor Kasthuri’s anticipatory bail petition




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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review | Blends software expertise with AI in a new form factor

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold not only marks Google’s foray into the foldable market in India, but also aims to redefine user expectations




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Apple to open retail stores in Bengaluru, Pune; starts manufacturing entire iPhone 16 series locally in India

Apple announced plans to open four new retail stores in India, the iPhone-maker also announced plans to start manufacturing the entire iPhone 16 lineup locally




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Dyson OnTrac Review | Thoughtful headphones with excellent sound and long battery life

Customisation is a key aspect of OnTrac’s design philosophy. Users can personalise their headphones with customisable outer caps and ear cushions available in a range of colours and finishes




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Apple to launch M4 MacBook models, iPad mini on November 1: Report

Apple is also going to introduce their 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models powered by the M4, the new iPhone SE variant with Apple Intelligence and the upgraded 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air variants




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Huawei launches GT5 smartwatch with AI-Powered sports and fitness tracking features 

Huawei launched its GT5 smartwatch with emotional wellbeing assistant, AI-powered sports and fitness tracking  




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Apple to launch new M4 Mac next week: Report

Until now, just the iPad Pro released in May 2024 has the M4 chip




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Apple sharply cuts back on Vision Pro production: Report

Apple has sharply scaled back its Vision Pro production since early summer and could stop making the existing version of the mixed reality headset by year-end, the Information reported on Wednesday




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Dyson launches Big Ball corded vacuum cleaner in India

Dyson Big Ball wand offers 360° articulation. It rides on a ball for steering




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Apple Watch 10 Review: Deja vu design with new health-tracking features

The Apple Watch 10 features a thinner design and larger display with improved battery life. It includes advanced health-tracking features such as sleep disturbance detection and improved Siri responsiveness. The watch is priced starting at ₹46,900




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Apple brings out smaller Mac mini designed for AI: Prices, specs, availability

Apple has brought out a 5x5 inch Mac mini that is starting at ₹59,900 and is geared for Apple Intelligence (AI)




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Apple unveils MacBook Pro, powered by M4 chip

The laptop features a Liquid Retina XDR display, advanced camera and up to 24 hours of battery life




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Shimron Hetmyer of Rajasthan Royals fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL’s organisers did not specify why RR’s Shimron Hetmyer was fined; SRH won Qualifier 2 against RR by 36 runs yesterday




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Gautam Gambhir: India’s next head coach?

The former opener, who was on a personal trip to the UAE, paid a visit to the sports medicine department at the Medeor Hospital




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Rohit Sharma tried to persuade Rahul Dravid to stay on as Indian cricket team’s coach

Rahul Dravid’s contract expires at the end of June, says he has no plans to re-apply for the position




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Easiest way to reach out to young audience: Amul on T20 World Cup sponsorship

In the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup played in India, Amul had sponsored Afghanistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka. In 2011, Amul brand associated itself with cricket when it sponsored the Netherlands team