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It's The Custard Apple Season! 10 Reasons Why You Should Stock Up On This Healthy and Tasty Fruit

Love the custard apple's taste? We give you more reasons to get them home all the while they are in season.




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"Jai and Veeru": Zomato's Special Shout-Out To Swiggy After IPO Listing Wins Hearts

In 2021, Zomato shared a similar creative on social media after it went public.




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Top Roles For Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy In Donald Trump's Cabinet

US President-elect Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk will lead the 'Department of Government Efficiency'.




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Queen Elizabeth's Final Diary Entry Written 2 Days Before Death Revealed

The final entry of Queen Elizabeth's private diary has been made public. During her record-breaking 70-year reign, the monarch, who died in 2022 at age 96, kept a private diary to take note of the events of the day and record her activities.




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Donald Trump's Presidency Raises Fresh Conflict Of Interest Concerns

Donald Trump's impending White House return poses questions once again about conflicts of interest related to his business empire, with new cryptocurrency and other ventures raising fresh concerns.




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UK Writer Samantha Harvey Wins 2024 Booker For 136-Page Novel "Orbital"

Samantha Harvey's "Orbital" is the second-shortest novel to win the award and the first to be set in space.




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In This Australian City, Thousands Line Up To See 'Corpse Flower'

Thousands of people queued up in the city of Geelong, south of Melbourne in Australia, to catch a glimpse of what's once-in-a-decade occurrence -- the blooming 'corpse flower'.




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Donald Trump Sets 'Existential' Battle Against China With Cabinet Picks

In leaning on hawks Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz, Donald Trump is setting the stage for an existential battle against China -- although, as always, the president-elect's knack for dealmaking may intervene.




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14 Dead As Bus With Wedding Guests Falls Into River In Pak, Bride Survives

A bus carrying 25 passengers returning from a wedding plunged into a river late Tuesday in Gilgit-Baltistan.




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Diwali At Times Square: Indians Mark Festival Of Lights Ahead Of US Polls

Celebrations sparkled up the Times Square in New York City yesterday as the Indian community and several US citizens gathered to observe the Hindu festival of lights.




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H1B Visa "Thing Of Past": Union Minister Piyush Goyal After US Visit

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, declared that the H1B visa issue is now "a thing of the past" during a meeting at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi.




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Sikh Woman Employee Found Dead Inside Walk-In Oven In Canada Walmart

A 19-year-old Sikh woman was found dead inside a walk-in oven of the Walmart store's bakery department in Canada's Halifax city, according to media reports.




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Joe Biden Hosts Diwali Celebration At White House

US President Joe Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House that was attended by more than 600 eminent Indian Americans, including Congressmen, officials, and corporate executives, from across the country.




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Around 60% Indian-Americans Support Kamala Harris, 30% Trump: Survey

Around 60 per cent of the Indian-American the community that are US citizens and eligible to vote, intend to cast their ballot for the Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and about 30 per cent plan to vote for Donald Trump, according to a survey.




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Walmart Employee's Big Claim After Indian-Origin Teen Found Dead In Oven

Gursimran Kaur was found dead in one of Walmart's appliances in Canada on October 19.




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Who Was Gursimran Kaur, Indian Teen Found Dead In Walmart Oven

A 19-year-old Indian girl was found burnt to death in a walk-in oven at a Walmart in Halifax on October 19.




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Over Three Dozen Indian Americans Running For State Legislations, Local Bodies

Over three dozen Indian Americans are running for local bodies and state legislation elections across the country reflecting the growing interest among this small ethnic community to be part of political mainstream.




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"In Good Health": NASA Amid Reports Of Sunita William's Declining Health

Amid growing concerns over Sunita Williams' health, NASA recently clarified that all the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are in "good health".




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Turkish Boss Denies Indian Man Wedding Leave, He Marries Over Video Call

The marriage ceremony of Adnan Muhammad, a resident of Bilaspur, had to be performed virtually as the company for which he works in Turkiye refused to grant him leave, his family members said.




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Secretary of State Bullock Sends Diwali Greetings and Well Wishes

As we approach November 14th, we join with our Indian neighbors and friends in celebrating Diwali.  It is the celebration of lights with deep cultural significance, celebrating the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.  “I especially wish a Happy Diwali to our sister state of Gujarat,” says Secretary Jeff […]



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Additional Direct Support Now Available to Small Businesses Applying for DE Relief Grants

Delaware Division of Small Business and Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce Announce Partnership Dover, DE (Nov. 18, 2020) – More small businesses will have help in applying for DE Relief Grants through a new relationship between the Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) and the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce (DEBCC). The two organizations have […]







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Governor Carney Announces Additional Relief Funding for Small Businesses, Arts Organizations

All Relief Grant recipients to receive 20 percent bonus; hospitality businesses will receive 50 percent bonus; $10 million for Arts organizations WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Small Business on Monday announced a new round of relief funding – $26 million to support small businesses most affected by COVID-19 restrictions. The […]




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First $700,000 in Opioid Impact Fee Funding Allocated for Treatment of Substance Use Disorder

DOVER – Revenue from a new opioid impact fee created by the Delaware General Assembly in 2019 will be used to prevent overdose deaths and provide new services to those seeking treatment for their substance use disorder, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and Sen. Stephanie Hansen announced Wednesday. DHSS Secretary Molly […]



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  • Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long
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  • General Assembly
  • Lt. Governor Bethany-Hall-Long
  • opioid impact fee
  • Rep. David Bentz
  • Sen. Stephanie Hansen
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Division of the Arts Announces 2021 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Twenty-five Delaware artists to receive recognition Wilmington, Del. (January 11, 2021) – Twenty-five Delaware artists are being recognized by the Delaware Division of the Arts for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 121 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and […]




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Cultural Affairs Division Celebrates Black History

Five virtual programs to be streamed live on the Web for African American History Month.




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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Photography by Bronwen Hazlett

On view through February 26, 2021 Visit the Gallery in-person or view it online Wilmington, Del. (February 3, 2021) –Anamnesis, an exhibition of photography by Bronwen Hazlett, is on view in the Mezzanine Gallery through February 26, 2021. Hazlett, a fine art photographer based in Clayton, is fluent in digital and analog photographic processes. Inspired […]




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Bayhealth Partners with Delaware Libraries to Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

All babies born at Bayhealth to receive first Imagination Library book WILMINGTON, Del.— Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Libraries announced on Wednesday that Bayhealth has partnered with Dover and Milford Public Libraries to ensure all babies born at Bayhealth Hospitals, as well as any eligible patients of Bayhealth Pediatrics in Milford, are […]





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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Paintings by Constance M. Simon

On view through March 26, 2021 Visit the Gallery in-person or view it online Wilmington, Del. (March 8, 2021) – Grids and Arches, an exhibition of paintings by Constance M. Simon, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from March 5-26, 2021. Simon is the recipient of a 2020 Artist Fellowship in Painting from […]






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EDGE Grant Program To Reopen To Benefit Promising Early-Stage Delaware Small Businesses

DOVER, DE – After a difficult year for Delaware small businesses, the Division of Small Business is re-starting EDGE Grants, an innovative, competitive program to provide young Delaware companies with funds to help them expand their business. EDGE (Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion) grows Delaware’s economy by providing funding to promising early-stage businesses to level […]




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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Paintings by Eileen Olson

On view through April 5-29, 2021 Visit the Gallery in-person or view it online Wilmington, Del. (April 1, 2021) – Visceral Memory Cache, an exhibition of abstract paintings by Eileen Olson, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from April 5-29, 2021. The paintings are a result of a six-month creative journey around the […]





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Governor Carney Recognizes Small Business Week and National Travel and Tourism Week

Governor to visit Delaware Small Businesses and Tourism locations WILMINGTON, Del. – In recognition of Small Business Week and National Travel and Tourism Week (May 2-8), Governor John Carney will join the Delaware Tourism Office to visit small businesses and attractions in Kent, New Castle and Sussex counties this week. Note to media: An advisory is included […]




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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Sculpture by Jack Knight

On view through May 7-28, 2021 Visit the Gallery in-person or view it online Wilmington, Del. (May 5, 2021) – Combines: The Andromeda Series, an exhibition of wall sculptures by Jack Knight, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from May 7–28, 2021. Knight is the recipient of a 2021 Artist Fellowship in Sculpture […]




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Telehealth Kiosk & Device Loaning Initiative Pilot Launch

For Immediate Release – Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Contact: Nick Martin Launch of Telehealth Kiosk and Device Loaning Initiative Pilot at Delaware Libraries (Seaford, DE) Delaware Libraries announced the launch of the Telehealth Kiosk and Device Loaning Initiative at the Seaford District Library on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. In this pilot, kiosks have been set […]




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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Paintings by Howard J. Eberle

On view June 4-July 30, 2021 Wilmington, Del. (May 26, 2021) – The Journey, an exhibition of watercolor paintings by Howard J. Eberle, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from June 4-July 30, 2021. Eberle is the recipient of a 2021 Artist Fellowship in Painting from the Delaware Division of the Arts. The […]




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Every Public School Student Now Has Digital Access To Books

With schools facing the challenge of unfinished learning due to the pandemic, the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is providing access to online books to every K-12 student in the state. Students can use their school credentials to read required and recreational digital books in the OverDrive Education Sora student reading app. Students also now have seamless access to age-appropriate popular ebooks and audiobooks from the Delaware Libraries’ OverDrive digital collection.




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Delaware Division of the Arts Announces First Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2022

This year the Division will invest nearly $3 million in more than 100 arts and community organizations Wilmington, Del. (July 8, 2021) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is investing nearly $3 million in more than 100 arts and community organizations that will serve Delawareans statewide with arts programming and services, arts education, and […]




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Division of Small Business Announces Market Pressure Relief Fund Available for State Contractors

Dover, Del. (July 15, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Small Business and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced today the launch of a Market Pressure Relief Fund designed to assist state contractors facing increased costs for construction materials due to the pandemic. The fund will provide adjustment reimbursements for non-transportation construction materials purchased […]




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Historical Affairs to Sponsor 2 Programs in August 2021

Programs to explore the wreck of the DeBraak and War of 1812 hero Commodore Thomas Macdonough.




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Division of Small Business awards EDGE Grants to 15 Delaware companies

SMYRNA, Del. (August 11, 2021) – A company working to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a maker of wearable cooling protective gear, a specialty running store, and a meadery were among the 15 Delaware small businesses recognized Wednesday as awardees of the third round of Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Grants from the state […]





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Delaware’s 23rd Annual Chautauqua From Sept. 9–12, 2021

Entitled “The I’s Have It: Industry, Innovation, and Invention,” programs will explore American enterprise and ingenuity.




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Delaware Libraries Announces Northstar Digital Literacy Tool

Thursday August 26, 2021 Dover, DE – Delaware Libraries are pleased to announce the launch of Northstar Digital Literacy, an online training tool for basic computer skills. Northstar Digital Literacy provides digital literacy assessments and tutorials in basic computer skills and tips for how to use technology in daily life. Delaware Libraries and Literacy Delaware […]




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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Peninsula” by Jason Jellick

On view from September 3-24, 2021 Wilmington, Del. (August 30, 2021) – The Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present photographer Jason Jellick’s debut exhibition, Peninsula, from September 3-24, 2021. Jellick was named a 2021 Artist Fellow in Photography by the Delaware Division of the Arts. Jellick began the artistic journey of this exhibit about a […]