Five Books to Understand India Today
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How to understand Modi’s India
Is India enjoying a golden age or in democratic decline? And what will the prime minister do next? As the nation goes to the polls, four books attempt to unravel its many complexitiesFinancial Times - World - India -
How to understand Modi’s India
Is India enjoying a golden age or in democratic decline? And what will the prime minister do next? As the nation goes to the polls, four books attempt to unravel its many complexitiesFinancial Times - Business - India -
Why Every Entrepreneur Should Understand How Packaging Influences Consumer Behavior
Understand what influences the behavior your customers.Inc. - Business -
Welsh first minister to go to India for Tata talks
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Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Civilian Center and Other Targets in Odesa
Ukraine accused Russia of using a cluster weapon in a civilian area on Monday, killing five people. A strike on Wednesday killed three others, an official said.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Hot Property: five homes for sale in the Midi-Pyrénées
From a Gascon château with a pigeonnier and orangery to a rustic, renovated house with a libraryFinancial Times - World -
India's economy: The good, bad and ugly in six charts
India has one of the world's fastest growing economies but the benefits are yet to fully reach the poorest.BBC News - Top stories - India -
Today's news in 10 minutes
April 26, 2024CNN - Top stories -
College Students Hit the (Sports) Books
Gambling is here to stay. What does that mean for young people?The Wall Street Journal - World -
The week's bestselling books, May 5
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, May 5, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Paul Auster’s Best Books: A Guide
The novelist played with reality and chance in tales of solitary narrators and mutable identities. Here’s an overview of his work.The New York Times - Top stories -
Five skeletons found under Wolf’s Lair home of Hermann Göring in Poland
Amateur archaeologists discover remains missing hands and feet at former Nazi military headquarters. Amateur archaeologists have unearthed five human skeletons missing their hands and feet under the former home of the Nazi war criminal Hermann ...The Guardian - World -
One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu
There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey result strongly hints that the outbreak may be widespread.The New York Times - Health -
India’s Master of Nostalgia Takes His Sweeping Vision to Netflix
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films are known for splendor, grandiosity and obsessive attention to light and detail. Will that translate to mobile screens?The New York Times - World - Netflix -
India’s Master of Nostalgia Takes His Sweeping Vision to Netflix
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films are known for splendor, grandiosity and obsessive attention to light and detail. Will that translate to mobile screens?The New York Times - Top stories - Netflix -
Book excerpt: "The Spoiled Heart" by Sunjeev Sahota
The acclaimed British author returns with a timely, tragic novel in which an Anglo-Indian is caught up in a quagmire of identity politics.CBS News - Entertainment -
Emily Oster tackles pregnancy complications in new book
Author Emily Oster, known for her influential book "Expecting Better," introduces her fourth book, "The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications."CBS News - Top stories -
Judi Dench talks Shakespearean journey, new book
In her seven-decade career, Dame Judi Dench has played nearly every female character in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra. Dench and her late husband even used to refer to Shakespeare as "the man who pays the rent." That's also ...CBS News - Top stories -
Judi Dench talks Shakespearean journey, new book
In her seven-decade career, Dame Judi Dench has played nearly every female character in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra. Dench and her late husband even used to refer to Shakespeare as "the man who pays the rent." That's also ...CBS News - Entertainment -
Book excerpt: "I Cheerfully Refuse" by Leif Enger
The award-winning author of "Peace Like a River" returns with a strange, alluring novel set in a world burning up and going mad.CBS News - Entertainment -
Scottish government wins no-confidence vote as search for SNP leader goes on
The Labour motion, following the collapse of the SNP's power-sharing agreement with the Greens, is defeated by 70 votes to 58.BBC News - Top stories -
What to Watch for at Today’s Fed Meeting on Interest Rates
Policymakers are expected to leave borrowing costs unchanged, but investors are bracing for signals that rates will stay higher for longer.The New York Times - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Five Republican-led states sue over Biden's new Title IX transgender protections
Five Republican-led states have sued the Biden administration over its new rules expanding Title IX to protect transgender students.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Sari shops and street food stalls: How e-payments have taken over India
Yahoo News - World -
For Anne Hathaway, going five years without booze is a bigger milestone than 'middle age'
Anne Hathaway put alcohol (and hangovers) on a shelf more than five years ago. Now, she's expressing gratitude for the gifts and opportunities she's been given.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Falcons defend selecting Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8, feel solid about QBs for 'next five years minimum'
The Falcons signed Kirk Cousins this offseasonCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
A Very Famous Model Stars in a Very Pixelated Book of Wigs
With the model Kaia Gerber, the hairstylist Guido Palau created a “low-fi” project about the transformative power of hair.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
4/28: The Book Report by Washington Post critic Ron Charles
The "Sunday Morning" book reviewer offers his picks from this month's new fiction and non-fiction titles, including a new book by Amor Towles, author of "A Gentleman in Moscow," and Judi Dench's love letter to Shakespeare.CBS News - Entertainment - United Kingdom -
How to Get Free Kindle Books With Your Library Card (2024)
All you need is an internet connection, a library card, and a good ebook reader to dive into your next page-turner.Wired - Tech -
Norwegian Cruise’s stock falls after revenue missed, despite record bookings
Norwegian Cruise’s stock slumped Wednesday, after the cruise operator beat first-quarter profit expectations and raised its full-year outlook amid continued record demand, but missed revenue expectations for the first time in seven quarters.MarketWatch - Business -
The Buzz: What would a fantasy baseball draft look like today?
Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski breaks down what he learned from a recent industry draft, one month into the 2024 MLB season.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
The Fed rate decision meeting is today. Here are the odds of a cut.
Inflation-weary consumers have also been slammed by high borrowing costs. Here's what economists expect the Fed to announce.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Book Review: Novelist Amy Tan shares love of the natural world in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles'
Best-selling novelist Amy Tan of “The Joy Luck Club” fame combines entries from her nature journal with astonishing illustrations thanks to lessons in bird illustration in “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” to share a birdwatching obsession that ...ABC News - Entertainment -
Phones, Islamic books and currency exchange. Some businesses are making money out of Taliban rule
The Taliban takeover three years ago has sent Afghanistan's economy into a tailspinABC News - World -
‘Getting a book idea feels like a buzz in the head’: Paul Auster – a life in quotes
The author of The New York Trilogy, Leviathan and 4 3 2 1 has died at the age of 77. Here are some of the most memorable quotes from interviews he gave throughout his life. • Paul Auster, American author of The New York Trilogy, dies aged 77. I’ve ...The Guardian - World -
11 Best Smart Notebooks and Smart Pens (2024): Tablets, Digital Pens, and Reusable Books
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.Wired - Tech -
Lulu Cheng and Lacey Benard talk bilingual learning with Bitty Bao books and toys
In our "Changing the Game" series, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by spotlighting Lulu Cheng and Lacey Benard. After identifying a gap in Chinese learning resources for children, they founded Bitty Bao in 2020. ...CBS News - Top stories -
When is Memorial Day 2024? All the best sales you can shop today
When is Memorial Day 2024? Here's everything you need to know, including where to shop sales before the holiday.CBS News - Top stories -
Best pre-Memorial Day appliance deals and sales you can shop today
Save big on appliances from top brands and retailers gearing up for Memorial Day.CBS News - Top stories -
The Affordable Connectivity Program Ends Today. Millions of Americans Might Lose Internet Access
The Affordable Connectivity Program—a federal benefit that provides discounts on high-speed internet access to low-income Americans—ends on April 30. Here's what happens next.Wired - Tech