Day: May 21, 2025

21May By source belowNo Comments

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Suryakumar, Santner steal the show as MI seals final playoff spot in style

Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir’s quickfire partnership changed the course of the virtual quarterfinal between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. Capitals didn’t recover from the deadly blows as Mumbai sealed the only remaining place in the playoffs with an emphatic 59-run win at the Wankhede Stadium on May 21, 2025.The sky stayed clear despite an adverse weather warning, paving way for Suryakumar to extend his record run. While the runs poured in, courtesy of Suryakumar and Dhir during their 57-run unbroken stand in 21 balls for the sixth wicket, Mitchell Santner’s left-arm spin blew Capitals away. Santner’s magic spell of three for 11 overshadowed his DC spin counterparts Vipraj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav on the centre-pitch that aided the spinners big time. He accounted...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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The injection of youth has invigorated Super Kings: Michael Hussey

For five-time champion Chennai Super Kings, 2025 has been the second consecutive season in which the team has not been able to make it to the IPL playoffs.For a side which has traditionally reposed faith in seasoned players, the bottom-placed CSK chose to give youngsters Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel and Anshul Kamboj a chance in the second half of the current campaign while also looking forward to building a side for the future. CSK batting coach Michael Hussey spoke about the franchise’s plans. Excerpts:When everything is lost in terms of qualifying, how do you look at things? All the guys have been working really hard. Obviously, the results haven’t been going the way we would have liked. But these are the players [Mhatre, Brevis, Urvil and Kamboj) who are hopefully g...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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IPL Points Table 2025 After MI vs DC: Mumbai Indians take final playoff spot

IPL 2025 Points Table After IPL Today Match Update: Mumbai Indians have taken up the final playoff spot after beating the Delhi Capitals by 59 runs. The MI bowlers were all over the DC batters and squeezed the life out of them for much of the chase. Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner took three wickets each while Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks and Karn Sharma took a scalp each. DC were all out for 121 chasing a target of 181. Suryakumar Yadav’s 43-ball 73 not out helped Mumbai Indians to get to 180/5 after 20 overs. SKY’s astonishing knock came in an unbeaten 57-run stand off 21 balls with Naman Dhir, who finished with a score of 24 in just eight balls. Their final flourish helped MI paper over a sluggish early half of the innings, particularly in the middle overs. DC gave away ju...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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IndiGo flight lands in Srinagar with damaged nose due to turbulence, hailstorm

Amid heavy rain and hailstorm in Delhi, an IndiGo flight heading to Srinagar faced severe turbulence and damage on Wednesday evening. While the nose of the aircraft suffered damages due to the weather, the flight landed safely, according to Srinagar Airport Director Javed Anjum. “Flight 6E 2142 enocountered bad weather and a hail storm and emergency was reported by the pilot to the ATC. However, the flight landed safely at Srinagar at 8.30 pm. All Aircrew and passengers are safe,” the spokesperson of the Srinagar Airport Authority, adding that there were 227 passengers on board. Among those on board were Trinamool Congress MPs Sagarika Ghose, Derek O’Brien, Mamata Bala Thakur, and Nadimul Haque. Just saw some scary turbulence visuals of the Indigo Delhi-Srinagar flight and came across thi...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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Police, Defence launch probe into ‘drone sightings’ in Kolkata

Kolkata Police, as well as the Ministry of Defence, have launched a probe into reports of drone-like objects spotted hovering over the Kolkata sky two days ago. On Monday night, at least 8-10 such objects were found flying over the Hastings area, the Vidyasagar Setu, and the Maidan, prompting a high alert across all police stations in the city. “Reports of drone sightings over Kolkata have been received and are currently under investigation. Efforts are underway to ascertain the veracity of this event. Further information will be shared as facts are established,” Wg Cdr Himanshu Tiwari (CPRO, Ministry of Defence, Kolkata) said on Wednesday. Story continues below this ad “In the interim, the media is urged to refrain from speculation,” the Defence official said. Quoting an ...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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IPL 2025 | LSG skipper Pant has a point to prove against GT

In focus: LSG skipper Pant, in the middle of a dismal campaign, will be keen on making amends. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI The Narendra Modi Stadium here on Thursday will play host to the compelling second act of a tale of two captains whose fates in IPL 2025 have diverged dramatically. The Ekana Stadium was where Lucknow Super Giants’ skipper Rishabh Pant and his Gujarat Titans counterpart Shubman Gill last met. LSG may have claimed the two points on offer then, but there has been a tectonic shift since. Super Giants, currently seventh, are out of playoff contention, while Titans are perched atop the standings and are eyeing a top-two finish. Interestingly, the individual trajectories of Pant and ...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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Guyana Global Super League looks to take Champions League T20 vacuum as five teams confirm participation

More than 10 years after the Champions League T20 — a tournament that brought domestic T20 franchises together — a similar tournament that was successfully held in 2024 returns to the calendar once again in Guyana. Guyana Global Super League (GSL) has announced the tournament which includes five T20 teams from around the world will take place from July 10 to 18 at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence. The tournament will see Dubai Capitals (ILT20), Hobart Hurricanes (Big Bash), Central Stags (Super Smash), Rangpur Riders (BPL) and Guyana Amazon Warriors (CPL, finalists) facing each-other. Rangpur Riders were in the champions of the inaugural edition held last year which included Lahore Qalandars (PSL) and Hampshire Hawks (T20 Cup). In the final, Rangpur defeated Cricket Victoria to wi...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

Travel

Kerala Plus Two result 2025: When and how to check DHSE scorecard – Times of India

Kerala Plus Two result 2025: The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, will declare the Kerala Plus Two Result 2025 on Thursday, May 22, at 3:00 PM, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The Class 12 results will be published online at the official website — keralaresults.nic.in.In addition to the main portal, students will also be able to access their results on dhsekerala.gov.in and result.kite.kerala.gov.in. Over 4.44 lakh students who appeared for the Plus Two examinations this year are expected to check their marks online.The DHSE Plus Two exams were held from March 3 to March 26, 2025. Following the completion of the evaluation process, the board has now scheduled the official result declaration for Thursday. Students will require their hall ticket number, date of bir...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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No mobile signal on underground Mumbai Metro; telecom firms cry foul at ‘monopoly’ of operator

As complaints pour in from commuters regarding the non-availability of mobile network connectivity within the underground Mumbai Metro Line 3, also called Aqua Line, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has put the blame on what it describes as the “monopolistic setup” developed by the Metro authorities. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the COAI made it clear that mobile network operators are quite keen on providing seamless connectivity along the underground section through an in-building solution (IBS) shared by all. However, they accuse Mumbai Metro of refusing them direct access and instead involving a third-party vendor at “exorbitant” prices for deploying networks. Metro passengers on the recently opened BKC-Worli segment of Metro Line 3 have raised concerns about not ...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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Kerala Plus Two result date, time: Class 12 result to be out tomorrow online at keralaresults.nic.in – Times of India

Kerala Plus Two result 2025 to be declared tomorrow at 3 PM on official websites DHSE Kerala Class 12 result 2025: The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, will declare the Class 12 (Plus Two) examination results tomorrow, May 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Over 4.44 lakh students who appeared for the DHSE exams this year are eagerly awaiting the release of their scores.The Kerala Plus Two results will be made available online through the official result portals. Students can check their marks by logging in using their hall ticket number, registration number, and date of birth once the results are published.Students can access their Class 12 results online through the official portals of the DHSE Kerala. The results will be available on multiple platforms, including keralaresul...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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Calcutta HC asks 2 protesting teachers to appear before police tomorrow

The Calcutta High Court single bench of Justice Tirthankar Ghosh on Wednesday directed the two petitioners who had moved the court against the police summons to appear before the Bidhannagar North Police by 10 am Thursday. Justice Ghosh further asked the state counsel not to take any coercive steps against the two petitioners Sudip Konar and Indrajit Mondol. Mondal and Konar had approached the High Court alleging that they were framed in a false case. Story continues below this ad During the hearing, allegations of “overactivity” by the police against the protestors and the teachers, who were standing in front of Vikas Bhavan, being beaten up by Trinamool supporters were also mentioned. Justice Ghosh observed, “The protestors and teachers can camp in Central Park in front ...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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Videos: Hailstorm, heavy rain hit Delhi-NCR bringing respite from heat

Delhi-NCR Weather Update: Heavy rain, hail and strong winds battered several parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat. Visuals from the Indira Gandhi International Airport’s Terminal 3 showed rainfall in progress, while strong winds swept across central and west Delhi, providing a temporary respite from the heat. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR around 8.30 pm, warning of more intense weather activity over the next couple of hours. Watch | Hailstorm in central Delhi’s Gol Market pic.twitter.com/91qYCbFWv7 — The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) May 21, 2025 “A cyclonic circulation in neighbouring Haryana has been cited as the cause of the storm. Moisture-carrying winds from the Arabian Sea and Bay...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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India-New Zealand Champions Trophy final breaks all-time viewership record: ICC

The 2025 Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand was the most watched match in the history of the tournament, surpassing the record set by title clash of the 2017 edition, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said. In data shared by the ICC on Wednesday, it has emerged that the final clocked 65.3 billion live viewing minutes globally, breaking the earlier record set in the 2017 final between India and Pakistan by 52.1 percent. ICC also shared that the tournament saw a total of 358 billion global viewing minutes across global coverage and the tournament has become the most watched Champions Trophy ever with a 19 percent increase in terms of viewership as compared to the 2017 edition. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final on March ...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

Politics

Curious case of convicted BJP MLA Kanwarlal Meena—denied SC relief, in jail, but yet to be disqualified

New Delhi: Nearly three weeks after the Rajasthan High Court upheld his conviction and three-year prison sentence in a 2005 case—and two weeks after the Supreme Court denied him relief—BJP leader Kanwarlal Meena continues to be a member of the state assembly. The Congress has slammed this as a “murder of the Constitution”. Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951 provides for disqualification of a lawmaker if he or she is convicted for an offence that entails a minimum sentence of two years. In the previous Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as a member on 23 March 2023, just a day after his conviction and sentencing by a Gujarat court in a defamation case. Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was disqualified as a member of the Uttar Pradesh asse...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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Jofra Archer suffers another injury ahead of India Tests, to miss ODIs vs West Indies

Ahead of a busy Test summer, England have been handed an early blow with star pacer Jofra Archer ruled out of the three-match ODI series against West Indies starting May 29. The injury means the 30-year-old, who was set to feature for England Lions in their match against India A in first week of June with an eye on a Test call-up, may have to wait for his turn. Archer sustained the injury while playing for the Rajasthan Royals against the Kolkata Knight Riders on May 4 in the 2025 IPL. England said he will “reassessed over the next fortnight to determine when he may return to action”. The 30-year-old had been left out of the squad for the following three-match T20 series in order to play for England Lions against India A. Archer, who last featured in a Test back in February 2021, was suppo...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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3 from West Bengal among 103 redeveloped rail stations to be opened by PM Modi on May 22: What’s new at these stations?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate three redeveloped railway stations in West Bengal—Kalyani Ghoshpara, Panagarh, and Joychandi Pahar—on May 22 as part of the nationwide launch of 103 Amrit Stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). The inauguration will take place via video conference from Bikaner, Rajasthan, as per a statement by the Press Information Bureau. Story continues below this ad “May 22 is a landmark day for India’s railway infrastructure. The Amrit Stations will boost comfort, connectivity and celebrate our glorious culture!” PM Modi posted on X on Wednesday. These three West Bengal stations are among the 103 stations across 86 districts in 18 states and Union Territories that have been redeveloped at a total cost of over Rs 1,1...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

Politics

‘Congress office in Turkey’ claim: After FIRs, Arnab’s Republic TV admits error, Amit Malviya defiant

Bengaluru: Two individuals including an Indian Youth Congress worker have filed police complaints against BJP Information Technology department head Amit Malviya and journalist Arnab Goswami, accusing them of “masterminding a criminally motivated campaign” to disseminate “false information” that the Congress has an office in Türkiye. Republic TV ran a visual 15 May on its “digital platform” in which it “erroneously” depicted a building as the Congress party office in Turkiye. The clip was also shared on X by Malviya. Indian Youth Congress worker Shridhar M.M. and a lawyer, Shrikant Swaroop B.N, filed separate police complaints against Malviya and Goswami in Bengaluru, in Congress-ruled Karnataka. Show Full Article While Shridhar’s complaint, shared on X by t...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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Fraud-accused former UCO Bank Chairman moves bail citing ill health

On Wednesday, former Chairman and Managing Director of UCO Bank, Subodh Kumar Goel, was produced before Chief Judge Sukumar Ray at the City Sessions Court. Goel’s counsel moved for bail, citing the 74-year-old’s deteriorating health, including Parkinson’s disease and a rare hereditary condition. “My client is not only sick but also infirm,” his counsel stated. “He has been suffering from SCA-12 (a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterised by progressive hand tremors, mild to moderate gait ataxia, and other neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms) since 2018. The disease is progressive in nature.” Describing Goel’s current state, the counsel added, “A scan has been done. He is dependent on assistance for daily living. An MRI of the brain shows decreased brain volume and impaired bloo...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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Delhi HC quashes case against husband, says, ‘Law doesn’t recognise concept of marital rape’

The Delhi High Court has quashed an order directing prosecution of a man for performing “unnatural” sex with his wife saying the law doesn’t recognise the concept of marital rape.The court noted Section 377 of IPC penalising such acts won’t apply in a marital relationship particularly when the allegation of consent was missing. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma was dealing with the man’s plea against a trial court order which directed framing of Section 377 (punishment for unnatural offences) charge against him for allegedly performing oral sex with his wife. Story continues below this ad The verdict said the law did not recognise the concept of marital rape. “There is no basis to assume that a husband would not be protected from prosecution under Section 377 of IPC, in view of...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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BMC orders to stop ‘unauthorised’ repair works at 170-year-old heritage synagogue in Mumbai’s Byculla

Magen David Synagogue – the 170-year-old historical structure of the Jewish community in South Mumbai – has come under controversy after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation issued a stop-work notice claiming that the trustees of the synagogue were carrying out repair work without seeking due approval. BMC claimed that the trustees initiated an allegedly ‘unauthorised’ repair work of the structure. The BMC has told The Indian Express, that they have sought a report from the trustees as the civic officials have not granted any permission to carry out the work in the heritage structure. “The trustees of the synagogue were carrying out repair works, and we have issued them a stop work notice. We did not receive any application from them seeking NOC before going ahead with the repair works....

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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Worship Lord Hanuman to Remove Bad Effects of Shani or Saturn on Telugu Hanuman Jayanti 2025 – Times of India

On May 22, 2025, Telugu Hanuman Jayanti 2025will be celebrated in the states of South India. It has significant astrological and spiritual meaning. This auspicious day, which concludes the 41-day Hanuman Deeksha, a time of spiritual discipline, devotion, and purification is widely celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.The planetary placements for this year provide a unique chance toworship Lord Hanuman, the everlasting guardian and destroyer of evil energies, in order to seek protection from Shani's (Saturn) negative impacts.Date and Time of Telugu Hanuman JayantiDasami Tithi Begins - May 22, 2025 - 03:21 AMDasami Tithi Ends - May 23, 2025 - 01:12 AMSignificance of Telugu Hanuman Jayanti:Telugu Hanuman Jayanti will take place. Worshiping Lord Hanuman and asking for his blessings to el...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

Opinion

From Anganwadi to Balavatika: Inside UP’s game-changing early education reform

Archana, a single mother from a village near Prayagraj, knows education is the key to a better future. But when her son started Grade 1 in a government school, he struggled — his teacher said he should have attended preschool first. Now, Archana worries for her three-year-old daughter at the local Anganwadi. Will it prepare her for school? With no government preschool nearby and private options costing over ₹10,000 a year — far beyond her ₹40,000 income — she faces an impossible choice between securing her child’s future and meeting daily needs.For countless parents like Archana, this is the reality. And for their children, the crucial early years — when 90% of brain development takes place — pass by without structured learning. The fallout is stark. According to ASER 2019, 86% of four-yea...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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North Bengal visit | Remain vigilant, step up patrol: CM Mamata Banerjee to police in border districts

Alerting about illegal cross-border movements, including potential terrorist threats, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday directed all district administrations of north Bengal to remain vigilant and increase patrolling.Addressing a review meeting at Siliguri’s Uttarkanya, the administrative headquarters of North Bengal, the chief minister said the districts in the northern part of the state, sharing international borders with Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, are “very sensitive” region. According to top officials of the West Bengal Police, the CM warned the administration and directed it to remain vigilant in the border areas. “Even though the BSF is deployed, state administrative officials must also remain vigilant,” she said. Story continues below this ad “Border a...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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Maharashtra FYJC admissions: Technical snag hits website on first day of student registration

The student registration process for First-Year Junior College (FYJC) admissions in Maharashtra was stalled on Wednesday as the education department’s website suffered a technical snag, leading to it being closed. This is the first year that the online Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for FYJC admissions is being held across the state. On Wednesday, as candidates started sharing images of an unresponsive website, the office of the director of education (secondary), which conducts the process, informed that it was closed to make it convenient to use on mobile phones, and that students would be updated when it became functional again. Story continues below this ad However, according to officials from the department, the website https://mahafyjcadmissions.in/landing suffer...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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5 things you must do for your brain in your 30s

Your 30s are a critical time to lay the foundation for long-term brain health, and making simple choices now can have a significant impact later. So, what are the top things you must do in your 30s to ensure your brain health is at its peak? Dr Prashant Makhija, consultant neurologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, asserted that the 30s are a pivotal decade — a time when your brain needs as much care as your body. “This is the stage to shift from autopilot to intentional living. Start by challenging your mind daily. Whether it’s learning a new language, reading diverse genres, or trying a new skill, neuroplasticity thrives on stimulation,” said Dr Makhija. Diet diversity Dr Shivakumar H R, consultant neurologist, SS SPARSH Hospital, RR Nagar, Bangalore, said that the brain thrives o...

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21May By source belowNo Comments

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Horoscope Tomorrow, May 22, 2025: Your zodiac insights await – Times of India

AriesSpend a few minutes focusing on yourself; meditation may provide the tranquility you seek today. Seeking professional counsel could help ease the stress caused by auditing challenges.Working remotely may boost your productivity and allow you to enjoy the flexibility it offers. Family discussions about customs could deepen pride and strengthen bonds. If you're planning a desert excursion, ensure you're well-prepared. Renting a property seems attractive—explore your options carefully before committing.TaurusSpend time connecting with nature today—a leisurely stroll can have a revitalizing effect on your body and mind. Maintaining financial discipline will help keep your personal goals on track. Your hard work, especially in the medical field, will likely be noticed. Plan a meaningful fa...

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