Thota Vaikuntam: A grocery shop owner’s son from a village who became one of India’s most celebrated artists; his paintings are hung from National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi to Peabody Essex Museum in Massachusetts

From a humble grocery shop in a Telangana village, Thota Vaikuntam’s artistic journey blossomed. Despite early doubts, his dedication led him to international acclaim. Inspired by his mother and the women of his village, his distinctive paintings, featuring dusky-toned figures adorned with traditional elements, now grace museums worldwide. His unwavering commitment to his craft continues…

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Awanish Sharan Transformation: “The greatest achievement is becoming healthier at 45 than I was at 39”: IAS Awanish Sharan shares his epic transformation journey without any crash diet; shares fitness formula for beginners

IAS officer Awanish Sharan defied the trend of quick fixes, embracing a disciplined approach to health. Starting in 2020, his journey, marked by setbacks and a renewed commitment in 2024, focused on smart training, balanced nutrition, and adequate sleep. By setting a deadline and prioritizing consistency over perfection, Sharan achieved remarkable health improvements, evidenced by…

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Supreme Court allows states to count mail-in ballots that arrive late, rejecting RNC challenge

WASHINGTON — Rejecting a Republican National Committee challenge, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that elections officials may count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day if they were postmarked beforehand. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The court, divided 5-4, held that the Mississippi law…

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Tia Bhatia: “Our daughter is not a defective toy”: They were told to ‘replace’ her and what her parents did will remain an example forever

“Our daughter is not a defective toy”: They were told to ‘replace’ her and what her parents did will remain an example forever There’s a powerful saying in Hindi: “Paida karne wale se bada palne wala hota hai.” In simple words, it takes far more to raise a child than it does to give birth…

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