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people.com Oct 22
In this week’s PEOPLE cover story, read an exclusive excerpt from Eric Dane’s ‘My Book of Days’ and wife Rebecca Gayheart’s reflections on their life together ... Show more
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Jared Kushner Had Access To Foreign Slush Funds, Book Excerpt Alleges: Kushner has denied the allegations in a response on social media.
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'I came to Bombay [Mumbai] with my driving licence and hoped that if I was unable to become an actor, I would at least become a taxi driver ... Show more
What’s it like being asked in every interview about being called the world’s most beautiful woman?
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan answered this question and more in ... Show more
This is how a day in Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor’s life unfolded in 1989.
In this clip from BBC2’s The Bollywood Story, Kapoor begins his day with his family ... Show more
Social entrepreneur and engineer Verghese Kurien believed that India’s milk co-operatives could challenge its caste system.
Kurien ... Show more
Following July’s protests at Jantar Mantar, Abhijeet Dipke’s Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has started a campaign to demand better infrastructure in India’s ... Show more
Mark Law on Jacinda Ardern: In an excerpt from his new smash-hit memoir, national hero Mark Law writes of his disbelief at the former PM
newsroom.co.nz/2026/08/31/mark-law-on-jacinda-ardern/
What does it take to portray the modern woman on screen?
In this 1987 interview, Shabana Azmi spoke about navigating parallel and commercial Indian cinema - ... Show more
Will 'cockroaches' become 'butterflies'?
Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das says he believes, if there is systemic change ... Show more
Tens of thousands of people showed up at the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar last month.
But how were these protests funded? ... Show more
What happens when you’re one of Bollywood’s biggest stars - and you’re shooting four or five films in a single day?
In this candid 1978 interview ... Show more
How Prince Saved ‘New Girl’: Inside the Show’s Most Iconic Episode (Exclusive Excerpt)
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Want better outcomes? Start making bigger asks: In an adapted excerpt from You Can Just Do Things, Cate Hall argues that our fear of hearing “no” keeps us ...
fastcompany.com/91550729/want-better-outcomes-start-making-bigger-asks
From the memoir: When Oscar Wilde’s daughter-in-law did ‘Oriental’ makeup for Qurratulain Hyder
scroll.in/article/1093547/from-the-memoir-when-oscar-wildes-daughter-in-law-did-oriental-makeup-for-qurratulain-hyder
Humour on the page: The gas burners begin to malfunction just when the guests are on their way
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Read in Hindi: An excerpt from Arundhati Roy’s memoir, ‘Meri Maa Meri Gangster’: Roy’s ‘Mother Mary Comes to Me’ has been translated into Hindi by Prabhat Singh.
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A new book shows the many interesting ways Indians eat rice and combine it with other ingredients
scroll.in/article/1093830/a-new-book-shows-the-many-interesting-ways-indians-eat-rice-and-combine-it-with-other-ingredients
In California, a Plan to Help Wildlife Cross a Busy Freeway: The world's largest wildlife crossing will soon allow cougars and other animals to traverse the ...
undark.org/2026/06/12/california-wildlife-crossing/
‘I shall not be present / to witness the language / I killed’: Five poems of hypocrisy and poverty
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The day Jawaharlal Nehru told the Dalai Lama to return to Tibet: Book Excerpt: Inside the private meetings with Nehru and Zhou Enlai that shaped the Dalai ...
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Key FactsBattle Over Dalai Lama’s Spiritual Succession
Jul 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- The Chinese government insists on approving the next Dalai Lama, repeating tactics used in the Panchen Lama controversy.
- The current Dalai Lama decreed his successor will be reborn abroad, potentially breaking with tradition by being female.
- Beijing enforces political indoctrination in Tibetan monasteries and restricts the Tibetan language to erode cultural identity.
- The Tibetan exile community strengthens global alliances and harnesses digital tools to protect their spiritual heritage.
When His Holiness dies, his reincarnation must be approved by the central government.— Mao Ning, Foreign Ministry spokesperson, reiterated last July.
OpinionBook excerpt: One man's trash is another man's journey: In Trash! A Garbageman's Story, we meet Montreal's garbagemen: workers who are flawed, hard-working ...
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Paid articlePaywallRadioactive drinks for sale in Rotorua: When Rotorua, Waipawa, and Palmerston North went crazy for radium, as told in an excerpt from a new book
newsroom.co.nz/2026/06/30/radioactive-drinks-for-sale-in-rotorua/
See which Bible verses, books are on Texas public schools' required reading list: The Texas State Board of Education approved a first-of-its-kind reading list ...
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See which Bible verses, books are on Texas public schools' required reading list: The Texas State Board of Education approved a first-of-its-kind reading list ...
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Cookbook: Two summer-friendly recipes that combine culinary traditions of India and Nepal
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In California, a Plan to Help Wildlife Cross a Busy Freeway: The world's largest wildlife crossing will soon allow cougars and other animals to traverse the ...
undark.org/2026/06/12/california-wildlife-crossing/
Trump Pulled Stunt At Dinner Party That Was So Awkward Guests Talked About It 'For Weeks'
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Longreads Jun 16
The Cousin Returns: On coming home to the Philippines.
longreads.com/2026/06/16/lucky-creatures-joseph-trinidad-philippines/
Trump Launches ‘Massive’ Leak Hunt After Humiliating Revelations: The White House is scrambling after the publication of an excerpt from an upcoming book.
thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-launches-massive-leak-hunt-after-humiliating-revelations/
“I Loved ‘SNL,’ But It Wasn’t Mine”: Why Rosebud Baker Left the Show After Having a Baby (Exclusive Excerpt)
hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/why-rosebud-baker-left-snl-having-baby-exclusive-excerpt-1236614071/
Paid articlePaywallWhat does it take to capture the imagination of millions? In this clip, Rajesh Khanna, considered to be the first superstar of Hindi cinema ... Show more
Excerpt from Zinzi Clemmons' book of essays "Freedom": From Los Angeles to Sacramento, Zinzi Clemmons wrestles with Didion's narrative of California against her ...
latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2026-06-08/excerpt-from-zinzi-clemmons-book-of-essays-freedom
Nerdist Jun 08
Learn How to Make Your Own TARDIS With CROCHET AMIGUWHOMI (Exclusive): Check out this exclusive excerpt from Crochet AmiguWHOmi: Adventures in Time and Space to ...
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Singer Suman Kalyanpur, known for hits like Na Na Karte Pyaar Tumhin Se (1965) and Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyaar Ke Charche (1968), died, aged 89, on Sunday ... Show more
When she first entered Bollywood, Madhuri Dixit enthralled Indian audiences with her evocative acting style and graceful dance moves ... Show more
The World Cup is no exception: how modern sports gambling has learned to lure customers into bad wagers. A book excerpt
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Greek City Times Jun 06
Over 200 Migrants Arrive in Crete in a Single Day as Authorities Remain on Alert: More than 200 migrants arrived in Crete in multiple incidents on Friday ...
greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/06/crete-migrant-arrivals-over-200-one-day/
OpinionMarilyn Monroe Made Being Photographed Into an Art: Rachel Syme, in an excerpt from “Marilyn Monroe 100,” writes about a dress of Monroe’s that Kim Kardashian ...
newyorker.com/books/page-turner/marilyn-monroe-made-being-photographed-into-an-art
Key FactsMarilyn Monroe: A Century of Hollywood Legend
May 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
- Originally named Norma Jeane Baker, Monroe spent much of her early life in foster care before becoming a movie star.
- She fought to break free from her blonde stereotype and acted in around 30 films, including famous comedies.
- Worldwide activities mark her 100th birthday, featuring auctions, exhibitions, and film celebrations.
- Her story includes multiple marriages, FBI surveillance related to political associations, and an untimely death at 36.
Suddenly they took me to an orphanage.— Marilyn Monroe, in the BBC film Marilyn on Marilyn (1981) about her childhood
‘You Look Shocked’: Jill Biden Taken Aback After View Host Reads Biting Kamala Book Excerpt Ab ...
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fightful.com Jun 02
In an excerpt from his book, former WWE Co-President George Barrios explained why WWE still did the Saudi Arabia deal after Washington Post journalist Jamal ... Show more
The Case for Sleep: How Rest Became Central to Modern Wellness: In an excerpt from his new book Longevity Nation, author and longevity expert Michael Clinton ...
womenshealthmag.com/health/a71434985/sleep-habits-longevity-nation/
Which books would the Kelce brothers bring to a deserted island? Read their answer in an exclusive excerpt from their new book "No Dumb Questions ... Show more
Kelce brothers reveal the books they'd bring to a deserted island
Kelce brothers reveal the books they'd bring to a deserted island
people.com May 28
🔗: people.com/jill-biden-kate-middleton-book-excerpt-exclusive-11984994? In an exclusive excerpt from Jill Biden's new book, 'View From the East Wing' the former first lady reflects on her connection with ... Show more
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people.com/jill-biden-kate-middleton-book-excerpt-exclusive-11984994?taid=6a183d27e9bd530001167bba
Halo: Waypoint Chronicles reveals Spartan Agryna's origin story (exclusive): Halo Infinite's Spartan Agryna gets an origin story called "London Calling" in the ...
polygon.com/halo-waypoint-chronicles-excerpt/
#Excerpt | Ladies’ Night: Stories published by Running Head Books.
Let’s do like something real wild,’ I say to my sister. ‘Like smuggle a sholmaachh out of ... Show more
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The Wire: The Wire News India, Latest News,News from India, Politics, External Affairs, Science, Economics, Gender and Culture
Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets: China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, U.S. President Donald Trump said ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/china-has-agreed-to-buy-200-boeing-jets-trump-says-2026-05-14/
The Kate Middleton Topless Photo Scandal That Proved She Could Handle the Job of Future Queen (Exclusive Excerpt)
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Science Friday May 07
The long history of birds, from velociraptors to pigeons: Birds are living dinosaurs whose ancestors include T. rex and giant penguins. Understanding their past ...
sciencefriday.com/segments/the-long-history-of-birds-from-velociraptors-to-pigeons/
MG Ramachandran – or MGR – was a silver-screen superstar who went on to become the first actor to lead Tamil Nadu.
His hugely successful stint in politics ... Show more
I Let AI Look at My Breasts—and I’m Glad I Did: In an exclusive book excerpt, Joanna Stern explains how new technology could improve the odds for women like ...
wsj.com/tech/ai/joanna-stern-i-am-not-a-robot-ai-book-8e54657e
Paid articlePaywall When Hollywood Is a Humiliation Ritual: Ryan O’Connell’s Journey to Getting His Own TV Show (Exclusive Excerpt)
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The Judy Blume Book That Scandalized a Nation: Bio Excerpt: Read an excerpt about the book that scandalized a nation from Mark Oppenheimer’s upcoming biography ...
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Dungeon Crawler Carl: Matt Dinniman Interview and Exclusive "A Parade of Horribles" Excerpt - IGN
ign.com/articles/dungeon-crawler-carl-matt-dinniman-interview-parade-of-horribles-excerpt
‘One swallow / the earth remembers rain’: Poems on shared experiences in late-stage capitalism
scroll.in/article/1092126/one-swallow-the-earth-remembers-rain-poems-on-shared-experiences-in-late-stage-capitalism
WATCH: NBI Director Melvin Matibag says the agency has leads on the assassin supposedly hired by Vice President Sara Duterte to kill President Ferdinand Marcos ... Show more
Leviste asks flood control-related question during House deliberations on VP Sara impeachment
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The White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday marked the third time since the summer of 2024 that a gunman was able to get dangerously close to ... Show more
OpinionRachel Goldberg-Polin Mourns Son Hersh in ‘When We See You Again’: In an exclusive book excerpt, Rachel Goldberg-Polin writes about mourning her son, Hersh ...
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Paid articlePaywall“I’ve sung so many songs for this happy world. Today, let me cry for a moment for myself.”
In a 1984 interview, Asha Bhosle was asked to choose a favourite ... Show more
Shah Rukh Khan buys Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth Rs 1.4 crore – A look at King Khan’s luxury garage
financialexpress.com/life/lifestyle-shah-rukh-khan-buys-mercedes-benz-v-class-worth-rs-1-4-crore-a-look-at-king-khans-luxury-garage-4190744/
‘Everything changes / Everything remains’: Poems of love and longing in a city: An excerpt from ‘My Dead Flowers’, by Buku Sarkar.
scroll.in/article/1092067/everything-changes-everything-remains-poems-of-love-and-longing-in-a-city
Dash Social Apr 14
Before You Say ‘Yes’ to Being a Bridesmaid, Read This: For a comprehensive list of what comes with being a bridesmaid, read this excerpt from Ruhama Wolle's book ...
glamour.com/story/everything-that-yes-actually-includes-i-hope-you-elope-excerpt
'I was not a nice person': paraplegic author: Book excerpt: a crash survivor on being 17, in a wheelchair, and angry with the world
newsroom.co.nz/2026/04/14/i-was-not-a-nice-person-paraplegic-author/
Read an Exclusive, Advanced Excerpt of 'Our Perfect Storm,' Author Carley Fortune's New Romance Novel
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Dash Social Apr 07
'Yesteryear' Is Already the Book of the Year—and We Have an Exclusive Excerpt: An influencer’s dream life takes a shocking turn in 'Yesteryear ...
glamour.com/story/shes-a-perfect-trad-wife-until-she-wakes-up-in-1855-brace-yourself-for-yesteryear
