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    Assam cabinet approves Welspun Group's investment proposal to set up manufacturing unit in Rangia

    Assam's cabinet approved an investment proposal from Weetek Plastic Private Limited to set up a manufacturing unit. The cabinet also amended rules to categorize extracted limestone into different grades for royalty purposes. A new award named 'Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Award' will honor significant contributions to music and culture. The grand finale of Hazarika's birth centenary celebrations will take place in New Delhi on November 29, 2026.

    Pennsylvania couple transform abandoned 1893 Catholic church into a 3,420 sq-ft family home with a kitchen where altar once stood, and choir loft turned into a bedroom

    In Landenberg, Pennsylvania, a couple has transformed a historic Catholic church into a modern family home. This church, which dates back to 1893, has retained its original architectural details after renovation. The former altar area now features a kitchen, while the choir loft has become a main bedroom. The renovation has improved energy efficiency through a geothermal heating system and updated insulation.

    Motivational quote of the day: 'Until the lions have their own historians, history will always glorify the hunter' - A timeless teaching on how history of world is shaped by the Nigerian novelist-poet Chinua Achebe

    Chinua Achebe’s famous quote, “Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter,” offers a powerful message about perspective and who gets to tell history. The traditional African proverb, popularised by Achebe, reflected his belief that African stories should not be shaped only by colonial and European accounts.

    Tagore’s personal letters to Suniti Kumar Chatterji sell for Rs 42.35 lakh at auction

    A set of personal letters by Rabindranath Tagore was sold for Rs 42.35 lakh in an online auction. The letters, consisting of four pieces, were written to Suniti Kumar Chatterji between 1928 and 1940. Tagore's correspondence reflects significant emotional insights, including his views on criticism and his concerns for artists' financial stability. The auction featured works from other renowned modernists like Nandalal Bose and Ramkinkar Baij.

    Quote of the day by George Santayana: 'A child educated only at school is an uneducated child.' Spanish-American philosopher's lesson on real meaning of education

    While a school can help us learn how to read and the basics of maths, it cannot give us a holistic education. Years ago, eminent philosopher George Santayana explained that learning is a lifelong process and children should be encouraged to learn not just from textbooks but also from observing nature and relationships they form.

    After The Revolutionaries, Pratibha Ranta to star opposite Rajkummar Rao in Karan Johar’s fantasy horror film Vishkanya: Report

    Pratibha Ranta is reportedly set to star alongside Rajkummar Rao in the upcoming fantasy horror film Vishkanya. The Laapataa Ladies and The Revolutionaries actor has allegedly joined the Karan Johar-backed project, which is expected to bring together elements of mythology, magic and the supernatural. Directed by Sonal Joshi, the film is reportedly scheduled to go on floors by the end of 2026, while details about its storyline remain closely guarded.

    The Economic Times
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