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- India
Why people light diyas on Diwali
Diyas are lit on Diwali for reasons ranging from welcoming homecomings to marking religious victories and teachings.
- Sports
Scottish-born Hurricanes coach open to Scotland job
Clark Laidlaw, head coach of Super Rugby champions Hurricanes, has said he would welcome talks about becoming Scotland's head coach.
- Entertainment
Kim Kardashian returns to All's Fair for second series
Kim Kardashian says she has been working on her acting ahead of the second series of the show All's Fair.
- World
King Charles calls slave trade a shameful chapter in Commonwealth speech
The King described the transatlantic slave trade as a shameful chapter in his address to the Commonwealth.
- World
Collins names 'mogging' its 2026 Word of the Year
Collins English Dictionary has chosen mogging, a playful term for outshining someone, as its Word of the Year for 2026.
- Sports
Mohammad Amir goes first overall in APL 2026 draft as a British citizen
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir was picked first overall by Kandahar Warriors in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026 draft held in Sharjah.
- Sports
Kannur student Helen Binu wins national tug-of-war gold while balancing arts
Kannur student Helen Binu has won national gold in tug-of-war and been named best player, while also pursuing several art forms.
- Entertainment
Sachin Tendulkar names Michael Jackson biopic as a favourite film
Cricket great Sachin Tendulkar has said he enjoyed the recent Michael Jackson biopic, which reminded him of his childhood.
- World
Japan's Nikkei slides nearly 3% as investors await US midterm results
Japan's Nikkei share index dropped close to 3% as markets awaited the outcome of the US midterm elections.
- Education
Beyond grades: what children truly need for happiness
A former school principal argues that a child's happiness goes beyond academic results and material comforts.
- Business
Canva to cut jobs affecting over 1,000 staff
Design platform Canva has announced large job cuts, with more than 1,000 employees set to lose their jobs or be asked to take on different roles.
- Education
Graduates Spend More Time on AI, Raising Questions About Other Experience
New graduates are increasingly occupied with managing AI tools at work. This has prompted questions about whether they are missing other forms of work experience.
- Business
Poundland's suppliers warn of heavy losses if the retailer fails
A supplier to the UK discount chain Poundland says it would lose millions if the retailer collapses, and other suppliers have said they would be forced out of business.
- Sports
Manchester United come back to beat Roma 2-0
Manchester United recovered to beat Roma 2-0, and Fernandes said the turnaround could mark a positive start.
- Sports
Raphinha's double and Yamal's early strike sink Aston Villa as Barcelona win 3-0
Barcelona beat Aston Villa 3-0 at Camp Nou in the Champions League, ending Villa's perfect start to the competition.
- Entertainment
Photo exhibition in New Delhi captures Kolkata's yellow taxis
Ananth Padmanabhan's show 'No Refusal' records Kolkata's famous yellow taxis across 25 years of photography.
- Business
Asda appoints former Morrisons boss David Potts to lead business
Leeds-based supermarket Asda has named David Potts to take charge of the company with immediate effect.
- World
Mining firm backs effort to halt spread of toads in Australia
Rio Tinto is co-funding a 28 million Australian dollar containment zone to keep invasive toads out of the Pilbara region.
- Business
Riyadh startup HiHome opens Saudi family homes to visitors
Founded by Riyadh-based Alsadoun, HiHome lets tourists stay with local families in their homes rather than in hotels, a model that began in 2019 as Saudi Arabia started issuing tourist visas.
- Technology
Foldable keyboard folds small enough for mobile workers
The ProtoArc XKM01 keeps a full-size 105-key layout while folding into a compact accessory for travel.