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India celebrates Holi, the festival of colour, marking the reawakening of spring - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: India Celebrates Hindu Holi Festival with Colorful Traditions
  • Millions of Indians celebrated the Hindu Holi festival by smearing colored powder, exchanging traditional foods, and drinks.

  • The festival marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha.

  • Traditions like consuming Bhang, a cannabis-infused drink, and lighting large fires are part of the festivities.

  • Various Holi traditions in India, such as the 'Lathmar Holi' in northern towns, showcase the diversity of celebrations.
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Beyoncé has revealed the 'Cowboy Carter' tracklist: Beyoncé has revealed the 'Cowboy Carter' tracklist featuring Willie Nelson and 'Dolly P'
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Beyoncé has revealed the 'Cowboy Carter' tracklist
Quick Glance: Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Album Honors Country Music's History: Easter Eggs Revealed
  • Beyoncé's upcoming album Cowboy Carter pays tribute to country music, meticulously considering every aspect from the tracklist to the album art.

  • The album reflects Beyoncé's own experiences as well as the legacies of pioneers and overlooked stars, inspired by her appearance at the 2016 CMA Awards.

  • The visual and sonic presentation of the record is intentional, with nods in the music, featured guests, song titles, and promotional marketing.

  • Beyoncé critically engages with the history of country music, celebrating often overlooked artists like Linda Martell who paved the way for Black women in the genre.
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LIVE: Bangladesh vs Palestine – FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Follow our live build-up and commentary as Bangladesh host Palestine in Dhaka for their 2026 FIFA ...
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LIVE: Bangladesh vs Palestine – FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier
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UH basketball: Cougars in Sweet 16 and will face Duke: Cougars are back in the Sweet 16 and will face Duke in the South Regional on Friday
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UH basketball: Cougars in Sweet 16 and will face Duke
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Jenn Tran makes 'Bachelorette' history as first Asian lead: 'The Bachelorette' has finally named its first Asian lead: Jenn Tran. She will embark on her own ...
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Jenn Tran makes 'Bachelorette' history as first Asian lead
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Mumbai becomes Asia's billionaire capital, topped by Mukesh Ambani: SHANGHAI -- India's financial hub Mumbai overtook Beijing as Asia's billionaire ...
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Mumbai becomes Asia's billionaire capital, topped by Mukesh Ambani
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Mumbai becomes Asian capital with most billionaires, bumping Shanghai: Report: The city of Mumbai has officially surpassed Shanghai as Asia’s capital with the ...
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Pakistan: 5 Chinese dam workers, driver killed in suicide attack - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Six Killed in Suicide Attack on Chinese Engineers in Pakistan
  • A suicide bomber targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers in Pakistan, resulting in six fatalities.

  • The engineers were en route to a dam construction site when the attack occurred.

  • Attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan are seen as attempts to destabilize the country and create discord between Pakistan and its allies, notably China.

  • Pakistan condemned the attack and emphasized the importance of the safety of Chinese nationals in the country.
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Spring Branch ISD parents raise over $570K to fund programs: Spring Branch ISD parents are funding the SPIRAL program, elementary counselors and other enrichment ...
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Spring Branch ISD parents raise over $570K to fund programs
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March Madness: UH escapes with an epic win in OT over Texas A&M: After Texas A&M hit a 3-pointer at buzzer to force overtime, Houston found a way to win even ...
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March Madness: UH escapes with an epic win in OT over Texas A&M
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Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or resonate: He praises defendants who are charged with rioting that day. His campaign's launch ...
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Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or ...
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Singapore ranked happiest country in Asia again: THE city-state was named the 30th happiest country globally for 2021-2023, according to the World Happiness ...
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Singapore ranked happiest country in Asia again
Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
  • For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.

  • The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.

  • This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.

  • Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
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Japan's scallops, spurned by China, head to high-end U.S. market: LOS ANGELES -- Japan is setting up a supply chain for Hokkaido scallops bound for the U.S ...
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Japan's scallops, spurned by China, head to high-end U.S. market
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Israel seizes 800 hectares of Palestinian land in occupied West Bank: Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s announcement comes despite international pressure ...
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Israel seizes 800 hectares of Palestinian land in occupied West Bank
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Python instead of poultry: Will we eat snakes in the future?: Snake meat has long been eaten in Asia. Researchers see potential for factory farming ...
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Python instead of poultry: Will we eat snakes in the future?
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UH's Ryan Elvin: Social media goes wild for Cougars' walk-on: The memes celebrating Ryan Elvin's big moment in UH's win over Texas A&M are hilarious.
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UH's Ryan Elvin: Social media goes wild for Cougars' walk-on
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Even Uber is getting in on the Beyoncé hype for 'Cowboy Carter': Uber is celebrating the release of Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album with a discount on rides.
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Even Uber is getting in on the Beyoncé hype for 'Cowboy Carter'
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NCAA Tournament: UH tops Longwood, sets up Texas A&M matchup: The Cougars stormed out of the gate and were met with little resistance Friday night ...
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NCAA Tournament: UH tops Longwood, sets up Texas A&M matchup
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U.S., Japan, Philippines' leaders to meet for April summit: MANILA -- The leaders of the United States, Japan and the Philippines will meet for their first ...
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U.S., Japan, Philippines' leaders to meet for April summit
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Europe dangerously deluded on Ukraine’s lost war: Europe is facing defeat in Ukraine as its policies on the war go sideways. Europe’s approach is increasingly ...
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Europe dangerously deluded on Ukraine’s lost war
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How terrible would a second Trump presidency be for Australia? Terrible enough: Now that Donald Trump is the inevitable Republican candidate, countries ...
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How terrible would a second Trump presidency be for Australia? Terrible ...
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Texan wins $1M as Powerball inches toward a $1B jackpot: Nobody won the Powerball jackpot prize of $865 million in Wednesday's draw as the jackpot will jump to ...
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Texan wins $1M as Powerball inches toward a $1B jackpot
Quick Glance: Strategies for Powerball and Mega Millions: Tips for Choosing Numbers
  • Nicholas Kapoor unexpectedly won the Powerball lottery and used it as a teaching tool.

  • The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are extremely slim.

  • It is recommended to choose random numbers or Quick Picks to increase chances of winning.

  • Playing less popular lotteries can increase the odds of winning, but the prizes are smaller.
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Hardy Toll Road extension expected to receive Harris County approval: HCTRA aims to add two lanes to and from downtown Houston, but in a way palatable to ...
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Hardy Toll Road extension expected to receive Harris County approval
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Houston Astros Opening Day weather: Will ballpark's roof be open?: While Minute Maid Park doesn't announce plans for its roof until a few hours before ...
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Houston Astros Opening Day weather: Will ballpark's roof be open?
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Grange, new 1,130-acre master-planned community, breaks ground in Katy: Johnson Development and Plow Realty (tied to billionaire Jeffrey Hildebrand) started ...
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Grange, new 1,130-acre master-planned community, breaks ground in Katy
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Port Houston 'ready' to aid Port of Baltimore after bridge collapse: Port Houston leaders reached out to their peers at the Port of Baltimore in the wake of the ...
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Port Houston 'ready' to aid Port of Baltimore after bridge collapse
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
  • Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead

  • Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge

  • Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead

  • President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
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Atascocita has a new coach and a national record in boys 4x100 relay: The Eagles set the national record in the 4x100 relay with a time of 38 ...
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Atascocita has a new coach and a national record in boys 4x100 relay
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Young conservatives have grown up in Trump's Republican Party. Now, it's time to vote
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Young conservatives have grown up in Trump's Republican Party. Now ...
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Katy Asian Town's new cat lounge helps rescues find homes: Katy Asian Town's new Cat Haven Lounge lets you hang out with rescue cats while you work or study ...
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Katy Asian Town's new cat lounge helps rescues find homes
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Construction begins on highly-anticipated Boardwalk Square, Katy Boardwalk District’s second phase
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UH basketball: Kelvin Sampson named coach of year finalist: Kelvin Sampson and Dan Hurley (UConn), T.J. Otzelberger (Iowa State) and Lamont Paris (South ...
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UH basketball: Kelvin Sampson named coach of year finalist
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Taipei restaurant creates new menu highlighting Filipino dishes: Diners can sample chicken adobo, kare kare, and other Filipino fare at ABV Southeast Asian
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Taipei restaurant creates new menu highlighting Filipino dishes
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UH basketball: Comeback starts with mention of Reggie Chaney: Kelvin Sampson reminds team how hard Reggie Chaney, who died over the summer ...
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UH basketball: Comeback starts with mention of Reggie Chaney
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One of the most clever elements of Sunday night's Oscars ceremony was how the producers corralled previous Oscar winners to salute the current nominees. Show more
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Japan's Don Quijote parent plans wave of U.S., Asian discount stores: TOKYO -- The parent company of Japanese discount chain Don Quijote aims to expand ...
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Japan's Don Quijote parent plans wave of U.S., Asian discount stores
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Houston Mexican restaurant and bakery Ema opens in the Heights: Ema is a modern Mexican restaurant in the Heights opened by partners Stephanie Velasquez ...
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Houston Mexican restaurant and bakery Ema opens in the Heights
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Houston-made moon lander did not reawaken from the cold lunar night: Intuitive Machines’ lander wasn’t designed to survive the cold lunar night ...
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Houston-made moon lander did not reawaken from the cold lunar night
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Track and field: Atascocita boys break national record for 4x100 relay: Track and field: Atascocita boys break national record for 4x100 relay at the Victor ...
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Track and field: Atascocita boys break national record for 4x100 relay
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It's OK, Jelly Roll. RodeoHouston doesn't ban performers for profanity: Houston Rodeo assures fans and Bunnie XO onstage mishap will not result in Jelly Roll ban ...
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It's OK, Jelly Roll. RodeoHouston doesn't ban performers for profanity
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Why Houston-area constables grow in power despite drawbacks: Houston-area residents’ reliance on the “contract deputy” program has made Harris County constables ...
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Why Houston-area constables grow in power despite drawbacks
Quick Glance: Rising Power of Houston-Area Constables Amid Challenges
  • Becky Edmondson notices a white sedan following her home from the bank last summer.

  • Increasing numbers of HOAs, school districts, and local entities are opting for Harris County's contract deputy program to ensure fast response times and constant police visibility.

  • Harris County constables have doubled their deputy numbers in the last decade, raising concerns about the effective allocation of resources for public safety improvement.

  • Despite criticism, constables emphasize their proactive approach to law enforcement, focusing on prevention and deterrence while positioning themselves as a bulwark against lawlessness in the region.
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Malaysia’s Anwar Warns US That Constraining China Will ‘Accentuate’ Its Grievances
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Malaysia’s Anwar Warns US That Constraining China Will ‘Accentuate’ Its ...
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Search for parents launched as toddler in pyjamas found walking streets in Stevenage
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Transgender woman shot, killed in southwest Houston: Cameron Brigman, who was also known as Diamond, was shot on Country Creek Drive early Saturday morning.
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Transgender woman shot, killed in southwest Houston
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Mike Miles listened but didn’t buckle on principal evaluations: Mikes Miles and the HISD board of managers announced a change to the use of proficiency ...
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Mike Miles listened but didn’t buckle on principal evaluations
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No. 1 UH routs No. 14 Kansas, becomes Big 12 champions: The Cougars became the first team to win the regular season title in their first season in a major ...
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No. 1 UH routs No. 14 Kansas, becomes Big 12 champions
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Houston 2024 rodeo: Los Tigres del Norte hold attendance record: The legendary norteño band Los Tigres del Norte returns after a record-breaking 2019 appearance ...
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Houston 2024 rodeo: Los Tigres del Norte hold attendance record
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New Houston restaurant Haii Keii opening in Upper Kirby this summer: Haii Keii, a new steak and sushi restaurant, is opening in Houston's Upper Kirby ...
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New Houston restaurant Haii Keii opening in Upper Kirby this summer
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Large pothole gives 10-15 cars flat tires before part of East Freeway is shut down
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UH basketball: CBS' Spero Dedes on calling win over Texas A&M: CBS' Spero Dedes reflects on calling UH's thrilling overtime win over Texas A&M in the NCAA ...
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UH basketball: CBS' Spero Dedes on calling win over Texas A&M
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Dominique Sachse shares when she will return to live TV: The former Houston TV anchor announced when the new show Morning on Merit Street will air.
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Dominique Sachse shares when she will return to live TV
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Spring fashion from 'sweet 16' Hats in the Park luncheon at Hermann Pa: The 2024 Hats in the Park luncheon benefiting the Hermann Park Conservancy raised $480 ...
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Spring fashion from 'sweet 16' Hats in the Park luncheon at Hermann Pa
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Conroe's ‘Bonnie and Clyde bridge” to be restored as police memorial: A project is underway to move and restore a Conroe bridge made famous by Texas outlaw ...
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Conroe's ‘Bonnie and Clyde bridge” to be restored as police memorial
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Great Wolf Lodge in Houston announces new opening date and new ride: Great Wolf Lodge will soon open its new Webster location with an indoor water park ...
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Great Wolf Lodge in Houston announces new opening date and new ride
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Houston residential development tracker: Projects in 2024, beyond: Houston ranked No. 1 nationally for most new home construction in 2023, ahead of Dallas ...
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Houston residential development tracker: Projects in 2024, beyond
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Joann, the fabric and craft store, announced Monday that the company had filed for bankruptcy. Here's what to know: Show more