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India is at a crucial moment in its history. Recent developments in the hotly contested region of Kashmir, criticisms of the current administration, and question marks over the country’s attitude to diversity have all caused a headache for the largest democracy on earth. As it approaches the 73rd anniversary of…
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Not since the era of Mad Men, when apparently everyone survived entirely off Old Fashioneds, has an alcoholic drink been in the limelight like gin is today. Whether you’re a tiny distillery or a massive pub chain, everyone is getting in on the act, to the point where it feels…
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In the 80s, corporate America scoffed at the idea of anyone working a “McJob”. Mocked for their supposedly menial and unfulfilling nature, careers in the fast food industry were almost universally seen as the bottom of the social ladder, a burger flipping fate that you wouldn’t wish on your worst…
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Fast food’s eternal mac ‘n’ cheese battle has seriously heated up this week with the news that fried chicken giants KFC are stepping into the arena. Supplementing their standard potato-based bowl options, the chain have decided it’s high time that their customers got creamy macaroni, covered in cheese and scattered…
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Of all the animals in the animal kingdom, sharks are probably the worst-regarded by mankind. Maybe it's because of the terrifying blockbuster, Jaws. Maybe it's because they look like sleek, grey bullets, with cold, black eyes, and rows of razor-sharp teeth. Or maybe it's because of the (very rare) fatal…
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Earlier this month, fans of musician Miley Cyrus and Australian actor Liam Hemsworth were left shocked when the couple announced that they'd decided to split after being married for just eight months. The pair first met while filming the musical rom-com The Last Song in 2009. Based on the Nicholas…
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Garden games are a must-have when it comes to summer barbecues and parties. However, have you ever been to an outdoor event and seen those giant chess boards? Seriously - who's got the time to have a full-blown game of chess with 5ft-high pieces? And don't get me started on…
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With all the ways we can stay connected to our loved ones, it's easy to make a few faux pas on social media. Whether this is sending a text to the wrong person, or - god forbid - sending a screenshot of a conversation back to the person you were…
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Wetherspoons might be best known as the only place to still get a reasonably priced pint, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t got more to offer. As part of the pub chain’s 17-day gin festival, ‘Spoons have decided to serve customers a limited edition sub-tropical spirit to help keep the…
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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, Emily DiDonato, has taken to YouTube to share how she learned to love her body. The 28-year-old - who has shot with Maybelline, and has walked countless high-fashion runways - revealed her struggle with body acceptance in a 15-minute video where she took "a walk down…
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In exciting news for novelty chocolate fans, famed twin biscuit-finger brand Twix have revealed plans for an all-new bar. Building on the legacy of their 90s era Cookies and Creme riff on the classic Twix formula, the brand have decided to update their recipe, re-releasing the fan-favourite flavour for a…
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You know, when you're a seasoned camper, it's reasonable that after a while you might want to mix up your experience of the great outdoors and try something a little different. Some people go all the way out to the Amazon rainforest, while others hike to the frozen tundra of…
