Beauty in the beast: Why hurricanes are named after pretty girls

Every year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and related agencies assign names to tropical storms and hurricanes. These names come from predetermined alphabetical lists to make storms easier to identify, track, and communicate about. But if one looks closely at these names, they will notice something striking — many sound soft, gentle, and conventionally feminine….

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Scorpio Weekly Shani Horoscope, October 27 – November 2, 2025: Saturn forces hard choices, pick one path and commit

Life may be testing your flexibility this week. Schedules can shift, plans may delay and people around you might act unpredictably. But Saturn’s lesson is not about control. It’s about holding your values steady, no matter the external changes. You are being asked to adjust your steps without losing your direction. What you truly believe…

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Six years after receiving salary arrears, retired employees were told to repay the entire amount – until this Supreme Court ruling changed everything

The Supreme has provided relief to five retired staff members from Odisha’s judiciary department who had received excess salary arrears by mistake. (AI image) Six years after five employees received salary arrears, they were asked to pay them back to their department. However, the Supreme Court ruled in their favour, striking down the demand. This…

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Man’s Rolex seized at Delhi airport; HC provides relief— Check how customs rules apply to declaring high-value items | India News

NEW DELHI: A Dubai-based Indian traveller has won a legal battle at the Delhi High Court after Customs seized his luxury Rolex watch at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, wrongly classifying it as a “commercial quantity.” The passenger had challenged the Customs order, and the Court ruled that a single high-value watch cannot automatically be…

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Mann Ki Baat: PM lauds Chhath festival & Op Sindoor success; highlights environmental initiatives, urges unity | India News

PM Narendra Modi (File – agencies) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday in the 127th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio address extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Chhath Puja, describing the festival as a “beautiful example” of India’s social unity.Speaking during his monthly programme, he said, “Chhath reflects the…

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Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu to Indian immigrants: India sent her best, India should also…

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has urged Indian professionals abroad to consider returning home, declaring that “Bharat Mata wants you, needs you and welcomes you” as he responded to new research showing Indian immigrants contribute the most fiscally to their host nations among major immigrant groups.Vembu’s comments came after Manhattan Institute research…

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Labh Panchami 2025: 5 Powerful Rituals to Boost Your Career and Attract Wealth 2025: 5 Powerful Rituals to Boost Your Career and Attract Wealth

While Diwali gets the fireworks, the festival of prosperity continues with Labh Panchami. Falling on Sunday, October 26, 2025, this day is a hidden gem for anyone seeking career advancement, financial breakthroughs, and lasting success. The name itself—’Labh’ meaning ‘profit’—reveals its purpose. It’s not just a traditional observance; it’s a powerful, energetically-charged day to align…

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