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In 2016, a Wisconsin man began picking up discarded roadside wood to make art; nine years later, the NFL displayed all 32 team logos he created from scrap furniture after 700 hours of work

What some people leave behind on roadsides or throw away as unwanted furniture can end up becoming something far more valuable in the hands of the right person. For Ike Wynter, a Wisconsin-based wood artist, discarded wooden objects became the raw material for an unusual artistic journey that eventually took his work to one of…

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Soni Razdan says bursting crackers on Diwali will be anti-national, amid Dia Mirza’s video row: ‘Any parent of a young child will tell you’ | Hindi Movie News

With Diwali approaching and concerns over rising pollution gaining attention, several celebrities have been urging people to celebrate the festival without firecrackers. A few days ago, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) shared an awareness video featuring Dia Mirza, encouraging citizens to opt for an eco-friendly Diwali. However, the video was subsequently taken down following objections…

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Psychology says preschoolers who blink more often may switch mental rules more easily; a study of 113 Japanese children found a modest link with cognitive flexibility

A preschooler is shown a set of cards and asked to sort them by colour. Once the child gets used to the game, the instructions change: now the cards must be sorted by shape. A little later, the rules change again, and the child has to keep switching between the two.For a young child, this…

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Sandeep Reddy Vanga slams critics linking Andhra Pradesh incident to film violence, the ‘Animal’ director says, ‘A tragedy deserves empathy, not opportunism’ | Telugu Movie News

Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga has responded strongly to the backlash he faced for the violence in his movies following the recent tragedy in Raptadu, Andhra Pradesh. This event raised issues regarding violence in movies, with some people wondering if violence depicted in films causes real-life crimes. His response has once again brought the debate over…

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Sreeleela joins Rajinikanth’s ‘Dharman’, makers unveil her first glimpse as ‘The Spark’ and ‘The Pataka’ | Tamil Movie News

Rajinikanth’s ‘Dharman’ makers have once again managed to add a very well-known name to their already star-studded cast. Actress Sreeleela has confirmed her involvement in the movie, delighting many fans. The producers welcomed her with an announcement video, which gives a glimpse of her looks and star value. The introduction refers to the actress as…

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Ratnaboli Ghosh: She doesn’t know the families, but decorates their doorsteps every Diwali, Kolkata’s retired teacher turned alpana artist in her 70s: Meet Ratnaboli Ghosh

Diwali is just round the corner, and people decorate their households with colourful rangoli designs, but in the hubbub of festivities we often forget to look around the crowded lanes at the actual hard work that goes into creating each design. Beyond this, if not for festivals, we also tend to forget that some traditions…

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Arshdeep Singh scripts history, joins Javagal Srinath and Mohammed Shami in elite list as India bowl out New Zealand for 185 | Cricket News

Arshdeep Singh joined Javagal Srinath and Mohammed Shami as the third Indian fast bowler to take a four-wicket haul in New Zealand, news agency ANI reported. He achieved the feat in the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, finishing with figures of 4/70 from his 10 overs.Arshdeep’s spell is…

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