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UNIQUE TIMES
My Friends
Fredrik Backman’s My Friends is a tender, beautifully layered novel that captures the quiet power of connection, memory, and the unseen miracles of everyday life.
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June - July 2025
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UK PM to Sign Historic Pact on Chagos Islands Sovereignty and Military Base Lease
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is Britis ferring sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while maintaining a crucial UK-US military base on Diego Garcia under a 99-year lease, secured by a multi-billion-pound payment.
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June - July 2025
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French Lawmakers Approve Assisted Dying Bill in Landmark Move
France's lower house of parliament has approved a bill legalising assisted dying for terminally ill adults, marking a significant step toward allowing end-of-life choices.
1 min |
June - July 2025
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EXPERIENCE THE MONSOON MAGIC IN COORG
With its verdant hills, coffee plantations, quaint houses, tantalising cuisine, Kodagu is home to the valiant and comely Kodavas, who are fiercely proud of their language, traditions and family honour
5 min |
June - July 2025
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MOVIE REVIEW - Bhool Chuk Maaf
Bhool Chuk Maaf is a delightful blend of romance, humour, and a touch of magical chaos.
1 min |
June - July 2025
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The Missing Half
Ashley Flowers delivers another gripping triumph with The Missing Half, a haunting and emotionally charged mystery that hooks readers from the first page.
1 min |
June - July 2025
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ESG GUIDELINES AND WAY FORWARD FOR INDIAN CORPORATES
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria serve as a framework for assessing a company's sustainability and ethical practices across three essential dimensions: environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance integrity.
5 min |
June - July 2025
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Piccadily Agro Pioneers Smart Label Tech to Combat Alcohol Counterfeiting
Piccadily Agro Industries Limited has become the first IndiPic an alco-bev company to adopt smart label technology, partnering with ForgeStop to introduce NFC-enabled Info Tap© labels on its Indri Single Malt whisky.
1 min |
June - July 2025
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The Missing Half
Ashley Flowers delivers another gripping triumph with The Missing Half, a haunting and emotionally charged mystery that hooks readers from the first page.
1 min |
June - July 2025
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Singtel Sells 1.2% Stake in Bharti Airtel for S$2b, Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel) has sold a 1.2% direct stake in Bharti Airtel for S$2 billion (around $1.54 billion) through its unit Pastel, offloading 71 million shares at ₹1,814 each-a 2.85% discount to Airtel's previous close.
1 min |
June - July 2025
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BOOK REVIEW - Silver Elite
Dani Francis’s Silver Elite is a thrilling blend of dystopian grit and sizzling romance that grips from the first page.
1 min |
June - July 2025
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JUDGMENT OF THE HON'BLE APEX COURT IN BHUSHAN STEELA SHOCK OR A VOLCANIC ACTIVITY – PART I -
The judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court delivered by Justice Bela M Trivedi on 02 May 2025 just before her Ladyship’s retirement in the case of Kalyani Transco Vs Bhushan Power and Steel Limited, reported in 2025 SCC Online SC 1010, has caused a shock, while some would argue has caused a serious seismic activity.
4 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
FROM REACTION TO CONNECTION!
Emotions are the invisible threads that weave the fabric of our relationships. When understood and used consciously, they become powerful tools for connection, growth, and intimacy.
4 min |
June - July 2025
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Klarna Reverses Al-First Customer Support Strategy to Boost Service Quality
Klarna larna Group Plc has shifted its Al-centric customer support approach after CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski admitted that prioritising cost savings over service quality resulted in poorer customer experiences.
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June - July 2025
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JCPenney, Proudly Launch Exclusive Baby Apparel Collection by Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade
JCPenney has partnered with Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, co-founders of baby care brand Proudly, to debut an exclusive baby apparel collection marking Proudly's entry into baby clothing.
1 min |
June - July 2025
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Ex-Aide to Georgian Powerbroker Arrested Over $800 Million Crypto Fraud
Georgian authorities have arrested Gioraire ex-Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili, near the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, after he fled while on trial for embezzling over $800 million in cryptocurrency.
1 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
SNOOZE YOUR WAY TO GOOD HEALTH
Sleep is essential as much as you need to breathe and eat.
4 min |
June - July 2025
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Harvard's FaceAge AI Tool Enhances Cancer Prognosis by Estimating Biological Age
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have developed FaceAge, an AI tool that estimates biological age from a facial photograph to predict health outcomes more accurately than chronological age.
1 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
What Your Skin Really Needs From Dawn to Dusk
Taking care of your skin isn’t just about using the right products—it’s also about using them at the right time.
2 min |
June - July 2025
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Movie Review - Ace
Ace is a refreshingly entertaining film Ace edy with great flair. Vijay Sethupathi delivers a standout performance as Kannan, effortlessly portraying a man caught between dreams and danger.
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June - July 2025
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IS A JOINT WILL RIGHT FOR YOU?
Many clients come to us wanting to write a Joint Will because all their assets are in joint names, and they believe a Joint Will is the most natural next step.
3 min |
June - July 2025
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BUSINESS WITH A HEART: UNIQUE TIMES CONCLAVE 2025 LIGHTS THE WAY FORWARD
In an era where business success is increasingly measured by more than just bottom lines, the Manappuram Unique Times Conclave 2025 emerged as a powerful testament to visionary thinking, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.
2 min |
June - July 2025
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BEYOND THE LEGENDS
INDIAN TEST CRICKET AFTER KOHLI AND ROHIT
4 min |
June - July 2025
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BOOK REVIEW - The Tenant
Freida McFadden’s The Tenant is a gripping psychological thriller that pulls you in from the first page and never lets go.
1 min |
June - July 2025
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EU Condemns Hungary Over AntiLGBTQ+ Laws Amid Growing Tensions
Seventeen EU countries have jointly condemned Hungary for passing laws targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, including measures that allow banning Pride marches and enforce binary gender recognition.
1 min |
June - July 2025
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MOVIE REVIEW - Maaman
Maaman is a heart-warming family Mdrama that beautifully captures the emotional complexities of relationships, love, and misunderstandings.
1 min |
June - July 2025
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WINGS OF CHANGE: REDEFINING MOBILITY FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED
In a country that often celebrates development in terms of highways, flyovers, and smart cities, the quiet revolution sparked by Wings on Wheels—a CSR initiative by the Manappuram Foundation—deserves attention of a different kind.
3 min |
June - July 2025
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BANKING WITH A SOUL: K PAUL THOMAS & THE ESAF REVOLUTION
From the quiet lanes of Thrissur to the corridors of global recognition, K. Paul Thomas has walked a path few dare to tread—blending finance with faith, business with benevolence, and vision with values. This is the inspiring story of the man behind ESAF, who ignited India's banking revolution rooted in compassion.
6 min |
June - July 2025
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STUB IT OUT AND CLEAR THE AIR!
Every year on May 31st, the world observes World No Tobacco Day, led by the World Health Organization (WHO).
7 min |
June - July 2025
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How Social and Charitable Institutions Help in Developing Managerial Skills and Meaning Beyond Careers
In today's fast-paced world, where professional success is often measured by the vertical ascent of one's career ladder, finding meaning and purpose beyond job titles and pay cheques can be a formidable endeavour.
5 min |