Put Down Your Phone, Pick Up A Book: This Country Is Paying People To Swap Doomscrolling With Reading

News18 - Sep 16, 2026

Launched by the National Library Board on September 6, uses a gamified system where participants log their reading time, collect virtual coins and eventually redeem them for cash.

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Jan 28, 2026

For these thrifters, their rental is 99% secondhand goods and that's 'part of the fun'

Former Bay Area residents Tess van Hulsen and Andrew Chait created a California Coastal vibe inside their Westwood condo with thrifted furnishings and antique treasures.

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Jan 28, 2026

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The desire for a new jazz age is a wish for a new national identity as glamorous and unassailable as old Hollywood.

Beyond The Gym: Little-Known Heart Tests That Reveal Your Real Cardiac Risk

Jan 28, 2026

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Fitness alone doesn’t guarantee heart health. Cardiologists explain lesser-known tests like hs-CRP, lipoprotein(a), calcium score and HRV that can detect early heart disease risk.

Are Your Bones Softening? Sunlight Deficiency Raises Silent Skeletal Risks Among Women

Jan 28, 2026

Are Your Bones Softening? Sunlight Deficiency Raises Silent Skeletal Risks Among Women

Senior orthopaedic surgeon Dr Suresh explains how limited sun exposure, poor diet choices, and low physical activity are weakening bones over time, often without early symptoms

Budget airline Wizz Air seeks permission to fly from UK to the USA

Jan 28, 2026

Budget airline Wizz Air seeks permission to fly from UK to the USA

Wizz Air has applied for a US foreign air carrier permit to launch flights between the UK and the US - a move that could bring lower transatlantic fares and more choice for the airline's customers.

From Guidebooks to Personal Stories, Shanghai Rethinks the Visitor Experience

Jan 28, 2026

From Guidebooks to Personal Stories, Shanghai Rethinks the Visitor Experience

For decades, visiting Shanghai meant following a familiar set of stops: the Bund at sunset, a stroll through Yuyuan Garden, perhaps a first glimpse of the skyline from Pudong. Increasingly, though, the city wants travelers to move beyond the checklist — and to describe Shanghai in their own words.

Where Luxury Meets Comfort: A Tour Of Hansika Motwanni’s Exquisite Mumbai Home

Jan 28, 2026

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Hansika Motwanni recently welcomed Farah Khan and her cook, Dilip, to her house in Mumbai. She gave a virtual home tour to all her fans and followers.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

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A Weekend In Davos Will Cost You THIS Much: A Guide To Switzerland Travel

Jan 28, 2026

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A round-trip ticket from Delhi to Zurich, departing on Saturday and returning on Monday morning, is estimated to cost between Rs 42,000 and Rs 45,000.

Wizz Air Eyes the Atlantic — Again. Haven’t We Seen This Movie Before?

Jan 28, 2026

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Wizz Air is eyeing transatlantic flights once again, but history suggests cheap fares struggle in a premium-driven market where legacy airlines dominate with scale, alliances, and margin-rich cabins. The post Wizz Air Eyes the Atlantic — Again. Haven’t We Seen This Movie Before? appeared first on Business Traveller.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Reservations now open for new banknotes for Year of the Horse 2026 red packets

Jan 28, 2026

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As London is named one of the best destinations in the world, the Daily Mail's Travel team reveal the must-see parts, hidden gems, and best things to do in the UK capital

Jan 28, 2026

As London is named one of the best destinations in the world, the Daily Mail's Travel team reveal the must-see parts, hidden gems, and best things to do in the UK capital

When visiting London, you might make a stop at Buckingham Palace or Hyde Park. But what are the hidden gems nestled within the city that warrant your attention?

Lunar Eclipse To Coincide With Holi This Year: Timing, Visibility And Sutak Explained

Jan 28, 2026

Lunar Eclipse To Coincide With Holi This Year: Timing, Visibility And Sutak Explained

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How to View the Artemis II Moon Launch

Jan 28, 2026

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The first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years is coming up. Here’s how to see it at sites in and around the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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Jan 28, 2026

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for January 29-31

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Jan 28, 2026

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Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel and Brett Goldstein’s Apple TV series Shrinking is back with its third season, and fans couldn’t be more excited. The Emmy-nominated comedy-drama starring Segel alongside Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams and more, follows grieving therapist Jimmy Laird (Segel), who becomes deeply involved in his patients’ lives, throwing professional ethics to the wind. Ford plays Paul Rhoades, a senior therapist living with Parkinson’s disease, and Williams is Gaby, Laird’s colleague...

Meet Tell Me Lies’ creator, Meaghan Oppenheimer – who’s married to Lucifer’s Tom Ellis

Jan 28, 2026

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The highly anticipated third season of Tell Me Lies, the hit drama show starring Grace Van Patten and Jackson White, has officially landed on Hulu. The show, created by Meaghan Oppenheimer and based on Carola Lovering’s novel of the same name, follows the toxic years-long relationship between Lucy Albright (Van Patten) and the narcissistic Stephen DeMarco (White) after they cross paths at Baird College and become involved. Season three premiered with the release of the first three episodes,...

Early Detection Is Key to Managing Diabetes: Here Are 4 Blood Tests To Detect The Disease

Jan 28, 2026

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Diabetes affects how the body processes sugar, which is the main source of energy and cases have been surging because of unhealthy eating habits, obesity, stress, age, etc.

Why Do You Sleep Better Next To Your Partner? No, It Has Nothing To Do With Romance

Jan 28, 2026

Why Do You Sleep Better Next To Your Partner? No, It Has Nothing To Do With Romance

Ever fall asleep the moment you touch your partner? It’s not just love. Science shows your body shifts into calm mode, releases stress hormones, and signals safety almost instantly

Abu Dhabi's beach named world's safest as UK gem also makes the top 10 - here's the full ranking

Jan 28, 2026

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A new study has revealed the world's safest and most family-friendly beaches by looking at the availability of lifeguards, cleanliness, crowd levels and crime.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Disney Cruise Line to debut fireworks show narrated by Shah Rukh Khan

Jan 28, 2026

Disney Cruise Line to debut fireworks show narrated by Shah Rukh Khan

Disney Cruise Line has announced The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, a new fireworks show set to debut aboard the Disney Adventure when it sails from Singapore in March 2026. Narrated by Shah Rukh Khan, who voiced Mufasa in Disney’s Hindi adaptations of The Lion King and Mufasa, the experience will feature music, lighting and pyrotechnics inspired by the classic film.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

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Justin Ho is a Canadian studying dentistry in Minneapolis. He was taught to treat a patient regardless of who they are. After recent events in the U.S., he's realized that health care cannot be disentangled from the politics of the day.

Millions of Canadian homes have high levels of cancer-causing radon. Is yours one of them?

Jan 28, 2026

Millions of Canadian homes have high levels of cancer-causing radon. Is yours one of them?

A long-awaited update to Canada's national building code requires newly built homes to include a type of radon mitigation system. But what about the millions of existing homes that are at risk of having high radon levels? And how do you know if your own house is a danger zone?

Why do 3 major diseases disproportionately impact Black Canadians? New genome project aims to find out

Jan 28, 2026

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Researchers in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia are launching a project to map more than 10,000 genomes from Black Canadians with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and an aggressive form of breast cancer. Project leaders hope their findings eventually help target treatment and preventive care and contribute to better health outcomes for racialized patients.

Losing Focus Easily? Ayurveda Explains Why This Dry Fruit Is Powerful For Brain Health

Jan 28, 2026

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Memory loss and mental fatigue are rising concerns. Ayurveda suggests walnuts can balance the nervous system, boost focus, and support long-term brain health.

Do Schengen Visas Require Hotel Reservations?

Jan 28, 2026

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The Schengen visa application process is one that millions of people have to go through before visiting France, Spain, Italy,  or any other country in the Schengen area. This area comprises 29 popular destinations in Europe.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Made from fresh green peas, ghee, and khoya, this rich winter dessert is easy to prepare and perfect for family treats

Travellers Are Sharing The Most "This Can't Be Happening?!" Plane Rides They've Ever Been On, And Yeah, I'm Walking Everywhere Now

Jan 28, 2026

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The Role of Palliative Care For Cancer Patients: Improving Quality of Life at Any Stage

Jan 28, 2026

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The aim of palliative care is to improve the quality of life for patients and their families by reducing pain, easing symptoms, and providing emotional and psychological support.

How do superagers stay so young? Genes can play a key role, study suggests

Jan 28, 2026

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Ageing has arguably always been a puzzle. There is the 82-year-old part-time farmer down the road who remains light on his feet, while his 60-something accountant neighbour gets short of breath walking from car to office. According ‍to a team of scientists at Vanderbilt University in the US state of Tennessee, “superagers” such as the farmer could have an innate advantage over the prematurely old, at least when it comes to cognition. According to the university, those in their 80s with brain...

Nepal's Hidden Sacred Spots That Most Indians Don’t Know About Need Planning And Divine Intervention

Jan 28, 2026

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Due to better infrastructure and air connectivity, Nepal's sacred sites that needed sustained effort were less frequented, while destinations that had easy access attracted crowds.

Exploring India’s Classical Dance Traditions: Does Your State Have One?

Jan 28, 2026

Exploring India’s Classical Dance Traditions: Does Your State Have One?

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Tripadvisor Trendcast 2026 Introduces The Year of Meaningful Travel Experiences

Jan 28, 2026

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Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today announced the launch of its second annual Trendcast report, exploring the trends defining travel this year. Informed by Tripadvisor’s global insights, the 2026 Trendcast is based on search, booking and behavioral data, along with user generated content from the platform’s more than one billion reviews and contributions.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Rs 2 Lakh From One Acre: How A Jharkhand Farmer Turned Tomato Farming Profitable

Jan 28, 2026

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