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Metalcore music meets fitness in this podcast, where our host Evan provides health and wellness information while discussing his passion for metalcore music. If you are a fan of fitness and listen to the metalcore genre, you've come to the right place.
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Each Sound Decisions episode focuses on a songwriter and a song. Combining lyrical analysis and music theory geekiness, we take a close-up look at how artists create the songs we love.
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Dog People

Phat 'n' Phunky

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A limited series about the Japanese punk bands Going Steady and Ging Nang Boyz. A love letter to the bands with in-depth analysis of their music and lyrical themes, along with discussion giving context to their influences and legacy. Interviews with band members, friends, and followers of the band.
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Welcome to the RealLife English podcast! For over 10 years, RealLife English has helped millions of learners just like you from virtually every country to go beyond the classroom and live, speak and master English in the Real World. We've been able to do this through our unique method: The RealLife Way, which consists of three simple, but powerful components: Mindset: How to think like a successful English speaker Method: How to live, speak and master English in the Real World Mastery: How t ...
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Lines From Rhymes

Cha Goods / djCN

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"LFR: The Lines From Rhymes Podcast" dives deep into hip-hop's lyrical heart. Join Cha on a sonic journey through the genre's most iconic lines. Each episode unpacks a single lyric, revealing hidden meanings and cultural impact. More than analysis, this is a connection to the poets who shaped hip-hop. Cha guides you from its roots to today, exploring rhymes, rhythms, and lasting influence. This is a living dialogue, celebrating hip-hop's enduring power. Join the LFR community.
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I'm Sorry Ms. Jackson Podcast

Trina and Shereetha J.

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Join hosts, Trina and Shereetha J., as they honor their shared surname and one of the greatest hip hop duos of our time by analyzing lyrics and having conversations that matter; while designing a path towards liberation.
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Tisdale MusiqTM

Tisdale MusiqTM

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This podcast is about the music, one-on-one interviews, recording sessions, and in the studio analysis of the debut album for artist Lyric Lee, X. The release date is May 1st 2018. Managed and produced by Tisdale Musiq Group™.
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Potri Paadadi Ponne

Potri Paadadi Ponne

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Potri Paadadi Ponne is a Tamil audio podcast that tears apart film song lyrics for the sheer fun of it! Every week a song is picked & the hosts jump right in. There's also a weekly Q&A for the hosts to answer doubts ppl might have. Follow us here to stay updated or on Facebook / Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/PotriPaadadiPonne https://twitter.com/PotriPaadadi
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The Play It Loud Podcast: Where Lyrics Meet Life Join us, where we break down song lyrics and dive into real-life relatable conversations about life, love, and everything in between Society & Culture Personal Development, Self-Improvement, and Lifestyle Music: Analysis, Critique, and Discussion Education: Learning through lyrical analysis and real-life applications Health & Wellness: Exploring mental health, relationships, and emotional intelligence Philosophy: Examining life's themes, value ...
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How To Love Lit Podcast

Christy and Garry Shriver

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The How to Love Lit Podcast analyzes and discusses Classical, American, British, European and world literature both traditional and contemporary. It discusses novels, plays, speeches, song lyrics and poems that are commonly taught in high school, secondary or university English language classes. Garry and Christy Shriver's focus on the historical context, poetic, narrative and rhetorical structure is researched, and entertaining; Each series consists of one to five episodes focused on the mo ...
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Billion Dollar Record Club

JD Ryznar, Steve Huey, Dave Lyons, Hunter Stair

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Billion Dollar Record Club is a music collector's investment podcast by and for complete idiots. Join JD Ryznar, David B Lyons, Hunter Stair, and "Hollywood" Steve Huey as they attempt to make their record collections more valuable by taking a low-priced record and working to make its price skyrocket. Each week, the hosts will present an album that has been underloved, underappreciated, and undervalued and through fun facts, deep research, lyrical analysis, and sophomoric banter, convince co ...
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Swiftly Sung Stories

swiftlysungstories

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A podcast dissecting the storytelling of Taylor Swift’s lyrics, line by line. Hosted by Jen - writer, former English teacher, and creator of the Swiftly Sung Stories website - we unpack the Taylor Swift universe through close readings of every song, era, and narrative thread. From unforgettable metaphors to evolving character arcs, we explore Taylor’s writing with the curiosity of a Swiftie and the lens of literature.
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I fell down the gaylor rabbithole in 2020 and haven't shut up about it since then! Join me here for Taylor Swift queer lyric analysis, pop culture theories, chats with gaylor friends about their theories + special interests, queer history deep dives, explorations of gay musicians beyond TS, and all the delicate things. Support me on Patreon for two bonus episodes every month: patreon.com/iictisatpod
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Rap Lyrics For Class is a podcast discussion between rapper/teacher Kameelah Waheed and a special guest who will analyze one song per episode. Guests include artists and educators who love hip hop and have insightful commentary on how to interpret the lyrics of rap music. The goal of Rap Lyrics For Class is to provide excellent thought-provoking lyrics for students and teachers who want to liven up the class with music that can inspire a spirited discussion and lead to analysis of various to ...
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Music and Life Podcast

Music & Life Podcast

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Following on from the Music and Life Blog, join Kech as she talks about all things music and all things life! Prepare for some music reviews, news, lyrical analysis and some artist interviews! In addition to music, be prepared to hear some discussions on news, current events and even sports! Remember the motto: "Music IS Life!" Check out the site: www.musicandlifeblog.com Send music submissions to [email protected] www.instagram.com/musicandlifeblog
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Radio Rumi

Radio Rumi

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Radio Rumi is hosted by Dr. Fatemeh Keshavarz at the University of Maryland. Keshavarz is author of award winning books including Reading Mystical Lyric: the Case of Jalal al-Din Rumi (USC Press,1998), Recite in the Name of the Red Rose (USC Press, 2006) and a book of literary analysis and social commentary titled Jasmine and Stars: Reading more than Lolita in Tehran (UNC Press, 2007). She has also published other books and numerous journal articles. Keshavarz is a published poet in Persian ...
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"It is the honourable characteristic of Poetry that its materials are to be found in every subject which can interest the human mind." William Wordsworth The Troubadour Podcast invites you into a world where art is conversation and conversation is art. The conversations on this show will be with some living people and some dead writers of our past. I aim to make both equally entertaining and educational.In 1798 William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge published Lyrical Ballads, which Wordswor ...
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Dota Is Life

Dota is Life

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Join our hosts Space and Sole as they discuss strategies, happenings, patches, and much more! Aimed at players of all skill levels, this podcast stays entertaining, lighthearted, and fun. Dota 2 and Dota 2 Logo are registered trademarks of Valve Corporation. Steam API and Steam Connect Powered by Steam
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Taylor Swift closes out The Life of a Showgirl with this title track duet, sung with fellow showgirl Sabrina Carpenter. We hear the tale of Kitty, who made her money being pretty and witty, and the dire warnings she offers to her protege: this glamorous life is not what it seems. If there’s a thesis song for this album, this is it, and we’re pickin…
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The rise of Zohran Mamdani as the Mayor of New York City in the United States has brought focus to the lack of visibility of similarly elected civic officials in Indian cities. Why do citizens in urban areas of India have no elected official to turn to in times of crisis or to help improve civic infrastructure and amenities? The Brihanmumbai Munici…
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December 3 marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, an annual observance established by the United Nations in 1992. The 2025 theme is "fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress". In this episode, we examine India's Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, and the principle of reasonable acc…
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Feel stuck at intermediate English? You're not alone — progress isn't linear. In this classic episode, Andrea breaks down why you can understand shows with subtitles but freeze without them, and how to finally push past the plateau. You'll learn simple daily practices that separate i…
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The 2025 Formula One season has delivered one of the most thrilling championship battles in over a decade. What looked like a straight McLaren shootout between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri took a dramatic turn after the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where both drivers were disqualified for technical infringements.That stunning twist, combined with Max Ve…
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You can call me anything you want, sweetheart, because in this lyric breakdown we’re tackling the sticky sweet sentiment of Honey! In the 11th track from The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift redefines the language of love, one term of endearment at a time. But is there more going on in this track than meets the eye? That was a trick question: of co…
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What is going on with health insurance claims? According to recent data from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), the volume of claims filed rose 21.8% in the financial year 2025, but the total amount settled by insurers increased by only 12.88 %. This stark mismatch has spilled over social media – where stories of c…
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On episode 211 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I break down the stone circle around my thoughts on the Sign o’ the Times era vault track, “Big Tall Wall.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twit…
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In this weekender episode, we take you back to a time when Mumbai was living under the shadow of the underworld- when extortion calls, gang wars, and contract killings were part of daily life. We are joined by one of the key officers who led the operations that broke the backbone of Mumbai’s mafia networks. As he talks about his book The Brahmastra…
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What comes to mind when someone says the word ‘mumps’? You’re vaguely remembering that it’s supposed to be a mild, childhood illness, one that you haven’t perhaps heard about in a long time. The fact is however, that there are thousands of mumps cases being reported in India every year. And this is not just limited to one or two States — cases occu…
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The annual UN Climate Conference, COP30, concluded in Belem, Brazil, last week. The final text of the outcome did not mention "fossil fuels" at all, and did not strengthen financial commitments. However, voluntary plans announced by the COP30 President to create roadmaps to transition away from fossil fuels and to stop deforestation show some hope.…
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On November 21, the Union Labour Ministry announced the implementation of the four labour codes: The Code on Wages, 2019; The Industrial Relations Code, 2020; The Code on Social Security, 2020; and The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Several trade unions have expressed concern over the notification of the four labour …
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A 5-judge Bench of the Supreme Court has given its opinion on the 16th Presidential Reference. This Reference pertained to the discretionary powers of the Governor and the President. The Supreme Court said that no timelines can be fixed for Governors or the President to act on Bills passed by State legislatures. It also said there can be no ‘deemed…
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Our witchy madwoman is back in top form, and this time she’s created a clap-back to cancel culture! Do you dare enter this dark underworld, where it gets quite dark, and they’re burning all the witches (even if you are one)? In Cancelled!, track 10 from The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift uses satire to poke the bear of the patriarchy. With all of…
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Kerala has declared that it has “eradicated extreme poverty,” identifying over one lakh people as the final few remaining in this category in the State. But what does “extreme poverty” actually mean, and is it possible for a State to eradicate it? This episode unpacks the definitions, the methodology used by the State, the gap between Kerala’s esti…
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Season 5 Episode 27 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Top 5 Metalcore Workout Songs of 2025: As the year comes to an end over the next month, we are highlighting the top 5 metalcore workout songs released in 2025. We provide our list along with a couple honorable …
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Australian-born footballer Ryan Williams has given up his Australian passport to take Indian citizenship and join the national team. His move has reopened a long-standing debate on whether India should rely on foreign-born players and those of Indian origin to strengthen the squad, or if this undermines the country’s grassroots development and tale…
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Buckle up, because we’re about to scale the tallest living organism on the planet! In “Wood”, track 9 of The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift uses superstitions, double entendres, and superstitions as double entendres to show us the forest through the trees. But is this song all cheeky innuendo, or is she erecting something more sentimental here? I…
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When the world shut down during the pandemic, chess migrated to screens and found a new pulse. The game sped up, audiences multiplied and Grandmaster Daniel “Danya” Naroditsky became an unusually humble and accessible teacher in a space that often rewards sharpness over gentleness. But the digital arena carried its own tensions. Chess engines grew …
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As IPL teams submitted their final retention lists ahead of the December mini-auction, the league witnessed one of its most dramatic reshuffles in years — major releases, headline trades, and two giants, CSK and KKR, signalling sweeping squad revamps. In this episode of In Focus, we break down the big moves, from the sensational Samson–Jadeja–Curra…
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The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh has handed a death sentence to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The tribunal found her guilty of crimes against humanity. It convicted held her of ordering the killing of anti-government protesters between June and August 2024. Sheikh Hasina fled to Delhi last year when her government fell. She ha…
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In track 8 from The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift looks around at the wider world and sees the pricey and complex desires of others. Her own yearnings are quite different: she wants a real partner and a quiet family life. But will the show get in the way of the girl? In this episode of the Swiftly Sung Stories Podcast, we’re diving deep into Wis…
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The recent rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax brought cheer to consumers, but triggered another row between the Centre and some States, which fear a decline in revenue collection. Opposition-ruled States have been at loggerheads with the Centre over Centrally sponsored schemes, release of disaster relief funds, and the Finance Commission's r…
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Another assembly election is done and dusted. And the Opposition has lost yet again – this time it was decimated. The NDA won 202 out of the 243 seats in Bihar, with a vote share of 46.5%. The Mahagathbandhan could secure only 35 seats, with a vote share of 37.6%. Before the results were out, no one had predicted that the NDA would cross 200 seats.…
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In “Actually Romantic,” Taylor Swift crafts a love letter with razor-sharp edges, where sweetness becomes sarcasm and romance becomes revenge. Our showgirl narrator uses satire, brutal sarcasm, and deliberately sugary language to dismantle her biggest hater. This episode of the Swiftly Sung Stories Podcast breaks down how Taylor weaponizes romantic…
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Surrogacy, is back in the news. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court agreed to look into the Surrogacy Act, following a petition from a couple facing secondary infertility. At present, the Act does not allow for couples who already have a biological child to use surrogacy unless certain criteria are met, and the court will have to examine if this …
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On episode 210 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I asked my mommy first and she said I could have a “Crystal Ball.” Now I just need to find an expert lover before I can fully comprehend the lyrics to this former vault turned title track. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince.…
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Taylor’s track 6 from The Life of a Showgirl takes us straight back to high school! Our narrator spins a tale about a teenage crush, her apprehension in exploring their chemistry, and speaking up only after it's too late. From Gallatin Road to the Lakeside Beach, these two teenage besties neglected their romantic connection and played it safe in th…
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This episode of InFocus unpacks the complexities behind low conviction rates in POCSO cases, revealing why these numbers don’t always tell the full story. Featuring Vidya from Tulir, we explore the impact of POCSO laws on young people, social challenges faced by accused families, and potential legal reforms. Tune in for a nuanced discussion on just…
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Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S. and its allies have rolled out sweeping sanctions — freezing Moscow’s central-bank assets, cutting major banks off SWIFT, and capping Russian oil prices through export bans and trade restrictions. These moves have reshaped global energy flows, with India emerging as one of Rus…
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Last month, a tragic incident took place in Jharkhand. Five children with thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder contracted HIV, following a blood transfusion. Initial investigations revealed that the blood they were given, was contaminated. While the Jharkhand government swung into action, suspending officials and announcing compensations – the …
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In Taylor’s touching track 5 from The Life of a Showgirl, “Eldest Daughter,” we finally get to see the girl behind the show. She sheds her sequins, drops her carefully curated facade, and lets us in on the true secret of the album: what we see on the outside is not what it’s really like on the inside. In these lyrics, our vulnerable narrator spins …
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The civil war in Sudan has taken more than 150,000 lives. It has displaced at least 13 million people. The UN has confirmed famine in parts of the country. There is widespread malnutrition, especially among children. And peace is nowhere in sight. The two warring sides -- the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and t…
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Earlier this week, a video purportedly showing a group of people offering namaz at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru ignited a political controversy in Karnataka, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party taking exception to the incident and demanding accountability from the State government. Around the same time, in Uttar Pradesh,…
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In “Father Figure,” Taylor Swift unravels the story of a mentor who molds, controls, and ultimately fears the very protégé he created. We see the rise and fall of this business relationship through their two conflicting points of view: the father figure who sees dollar signs, and the son who seeks independence. In the end, the mentor becomes the mo…
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There was a time when women like Jacinda Ardern in New Zealand and Angela Merkel in Germany seemed to rewrite the rules of leadership. They led with calm, empathy and reason.But the picture has changed. Across countries, a new generation of women leaders is rising. There's Giorgia Meloni in Italy, Marine Le Pen in France, Alice Weidel in Germany an…
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Have you ever wondered why the same word can mean something totally different in the US, UK, and Australia? In this fun and fast-paced RealLife English episode, Ethan, Andrea, and Olly explore some of the most common (and confusing!) vocabulary differences across English-speaking cou…
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The Election Commission of India has announced the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 States, including poll-bound Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala. The first phase of the SIR in Bihar has already been subjected to intense legal scrutiny in the Supreme Court, with the poll body defending the exercis…
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In today’s world, relations between the United States and China is perhaps the most consequential of all bilateral ties. They are both economic superpowers. Their geopolitical footprints cover almost the whole planet. Naturally, the trade war between the two has affected economies around the world – troubling markets, disrupting supply chains, brin…
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Taylor Swift’s “Opalite” turns gemstones into a metaphor for emotional alchemy: the process of turning pain into peace. Our showgirl narrator has gone through her long, dark nights of the soul, and wakes up to find nothing but clear skies ahead. But did the storm really pass, or did she learn to build a bigger umbrella? In this episode of the Swift…
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In India’s coastal state of Goa, the world’s best chess players are chasing titles at the FIDE World Cup, a biennial tournament run by FIDE, the International Chess Federation. On the East Coast of the United States, Kenneth Regan chases fairness. Each night he downloads every game, feeding the moves into his program to see if the play looks human …
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Ask for ORS at your local pharmacy and odds are you will be handed a tetrapack of ORSL or some other liquids that may have the letters ORS on their packaging but are not actually the formulations recommended by the World Health Organization. ORS or oral rehydration salts are a vital formulation that is used in the treatment of dehydration. And it w…
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New York City has just chosen a socialist as its leader. At 34, Zohran Mamdani is the city’s first Muslim to hold the office. The son of filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, Ugandan-South Asian parents who built lives across continents.He ran on ideas like rent freezes, free buses, and universal childcare. Once, that would’ve sounded li…
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Taylor’s track 2, “Elizabeth Taylor,” is about both the shine and the shadow of mega-celebrity life. In the lyrics, our showgirl narrator examines the way fame can make you priceless, but also untouchable. In this analysis, we’ll explore how Taylor Swift exposes the grief of glamour, mourning the loneliness of being loved as an image instead of a p…
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Last week, Open AI reported that over a million people discuss suicide or self harm tendencies with ChatGPT every week. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools are now being developed specifically to support mental health, especially for students in institutions such as IIT Kharagpur and coaching institutions for engineering and medical entrance e…
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Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” is the catchy opening number on The Life of a Showgirl, but what do the lyrics really mean? In this episode, we’re deep diving into The Fate of Ophelia line by line. We’ll talk about Taylor’s past references to Shakespeare, what Ophelia’s fate in Hamlet really is, and how it all ties into our Showgirl’s ideas of…
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