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Those gilded lives

2026 will, to the affluent, feel like any other year, with a few subtle shifts. Having already found a way to insulate themselves from the larger reality that confronts lesser people, they will consolidate their sanctums, secure in their gated bubbles, catered to by quick deliveries and service provided at home.Friction will be sought in…

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‘Enjoy what may be your last…’: Trump’s Christmas message for ‘sleazebags’ who loved Jeffrey Epstein; warning shot fired

US President Donald Trump in his Christmas message on Thursday (local time) launched a sharp attack on his critics, calling them “sleazebags” and accusing them of having close ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before “dropping him like a dog” and then “blaming Trump.” He also fired shots at Democrats and “fake media coverage”…

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Japan govt approves record 122 trillion yen budget

The Japanese government on Friday approved a record budget for the upcoming fiscal year, to pay for everything from bigger defence spending to ballooning social security costs as inflation persists.The 122.3-trillion-yen ($782 billion) budget for the fiscal year from April 2026 will include some nine trillion yen for defence spending, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi…

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UPESMET 2026 registration begins for MBA admissions: Check eligibility, direct link to apply here

UPESMET 2026 registration begins for MBA admissions The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, has opened the registration window for UPESMET 2026, the entrance test conducted for admission to its MBA programmes. The application process has begun online and is open to candidates seeking admission in the 2026 academic session. According to the…

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