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TheSun.co.uk 

I restored a tatty £80 sofa I got on Facebook – trolls say it looked better before but they need to trust the process

SHE’S wanted a leather Chesterfield sofa “for years”.

So when a tatty old one popped up on Facebook for £80, Ashley jumped at the chance to get her hands on it.

Ashley paid £80 for this Chesterfield sofa someone was selling on Facebooktiktok.com/@honestlydontfollowme But the leather had worn significantly in certain areastiktok.com/@honestlydontfollowme She filled it with a putty filler, before getting stuck in with the paintingtiktok.com/@honestlydontfollowme She apologised for her “chaotic” painting style... Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India to host top javelin competition with Neeraj and best in world competing later this year

Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will headline a global javelin competition in India, likely in September. This event, organized by AFI and partners, will feature the world's top 10 javelin throwers. India is also bidding to host major international athletic events, including the 2029 World Championships and the 2028 World Junior Championships.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Salman Khan's Mumbai Galaxy Apartment home gets bulletproof balcony amid rising threats

Following an April 2024 shooting incident outside his residence, Salman Khan has fortified his Bandra home with bulletproof glass, advanced surveillance systems, and enhanced personal security. The threats stem from a feud with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, linked to Khan’s 1998 Blackbuck case conviction. The feud has escalated with the murder of a close associate and continued threats. Khan has responded with heightened safety measures while continuing to focus on his upcoming film, “Sikandar.”

Rappler.com 

Congressman revives bid to grant ABS-CBN new franchise

Four bills of similar nature that were filed at the start of the Marcos administration in 2022 have languished in Congress. ABS-CBN also said in 2024 it was not interested in buying back the broadcast infrastructure it had already sold to competitors.

Archdaily.com 

Should We Prototype Architecture More?

Prototyping is an essential element in sectors such as automotive design and technology, where iterative development enables testing, refining, and innovating. It involves creating initial models or early versions to validate concepts and fine-tune solutions before moving on to final production. This stage is crucial for identifying flaws, optimizing designs, and reducing risks, saving time and resources in the final implementation. In architecture, however, prototyping remains an underused tool. Читать дальше...

Sydney Morning Herald 

The bank of nan and pop has undermined the fair go

Jordan Baker’s article about the growing ubiquity of the bank of nan and pop in the payment of school fees should make us very concerned about the direction our society has decided to follow.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Arvind Kejriwal, his team trying to influence polls, alleges BJP Delhi chief Virendra Sachdeva

BJP Delhi Chief Virendra Sachdeva accused AAP of attempting to influence the upcoming assembly elections. The Delhi District Administration requested police protection for election officials due to potential disruptions. AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal claimed large-scale voter fraud in the New Delhi Assembly seat. The Election Commission is expected to announce the poll dates soon.

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Shark Tank India 4: Anupam Mittal and Namita Thapar react as Ritesh Agarwal gets called the ‘Richest Shark’; the former says, “Mujhe laga tha main world famous hun but..”

Shark Tank India Season 4 premiered with Ritesh Agarwal's humorous introduction as the 'richest Shark,' sparking playful banter among the panel. The new season features innovative pitches and investor dynamics, with prominent business leaders offering investments in promising ventures.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Indobell Insulation IPO subscribed 3.5 times on Day 2 so far. Check GMP, price band and other details

Retail investors bid for 71.88 lakh shares through 2,396 applications on the second day of Indobell Insulation IPO, while NIIs made 106 applications for 7.47 lakh shares. However, qualified institutional buyers have yet to bid. The company plans to raise Rs 10 crore via its SME IPO, which will list on the BSE SME platform. The issue is set to close on January 9.

En.mehrnews.com 

US sends 11 Guantanamo detainees to Oman after over 2 decades

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – The US has transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from its notorious Guantanamo Bay detention center to Oman, after holding them for more than two decades without charge or trial as part of Washington’s so-called “war on terror.”

The Hindu 

North Korea’s Kim says new missile will deter ‘rivals’

KCNA cited the use of a “new compound of carbon fibre” in the missile’s engine, which experts warned could allow Pyongyang to hit further targets with technology to which only the United States, Russia and China currently have access.