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Indie Film Festival Awards Returns to NYC August 4–6, 2026, Hosted by Acclaimed Filmmaker Mukesh Modi

Filmmakers don’t just create films; they create stories that will never die.” - Mukesh ModiNew York, NY — Acclaimed Indian-American filmmaker Mukesh Modi, recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, will host the Indie F

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China Calls Reports It Supplied Weapons To Iran 'Baseless Smears'

China on Monday called reports it had supplied or intended to supply weapons to Iran "baseless smears", after several outlets quoted US intelligence sources to that effect. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump threatened Beijing with a "staggering" new tariff of 50 per cent if it were to provide military assistance to Tehran.

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Trump Warns Iran Ships Breaching US Blockade Will Be 'Eliminated'

President Donald Trump said US forces would destroy any Iranian "fast attack ships" that approach the American naval blockade of Iranian ports that came into effect on Monday.

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Sikh Group Crowdfunds To Legally Challenge UK's Anti-Muslim Hostility Definition

A UK-based umbrella body of Sikh organisations has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to legally challenge the government's decision to launch a new anti-Muslim hostility definition.

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Country All Set To Take Historic Step For Women Empowerment In Special Sitting Of Parliament: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that his government is resolutely moving forward for the empowerment of women in the three-day special sitting of Parliament.

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China Is Happy That I Am Opening Strait Of Hormuz: Trump

Washington : US President Donald Trump on Wednesday stated that China is very happy that he is 'permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz'. He claimed that China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran, as reports circulate that Beijing has c

World News

Trump Claims Iran President Wants Ceasefire; No Response From Iran

Iran hit an oil tanker off the coast of Qatar and Kuwait's airport on Wednesday, while airstrikes battered Tehran even as U.S. President Donald Trump said he was nearly ready to wind down the war and claimed that Iran's president wanted a ceasefire.

World News

Trump Takes A Dig At Macron, Saying Wife Treats Him 'Badly'

US President Donald Trump made fun of the French president and his wife during a private lunch Wednesday, as he lambasted NATO allies for not joining the war against Iran that has roiled the Middle East. "We didn't need them, but I asked anyway," Trump told a private lunch in a video posted briefly on the White House YouTube channel before access was blocked.

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World Stands At Crossroads, Confrontation 'More Costly And Futile': Iran President In Open Letter To Americans

Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an open letter addressed to the people of the United States, urging them to question their government's role in the ongoing conflict in the region and calling for a shift from confrontation to dialogue possibilities.

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Puri’s 800-Year-Old Wrestling Tradition Faces Decline, Demand Grows For An Academy & Proper Infrastructure

Australia Gets Its First Female Army Chief, Susan Coyle

US-Iran Conflict: Chinese President Xi Calls To Respect Sovereignty Of All Countries In West Asia, Gulf Region

A Gunman Opens Fire At A High School In Turkey, Wounding At Least 16 Before Killing Himself

The Significance Of The Return Of IAFS To New Delhi At A Pivotal Geopolitical Moment

‘Religion-Based Quota Unconstitutional’, Says Amit Shah In Lok Sabha As Women's Reservation Sparks Fiery Debate

Military Conflict Cannot Resolve Problems: PM Modi On West Asia, Ukraine

Teenager Kills Nine, Wounds 13 In Turkey School Shooting

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China Is Happy That I Am Opening Strait Of Hormuz: Trump

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China Is Happy That I Am Opening Strait Of Hormuz: Trump

17 Apr, 2026

Usa News

US Will 'Take' Uranium If Iran Does Not Give It Up: Hegseth

Washington : Iran will have to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium or the United States will "get it," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, while remaining unclear on how that would be done.The Pentagon chief said the United S

10 Apr, 2026

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US Will 'Take' Uranium If Iran Does Not Give It Up: Hegseth

10 Apr, 2026

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Ceasefire With Iran Under Political Compulsions: Former NSA John Bolton

Washington : Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has cautioned that the US-Israel conflict with Iran could deepen further if the temporary ceasefire, reached “under political compulsions” by President Donald Trump, does not h

10 Apr, 2026

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Ceasefire With Iran Under Political Compulsions: Former NSA John Bolton

10 Apr, 2026

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Indian-Origin 'Ketamine Queen' Jailed For Selling Matthew Perry The Drugs That Killed Him

Los Angeles : A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling actor Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.“You’re going to have to show some epic resilience,

10 Apr, 2026

Usa News

Indian-Origin 'Ketamine Queen' Jailed For Selling Matthew Perry The Drugs That Killed Him

10 Apr, 2026

Usa News

Trump Says Pakistan PM Told Him Millions Would Have Died Without His Intervention

US President Donald Trump has said that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him that 35 million people would have died if it were not for his intervention in stopping the war between India and Pakistan.

27 Feb, 2026

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Trump Says Pakistan PM Told Him Millions Would Have Died Without His Intervention

27 Feb, 2026

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World News Indian Envoy Meets Top US Officials In Washington As Both Nations Set To Resume Trade Talks From April 20

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Indian Envoy Meets Top US Officials In Washington As Both Nations Set To Resume Trade Talks From April 20

New Delhi : India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Wednesday held a crucial meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien in Washington, as both countries are set to resume negot

World News US Rules Out Renewing Sanctions Waiver On Russian, Iranian Oil; India Likely To Face Impact

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US Rules Out Renewing Sanctions Waiver On Russian, Iranian Oil; India Likely To Face Impact

The United States has said that it will not renew the waivers that had allowed several countries, including India, to purchase Russian and Iranian oil without facing US sanctions.

World News UK PM Starmer Hits Back After Trump’s Trade Deal Threat Over Iran Conflict

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UK PM Starmer Hits Back After Trump’s Trade Deal Threat Over Iran Conflict

London : Prime Minister Keir Starmer hit back on Wednesday after President Donald Trump’s latest attack over the UK’s decision not to join the US strikes on Iran, this time threatening to review a trade deal agreed last year. In a phone

World News Israel, US Goals 'Identical'; Prepared For Any Scenario: Netanyahu

World News

Israel, US Goals 'Identical'; Prepared For Any Scenario: Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel and the US share "identical goals" in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

World News Trump Warns A 'Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight' If A Deal With Iran Isn't Reached

World News

Trump Warns A 'Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight' If A Deal With Iran Isn't Reached

Tehran : Iranian officials on Tuesday urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Tehran does not meet his latest deadline for the Islam

World News Maldives Local Elections Reveal Political Balance That Matters To India

World News

Maldives Local Elections Reveal Political Balance That Matters To India

New Delhi : The results of the local council elections in the Maldives have resonated far beyond municipal politics. The sweeping victories of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) across all five major city mayoralties and its lead in council seats

World News India's First Response To US-Iran Ceasefire: Truce Will Lead To 'Lasting Peace In West Asia'

World News

India's First Response To US-Iran Ceasefire: Truce Will Lead To 'Lasting Peace In West Asia'

New Delhi : India on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing hope for lasting peace in the West Asian region.In its first response after the truce, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiter

World News Jaishankar–Rahman Meeting Signals Pragmatic Reset In India-Bangladesh Ties After Diplomatic Chill

World News

Jaishankar–Rahman Meeting Signals Pragmatic Reset In India-Bangladesh Ties After Diplomatic Chill

New Delhi: A brief social media post by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar after meeting Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman here Wednesday may appear routine, but in diplomatic terms it signals something far more significant ̵

World News Nepal PM meets 17 envoys; says foreign policy based on trust, shared prosperity

World News

Nepal PM meets 17 envoys; says foreign policy based on trust, shared prosperity

Nepal is committed to deepening relations with immediate neighbours, friendly countries and development partners based on “trust, mutual respect and shared prosperity,” Prime Minister Balendra Shah told a meeting of envoys, including from India, on Wednesday.

World News Iran Announces Alternative Routes In Hormuz Strait

World News

Iran Announces Alternative Routes In Hormuz Strait

Tehran : Iran announced alternative routes on Thursday for ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the risk of sea mines in the main zone of the vital waterway.Tehran has agreed to temporarily reopen the strait, through which one

Business

Business APR. 17, 2026

The proposal, led by the UK and France, would create a broad coalition to restore confidence in the waterway after hostilities end

Washington : European countries are preparing a postwar plan to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz without direct US involvement, as tensions from the Iran conflict reshape trans-Atlantic ties. The proposal, led by the UK and France, would

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Business APR. 17, 2026

Adani Green Energy Achieves Highest ESG Score Of 87.3 Among Indian Companies Rated By CareEdge-ESG

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has received a CareEdge-ESG 1+ rating with a score of 87.3 from CARE ESG Ratings Limited (CareEdge-ESG), a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) registered ESG rating provider.

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Business

Business APR. 17, 2026

Govt Mulls ECLGS-Type Credit Guarantee Scheme For MSMEs Amid West Asia Crisis: Official

New Delhi : The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises is in touch with the Department of Financial Services to explore an ECLGS-like credit guarantee scheme to support MSMEs amid the West Asia crisis, a senior official stated on Wednesday.Respond

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Business

Business APR. 17, 2026

China Surpasses US As India's Largest Trading Partner In FY26; Trade Gap Swells To USD 112.16 Bn

New Delhi : China has overtaken the US to emerge as India's largest trading partner in 2025-26, with bilateral trade reaching USD 151.1 billion, while the country's trade deficit with Beijing widened to USD 112.16 billion during the period, governme

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Business

Business APR. 17, 2026

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Says Suspends Defence Agreement With Israel

Rome : Italy has suspended its defence agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and diplomatic sources said Tuesday."In view of the current situation, the governm

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Sports

Wisden Award Winners 2026: Deepti Named Leading Women’s Cricketer; Abhishek Named T20 Cricketer

Sports

Wisden Award Winners 2026: Deepti Named Leading Women’s Cricketer; Abhishek Named T20 Cricketer

Wisden has selected Australia's legendary Mitchell Starc and India's outstanding all-rounder Deepti Sharma for their prestigious awards. The Australian pacer has been chosen in the men's category, while Deepti has been selected in the women's

17 Apr, 2026

Sports

IPL 2026: Who Is Praful Hinge? SRH Pacer Who Took Three Wickets In 1st Over On Tournament Debut

Sunrisers Hyderabad handed an Indian Premier League (IPL) debut to pacer Praful Hinge of Nagpur, Maharashtra. He was given a tough task of starting the proceedings with the ball against the opening pair of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, the 24-year-old pacer bowled such a brilliant spell that he has now started trending all over social media. He scripted a record by taking three wickets in the first over, which included key scalps of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel and Lhuan-dre Preto

17 Apr, 2026

Sports

IPL 2026: Who Is Praful Hinge? SRH Pacer Who Took Three Wickets In 1st Over On Tournament Debut

17 Apr, 2026

Sports

Two-Time Olympic Champion Viktor Axelsen Announces Retirement On Insta Post

Danish shuttler Viktor Axelsen retired from professional badminton on Wednesday, April 15, through a social media post. The two-time Olympic Champion said that he is deciding due to recurring back issues and his body is not ready to take the toll of

17 Apr, 2026

Sports

Two-Time Olympic Champion Viktor Axelsen Announces Retirement On Insta Post

17 Apr, 2026

Sports

FIFA Launches Disciplinary Action Against Spanish FA Over Islamophobic Chants

FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over the incident of Spanish fans chanting anti-Islamic and racist slogans during a friendly match between Spain and Egypt, according to a report by ESPN."FIFA has

10 Apr, 2026

Sports

FIFA Launches Disciplinary Action Against Spanish FA Over Islamophobic Chants

10 Apr, 2026

Sports

Gujarat Titans Register First Win Of Season Beating Delhi Capitals In A Thrilling Contest

Delhi : Gujarat Titans scored their first win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, beating hosts Delhi Capitals (DC) by one run at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.Gujarat Titans posted a challenging 210 for 4 on the board and set a stiff 211-tar

10 Apr, 2026

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Gujarat Titans Register First Win Of Season Beating Delhi Capitals In A Thrilling Contest

10 Apr, 2026

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Traditional Healing In Modern Times: Leech Therapy Remains Popular In Bihar Capital Patna

Asian Surnames Have Been The Fastest-Growing In The US, According To Census Bureau Report

What You Should Know Before Doing A Bungee Jump, Learn About The Crucial Safety Checks For The Adventure Sport

World Autism Awareness Day 2026: Why Are Boys More Prone To Autism Risk?

World Food Prize Goes To Food Safety Scientist For Preventing Millions Of Cases Of Foodborne Illness

Tech

Gujarat HC Issues Notices To Meta, X, Google Over PIL Seeking Curb On Misuse Of AI

India Among World's Most Advanced AI Users But Adoption Uneven: OpenAI Report

Oppo Launched F33 Series 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 6360 MAX, 7,000mAh Battery In India: Price, Specifications, Offers

Artemis II Astronauts Follow Apollo Tradition Of Naming Lunar Features After Loved Ones

India Ranks 3rd Largest In Renewable Energy Capacity; Eyes 500 GW By 2030: Minister Pralhad Joshi

Politics

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Quits Congress, Slams Punjab Leadership Over ‘Corruption and Infighting’

Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar's Last Rites To Be Held Today In Baramati With Full State Honours; PM Modi, HM Shah To Attend

Maharashtra in Mourning: Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar Killed in Plane Crash; State to Accord Full Honours at Funeral

PM Modi addresses BJP karyakartas at felicitation of New Party President

Vaishno Devi Medical College Students In Limbo As Jammu Kashmir BOPEE Rules Out Fresh Counselling

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Practical, Non-Preachy Tips to Regulate Your Emotions Without Quitting Your Job Or Family

Telangana's Immersive Taste On Table As Culinary Hub 'Hyderabad Streat' Opens At Shamshabad Airport

Do Good In Minutes, Not Months: International Microvolunteering Day 2026

From Freezer Settings To Food Cuts, 5 Small Kitchen Tweaks That Can Reduce Your LPG Cylinder Use

The lentil habit: A surprising wallet tradition for good for ..

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Entertainment Jaiye Aap Kahan Jayenge: Asha Bhosle, The Melody That Refused To Fade

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Jaiye Aap Kahan Jayenge: Asha Bhosle, The Melody That Refused To Fade

Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away on April 12, 2026, in Mumbai due to multi-organ failure. Affectionately called Asha Tai by peers and fans, she entered the recording studio at the tender age of 10 and never looked back. The 92-year-

Entertainment The Many Shades Of Asha Bhosle: How She Mastered Every Genre With Ease

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The Many Shades Of Asha Bhosle: How She Mastered Every Genre With Ease

In the demise of Asha Bhosle, India has not just lost a singer but a voice that defined versatility across generations. For more than seventy years, she continued to make her mark in the world of Indian music by effortlessly shifting gears into different styles of singing that most other people find challenging to master even in a lifetime.

Entertainment Voice of Rhythm with Sandip SoparrkarFrom Bollywood to Europe – Sunny Singh

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Voice of Rhythm with Sandip SoparrkarFrom Bollywood to Europe – Sunny Singh

Born in the vibrant city of Bombay, and now gracing stages across Madrid, Spain, Sunny Singh stands as a beacon of Indian dance culture, illuminating the world with the authentic spirit of Bollywood. With Over 14 years in Bollywood, he has contributed to 50+ films as dancer, choreographer, and lead actor. He has performed for the King and Queen of Spain, bringing Bollywood to European royalty, he is also honored with the International Artists Award at the prestigious Globus Awards, Sicily. He starred in the

Entertainment Badshah Appears Before NCW Over Tateeree Song Row, Apologises For Controversial Lyrics

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Badshah Appears Before NCW Over Tateeree Song Row, Apologises For Controversial Lyrics

Rapper-singer Badshah on Tuesday appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in connection with the controversy surrounding his song Tateeree.

Entertainment AA22 x A6: Allu Arjun Goes Bald In Jaw-Dropping First Poster From Atlee's Raaka

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AA22 x A6: Allu Arjun Goes Bald In Jaw-Dropping First Poster From Atlee's Raaka

The makers of Allu Arjun and Atlee's much-anticipated collaboration finally unveiled the film's title on Wednesday, coinciding with the actor's birthday. Tentatively known as AA22 x A6, the project has now been officially titled Raaka, and the first

Entertainment Cocktail 2 Song Jab Talak: Shahid, Kriti, Rashmika's Beach Party Track Brings Back Tumhi Ho Bandhu Vibes

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Cocktail 2 Song Jab Talak: Shahid, Kriti, Rashmika's Beach Party Track Brings Back Tumhi Ho Bandhu Vibes

The makers of the forthcoming film Cocktail 2 have dropped the first look of their song Jab Talak on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The 1-minute-50-second video features Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna dancing at a beach party, giving fans a glimpse of the film's youthful vibe.

Entertainment Suzanne Bernert Questions Deepika Padukone Over Dhurandhar 2 Silence: 'Don't Understand Why You Are Not Doing It'

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Suzanne Bernert Questions Deepika Padukone Over Dhurandhar 2 Silence: 'Don't Understand Why You Are Not Doing It'

Actor Suzanne Bernert has publicly questioned Deepika Padukone over her response to ongoing chatter about her silence on husband Ranveer Singh's blockbuster film Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The remark has added another layer to the conversation that ha

Entertainment Before The Devil Wears Prada 2 Hits Indian Theatres, Watch Meryl Streep's 5 Best Comedy Dramas

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Before The Devil Wears Prada 2 Hits Indian Theatres, Watch Meryl Streep's 5 Best Comedy Dramas

The legendary character Miranda Priestly, played by Meryl Streep, returns in The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is all set to hit Indian theatres on May 1, 2026. The comedy-drama film, directed by David Frankel, will reunite Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt for a high-stakes fashion showdown. Ahead of this highly anticipated sequel, celebrate Streep's incredible comedic range by revisiting her most iconic, witty, and heartwarming performances in beloved rom-coms and comedy dramas.

Entertainment Voice of Rhythm with Sandip SoparrkarVidushi V. Deeksha Bharatnatyam for 216 Hours Non-Stop

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Voice of Rhythm with Sandip SoparrkarVidushi V. Deeksha Bharatnatyam for 216 Hours Non-Stop

For nine days and nine nights, Bharatanatyam dancer Vidushi V. Deeksha lived inside rhythm, breath, and belief at the auditorium of Dr. G. Shankar Government Women’s First Grade College, Ajjarakadu, Udupi, Karnataka, she performed continuously for 216 hours, resting only 15 minutes every three hours. When she finally concluded at exactly 3.30 p.m. on the ninth day, Deeksha had not only broken physical limits—she had inscribed her name in the Golden Book of World Records.

Entertainment After Cliffhanger Ending, Bridgerton Season 5 Set For First Same-Gender Romance With Francesca And Michaela - Deets Inside

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After Cliffhanger Ending, Bridgerton Season 5 Set For First Same-Gender Romance With Francesca And Michaela - Deets Inside

After a dramatic cliffhanger in Bridgerton Season 4, the makers of the hit period drama have finally revealed what comes next. And this time, the story will revolve around longing, second chances, and a groundbreaking romance. Season 5 will focus entirely on Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling, marking a major milestone for the series as it centers on a same-gender love story for the first time.

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