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Adam and Eve to be Jeffrey Archer’s final novel after 50-year writing career
Adam and Eve to be Jeffrey Archer's final novel The final novel, Adam and Eve, has been described by publisher HarperCollins as a story that explores love and betrayal against the backdrop of a world at war.
Namita Gokhale, Mahadev Toppo, Peggy Mohan among winners at Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards 2026
Banaras Lit Fest Veteran writer Namita Gokhale.

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Hyderabad paediatrician warns how allergy drops sold OTC may overdose infants: What should parents do?
A Hyderabad paediatrician has cautioned against the OTC sale of allergy drops for infants, saying common droppers deliver adult doses.

Science

Race against time: what is happening with Nasa’s ageing International Space Station
Haven-1 will initially fly without a crew. After launch, Vast plans to remotely monitor the station to make sure systems such as pressure control and orientation are functioning properly. (Image: Vast Space)

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In 3 years, nearly 60% orders by TV & digital news regulator cite communal code breach
In 3 years, nearly 60% orders by TV & digital news regulator cite communal code breach
BMC polls tomorrow, look at Mithi river today: Toxic flow, projects stalled, crores unspent
BMC polls tomorrow, look at Mithi river today: Toxic flow, projects stalled, crores unspent
Reality check for Mumbai civic polls: In 3 years, 99% of development funds went to wards under ruling alliance
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