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Black professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row found dead
Dr Jason Arday has been found dead days after resigning from Cambridge University due to plagiarism allegations.
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I finally found a magnetic phone grip I never want to remove
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Smartphone to be locked for missed EMI? RBI’s new rules explained
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has laid out some guidelines for lenders on recovery of loans, and whether they can block or lock the device that has been purchased via EMI financing. This new framework will come into effect from January 1, 2027.
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Jason Arday, former Cambridge University professor at centre of plagiarism scandal, found dead
Arday died after being found unresponsive in south London, according to British media; the plagiarism scandal erupted after some academics and media reports accused Arday, who became Cambridge’s youngest black professor in 2023, of plagiarising parts…
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Picasso print stolen from Milwaukee art gallery in 2018 found by landlord while cleaning apartment
Torero print, one of 30 known to exist signed by Picasso, was stolen from Bill DeLind’s gallery in 2018 Bill DeLind thought the Picasso print that was stolen from his Milwaukee gallery in 2018 was gone forever.
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West Asia war highlights: Bessent says U.S. to apply measures never seen on Iran
The U.S.has tightened economic sanctions against Iran and other individuals and entities that it says are helping it procure weapons…
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