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C.M. Kamaraj (Sakthi Coco Products): The Tamil Visionary Who Captivated the World
Chennai Vision
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August 6, 2025
From overcoming early setbacks to revolutionizing coconut value chains, Mr. C.M. Kamaraj has built Sakthi Coco Products into a global benchmark. What began in 1981 as Tamil Nadu’s first mechanized coir export unit now drives India’s ₹30,000+ crore...
UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8% amid higher food prices
The Guardian
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August 20, 2025
Inflation rose again last month, to a higher than expected 3.8%, amid higher food and fuel prices, adding to fears that the Bank of England will delay further interest rate cuts. Figures showed the annual rate as measured by the consumer price...
Hotter Summers and Overcrowding Threaten Europe’s Tourist Economies
Financial Post
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August 20, 2025
Tourism has underpinned economic growth and development in the European Mediterranean for decades. Across the region, it employed more than 8 million people in Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy in 2023 and 2024, according to the World Travel and...
AI takes the wheel: Autohome taps “818” festival to spotlight its global automotive services
KrASIA
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August 20, 2025
Six years ago, Autohome introduced e-commerce-style promotions to the automotive sector with its inaugural “818” car shopping festival. Initially viewed as a seasonal campaign, essentially a car-focused counterpart to Singles’ Day, it was...
History of the Hexagon
The Times Literary Supplement
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August 20, 2025
At a moment when many are speculating about the future of North American hegemony, Emmanuel Macron continues to strive at positioning France as an alternative, assured counterpoint. But at home, the country seems in a permanent state of crisis:...
‘Celestial walnuts’
The Times Literary Supplement
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August 20, 2025
In his Mémoires d’un touriste (1838), Stendhal wrote that the Côte d’Or in Burgundy was “just a small, very dry, ugly little mountain”. Did the writer catch the “golden hillsides” on a gloomy day? True, the region lacks the grandeur and finery of...
Why Didn’t Hitler Invade Spain And Portugal?
Rebellion Research
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August 6, 2025
Why Didn’t Hitler Invade Spain And Portugal? World War 2 Why Hitler Avoided Invading Spain and Portugal: Strategic Rationality Over Ideological Compulsion Adolf Hitler (first from the left) and Francisco Franco (first from the right in the...
Salou will host the Festa al Cel in September, Spain's oldest air show
Atalayar
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August 6, 2025
Commitment to the sky Programme and participants Organisational capacity Civil-military collaboration The Salou City Council has taken a step forward and committed to becoming the permanent venue for the Festa al Cel, Spain's oldest air show and...
The otherness of the Other
The Times Literary Supplement
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August 20, 2025
The Apostle Paul had it easy on the road to Damascus. The divine light, the thunderous voice from heaven, the dramatic temporary loss of sight – they were all pretty conclusive signs. For historians labouring in their absence, the study of...
Hammam Al-Ándalus: a sensory journey in the heart of Madrid
Atalayar
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August 6, 2025
The Hammam to the rhythm of the seasons Right in the centre of Madrid, on Calle Atocha, lies a place steeped in history, culture and relaxation that transports anyone who ventures inside to another world. A world where you can forget the hustle...
When is the best time to go to Spain?
Lonely Planet
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Spain consistently ranks as one of the most-visited destinations in the world. This vibrant and multifaceted European country has attractions that resonate with every kind of traveler. Whether you’re a culture enthusiast seeking to immerse...
Cheapest premium gas in cities across New Madrid County in week ending Aug. 2
SE Missouri News
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August 6, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across New Madrid County...
Betwinner Casino Ranks Among Top Online Casinos in India with Live Casino Games and Sports Betting
Top News
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Betwinner Casino has emerged as a prominent player in the online gambling industry, building a robust platform since its founding in 2007 and online expansion in 2016. Operating under licensed entities in Curacao and Cyprus, Betwinner boasts over...
WHS students grow in Spain
Republic-Times - Illinois
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August 6, 2025
Students studying Spanish at Waterloo High School recently returned from Europe, seeing a great deal of Spain’s culture as well as traveling around France for a trip that provided lessons and memories for the rest of their lives. Waterloo High...
Rodrygo to Liverpool transfer 'twist' as Xabi Alonso makes major new Real Madrid decision
Liverpool Echo
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August 6, 2025
Liverpool continue to be linked with transfer interest in Rodrygo and the winger has now reportedly been dealt another blow by Real Madrid as he hopes to break into Xabi Alonso's plans. The 24-year-old, who opted not to join the Reds from boyhood...
Spain and UK Finance News Round-Up, July 31
Euro Weekly News
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July 31, 2025
Finance news. Credit: Pavel Danilyuk, Pexels Travel salaries dip UK business travel salaries dropped 4.2 per cent in H1 2025 to an average of £35,544 (€41,234), according to C&M Travel Recruitment. This follows sharp increases in 2023 and 2024....
Barcelona slammed for 'dirty' transfer tactics which led to Marcus Rashford move
The Mirror
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July 30, 2025
Inaki Williams has said Barcelona carried out a "dirty" media campaign around trying to sign his brother Nico from Athletic Bilbao this summer. A failed attempt to sign the Spain international apparently led to Barca instead shifting their focus...
Spain's interior ministry reiterates 'no security risk' in Huawei contract; Chinese expert hails 'pragmatic, rational' approach
Global Times
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Huawei exhibition booth at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, Spain Photo: VCG The Spanish Interior Ministry on Tuesday (local time) reiterated that the government's contract with Huawei to purchase certain storage equipment poses...
Six Spanish wines to try, including a well-priced and balanced tempranillo
The Globe and Mail
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August 6, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Madrid-based Peninsula Vinicultores acquired Fontana Bodegas & Vinedos in Castile, shown here, and Bideona in Rioja Alavesa. Co-founder Andreas Kubach says Castile is an often-overlooked region for wine.Bodegas...
Alaska Airlines launches new Summit card with premium perks and a 100,000-point welcome bonus
The Points Guy
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August 20, 2025
It's a big day for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flyers. Not only have the two carriers officially rolled out Atmos Rewards, their combined loyalty program, but they've also launched a brand-new premium credit card: the Atmos™ Rewards...