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Save your old toothbrushes: 7 places around the house where they become useful cleaning tools

Most people replace their toothbrush every three months or so without giving the old one a second thought; straight into the bin it goes. That's a bit of a missed opportunity, because a worn-out toothbrush, bristles frayed and all, actually turns into one of the most versatile cleaning tools you can own, small enough to reach places a sponge or cloth never will, and firm enough to scrub away grime that would otherwise need real effort. Before you toss the next one, it's worth setting it aside for cleaning duty instead, dedicated entirely to household chores and clearly kept apart from anything used for personal hygiene. Here are seven places around the house where an old toothbrush genuinely earns its keep.
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The Times of IndiaLife & Style

How Singapore turned garbage ash into a 350-hectare island where mangroves and coral now flourish

Singapore has pioneered a remarkable 350-hectare landfill created from incinerated waste, known as Semakau Landfill. This innovative site not only manages the nation’s scarce land but also provides a habitat for diverse marine life. With migratory birds nesting and corals thriving, this man-made island exemplifies successful waste management, projected to remain operational until 2035.
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The Times of IndiaWorld

Ohio jail built in 1878 could become offices or a speakeasy 148 years later

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The Times of IndiaWorld

He paid 75 cents for a record, and sold it for $25,200 later

A collector discovered a rare Velvet Underground acetate in 2002. This recording contained early versions of songs from their debut album. He later sold the acetate for $25,200 to an anonymous buyer. The acetate's existence remained largely unknown for many years. A remastered version was eventually released to the public.
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The Times of IndiaWorld

Nitin Gadkari: 100% barrier-free FASTag tolls soon; to deliver Rs 25,000 crore benefit

The Road Transport and Highways Minister said the government plans to make all toll booths on national highways barrier-free by March 2027. FASTag adoption has already increased toll collections by 10%, or around Rs 7,000 crore, taking total toll booth revenue to more than Rs 82,000 crore, according to Gadkari.
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The Times of IndiaBusiness

‘Once in a lifetime’: Pak’s Salman Agha answers England setback with triple century

Salman Ali Agha celebrated a monumental achievement with his first-class cricket career, hitting an unbeaten 300 for Kingsmen Academy in the President's Trophy. This impressive feat follows a challenging stint in England, where he faced setbacks. Credit for his turnaround goes to strategic adjustments in his batting, solidifying Kingsmen Academy's advantage over Markhor IT Solutions.
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The Times of IndiaCricket

भोपाल में फर्जी IAS करती रही सरकारी दफ्तरों का निरीक्षण, पुलिस देती रही प्रोटेक्‍शन

भोपाल में चर्चित फर्जी आईएएस तृप्ति सिंह राजपूत मामले में एक और बड़ा खुलासा हुआ है. जांच के दौरान सामने आया है कि तृप्ति खुद को आईएएस अधिकारी बताकर सरकारी दफ्तरों का निरीक्षण करती थी और अधिकारियों के बीच अपना प्रभाव जमाती थी. इतना ही नहीं, वह स्थानीय पुलिस से प्रोटोकॉल और सुरक्षा भी हासिल कर लेती थी.