Although it is relatively easy compared to more sophisticated games like Bridge or Whist, what Napoleon lacks in finesse it makes up for in fast pace and player interaction. The scoring system, using chips, also lends itself well to wagering. The delightful difference of using “Wellington” and “Blucher” in the bidding refers, of course, to […]
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Master The Basics First and foremost – you need to master the fundamentals. Most people make the mistake of jumping into advanced strategies and tactics while they barely know the basics – this is a surefire way to guarantee a poor win-to-loss ratio. Start by familiarising yourself with the rules of poker, hand rankings, and
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ndidate for the Puri Lok Sabha constituency. Photo: X/@Sucharita4Puri Sucharita Mohanty, a former journalist, had fought on Congress ticket from Puri LS seat in 2014 Sucharita Mohanty, Congress candidate for the prestigious Puri Lok Sabha constituency, has withdrawn her candidature citing her party’s inability to fund her campaign, coupled with her own incapability to compete financially against the formidable
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Y.S. Sharmila during a meeting in Pulivendula on April 13, 2024. Photo: Special Arrangement For the last 46 years, the Yeduguru Sandinti or YS clan has held sway over the Pulivendula Assembly constituency, and its grip has not loosened yet; the constituency continues to be considered synonymous with its first family. The opposing Telegu Desam
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Exhibition of cartoonist Abu Abraham’s works at Durbar Hall in Kochi | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Two elderly gentlemen stand absorbed in thought in front of one of Abu Abraham’s cartoons from the eighties. Soon, they recall the events that led to the cartoon and break into laughter, delighting in its wit. Abu’s World, an
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Fire and Rescue Services personnel pay homage to martyrs at Tallakulam in Madurai on Sunday.. The Fire and Rescue Services Department paid homage to 33 personnel at its Tallakulam station in Madurai on Sunday, April 14, which is observed as National Fire Service Day to honour firefighters who lost their lives in the line of
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Suresh Navale is a Former Minister of State for Energy, Maharashtra Government. | Photo Credit: FaceBook/ @Prof. Suresh Navle Former Maharashtra Minister Suresh Navale has resigned from the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, claiming the Chief Minister has succumbed to the pressure from the BJP. Mr. Navale has also said he will
| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Vishukkani, a resplendent display of all things prosperous, is the first thing Malayalis wake up to at the crack of dawn on Vishu Day. An idol of Lord Krishna is arranged, surrounded by seasonal fruits and vegetables, traditional utensils and lamps. The kani is strewn with the golden sprinkles of kanikonna flower. Considerable effort
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Decked up in traditional attire, with hairpins adorning her head, rings on all 10 fingers, and colourful beads around her neck, Minjali Sikaka from the Dongria Kondh tribe in the secluded village of Lakhpadar, nestled within Odisha’s Niyamgiri Hill Range, appeared as though she was ready to grace a social gathering. However, beneath the facade
India is one of the lowest among the Asia Pacific nations when it comes to health insurance for older people and needs to expand universal health coverage to meet the needs of rapidly ageing population and sustain growth momentum, a report by ADB said on Thursday. While the South Korea and Thailand have achieved universal
