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10 books on critical thinking that will make you never want to use ChatGPT again

Last year, I stopped logging books on Goodreads. I was tired of failing to meet my reading goal year after year. The joy of reading a book would be instantly overshadowed by the disappointment that I had not finished it in the time allotted. My reading was solely to generate data on me, as though it were a performance before the machine. It felt as if my entire literary pursuit had only been deemed valuable when reduced to user stats. This is exactly what the algorithm wants, that we stop thinking for our selves. The less we contribute to the scroll, we become more impressionable to the discourse. We are supposed to forget that there is a world outside of these echo chambers, and become increasingly dismissive towards opinions that differ from our own. In such an environment, reading and critical thinking become small acts of independence. Reading is the only way to develop original thinking. Here is a list of books which will help you think for yourself. Exquisite Cadavers is a novel that is both a work of fiction and criticism. It is a novel about two young people navigating their love in London. Being able to hold opposing perspectives without collapsing them is a key skill of awareness. This is also the structure of the novel, which creates alternate spaces for the author’s two lines of thinking. Kandasamy draws on a rich literary history to place her work at a crossroads between creating and critiquing. She has similar goals for the reader.

  

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Nita Ambani’s Jamdani sari was woven over 24 months by a Padma Shree awardee

Nita Ambani, who attended the TIME100 Summit held in New York wore a Swadesh jamdani sari that was woven by Padma Shree recipient Biren Kumar Basak. The sari does not focus on the pallu, but instead spreads the figurative motif across the entire drape. Riders, animals, trees, and human forms appear from border to body. The motifs are highlighted in pink, soft blue and green, which allows your eyes to follow along the stories that the drape tells. The pallu has a linear layout with stripes and a denser patterning, which contrasts the spread of motifs on the rest of the sari. The weave is as detailed up close as the larger figures. This is what holds the composition. She paired it with pearl strands and emerald earrings, a diamond bracelet, and bracelets that picked out the green in weave. The beauty choices were also measured: centre-parted, loosely shaved hair, lightly smoked eyelids, a nude lips, and a green bindi to tie in with the sari. The sari is embroidered with muted multicolour stories in threadwork, so the blouse has a subtle look but still looks rich because of its beadwork. You can make this look your own by choosing a crop top in lace or sheer organza that doesn’t detract from the overall look. Match this with solitaire or small pearl earrings,” says Divya Balikrishnan of Vogue India.

  

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Horoscope Today: April 23, 2026

You have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. Either you can learn to shirk off the burden or you need to be realistic and ask for help. Taurus, you enjoy a good fight as much as a good nap. You can’t have it both, not right now. We suggest that you find ways to take power naps, delegate and set up ways to make the things work for you rather than you working for them. The first thing you need to drop is perfectionism. You need balance and moderation right now, even if you are raging with rage. Divine timing is at work here. You will be surprised by the magic that happens when you let the cosmos know you are willing to go with it. Gemini, you have an exciting new opportunity and are being asked to be the leader. Now more than ever, your creativity, innovation, and lateral thinking skills are needed to make things happen. A good leader is open to thinking, feeling and acting in a benevolent and open-minded way. You may have experienced a lot of chaos in the last 3-4 months, but you’ve now emerged lighter and brighter. Libra, you may have had some ideas you’ve been hustling to develop and you may now be willing to do more research and planning. You have a gift. Look at the long term. Read on to see what the stars will bring you. Check out your sun, rising and moon signs for a complete picture. It helped you to see your strengths and helped you to stand tall with your own power. It gave you a new perspective on your abilities. You will soon have new opportunities in love, work, your personal life, or in other ways that can help you reach your next step. Give birth to your dream now. Cosmic tip: Your life is the source of all your creation. You can create a life that you love. Taurus, you enjoy a good fight as much as a good nap. You can’t have it both, not right now. We suggest that you find ways to take power naps, delegate and set up ways to make the things work for you rather than you working for them. The first thing you need to drop is perfectionism. You can be philosophical about it and see it as a trap to keep you stuck. All it does is make you think you’re not good enough. This version of “enough” is not only subjective but also evasive. You can cry all you want over a spilled glass of milk, but it’s also important to learn how to balance your life. You can only give what you have. Right now, that may be burnout.

  

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Aries Horoscope Today: April 23, 2026

Aries, you may have gone it alone, even if only mentally. That may have been the best decision you’ve made in a while. It helped you to see your strengths and your ability to stand tall. It gave you a new perspective on your abilities. You will soon have new opportunities in love, work, your personal life, or in other ways that will help you take your next step. Give birth to your dream now. You are the source for all creation. Give yourself permission to create a life you love.Taurus April 23, 2026Gemini April 23, 2026Cancer April 23, 2026Leo April 23, 2026Virgo April 23, 2026Libra April 23, 2026Scorpio April 23, 2026Sagittarius April 23, 2026Capricorn April 23, 2026Aquarius April 23, 2026Pisces April 23, 2026

  

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A wedding in Mexico with Hindu-Catholic rituals and guests who ended the night in the pool

Deepa Dhore, Thomas McGowan, and their families were planning a wedding for them in Mexico. They wanted to incorporate the many influences that had shaped the couple’s relationship: the city in which they met, New York, cultural traditions that they wanted to honor, and habits that had formed their relationship. The result was an intimate celebration at Rosewood Mayakoba, which felt personal without being overdesigned. Dhore and McGowan both live in Manhattan where she is in venture capital while he works in investment banking. “Keeping our deals apart” is how they manage to balance a shared life with demanding careers. Friends describe Dhore and McGowan as “driven and energy” and “calm, grounded and with funny one-liners”. Together, they’re “competitive in a good way,” always challenging each other but “deeply supporting through it all.” Their story began at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, with a seemingly innocuous errand. Dhore remembers that during the first week of classes, a classmate asked him to casually check if Tom was still single. “What began as a simple mission quickly became an interesting conversation. The coincidences happened later. Both had grown up in Wilton Connecticut, a small town of less than 20,000 residents, but they never met. Even their phone numbers had the same area code. After years of planning, they met in a new city. They felt “guided” by an invisible thread. The relationship began to settle down gradually. In New York their lives moved at a faster pace, but their relationship remained the same. They would order Chinese takeout every Friday, play tennis on Saturdays, and spend the occasional Sunday making TikToks on Dhore’s request. Dhore explains that “we never stopped choosing each in small, consistent, ways.” “After long workdays, all we wanted to do was unwind and see each other,” they say. In a city like Manhattan, these moments became our constant. The proposal took place in Tenerife. A walk turned spontaneously into a football match. McGowan won. Dhore, angry, walked on in silence. McGowan says, “What she didn’t realise is that I was carrying the ring the whole time.” He stopped, knelt down and proposed. “The moment was magical, but also true to us,” Dhore explains. “It was rooted in playfulness.

  

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Gigi Hadid’s Met Gala looks have always been about the transformation

2024For Sleeping Beauties 2024: Reawakening Fashion Hadid went for drama with a sculptural Thom Browne-inspired look, a crisp white off-the shoulder gown with a corseted bottom. The skirt was a collage of jackets stitched together, with 3D yellow flower and winding vines. Hadid wore a long halterneck number by Dimitris Giannetos with a silhouette that echoed Anna Sui’s fall glam 2025. Gabriella Karefa Johnson styled the custom Miu Miu dress in gold sequins, which was inspired by Zelda Wynn-Valdes’ design language. She is celebrated for sculpting female forms and creating the iconic Playboy Bunny Uniform. (Photo by Udo Salters/Patrick McMullan, via Getty Images).Udo Salters/Getty ImagesAhead this year’s Met Gala one thing is certain: Hadid’s look will be memorable. But what she’ll wear remains a mystery. She is known for her ability to switch between different fashion identities. This article was first published on Vogue.com. Also read:Everything You Need to Know About the Met Gala. Met Gala 2025: See Every Celebrity Outfit and DressFrom Priyanka Jonas to Rihanna, see every Met Gala look in the last decade.

  

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