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5:03 pmBihar MLC polls: 57.2 pc turnout in teachers’ seats, 29.32% in graduates’ seats in six hours
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Lifestyle

Spectator by Seema Goswami: If you hate it, say it

Reported by Hindustan Times 23 Oct 2026, 2:23 am IST 1 min read

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Being polite isn’t always ideal. Sometimes, turning down an invite or a gift is the nicest thing you can do – for yourself

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Section: Lifestyle
First reported by: Hindustan Times
Reporter: seema goswami
Published: Friday, 23 October 2026, 2:23 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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