‘Jilly Cooper was the absolute queen’: writers pay tribute to the beloved author

The writer was an astute observer of English class – and a champion of complicated female heroines

• Jilly Cooper, author of Rivals and Riders, dies aged 88
• Share your memories of Jilly Cooper

Jilly Cooper was a genuinely merry soul, with a gimlet eye and a determination to see the best in absolutely everything; even when her life was difficult, she brightened every room with her spaniel hair. What fun she had and shared with us, and what a wonderful legacy she left.

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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 896

So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. What are the chances of you wearing a bright lip this week? Very high! I’d actually say 100%. I’ve been doing bright reds and pinks lately and have been totally into it. 2. A makeup trend that you were very invested in back in the day? Whatever eyebrow trend that was happening at the moment was my jam! I used to love a skinny brow with a frosty highlight on the brow bone back in the day. 3. How often do you buy foundation? These days, rarely. I bought a tinted moisturizer, like, a year ago. 4. If you had the time and the energy to do a full-on “everything and the kitchen sink” makeup look every day, would you? I love the way full-on makeup looks[Continue reading...]

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Amazon Sale 2025: Top Discounts on Gaming Laptops for Beginners from Acer, Dell, HP and More

Amazon's Great Indian Festival Diwali Special Sale is ongoing in India, offering discounts on electronics, home appliances, and a wide range of laptops. Cardholders of Axis Bank, Bobcard, IDFC First Bank, and RBL Bank can get a 10 percent instant discount, including bonuses, up to Rs. 65,000, valid until October 12. Shoppers can also use exchange offers, EMI options, and coupons to save more. Here we highlight deals on beginner-friendly gaming laptops.