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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NYT Connections Hints June 17, puzzle #737: Clues and answers to solve today's breezy brain workout with familiar themes
The New York Times' daily word puzzle challenge, NYT Connections, continues to captivate a global audience with its fresh take on word association. For Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the newspaper released puzzle #737, offering an intriguing mix of categories that tested both travel smarts and pop culture memory. NYT Connections has surged in popularity following the immense success of Wordle. Designed as a grid-based word association game, it presents 16 seemingly unrelated words, asking players to group them into four correct thematic clusters. Each group represents a specific category, progressing from easy (yellow) to very challenging (purple). How NYT Connections Works Accessible via both mobile and desktop platforms, NYT Connections is structured around a 4x4 word grid. Players are tasked with organizing these words into four sets of four, with each group tied to a thematic concept. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lentes fotossensíveis que escurecem automaticamente de acordo com a luz Óculos Max Saiba Mais Undo The color-coding system helps players gauge difficulty: Yellow – Easiest Green – Moderate Blue – Hard Purple – Most difficult For today's puzzle, the four themes offered a mix of practicality, emotional resilience, technical glitches, and animated nostalgia. Live Events NYT Connections Hints for June 17, 2025 To help players struggling with the day's challenge, the following NYT Connections hints for June 17 were provided to steer them in the right direction, as mentioned in a report by Beebom: Yellow: You'll need these on a trip Green: The ability to cope with hardships Blue: You wish your website didn't do this Purple: All parts of Disney movies These clues, while subtle, offered keen players a way to group the 16 words more confidently. Today's Categories and Answers Revealed If you've reached your limit and are eager for a solution, here are the confirmed NYT Connections answers for June 17: Things to Book for a Vacation – Car, Flight, Hotel, Tour Mettle – Fight, Grit, Resolve, Spirit Bad Things for a Website to Do – Freeze, Glitch, Quit, Timeout Figures in Classic Disney Animated Films – Elephant, Fawn, Marionette, Mouse While the puzzle maintained a relatively mild difficulty level—rated 1 out of 5—some players still found the Purple category to be the trickiest, relying heavily on knowledge of Disney's classic characters. A Game That Balances Challenge and Charm Players remarked that today's NYT Connections hints June 17 were 'refreshingly intuitive,' especially with the vacation-themed yellow group being solved with ease. Those with an ear for technology quickly cracked the blue set, and literary-minded users found comfort in solving the green mettle-related group. With only four terms remaining, even the elusive purple group revealed itself—reminding participants of beloved animated icons like Dumbo (Elephant), Bambi (Fawn), and Pinocchio (Marionette). FAQs What is NYT Connections? NYT Connections is a daily word association puzzle by The New York Times where players group 16 words into four thematic categories. Each category is color-coded by difficulty, ranging from yellow (easiest) to purple (most difficult). Where can I play NYT Connections? The game is accessible on both mobile devices and desktop browsers through the official New York Times Games section.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
T.N. Forest Department deputes mahouts and cavadies to Thailand for elephant care training
The Tamil Nadu Government has sent a team of forest personnel, mahouts, and cavadies to undergo training at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre (TECC) in Lampang, Thailand. According to a recent government order (G.O.) issued by Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary to Departments of Environment, Climate Change and Forest, a team of 18 members will be deputed to TECC from June 17 to June 21. The delegation includes four mahouts, 11 cavadies, a forest range officer, and a forest veterinary assistant surgeon, all of whom are currently serving in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and Anamalai Tiger Reserve elephant camps, along with the Assistant Director of the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur. The initiative follows earlier efforts made in 2023 when a similar delegation of 13 personnel was sent to the TECC to learn the best practices in captive elephant care. Building on that experience, this expanded delegation aims to gain advanced knowledge in elephant healthcare, ethical handling, and conservation techniques from one of Asia's premier institutions specialising in elephant research and treatment, the G.O. said. The TECC, located in Lampang, is renowned for its pioneering work in the treatment and rehabilitation of elephants. It has agreed to provide intensive training to the Tamil Nadu team during the five-day programme. The total cost of the training, estimated at ₹24 lakh, will be funded through the 'Modernisation of Forest Force' scheme, utilising resources allocated to the Mudumalai and Anaimalai Tiger Reserves. According to Ms. Sahu, the hands-on training will help improve standards in elephant care across Tamil Nadu's forest camps and professionalise the practice by augmenting the traditional tribal wisdom of mahouts with modern global standards.
Glasgow Times
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Book launch to raise funds for Beatson Cancer Charity
STV News entertainment reporter Laura Boyd will host the launch of Gillian Shirreffs' powerful new memoir, Elephant, at a special charity event on Saturday, June 14, in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity. The book launch will take place at the Glasgow University Union from noon to 2pm, with all proceeds supporting cancer patients and families across Scotland. Described as 'bold and unflinching,' Elephant details Gillian's personal journey through breast cancer treatment, uniquely told through messages, tweets, and emails. Read more: Podcaster who shot to fame with book about dating to appear at Glasgow event Gillian Shirreffs, based in Glasgow, said: "I'm thrilled to be sharing Elephant at this special fundraiser with Beatson Cancer Charity. "The book was written in the hardest of times, but it's filled with humour, honesty, and hope. "I can't wait to share it with readers - and to raise more funds for a cause close to my heart." Tickets for the event are priced at £15 and are available to purchase online at Gillian, originally from Haughhead, is no stranger to Beatson, with her debut book Brodie raising more than £27,000 for the charity in 2023. The author holds a Doctor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, with a thesis exploring how illness alters our understanding of life and connection -central themes that are found throughout Elephant. Guests at Gillian's upcoming book launch will be given the chance to purchase a signed copy of her new book, as well as an opportunity to enjoy drinks, nibbles, and a charity raffle. Read more: Glasgow shopping centre promoting men's mental health All proceeds from tickets and the raffle will go to the Beatson Cancer Charity, which supports cancer patients and families across Scotland. The event will also include a live acoustic performance by Matt Hickman - known as Brownbear - and his band. This unique charity event seeks to provide readers with an opportunity to enjoy lively conversation, music, and a chance to give back through storytelling and song.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
STV presenter to host best-selling author's Glasgow book launch
A best-selling author is set to host a charity book launch for her new novel detailing her personal cancer battle. STV News entertainment reporter Laura Boyd will host the launch of Gillian Shirreffs' powerful new memoir, Elephant, at a special charity event on Saturday, June 14, in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity. The book launch will take place at the Glasgow University Union from noon to 2pm, with all proceeds supporting cancer patients and families across Scotland. Described as 'bold and unflinching,' Elephant details Gillian's personal journey through breast cancer treatment, uniquely told through messages, tweets, and emails. Read more: Podcaster who shot to fame with book about dating to appear at Glasgow event Gillian Shirreffs, based in Glasgow, said: "I'm thrilled to be sharing Elephant at this special fundraiser with Beatson Cancer Charity. "The book was written in the hardest of times, but it's filled with humour, honesty, and hope. "I can't wait to share it with readers - and to raise more funds for a cause close to my heart." Tickets for the event are priced at £15 and are available to purchase online at Gillian, originally from Haughhead, is no stranger to Beatson, with her debut book Brodie raising more than £27,000 for the charity in 2023. The author holds a Doctor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, with a thesis exploring how illness alters our understanding of life and connection -central themes that are found throughout Elephant. Guests at Gillian's upcoming book launch will be given the chance to purchase a signed copy of her new book, as well as an opportunity to enjoy drinks, nibbles, and a charity raffle. Read more: Glasgow shopping centre promoting men's mental health All proceeds from tickets and the raffle will go to the Beatson Cancer Charity, which supports cancer patients and families across Scotland. The event will also include a live acoustic performance by Matt Hickman - known as Brownbear - and his band. This unique charity event seeks to provide readers with an opportunity to enjoy lively conversation, music, and a chance to give back through storytelling and song.
Scotsman
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Books and Beats: Fundraising book launch for 'Elephant' by Gillian Shirreffs in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity
A not-to-be-missed literary afternoon celebrating the power of words, music and community will take place on Saturday, June 14 from 12 noon to 2pm at Glasgow University Union, as bestselling author Gillian Shirreffs launches her much-anticipated second book Elephant, in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hosted by Laura Boyd, STV News entertainment reporter, the event will also feature a live acoustic performance by Matt Hickman aka Brownbear and his band. Tickets include drinks and nibbles and a charity raffle with 100% of ticket and raffle proceeds going directly to Beatson Cancer Charity to support cancer patients and their families across Scotland. Gillian Shirreffs—originally from Haughhead and now based in Glasgow—made waves with her 2023 debut Brodie, which raised over £27,494 for Beatson. Elephant is her bold and unflinching story of her own treatment for breast cancer. Told through messages, tweets, and emails, it's a modern, darkly funny and deeply personal story about life tilting sideways Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I'm thrilled to be sharing Elephant at this special fundraiser with Beatson Cancer Charity. The book was written in the hardest of times, but it's filled with humour, honesty and hope. I can't wait to share it with readers—and to raise more funds for a cause close to my heart,' said Gillian Shirreffs. Elephant Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007, Gillian started writing while bedbound. A former HR director and English teacher, she holds a Doctor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, with a thesis exploring how illness alters our understanding of life and connection—core themes that run through Elephant. Guests can expect an afternoon of moving conversation, brilliant music, and generosity in action. You'll also be able to purchase signed copies of Elephant.
