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Violence grips Manipur again: 2 shot dead and houses burntFresh violence has erupted in Manipur's Kamjong district. Six houses were set ablaze in a Kuki village, and two people were killed. This fo...- Quote of the day by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra: 'All I know is that while I'm asleep, I'm never afraid. I have no hopes, no struggles, no glories, and bless the man who invented sleep, a cloak over all human thought...' - How sleep fixes everything, explained by the Spanish writerCenturies-old wisdom from Cervantes' Don Quixote reveals sleep as a profound gift, offering refuge from fear, stress, and life's demands. T...
- Three missing Indian seafarers dead after US strike on tanker in Gulf of OmanThree Indian seafarers have died following a U.S. military strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The U.S. stated the vessel failed to fol...
- From James and Martyr to The God of the Woods: 6 Barack Obama-recommended books worth adding to your reading listFormer President Barack Obama's annual book recommendations highlight diverse genres and voices. This year's list includes Percival Everett...
- India's healthcare transformed in 12 years under PM Modi: ReportIndia's healthcare sector has seen a major transformation over the last 12 years. Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly. Mat...
- French proverb of the day: 'At the end of the chess game, both the king and the pawn go back into the exact same box...' A timeless lesson on why power and wealth does not define a personThe French proverb of the day, “At the end of the chess game, both the king and the pawn go back into the exact same box,” uses the game of...
- China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...
- Telangana government assures full support to families of Jagtial men killed in Dubai accidentTelangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar expressed grief over the deaths of three Jagtial district residents in a fatal road accident in Dubai. ...
- Poetry of the day by Dylan Thomas: 'Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night...'; what the Welsh poet's lines teach about facing life's hardest momentsDylan Thomas's famous poem 'Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night' remains a powerful literary work. Written for his dying father, it urges...
- Quote of the Day by J. K. Rowling: ‘Death is just life's next…’ Powerful words from creator of Harry PotterJ. K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter series, offers a unique perspective on death. Her quote suggests it is not an end but a new jour...
- Elon Musk's tweet on India's falling birth rate goes viralElon Musk's comment on India's falling birth rate has gone viral. India's total fertility rate has now dropped below the replacement level....
- Haryana's infant mortality rate falls to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, matches national averageHaryana's infant mortality rate has dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, reaching the national average. This significant achievement...
- Malviya Nagar fire: Delhi govt to pay Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia to kin of deceased, Rs 5 lakh to seriously injuredThe Delhi government has announced financial aid for victims of the Malviya Nagar fire. Families of the 21 deceased will receive Rs 10 lakh...
- Is India winning the wrong battle on infant mortality?India's infant mortality rate has significantly dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. This progress is largely due to a surge...
- 'I gave birth in the street': Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of AfricaMothers in the Central African Republic face dire circumstances. Moreover, aid cuts have closed vital health services, forcing women to giv...
- Quote of the Day by Javier Marías: ‘We lose everything because everything remains except us, and therefore any form of posterity may be…’ Spanish author’s golden words on fragility of human existence and persistence of memoryJavier Marias, a renowned Spanish writer, is remembered for his profound novels. His work delved into memory, betrayal, and time's passage....
- Indian proverb of the day by Kabir Das: ‘Don’t be arrogant of your wealthy house. Tomorrow, you will lie on the ground, and grass will grow above you’; mystic poet’s lessons on ego, wealth and mortalitySaint-poet Kabir Das's ancient wisdom on pride and possessions resonates today. His verses remind people that worldly achievements are temp...
- India makes significant progress in reducing maternal mortality decline, on course to meet SDG targetIndia's maternal health has seen a remarkable transformation, with maternal deaths having fallen significantly, a global achievement. This ...
- Modern air conditioning was invented in America, but not to keep people coolA printing issue in Brooklyn led to the invention of modern air conditioning. This innovation, initially for paper, became a lifesaver, dra...
- Quote of the Day by Metaphysical poet Andrew Marvell: 'Thus, though we cannot make our sun stand still...'- The Garden's poet timeless reminder that time never stops, so love and life should not waitAndrew Marvell's 17th-century poem offers a timeless message. His words remind us that time moves relentlessly forward. People often delay ...
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