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A private initiative, Swachhta Monitor, enlisted schoolchildren as “cleanliness monitors” in Maharashtra, gaining official sanction and incentives through a state competition. Despite initial free participation, the program later introduced subscription packages without government approval, leading to schools paying fees to secure marks. The education department intervened, directing fund deposits and requiring an undertaking before further…

Steaming vegetables is lauded as the healthiest method, preserving more water-soluble vitamins and antioxidants by using steam instead of direct water contact. Boiling, while simple and quick, leads to significant nutrient loss into the water. For optimal health benefits, steaming is generally preferred, though boiling has its place for certain vegetables and dishes.

A chilling account emerges from Lucknow, where a girl has accused her mother and sisters of selling her for Rs 10 lakh, thrusting her into the grim world of sex work. After asserting her autonomy, she was met with brutality. In a desperate bid for safety, she fled to her sick father, only to be…

Dubai’s paid parking network is growing. Parkin PJSC, the city’s largest public parking operator, has extended its T-code zones to Dubai Studio City and Dubai Outsource City, with rates starting at Dh2. Clearly signposted spaces are now available for residents, workers, and visitors, adding to Parkin’s ongoing expansion across Dubai’s busiest commercial districts and reinforcing…

Actor Kim Do Hoon sustained a fractured left forearm and required surgery after a motorcycle accident during the filming of the upcoming drama ‘Dear X’. The incident, which occurred in March, led to a temporary halt in production. Despite the setback, Kim is recovering well and expressed that the accident was unforeseen, even while being…

Struggling with today’s NYT Strands puzzle? For November 1, 2025, the theme “It’s not polite to lick your plate” features a vertical Spangram starting with ‘GO’. Discovering this ‘GOOD TASTE’ Spangram is key to finding words like DELICIOUS and FLAVOURFUL. Uncover the full solution and enhance your word-finding skills.

Indian opener Abhimanyu Easwaran finds Gautam Gambhir’s coaching beneficial. Gambhir, a former successful opening batter, shares valuable insights. Easwaran has learned much from their discussions on batting. They focus on practicing techniques suited to different surfaces. Gambhir’s guidance is impacting Easwaran’s game positively. India are currently playing a T20I series in Australia.

Jawaniya village in Bihar faces devastation as the Ganga River’s fury erased homes, livelihoods, and dreams. Hundreds of houses, schools, and temples vanished, leaving behind a landscape of destruction. Villagers, displaced and heartbroken, now reside on embankments, grappling with immense loss and an uncertain future as they await compensation and relocation.

Indian hockey legend Manuel Frederick, a goalkeeper who represented the nation at the 1972 Munich Olympics, has passed away at 78 after a battle with cancer. Known for his ferocious style and lightning reflexes, Frederick also won a silver medal at the 1973 World Cup and inspired younger generations of players.