Curiosity Corner: If Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita were in the forest, what did they eat and where did they sleep?
Imagine Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita’s 14 years in the forest, living simply on fruits, nuts, and wild vegetables. They slept under the stars or in leaf huts, with nature’s sounds as their lullaby. This period taught them patience, bravery, and kindness, highlighting that true richness lies in family, courage, friendship, and nature.
IVF pushes 9 in 10 couples into catastrophic debt; study recommends PM-JAY cover Rs 81,332 per cycle
A new study reveals nearly 90% of Indian couples undergoing IVF face catastrophic expenditure, even in public hospitals, with costs averaging Rs 1.1 lakh. Over half borrow money, and only 5% have limited insurance, highlighting a significant financial crisis driven by infertility treatments.
Arsenal’s Premier League title charge suffers massive dent as Aston Villa end their 18-match unbeaten run
Arsenal’s Premier League title aspirations took a hit as Aston Villa secured a dramatic 2-1 victory with Emiliano Buendia’s stoppage-time winner. The result tightened the title race, with Villa moving to second and Manchester City gaining an opportunity. Despite a strong run, Arsenal’s away form faltered, allowing rivals to close the gap.
AQI crisis: Delhi’s air pollution nearly doubles in November, rises to fourth most polluted city; Ghaziabad tops list
Delhi’s air pollution nearly doubled in November, making it India’s fourth most polluted city. Despite reduced stubble burning, PM2.5 levels soared, with 23 ‘very poor’ and six ‘severe’ days. Nine of the ten most polluted cities are in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, highlighting the need for sector-specific emission cuts.
IND vs SA: ‘No right to interfere’ — After ODI series win, India head coach Gautam Gambhir fires back at IPL team owner for criticism over Test loss
Following India’s Test series loss to South Africa, coach Gautam Gambhir defended the team’s performance, highlighting the absence of their captain in the first Test and a narrow 30-run defeat. He also addressed IPL owner Parth Jindal’s call for split coaching, emphasizing that individuals should stick to their respective domains.
‘No right to interfere’: Gambhir blasts IPL team owner for criticism over Tests loss
Gambhir said the reaction to the Test losses ignored key details. He said: “There were so many things said and written after we lost the Test series against South Africa, but nobody wrote or spoke about the fact that in the first Test we played without our captain.”