The Daily Guardian - November 19, 2024

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November 19, 2024

SC DIRECTS DELHI-NCR STATES TO STRICTLY IMPLEMENT GRAP-IV

Air Quality Index in 'severe plus, category, curbs to stay even if index drops below 450, rules apex court

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Rahul Gandhi meets artisans in Dharavi

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday met with artisans and small-scale industry representatives in Dharavi, Mumbai's largest slum, ahead of the state assembly elections.

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Over 77 lakh digital life certificates generated by pensioners: Centre

More than 77 lakh Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) have been generated by Central and state government pensioners during an ongoing special campaign, the Union government announced on Monday.

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BJP launches 'Say No to Congress' ad campaign ahead of Maha polls

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP on Monday launched a new ad campaign attacking the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and urging people to \"Say No to Congress.\"

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Delhi govt demands Centre to take 'emergency measures'

Amid worsening air quality in the national capital, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday, asserted that the Delhi government is \"doing its part\" and demanded the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre to take immediate action to protect not just Delhi, but the entire North India region.

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Centre returns 2 Haryana bills related to organised crime and disposal of dead bodies

The Union government has returned two controversial bills passed by the Haryana Vidhan Sabha raising objections on certain provisions made in the bills.

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Commotion in Akali Dal meeting as youth leaders oppose Sukhbir Badal's resignation

He is to be summoned by the Jathedars of Five Takhts to the Akal Takht Sahib in December.

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Envoys of six countries present credentials to President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu welcomed several new ambassadors to India, and received their credentials at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital New Delhi.

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Mismatched alliance could cost Congress in Delhi, Maharashtra

Political parties often go to great lengths to either seize power or maintain their hold, but sometimes their strategies take unexpected turns, as seen in the Maharashtra elections.

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Bridge collapse: SC gives more time to Bihar government to file reply

The Supreme Court on Monday granted more time to the Bihar government to file a reply to the petition seeking to issue a direction to the state government to conduct the highest-level structural audit of all existing bridges and under-construction bridges in the state and to demolish or retrofit weak structures depending on feasibility in the wake of bridge collapses in the state recently.

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BJP, Cong seek 7 days more to reply to ECI over MCC violation plaints

The Commission asked BYP president YP Nadda and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to commenton the complaint against star campaigners ofthe other party and attached the complaints in its communication to them.

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Review fire prevention response plans in health facilities: Centre to states, UTs

Taking note of increasing fire incidents in the country and to check such incidents in the hospital, the Centre on Monday asked all states to review and update fire prevention and response plans of all health facilities, including training of healthcare staff on safety protocols and ensuring regular maintenance of electrical circuit systems.

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AMIT SHAH HOLDS HIGH-LEVEL SECURITY REVIEW MEET AMID CONTINUED TENSIONS IN MANIPUR

NIA takes over probe of three key cases linked to recent violence in state

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SC Collegium recommends Justice Krishnakumar as next Chief Justice of Manipur HC

Justice Krishnakumar was appointed as a judge of the Madras High Court on April 7, 2016, and is due to retire on May 21, 2025.

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Popularity of MVA leaders at its peak, BJP is scared: Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Dubey

Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey said that the BJP is scared and claimed that the popularity of the Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders is at its peak.

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People are ready to oust JMM-Cong govt from power: BJP leader Shivraj

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday attacked Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for allegedly not fulfilling its promises to provide 5 lakh jobs and said that the people of the state are ready to oust the JMM-Congress government from power.

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Manipur: Internet suspension extended amid escalating violence, curfew

Amid the prevailing law and order situation in the state in wake of continued tensions, the Manipur government on Monday announced an extension of the temporary suspension of internet and mobile data services in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Thoubal and Churachandpur.

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Migratory birds arrive at Odisha's Chilika Lake as winter sets in

Migratory birds have started arriving at Chilika Lake in Odisha as winter begins.

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Actor Vijay rejects rumours of alliance between his party TVK, AIADMK

Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party's General Secretary N Anand on Monday refuted all reports of an alliance between Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and AIADMK, called them false.

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JHARKHAND POLLS: RAHUL PROMISES TO HIKE PADDY MSP TO RS 3,200 PER QUINTAL

Centre withholding Rs 1.36 lakh crore belonging to Jharkhand, he says

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BJP hits out at AAP's 'empty politics'

BJP Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Monday lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leader Arvind Kejriwal for failing to address both the severe pollution in Delhi and the ongoing contamination of the Yamuna River.

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AAP blames officials for negligence

Amid worsening air quality in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the meeting of senior officers of departments concerned at 12 noon for implementation of GRAP IV was rescheduled for later on Monday.

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Pollution impact not restricted to Delhi alone: Sisodia

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Monday put the blame on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government over rising pollution in North India.

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CM ATISHI HITS OUT AT CENTRE AS POLLUTION SOARS IN NORTH INDIA

Atishi slams the Centre for failing to tackle stubble burning, a recurring issue for five years.

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FORMER AAP MINISTER KAILASH GAHLOTJOINS BJP

Speaking on his resignation from the AAP, Kailash Gahlot said that it was not an easy step for him

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Former Cong MLA Sumesh Shokeen joins AAP

Former Congress MLA Sumesh Shokeen joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday in the presence of party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, citing the development work in Delhi's rural areas as his reason for the move.

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Man held for killing widow in his neighbourhood in Noida

A man was arrested for allegedly killing a widow in his neighbourhood by slitting her throat in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddha Nagar district, police said on Monday.

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Cong. gains momentum ahead of Delhi elections

The Delhi Congress appears optimistic about the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, drawing significant support from residents during its campaigns.

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MLA Raghuvinder Shokeen to fill Kailash Gahlot's space in cabinet: AAP

Aam Aadmi Party said on Monday that MLA, Raghuvinder Shokeen will become the new minister in the Delhi Cabinet from the vacant position after Kailash Gahlot's resignation.

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Kailash Gahlot 'free to go wherever he wants': Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot, who resigned from the party and joined the BJP, is a free man and \"could go wherever he wants.\"

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Delhi LOP accuses AAP over enabling illegal Rohingya settlements

The Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta, wrote a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday, raising concerns over the illegal settlements of Rohingya in the national capital.

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Indian IT sector to see subdued growth in Q3, may recover in Q4FY25

The IT sector is expected to witness subdued growth in the third quarter of FY25, primarily due to seasonal factors, according to a report by Centrum.

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'Service trade surplus, remittances to offset US tariff hikes,

In October, I ndia's exports surged to USD 39.2 billion, driven by robust growth in core exports ( 2 Z 7 per cent) and tbe gems anoljewellery sector ( 8.7 per cent).

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NEED FOR CHEAPER LOANS TO SUSTAIN GROWTH GOALS: FM

The finance minister said that at present, India requires industry to ramp up and invest in new facilities, and added that lowering lending rates can help achieve the \"Viksit Bharat\" aspiration

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Geospatial startup Matrix Geo secures pre-IPO funding

Furthermore, the company intends to ase this funding to accelerate growth and capture a larger market share in the rapidly expanding drone services sector in India and abroad.

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India may attract $20-25 billion FPI inflows in FY25: Report

Despite recent outflows from the Indian markets, the report suggested that this is a temporary trend and a reversal in FPI flows will happen in FY25 because of the strong macroeconomic fundamentals of the country.

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Take measure to curb unethical practices: RBI to bank boards

Das also said that the incentives for bank staff should be carefully structured so as not to encourage them to indulge in unethical practices

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Taxpayers with foreign income can correct omissions till December 31: CBDT

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman, Ravi Agarwal, has urged taxpayers with foreign income or assets to take advantage of the opportunity to rectify any omissions in their income tax returns before December 31.

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Gold plummets 9% from peak, experts suggest support at this level

At the time of filing this report, international gold prices were trading at USD 2, 597 per ounce, down from their peak of USD 2, 790 ounce.

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ANTHROPOGENIC CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS CULTURAL FALLOUT

The recent passing away of Ratan Tata Ji, an iconic entrepreneur and philanthropist, marks not just the end of an era in Indian entrepreneurship but also highlights an unsettling shift in cultural and religious traditions due to human-induced climate change.

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IS BIDEN PURSUING A SCORCHED EARTH POLICY?

What is US President Joe Biden up to?

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Your vote will determine your govt!

othing is more important than Voting, so make sure to cast your Vote

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INX Media case: Delhi HC seeks CBI response on Chidambarams petition

Senior Advoeate Sidharth Luthra, along with Advocate Arshdeep Khurana, rep resented P Chidambaram in the matter.

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MLA Phogat punches BJP over *Ek hai toh safe hai, slogan, refers to wrestlers, stir

\"They have now broughta sehemefor women. But Ifail to understand where oloes their afeetion for women vanish when they are agitatingl OO metres from prime minister's house. \"

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Odisha: Senior BJP leader Samir Dey dies; Guv, CM express condolences

Dey was elected to Odisha Legislative Assembly three times, representing the Cuttack constituency in 1995, 2000, and 2004.

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BJP slams Mamata govt over Beldanga communal violence

With internet shut down and prohibited orders issued in Murshidabad and Jangipur police districts following clashes between two communities over the weekend, the Bharatiya Janata Party kept up the pressure on the Mamata Banerjee Government for the violence.

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HC relief to Gambhir in cheating case

The sessions court had remanded the case back to the magisterial court, directing it to pass a detailed fresh order

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KHARGE URGES MAHARASHTRA'S VOTERS TO REJECT THOSE WHO TOOK BRIBES

Polling will take place on November 20 in 288 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra, and votes will be counted on November 23.

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Delhi High Court directs RSY News to take down original videos of ANI in copyright infringement suit

The Delhi High Court in the case ANI v. RSY News & Anr. observed and has directed RSY News to remove or take down from its YouTube channel the original and copyrighted videos of Asian News International, ANI in the copyright infringement suit filed by the news agency.

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GAUHATI HIGH COURT LAMENTS 'CASUAL' APPROACH OF STATE IN PLEA CHALLENGING CONSTRUCTION OF AMUSEMENT PARK AT SILCHAR: 'SORRY STATE OF AFFAIRS'

The Gauhati High Court in the case Arindam Deb & 3 Ors. v.

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Patna High Court acquits rape accused, fmds victim's testimony unreliabh

The Patna High Court in the case Mannu Vs. State of Bihar observed and has acquitted an accused in a rape case, finding the victim's testimony to be unreliable.

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Supreme Court dismisses plea for enquiry into Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's death

The Supreme Court in the case observed and has dismissed the petition filed seeking inquiry into the death of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

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Supreme Court: No absolute bar for proclaimed offender to seek benefit of anticipatory bail

The Supreme Court in the case Asha Dubey Versus The State Of Madhya Pradesh observed and has noted that being declared a proclaimed offender under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Cr PC does not impose an absolute bar on the accused from seeking anticipatory bail.

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SC seeks explanation from Registry why counter affidavit filed by non-party was accepted

The Supreme Court in the case Harmanpreet Singh v. State of Punjab observed and has sought an explanation from the Registrar (Judicial) how a party i.e., the complainant in the said case was able to file a counter-affidavit when its application filed seeking impleadment was not allowed by the Court.

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Sri Lanka Prez swears in 21-member cabinet, Amarasuriya appointed as PM

Nanayakkara as Minister of Justice, and National Integration; Saroja Savithri Paulraj as Minister of Women and Child Affairs and KD Lal Kantha as Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Livestock and Irrigation.

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UAE presents copy of credentials to Jamaican minister

Hazza Ahmed Al Kaabi presented a copy of his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Jamaica to Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, at the Ministry's headquarters in the capital, Kingston.

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HRCP seeks reversal of Pakistan Anti-Terrorism Act amendment proposal

HRCP stressed that the government must prioritize the rule of law and take action to address violence against women, children, and transgender individuals, protect workers' rights, and ensure equitable access to health and education.

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NEARLY A DOZEN KILLED IN ISRAELI STRIKES ON LEBANON'S TYR REGION

At least 11 people were killed and 48 injured in Israeli strikes in Lebanon's Tyr region, AFP reported, quoting Lebanon ministry.

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N Korea leader calls for increasing nuclear forces 'without limits'

Addressing a conference of Battalion Commanders and Political Instructors of the Korean People's Army (KPA) on Friday in Pyongyang the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim called for military officials to focus on completing war preparations.

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Taiwan, Poland sign MoU to boost drone industry collaboration

Taiwan's government-backed drone supply chain alliance and the Polish-Taiwanese Chamber of Industry and Commerce signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Saturday, marking a significant step in advancing the global drone industry.

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Zelenskyy urges G20 leaders to address Russia's continued terror

I am deeply grateful to all our partners who support us with air defense systems and missiles. This is a truly global effort:

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UN's Guterres urges G20 nations to take lead

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the G20 nations to take the lead in addressing global challenges, including achieving peace in war-ridden regions such as Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, and Sudan.

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Over 2,400 kids killed or injured in 1,000 days of war in Ukraine: UNICEF

At least 2,406 children have been killed or injured since the escalation of the war in Ukraine nearly 1,000 days ago, according to the latest available verified reports, UNICEF said in a statement on Monday.

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PUTIN SLAMS BIDEN OVER UKRAINE STRIKES ON RUSSIA

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov termed it as \"qualitatively new round of escalation,\" of tensions and a \"qualitatively new situation\" in terms of the involvement ofthe United States in this conflict, as reported by TASS.

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UK PM discusses human rights concerns with Jinping at G20

The UK prime minister promised a \"strong UK-China relationship\" and said the pair had agreed there should be no more \"surprises\" between the two countries.

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US: Seniors of Indian origin celebrate belated Diwali

Many seniors ofthe Indian Community eame together at the Gala fora belated Diwali bash. The event witnessed an impressive turnout of over 700 attendees, including the Chief Guest, Prem Bhandari, a prominent ooiee ofthe Indian diaspora and Chairman of Efaipur Foot USA.

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PRIYANKA CHOPRA REMINISCES 'GUNDAY' DAYS, SHARES BTS PICS

Priyanka Chopra took fans on a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she shared unseen behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets of the 2014 action film 'Gunday'.

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FARHAN AKHTAR PAYS TRIBUTE TO REZANG LA HEROES ON 62ND ANNIVERSARY

On the 62nd anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La, actor-director Farhan Akhtar paid homage to the 120 brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during this pivotal chapter of the 1962 Indo-China war.

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AJAY DEVGN'S 'DRISHYAM 2' CLOCKS 2 YEARS

Bollywood star Ajay Devgn on Monday took a stroll down memory lane and recalled working in 'Drishyam 2'.

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SUNDAY DARSHAN: AMITABH BACHCHAN GREETS FANS OUTSIDE HIS HOUSE JALSA

This Sunday was again special for megastar Amitabh Bachchan's fans as he stepped outside his house Jalsa and greeted his fans.

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SS RAJAMOULI PRAISES ALLU ARJUN'S 'PUSHPA 2' TRAILER, CALLS HIM 'WILDFIRE'

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli recently reviewed the trailer of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' and shared his appreciation for actor Allu Arjun.

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'Beginning of blockbuster journey': KJo sends best wishes to 'Baaghi 4' team

Filmmaker Karan Johar is quite excited to see how the fourth installment of Tiger Shroff-starrer 'Baaghi' will unfold.

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KANGANA RANAUT ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE OF HER FILM 'EMERGENCY'

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has finally announced the release date of her muchawaited film 'Emergency'.

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THE ROLE OF OUTDOOR EXPOSURE IN MYOPIA PREVENTION: WHAT DOES SCIENCE SAY?

The rise in myopia, or nearsightedness, is prompting research into preventive strategies, with outdoor exposure emerging as a key area of focus.

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How does a sedentary lifestyle lead to scoliosis?

Scoliosis is a spinal condition causing an abnormal spine curve, often in the shape ofthe letter "S" or "C," that can develop at any age but is the most common in children and adolescents.

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ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS: A HIDDEN RISK FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES

In recent years, the global consumption of ultra-processed foods has surged due to their convenience, affordability, and accessibility.

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THE RISE OF SMOG IN INDIA: WHAT PREVENTIVE MEASURES SHOULD ONE TAKE

As the seasons change in India, a familiar aze begins to settle over the cities, especially in the northern region.

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HARMONY IN A CUP: JAPANESE TEA RITUAL FOR STRESS RELIEF

In today's fast-paced world, a word has crept into everyone's daily life: STRESS, the unwelcome companion.

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OVERPOWERING DESIRES

MYSTIC MUSING

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MEDITATION: A SOLUTION TO ALL PROBLEMS

Meditation, a phenomenon witnessed only in hermitages and mountains, is in fashion nowadays. Many celebrities take a recess once or twice a year to retreat.

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Letting go of ego for lasting happiness

So often, we are told to annihilate our ego, kill our ego or destroy your ego but can one do these?

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Hockey India names 20-member Indian team for Junior Asia Cup

Hockey India on Monday announced the 20-member squad for the Men's Junior Asia Cup, a qualifying event for FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2025, to be held in Muscat, Oman from November 26 to December 4. India has won this tournament for a record four times in 2023, 2015, 2008 and 2004.

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Sinner defeats Taylor in ATP Finals to make history

Jannik Sinner made history in the ATP Finals by becoming the first Italian champion in the tournament's 55-year history following his comprehensive victory over Taylor Fritz.

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After long fight for glory, 'King of Clay' Nadal leaves with a legacy of memories

Rafael Nadal was the \"King of Clay\" who also reigned on every other surface as he accumulated 22 Grand Slam titles while his even-keeled and humble demeanour, on and off the court, endeared him to rivals and legions of fans.

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IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Veteran players aim to prove their worth

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction is set to be a thrilling event, with several seasoned play-ers making an attempt to secure their place in the tournament.

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Australia clean sweep Pakistan in T20 series

Marcus Stoinis bludgeoned 61 not out off 27 balls as Australia swept Pakistan 3-0 in the Twenty20 series with a seven-wicket victory in the final game on Monday.

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