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‘Now listen if you are serious’: Mohan Das Pai replies to CJP’s Sourav Das ‘All our uncles have greatest gyan to give’ comment after Rajasthan incident

Mohan Das Pai has urged the CJP to replace confrontational school visits with a structured nationwide inspection programme following a Rajasthan clash. He suggested sending volunteers in pairs, obtaining permission, documenting school conditions by taluk and submitting findings to governments. Pai also proposed quarterly public reports, arguing that evidence and systematic data would give the campaign greater credibility and help identify gaps across India’s school system.

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Verstappen crashes out of home Dutch GP on opening lap

Max Verstappen crashed out of his home Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday. The Red Bull driver went into the concrete wall after the first lap. His car scattered debris and lost a wheel after the incident. Verstappen, a three-time winner, exited the vehicle unassisted. The Zandvoort circuit is dropping off the F1 calendar after this year.

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‘India then becomes a compromise’: Ex-NRI explains why she pays ₹100 for a 1-km auto ride to her gym

After relocating to India, an ex-NRI prefers to travel by auto-rickshaw for her short commutes. Concerned about the hazardous paths and fast-moving traffic, she opts to spend around one hundred rupees daily to sidestep the stress associated with her return. This decision showcases her sensible method of dealing with urban life's hurdles, prioritizing safety over discomfort.

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In 1979, Canadian fisherman Édouard Arsenault got a postcard from his daughter that inspired him to build an entire village from more than 25,000 recycled glass bottles

In 1979, Canadian fisherman and carpenter Édouard T. Arsenault was inspired by a postcard from his daughter to build something extraordinary. He collected and cleaned discarded glass bottles and eventually created three structures in Prince Edward Island using more than 25,000 bottles. Today, the Bottle Houses remain a unique roadside attraction in Cap-Egmont.

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Gautam Adani meets DK Shivakumar amid delay over Bengaluru tunnel road project

Gautam Adani met Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar regarding a stalled tunnel project. Adani Enterprises was the lowest bidder for the Hebbal-Silk Board tunnel road. The project faces opposition and questions about its financial viability. Adani Group also has investments planned in other Indian states. The meeting occurred after the project bid exceeded government estimates significantly.

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At 7, Jammy-born boy entered Guinness records as world’s youngest male webmaster. Now 20, he’s raised $4.3 million to fix a major space communication problem

Jammu-born Onkar Singh Batra is building a space communication network. His startup Apolink aims to keep satellites connected beyond ground station range. This innovative system uses small satellites as relay points for data transmission. Apolink has secured significant investment and launched its first demonstration satellite. Batra's journey began with early technology projects and a satellite at sixteen.

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Mexican Proverb of the Day: “The graveyards are full of the clean and...” A lesson on moderation

Mexican Proverb of the Day: “The graveyards are full of the clean and the gluttonous” uses humour and striking imagery to warn against excess. The proverb places excessive cleanliness and overeating side by side to show that even behaviours generally considered beneficial can become harmful when taken too far. Its broader lesson is about moderation, balance and avoiding extremes in everyday life.