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Hyderabad Water Tank School: Hyderabad’s ‘water tank school’ is quietly educating hundreds and changing lives
In one corner of Hyderabad, a structure originally meant for utility has gradually found a different kind of use. A water tank space, now partially used as a learning area, is being utilized by a small group of children to continue their studies in conditions far removed from a regular classroom.The space is associated with…
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Simple ways to smartly keep rats out of your house
Rats sneak into houses seeking three basics: food, warmth, and safety. In the summer, they ditch the outdoors for kitchens with leftover rice, fruits, or pet food. They chew anything, be it grains, plastic, or paper. They are less seen in winter cold or rainy monsoons as they mostly remain inside. Homes offer dark corners…
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Top 6 emerging real estate hotspots in Northeast India
Siliguri is an important link between northeast India and the rest of the country. Its location, good transport network, and economic significance have ensured its consistent rise in the real estate sector. The availability of affordable housing, popularity of gated communities, and increasing immigration make it an ideal place for investment. The real estate scenario…
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Monster Millipede: Was the monster bug real? Scientists discover a 326-million-year-old millipede bus-sized fossil that predates dinosaurs
A colossal millipede, Arthropleura, once roamed Earth 326 million years ago, predating dinosaurs. A 2018 fossil discovery revealed this arthropod, estimated to be 8.8 feet long and weighing 50 kg. These giant invertebrates inhabited ancient coastal woodlands, feeding on available vegetation and possibly smaller creatures. Imagine a world where the ground was dotted with creatures…
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5 Weekend chores you can easily finish during the week with smart planning
Weekends should be for chilling with family, Netflix binges, or balcony chai, not buried in chores that steal your joy. We have all been there, scrubbing floors on Saturday morning after a long week, feeling robbed of rest. But with smart planning and smart tips, if we dedicate 10-15 mins to our daily chores every…
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Indonesia Viral News: Lost 5-year-old girl’s chill reaction at police station was totally unbelievable ! Here’s the full viral story
Even as adults, many of us would panic if we suddenly got lost. But a 5-year-old girl from Indonesia amused the internet with her chill and cheerful reaction while at the police station. The little girl was dancing and giving a cheeky salute on the camera as police officers filmed a video to reach her…
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In 1998, a grandmother went to the bank with a stack of dusty papers. Thanks to Nokia, she unexpectedly turned into a multimillionaire |
The Nokia stock boom quietly created millionaires across Finland. Image credit – Wikimedia Grandmothers and housewives keeping dusty paper certificates in their kitchen cupboards for decades is not unknown to the world. But families suddenly gaining more capital than their local bank left many stock market analysts amazed. In the late 1990s, Nokia emerged as…
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Plant these two stunning flowers in may and watch butterflies flock all summer |
May is the ideal time to create a vibrant, layered garden that supports local wildlife. Combining tall Shasta daisies with low-growing petunias offers a visually appealing display and attracts diverse pollinators. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons With the warm, gentle days of May set in, gardeners all over the United States feel that familiar desire to…
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‘There’s just one formula for success…’: Farmer’s daughter clears UPSC exam, shares her winning mantra
Success rarely comes easy, but what makes it happen is determination and will power, and UPSC rank holder Prachi Kumari’s success story reflects the same. Hailing from Jauhad village in Vidisha district, Prachi Chauhan, a farmer, secured an impressive AIR 260 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. With her rank, she became the Hindi medium…
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Mother’s Day special: 5 types of moms
The helicopter mom is the one who’s always there—watching, asking, double‑checking, and worrying just a little more than the world seems to need. She’s the first to text before an exam, the one who notices if you’re not eating regularly, and the person who can somehow sense your mood through a two‑word reply. It often…