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Sharma's Family During a Monsoon Cloudburst It was mid-July, and the metro city eagerly awaited the wet  monsoon rains . For days, the skies had been heavy with clouds, and when the first showers came, people welcomed them with joy. But no one expected the sudden cloudburst that would test the courage of the Sharma family . The Sharmas lived in a modest five-floor apartment on the third floor of an old building near the river. Rajesh Sharma, a schoolteacher, had just returned home when the sky darkened and rain fell in sheets, louder and fiercer than usual. His wife Sunita was cooking, while their children—eleven-year-old Meera and eight-year-old Karan—were enjoying their holiday evening. “This isn’t normal rain,” Rajesh said, drenched from his walk home. “The news warned of heavy showers, but this looks like a cloudburst .” Within minutes, water filled the streets. Cars floated helplessly, and bikes disappeared under the flood. The family watched in disbelief from their balcony,...

From traditional ballots to electronic voting and digital monitoring, technology is transforming the way elections are conducted and monitored. 🎧 Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Democracy means power in the hands of the people, governments formed by their votes, equal rights, and equal opportunities.  However, considering the current electoral situation, it appears that  democracy is merely  in name . Elections, money, media, technology, corporate powers, political bias, and the influence of social media – all these are eroding democracy from within and building a new kind of control system. While the people’s vote remains valuable, the methods for manipulating it are increasing. In this blog, you will learn in depth about why and how democracy is being impacted, who is playing this game, and what techniques are being used . Why is corporate money playing a major role in elections? Elections...

Every Strand Counts – Protect Your Hair Now by nourishing your scalp, preventing damage, and taking timely steps to maintain strong, healthy hair. 🎧 Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Hair fall is a common problem that affects all of us. When you suffer from this problem, it is essential to know the right ways to reduce it and get your strong and healthy hair back. In this blog, you will learn about simple tips, nutritional methods, home remedies, and professional tricks, all of which will help promote your hair growth and reduce hair fall . Simple ways that you can use every day can improve your scalp health and hair strength , resulting in  healthy hair . Quick Review: Hair Fall Causes & Tips Topic Key Points Causes Stress, genetics, hormones, poor diet, seasonal changes, and weather. Stress High stress affects hormones and slows hair growth. ...

A happy child cooling off in the pool, a fun and safe way to beat rising urban temperatures . 🎧 Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Urban heatwaves are on the rise during summer, especially in urban areas , negatively impacting your health, lifestyle, and safety due to rising temperatures . In cities, the heat generated by buildings , roads , and vehicles , the loss of natural vegetation , and air pollution create the urban heat island effect . This causes you to experience high temperatures , high humidity , and less cooling at night. In this article, you will learn about safety tips , hydration tips , and precautions to protect yourself from the heat in cities. By following these tips, you and your family can protect yourselves from heatstroke , Quick-Revision Table – Urban Heatwave Safety Category Key Points ...