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During her summer break, Grace de Souza, a talented teenager from Goa, tapped into her entrepreneurial spirit by producing moringa powder from the leaves of her family's two moringa trees. Her efforts have proven fruitful, with earnings nearing Rs 3,000 from selling 20 packets. Inspired by this success, Grace plans to sustain her small business even when school resumes, embracing the lessons of hard work and responsibility.

Workers are currently deploying three million pounds of recycled concrete drainage pipes to create artificial reefs on the seabed. This innovative project intends to boost marine habitats for local fish species, enhancing both fishing and diving experiences. Positioned between four and eight nautical miles off East Pass, the varied depths of the sites will facilitate diverse marine life.

At 59 years old, Dolly Rana has passionately launched a bus service in Howrah, West Bengal, all to fulfill her late father's dream of bus ownership. Amidst the pandemic and increasing competition, she embraced the role of conductor, showcasing her tenacity. With support from local transport authorities, she obtained a new route permit, driving her business forward. Her journey truly embodies resilience and the honoring of a cherished promise.

In an inspiring project, eighth-grader Locklyn Raye Ward from Oklahoma explored the antibacterial capabilities of wild plants. Analyzing 24 plants sourced from her family’s farm, she found that 56 percent demonstrated antibacterial effects, but none were as potent as commercial antibiotics. Interestingly, seven native plants showcased promising antibiotic properties, prompting Locklyn to highlight the importance of wild plants while addressing the significant issue of antibiotic overuse.

India has included fast bowler Auqib Nabi in their squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand. This decision follows an injury to Prasidh Krishna, who will miss the entire ODI series. Nitish Kumar Reddy will remain with the ODI squad before joining India A for a four-day match. The two-Test series against New Zealand is scheduled to commence on November 19.

MLC elections use proportional representation through a single transferable vote. Voters rank candidates instead of picking just one. EVMs are built for “first-past-the-post elections” in India in which voter chooses one candidate, so they cannot record ranked preferences

Customers present at the bar during the search operation were reportedly let off after being examined

Mugdha Deshmukh, a 34-year-old woman who returned to India, was found dead in Pune this week. Her family was unaware of her return and suspected something was wrong when she could not be contacted. They discovered food delivery transactions that indicated her presence in India, prompting further investigation. Police located her rented apartment and found her body without visible injuries.

PWD Minister says he was misquoted

Canada's immigration authority emphasizes that international students may work only if their study permits allow it. Students can work off campus for a maximum of 24 hours per week during study sessions. Violating these work conditions can lead to serious repercussions, including loss of student status. Furthermore, unauthorized work may result in a permanent record of fraud with IRCC and a five-year return ban.

Karnataka police inspector Arun Salunke was among the deceased in the helicopter crash in Uttarakhand

Cardamom growers voice serious concern over extended delays in receiving payments from auctioneers. Usually, auction houses clear dues to planters within 15 days; currently, disbursements take over a month

Devgn's petition stated that the notice was arbitrarily issued to him as an actor rather than to the manufacturing company

On October 26, a group of 17 remand prisoners hatched a plan to escape from the Theni district jail under the cover of darkness. All of them were apprehended within 42 hours in a massive search operation involving various Tamil Nadu police teams and drones. But the jailbreak has raised larger questions about prison overcrowding, staff shortages, security, and the need for reform, reports L. Srikrishna

Senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal faces a preliminary inquiry by the Anti-Corruption Bureau. He has been accused of misusing his official position to benefit Goyal Fashions Private Limited. The inquiry includes alleged irregularities in the purchase of villas by Agrawal and his family members. Agrawal reportedly secured financial benefits for the company while he was in charge of industries.