Chhath Puja, a vibrant festival honoring Surya Dev and his consort Usha, is celebrated six days after Diwali. This unique nature-worship festival, observed over four days, involves rituals like holy dips and offerings to the setting and rising sun. Devotees express gratitude for life's sustenance and seek blessings for health and prosperity.
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China's electricity generation now surpasses the US by over double, signaling its economic dominance, according to economist Paul Krugman. He criticizes the Trump administration's anti-renewable energy policies, including repealed incentives and canceled grants, as detrimental to US progress and technological competitiveness against China, warning of an irreversible gap by 2028.
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Microsoft is reportedly exempting some client-facing sales and solution engineering roles from its upcoming return-to-office mandate, signaling a more flexible approach. This decision acknowledges the unique demands of these positions, contrasting with a broader industry trend of scaling back remote work options. The company emphasizes its commitment to flexibility where it is practical.
Mohammed Siraj's athletic one-handed catch on the boundary highlighted India's fielding efforts in a rain-affected ODI. Despite a modest 136/9 in 26 overs, led by KL Rahul's 38, India aims to defend their total against Australia. The match, reduced by rain, saw early wickets for India before a late surge.
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