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Sugar exports banned till Sept 30 to check prices

NEW DELHI: Union govt has banned the export of sugar till Sept 30 this year with immediate effect, a move aimed at enhancing domestic availability and preventing any price rise. Earlier, the exports were under a restricted category, under which a licence was required for the outbound shipments. “The export policy of sugar (raw sugar,…

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Why a Bill Gates-backed insect factory releases 30 million mosquitoes every week

Deep inside Medellin, Colombia, scientists are breeding millions of mosquitoes every week and then releasing them into the environment on purpose. At first, that may sound strange, especially because mosquitoes are known for spreading dangerous diseases. But researchers say these insects are actually being used to help stop illnesses like dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow…

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Quiet progress is the best progress now

Relief comes in, quietly. The Moon can help strengthen your self-confidence while Saturn loosens its grip to ease anxiety, so that your day-to-day tasks become less daunting and your mind more peaceful. You’ll feel in charge of both.Working conditions improve. Maybe a colleague cooperates, maybe a tool finally works, maybe your schedule becomes smoother. Connecting…

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“When you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes but the monkey remains.”

African proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some proverbs sound funny at first and serious a few seconds later. This African proverb does exactly that.The image inside the line is almost impossible to ignore. It sounds playful, even harsh. Yet underneath the humour sits a surprisingly sharp observation about relationships, materialism, and human choices.That is…

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