5 documents every homebuyer must verify before buying property

Latest property tax receipts prove that municipal dues are cleared, preventing future liability for unpaid taxes. Mutation or municipal ownership records further confirm that the property is officially recorded in the seller’s name for taxation and civic purposes. Together, these documents validate lawful ownership in government records and reduce the risk of administrative disputes. Verifying…

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Sober, smoky, or something in between? Why Gen Z is ditching booze but not the buzz

By the time previous generations reached their early twenties, drinking was practically a personality trait. House parties, blurry nights, dramatic hangovers, rinse and repeat. For Gen Z, however, alcohol is no longer compulsory. In many circles, it is optional, unfashionable, or simply “not needed.” Image credit : Pinterest | Dry bars, zero-proof beers, curated mocktails…

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Why Gen Z scores lower: What should parents pay attention to |

The emergence of Gen Z has brought a surprising challenge: a decline in academic performance, unprecedented in recent history. As students spend more time glued to screens, they often forgo the deep, immersive learning that strengthens cognitive abilities. Neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath emphasizes that this digital distraction hampers essential skills like attention and problem-solving….

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US Do Not Travel Advisory: 22 countries currently under US Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory: Full list and what travellers should know |

The US Department of State releases travel advisories at regular intervals to recommend precautions for its citizens. As per the Department of State, its highest priority is the safety and security of US citizens abroad. Likewise, its highest-level travel advisory Level 4: ‘Do Not Travel’ includes 22 countries and territories around the world. This warning…

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“My wife should be ready to beg.” A doctor couple who charged Rs 2 as fees, helped transform a village and raised successful children

Long before recognition, awards or headlines, a young doctor chose to travel to a village that most maps barely acknowledged. In the mid 1980s, reaching Bairagarh in Maharashtra’s Melghat region meant travelling only as far as the road allowed and then walking nearly 40 kilometres through rugged forest terrain. Healthcare facilities were almost nonexistent here,…

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Avalanche Derailes Train: Train struck by avalanche in Swiss Alps; several feared wounded: What we know so far |

A passenger train was derailed early Monday morning after being struck by an avalanche near the Swiss village of Goppenstein in the canton of Valais, southwest Switzerland. Police said the incident likely resulted in injuries, though the full extent remains unclear as rescue operations continue.The derailment occurred at around 7:00 AM local time. Authorities in…

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What are boomerang employees? Why are companies rehiring their former workers? |

Remember when getting laid off felt final? Badge deactivated, laptop shipped back, “keep in touch” email sent—door slammed shut. But corporate India’s flipping the script. For instance: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal recently shared on X: “If you left Zomato—or had to leave—the door’s wide open. Come back!” And over 400 ex-employees already have, as per…

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“Is he a ghost? Yes! Don’t speak loud, he’ll wake up”: How a spirit found a place in my Pooja Room and became our God

In my village, the pooja room — our Gosai Ghar — never had framed pictures of gods and goddesses. There were no calendars of deities, no marble idols, no ornate temples. Instead, there were raised, rounded earthen forms — pindas — quiet, unadorned, powerful in their stillness. As a child, I only knew that one…

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