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Mera Hauchongba: The Unique Festival of Manipur

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Mera Hauchongba: The Unique Festival of Manipur Mera Hauchongba is a vibrant and significant festival celebrated in Manipur, particularly by the Manipuri Meitei community. This festival, which usually occurs in the month of September or October, holds immense cultural and spiritual importance, showcasing the rich traditions and values of the state. It is a colorful event filled with rituals, music, dance, and a deep sense of community. Significance of Mera Hauchongba The festival of Mera Hauchongba signifies the beginning of the agricultural season and is primarily dedicated to the worship of the deities who safeguard the crops and elders of the community. It is a time for expressing gratitude for the harvest and seeking blessings for a bountiful yield in the upcoming year. The name "Mera Hauchongba" translates to "the coming of the Houchong," referring to the arrival of the new harvest and the joy it brings. Rituals and Celebrations Mera Hauchongba is celebrated wi...
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FACTS ABOUT THE SANTHALS TRIBE YOU MAY NOT KNOW

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                A ccording to population figures, the Santhals are the most populous tribal group in India today. They are indigenous to the Indian states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. They lived in harmony with nature until the nineteenth century, practising shifting agriculture and hunting. They lived in Birbhum, Barabhum, Manbhum, Palamau, and Chhotanagpur's hilly regions. These areas were administered by the Bengal Presidency, whose authority was transferred to the British following the Battle of Plassey in 1757. The onslaught of the Zamindari system that they introduced disrupted the Santhal way of life. They were forced to work as bonded labourers on their own land in their own homes. The barter system was used by the tribals for commercial activity. When currency was introduced as a result of colonial intervention, people began to rely on moneylenders. These moneylenders took advantage of them and drove them into abject poverty. Th...
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Fight over momo: Thunderstorms and quarrels erupted in Mumbai with Momo.

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                       Mumbai is well-known for its street food. With that street food, the two groups got into trouble on the side of the road. On Monday, April 11th, residents of the Shankaracharya Marg area of Powai, Mumbai, were confronted with Momo. They dragged the issue into a brawl after splitting into two groups. Many people travelled through the area on horseback during the riots, but no one wanted to get in trouble. The police arrived on the scene after hearing the news. He brought the situation under control by putting a stop to both groups' activities. So far, four people have been arrested by police. According to a police official, the cause of the incident was not immediately clear. Just as the words Momo conjure up images of Darjeeling, Sikkim, Nepal, and Tibet, the words Pao Bhaji and Faluda conjure up images of Mumbai. So the situation with Momo on the streets of Mumbai is incredible. A similar incident occurr...
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Powerful Explosions Heard in Ukraine's Kyiv Following the Sinking of a Russian Warship

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     Ukraine War: The explosions appeared to be among the most significant in the capital region of Ukraine since Russian troops withdrew earlier this month. Kyiv/Lviv:  Powerful explosions were heard in Kyiv early Friday, and air raid sirens blared across Ukraine as residents braced for new Russian attacks following the sinking of Moscow's lead warship in the Black Sea due to a fire.  The explosions appeared to be among the most powerful in Ukraine's capital region since Russian troops withdrew earlier this month in preparation for battles in the south and east.  The missile cruiser's crew of over 500 people was evacuated after ammunition on board exploded, according to the ministry, which did not confirm an attack. Ukraine claims to have hit the warship with a locally manufactured Neptune anti-ship missile. The ship's destruction comes as Russia's military continues its Black Sea shelling of Ukrainian cities some 50 days after the invasion began. On the a...
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Why Do Most Smokers Never Get Lung Cancer, According to DNA Mutation Research

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            Despite the fact that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, only a small percentage of smokers develop the disease. Some smokers may have robust systems that protect them from lung cancer by restricting mutations, according to a study headed by academics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and published online on April 11, 2022 in Nature Genetics. The findings could assist identify smokers who are at a higher risk of developing the condition and should be closely monitored. "This could be a significant step toward lung cancer risk prevention and early detection, moving away from the current herculean efforts needed to combat late-stage disease, where the majority of health expenditures and misery occur," said Simon Spivack, M.D., M.P.H., a co-senior author of the study, professor of medicine, epidemiology & population health, and genetics at Einstein, and a pulmonologist at Montefiore Health System.    ...
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Sora is in a tense situation, with an indefinite bandh in effect.

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                 The government, assisted by a significant number of security officers, attempted to resume demarcation of Yatihibi Loukol territories acquired earlier for the construction of the National Sports University this morning, resulting in a difficult situation in Sora and nearby districts. Following the relocation of the National Sports University to Haraothel, the State Government is intending to build a giant food park at Yaithibi Loukol. Yesterday, a team of government officials attempted to demarcate the acquired area, but locals violently protested the practise, resulting in a violent conflict between police and demonstrators. Some protesters and police personnel were injured in the confrontation. The delineation exercise was halted when government officials and local leaders led by elected representatives agreed to resume it only once the government and the local people had achieved an agreement. Some government official...
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