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"Massive earthquake hits Delhi-NCR and surrounding regions, causes destruction and fear"

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Delhi-NCR was hit by a massive earthquake last night. Experts told that the earthquake was huge and it’s epicentre was near Kabul, Afghanistan. Affected countries includes – China, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Indian capital- Delhi, Sonipat, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon hit hard by the earthquake nearly 22:20(10:20pm) that all things like fans on the roof and photographs on the walls started shaking. People got in fear and ran out of the house. The magnitude of the earthquake was calculated to 7.7,enough for a destruction if persists for several minutes. What is an Earthquake? An earthquake is a natural phenomenon that occurs when the Earth’s surface experiences a sudden release of energy, resulting in shaking and vibration. It is caused by the movement of tectonic plates, which are large pieces of the Earth’s crust that float on the molten rock layer beneath. When two tectonic plates rub against each other, they can get stuc

"Celebrating the 80th birth anniversary of Mexican chemist Dr. Mario Molina: A Pioneer in Saving the Ozone Layer"

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Google on Sunday dedicated a doodle to honor Mexican chemist Dr. Mario Molina who did something really important for the planet, a researcher who highlighted the impact of chemicals in depletion of Earth's protective layer- Ozone. It is important because it protects us, animals, and plants from harmful rays from the sun. Google doodle on Sunday(19 March 2023) celebrated the 80th birth anniversary of Dr. Mario Molina, a Mexican chemist who pioneered the task of convincing governments to come together to save the planet’s ozone layer. “A co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Dr. Molina was one of the researchers who exposed how chemicals deplete Earth’s ozone shield, which is vital to protecting humans, plants, and wildlife from harmful ultraviolet light,” noted Google. So, today, Google made a special picture to celebrate Dr. Molina's birthday and to say thank you for all the great things he did for our planet. Early Life Mario Molina was bor

"The Fascinating Life of Albert Einstein: Genius, Music Lover, and Gandhi Admirer"

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Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879 in Germany. When he was only 12 years old, he taught himself algebra and geometry all by himself in just one summer! That's really impressive! His family moved to a new city when he was a baby, and when he was in school, he had trouble with some subjects like language. But when he was 16 years old, he wrote a really important paper about magnetism. This paper was inspired by a gift from his dad, a compass! So, Albert Einstein was a very smart person who made a big discovery about magnetism when he was just a teenager. THEORY OF RELATIVITY He was a very, very smart person who came up with some really important ideas! One of the things he is most famous for is something called the "theory of relativity." This is a big idea about how things move and how time and space are connected. He also came up with an equation that you might have heard of before: E = mc^2. This equation tells us that energy and mass are connected in a really im

"Breaking the Drought: How Virat Kohli's Wait for a Test Century Ended After 3 Long Years"

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THE EPIC COMEBACK To watch Virat Kohli bat in India in the last three years or so has been a timely reminder about the greatness of sport: how it can embarrass even a top star and make him re-learn the art of batting in some ways. And how the absence of first-class cricket can tear a hole in the fabric of an uber-confident batsman. There he was popping up across India or recently in Bangladesh in Tests, trying to find a method that works for him against spin. Without the luxury of domestic games, he was learning on the go, so to speak. India vs Australia, 4th Test:  Virat Kohli ended a 3-year wait for a Test hundred as the former captain dominated the Australian bowling attack in Ahmedabad. It was Kohli's 75th international hundred and 28th Test century. The wait finally ended, the wait of 1204 days ended on Sunday, March 12 as Virat Kohli hit his first Test century after 3 years. The former captain got to his 28th Test hundred, his first since in the longest format of the game sin

"Exciting Premier League Matchup: Arsenal vs. Fulham and the Return of Gabriel Jesus"

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PREMIER LEAGUE   The Premier League is a really important soccer league in England. There are 20 teams that play against each other. They play 38 games, where each team plays against every other team twice. The games usually happen on weekends, but sometimes they can happen on weekdays too. The league started in 1992 when some teams decided to break away from another league. Even though it is the highest level of soccer in England, teams can still move up or down depending on how well they do. The league makes a lot of money from selling TV rights, and the teams share that money. A lot of people watch the Premier League, and it is shown on TV in many countries. The league is really good, and English teams have won lots of big soccer competitions in Europe. Seven teams have won the Premier League, including Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City, and Liverpool MATCH FORMAT The Premier League is a soccer league with 20 clubs. They play from

"Pigs, Flu, and You: Understanding the H3N2v Virus and Staying Healthy"

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WHAT IS H3N2 ?  H3N2 virus is a subtype of the Influenza A virus, which can cause respiratory illness in humans and other animals. The virus is named after two of its surface proteins, hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N), which can mutate over time and make it difficult for the immune system to recognize and fight off the virus. H3N2 viruses have been responsible for seasonal flu outbreaks and pandemics, and they can pose a significant health risk, especially for young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Vaccines are available to help prevent infection and reduce the severity of symptoms. HOW AFFECTED ? Swine flu is a type of flu that pigs can get, but sometimes people can get it too. When people get sick with swine flu, it is called a "variant virus." People usually get sick from swine flu by being around sick pigs, like at a fair or on a farm. When a sick pig sneezes or coughs, it can spread the virus into the air, and if someone breathes it

"From Farmer's Son to Cricket Star: The Incredible Journey of Shubman Gill"

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 Shubman Gill is a very talented Indian cricket player. He is a right-handed opening batsman who plays for the Punjab team in domestic cricket and the Gujarat Titans team in the Indian Premier League. He was also the vice-captain of the Indian Under-19 cricket team in the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup and was named the Player of the Tournament. He is very young but has already achieved many great things, like scoring the highest score for the Indian men's T20I team and being the youngest cricketer to ever score a double century in One Day International cricket. He made his international debut for the Indian cricket team in January 2019. PERSONAL LIFE - He comes from a family of farmers in a village called Chak Khere Wala in Punjab. His father Lakhwinder Singh was a farmer but he left farming to help Shubman become a professional cricketer. Lakhwinder even made a cricket ground and pitch for Shubman to practice on. Shubman has a sister named Shaheen Gill. When Shubman was a kid, h

Remembering the Life and Legacy of Satish Kaushik: Actor, Writer, Director

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 There is sad news today about a man named Satish Kaushik. He was an actor, writer, and director. He passed away at the age of 66. His friend Anupam Kher shared the news on Twitter, and many people in the film industry were surprised and sad to hear it. Satish Kaushik was born on April 13, 1956. He became famous for his role in a movie called Mr India, where he played a character named Calendar. He went to a school for acting called the National School of Drama, and he also studied at a place called the Film and Television Institute of India. He directed some movies too, like Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, Tere Naam, and Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain. His last post on Twitter was about a festival called Holi that happened in Mumbai on March 7. Satish Kaushik had many friends in the film industry, and they all said how much they will miss him. He is survived by his wife and daughter. He was born in a place called Mahendragarh in a state called Haryana on April 13, 1956. He went to a colle

"Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins pays tribute to his mother as he leads his team to victory in deciding match against India and breaks records in IPL tournament"

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  Australia's cricket team captain, Pat Cummins, lost his mother, Maria Cummins, on Friday. She had been sick for a long time and was trying to get better in Sydney. In the cricket match that happened on the same day, the players wore black armbands to show their respect for Pat Cummins' mother. This match was very important because it was deciding who would win the series between Australia and India. Patrick James Cummins is a person from Australia who plays a sport called cricket. He is really good at it, and he is the leader of the Australian team in two different types of cricket games called Tests and ODIs. He throws the ball with his right hand very fast, and people think he is one of the best bowlers in Test cricket, which is a type of cricket game that can last for many days.                                      In January 2023, the people who make the rules for cricket ranked him as the best bowler in the world for Test cricket. Patrick started playing for the Australi