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Bus conductor Marimuthu Yoganathan, known as the ‘Tree Man’ of Coimbatore, has dedicated over 30 years to planting more than three lakh saplings,

Praised by Prime Minister Modi, Yoganathan distributes FREE SAPLINGS bus passengers by using 40% of his salary to support this incredible cause.

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To combat the rising temperatures, Qatar has started painting in roads in Doha in BLUE colour
This Blue-coated asphalt roads will REFLECT the heat instead of absorbing the heat.
In India too the same is being replicated starting with Uchalan (Bengal).

What one wrong vote can do ?
One wrong vote can do this 👇

50% of prostitutes in German brothels are now from Ukraine. They all were living a good life till few years ago but they elected a wrong Pappu President and now this

These caste census, democracy in danger, constitution in danger, freebies all are tricks to fool people. Never make Ukraine's mistake

Running country is not a joke. You elect an incompetent, dishonest man and your life and your family will be destroyed for forever

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In a legal battle over the name KSRTC, the Kerala government used an old Malayalam movie as one of the proofs.

Stills from 1969 film 'Kannur Deluxe' were used to show KSRTC (Kerala) existed before Karnataka was formed (1973).

Kerala won & can use KSRTC.

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Mariyappan, the dedicated firefighter from Tamil Nadu, has triumphed on the global stage by winning a gold medal in the 200m race at the World Fire Fighting Games in Denmark.
Representing our nation with pride, Mariyappan, stationed at Thandaiarpet Fire Station in North Chennai, has demonstrated exceptional prowess both in his profession and on the track.

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Japan has innumerable Ganesha Temple. The oldest Ganesha temple at Matsuchiyama Shoden in Tokya recite prayers and sutras in Sanskrit
Ganesha is called as "Kangiten" and as "Binayaka-Ten"
The temple is more than 1500 years old (built in 595 AD)
#ganeshchaturthi

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Laxman Rao is a motivational speaker and writing coach, inspiring aspiring writers through workshops where he shares his struggles and insights.
Despite facing numerous rejections, he has penned over 25 novels and plays.
Btw, Laxman is a CHAIWALA! Laxman sells TEA at Delhi's ITO, and all his books on Amazon/Flipkart are FREE to download. #Inspiration

*Karnataka folks... No, the Transport Dept will NOT fine you, for not having those High Security Registration Plates on your vehicles!*

Fines were slated to start from today. (The Hindu)

Finished studying abroad?

*Here are some post-study work visa options.*

Or you could come back... India IS the fastest growing developing market in the world! (Mint)

*Global fuel prices are down from $109.51 to $72.48 per barrel.*

Shouldn't we soon see a drop in local prices too, or is it just Wishful thinking? (Mint)

*Meet the World's 1st Electric Maybach, from Mercedes.*

Cost? ₹2.25 cr ex-showroom (FE)

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Puliakulam Vinayagar Temple in Coimbatore holds the LARGEST Ganesha idol carved in stone in entire Asia.
The statue is high going up to 19 feet high, width of 11 feet and weights 190 tonnes !

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Odisha's Rajat Kumar Panigrahi, a zoology lecturer by profession, dedicates his free time to reviving near-extinct folk art through his initiative, Matir Kala. Since 2012, he has traveled to over 1,500 remote villages, documenting rare art forms.

Rajat spends his entire salary to support the artists, despite the skepticism of friends. For him, the work offers no material gain.

Driven by passion, he finds fulfillment in preserving these traditions, calling it "atma trupti" – satisfaction for the soul.

Photo from Srikanth Matrubai

*Congratulations to the winners of the Medallions of Excellence at the WordSkills Lyon 2024 competition.*

These 4 from Karnataka demonstrated skills in Additive Manufacturing, Cooking and Mechatronics! (The Hindu)

*Here's a tally of the daily donations received at Mumbai's most famous Lalbaughcha Raja 14-ft tall Ganpati.*

The avge daily footfall is...15 lakh!!

An auction will be held on 21st Sep. (HT)

*A 1,094-carat diamond has been unearthed in Botswana!*

But it's still smaller than the 2,942-carat one that was discovered at the same site in August!

The all-time largest one is 3 times larger than this one! (Mint)

*Top performers in IT Co, Wipro, may get a salary hike of... 8%!*

That just about beats the current inflation rate - and, mind you, this is pre-tax!

Still going for IT?? (Mint)

*The 15 day deadline of filling potholes expired and BBMP says there are 1,300 potholes still remaining to be filled.* (NIE)

*When sworn in, Atishi will become India's 17th Woman Chief Minister.*

Here are the others.

BTW, is Atishi her first name or last name, or like Mayawati, she just uses one?
Full name is Atishi Marlena

Photo from Srikanth Matrubai