Author: Sarita Jena

  • Tips to Stop Yo-Yo Dieting and Keep Weight Off Successfully

    Tips to Stop Yo-Yo Dieting and Keep Weight Off Successfully

    Losing weight can be hard, and keeping it off can be even harder! Many of us work really hard to drop those extra pounds, only to see the numbers go back up on the scale once we relax our eating habits. This can be really frustrating!

    But don’t worry! Keeping the weight off is possible. Here are some simple tips to help you stay at a healthy weight:

    1. Keep Moving: Try to stay active every day. Whether it’s walking, dancing, or playing a sport, find something fun that keeps you moving!

    2. Eat Smart: Instead of going on strict diets, focus on eating balanced meals. Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins so you feel full and satisfied.

    3. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Sometimes our bodies confuse thirst with hunger.

    4. Sleep Well: Getting enough sleep is super important! When you rest well, it helps you keep your energy high and your cravings low.

    5. Set Realistic Goals: Don’t aim for perfection. Setting small, achievable goals is the key to long-term success.

    By following these simple steps and making small changes, you can keep your weight off and feel great!

  • Supreme Court: States Must Address Vacant Jail Staff Positions!

    Supreme Court: States Must Address Vacant Jail Staff Positions!

    In New Delhi, the Supreme Court has asked state governments to provide information on how many prison staff positions are currently empty. This is important because crowded jails can make life hard for prisoners, especially when there aren’t enough staff members to take care of them.

    A group of judges talked about this issue and asked all states and union territories to report how many jail jobs are open and what steps they are taking to fill these positions. They want this information in 12 weeks.

    Recent reports showed that, on average, about 30% of jail staff positions are vacant. For example, a report from 2018 showed there should be 77,216 prison staff, but there were 24,588 vacancies. By 2022, the number of vacancies grew to 27,603, even though the total number of available positions increased to 91,181.

    The judges noted that when jails are crowded but have too few staff members, it can create serious problems for both convicted criminals and those awaiting trial. They urged states to quickly fill these job openings to ensure better care for prisoners.

    A senior lawyer, Gaurav Agarwal, has been helping the court by gathering data about jail staff vacancies. He contacted several states like Kerala, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh for this information. So far, only Bihar has replied, saying that out of 9,349 approved positions, 4,573 are currently empty—nearly half!

    Agarwal also connected with an organization called the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) to understand the situation better. They found that in one jail in Nagpur, 193 out of 437 approved positions are vacant, causing issues with prison discipline and rehabilitation programs.

    The judges acknowledged that while governments might struggle to fill every vacancy, it’s crucial for them to understand how many total positions there are and how many are still open across the country.

    Additionally, the Supreme Court reminded states to process the release of some prisoners who qualify under a law called Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Samhita (BNSS). This law allows first-time offenders to be released after serving a third of their maximum sentence.

    So far, only Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have shared information about their releases under this law. Uttar Pradesh has released about 61 prisoners, while Bihar released 28. Some states are still figuring out which of their prisoners qualify for release. In contrast, Tripura mentioned that they have no eligible undertrial prisoners.

  • Diddy and Jay-Z Accused: Alarming Rape Claims from 2000 MTV Party

    Diddy and Jay-Z Accused: Alarming Rape Claims from 2000 MTV Party

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Jay-Z are in big trouble. They’re being accused in a lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl after the MTV Video Music Awards party in 2000. The girl, who is now called Jane Doe, says that Diddy and Jay-Z attacked her while a famous woman was watching.

    Jane Doe says a limo driver, who worked for Diddy, invited her to the party and told her that Diddy liked younger girls. At the party, she was asked to sign a paper that said she wouldn’t talk about what happened, and she drank something that she believes was drugged.

    The complaint says that Diddy came up to her with a scary look and said, “You are ready to party!” then he pushed her against a wall and threw her onto a bed. Jay-Z then took off her clothes and raped her while Diddy and the woman watched. After Jay-Z was done, Combs also raped her.

    Jane Doe is asking for money for what happened to her, and her lawyer, Tony Buzbee, says he is also helping over 100 other people who say Diddy did bad things to them. There was an updated complaint made on December 8 that now includes Jay-Z. He has defended himself, saying that these claims are hurting his family. Jay-Z expressed that he is heartbroken that he has to explain these accusations to his children, who might hear about them.

    Jay-Z’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, said that his client deserves to know who is accusing him of such serious actions and that the claims are made to get attention and money.

  • Berhampur University UG & PG Results Available: Check Yours Today!

    Berhampur University UG & PG Results Available: Check Yours Today!

    Berhampur University has announced the results for its undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses! If you want to see how you did, follow these simple steps:

    1. Go to the Official Website: Visit buodisha.edu.in.
    2. Find the Results Link: Look for the link that says “Check Your Results” and click on it.
    3. Enter Your Details: A new page will pop up. Here, you’ll need to type in your roll number and select whether you’re checking UG or PG results.
    4. View Your Results: Once you fill in your information, click submit. Your results will appear on the screen!
    5. Save Your Results: Make sure to check everything is correct. Save the page and print it out for your records.

    For more information, check the university’s official website. Good luck!

  • Stunning Parrot Pulls Tooth: See This Amazing Bird in Action!

    Stunning Parrot Pulls Tooth: See This Amazing Bird in Action!

    loved by many because they are funny and can talk like us. They have bright colors and smart brains, which help them solve problems. A recent video from Foshan, China, has amazed people by showing a parrot that can help pull out teeth!

    In the video, a young boy holds a parrot close to his mouth. When the boy opens his mouth, the parrot grabs a loose tooth with its beak. In a quick move, the clever bird pulls out the tooth, leaving everyone around surprised! The parrot then drops the tooth into the hand of another person, showing off its unique skill.

    Did You Know? Birds Can Help Clean Teeth!

    This isn’t just a one-time thing. In some places, parrots are trained to help take out loose baby teeth because their beaks are strong and they are very good at using them.

    It’s not just parrots that have cool tooth skills—there are other birds too! For example, the Egyptian Plover is known to help clean the teeth of big animals like crocodiles. These little birds go into the crocodiles’ mouths to remove food and germs, which helps keep their teeth healthy!

    Important Safety Tip!

    Even though parrots can do this fun trick, it’s important to be careful. Experts say that human saliva (the wet stuff in our mouths) can have germs that could hurt birds. So, it’s best to keep birds’ beaks away from our mouths and noses.

  • Farmers to Resume March to Delhi: Key Updates and Demands Revealed

    Farmers to Resume March to Delhi: Key Updates and Demands Revealed

    Chandigarh, Punjab – Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher announced on Tuesday that protesting farmers will start their march to Delhi again on December 14. He explained that the government has not communicated with them, so they are moving forward. This decision was made during a meeting of farmer groups, Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha.

    At a press conference near the Shambhu border protest site, Pandher said, “We want to prove that we are open to talks with the government.” They waited for a response, but nothing came. So, they have decided to send a group of 101 farmers to Delhi on December 14.

    Last Sunday, farmers stopped their march because some were hurt when security personnel used teargas to prevent them from crossing into Haryana.

    In another update, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal is on his 15th day of fasting and is becoming weaker. Abhimanyu Kohar, another leader, said Dallewal needs help walking, and doctors are watching his condition closely as he has lost over 11 kg and his health is at risk.

    In support of Dallewal, farmers at the Khanauri protest did not cook any meals on Tuesday. Pandher encouraged everyone to join the protests on December 13, marking ten months of their struggle at the Shambhu and Khanauri locations.

    Farmers have been at these borders since February 13 after being stopped from entering Delhi. They are asking for several things, including a legal guarantee for fair crop prices, debt relief, pensions for farmers and farm workers, no increase in electricity charges, cancelation of police cases, and justice for victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. They also want the 2013 Land Acquisition Act to be reinstated and compensation for families of farmers who died during earlier protests.

  • CLAT 2025 Counseling Schedule: Register Now for Your Future!

    CLAT 2025 Counseling Schedule: Register Now for Your Future!

    Good news for students! The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has shared the counselling schedule for CLAT 2025. If you passed the Common Law Admission Test, you can check your admission dates by visiting their official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    – Registration Dates: The registration began on December 9, 2024, and will end on December 20, 2024.
    – First Allotment List: The first list showing which students got seats will be available on December 26, 2024, at 10 AM.
    – Payment Dates: You can pay your fees from December 26, 2024, to January 4, 2025, if you want to keep your seat (Freeze) or take a chance for another (Float).

    To get ready for counselling, go to the CLAT website and log in to your account. Check every round to see if you have been invited for counselling. Remember, the Consortium is not responsible for any missed emails or text messages.

    How to Register for CLAT 2025 Counselling:
    1. Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
    2. Click the login link and enter your details.
    3. Sign up for counselling.
    4. Fill out the application form and pay the registration fee.
    5. Click submit and download your confirmation page. Keep a printed copy safe.

    Registration Fees:
    – General Category: ₹30,000
    – ST/SC/OBC/BC/EWS/PWD Categories: ₹20,000

    All payments can only be made online after logging in. Only candidates who complete the registration will be considered for getting a seat. For more details, check the official CLAT website.

  • Quick Action: 6-Year-Old Kidnapped in Gaya Rescued in Just 8 Hours!

    Quick Action: 6-Year-Old Kidnapped in Gaya Rescued in Just 8 Hours!

    In Gaya, Bihar, police captured four men accused of kidnapping a six-year-old boy named Aryan from Bardih village. Aryan disappeared on Monday while fishing near a canal. His mother, Suman Devi, realized he was missing when he didn’t come home by evening. She learned from neighbors that two men on a bike had taken him.

    The police wasted no time. They quickly formed a special team, led by Officer Amit Kumar, to find Aryan. Using technology, they tracked down one of the kidnappers, Anuj Kumar, from Narayanpur village. He confessed that Aryan was taken to a place called Palamu in Jharkhand.

    The police team then rushed to a new house in Bichkila Padma village, where they arrested three more suspects: Saurabh Kumar and Awadh Kumar from a nearby village, and Pintu Kumar from Gaya. They found Aryan locked in a room.

    The police also recovered five mobile phones and the bikes used in the crime. They believe the kidnappers wanted to ask for ransom money after moving Aryan farther away from his home, which is 120 km from Gaya.

  • Google Launches Willow: A Game-Changer in Quantum Computing!

    Google Launches Willow: A Game-Changer in Quantum Computing!

    Google has just launched its new quantum chip called Willow, which shows amazing performance in many ways. Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, shared on X (formerly Twitter) that Willow is a crucial part of their effort to create a practical quantum computer. This computer could help in areas like medicine, energy, and battery design.

    Here’s what you need to know about Willow:

    1. Error Reduction: Willow can significantly cut down errors in quantum computing, making it more reliable as Google adds more qubits (the building blocks of quantum computers).

    2. Speed: Willow can finish a standard test in under five minutes. In comparison, it would take one of the fastest supercomputers, Frontier, 10 septillion years to do the same job!

    3. Advanced Facility: The chip was made in a special facility in Santa Barbara designed just for building quantum chips, making it one of the best places for such technology.

    4. Performance: With 105 qubits, Willow performs five times better than Google’s earlier chips, excelling in correcting errors and running complex tasks.

    5. Long Journey: Sundar Pichai mentioned that creating Willow is a big milestone in a journey he started 12 years ago when he founded Google AI. His dream is to build a powerful quantum computer that uses the unique principles of quantum mechanics.

  • Payal Kapadia’s Film Shines with 2 Golden Globe Nominations!

    Payal Kapadia’s Film Shines with 2 Golden Globe Nominations!

    New Delhi: Film makers Hansal Mehta, Kiran Rao, and actor Anil Kapoor celebrated director Payal Kapadia after her promising film “All We Imagine As Light” got two nominations at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. This Malayalam-Hindi film is Kapadia’s first full-length feature and has been nominated for Best Motion Picture Non-English Language and Best Direction – Motion Picture.

    Previously, “All We Imagine…” made history by being the first Indian film to win the Grand Prix Award at the Cannes Film Festival in May. The story follows two nurses, Prabha and Anu, from Kerala who explore life and love in Mumbai, along with their friend and cook, Parvaty.

    Mehta, who has supported the film as India’s “official selection for the Oscars,” shared the exciting news on social media after the nominations were announced. He humorously remarked about the nominations, while Rao excitedly said, “Christmas has come early this year!”

    Actor Anil Kapoor expressed pride in Kapadia, calling the nominations a huge recognition for Indian cinema. Rana Daggubati, involved in the film’s distribution, also shared the news cheerfully on social media.

    After receiving the nomination for Best Motion Picture Non-English Language, the film’s Instagram page expressed gratitude for being considered alongside other great films. Competing with Kapadia in the Best Direction category are other directors, including Brady Corbet and Sean Baker, known for his prize-winning film “Anora.”

    “All We Imagine…” has been on a winning streak since it bagged the Cannes Grand Prix, and it was also honored at the Gotham Awards and the New York Film Critics Circle. The film aims to continue its success at the Golden Globes, which will be held on January 5, 2025, in Los Angeles and can be watched live in India on Lionsgate Play.