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On Camera, Teen Basketball Player Dies In Freak Court Accident In Rohtak

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On Camera, Teen Basketball Player Dies In Freak Court Accident In Rohtak  What happened A 16-year-old national-level basketball player identified as Hardik Rathi died after the iron pole of a basketball hoop collapsed on him while he was practicing at a court in Lakhan Majra village, Rohtak district, Haryana. India Today The Indian Express The incident took place around 10:00 am local time and was captured on a CCTV camera. The footage reportedly shows Hardik running from the three-point line, jumping, grabbing the rim (as part of a dunk-practice), and the full hoop-structure crashing down on him. Hindustan Times Rozana Spokesman He was immediately taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries despite medical intervention. India Today The New Indian Express ⚠️ Safety concerns & possible negligence Reports say that the iron pole had rusted and was flagged a number of times prior to the accident — but no action was taken. Moneycontrol    Another similar ...

What is Religion, Indian Religions and Their Cultural Influence

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What is Religion;  Religion in its most basic definition is a set of beliefs and practices, sometimes including belief in a supernatural power or powers, which individuals employ in order to explain their position in the universe and derive meaning in life. Indian Religions and Their Cultural Influence; India is the cradle of a number of major religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. India is also inhabited by large numbers of Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Judaism, and is thus one of the most religiously diverse countries in the world. Indian religions have influenced India's philosophy, art, architecture, festivals, social organization, and everyday life. 1. Hinduism; Origins & Beliefs: One of the oldest religions in the world, dating back more than 4,000 years. Founded upon sacred scriptures such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Epics (Mahabharata & Ramayana). Central beliefs are Dharma (duty), Karma (action & outcome), Moksh...