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Celebrating a major success, NTPC's Pakri Barwadih coal mining initiative has crossed the extraordinary threshold of 100 million tonnes of coal since its start in January 2017. Achieving such growth—a doubling of production in less than three years—speaks volumes about the project’s operational excellence and expansion strategies, reinforced by cutting-edge infrastructure like the continent's longest closed coal conveyor system.

Once a cleaner for coal-soiled wallpaper, a failing company found new life when its owner's sister-in-law suggested its putty could be a children's toy. Stripped of detergents and infused with colour and scent, this humble cleaner transformed into Play-Doh, a global sensation now valued at over $500 million, proving that failure can indeed be a launchpad for incredible success.

Despite past fears from Chernobyl and Fukushima, nuclear energy is re-emerging as a reliable, clean power source. France's reliance showcases low emissions, while Germany's shutdown increased fossil fuel use. Modern reactors boast enhanced safety features, and global expansion is underway with new designs like SMRs promising efficiency and a smaller environmental footprint.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses AI job loss predictions as 'ridiculous,' urging tech leaders to abandon their 'God complex.' He argues AI is a job creator, citing increased demand for software engineers and the Jevons paradox, where efficiency drives greater consumption and thus more jobs. Huang warns that discouraging technical careers could harm the US economy.

Coal India Limited is recruiting 660 Management Trainees in E-1 grade, with applications opening May 12, 2026. Selection is based solely on a Computer Based Online Test, with no interviews. The training period offers a pay scale of Rs 60,000 to Rs 1,80,000, and candidates up to 30 years old are eligible.

A wedding ritual in a Chhattisgarh village has gone viral, showing a newlywed couple walking barefoot over burning embers. This ancient tradition, known as an 'agnipariksha,' symbolizes endurance and faith, with villagers claiming no injuries occur due to divine protection. The practice is deeply rooted in the Gandhel gotra of the Rathiya community, involving strict fasting and temple pujas.

Nature's balance includes dangerous plants like the manchineel, the "Tree of Death." Found in coastal regions, every part of this tree contains potent toxins, causing severe skin burns, blindness from smoke, and even death if the fruit is ingested. Despite its hazards, the manchineel plays a vital role in stabilizing beaches and providing habitat for certain wildlife.