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Originally a spiritual Indian game called Moksha Patam, Snakes and Ladders taught morality, karma, and liberation. Ladders represented virtues, while snakes symbolized vices, with the ultimate goal of reaching Moksha. British colonialists later adapted it, removing spiritual elements and balancing snakes and ladders.

In a notable turn of events, RJD's Sonu Kumar Rai has emerged victorious in the Ara-Buxar legislative council by-election, overcoming JD(U)'s Kanhaiya Prasad by a margin exceeding 350 votes. This triumph was met with jubilation from INDIA bloc supporters and enhances RJD's presence in the council to 16 members, marking a significant morale boost for the opposition coalition.

Meta is reportedly laying off 8,000 employees, about 10% of its workforce, despite record profits. This 'Year of Efficiency' has bred dread as funds shift from staff to AI infrastructure, with billions earmarked for AI development. Employee morale is at historic lows, with some even hoping for layoffs due to generous severance packages.

Koderma SP Kumar Shivashish initiated the 'Samvad Program' at RMMM+2 High School, fostering trust between police and youth. He addressed cybersecurity, substance abuse, and traffic safety, emphasizing discipline and morality. Students felt empowered to report issues and discuss aspirations, with the SP aiming to boost public-police cooperation for easier communication.

Filmmaker Pedro Almodovar received a standing ovation at Cannes, declaring Europe must not be subjected to Trump amidst growing censorship concerns. He emphasized artists' moral duty to speak out against threats to democracy, criticizing the Oscars for its apolitical stance and calling the US a "totalitarian regime" born from democracy.

Violent protests erupted in Bolivia's capital, La Paz, demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation amid the nation's worst economic crisis in decades. Clashes between police and demonstrators, road blockades, and looting were reported, disrupting supplies and leading to numerous detentions. Protesters, including farmers, miners, and Indigenous groups, are calling for wage increases and an end to privatization.

A gym trainer embroiled in a rape accusation has been granted bail by a Delhi court, which articulated that principles of morality should not dictate legal outcomes concerning personal freedom. The court recognized evidence indicative of mutual consent, effectively countering arguments linked to the trainer's marital status and religious background.

Bachelors in Indian cities face widespread informal housing restrictions, including scrutiny over guests and late entries, despite paying equal rent. While no law explicitly bars them, legal challenges cite constitutional rights to equality, liberty, and privacy. Societies' powers to frame rules don't typically extend to blanket bans on unmarried individuals, with restrictions needing legal validity and due process.

Rebel SAD MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali resigned from the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) and its 'Panthic unity coordination committee'. Ayali cited the inclusion of leaders who had lost moral authority, as per Akal Takht hukamnama, as the reason for his departure. He praised Amritpal Singh's faction and declared he would not join Delhi-run parties or return to the SAD.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg informed employees that no further company-wide layoffs are anticipated this year, following a significant restructuring that cut 10% of its global workforce and reassigned 7,000 employees to AI divisions. This announcement aims to stabilize morale after recent job cuts impacted various departments, particularly engineering and product teams, as Meta prioritizes AI development and competes with rivals.

Meta employees face a bleak outlook with impending layoffs of nearly 8,000 staff. Mandatory tracking software, reduced pay, forced transfers, and a sense of broken trust have created widespread discontent. While AI researchers are reportedly thriving, most workers are left in anxious anticipation, hoping for severance packages.

Opposition parties are criticizing PM Modi's call for austerity amidst the West Asia crisis, labeling it a tactic to evade accountability for economic failures. Leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge argue the PM is shifting responsibility onto the public. Akhilesh Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav also questioned the timing and perceived hypocrisy of these austerity demands.

Dairy brand Amul has marked the release and growing buzz around Saif Ali Khan's latest film 'Kartavya' with a new topical, continuing its long-running tradition of responding to major moments in Indian pop culture.

Actor Paresh Pahuja grapples with the evolving landscape of on-screen violence, admitting the line between storytelling and glorification is blurred. He believes audience demand fuels such content but personally gravitates towards narratives of hope and possibility. For Pahuja, emotional meaning remains crucial, even in commercial cinema, highlighting the subjective nature of art and the complex choices faced by actors.