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In Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, student and animal rescuer Ashish Joshi is putting his own life at risk to save animals trapped in dangerous situations. His rescue missions range from climbing into deep wells to save leopards and helping nilgai trapped in pits, to entering manholes to rescue stranded dogs. These are far from ordinary rescue operations. Ashish has rescued a variety of animals, including leopards, wolves, blackbucks and nilgai. Despite being a student, he has already saved nearly 400 animals, earning recognition for his courage and commitment to wildlife rescue.

When we're exposed to events or ideologies that go against our own beliefs, we can feel what experts call 'political grief'. Some say it's playing a role in the growing polarisation of our society. - जब हम ऐसी घटनाओं या सोच के संपर्क में आते हैं जो हमारी अपनी सोच से अलग होती हैं, तो एक्सपर्ट इसे 'पॉलिटिकल दुख' कहते हैं। और हम वह महसूस कर सकते हैं। कुछ लोग कहते हैं कि यह हमारे समाज के बढ़ते पोलराइजेशन में एक भूमिका निभा रहा है।

Around 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world have gathered in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2026 in Mecca, as the annual Islamic pilgrimage takes place under scorching temperatures reaching around 48°C. From Australia, a significant number of pilgrims also travel each year for Hajj, including many from the South Asian community.A large section of South Asian families continue to prefer travelling via their home countries such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, a trend explored in this report. We look at how Hajj 2026 travel from Australia is being shaped by rising costs, strict quota systems, and global conditions, in conversation with Hajj travel provider Waqas Jamal. The report also examines challenges for families, increasing competition among travel agents, and options available for those who miss out on securing a place in the annual Hajj quota.

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