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ASOS Crackdown: Shoppers Banned for Excessive Returns ASOS, one of the UK’s biggest online fashion retailers, is facing major backlash after banning customers for making what it calls “excessive returns.” Several shoppers have reported receiving unexpected emails stating that their accounts have been deactivated for violating the company's Fair Use policy. For many loyal customers, it felt like a slap in the face. The controversy centers around ASOS’s updated returns policy, which was quietly introduced in late 2024. Under the new policy, ASOS now charges a £3.95 return fee on certain orders and actively monitors customer return patterns. If a customer consistently returns a high percentage of their purchases, especially low-value items, they may find their account permanently disabled. ASOS claims these steps are necessary to tackle unsustainable shopping habits, reduce environmental impact, and keep prices low for everyone. However, customers argue that the brand is punishing them for a practice it once openly encouraged trying clothes at home and sending back what doesn’t fit. Many consumers say they were not clearly informed about the policy change and were shocked to find themselves banned without warning. Some also raised concerns about accessibility, pointing out that online shopping often involves trial and error, especially when sizing varies by brand. The backlash has sparked a wider debate on the ethics of return bans and how e-commerce giants balance profitability with customer experience. Critics say ASOS’s move could alienate loyal shoppers, while others support the brand’s effort to reduce waste. -
Alewives to Outcasts: The Untold History of Women and Beer For thousands of years, women were the primary brewers of beer. In ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, beer was deeply tied to domestic life and spiritual rituals, both domains traditionally overseen by women. Brewing was considered a sacred and essential household task, and goddesses like Ninkasi, the Sumerian goddess of beer, were worshipped for their connection to this vital craft. Throughout the Middle Ages in Europe, women known as “alewives” brewed beer in their homes and sold the surplus in local markets. These women were highly respected in their communities, often identified by tall hats (for visibility in crowded markets) and cauldrons the very image we now associate with witches. Their brewing skills contributed significantly to family incomes and local economies. But by the 15th and 16th centuries, things began to shift. As brewing became more profitable, men began entering the industry in larger numbers. Laws and guilds, previously inaccessible to women, began favoring male brewers, and accusations of witchcraft were used to discredit and remove female competitors. The image of the alewife was vilified, morphing into the modern “witch” stereotype. By the time brewing industrialized in the 18th and 19th centuries, it had become a male-dominated profession, and women’s contributions were largely erased from history. Today, there is a growing movement to reclaim and honor this forgotten legacy. Female brewers are rising once again, not just to participate but to challenge the outdated gender norms in the industry. Organizations, festivals, and breweries led by women are helping to rewrite beer’s history, one brew at a time. The story of beer isn’t just about fermentation and hops. It’s about power, gender, and reclaiming lost voices. Women were the original brewers. The question now is: how do we restore their rightful place in beer’s future? -
सर्दियों में घूमने का आनंद लें: दिसंबर की बर्फ़ीली वादियाँ जो बनेंगी यादगार अनुभव सर्दी का मौसम अपने साथ सिर्फ ठंडक ही नहीं, बल्कि एक अलग ही रोमांच और सुकून लेकर आता है। दिसंबर का महीना खासतौर पर उन यात्रियों के लिए बेहतरीन होता है जो बर्फ़बारी का असली अनुभव लेना चाहते हैं और प्रकृति के करीब जाकर सुकून पाना चाहते हैं। भारत में ऐसे कई गंतव्य हैं जो दिसंबर में सफेद चादर जैसी बर्फ़ से ढके रहते हैं और वहाँ का नज़ारा किसी स्वर्ग से कम नहीं लगता। आइए जानते हैं कि दिसंबर में कौन-सी जगहें घूमने के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त हैं और वहाँ आपको क्या खास अनुभव मिल सकता है। मनाली, हिमाचल प्रदेश बर्फ़ से ढकी चोटियाँ, स्नोफॉल, स्कीइंग और पैराग्लाइडिंग के साथ मनाली दिसंबर में रोमांच प्रेमियों के लिए जन्नत बन जाता है। यहां की रोहतांग पास और सोलांग वैली सर्दियों में नई ऊर्जा भर देती हैं। गुलमर्ग, जम्मू-कश्मीर गुलमर्ग को भारत का स्विट्ज़रलैंड कहा जाता है। यहां की ढलानें स्कीइंग के लिए मशहूर हैं। दिसंबर में यहाँ का तापमान माइनस में चला जाता है, जिससे बर्फ़ीली सुंदरता अपने चरम पर होती है। औली, उत्तराखंड यदि आप भीड़ से दूर एक शांत, सुरम्य और बर्फ़ से भरा स्थान -
રાત્રે સૂતાં પહેલા ઘી અને નવશેકા પાણીનું સેવન: આરોગ્ય માટે સરળ પરંપરાગત ઉપાય ઘણાં વખતથી આપણા દાદા-દાદીઓ અને વડીલોએ રાત્રે સૂતાં પહેલાં નાના-મોટા ઉપાયો ભલામણ કર્યા છે. તેમાંથી એક છે રાત્રે સૂતાં પહેલાં નવશેકા (गुनगुનું) પાણી સાથે ઘીનું સેવન કરવું. આ આયુર્વેદિક રીત આજે પણ અત્યંત અસરકારક માનવામાં આવે છે. ઘી આપણા શરીર માટે માત્ર ચરબી નથી તે એક ઊર્જાવાન, પાચક અને તનાવમુક્ત જીવનશૈલી માટે જરૂરી તત્વ છે. જ્યારે તેને નવશેકા પાણી સાથે લેવામાં આવે છે, ત્યારે તેનો અસર વધુ સારી રીતે શરીરમાં પ્રસરે છે. રાત્રે પીવાનું કેમ મહત્વપૂર્ણ છે? રાત્રે ઘીનું સેવન કરવાનો મુખ્ય હેતુ છે પાચનતંત્રને શાંત કરવું, આંતરડાને પોષણ આપવું અને ઊંઘને પ્રોત્સાહન આપવું. ઘી શરીરમાં લાગેલી અગ્નિને સંતુલિત કરે છે અને શરીરની અંદરથી સારવાર શરૂ કરે છે. મુખ્ય ફાયદાઓ: પેટ સાફ રહે છે અને કબજિયાત દૂર થાય છે ઘેરી ઊંઘ માટે સહાયક દહનશક્તિ સુધરે છે હ્રદય અને મગજને શાંત કરે છે ત્વચાને પોષણ અને ચમક આપે છે વાત-પિત-કફ તત્વોનું સંતુલન જાળવે છે કેવી રીતે લેવા? 1 ચમચી ઘી ગરમ (નવશેકા) પાણી સાથે રાત્રે સૂતા પહેલાં પીવું. તમે ગાઈનું શુદ્ધ ઘી વાપરો તો વધુ ફાયદાકારક છે. ઘ -
महंगाई और मंदी की दोहरी मार: ओला-उबर किराया दोगुना, रोजमर्रा के सामान सस्ते, माइक्रोसॉफ्ट में छंटनी देश और दुनिया की अर्थव्यवस्था में इन दिनों तीन बड़े बदलाव चर्चा में हैं कैब किराए में बढ़ोतरी, रोजमर्रा के सामान की कीमतों में संभावित गिरावट, और माइक्रोसॉफ्ट द्वारा बड़े स्तर पर की गई छंटनी। ओला-उबर अब पीक ऑवर्स में वसूल सकेंगी दोगुना किराया नए परिवहन नियामकों के अंतर्गत, ऐप-बेस्ड टैक्सी सेवाओं ओला और उबर को अब अधिकार होगा कि वे पीक ऑवर्स (सुबह 8–11 बजे और शाम 5–9 बजे) में दोगुना तक किराया वसूल सकें। इससे उन यात्रियों को जेब पर ज्यादा भार पड़ेगा जो ऑफिस या घर आने-जाने के लिए कैब पर निर्भर हैं। हालांकि कंपनियों का कहना है कि यह फैसला ड्राइवर की कमाई बढ़ाने और उपलब्धता बनाए रखने के लिए लिया गया है, लेकिन यात्रियों के लिए यह एक और महंगाई की मार जैसा महसूस हो सकता है। टूथपेस्ट, कपड़े, जूते और बर्तन हो सकते हैं सस्ते दूसरी ओर, कुछ राहत भरी खबर भी सामने आई है। बाजार विशेषज्ञों का अनुमान है कि रॉ मटीरियल्स की कीमतों में गिरावट के कारण दैनिक उपयोग के कई प्रोडक्ट जैसे टूथपेस्ट, कपड़े, जूते और किचन बर्तन आने वाले समय में सस्ते हो सकते हैं। उद्योग जगत में प्रतिस्पर -
हर सफल इंसान की छिपी ताकत: वो आदतें जो उन्हें आम से खास बनाती हैं सफलता कोई जादू नहीं है, और न ही यह केवल किस्मत का खेल है। जो लोग जीवन में ऊँचाइयाँ छूते हैं, उनके पास एक खास चीज़ होती है अच्छी आदतें। ये आदतें धीरे-धीरे उनकी सोच, व्यवहार और निर्णय लेने की क्षमता को आकार देती हैं, जिससे वे आम भीड़ से अलग पहचान बना पाते हैं। 1. समय का मूल्य समझना – हर मिनट मायने रखता है सफल लोगों की सबसे पहली पहचान होती है उनका टाइम मैनेजमेंट। वे जानते हैं कि 24 घंटे सबके पास बराबर होते हैं, लेकिन उसी समय का बेहतर उपयोग उन्हें दूसरों से आगे कर देता है। वे दिन की शुरुआत एक स्पष्ट योजना के साथ करते हैं, ज़रूरी कार्यों को प्राथमिकता देते हैं, और समय की बर्बादी से दूर रहते हैं। 2. निरंतरता – धीरे चलो लेकिन रुको मत बहुत से लोग जोश में शुरुआत करते हैं लेकिन कुछ समय बाद थक हार कर रुक जाते हैं। वहीं, सफल लोग लगातार प्रयास करते रहते हैं, चाहे परिणाम तुरंत मिले या नहीं। उन्हें पता होता है कि असफलताएं अस्थायी हैं, लेकिन निरंतर प्रयास ही उन्हें सफलता तक पहुंचाएगा। 3. आत्म-अनुशासन – जब कोई न देखे तब भी सही रहो कड़ी मेहनत करना आसान है जब कोई देख रहा हो, लेकिन आत्म -
Humanoid Robots Kick Off in Beijing: AI-Powered Football Match Stuns and Stumbles In a remarkable display of artificial intelligence and robotics, humanoid robots battled it out on the football field in Beijing on Saturday during the ROBO League football tournament. While some kicked, others stumbled, and a few even managed to score goals—offering a glimpse into the evolving synergy between machine learning and physical agility. Held in China’s capital, the event featured four teams of autonomous humanoid robots, each playing in 3-on-3 matches. Unlike remote-controlled bots, these robots operated entirely on AI-driven strategies, processing real-time data and reacting independently to the movement of the ball, teammates, and opponents. The quirky-yet-impressive matches drew spectators who were both amused and amazed by the robots’ unpredictable falls, quick recoveries, and strategic ball control. Although they sometimes lost balance or missed a kick, their ability to self-correct and adapt was a testament to the rapid advancement of humanoid robotics. According to the organizers, the competition was not just entertainment—it was a prelude to the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games, scheduled to take place in Beijing this August. The global event aims to bring together researchers, engineers, and tech companies from around the world to showcase the latest innovations in humanoid robotics. What Makes This Tournament Special? Fully autonomous gameplay — no human control Advanced AI decision-making under competitive conditions Real-time strategy adaptation and physical coordination Global attention on China's growing leadership in robotics innovation Experts say these tournaments serve as both testbeds and public showcases for the next generation of AI-enabled robotics. As humanoid robots get smarter and more agile, events like these help refine software, test machine learning algorithms in dynamic environments, and spark public imagination about the future of human-robot interaction. The World Humanoid Robot Games 2025 promise to be even more advanced—with teams from various countries expected to compete in a range of sports, obstacle courses, and problem-solving challenges. -
AI Pilot Programme Streamlines Council Operations, Reduces Staff Workload A recent pilot programme launched by a UK council has revealed promising results, with artificial intelligence (AI) tools helping staff save significant time on routine tasks. Officials say the early success of the initiative could be a blueprint for wider digital transformation across public services. The AI pilot, which was tested over a period of several months, focused on automating repetitive administrative processes such as form analysis, appointment scheduling, and handling general enquiries. The result? A measurable reduction in manual workload, allowing council staff to shift their focus toward higher-value community-facing tasks. “Introducing AI into our operations has allowed us to speed up processing times, improve accuracy, and better serve residents,” said a council spokesperson. “Staff now spend less time buried in paperwork and more time engaging with the public where it really matters.” Key Benefits Highlighted: Reduced administrative burden on staff Faster turnaround times for public enquiries and document processing More efficient resource allocation Enhanced service delivery for residents Scalable potential across departments such as housing, planning, and social care The council emphasized that AI is being used as a supportive tool not a replacement for staff. Instead of job cuts, the technology is enabling employees to reallocate their time more effectively, increasing morale and productivity. Technology experts involved in the pilot praised the council’s proactive approach. “This is how AI should be used in the public sector,” one advisor noted. “It’s not about replacing human judgment—it’s about amplifying it.” With growing pressure on local authorities to do more with fewer resources, the success of this AI trial may prompt other councils to follow suit. Further evaluation is underway, with discussions already in place about expanding the technology into additional service areas. -
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