A Haryana woman and her labourer husband welcomed their 11th child, a son, after 10 daughters, highlighting concerns over maternal health and persistent son preference. It was a high risk delivery but both mother and child are doing fine, said Dr Narveer Sheoran of the Ojas Hospital and Maternity Home in Jind district`s Uchana town

Kerala emerged as a major spice trade hub, influenced by diverse cultures and global exchanges, experts said at the International Spice Routes Conference