Nashik: The Nashik fire brigade and divers took up a search operation spanning over 16 hours to trace a youth who had allegedly jumped into the Darna river on Monday around midnight. The youth reportedly seen jumping into the river has been identified as Aniket Borade. Around 12am, the Nashik Road fire brigade received a call about the incident. Soon after getting the call, the fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and started the search operation.Fire brigade officials said they carried out the search till 4am. The search was again taken up from 8am and carried on till 4pm. However the concerned youth was not be found. The fire officials said a person had seen Aniket Borade of the Chehedi area jump into the river. A fter reaching the drowning spot, fire brigade personnel saw a bike, footwear and shirt lying on the river bank. Assuming that Borade may have jumped into the river in the same area, the search was carried out at the concerned spot. A diver was also called on Monday morning, who searched underwater. Till Monday evening, the body was not spotted anywhere. Search operation will continue, officials said.Fire brigade personnel said there could be a possibility that the body might have been washed away with the water current of the river.We also published the following articles recently2 search for slipper in drain, drownTwo men drowned in Delhis Shahdaras Farsh Bazar area while looking for a slipper in a drain. The incident occurred when the men were drinking near the drain and one of their slippers fell in. Two of them jumped into the drain to retrieve it but drowned. The victims bodies were recovered after an hour-long search by police and firefighters. The drain had become deeper due to ongoing desilting work.Sole searching: Sock it or shoe it?As the festival of Diwali approaches, the dilemma of whether to remove shoes before entering someones house or not arises. Removing shoes is considered a gesture of respect and cleanliness in Hindu culture, while medical professionals warn about the bacteria shoes carry. Some people find it inconvenient to remove their shoes, especially when wearing stylish footwear. The choice ultimately depends on personal comfort, preference, and weather conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic has also prompted a re-evaluation of this practice. Hosts can ask guests to remove shoes, but it should be done politely and without lengthy explanations.Review: An Unfinished Search by Rashmi Narzary"An Unfinished Search: One Lineage, in One Village, through Three Nations" by Rashmi Narzary is a quiet and tragic tale that explores the themes of identity, race, religion, and homeland. The story follows the search for identity of a child whose parentage is unknown, and the subsequent generations who continue the search. Set in the village of Hazratkandi, which moves from India to East Pakistan and then to Bangladesh, the novel beautifully depicts the landscapes, relationships, and the impact of political change. Overall, it is a touching and captivating saga.

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