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Get the appGetA boy in Tamil Nadu tragically died after sustaining severe burns during a home science experiment. His passion for science led to the fatal accident while conducting the experiment at home. Authorities are investigating the incident to understand the exact cause and circumstances of the burns.
The New Indian Express··Tamil Nadu
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The Hindu··Andhra Pradesh
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Hindustan Times··Lucknow
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The New Indian Express··Tamil Nadu
A boy in Tamil Nadu tragically died after sustaining severe burns during a home science experiment. His passion for science led to the fatal accident while conducting the experiment at home. Authorities are investigating the incident to understand the exact cause and circumstances of the burns.
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