Issue #12999: Fix: Restored broken Markdown, badges, and links in README for better project visibility
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State: open
Created: 2025-11-07T07:11:02Z
Updated: 2025-11-07T07:11:02Z
Author: Raghu0703
Comments: 0

Description:
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### Summary

This PR fixes multiple Markdown formatting and rendering issues in the `README.md` file:

- Repaired broken badge and link syntax that were cut off or malformed.

- Cleaned duplicate sections under "How To Contribute".

- Fixed broken HTML tags and added missing closing elements.

- Ensured all badges and share links display properly on GitHub.

- Improved visual consistency for contributors and readers.



### Why this matters

The README is the first impression of the project for contributors and new developers. 

By restoring the layout and clickable badges, the page now renders clearly, improves navigation, 

and helps attract more contributors — especially during Hacktoberfest and open source events.



### Additional notes

- Verified Markdown renders correctly on GitHub preview.

- No functional files or code were changed — only documentation formatting.



✅ Ready for merge — simple Markdown fix, no conflicts or code changes.

GitHub URL: https://github.com/EbookFoundation/free-programming-books/pull/12999