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Even as many countries are rapidly doing away with capital punishment, Singapore executed a woman on Friday under its harsh drug trafficking laws — the second such hanging in a week. Saridewi Djamani, 45, had been sentenced to death in 2018 for trafficking nearly 31 grams of diamorphine, or pure heroin, the Central Narcotics Bureau […]
Mocked and isolated, transgenders continue to struggle for social acceptance across the world. But finally, they have something to smile about. A transgender from the United Kingdom has become father of a baby girl. Caleb Bolden (27) discontinued his gender-transitioning medications in January last year when he decided to be a baby. Now, Caleb wants […]
A travel book, it’s said, is the quickest route to explore the world even if it’s only in our imagination. A passport is the gate pass to achieve the cherished wish of globe-trotting. If you’re an Indian passport holder, you have some good news. Recently, Henley Passport Index released a report claiming that the Indian […]
Most Indian kitchens are incomplete without a can full of non-Basmati Rice. With attributes such as high carbohydrate content, high-fibre, and pearl-like grains, it’s been a popular ingredient in Indian households. Even Indian expatriates find answers to their desi meal cravings in non-Basmati rice. Here are some stats. The Statista reports that “over 3.5 billion US dollars […]
A girl in Florida has been awarded $800,000 in damages following burn injuries she suffered when a McDonald’s Chicken McNugget fell on her leg. Identified as Olivia Caraballo, the girl was 4-year-old when the incident took place in 2009, even as the family had sought $15m in damages after the ‘dangerously hot’ McNugget burnt the […]
For quite some time now, there has been speculation about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s having dementia. A conversation with a child during a Kremlin discussion has added grist to the rumour mills about Putin’s health. Vibes of India couldn’t independently confirm this development. Putin was reportedly unsure about the age of a deputy mayor’s child. A […]
Singapore’s birth rate has reached a record low in 2022 with only 35,605 babies born throughout the year. The country also experienced highest number of annual deaths since 1960. Official figures released by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) indicated a 7.9 per cent decline in births. The number dropped from 38,672 in 2021 to […]
The Taliban has issued an order mandating the closure of all hair and beauty salons nationwide within a month, dealing another blow to women’s rights in Afghanistan. The spokesperson for the Taliban’s Virtue and Vice Ministry, Mohammad Sidik Akif Mahajar, confirmed on Tuesday (July 4) that the order was conveyed verbally on June 24 and […]
A total of 76,352 people have applied for a Schengen Visa in India throughout 2022, taking the total amount of expenses for India’s Schengen visa application fees to more than Rs 54.4 crore. The Mumbai consulate recorded the highest amount spent on visa application fees, reaching a total of Rs 40 crore, as reported by […]
When it comes to international travel, obtaining the appropriate visa is essential. For individuals planning to visit the vibrant and multicultural city-state of Singapore, having a properly formatted visa photo is a crucial step in the application process. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the necessary requirements and provide step-by-step instructions on […]
Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks about the experience of racism he faced while growing up in the United Kingdom during his special appearance at the Ashes Test match between England and Australia, held at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. On the fourth day of the second Ashes Test on Saturday, he was interviewed on […]
Brand Narendra Modi may have been further amplified, following the Indian Prime Minister’s recent visit to the US. On the final day of his Washington trip, India’s PM met with eminent US and Indian technology executives, including Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, Google’s Sunder Pichai, and Apple’s Tim Cook Google’s Sunder Pichai among others to keep the […]
New Delhi: Elon Musk has tweeted about drastically limiting the number of tweets people can read. This update comes as Platformer reports that Twitter has refused to pay its Google Cloud bills, leading to questions on how its trust and safety teams could be compromised. Musk, who is the CTO and owner of Twitter, said on Saturday that the […]
There has been a sharp spike in unlawful border crossings since 2022. Vibes of India has been reporting in this space how the smuggling of migrants is ruining lives (read the sad end of the Dingucha family that froze to death). Also Read: Dingucha Tragedy: Close Family Member Facilitated Patels’ Ill-Fated Journey To US Illicit travel agents […]
New Delhi: Sabrina Siddiqui, the White House correspondent of the Wall Street Journal who asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi a question on alleged discrimination of minorities in India during his visit to the US, came under a targeted attack from pro-Hindutva social media users, particularly on Twitter. The online attack on Siddiqui, highlighting her Muslim heritage and connections […]
Renowned Afro-American Hollywood actress and singer Mary Millben enthralled the audience during the official State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with her rendition of India’s national anthem Jana Gana Mana. The event, hosted by the United States Indian Community Foundation (USICF) at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington DC showcased […]
Even in the US, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a taste of Gujarat and literally so. In the bustling city of New York, where cultures and cuisines from around the world converge, Komal Patel gave India’s PM a memory to cherish. New York’s Palace Hotel hosted Narendra Modi during his visit to the city […]
Are you considering a move? Here are the top 11 most livable cities in the world for 2023, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index. Whether you’re a digital nomad seeking your next destination or simply looking for a fresh start, these cities offer great living conditions. The EIU evaluates cities based […]
After being accused of “armed rebellion” by the Kremlin, the leader of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group has vowed to “go all the way” to topple Russia’s military leadership. Yevgeny Prigozhin confirmed that his Wagner fighters had crossed the border from Ukraine into Russia, entering the city of Rostov-on-Don. Prigozhin stated that his forces would destroy […]
The United States government officials have said that H-1B visa holders could soon renew their visas within the country. Almost 73% of H-1B visa holders as of 2022 are Indian citizens and the remarks by US officials come as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his first state visit to the country. “… The United States […]
