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With over 780 monkeypox cases found in 27 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has resolved to move quickly to halt the spread of the monkeypox virus. “And this is crucial because we are in a scenario where we can utilize public health tools for early detection,” a WHO official said, adding that preventing the […]
The Indian economy has been suffering from high inflation, rising interest rates, and a shaky recovery, just like the rest of the world. However, it does not appear to have had any impact on the country’s billionaires. In fact, they escaped with a net loss of wealth of less than a trillion dollars in 2022, […]
Canadian Poet Christy Ann Martine once said that, “The sound of your voice reminds me that the world can be a safe place.”And it was so true for London resident Margaret McCollum till she lost her husband. After he passed away she found a new way to hear his voice in all the world’s noise. […]
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has reclaimed the title of India’s and Asia’s richest man, succeeding Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani. Mukesh Ambani’s net worth has grown to $99.7 billion, according to Bloomberg Billionaire Index, while Gautam Adani’s net worth is $98.7 billion. According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, […]
Friday marks 100 days since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The sombre milestone came as Kyiv announced Moscow was now in control of a fifth of Ukrainian territory, including Crimea and parts of the Donbas seized in 2014. Since Russia’s February 24 invasion, thousands of people have been killed and millions forced to flee. On the […]
In a major relief to Hollywood star Johnny Depp, a jury awarded him more than $10 million, in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard on Wednesday, confirming his claim that Heard concocted claims that she was abused by Depp before and during their brief marriage. “My life was restored by the jury. I’m genuinely […]
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters Day 98, murmurs are growing loud about Russian president Vladimir Putin’s “ill-health.” “His health is deteriorating quickly. Putin has a severe form of rapidly progressing cancer,” the Federal Security Service (FSB) defector Boris Karpichkov reported messages he received from an unidentified Russian spy. Media across the West has been awash […]
Pakistan might sign an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in June to restore the country’s fading economy. Currently, the country is cash-strapped, and only IMF can provide the bailout package. Finance Minister Miftah Ismail informed the media about the decision. Pak has often sought international aid for its ailing economy. The conversation with […]
A Republican Party leader in the US has snubbed the idea of gun control after the deadly school shooting in Texas’ Robb Elementary. Twenty-one people, including 19 students, were killed in the Texas school shooting on Wednesday, May 25. Ever since the incident, America has been divided in its stand on open sale of arms […]
Troubles seem to be mounting for Ankiti Bose, the Indian-origin former CEO of Singapore-based fashion brand Zilingo, who was sacked from her post last week. Ankiti Bose also claims that she has been threatened with rape. “My personal images, chats, documents, and data may have all been inappropriately accessed and shared without my authorization,” she […]
Twitter shareholders have launched a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of engaging in “unlawful conduct” in order to cast doubt on his attempt to buy the social media platform. According to the lawsuit, which was filed late Wednesday in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the billionaire Tesla CEO attempted […]
Battery issues have been a major barrier to widespread adoption of electric vehicles, owing to limited mileage range and the mining of rare earth minerals. A Tesla research team, on the other hand, is working on a battery design that could last a whopping 100 years. Jeff Dahn, a world-renowned battery technology expert, works at […]
Instagram unveiled a new platform for Reels on Thursday called 1 Minute Music, which is currently only available in India. The new platform, according to the company, comprises music from 200 musicians around the country and includes a set of music tracks and films for usage on Reels and Stories. “Today’s Instagram trends are fueled […]
It is not uncommon for people to spend millions of dollars to look like celebrities or even Barbie dolls. A Japanese man, on the other hand, has spent ₹12 lakh (2 million Yen) to look like a dog. When Twitter user @toco eevee posted his photos in the new avatar, the netizen went insane. According […]
The talking point: Artificial Intelligence software can now detect emotions during sales calls or in classrooms. Alongside, this April a press release from Intel and Classroom Technologies summed up their current joint project: working on a set of artificial intelligence tools that can identify the emotions of students in virtual classrooms. Zoom too is experimenting […]
Ancient beliefs and rituals have long been associated with Europe, and one such legend is currently taking place in a Russian town. Residents of Batagay hamlet in Yakutia are warning that a ‘mouth to hell’, a portal to the underworld, has opened in Siberia. A massive 282-foot-deep crater (sinking mass) is still growing and affecting the […]
In the newest restriction on women’s freedom, Afghanistan’s Vice and Virtue Ministry has made it essential for female news anchors to hide their faces on air. Afghanistan’s new authorities are closing in on the country’s population. What began as a physical invasion and a rush to power now has implications for Afghans’ daily life, particularly […]
The pop music culture of Stolkhom has been garnering eyeballs as it’s become an overachieving hub of export growth and artistic genius. This export growth and the popularity of its music industry is happening regardless of population. Currently, Sweden has become the third-largest exporter of music in the world, just behind the US and the […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has honoured ASHA Foundation volunteers for their crucial role in providing direct healthcare facilities in rural areas. On Sunday, the WHO awarded the one million women workers for their service to India in the coronavirus pandemic. ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) is the first point of contact in rural regions […]
The Everest remains every trekker’s Muse. What was the first feat ever on May 29, 1953, has become an adventure sport calling for any seasoned climber. Also given that shorter destinations are now well mapped on lower altitudes, each trekking season leaves behind imprints of civilisation by way of litter, camp site bonfire marks and […]
