<p>The world has already seen musical chairs and several people have also seemed to like them. But have you ever come across musical stairs? &nbsp;</p>

<p>Well, if not, they are actually present at a subway station in Stockholm. &nbsp;</p>

<p>What is unique about them is that they have become a great idea to encourage people to choose stairs over escalators. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In today’s fast-paced life, people are always rushing for different things and seldom take stairs. In this scenario, health takes a back seat. It can lead to several health concerns later. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>To fix this issue, an ad agency DD Stockholm and Volkswagen Sweden conducted an experiment at the location, which has turned out to be a success. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>A video clip of the ‘Piano Staircase’ experiment has gone viral on social media. In it, people can be seen choosing the 'piano stairs' over the escalator at the station in Stockholm. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The idea of the creators of these stairs to make mundane things like taking stairs fun has worked well. It may also inspire others to come up with something similar as people seemed to have liked it and are changing their behaviour.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 66% more people, who passed from the location, took the piano stairs in comparison to people going for the escalator, the creators&nbsp;found. &nbsp;</p>

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The world has already seen musical chairs and several people have also seemed to like them. But have you ever come across musical stairs? Well, if not, they are actually present at a subway station in Stockholm.

The world has already seen musical chairs and several people have also seemed to like them. But have you ever come across musical stairs? Well, if not, they are actually present at a subway station in Stockholm. What is unique about them is that they have become a great idea to encourage people to choose stairs over escalators. Also Read: Warning! 453-kg great white shark 'Ironbound' sighted off coast of New Jersey in US In today’s fast-paced life, people are always rushing for different things and seldom take stairs. In this scenario, health takes a back seat. It can lead to several health concerns later. To fix this issue, an ad agency DD Stockholm and Volkswagen Sweden conducted an experiment at the location, which has turned out to be a success. Fabulous 👏pic.twitter.com/NkWumQeteL — Figen (@TheFigen) May 8, 2022 × A video clip of the ‘Piano Staircase’ experiment has gone viral on social media. In it, people can be seen choosing the 'piano stairs' over the escalator at the station in Stockholm. Watch: Nationalist party wins for the first time in Northern Ireland, 'New Era' begins × The idea of the creators of these stairs to make mundane things like taking stairs fun has worked well. It may also inspire others to come up with something similar as people seemed to have liked it and are changing their behaviour. Around 66% more people, who passed from the location, took the piano stairs in comparison to people going for the escalator, the creators found. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

Taking stairs is now fun! ‘Piano Staircase’ experiment works, wins hearts. Find out what it is

<p>A great white shark, which is around 453 kilograms (1,000-pound) in size, has been spotted recently in the US. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The migrating shark, which has been nicknamed by researchers as 'Ironbound', was found off the coast of New Jersey on April 28. It was given this name as the shark was caught for the first time near West Ironbound Island, Nova Scotia. After being caught, it was also&nbsp;tagged in 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 12.4-foot-long (3.7 meters) marine animal seems to have been looking for rich fishing grounds. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Mating season is over, we think, and Ironbound is on his way north to get into some good feeding ground and bulk up again for the next year," Bob Hueter, chief scientist, Ocearch, told CNN. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The organisation, Ocearch, tracks great white sharks or Carcharodon carcharias by tagging them to understand their migrations. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A SPOT tag is a harmless device, which is attached to the dorsal fin of the shark. It relays its location to a global positioning device (GPS) satellite and falls off after a few years.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since it was first tagged, Ironbound seems to have traveled around 13,000 miles (20,921 kilometers). &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Ocearch data, it was located much farther out in the Atlantic Ocean on May 3. &nbsp;</p>

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A great white shark, which is around 453 kilograms (1,000-pound) in size, has been spotted recently in the US. The migrating shark, which has been nicknamed by researchers as 'Ironbound', was found off the coast of New Jersey on April 28.

A great white shark, which is around 453 kilograms (1,000-pound) in size, has been spotted recently in the US. The migrating shark, which has been nicknamed by researchers as 'Ironbound', was found off the coast of New Jersey on April 28. It was given this name as the shark was caught for the first time near West Ironbound Island, Nova Scotia. After being caught, it was also tagged in 2019. The 12.4-foot-long (3.7 meters) marine animal seems to have been looking for rich fishing grounds. Also Read: Catch a glimpse! Rare deep-sea fish found in Monterey Bay, US by experts "Mating season is over, we think, and Ironbound is on his way north to get into some good feeding ground and bulk up again for the next year," Bob Hueter, chief scientist, Ocearch, told CNN. The organisation, Ocearch, tracks great white sharks or Carcharodon carcharias by tagging them to understand their migrations. Watch: Receding ice poses threat to Polar Bears, Norwegian Polar institute raises alarm × A SPOT tag is a harmless device, which is attached to the dorsal fin of the shark. It relays its location to a global positioning device (GPS) satellite and falls off after a few years. Since it was first tagged, Ironbound seems to have traveled around 13,000 miles (20,921 kilometers). According to Ocearch data, it was located much farther out in the Atlantic Ocean on May 3. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

Warning! 453-kg great white shark 'Ironbound' sighted off coast of New Jersey in US

<p>A rare deep-sea fish, which has been named after a mythical creature, has been found by experts in the US, media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The fish, which is called highfin dragonfish (Bathophilus flemingi), was spotted during an expedition in Monterey Bay, California state of the US, recently by marine biologists. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It is a special discovery as this species is the rarest of all dragonfish. It has been spotted only a few times by scientists till now. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This highfin dragonfish has been found at a depth of 980 feet (300 meters) in Monterey Bay, a report by Live Science said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"They are just amazing animals, and part of what is appealing is that color pattern," Bruce Robison, senior scientist with Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) told Live Science. He is also the research lead for the team, which made the discovery. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The researchers with the MBARI have been scouring the depths of the bay for three decades with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This fish was discovered by Robison and a team of researchers during a week-long expedition on the research vehicle (RV) Western Flyer. &nbsp;</p>

<p>During a short time at sea, the team also conducted several experiments and observations. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>This fish uses a unique type of camouflage and hunts like an ambush predator. It’s prey gets lured by the dragonfish with the help of a bioluminescent filament extending from its chin. "It uses that to attract prey that see the spot of glowing light and get drawn to it because they think it's something small enough that they can eat," Robison added. When the prey approaches close, the dragonfish's wide jaws attack it. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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A rare deep-sea fish, which has been named after a mythical creature, has been found by experts in the US, media reports said. The fish, which is called highfin dragonfish (Bathophilus flemingi), was spotted during an expedition in Monterey Bay, California state of the US, recently by marine biologists. It is a special discovery as this species is the rarest of all dragonfish. It has been spotted only a few times by scientists till now. Also Read | Revisiting prehistoric era: Fossils of 3 ichthyosaurs including giant tooth found in Swiss Alps, says study This highfin dragonfish has been found at a depth of 980 feet (300 meters) in Monterey Bay, a report by Live Science said. A remarkable sighting in the deep sea! Dragonfish lurk in the dark depths. 🐉🐟🖤 #FreshFromTheDeep pic.twitter.com/2uODqB5vwS — MBARI (@MBARI_News) May 3, 2022 × "They are just amazing animals, and part of what is appealing is that color pattern," Bruce Robison, senior scientist with Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) told Live Science. He is also the research lead for the team, which made the discovery. The researchers with the MBARI have been scouring the depths of the bay for three decades with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Watch | Decoding UFOs: What do we know about ‘flying saucers’? This fish was discovered by Robison and a team of researchers during a week-long expedition on the research vehicle (RV) Western Flyer. During a short time at sea, the team also conducted several experiments and observations. This fish uses a unique type of camouflage and hunts like an ambush predator. It’s prey gets lured by the dragonfish with the help of a bioluminescent filament extending from its chin. "It uses that to attract prey that see the spot of glowing light and get drawn to it because they think it's something small enough that they can eat," Robison added. When the prey approaches close, the dragonfish's wide jaws attack it. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>To get your day started, here are some stories.</p>

<p>Why we are celebrating Europe Day, says EU chief while criticising Russia over Ukraine war.&nbsp;Chinese armed forces hold another round of drills near Taiwan, said PLA.&nbsp;Early voting began&nbsp;in Australia election with opposition ahead in polls.&nbsp;IS affiliate claimed responsibility for ‘deadliest’ attack on Egyptian forces.&nbsp;U2's Bono holds 'freedom' concert in Kyiv metro amid Russian invasion.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-we-are-celebrating-europe-day-eu-chief-criticises-russia-over-ukraine-conflict-477478"><strong>Why we are celebrating Europe Day: EU chief criticises Russia over Ukraine war</strong></a></p>

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<p>EU leader Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday that Europe stands behind Ukraine, slamming Russia for waging a "atrocious war" and directing "senseless aggression" in the nation, which has suffered massive damage and continues to do so.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-it-preparation-for-war-chinese-armed-forces-hold-another-round-of-drills-near-taiwan-says-pla-477472"><strong>Chinese armed forces hold another round of drills near Taiwan, says PLA &nbsp;</strong></a></p>

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<p>Another round of drills has been held by Chinese armed forces near Taiwan, the People`s Liberation Army said on Monday. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/early-voting-begins-in-australia-election-with-opposition-ahead-in-polls-477466"><strong>Early voting begins in Australia election with opposition ahead in polls</strong></a></p>

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<p>Early voting began in Australia on Monday two weeks ahead of election day, with surveys showing the opposition centre-left Labor Party extending its lead and Prime Minister Scott Morrison suffering a fall in his approval rating.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/islamic-state-affiliate-claims-responsibility-for-deadliest-attack-on-egyptian-security-forces-477481"><strong>IS affiliate claims responsibility for ‘deadliest’ attack on Egyptian forces</strong></a></p>

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<p>The responsibility for an attack, which killed at least 11 soldiers at a water pumping station located in the east of the Suez Canal, has been claimed by an Islamic State affiliate in Egypt, media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-u2s-bono-gives-freedom-concert-in-kyiv-metro-amid-russian-invasion-477474">U2's Bono gives 'freedom' concert in Kyiv metro amid Russian invasion</a></strong></p>

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<p>Irish rock group U2`s frontman Bono and his bandmate The Edge performed a 40-minute concert in a metro station in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday and praised Ukrainians fighting for their freedom from Russia.</p>

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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;No end to political turmoil in Sri Lanka, PM Mahinda Rajapaksa under pressure to resign</strong></p>

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To get your day started, here are some stories. Why we are celebrating Europe Day, says EU chief while criticising Russia over Ukraine war. Chinese armed forces hold another round of drills near Taiwan, said PLA.

To get your day started, here are some stories. Why we are celebrating Europe Day, says EU chief while criticising Russia over Ukraine war. Chinese armed forces hold another round of drills near Taiwan, said PLA. Early voting began in Australia election with opposition ahead in polls. IS affiliate claimed responsibility for ‘deadliest’ attack on Egyptian forces. U2's Bono holds 'freedom' concert in Kyiv metro amid Russian invasion. Why we are celebrating Europe Day: EU chief criticises Russia over Ukraine war EU leader Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday that Europe stands behind Ukraine, slamming Russia for waging a "atrocious war" and directing "senseless aggression" in the nation, which has suffered massive damage and continues to do so. Chinese armed forces hold another round of drills near Taiwan, says PLA Another round of drills has been held by Chinese armed forces near Taiwan, the People`s Liberation Army said on Monday. Early voting begins in Australia election with opposition ahead in polls Early voting began in Australia on Monday two weeks ahead of election day, with surveys showing the opposition centre-left Labor Party extending its lead and Prime Minister Scott Morrison suffering a fall in his approval rating. IS affiliate claims responsibility for ‘deadliest’ attack on Egyptian forces The responsibility for an attack, which killed at least 11 soldiers at a water pumping station located in the east of the Suez Canal, has been claimed by an Islamic State affiliate in Egypt, media reports said. U2's Bono gives 'freedom' concert in Kyiv metro amid Russian invasion Irish rock group U2`s frontman Bono and his bandmate The Edge performed a 40-minute concert in a metro station in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday and praised Ukrainians fighting for their freedom from Russia. Watch: No end to political turmoil in Sri Lanka, PM Mahinda Rajapaksa under pressure to resign ×

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<p>The responsibility for an attack, which killed at least 11 soldiers at a water pumping station located in the east of the Suez Canal, has been claimed by an Islamic State affiliate in Egypt, media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack, where militants targeted troops at a checkpoint of the pumping facility, had taken place in Qantara town, Ismailia province of the country. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In recent years, it seems to be one of the deadliest attacks on security forces in Egypt. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eleven-egyptian-troops-killed-in-terrorist-attack-says-army-477231" hreflang="en">Eleven Egyptian troops killed in 'terrorist attack', says army</a></strong></p>

<p>Five other soldiers were also wounded in the attack on Saturday, as per the Egyptian military. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Separate funerals, which were attended by thousands of people, were held for the dead soldiers on Sunday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement released on Telegram, the claim was made by the extremist group through its Aamaq news agency on Sunday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, security forces had said that they were "continuing to chase the terrorists and surround them in an isolated area of the Sinai". &nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Facebook, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that these terrorist operations will not be able to defeat the determination of the country and the army to continue uprooting terrorism. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The US had also condemned the "terrorist attack in the Sinai targeting members of the Egyptian military." &nbsp;</p>

<p>"For decades, the United States has been and remains Egypt's strong partner in confronting terrorism in the region," said State Department spokesman Ned Price in a statement. &nbsp;</p>

<p>For more than a decade, Sinai Peninsula in Egypt has been gripped by an armed insurgency. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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The responsibility for an attack, which killed at least 11 soldiers at a water pumping station located in the east of the Suez Canal, has been claimed by an Islamic State affiliate in Egypt, media reports said.

The responsibility for an attack, which killed at least 11 soldiers at a water pumping station located in the east of the Suez Canal, has been claimed by an Islamic State affiliate in Egypt, media reports said. The attack, where militants targeted troops at a checkpoint of the pumping facility, had taken place in Qantara town, Ismailia province of the country. In recent years, it seems to be one of the deadliest attacks on security forces in Egypt. Also Read: Eleven Egyptian troops killed in 'terrorist attack', says army Five other soldiers were also wounded in the attack on Saturday, as per the Egyptian military. Separate funerals, which were attended by thousands of people, were held for the dead soldiers on Sunday. In a statement released on Telegram, the claim was made by the extremist group through its Aamaq news agency on Sunday. Earlier, security forces had said that they were "continuing to chase the terrorists and surround them in an isolated area of the Sinai". Watch: Egypt Okays Indian Wheat; Envoy Wael says, "Interested in building relations" | WION Exclusive × On Facebook, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that these terrorist operations will not be able to defeat the determination of the country and the army to continue uprooting terrorism. The US had also condemned the "terrorist attack in the Sinai targeting members of the Egyptian military." "For decades, the United States has been and remains Egypt's strong partner in confronting terrorism in the region," said State Department spokesman Ned Price in a statement. For more than a decade, Sinai Peninsula in Egypt has been gripped by an armed insurgency. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Another round of drills has been held by Chinese armed forces near Taiwan, the People`s Liberation Army said on Monday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The drills were carried out to improve joint combat operations last week, a news report said citing the army. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as there have been several speculations of a Chinese attack on Taiwan after it has increased activity near the island it claims. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>For the last two years, Taiwan has also complained about the rise in the Chinese military activities nearby. Mostly, these activities have been held in the southern and southwestern part of the air defence identification zone&nbsp;or ADIZ of island. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday, Taiwan's air force was put into action after 18 Chinese aircraft had entered its air defence zone. Incursions were also witnessed on Saturday and Sunday. However, no shots were fired. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army said that naval and air force assets held drills near east and southwest of Taiwan from Friday to Sunday. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Seoul joins NATO's cyber defence unit, China terms the move as 'provocation'</strong></p>

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<p>Without elaboration, it said the exercises were held to "further test and improve the joint combat capability of multiple services and arms." &nbsp;</p>

<p>The equipment involved in the drills included fighters, bombers and anti-submarine aircraft, Defence Ministry of Taiwan said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Another round of drills has been held by Chinese armed forces near Taiwan, the People`s Liberation Army said on Monday. The drills were carried out to improve joint combat operations last week, a news report said citing the army.

Another round of drills has been held by Chinese armed forces near Taiwan, the People`s Liberation Army said on Monday. The drills were carried out to improve joint combat operations last week, a news report said citing the army. This comes as there have been several speculations of a Chinese attack on Taiwan after it has increased activity near the island it claims. Also Read: China appoints new Hong Kong leader: Who is John Lee? For the last two years, Taiwan has also complained about the rise in the Chinese military activities nearby. Mostly, these activities have been held in the southern and southwestern part of the air defence identification zone or ADIZ of island. On Friday, Taiwan's air force was put into action after 18 Chinese aircraft had entered its air defence zone. Incursions were also witnessed on Saturday and Sunday. However, no shots were fired. In a statement, Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army said that naval and air force assets held drills near east and southwest of Taiwan from Friday to Sunday. Watch: Seoul joins NATO's cyber defence unit, China terms the move as 'provocation' × Without elaboration, it said the exercises were held to "further test and improve the joint combat capability of multiple services and arms." The equipment involved in the drills included fighters, bombers and anti-submarine aircraft, Defence Ministry of Taiwan said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

Is it preparation for war? Chinese armed forces hold another round of drills near Taiwan, says PLA

<p>Nowadays, several people have heard about black holes. But has anyone heard a black hole till now? &nbsp;</p>

<p>Sounds confusing? Well, it isn’t as we are talking about the type of sound a black hole makes. &nbsp;</p>

<p>To help us get to know how a black hole sounds like, NASA has successfully remixed it. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-unravel-the-mystery-what-are-solar-flares-477082" hreflang="en">In Pics | Unravel the mystery: What are solar flares?</a></strong></p>

<p>The sound was originally captured in the Perseus Galaxy. It was done by the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which is already known for "sonifications" or reproductions of galactic data into sounds. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, humans can hear the sound of the black hole forever. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Since 2003, the Perseus Galaxy has been known to have a noise-making black hole at its centre. At the time of discovery of this black hole, scientists had observed it for 53 hours. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the observatory, the "copious amounts of gas" in this galaxy act&nbsp;like a medium needed for sound waves to travel on. It also somehow proves that space isn't a complete vacuum. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>This noise was around 57 to 58 octaves lower than middle C and at about a B flat. &nbsp;</p>

<p>To make it hearable for humans, the note was scaled upwards around 144 quadrillion and 288 quadrillion times by the scientists at the observatory. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Nowadays, several people have heard about black holes. But has anyone heard a black hole till now? Sounds confusing? Well, it isn’t as we are talking about the type of sound a black hole makes.

Nowadays, several people have heard about black holes. But has anyone heard a black hole till now? Sounds confusing? Well, it isn’t as we are talking about the type of sound a black hole makes. To help us get to know how a black hole sounds like, NASA has successfully remixed it. Also Read: In Pics | Unravel the mystery: What are solar flares? The sound was originally captured in the Perseus Galaxy. It was done by the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which is already known for "sonifications" or reproductions of galactic data into sounds. Now, humans can hear the sound of the black hole forever. If a black hole erupts in space and no one is around to observe it, does it make a sound? Not to worry; the @ChandraXray Observatory is here with new #BlackHoleWeek sonifications from galaxy clusters far, far away. Listen: https://t.co/yGu0RuP7TX pic.twitter.com/6rAgJafmAa — NASA (@NASA) May 5, 2022 × Since 2003, the Perseus Galaxy has been known to have a noise-making black hole at its centre. At the time of discovery of this black hole, scientists had observed it for 53 hours. Watch | Decoding UFOs: What do we know about ‘flying saucers’? According to the observatory, the "copious amounts of gas" in this galaxy act like a medium needed for sound waves to travel on. It also somehow proves that space isn't a complete vacuum. This noise was around 57 to 58 octaves lower than middle C and at about a B flat. To make it hearable for humans, the note was scaled upwards around 144 quadrillion and 288 quadrillion times by the scientists at the observatory. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In a video clip being circulated on social media, State Representative Susan DeLemus could be seen losing cool and calling protesters of pro-abortion rights “murderers”. &nbsp;</p>

<p>DeLemus, who is from Republican Party and represents Rochester, kept screaming and saying, "You’re a murderer", to the protesters. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened on the steps of the New Hampshire Statehouse on Thursday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The lawmaker also called herself a “murderer”. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The US is already boiling over the issue. To raise their concerns to officials for advocating to uphold legal abortion access, many protesters had assembled outside New Hampshire Statehouse. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Firstly, protesters started shouting “shame on you” when lawmakers were present at the statehouse. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon, DeLemus lost her cool and pointed finger at the protesters and started screaming “Shame on you, shame on all of you. Shame on you, killing babies.” The crowd also repeatedly screaming “You’re a murderer!” &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Finally, DeLemus also shouted, “I murdered my own baby!” She referred to an abortion, which she had undergone decades ago. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the past, she has also publicly declared her regret about it. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2012, DeLemus had shared about an abortion she had gone through when a bill was up for discussion, AP reported. &nbsp;</p>

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In a video clip being circulated on social media, State Representative Susan DeLemus could be seen losing cool and calling protesters of pro-abortion rights “murderers”.

In a video clip being circulated on social media, State Representative Susan DeLemus could be seen losing cool and calling protesters of pro-abortion rights “murderers”. DeLemus, who is from Republican Party and represents Rochester, kept screaming and saying, "You’re a murderer", to the protesters. The incident happened on the steps of the New Hampshire Statehouse on Thursday. The lawmaker also called herself a “murderer”. Also Read: US activists fear rolling back abortion rights can act as threat to gay marriage The US is already boiling over the issue. To raise their concerns to officials for advocating to uphold legal abortion access, many protesters had assembled outside New Hampshire Statehouse. Nothing quite like the tact and grace of an @NHGOP State Rep on the steps of the people's house. Say hello to @SusanDeLemus engaging peaceful protestors this morning. #NHPolitics pic.twitter.com/dtEW7o6dsL — Colin Booth (@ColinGBooth) May 5, 2022 × Firstly, protesters started shouting “shame on you” when lawmakers were present at the statehouse. Soon, DeLemus lost her cool and pointed finger at the protesters and started screaming “Shame on you, shame on all of you. Shame on you, killing babies.” The crowd also repeatedly screaming “You’re a murderer!” Watch: Abortion & Burqa Debate: Is US really a champion of Women rights? × Finally, DeLemus also shouted, “I murdered my own baby!” She referred to an abortion, which she had undergone decades ago. In the past, she has also publicly declared her regret about it. In 2012, DeLemus had shared about an abortion she had gone through when a bill was up for discussion, AP reported. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Sri Lankan energy companies said on Monday they were running low on stocks of liquid petroleum gas mainly used in cooking, as shortages of foreign exchange put renewed pressure on the island nation.</p>

<p>Hit hard by the pandemic, rising oil prices and tax cuts by the populist government of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka has as little as $50 million of useable foreign reserves, Finance Minister Ali Sabry said last week.</p>

<p>Shortages of fuel, which is mostly imported, food and medicines have led to more than a month of mostly peaceful anti-government protests, although Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency for the second time in five weeks on Friday.</p>

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<p>State-run Litro Gas chairman Vijitha Herath told Reuters Sri Lanka's foreign exchange crisis was causing a severe gas shortage with the company struggling to find adequate dollars for payments.</p>

<p>"With the involvement of the President we will get $7 million from the central bank to pay for a 3,500 metric tonne (MT) shipment, which is expected to arrive on Tuesday," he said.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka needs minimum 40,000 MT a month for gas, which at current prices costs about $40m.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Sources: Mahinda Rajapaksa asked to step down</strong></p>

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<p>Long queues for cooking gas seen in recent days have frequently turned into impromptu protests as frustrated consumers block roads.</p>

<p>The second player in Sri Lanka's duopoly, Laugfs Gas, has less than 2000 MT of gas, which has been reserved for industries and hospitals. The company is also struggling to find dollars and is currently in talks to use its overseas assets to open letters of credit.</p>

<p>"We are a bankrupt nation. Banks don't have sufficient dollars for us to open lines of credit and we cannot go to the black market. We are struggling to keep our businesses afloat," Laugfs chairman W.H.K Wegapitiya said.</p>

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<p>He estimated it would take at least another week for the company to secure a gas shipment.</p>

<p>On Monday, several hundred ruling party supporters rallied outside the official residence of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, after reports in local media saying he may step down to alleviate pressure on the president, who is his younger brother.</p>

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<p>"Whose power? Mahinda's power!" they shouted as the compound gates swung open to allow them inside.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka has approached the International Monetary Fund for a bailout, and will begin a virtual summit on Monday with officials from the multilateral lender aimed at securing emergency assistance.</p>


Sri Lankan energy companies said on Monday they were running low on stocks of liquid petroleum gas mainly used in cooking, as shortages of foreign exchange put renewed pressure on the island nation.

Sri Lankan energy companies said on Monday they were running low on stocks of liquid petroleum gas mainly used in cooking, as shortages of foreign exchange put renewed pressure on the island nation. Hit hard by the pandemic, rising oil prices and tax cuts by the populist government of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka has as little as $50 million of useable foreign reserves, Finance Minister Ali Sabry said last week. Shortages of fuel, which is mostly imported, food and medicines have led to more than a month of mostly peaceful anti-government protests, although Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency for the second time in five weeks on Friday. Also read | Sri Lanka crisis: EU to provide humanitarian funding; Bangladesh provides medical supplies State-run Litro Gas chairman Vijitha Herath told Reuters Sri Lanka's foreign exchange crisis was causing a severe gas shortage with the company struggling to find adequate dollars for payments. "With the involvement of the President we will get $7 million from the central bank to pay for a 3,500 metric tonne (MT) shipment, which is expected to arrive on Tuesday," he said. Sri Lanka needs minimum 40,000 MT a month for gas, which at current prices costs about $40m. Watch | Gravitas: Sources: Mahinda Rajapaksa asked to step down Long queues for cooking gas seen in recent days have frequently turned into impromptu protests as frustrated consumers block roads. The second player in Sri Lanka's duopoly, Laugfs Gas, has less than 2000 MT of gas, which has been reserved for industries and hospitals. The company is also struggling to find dollars and is currently in talks to use its overseas assets to open letters of credit. "We are a bankrupt nation. Banks don't have sufficient dollars for us to open lines of credit and we cannot go to the black market. We are struggling to keep our businesses afloat," Laugfs chairman W.H.K Wegapitiya said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: He estimated it would take at least another week for the company to secure a gas shipment. On Monday, several hundred ruling party supporters rallied outside the official residence of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, after reports in local media saying he may step down to alleviate pressure on the president, who is his younger brother. Also read | Bar Association of Sri Lanka expresses 'grave concern' on the state of emergency "Whose power? Mahinda's power!" they shouted as the compound gates swung open to allow them inside. Sri Lanka has approached the International Monetary Fund for a bailout, and will begin a virtual summit on Monday with officials from the multilateral lender aimed at securing emergency assistance.

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<p>A 6.3-magnitude&nbsp;earthquake struck off the coast of&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;on Monday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey, with buildings in capital Taipei sent swaying.</p>

<p>The offshore quake hit just before 2:30 pm (0630 GMT) at a depth of 27 kilometres (17 miles), about 70 kilometres southwest of Yonakuni, a Japanese island not far from&nbsp;Taiwan, according to the USGS report.</p>

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<p>Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said the shake, the fifth this year above a magnitude of 6.0, was felt across the island, though there were no immediate reports of damage.</p>

<p>"Hope everyone is safe... there could be some aftershocks and please be cautious," New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi posted on Facebook.</p>

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<p>The Japan Meteorological Agency estimated the tremor at a magnitude of 6.6 and said it may prompt minor sea-level fluctuations, but has not issued a tsunami warning.</p>

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<p>Taiwan&nbsp;and the surrounding area are regularly hit by earthquakes due to the nearby junction of two tectonic plates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In March, a 6.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off&nbsp;Taiwan's eastern coast rattled buildings and roused people from sleep, leaving one injured and collapsing a half-constructed bridge in the island's east.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwans-premier-su-tseng-chang-slams-chinas-cruel-coronavirus-lockdowns-475392">Taiwan's Premier Su Tseng-chang slams China's 'cruel' coronavirus lockdowns</a></strong></p>

<p>Earthquakes of 6.0 or more can prove deadly, although much depends on where they strike and at what depth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taiwan&nbsp;experienced a quake of a similar magnitude in January when a 6.2 tremor hit the east coast. There was no widespread damage or injuries.</p>


A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan on Monday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey, with buildings in capital Taipei sent swaying.

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan on Monday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey, with buildings in capital Taipei sent swaying. The offshore quake hit just before 2:30 pm (0630 GMT) at a depth of 27 kilometres (17 miles), about 70 kilometres southwest of Yonakuni, a Japanese island not far from Taiwan, according to the USGS report. Also read | 'Don't try anything stupid against Taiwan': Hacker group Anonymous warns China Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said the shake, the fifth this year above a magnitude of 6.0, was felt across the island, though there were no immediate reports of damage. "Hope everyone is safe... there could be some aftershocks and please be cautious," New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi posted on Facebook. Watch | US-UK first high-level talks on Taiwan The Japan Meteorological Agency estimated the tremor at a magnitude of 6.6 and said it may prompt minor sea-level fluctuations, but has not issued a tsunami warning. WATCH WION LIVE HERE Taiwan and the surrounding area are regularly hit by earthquakes due to the nearby junction of two tectonic plates. In March, a 6.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off Taiwan's eastern coast rattled buildings and roused people from sleep, leaving one injured and collapsing a half-constructed bridge in the island's east. Also read | Taiwan's Premier Su Tseng-chang slams China's 'cruel' coronavirus lockdowns Earthquakes of 6.0 or more can prove deadly, although much depends on where they strike and at what depth. Taiwan experienced a quake of a similar magnitude in January when a 6.2 tremor hit the east coast. There was no widespread damage or injuries.

6.3-magnitude quake strikes off Taiwan's coast

<p>Sri Lankan police imposed a curfew on Monday after clashes between rival political camps, as anger builds over the island’s worst economic crisis since independence.</p>

<p>Months of blackouts and dire shortages of food, fuel and medicines have caused widespread suffering across the South Asian island and weeks of overwhelmingly peaceful anti-government protests.</p>

<p>At least 20 people were injured in the violence in central Colombo, according to officials. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rajapaksa loyalists armed with sticks and clubs attacked unarmed protesters who have been camping outside President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's office since April 9, AFP reporters said.</p>

<p>Police fired tear gas and water cannon on the government supporters who breached police lines to smash tents and other structures set up by anti-government protesters.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the president's brother, urged "our general public to exercise restraint &amp; remember that violence only begets violence.</p>

<p>"The economic crisis we're in needs an economic solution which this administration is committed to resolving," he tweeted.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Sources: Mahinda Rajapaksa asked to step down</strong></p>

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<p>On Friday, the government imposed a state of emergency granting the military sweeping powers to arrest and detain people after trade unions brought the country to a virtual standstill hoping to pressure the Rajapaksas to step down.</p>

<p>The defence ministry said in a statement on Sunday that anti-government demonstrators were behaving in a "provocative and threatening manner" and disrupting essential services.</p>

<p>Unions said they would stage daily protests from Monday to pressure the government to revoke the emergency.</p>

<p>Union leader Ravi Kumudesh said they will mobilise both state and private sector workers to storm the national parliament when it opens its next session on May 17.</p>

<p>"What we want is for the president and his family to go," Kumudesh said in a statement.</p>

<p>President Rajapaksa has not been seen in public since tens of thousands attempted to storm his private residence in Colombo on March 31.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Official sources say the president may ask his brother Mahinda to stand down in an effort to clear the way for a unity government to navigate Sri Lanka through the crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the country's largest opposition party has already said it will not join any government helmed by a member of the Rajapaksa clan.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka's crisis began after the coronavirus pandemic hammered vital income from tourism and remittances.</p>

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<p>This left it short of foreign currency needed to pay off its debt, forcing the government to ban the imports of many goods.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This in turn has led to severe shortages, runaway inflation and lengthy power blackouts.</p>

<p>In April, the country announced it was defaulting on its $51 billion foreign debt.</p>


Sri Lankan police imposed a curfew on Monday after clashes between rival political camps, as anger builds over the island’s worst economic crisis since independence.

Sri Lankan police imposed a curfew on Monday after clashes between rival political camps, as anger builds over the island’s worst economic crisis since independence. Months of blackouts and dire shortages of food, fuel and medicines have caused widespread suffering across the South Asian island and weeks of overwhelmingly peaceful anti-government protests. At least 20 people were injured in the violence in central Colombo, according to officials. Also read | Bar Association of Sri Lanka expresses 'grave concern' on the state of emergency Rajapaksa loyalists armed with sticks and clubs attacked unarmed protesters who have been camping outside President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's office since April 9, AFP reporters said. Police fired tear gas and water cannon on the government supporters who breached police lines to smash tents and other structures set up by anti-government protesters. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the president's brother, urged "our general public to exercise restraint & remember that violence only begets violence. "The economic crisis we're in needs an economic solution which this administration is committed to resolving," he tweeted. Watch | Gravitas: Sources: Mahinda Rajapaksa asked to step down On Friday, the government imposed a state of emergency granting the military sweeping powers to arrest and detain people after trade unions brought the country to a virtual standstill hoping to pressure the Rajapaksas to step down. The defence ministry said in a statement on Sunday that anti-government demonstrators were behaving in a "provocative and threatening manner" and disrupting essential services. Unions said they would stage daily protests from Monday to pressure the government to revoke the emergency. Union leader Ravi Kumudesh said they will mobilise both state and private sector workers to storm the national parliament when it opens its next session on May 17. "What we want is for the president and his family to go," Kumudesh said in a statement. President Rajapaksa has not been seen in public since tens of thousands attempted to storm his private residence in Colombo on March 31. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: Official sources say the president may ask his brother Mahinda to stand down in an effort to clear the way for a unity government to navigate Sri Lanka through the crisis. But the country's largest opposition party has already said it will not join any government helmed by a member of the Rajapaksa clan. Sri Lanka's crisis began after the coronavirus pandemic hammered vital income from tourism and remittances. Also read | Sri Lanka crisis: EU to provide humanitarian funding; Bangladesh provides medical supplies This left it short of foreign currency needed to pay off its debt, forcing the government to ban the imports of many goods. This in turn has led to severe shortages, runaway inflation and lengthy power blackouts. In April, the country announced it was defaulting on its $51 billion foreign debt.

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<p>A day after it came to light that IndiGo barred a specially-abled child from boarding a flight at the Ranchi airport as he was in "a state of panic", Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday that no human being should have to go through this and he himself is investigating the incident.</p>

<p>As the boy was prohibited from boarding the airline's Ranchi-Hyderabad flight on Saturday, his parents, who were with him, also decided to not enter the plane.</p>

<p>The Saturday's incident came to light after other passengers posted about this incident on social media on Sunday.</p>

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<p>Commenting on one such social media post regarding this incident, Scindia on Monday said on Twitter, "There is zero tolerance towards such behaviour. No human being should have to go through this! Investigating the matter by myself, post which appropriate action will be taken."</p>

<p>DGCA chief Arun Kumar had on Sunday told PTI that the regulator has sought a report from IndiGo on this matter.</p>

<p>The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is probing this incident and it will take appropriate action, he said.</p>

<p>A passenger named Manisha Gupta had detailed this incident on LinkedIn. She said that on Saturday, at the Ranchi airport, an adolescent with special needs, was in great discomfort.</p>

<p>"The exhaustion of the drive to the airport and then the stress of security check has sent him into the throes of hunger, thirst, anxiety and confusion. His parents obviously knew how to handle his meltdown - with patience, cajoling, stern-ness, many hugs," she mentioned.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Severe turbulence hits SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Durgapur</strong></p>

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<p>By the time the boarding began, the child had been fed and given his medicines, she said.</p>

<p>He seemed ready except for some big displays of general teenage assertiveness, she noted.</p>

<p>"Then we witnessed the full display of brute authority and power. The IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) staff declared that the child would not be allowed to take the flight because he was a risk to other passengers," she mentioned.</p>

<p>"The Indigo manager also said something on lines of 'behaviours such as this, and that of drunk passengers, deems them unfit to travel'," she said.</p>

<p>The other passengers opposed him resolutely and they demanded that the child and his parents board the flight as soon as possible, she mentioned.</p>

<p>Several challenged the Indigo staff to calibrate his decision with corresponding statements in the rule book, she said.</p>

<p>"They held up their mobile phones with news articles, and Twitter posts on supreme court judgements on how no airline could discriminate against passengers with disabilities. There was a delegation of doctors that was taking the same flight. They offered to provide full support to the child and his parents, if any health episode were to occur mid-air," she noted.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>However, IndiGo staff did not change their decision of barring the child from taking the flight, she said.</p>

<p>When asked about the incident, IndiGo had on Sunday said, "In view of the safety of passengers, a specially-abled child could not board the flight with his family on May 7, as he was in a state of panic."</p>

<p>The ground staff waited for him to calm down till the last minute but to no avail, it said.</p>

<p>The airline made the family comfortable by providing them a hotel stay and they flew the next morning to their destination, it said.</p>

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<p>"We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers. IndiGo prides itself on being an inclusive organisation, be it for employees or its customers; and over 75,000 specially-abled passengers fly with IndiGo every month," it said.</p>

<p>IndiGo India's largest carrier carried 58.61 lakh passengers within the country in March, a 54.8 per cent share of the domestic market, as per the DGCA data.</p>


A day after it came to light that IndiGo barred a specially-abled child from boarding a flight at the Ranchi airport as he was in "a state of panic", Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday that no human being should have to go through this and he himself is investigating the incident.

A day after it came to light that IndiGo barred a specially-abled child from boarding a flight at the Ranchi airport as he was in "a state of panic", Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday that no human being should have to go through this and he himself is investigating the incident. As the boy was prohibited from boarding the airline's Ranchi-Hyderabad flight on Saturday, his parents, who were with him, also decided to not enter the plane. The Saturday's incident came to light after other passengers posted about this incident on social media on Sunday. Also read | IndiGo website 'hacked' by passenger after losing baggage Commenting on one such social media post regarding this incident, Scindia on Monday said on Twitter, "There is zero tolerance towards such behaviour. No human being should have to go through this! Investigating the matter by myself, post which appropriate action will be taken." DGCA chief Arun Kumar had on Sunday told PTI that the regulator has sought a report from IndiGo on this matter. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is probing this incident and it will take appropriate action, he said. A passenger named Manisha Gupta had detailed this incident on LinkedIn. She said that on Saturday, at the Ranchi airport, an adolescent with special needs, was in great discomfort. "The exhaustion of the drive to the airport and then the stress of security check has sent him into the throes of hunger, thirst, anxiety and confusion. His parents obviously knew how to handle his meltdown - with patience, cajoling, stern-ness, many hugs," she mentioned. Watch | Gravitas: Severe turbulence hits SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Durgapur By the time the boarding began, the child had been fed and given his medicines, she said. He seemed ready except for some big displays of general teenage assertiveness, she noted. "Then we witnessed the full display of brute authority and power. The IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) staff declared that the child would not be allowed to take the flight because he was a risk to other passengers," she mentioned. "The Indigo manager also said something on lines of 'behaviours such as this, and that of drunk passengers, deems them unfit to travel'," she said. The other passengers opposed him resolutely and they demanded that the child and his parents board the flight as soon as possible, she mentioned. Several challenged the Indigo staff to calibrate his decision with corresponding statements in the rule book, she said. "They held up their mobile phones with news articles, and Twitter posts on supreme court judgements on how no airline could discriminate against passengers with disabilities. There was a delegation of doctors that was taking the same flight. They offered to provide full support to the child and his parents, if any health episode were to occur mid-air," she noted. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: However, IndiGo staff did not change their decision of barring the child from taking the flight, she said. When asked about the incident, IndiGo had on Sunday said, "In view of the safety of passengers, a specially-abled child could not board the flight with his family on May 7, as he was in a state of panic." The ground staff waited for him to calm down till the last minute but to no avail, it said. The airline made the family comfortable by providing them a hotel stay and they flew the next morning to their destination, it said. Also read | Watch | SpiceJet flight hits severe turbulence; passengers injured "We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers. IndiGo prides itself on being an inclusive organisation, be it for employees or its customers; and over 75,000 specially-abled passengers fly with IndiGo every month," it said. IndiGo India's largest carrier carried 58.61 lakh passengers within the country in March, a 54.8 per cent share of the domestic market, as per the DGCA data.

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