Blending ancient practices with modern science: Significance of traditional medicine centre in India

<p>In May 2020, Omar Ruiz found himself with a broken heart. “My wife told me she was no longer in love with me,” and shortly thereafter, the couple, who had been married 11 years, separated.</p>

<p>Not only was he crushed, he said, but as a marriage and family therapist, “this entire process challenged my professional identity,” said Ruiz, who is 36 and lives in Boston. “How could I help couples when my own marriage is falling apart?”</p>

<p>And so he determined that he needed to fall out of love.</p>

<p>“People say heartbreak is normal, so we shouldn’t try to fix it,” said Sandra Langeslag, an associate professor of psychological sciences at the University of Missouri-St. Louis who has studied the effects of breakups on the brain. But she points out that there are plenty of common, and even serious, diseases that we try to cure, so “why shouldn’t we try to help people with heartbreak and try to move on?”</p>

<p>Heartbreak has inspired music, poetry, visual art, ice-cream-filled listening sessions with friends and even a new hotel. And regardless of the reason — whether death, cognitive impairment, divorce or otherwise — most who experience it hope to recover and maybe even fall in love again with someone new.</p>

<p>But what if we actually had some control over the process? Can one deliberately fall out of love? Some of the science says yes.</p>

<p>“You can work on it,” said Helen E. Fisher, a biological anthropologist and senior research fellow at the Kinsey Institute in New York. She studies the anatomy of love, and in 2005 studied the brain imaging of 100 people using MRIs to pinpoint the circuitry of romantic love.</p>

<p>Fisher said she discovered that the same area of the brain associated with hunger and thirst — what is known as the ventral tegmental area, or VTA — becomes activated when you’re in love, making it “a drive, not an emotion.” This biological function makes falling out of love about as hard as trying not to feel thirsty. In other words, it’s not easy.</p>

<p>Kisha Mays, 40, who runs a business consultancy in Houston, continued to love her former boyfriend even while he was in prison. They were on and off for years, she said, and got back together for two years before he was released in October 2021. Then two months later, she said, he broke up with her.</p>

<p>“Now it is just healing, rebuilding and learning to trust again,” Mays said, noting that reiki and spiritual healing — along with throwing out all of his belongings — have helped.</p>

<p>Fisher would agree with Mays’ technique: She suggests treating the recovery process as you would an addiction, and throw out the cards, letters and keepsakes that remind you of the person. Don’t maintain contact or ask mutual friends how that person is doing. “You’re just raising the ghost,” she said.</p>

<p>Fisher, who put 17 people who had just been dumped through brain scanners, found activity in the VTA and in brain functions linked to attachment and physical pain. “Not the anxiety linked to physical pain, but physical pain,” she said.</p>

<p>Langeslag also said there is hope for the heartbroken. She ran two studies to see if people could try to make themselves feel less in love. The strategies that worked? First, it helps to think negative thoughts about the person you are trying to fall out of love with. The downside? “Thinking negatively makes you feel less in love but doesn’t make you feel any better,” Langeslag said. “Worse, actually.”</p>

<p>What then? Distraction. Think of things that make you happy other than the person you are trying to fall out of love with. This made people happier but no less in love.</p>

<p>The solution? The “one-two punch,” as Langeslag described it, or: negative thoughts about the person followed by a dose of distraction.</p>

<p>Her research found that people were able to deliberately decrease their love, but not completely banish it. The average amount of time for healed hurt feelings, according to survey data collected from her subjects, who self-reported, was six months, although the healing time depended on several factors, including how long the relationship lasted.</p>

<p>Rachelle Ramirez, a writer and editor in Portland, Oregon, can still recall a time when negative associations did the trick for her. When she was 15, she had what felt like an incurable crush on a classmate who was far less interested in her.</p>

<p>“When I say his disinterest was excruciating, it’s often seen as teen melodrama,” said Ramirez, who is now 47. “This assumption doesn’t come close to capturing the pain” she felt when thinking of him.</p>

<p>So how did Ramirez quash it? “I imagined him covered in vomit and holding dead kittens,” she said. “I know it was extreme, and I wouldn’t suggest everyone try this, but it worked for me.”</p>

<p>Some don’t buy into the notion, whether backed by science or not, that willing oneself to fall out of love is possible.</p>

<p>Bethany Cook, a clinical psychologist in Chicago who specializes in neuropsychological assessment, is wary about the notion of being able to control falling out of love.</p>

<p>“Love and affection are basic human needs. We can’t deliberately deny ourselves of it. That would be like saying we could consciously choose to stop breathing,” Cook said. “We don’t have that power, and to pretend we do is a way for the psyche to trick itself into thinking it has control, and is an unhealthy coping mechanism.</p>

<p>“Humans can fall out of love with someone, just not deliberately,” she added. “To suggest that humans deliberately act in a way that depletes a basic need runs contrary to the basic nature of what makes us human and what science tells us about our species.”</p>

<p>It took Ruiz, the marriage therapist, more than a year to successfully fall out of love. He said it took a divorce mediator to help detach from his wife more wholly, as well as immersing himself in activities with friends and family. And the help of a therapist.</p>

<p>“I thank my individual counselor for reminding me that the breakup of a marriage is a two-way street,” he said. “Both my ex-wife and I are held responsible for what happened.”</p>

<p>His therapist “also reminded me that I am human and am as vulnerable to relationship issues as any other person,” he added.</p>

<p>It helps to reframe the notion of falling in or out of love, said Damon L. Jacobs, a marriage and family therapist in New York. “Relationships are conduits for greater energy, joy and fulfillment but are not the lone source,” Jacobs said. Having this mindset, he said, may help you to embrace the pain with more grace and perspective.</p>

<p>“When things don’t work out,” he said, “we know we are still amazing, powerful, fierce, loving people who will continue to grow, love and thrive.”</p>


In May 2020, Omar Ruiz found himself with a broken heart. “My wife told me she was no longer in love with me,” and shortly thereafter, the couple, who had been married 11 years, separated.

In May 2020, Omar Ruiz found himself with a broken heart. “My wife told me she was no longer in love with me,” and shortly thereafter, the couple, who had been married 11 years, separated. Not only was he crushed, he said, but as a marriage and family therapist, “this entire process challenged my professional identity,” said Ruiz, who is 36 and lives in Boston. “How could I help couples when my own marriage is falling apart?” And so he determined that he needed to fall out of love. “People say heartbreak is normal, so we shouldn’t try to fix it,” said Sandra Langeslag, an associate professor of psychological sciences at the University of Missouri-St. Louis who has studied the effects of breakups on the brain. But she points out that there are plenty of common, and even serious, diseases that we try to cure, so “why shouldn’t we try to help people with heartbreak and try to move on?” Heartbreak has inspired music, poetry, visual art, ice-cream-filled listening sessions with friends and even a new hotel. And regardless of the reason — whether death, cognitive impairment, divorce or otherwise — most who experience it hope to recover and maybe even fall in love again with someone new. But what if we actually had some control over the process? Can one deliberately fall out of love? Some of the science says yes. “You can work on it,” said Helen E. Fisher, a biological anthropologist and senior research fellow at the Kinsey Institute in New York. She studies the anatomy of love, and in 2005 studied the brain imaging of 100 people using MRIs to pinpoint the circuitry of romantic love. Fisher said she discovered that the same area of the brain associated with hunger and thirst — what is known as the ventral tegmental area, or VTA — becomes activated when you’re in love, making it “a drive, not an emotion.” This biological function makes falling out of love about as hard as trying not to feel thirsty. In other words, it’s not easy. Kisha Mays, 40, who runs a business consultancy in Houston, continued to love her former boyfriend even while he was in prison. They were on and off for years, she said, and got back together for two years before he was released in October 2021. Then two months later, she said, he broke up with her. “Now it is just healing, rebuilding and learning to trust again,” Mays said, noting that reiki and spiritual healing — along with throwing out all of his belongings — have helped. Fisher would agree with Mays’ technique: She suggests treating the recovery process as you would an addiction, and throw out the cards, letters and keepsakes that remind you of the person. Don’t maintain contact or ask mutual friends how that person is doing. “You’re just raising the ghost,” she said. Fisher, who put 17 people who had just been dumped through brain scanners, found activity in the VTA and in brain functions linked to attachment and physical pain. “Not the anxiety linked to physical pain, but physical pain,” she said. Langeslag also said there is hope for the heartbroken. She ran two studies to see if people could try to make themselves feel less in love. The strategies that worked? First, it helps to think negative thoughts about the person you are trying to fall out of love with. The downside? “Thinking negatively makes you feel less in love but doesn’t make you feel any better,” Langeslag said. “Worse, actually.” What then? Distraction. Think of things that make you happy other than the person you are trying to fall out of love with. This made people happier but no less in love. The solution? The “one-two punch,” as Langeslag described it, or: negative thoughts about the person followed by a dose of distraction. Her research found that people were able to deliberately decrease their love, but not completely banish it. The average amount of time for healed hurt feelings, according to survey data collected from her subjects, who self-reported, was six months, although the healing time depended on several factors, including how long the relationship lasted. Rachelle Ramirez, a writer and editor in Portland, Oregon, can still recall a time when negative associations did the trick for her. When she was 15, she had what felt like an incurable crush on a classmate who was far less interested in her. “When I say his disinterest was excruciating, it’s often seen as teen melodrama,” said Ramirez, who is now 47. “This assumption doesn’t come close to capturing the pain” she felt when thinking of him. So how did Ramirez quash it? “I imagined him covered in vomit and holding dead kittens,” she said. “I know it was extreme, and I wouldn’t suggest everyone try this, but it worked for me.” Some don’t buy into the notion, whether backed by science or not, that willing oneself to fall out of love is possible. Bethany Cook, a clinical psychologist in Chicago who specializes in neuropsychological assessment, is wary about the notion of being able to control falling out of love. “Love and affection are basic human needs. We can’t deliberately deny ourselves of it. That would be like saying we could consciously choose to stop breathing,” Cook said. “We don’t have that power, and to pretend we do is a way for the psyche to trick itself into thinking it has control, and is an unhealthy coping mechanism. “Humans can fall out of love with someone, just not deliberately,” she added. “To suggest that humans deliberately act in a way that depletes a basic need runs contrary to the basic nature of what makes us human and what science tells us about our species.” It took Ruiz, the marriage therapist, more than a year to successfully fall out of love. He said it took a divorce mediator to help detach from his wife more wholly, as well as immersing himself in activities with friends and family. And the help of a therapist. “I thank my individual counselor for reminding me that the breakup of a marriage is a two-way street,” he said. “Both my ex-wife and I are held responsible for what happened.” His therapist “also reminded me that I am human and am as vulnerable to relationship issues as any other person,” he added. It helps to reframe the notion of falling in or out of love, said Damon L. Jacobs, a marriage and family therapist in New York. “Relationships are conduits for greater energy, joy and fulfillment but are not the lone source,” Jacobs said. Having this mindset, he said, may help you to embrace the pain with more grace and perspective. “When things don’t work out,” he said, “we know we are still amazing, powerful, fierce, loving people who will continue to grow, love and thrive.”

Can we fall out of love?

<p>The Philippines' ambassador to China, Jose Santiago "Chito" Sta. Romana passed away while in coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine, the country's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informed. He was 74.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From Manila to Beijing, tributes poured in for him. Media reports stated that he died in a Covid quarantine hotel in&nbsp;the eastern Chinese province&nbsp;of Anhui.</p>

<p>Media reports claimed that he attended a key diplomatic meeting with foreign ministers of both countries. but There's no official confirmation whether he had contracted Covid after the meeting that apparently happened on April 3.</p>

<p>But if reports are to be believed, he was supposed to stay at the hotel in Huangshan city as per China's quarantine rules.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wang Wenbin, China’s foreign ministry spokesman, said on Tuesday: "We are deeply grieved by the loss of a good friend and extend our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. He worked actively and industriously, making important contributions to promoting bilateral relations and friendship between our two peoples."</p>

<p>AP reported that Sta. Romana was a longtime resident of China and had been a correspondent for ABC News prior to being appointed ambassador in 2016.</p>

<p>"It is with the inconsolable grief of the Secretary and the profoundest sadness that the Department of Foreign Affairs announces the demise of Philippine Ambassador to China, His Excellency Jose Santiago ‘Chito’ Sta. Romana," the DFA said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The Department of Foreign Affairs offers its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Ambassador Chito, to our nation for its great loss. We pray for the eternal repose of his soul," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Shanghai's Covid death toll rises to 17 despite China's 'Zero-Covid' approach</strong></p>

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The Philippines' ambassador to China, Jose Santiago "Chito" Sta. Romana passed away while in coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine, the country's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informed.

The Philippines' ambassador to China, Jose Santiago "Chito" Sta. Romana passed away while in coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine, the country's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informed. He was 74. From Manila to Beijing, tributes poured in for him. Media reports stated that he died in a Covid quarantine hotel in the eastern Chinese province of Anhui. Media reports claimed that he attended a key diplomatic meeting with foreign ministers of both countries. but There's no official confirmation whether he had contracted Covid after the meeting that apparently happened on April 3. But if reports are to be believed, he was supposed to stay at the hotel in Huangshan city as per China's quarantine rules. Wang Wenbin, China’s foreign ministry spokesman, said on Tuesday: "We are deeply grieved by the loss of a good friend and extend our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. He worked actively and industriously, making important contributions to promoting bilateral relations and friendship between our two peoples." AP reported that Sta. Romana was a longtime resident of China and had been a correspondent for ABC News prior to being appointed ambassador in 2016. "It is with the inconsolable grief of the Secretary and the profoundest sadness that the Department of Foreign Affairs announces the demise of Philippine Ambassador to China, His Excellency Jose Santiago ‘Chito’ Sta. Romana," the DFA said in a statement. "The Department of Foreign Affairs offers its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Ambassador Chito, to our nation for its great loss. We pray for the eternal repose of his soul," the statement added. WATCH | Shanghai's Covid death toll rises to 17 despite China's 'Zero-Covid' approach × (With inputs from agencies)

Philippine ambassador to China dies during COVID-19 quarantine, tributes pour in

<p>Do you want to get younger? This idea surely does intrigue human beings. But is it really possible? Ageing is the natural process of becoming older. There's no way one can turn back the clock. But South Koreans might.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There's a possibility that South Korea's population may become a year younger, but just on paper. It can happen when the country's president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol succeeds in abolishing the concept of the "Korean age."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The concept of counting age in South Korea is slightly confusing because when babies are born they are considered a year old and on New Year's Day, another year is added to their age.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/breakthrough-in-search-for-aliens-what-does-a-habitable-ice-shell-on-jupiters-moon-europa-mean-472318">Breakthrough in search for aliens? What does a habitable ice shell on Jupiter's moon Europa mean?</a></strong></p>

<p>For example, a baby born in December is one year old, and just after four weeks, meaning New Year's Day, the baby would be considered to be two years old.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a press conference a few days ago, Lee Yong-ho, who is the chief of Yoon's transition team's political, judicial, and administrative subcommittee, said that they are advocating standardising the way age is counted in South Korea, Yonhap News reported. Lee further added that they want the change for practical reasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the news agency, he said, "Due to the different calculations of legal and social age, we have experienced unnecessary social and economic costs from persistent confusion and disputes over calculating age when receiving social, welfare and other administrative services or signing or interpreting various contracts."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-holoports-a-doctor-on-earth-to-iss-in-first-such-achievement-472248">NASA 'holoports' a doctor on Earth to ISS in first such achievement</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Other age counting systems in South Korea</strong></p>

<p>"Korean age" is the one, in which South Koreans become one year old at birth and another year is added to their age on the next New Year's Day. As per this system, the nine months of pregnancy, meaning the time child spends in the womb rounded up to one year — the first year of his/her life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from that, South Koreans also follow the internationally recognised system of calculating age, as per the birthdays.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the third method, babies are considered "zero years old" at birth and another year to a person's age is added on New Year's Day. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Japanese researchers develop taste-enhancing electric chopsticks</strong></p>

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Do you want to get younger? This idea surely does intrigue human beings. But is it really possible? Ageing is the natural process of becoming older. There's no way one can turn back the clock.

Do you want to get younger? This idea surely does intrigue human beings. But is it really possible? Ageing is the natural process of becoming older. There's no way one can turn back the clock. But South Koreans might. There's a possibility that South Korea's population may become a year younger, but just on paper. It can happen when the country's president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol succeeds in abolishing the concept of the "Korean age." The concept of counting age in South Korea is slightly confusing because when babies are born they are considered a year old and on New Year's Day, another year is added to their age. ALSO READ | Breakthrough in search for aliens? What does a habitable ice shell on Jupiter's moon Europa mean? For example, a baby born in December is one year old, and just after four weeks, meaning New Year's Day, the baby would be considered to be two years old. During a press conference a few days ago, Lee Yong-ho, who is the chief of Yoon's transition team's political, judicial, and administrative subcommittee, said that they are advocating standardising the way age is counted in South Korea, Yonhap News reported. Lee further added that they want the change for practical reasons. As quoted by the news agency, he said, "Due to the different calculations of legal and social age, we have experienced unnecessary social and economic costs from persistent confusion and disputes over calculating age when receiving social, welfare and other administrative services or signing or interpreting various contracts." ALSO READ | NASA 'holoports' a doctor on Earth to ISS in first such achievement Other age counting systems in South Korea "Korean age" is the one, in which South Koreans become one year old at birth and another year is added to their age on the next New Year's Day. As per this system, the nine months of pregnancy, meaning the time child spends in the womb rounded up to one year — the first year of his/her life. Apart from that, South Koreans also follow the internationally recognised system of calculating age, as per the birthdays. In the third method, babies are considered "zero years old" at birth and another year to a person's age is added on New Year's Day. WATCH | Japanese researchers develop taste-enhancing electric chopsticks ×

South Koreans to get a year younger? As strange as it sounds, it is quite possible

<p>Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday (April 19).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli, who is struggling with a poor form with the bat as compared to what he is capable of, lost his wicket to Dushmantha Chameera. Credits to a simple catch by Deepak Hooda.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A ball before, Chameera dismissed opener Anuj Rawat, who scored four runs before KL Rahul took a fine diving catch in the first over.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-is-overcooked-if-anyone-needs-a-break-its-him-ravi-shastri-on-rcb-stars-woeful-form-472323">Virat Kohli is overcooked, if anyone needs a break it's him: Ravi Shastri on RCB star's woeful form</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Kohli's reaction after the dismissal should not be missed. Watch it here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Golden duck for virat kohli<br />
Ab to neend se utthh jaoo mere sher 🐅🐅😔😔<br />
Reaction of him makes me cry 🥺🥺<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli%F0%93%83%B5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli𓃵</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/virat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#virat</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2022</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCBvsLSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCBvsLSG</a> <a href="https://t.co/b6v1HW74Ua">pic.twitter.com/b6v1HW74Ua</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Imagine waiting whole day to see Virat Kohli bat and then,he is gone for a duck and gives a disappointing smiles like this :) <a href="https://t.co/czyfP6NXFz">pic.twitter.com/czyfP6NXFz</a></p>
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<p>In this season, Kohli has failed to score a fifty as he scored 48 runs, the highest runs, in the match against Mumbai Indians. In seven matches in IPL 2022 so far, Kohli has managed only 119 runs at an average of 19.83.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former India skipper Kolhi is the top-scorer in IPL history so far with 6402 in 214 matches with five centuries and 42 fifties. He is seventh on the list of batters with more runs (combined, Test, ODI, T20I) in cricket history with 23,650 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, after a stunning knock by RCB skipper Faf du Plessis (96 off 64) and a sensational bowling effort by Josh Hazlewood (4/25), RCB registered an 18-run win over LSG.&nbsp;</p>


Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday (April 19).

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday (April 19). Kohli, who is struggling with a poor form with the bat as compared to what he is capable of, lost his wicket to Dushmantha Chameera. Credits to a simple catch by Deepak Hooda. A ball before, Chameera dismissed opener Anuj Rawat, who scored four runs before KL Rahul took a fine diving catch in the first over. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli is overcooked, if anyone needs a break it's him: Ravi Shastri on RCB star's woeful form Kohli's reaction after the dismissal should not be missed. Watch it here: Golden duck for virat kohli Ab to neend se utthh jaoo mere sher 🐅🐅😔😔 Reaction of him makes me cry 🥺🥺#ViratKohli𓃵#virat#IPL2022 #RCBvsLSG pic.twitter.com/b6v1HW74Ua — Sarthak Pathak (@imsarthak7774) April 20, 2022 × Imagine waiting whole day to see Virat Kohli bat and then,he is gone for a duck and gives a disappointing smiles like this :) pic.twitter.com/czyfP6NXFz — Akshat (@AkshatOM10) April 19, 2022 × Virat Kohli's reaction when he got out for golden duck. pic.twitter.com/4RFUpLH1MV — CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 19, 2022 × ALSO WATCH | Virat Kohli bags Golden Duck against LSG as Chameera picks 2 wickets in 2 balls In this season, Kohli has failed to score a fifty as he scored 48 runs, the highest runs, in the match against Mumbai Indians. In seven matches in IPL 2022 so far, Kohli has managed only 119 runs at an average of 19.83. Former India skipper Kolhi is the top-scorer in IPL history so far with 6402 in 214 matches with five centuries and 42 fifties. He is seventh on the list of batters with more runs (combined, Test, ODI, T20I) in cricket history with 23,650 runs. Meanwhile, after a stunning knock by RCB skipper Faf du Plessis (96 off 64) and a sensational bowling effort by Josh Hazlewood (4/25), RCB registered an 18-run win over LSG.

IPL 2022: Should you miss Virat Kohli's reaction after golden duck? Absolutely not. Watch the video

<p>In an apparent self-imposed ban, the United States pledged not to conduct a type of anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test as a part of the Biden administration's pledge of&nbsp;using the space with responsibility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US Vice President Kamala Harris made the announcement at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday (April 18). She also urged other countries to follow suit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ban is apparently the first of its kind. The Biden administration has previously promised to promote responsible use of space. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I am pleased to announce that as of today, the United States commits not to conduct destructive direct ascent anti-satellite missile testing," said Harris who chairs the National Space Council.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Simply put, these tests are dangerous, and we will not conduct them. We are the first nation to make such a commitment. And today, on behalf of the United States of America, I call on all nations to join us," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What is an anti-satellite weapon's test?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>During the anti-satellite weapons test, which is usually demonstrated by the military, a spacecraft in orbit is destroyed using a missile system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, those countries that performed ASAT tests targeted their own assets in space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It hasn't been used in warfare yet. A few countries such as China, India, Russia and the United States have successfully shot down their own satellites to show their ASAT capabilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On November 15, Russia test-launched an anti-satellite missile that struck a defunct Soviet-era spy satellite in low-Earth orbit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It created at least 1,632 pieces of space debris, according to a U.S. Space Force database of orbital objects.&nbsp;</p>

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In an apparent self-imposed ban, the United States pledged not to conduct a type of anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test as a part of the Biden administration's pledge of using the space with responsibility.

In an apparent self-imposed ban, the United States pledged not to conduct a type of anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test as a part of the Biden administration's pledge of using the space with responsibility. US Vice President Kamala Harris made the announcement at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday (April 18). She also urged other countries to follow suit. The ban is apparently the first of its kind. The Biden administration has previously promised to promote responsible use of space. ALSO READ | US judge rejects Biden administration's mask mandate for public transport "I am pleased to announce that as of today, the United States commits not to conduct destructive direct ascent anti-satellite missile testing," said Harris who chairs the National Space Council. "Simply put, these tests are dangerous, and we will not conduct them. We are the first nation to make such a commitment. And today, on behalf of the United States of America, I call on all nations to join us," she added. What is an anti-satellite weapon's test? During the anti-satellite weapons test, which is usually demonstrated by the military, a spacecraft in orbit is destroyed using a missile system. So far, those countries that performed ASAT tests targeted their own assets in space. It hasn't been used in warfare yet. A few countries such as China, India, Russia and the United States have successfully shot down their own satellites to show their ASAT capabilities. On November 15, Russia test-launched an anti-satellite missile that struck a defunct Soviet-era spy satellite in low-Earth orbit. It created at least 1,632 pieces of space debris, according to a U.S. Space Force database of orbital objects. ALSO READ | Watch: Biden interrupted by Easter Bunny while answering questions on Afghanistan ×

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<p>Two British fighters were allegedly captured by Russian soldiers in Ukraine last week when they were defending the southern city of Mariupol in the war-torn nation. In the latest video, the Britons urged British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to negotiate their release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A few days ago, a video had emerged that showed 28-year-old fighter Aiden Aslin handcuffed and bruised. He had an evident cut on his forehead. Aslin was also paraded on Russian TV.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per UK media, Aslin is originally from Nottinghamshire but he moved to Ukraine in 2018. He reportedly holds dual citizenship.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Another Briton who is in captivity is Shaun Pinner. He apparently moved to Ukraine in 2018. In a statement released through Britain's foreign ministry, Pinner's relatives said the pair were "being held by the Russian army".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pinner's family noted he was a "proud member" of Ukraine's marines, after moving to the country four years ago and marrying a Ukrainian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the latest British media report, the sister of Pinner suggested that his family has been considering a prisoner swap.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by Daily Mail, the 43-year-old Cassandra Pinner said, "We have been made aware that Shaun is in another video asking for a prisoner exchange. A prisoner exchange is a move that is being considered, not necessarily with Viktor Medvedchuk, but it's something being discussed."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Both Pinner and Aslin had been fighting for the Ukrainian army in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which is now almost entirely under Russian control.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports suggest that Mariupol could fall anytime after Russia escalated bombings and shelling with people reportedly hiding in the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Britons urge Johnson to negotiate their release</strong></p>

<p>In the latest video published on Monday (April 18), which was shown on Russian state broadcaster VGTRK, Pinner and Aslin can be seen asking to be exchanged for Viktor Medvedchuk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Medvedchuk is said to be a very close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was recently captured and is being held by the Ukrainian authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Britons called on the British PM to help free them and the footage of the same went viral on social media forums.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, it was not clear whether the men had been forced to speak in the videos and when and where the video was actually made.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, there is no response from the UK officials yet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Viktor Medvedchuk to be released?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Ukraine on April 12 claimed that the authorities have captured a Medvedchuk. A few days ago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had proposed to exchange the 67-year-old Medvedchuk for Ukrainians currently being held in Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On being asked about the potential exchange last week, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed that Medvedchuk was "not a Russian citizen" and said he did not know if he wanted Moscow to interfere in his case.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Ukraine-Russia war: What are anti-radiation medicines? Side effects &amp; availability</strong></p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Two British fighters were allegedly captured by Russian soldiers in Ukraine last week when they were defending the southern city of Mariupol in the war-torn nation. In the latest video, the Britons urged British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to negotiate their release. A few days ago, a video had emerged that showed 28-year-old fighter Aiden Aslin handcuffed and bruised. He had an evident cut on his forehead. Aslin was also paraded on Russian TV. As per UK media, Aslin is originally from Nottinghamshire but he moved to Ukraine in 2018. He reportedly holds dual citizenship. ALSO READ | Russian troops have begun battle for Donbas, says Ukraine President Zelensky Another Briton who is in captivity is Shaun Pinner. He apparently moved to Ukraine in 2018. In a statement released through Britain's foreign ministry, Pinner's relatives said the pair were "being held by the Russian army". Pinner's family noted he was a "proud member" of Ukraine's marines, after moving to the country four years ago and marrying a Ukrainian. In the latest British media report, the sister of Pinner suggested that his family has been considering a prisoner swap. As quoted by Daily Mail, the 43-year-old Cassandra Pinner said, "We have been made aware that Shaun is in another video asking for a prisoner exchange. A prisoner exchange is a move that is being considered, not necessarily with Viktor Medvedchuk, but it's something being discussed." ALSO READ | Ukraine war: More than 4.9 million Ukrainians flee war, says UN Both Pinner and Aslin had been fighting for the Ukrainian army in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which is now almost entirely under Russian control. Reports suggest that Mariupol could fall anytime after Russia escalated bombings and shelling with people reportedly hiding in the city. Britons urge Johnson to negotiate their release In the latest video published on Monday (April 18), which was shown on Russian state broadcaster VGTRK, Pinner and Aslin can be seen asking to be exchanged for Viktor Medvedchuk. Medvedchuk is said to be a very close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was recently captured and is being held by the Ukrainian authorities. The Britons called on the British PM to help free them and the footage of the same went viral on social media forums. However, it was not clear whether the men had been forced to speak in the videos and when and where the video was actually made. So far, there is no response from the UK officials yet. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. 📽️Ukrainian marine of British origin Aiden Aslin, was dressed to Azov's t-shirt for Russian propaganda. #Mariupol #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar pic.twitter.com/2MB90IfnKv — MilitaryLand.net (@Militarylandnet) April 18, 2022 × 🇬🇧🇺🇦Video llamamiento de los ciudadanos británicos que se rindieron en Mariupol al primer ministro Boris Johnson. Los mercenarios Sean Pinner y Aiden Aslin piden ser canjeados por el político ucraniano Medvedchuk.@SputnikLive pic.twitter.com/FOnRmCj4ME — Hernan (@Hernan09341642) April 18, 2022 × Viktor Medvedchuk to be released? Ukraine on April 12 claimed that the authorities have captured a Medvedchuk. A few days ago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had proposed to exchange the 67-year-old Medvedchuk for Ukrainians currently being held in Russia. On being asked about the potential exchange last week, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed that Medvedchuk was "not a Russian citizen" and said he did not know if he wanted Moscow to interfere in his case. WATCH | Ukraine-Russia war: What are anti-radiation medicines? Side effects & availability ×

Watch: Captured Britons appear on Russian TV, ask Boris Johnson for swap with Putin ally

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidMVEX5qlCsxbj" /><meta charset="utf-8" /><strong>Here are some of the top stories to start your day:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;Zelensky said that "Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas". Also watch&nbsp;a special report on India-Pakistan relations. Is Pakistan trying to be friends with India?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Click on headlines to read the full report:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-troops-have-begun-battle-for-the-donbas-says-zelensky-472014">Russian troops have begun battle for Donbas, says Ukraine President Zelensky</a></strong><br />
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky declared on Tuesday that "Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas". The Ukraine president added that Russian troops were "preparing for a long time" for the Donbas offensive.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-months-of-peace-tensions-flare-up-between-israel-palestine-rockets-fired-472017">After rocket fire, Israel conducts airstrikes on Gaza</a></strong><br />
In a first since January, Israel on Tuesday carried out airstrikes on the Gaza strip. The move came as a &nbsp;response to a rocket fired by the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-rejects-biden-administrations-mask-mandate-for-public-transport-472024">US judge rejects Biden administration's mask mandate for public transport</a></strong><br />
A US judge dismissed President Joe Biden's mask mandate meant for public transportation. District judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle declared the mask mandate was unlawful while adding that it exceeds the statutory authority of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-death-of-baby-son-shares-emotional-post-472015">Cristiano Ronaldo announces death of baby boy, shares emotional post</a></strong><br />
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez on Monday (April 18) announced that their newborn baby son has died.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: Is Pakistan trying to be friends with India?</strong></p>

<p>Is Pakistan trying to be friends with India? In his letter to PM Narendra Modi, Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif has sought 'peaceful &amp; cooperative ties'. Sources have told Wion that Islamabad is also trying to organise an official meeting.&nbsp;</p>

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Here are some of the top stories to start your day: Zelensky said that "Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas". Also watch a special report on India-Pakistan relations.

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: Zelensky said that "Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas". Also watch a special report on India-Pakistan relations. Is Pakistan trying to be friends with India? Click on headlines to read the full report: Russian troops have begun battle for Donbas, says Ukraine President Zelensky Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky declared on Tuesday that "Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas". The Ukraine president added that Russian troops were "preparing for a long time" for the Donbas offensive. After rocket fire, Israel conducts airstrikes on Gaza In a first since January, Israel on Tuesday carried out airstrikes on the Gaza strip. The move came as a response to a rocket fired by the Palestinian enclave. US judge rejects Biden administration's mask mandate for public transport A US judge dismissed President Joe Biden's mask mandate meant for public transportation. District judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle declared the mask mandate was unlawful while adding that it exceeds the statutory authority of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cristiano Ronaldo announces death of baby boy, shares emotional post Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez on Monday (April 18) announced that their newborn baby son has died. WATCH | Gravitas: Is Pakistan trying to be friends with India? Is Pakistan trying to be friends with India? In his letter to PM Narendra Modi, Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif has sought 'peaceful & cooperative ties'. Sources have told Wion that Islamabad is also trying to organise an official meeting. ×

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The Sun is erupting and emitting solar flares. On Sunday, one such solar flare caused a radio blackout in Asia and Australia. What is a solar flare? How is it caused? Is it dangerous for human beings? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

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<p>Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez on Monday (April 18) announced that their newborn baby son has died.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a social media post last October, the couple announced that they were expecting twins. In his latest post, Ronaldo informed the fans that his son has died and also revealed the birth of a baby girl. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Ronaldo and Rodriguez said in a joint statement on social media: "It is with deep sadness we have to announce that our baby boy passed away."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is the greatest pain that any parent can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness," they added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ronaldo urged for privacy as he said that "we are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Portugal forward also thanked the doctors and nurses for their expert care and support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you," Ronaldo concluded his post.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Manchester United tweeted: "Your pain is our pain, Cristiano. Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time."</p>

<p>Real Madrid also responded by saying on their web page that the club, "its President and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of one of the children that our beloved Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, were expecting."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Spanish club added, "Real Madrid joins the grief of the whole family and wants to show them all our love and affection."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Ukraine-Russia war: What are anti-radiation medicines? Side effects &amp; availability</strong></p>

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Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez on Monday (April 18) announced that their newborn baby son has died. In a social media post last October, the couple announced that they were expecting twins.

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez on Monday (April 18) announced that their newborn baby son has died. In a social media post last October, the couple announced that they were expecting twins. In his latest post, Ronaldo informed the fans that his son has died and also revealed the birth of a baby girl. Ronaldo and Rodriguez said in a joint statement on social media: "It is with deep sadness we have to announce that our baby boy passed away." "It is the greatest pain that any parent can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness," they added. Ronaldo urged for privacy as he said that "we are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time". Portugal forward also thanked the doctors and nurses for their expert care and support. "Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you," Ronaldo concluded his post. ALSO READ | Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes involved in car crash but unhurt pic.twitter.com/vRNVCoegOW — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) April 18, 2022 × ALSO READ | Bayern Munich cannot secure Robert Lewandowski's extension with push of a button, says CEO Oliver Kahn Manchester United tweeted: "Your pain is our pain, Cristiano. Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time." Real Madrid also responded by saying on their web page that the club, "its President and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of one of the children that our beloved Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, were expecting." The Spanish club added, "Real Madrid joins the grief of the whole family and wants to show them all our love and affection." ALSO WATCH | Ukraine-Russia war: What are anti-radiation medicines? Side effects & availability ×

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<p>At least three blasts have rocked a boys' school on Tuesday (April 19) in Afghanistan's&nbsp;capital&nbsp;Kabul, local police said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Six people were killed and dozens injured,&nbsp;a local source told Sputnik.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said on Twitter that the blasts happened at the Abdul Rahim Shahid high school and "caused casualties among our Shiite brothers".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident&nbsp;apparently took place&nbsp;when the students were leaving their classes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ehsanullah Amiri, a journalist who covers Afghanistan for The Wall Street Journal tweeted that a "suicide bomber" struck a school in Kabul's Dashte Barchi, a predominantly Shia neighbourhood.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He wrote, "The blast occurred in the main exit of Abdul Rahim Shahid School where crowds of students were there, one teacher told me who surprisingly escaped the attack. Fear of high casualties."&nbsp;</p>

<p>TOLOnews reported that the Ministry of Interior confirmed the blast and stated that an investigation has started into the incident and details will be shared later.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Quoting eyewitnesses, the media outlet also reported that&nbsp;the blast near "Mumtaz" training centre in the west of Kabul was due to a hand grenade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the report, at least five people were wounded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>No one has claimed responsibility for the attack immediately.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After taking over Afghanistan last year in August, the Taliban have claimed that they have secured the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, international officials and analysts say that the risk of a resurgence in militancy remains.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also, the Islamic State militant group has claimed several major attacks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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At least three blasts have rocked a boys' school on Tuesday (April 19) in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, local police said. Six people were killed and dozens injured, a local source told Sputnik.

At least three blasts have rocked a boys' school on Tuesday (April 19) in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, local police said. Six people were killed and dozens injured, a local source told Sputnik. Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said on Twitter that the blasts happened at the Abdul Rahim Shahid high school and "caused casualties among our Shiite brothers". The incident apparently took place when the students were leaving their classes. Ehsanullah Amiri, a journalist who covers Afghanistan for The Wall Street Journal tweeted that a "suicide bomber" struck a school in Kabul's Dashte Barchi, a predominantly Shia neighbourhood. He wrote, "The blast occurred in the main exit of Abdul Rahim Shahid School where crowds of students were there, one teacher told me who surprisingly escaped the attack. Fear of high casualties." TOLOnews reported that the Ministry of Interior confirmed the blast and stated that an investigation has started into the incident and details will be shared later. Quoting eyewitnesses, the media outlet also reported that the blast near "Mumtaz" training centre in the west of Kabul was due to a hand grenade. As per the report, at least five people were wounded. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack immediately. After taking over Afghanistan last year in August, the Taliban have claimed that they have secured the country. However, international officials and analysts say that the risk of a resurgence in militancy remains. Also, the Islamic State militant group has claimed several major attacks. Multiple explosions have hit Kabul's Dashte Barchi area. At least three blasts have rocked boys' school, in a predominantly Shia neighbourhood. @PriyankaSh25 talks to @AnasMallick for details Watch more: https://t.co/AXC5qRcEPB pic.twitter.com/bUPrtR6EIj — WION (@WIONews) April 19, 2022 ×

Multiple blasts rock boys school in Afghan capital Kabul, at least 6 people killed, dozens hurt

<p>As the smell of cinnamon rolls and suntan lotion wafted through the spring air at Disneyland on Monday morning, Rory Sutherland flung herself on the sidewalk and had what can only be described as a hissy fit.</p>

<p>She was ready for a hug from Mickey Mouse — in fact, beyond ready: For more than two years, ever since the pandemic began, Disneyland’s furry inhabitants have been off limits. The park was closed for 14 months. When it reopened in April 2021 with extensive health-related modifications, Mickey and Minnie and their cohorts were kept at a distance from guests. No hugs. No autographs. No secrets whispered in little ears. Only waving from afar, which bummed out some families so much that they canceled or postponed their trips.</p>

<p>But on Monday, Rory, 2, trained her eyes on someone coming around the corner in red trousers and big, white gloves. Squeal-screaming, she picked herself up off the pavement and ran toward him with arms outstretched. Her mother, father and uncle chased after her and scrambled to unlock their iPhones to catch a photo of their embrace.</p>

<p>That’s right: Hugs are back.</p>

<p>“Cheese! Cheese!” Rory shouted toward her paparazzi, as Mickey knelt and started to rub noses with her. Rory’s mother, Alyssa Sutherland, wiped away a tear. “We’ve been waiting and waiting for the character interactions to come back,” Sutherland said, noting that the family had traveled to Southern California from Lethbridge, Canada.</p>

<p>Mickey was himself undoubtedly in need of a hug. In addition to the lingering effects of the pandemic, Disney has been roiled over the past month by the culture wars. Employees revolted over the company’s initial silence on an anti-LGBTQ law, and right-wing protests broke out after the company did speak up. In this hyperpartisan moment, both sides of the political divide have been pulling on Disney, leading to some not-so-magical moments around a brand that is supposed to symbolize happily ever after.</p>

<p>“Hugs for everyone!” one Disney employee shouted when Mickey arrived.</p>

<p>Some people find Disney’s extra-syrupy, tightly managed theme parks to be, well, extra-creepy. The character hugging, which has been part of the Disneyland experience since its earliest days in the 1950s, may seem particularly odd. Grown men waiting in line for the chance to squeeze a life-size Donald Duck? (Yes, adults are eligible, with or without children.)</p>

<p>A few videos of inappropriate behavior — by guests — have gone viral, as with a moment from 2015, when a young woman groped the muscled chest of a performer playing Gaston from “Beauty and the Beast.” (He sent her away. “You’re done,” he said, shaking his head. “There’s&nbsp;<em>children</em>.”)</p>

<p>In some instances, coming face-to-face with Cinderella or Winnie the Pooh or Aladdin is sensory overload. “I loved Mickey Mouse, but when I met the actual real-life Mickey, or rather, his impersonator, and he tried to hug me in his warm, fuzzy suit, I recoiled in fear,” actress-producer Mindy Kaling wrote in her 2011 memoir.</p>

<p>But a lot of American families consider it a rite of childhood to hug one of Disney’s cartoon characters. Disney theme parks around the world attracted an estimated 151 million visitors in 2019, according to the Themed Entertainment Association, which has not yet released figures for 2021.</p>

<p>“It’s part of what makes Disney so special,” said Bri Petrarca, who had brought her sons, Grayson, 5, and Asher, 2, to meet characters on Monday. She was wearing a pink T-shirt emblazoned with the words, “Here for the hugs.”</p>

<p>About 50 people were waiting at that moment to hug Minnie Mouse, who had appeared in her polka dots near the Main Street USA magic shop. Three women in their 20s, each wearing mouse-ear headbands, waited their turn; one of them, Natalie Parks, from Salt Lake City, said hugging Minnie was “a chance to reconnect with my childhood.”</p>

<p>TikTok, Instagram and the ubiquity of camera phones have made such interactions more sought out than ever, according to Robyn Vossen, Disneyland’s general manager of entertainment operations. In some instances, characters appear without notice (always with a handler to run interference). Some characters, including the Disney princesses, are so mobbed that the company has built indoor, heavily themed environments for them to inhabit. Walt Disney World in Florida even offers front-of-the-line reservations.</p>

<p>“Fur characters” (those in full-body suits) do not speak and appear only for about 30 minutes at a time, largely because it can be exhausting for the performer, especially in summer heat. “Face characters,” like the princesses, do not wear masks so they can chat with guests. Disneyland has roughly 50 costumed characters in rotation, Vossen said.</p>

<p>With the return of character hugs, operations have been almost fully restored at Disney’s domestic resorts after a lengthy period in which social distancing and other coronavirus safety measures took priority. The company dropped most face-covering requirements in February. Disneyland’s Main Street Electrical Parade is set to return Friday.</p>

<p>Disney needs this summer to be a blockbuster: The division of the company that includes theme parks had $16.6 billion in revenue last year, down from $26 billion in 2019, according to financial filings.</p>

<p>“Character interactions are such a big deal because they provide an emotional touch point,” Vossen said. “That personal, one-on-one interaction may be the most powerful offering that The Walt Disney Co. has.”</p>

<p>With that, Mickey Mouse headed “offstage,” as Disney refers to its behind-the-scenes areas. “Time for a bathroom break,” one employee said.</p>

<p>Vossen, who has worked at Disneyland for 42 years, frowned and offered a correction. “Or to grab a quick piece of cheese,” she said.</p>


As the smell of cinnamon rolls and suntan lotion wafted through the spring air at Disneyland on Monday morning, Rory Sutherland flung herself on the sidewalk and had what can only be described as a hissy fit.

As the smell of cinnamon rolls and suntan lotion wafted through the spring air at Disneyland on Monday morning, Rory Sutherland flung herself on the sidewalk and had what can only be described as a hissy fit. She was ready for a hug from Mickey Mouse — in fact, beyond ready: For more than two years, ever since the pandemic began, Disneyland’s furry inhabitants have been off limits. The park was closed for 14 months. When it reopened in April 2021 with extensive health-related modifications, Mickey and Minnie and their cohorts were kept at a distance from guests. No hugs. No autographs. No secrets whispered in little ears. Only waving from afar, which bummed out some families so much that they canceled or postponed their trips. But on Monday, Rory, 2, trained her eyes on someone coming around the corner in red trousers and big, white gloves. Squeal-screaming, she picked herself up off the pavement and ran toward him with arms outstretched. Her mother, father and uncle chased after her and scrambled to unlock their iPhones to catch a photo of their embrace. That’s right: Hugs are back. “Cheese! Cheese!” Rory shouted toward her paparazzi, as Mickey knelt and started to rub noses with her. Rory’s mother, Alyssa Sutherland, wiped away a tear. “We’ve been waiting and waiting for the character interactions to come back,” Sutherland said, noting that the family had traveled to Southern California from Lethbridge, Canada. Mickey was himself undoubtedly in need of a hug. In addition to the lingering effects of the pandemic, Disney has been roiled over the past month by the culture wars. Employees revolted over the company’s initial silence on an anti-LGBTQ law, and right-wing protests broke out after the company did speak up. In this hyperpartisan moment, both sides of the political divide have been pulling on Disney, leading to some not-so-magical moments around a brand that is supposed to symbolize happily ever after. “Hugs for everyone!” one Disney employee shouted when Mickey arrived. Some people find Disney’s extra-syrupy, tightly managed theme parks to be, well, extra-creepy. The character hugging, which has been part of the Disneyland experience since its earliest days in the 1950s, may seem particularly odd. Grown men waiting in line for the chance to squeeze a life-size Donald Duck? (Yes, adults are eligible, with or without children.) A few videos of inappropriate behavior — by guests — have gone viral, as with a moment from 2015, when a young woman groped the muscled chest of a performer playing Gaston from “Beauty and the Beast.” (He sent her away. “You’re done,” he said, shaking his head. “There’s children.”) In some instances, coming face-to-face with Cinderella or Winnie the Pooh or Aladdin is sensory overload. “I loved Mickey Mouse, but when I met the actual real-life Mickey, or rather, his impersonator, and he tried to hug me in his warm, fuzzy suit, I recoiled in fear,” actress-producer Mindy Kaling wrote in her 2011 memoir. But a lot of American families consider it a rite of childhood to hug one of Disney’s cartoon characters. Disney theme parks around the world attracted an estimated 151 million visitors in 2019, according to the Themed Entertainment Association, which has not yet released figures for 2021. “It’s part of what makes Disney so special,” said Bri Petrarca, who had brought her sons, Grayson, 5, and Asher, 2, to meet characters on Monday. She was wearing a pink T-shirt emblazoned with the words, “Here for the hugs.” About 50 people were waiting at that moment to hug Minnie Mouse, who had appeared in her polka dots near the Main Street USA magic shop. Three women in their 20s, each wearing mouse-ear headbands, waited their turn; one of them, Natalie Parks, from Salt Lake City, said hugging Minnie was “a chance to reconnect with my childhood.” TikTok, Instagram and the ubiquity of camera phones have made such interactions more sought out than ever, according to Robyn Vossen, Disneyland’s general manager of entertainment operations. In some instances, characters appear without notice (always with a handler to run interference). Some characters, including the Disney princesses, are so mobbed that the company has built indoor, heavily themed environments for them to inhabit. Walt Disney World in Florida even offers front-of-the-line reservations. “Fur characters” (those in full-body suits) do not speak and appear only for about 30 minutes at a time, largely because it can be exhausting for the performer, especially in summer heat. “Face characters,” like the princesses, do not wear masks so they can chat with guests. Disneyland has roughly 50 costumed characters in rotation, Vossen said. With the return of character hugs, operations have been almost fully restored at Disney’s domestic resorts after a lengthy period in which social distancing and other coronavirus safety measures took priority. The company dropped most face-covering requirements in February. Disneyland’s Main Street Electrical Parade is set to return Friday. Disney needs this summer to be a blockbuster: The division of the company that includes theme parks had $16.6 billion in revenue last year, down from $26 billion in 2019, according to financial filings. “Character interactions are such a big deal because they provide an emotional touch point,” Vossen said. “That personal, one-on-one interaction may be the most powerful offering that The Walt Disney Co. has.” With that, Mickey Mouse headed “offstage,” as Disney refers to its behind-the-scenes areas. “Time for a bathroom break,” one employee said. Vossen, who has worked at Disneyland for 42 years, frowned and offered a correction. “Or to grab a quick piece of cheese,” she said.

After a 2-year ban, hugs are back at Disneyland

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