Abu Ubaida, Hamas' masked spokesperson, reportedly injured in an attack by the IDF, returned to Palestinian and Israeli television screens with a chilling warning for Israel and the United States.

Abu Ubaida, Hamas' masked spokesperson, reportedly injured in an attack by the IDF, returned to Palestinian and Israeli television screens with a chilling warning for Israel and the United States. On Sunday, Hamas' armed wing said Israel will not be able to recover any of its hostages unless it engages in talks over conditional swap deals. Abu Ubaida, the voice for the Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement, warned Israel would not be able to recover the hostages by force, mentioning their failed operation to free one of them. Udaida also mentioned that Hamas fighters had partially or fully destroyed 180 Israeli personnel carriers, tanks and bulldozers in 10 days since the war resumed in Gaza. Abu Ubaida has been appearing on screens since October 7, after Mohammad Al-Deif, the commander of Al-Qassam, announced the Al-Aqsa Flood operation, one of the largest military confrontations in history between Israel and Palestinian movements. ALSO READ | Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus cancels Christmas in solidarity with Gaza During his interventions, he wears the green camouflage soldier's uniform, covering his face with a red keffiyeh. He never reveals his face, following the example of Al-Qassam's former leader, Imad Aqel, who died in an IDF attack in 1993. Since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war in 2023, Abu Ubaida has appeared before or after every significant decision, presented the position of Al-Qassam and talked about developments in the war. His statements generally come every few days via recorded speech. Abu Ubaida first made headlines in 2002 as one of Al-Qassam's field officials. After Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005, Al-Qassam officially appointed Abu Ubaidah as their spokesperson. Ubaida hails from Naalia, a town in Gaza occupied by Israel in 1948. According to some sources, he now lives in Jabalia, northeast of Gaza. Israel bombed his house several times in 2008, 2012, 2014, and in the current battle. In 2014, he kidnapped Israeli soldier Shaul Aron. Previously, Ubaida had Twitter (currently X) and Facebook accounts until they were closed. Now, he publishes his messages on the official website of Al-Qassam and uses the Telegram app and Al-Aqsa's channel affiliated with Hamas to broadcast his videos. Before the 2014 war, Abu Ubaida presented a master's thesis at the Islamic University from the Faculty of Fundamentals of Religion named "The Holy Land between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam." Israeli Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee claims to know his true identity. He said Ubaida was a masked person named Hudhayfah Kahlout. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Abu Ubaida? Hamas' masked spokesperson resurfaces with chilling warning for Israel

The hair samples of three US presidents, including John F Kennedy, will go into deep space by the end of 2023. According to the Houston Chronicle, hair samples from presidents John F Kennedy, Dwight D Eisenhower and George Washington will head into deep space in a Vulcan rocket of the United Launch Alliance before the month ends.

The hair samples of three US presidents, including John F Kennedy, will go into deep space by the end of 2023. According to the Houston Chronicle, hair samples from presidents John F Kennedy, Dwight D Eisenhower and George Washington will head into deep space in a Vulcan rocket of the United Launch Alliance before the month ends. Celestis, a company specialising in sending cremated remains and DNA samples to outer space, will organise the mission. Colby Youngblood, the president of Celestis, told the Chronicle, "It is absolutely feasible, from a scientific point, that future researchers can find this flight capsule and study what's in it." In a statement released in 2023, Celestis said that sending DNA samples of late presidents to space could help people learn more about US history in the future. "Off-world DNA storage allows the human genome to be preserved for thousands of years in space without degradation," the company stated. "This means it is possible it could be discovered later, like a cosmic time capsule. It could allow future generations to learn more about the US forefathers millennia into the future," the statement read further. ALSO READ | Beware! Wildfires can convert a harmless element into the toxic 'Erin Brockovich' chemical The DNA samples of the three US presidents will be on the Enterprise Flight of Celestis, named in honour of the TV series Star Trek. "We feel it's an honourable tribute to those three presidents to put them on this first historic mission," said Youngblood. The flight will also carry the ashes of the series creator Gene Roddenberry, his wife Majel Barrett Roddenberry and a DNA sample of their son. Charles M Chafer, the co-founder and CEO of Celestis, said in a statement in 2022, "We're very pleased to be fulfilling, with this mission, a promise I made to Majel Barrett Roddenberry in 1997 that one day we would fly her and husband Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry together on a deep space memorial spaceflight." The official website of Celestis said the mission will "launch over 150 flight capsules containing cremated remains (ashes), DNA samples, and messages of greetings from clients worldwide on an endless journey in interplanetary space." The flight, earlier scheduled to leave on the morning of December 24, might get delayed, according to the post on X by the CEO of United Launch Alliance. Previously, Celestis has sent DNA and cremated remains into space. The company markets itself as helping families "commemorate the lives of their departed loved one" through memorial spaceflights starting at nearly $3,000. (With inputs from agencies)

Hair samples of three US presidents are being sent into space. Here's why

Soaked vs Unsoaked Almonds: Which Are Better?

Almonds have vitamin E, omega fatty acids, protein, magnesium, and phosphorus. They have multiple health benefits, like improved blood flow, better digestion, lowered blood pressure and delayed ageing.


Almonds have a high nutritional value, which makes them ideal for daily consumption. However, eating soaked or dry almonds has always been a debate among diet enthusiasts.


Tannin in almond peels suppresses nutrition absorption. When you soak the almonds overnight, you can easily remove the peel in the morning.


Dry almonds are convenient to eat and retain more nutrients, as some might be lost while soaking.




Almond peel makes them a bit difficult to digest. Soaking almonds in water overnight helps remove the peel easily and makes them softer in texture.


Both dry and soaked almonds are good for your health. However, unsoaked almonds are better for people with digestive issues or those of an older age.


You can eat almonds in any form: dry, soaked, roasted, or with meals. Make sure you add a handful of almonds to your diet every day.


Almonds have a high nutritional value, which makes them ideal for daily consumption.

100-Day Cough: Symptoms, Prevention And All You Need To Know

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes. It is also known as '100-day cough.'


In light of the rising cases of 100-day cough in the United Kingdom, the National Health Service has informed people about the symptoms, prevention, and treatment of the infection.


The early symptoms of whooping cough appear seven to ten days after infection. They include mild fever, runny nose, sore throat, and cough.




After ten days, a 100-day cough develops into a hacking cough and then a whooping one. The symptoms can sometimes last for weeks or months. Excessive coughing can cause rib pain, or in extreme cases, hernia, in adults.




Although whooping cough affects all ages, it is most dangerous for babies and toddlers. Moreover, babies under the age of six months have a higher chance of suffering from pneumonia, breathing issues, and seizures.

Pregnant women must get vaccinated to protect their babies from the time they are born. Doses are also available to protect young children from whooping cough. These doses come in three parts, taken at eight, 12 and 16 weeks old.


If diagnosed with a 100-day cough, the treatment will depend on your age and how long you've had the infection. For adults, the treatment might include the intake of antibiotics, which does not reduce symptoms but helps stop them from spreading to others.


National Health Service has informed people about the symptoms, prevention, and treatment of the infection.

Happy Birthday Rajinikanth! 7 Movies That Make Him Thalaiva

Kabali was the first Indian film to be released at Le Grand Rex in Paris, France, the world's largest movie hall. The movie also had the highest worldwide opening for a South Indian film, surpassing the record set by Bahubali: The Beginning.


Enthiran was the highest-grossing movie of 2010. It won two National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards, seven Vijay Awards, and two Screen Awards.




In this movie, Rajinikanth shared the screen with Ramya Krishnan, who played a female antagonist named Neelambari.


When Baasha was released, it shattered the box-office records set by Kamal Hasan's Aboorva Sagotharargal. The movie revolves around an auto driver Manikkam, forced to reveal his violent side.




Annamalai was a landmark movie in the realm of commercial cinema. It went on to become the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year.


Moondru Mugam ran for 250 days in the theatre. It was the first movie where Rajinikanth played three distinct roles. For the role of Alex Pandian, he wore a wig and sported dentures.


Murattu Kaalai was a trendsetter as it started the trend of hero introduction songs. The film was a box office hit. Rajinikanth's famous dialogue "Seeviduven" was from Murattu Kaalai.


Superstar Rajnikanth turns 73 on 12 December 2023. Here are seven movies that prove he is the 'Thalaiva.'

Huda Kattan, the founder of the popular makeup and beauty brand Huda Beauty, said she would risk her entire business over her standpoint on the dispute in Gaza. In a video uploaded on TikTok and Instagram on Sunday, the 40-year-old Iraqi-American beauty mogul said she received threats for her pro-Palestinian stance online.

Huda Kattan, the founder of the popular makeup and beauty brand Huda Beauty, said she would risk her entire business over her standpoint on the dispute in Gaza. In a video uploaded on TikTok and Instagram on Sunday, the 40-year-old Iraqi-American beauty mogul said she received threats for her pro-Palestinian stance online. "I have been experiencing so much intimidation from so many different ways, trying to get me to be silent. I had to ask myself, 'Why do they want me to be silent?' I'm talking about innocent people being hurt," she said in the video. Kattan, who was on Forbes's list of 100 most powerful businesswomen 2023, attacked the Israeli government in her video, saying, "I really feel the Israeli government is putting the Jewish people if they do care about them, they're putting the Jewish people in harm's way by mixing all the different things that they're mixing, and it's really sad." "I've always said that the Israeli government uses their religion and their people as human shields. I've always believed that they deflect and project everything that they do on the Palestinian people, and they're just caught up in a web of lies," she added. ALSO READ | Zelensky arrives in US for last-ditch effort for more aid Kattan's cosmetics business is worth $1.2 billion, Newsweek reported. According to Forbes, Huda Beauty brings about $200 million in annual sales. She also has 54 million followers on Instagram. However, Kattan is in no mood to hold herself back from expressing her opinion online. The Dubai-based businesswoman also criticised any notion that she was antisemitic. Kattan said in her video, "I'm willing to risk to my entire business, everything I have on that, in seek of truth and justice, and we have to be willing to do that." "We have to remember that we can't be afraid to lose anything. We have to trust the process, and we have to trust that if we lose something, something else will come to us the right way because we are doing good work. We have to believe that. I believe that wholeheartedly," she added. Huda Kattan has been vocal about her support for the Palestinian people for a long time. In 2021, she criticised Israel for the airstrikes on Gaza and the eviction of Palestinians from their homes in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in East Jerusalem. She has also spoken about the war many times in the last few months. In November 2023, Kattan pledged to donate $1 million to Human Appeal and Doctors Without Borders, two humanitarian organisations working in Gaza. She faced a boycott by some Israeli customers and supporters of Israel after she openly expressed her support for the Palestinian people. In an Instagram post on her 40th birthday, an Israeli user criticised her for supporting Gaza despite doing so much business in Israel. The comment said, "So remember this as soon as no Israeli buys from you again, anywhere in the world. And it's a shame because we buy a lot." Kattan replied to the remark, saying, "I don't want blood money." However, this led to a petition demanding beauty product retailer Sephora remove Huda Beauty from its stores in the United States. (With inputs from agencies)

'Don't want blood money': Makeup mogul Huda Kattan 'willing to risk entire business' over pro-Palestine stance

Top 10 Most Searched Recipes in India in 2023

Mango pickle was the most searched recipe in India in 2023. The traditional Indian condiment, made with raw, unripe green mangoes, spices, and oil, can be relished as a side in every meal.

Sex on the Beach is a cocktail containing vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice. You can serve it over ice as a drink or strain it into a shot or martini glass.


As the name suggests, panchamrit, a traditional Hindu recipe served in religious functions, contains five ingredients: milk, curd, sugar, honey and ghee. A garnish of basil leaves gives the dish a soothing flavour and aroma.


Hakusai no tsukemono, or pickled napa cabbage, is a Japanese version of non-spicy Kimchi (a similar Korean pickle). In East Asian countries, Hakusai holds cultural significance and plays a prominent role in traditional dishes.




Dhaniya Panjiri is a prasad eaten to break one's fast at Hindu festivals like Janmashtami. It is a nutritious dish containing coriander powder, ghee, and dried fruits.

Karanji is a sweet Maharashtrian snack, often made during festivals. These are half-moon-shaped fried pastries stuffed with grated coconut, dried fruits, and sesame seeds.


Thiruvathirai Kali is a sweet made during the Tamil festival Thiruvathirai. It contains coarsely ground rice and dal simmered with jaggery syrup.


Ugadi Pachadi is a festive recipe made in Andhra and Karnataka to mark the beginning of the Hindu New Year. It is the first food people consume on Ugadi after offering it to God.




Kolukattai (or Kozhukattai) is a South Indian version of modak made during the ten-day-long festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi. Most popular in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, kolukattai is a steamed dumpling of rice flour stuffed with coconut and jaggery.




Rava laddoos are sweet balls made with semolina, ghee, coconut, sugar, and jaggery. Usually made during Navratri, Diwali, and Sankranti, these delectable balls contain cardamom, cashews, and raisins for extra flavour.




Here are the top ten most searched recipes in India in 2023:

IND vs SA 2nd T20I Head-to-Head: India will lock horns with South Africa in the second T20I of the series after rain played a spoilsport in the opening match. The players did not play a single ball, and the match ended with no result.

IND vs SA 2nd T20I Head-to-Head: India will lock horns with South Africa in the second T20I of the series after rain played a spoilsport in the opening match. The players did not play a single ball, and the match ended with no result. South Africa entered the series after they had a disappointing end in the ICC World Cup 2023 semi-finals in India at the hands of Australia. The Proteas will seek to start the series on a winning note against the Men in Blue. Here's everything you need to know about the India vs South Africa 2nd T20I, including date, time, venue, live streaming details, head-to-head stats, probable playing XI, weather and pitch report. IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Match Details Date: Tuesday (Dec 12) Time: 08:30 pm IST Venue: Saint George's Park Cricket Ground, Port Elizabeth, South Africa Live Streaming App: Disney+Hotstar IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Head-to-Head Records India and South Africa have clashed in 24 T20I matches. Out of these, India has won 13, and South Africa has won ten. Only one match ended in no result. IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Probable Playing XI India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Arshdeep Singh South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Lizaad Williams IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Weather Report According to AccuWeather, the cloud cover will be 99 per cent, and the probability of precipitation will be 63 per cent on Tuesday afternoon. However, the probability of precipitation will be six per cent in the evening. Thus, the chances of rain playing spoilsport in the penultimate match are less but not zero. IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Pitch Report The pitch is well-suited for fast bowlers as it offers good bounce and allows the new ball to move effectively. However, once the batsmen get settled, scoring runs becomes easier due to the presence of small boundaries and a fast outfield. As the game progresses, spinners might also become effective, but overall, fast bowlers are the ones who benefit the most from this pitch. IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Squads India T20I squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohd Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, and Deepak Chahar South Africa T20I squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee (1st and 2ndT20Is), Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen (1st and 2nd T20Is), Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi (1st and 2nd T20Is), Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, and Lizaad Williams (With inputs from agencies)

IND vs SA 2nd T20I Head-to-Head: Check date, time, venue and probable playing XI for India vs South Africa

MP CM Mohan Yadav: On Monday (Dec 11), the Bharatiya Janata Party picked Ujjain South MLA Mohan Yadav as the new chief minister of Madhya Pradesh in a meeting of party members and elected BJP MLAs of the central Indian state.

MP CM Mohan Yadav: On Monday (Dec 11), the Bharatiya Janata Party picked Ujjain South MLA Mohan Yadav as the new chief minister of Madhya Pradesh in a meeting of party members and elected BJP MLAs of the central Indian state. The meeting occurred in the presence of the three central observers, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, OBC Morcha Head K Laxman and Secretary Asha Lakra. Mohan Yadav will succeed the four-time Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, fondly called "mama" in the state, who held the seat for 18 years. Yadav was the minister for higher education in Shivraj Singh Chouhan's government in MP. The decision came after the BJP picked Vishnu Deo Sai as Chhattisgarh's new chief minister. Here's everything you need to know about Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh's new chief minister. Mohan Yadav's Political Career Mohan Yadav, 58, is a three-time winning candidate from the Ujjain Dakshin seat. He has zero criminal cases pending against him, nor has he been convicted in the past. According to his electoral affidavit, Yadav has 12-bore guns and a revolver. Under profession, he has mentioned agriculture and business. Mohan Yadav's career began with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). In 1984, he took on the responsibility of the ABVP Nagara Mantri in Ujjain. Mohan Yadav's political career kicked off in the 2013 Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections 2013 when he won the seat from the Ujjain South assembly constituency. Since then, his number of votes has seen a consistent rise. He received 73,108 votes in 2013; 78,178 in 2018, and 95,699 in 2023. In the latest elections, he retained his seat by defeating Congress candidate Chetan Premnarayan Yadav by over 13,000 votes. After his victory, he wrote on X, "My victory with more than 13,000 votes is dedicated with full humility to every person in my area, every dear sister, every godlike worker of BJP and the organisation of BJP. Thank you, thank you, gratitude to everyone for your immense affection, immense love and blessings." Mohan Yadav is a close associate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders. He's also a prominent leader of the OBCs, who account for 48 per cent of the state's total population. Mohan Yadav Education & Personal Life Mohan Yadav has received Bachelor of Science, LLB, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, and Doctorate of Philosophy degrees from Vikram University in Ujjain. He was born on 25 March 1965 to Punam Chand Yadav. He's married to Seema Yadav, and they have a son together. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Who is Mohan Yadav? Here's all you need to know about Madhya Pradesh's new chief minister

Yatora Yaguchi, a popular high school student, fed up with life, finds inspiration in painting and decides to plunge into the stunning yet demanding world of art. The anime series is available for streaming on Netflix.


Arata Kaizaki, a 27-year-old, relives the life of a high-school student through the ReLIFE experiment and it changes his perspective on life.


Mari Tamaki teams up with Shirase Kobuchizawa and two other girls to embark on a journey to Antarctica, the location of Shirase's mother's three-year disappearance.




Violet Evergarden, a child soldier turned into an Auto Memory Doll, writes letters that evoke the words her clients can't. But her feelings about love and loss resurface when a terminally ill boy asks for her services.






Kakeru Kuraha has no desire to return to athletics during his college years. But an impromptu shoplifting-related sprint brings his talent to the attention of Haji Kiyose.


Shizuku, a young woman with dreams of becoming a writer, meets Seiji, a talented boy who aspires to be a master luthier. As they fall in love, they work together to achieve their individual goals.

The series follows Kaoru Nishimi, a wealthy, introverted first-year high school student who frequently moves cities due to his father's job.


Here's a list of some inspirational anime series that are bound to motivate you.

7 Inspirational Anime To Watch In 2024

7 Common Foods And Drinks That Cause Acidity

Excessive consumption of spicy food can irritate your oesophagus and can cause acidity. The right way of eating extra spicy food is to eat it in moderation or pair it with something bland and not too hot.

Although citrus fruits are high in Vitamin C, their high acidity can harm your teeth and cause stomach irritation when consumed excessively, especially in the case of fruits like oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and tomatoes.

Fried foods are bad for your heart and lead to acidity. They are hard for the stomach to digest, increasing the chances of acid reflux.


Chocolate has caffeine and theobromine, which can contribute towards acid reflux and acidity. The high fat content in chocolate can increase stomach pain, eventually leading to heartburn.




Excessive intake of coffee or drinks with high caffeine quantity will raise the acid levels in your stomach. Eliminating caffeine from your diet can have an overall beneficial result on your body.


Carbonated drinks like soda and sparkling water increase the acids in your stomach. They also have a high sugar content and lead to the secretion of unwanted juices in the stomach.


Red wine, made from fermented grapes, is highly acidic. Thus, it is crucial to drink red wine in very little quantity.


Here's a list of foods and drinks that have high acid content and can lead to acid reflux in the stomach:

Bajra or pearl millet is a nutritious grain widely used in Indian cuisine during the winters. Here are some bajra recipes you must try this winter:

Bajra rotis are coarse flatbreads made with bajra flour. It's an excellent gluten-free option and tastes delicious with some ghee on top.


Bajra khichdi is a nutritious one-pot meal. You can make it with soaked pearl millet, lentils, vegetables and spices. It has a porridge-like consistency and taste.


Bajra methi puri combines the goodness of pearl millets and fenugreek leaves. It's perfect for a light snack for winter evenings.




Bajra vada is a veggie-loaded and crispy fluffy treat. Made with grated carrots, grounded peas, and finely chopped cauliflower, these bajra vada are great for lunchtime.


Pearl millets can also be used to make bajra kheer, a delectable dessert for winter. To make it healthier, you can sweeten it with jaggery and cook it with cardamom, saffron, and chopped nuts for more flavour and texture.


Bajre ki raab is a Gujarati beverage or porridge-like drink made from bajra flour. The easy-to-digest dish is best served hot.


Here are some bajra recipes you must try this winter:

6 Must-Try Winter Special Bajra Recipes

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