<p>An Instagram influencer felt the heat after posting a video saying the south Indian city of Bengaluru would be empty if north Indians were asked to leave.</p>

<p>After severe backlash, she posted another video to say she loves Bengaluru. The original video appears to have been deleted.</p>

<p>The backlash, including from some celebrities in the southern state of Karnataka, came after digital content creator Sugandh Sharma said in a video that Bengaluru will lose its charm if migrants left.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: Would you trust an influencer over a journalist?</strong></p>

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<p>Kannadigas "must understand that before asking us to leave,” Sharma said in the video which she titled Bengaluru is of everyone, not just one person.</p>

<p>Pretty girls who dance to Punjabi music won’t be seen in the city, paying guest accommodations (PGs) and clubs would be deserted and people would not enjoy rent income without North Indians, she claimed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharma's video faced sharp reaction from ordinary citizens as well as celebrities including actors Chandan Shetty, Chaithra Achar and Anupama Gowda.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-shraddha-kapoor-zooms-past-indian-pm-modi-with-more-instagram-followers-post-stree-2-success-751888">Also read:&nbsp;Shraddha Kapoor zooms past Indian PM Modi with more Instagram followers post Stree 2 success</a></strong></p>

<p>“If you can actually leave, just as an experiment, and see how Bangalore becomes empty, we are ready to live with that emptiness and dancers-less pubs. We can live with it. Really. Forget all other North Indians. You leave ma’am, enough for now!,” Achar commented.</p>

<p>Gowda wrote, “If you think this is cool, nope it isn’t. You need Bengaluru more than anything else and your leaving Bengaluru doesn’t make any difference to our OORU [land] and for a fact, we all know you can’t leave Bengaluru – if you know you know.”</p>

<p>Actress Varsha Bollamma wrote, “Please leave.”&nbsp;</p>

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<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-arrests-woman-for-criticising-govts-ban-on-instagram-749758">Also read: Turkey arrests woman for criticising govt's ban on Instagram</a></strong></p>

<p>An Instagram user wrote: "We are eagerly waiting to see our Bengaluru without people who are not even grateful for the lifestyle they have got because of Bengaluru..take your whole gang away... doesn’t make a difference to the actual Kannadigas!”</p>

<p>Asking her to leave, another wrote, "I can sponsor your one-way ticket. Please leave the city.”</p>

<p>After the backlash, the influencer wrote in a new post on Sunday (Sep 22): "I love Bengaluru so don't spread hate."</p>

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<p>In the accompanying video, she said in Hindi that she's a traveller who tries to learn the culture of the places that she goes to.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People should not spread hate by commenting on her video, she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She ended the video by saying "all of us are Indians," and asked people to stay away from 'divide and rule'.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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An Instagram influencer felt the heat after posting a video saying the south Indian city of Bengaluru would be empty if north Indians were asked to leave. After severe backlash, she posted another video to say she loves Bengaluru.

An Instagram influencer felt the heat after posting a video saying the south Indian city of Bengaluru would be empty if north Indians were asked to leave. After severe backlash, she posted another video to say she loves Bengaluru. The original video appears to have been deleted. The backlash, including from some celebrities in the southern state of Karnataka, came after digital content creator Sugandh Sharma said in a video that Bengaluru will lose its charm if migrants left. Watch: Gravitas: Would you trust an influencer over a journalist? × Kannadigas "must understand that before asking us to leave,” Sharma said in the video which she titled Bengaluru is of everyone, not just one person. Pretty girls who dance to Punjabi music won’t be seen in the city, paying guest accommodations (PGs) and clubs would be deserted and people would not enjoy rent income without North Indians, she claimed. Sharma's video faced sharp reaction from ordinary citizens as well as celebrities including actors Chandan Shetty, Chaithra Achar and Anupama Gowda. Also read: Shraddha Kapoor zooms past Indian PM Modi with more Instagram followers post Stree 2 success “If you can actually leave, just as an experiment, and see how Bangalore becomes empty, we are ready to live with that emptiness and dancers-less pubs. We can live with it. Really. Forget all other North Indians. You leave ma’am, enough for now!,” Achar commented. Gowda wrote, “If you think this is cool, nope it isn’t. You need Bengaluru more than anything else and your leaving Bengaluru doesn’t make any difference to our OORU [land] and for a fact, we all know you can’t leave Bengaluru – if you know you know.” Actress Varsha Bollamma wrote, “Please leave.” Also read: Turkey arrests woman for criticising govt's ban on Instagram An Instagram user wrote: "We are eagerly waiting to see our Bengaluru without people who are not even grateful for the lifestyle they have got because of Bengaluru..take your whole gang away... doesn’t make a difference to the actual Kannadigas!” Asking her to leave, another wrote, "I can sponsor your one-way ticket. Please leave the city.” After the backlash, the influencer wrote in a new post on Sunday (Sep 22): "I love Bengaluru so don't spread hate." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sugandh Sharma (@thesugandhsharma) × In the accompanying video, she said in Hindi that she's a traveller who tries to learn the culture of the places that she goes to. People should not spread hate by commenting on her video, she said. She ended the video by saying "all of us are Indians," and asked people to stay away from 'divide and rule'. (With inputs from agencies)

Instagram influencer backtracks after saying Bengaluru will be empty without north Indians

<p>The Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has added a husband-wife duo to its no-fly list after a social media storm over the couple's&nbsp;rude behaviour towards a woman from mainland China over reclining her chair.</p>

<p>The Cantonese-speaking couple from Hong Kong was caught on camera by the woman who speaks Mandarin, the major language of mainland China, showing them harassing and verbally abusing her.</p>

<p>She posted the confrontation on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, and the video went viral over the weekend, garnering nearly 29,000 comments.</p>

<p>The woman said that at one point, she was kicked by the couple who abused her using racially discriminatory language.</p>

<p>Cathay said on Sunday (Sep 22) that the couple will not be allowed in any of its flights in future, vowing to a "zero-tolerance policy” towards disrespectful behaviour.</p>

<h2><strong>How did the incident unfold?</strong></h2>

<p>The incident happened on September 17 on a&nbsp;Hong Kong-London flight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The middle-aged husband and wife accused the mainland woman of obstructing their view of the in-flight television screen, and demanded that she straighten her seat.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Why Air India passenger was arrested after refusing food, drinks on flight</strong></p>

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<p>She refused to do so. Then the wife stretched her legs on the armrests of the woman's seat, scolded and slapped her wrist.</p>

<p>"When she realised I couldn't speak Cantonese, she started calling me 'mainland girl' in a derogatory tone," she said, according to a report in South China Morning Post.</p>

<p>The husband pushed the back of her seat, the woman said, making it shake.</p>

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<p>At one point, the wife raised her middle finger at the woman, who sought help from the cabin crew that only asked her to put her seat back in straight position.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/30-hour-ordeal-for-air-india-passengers-technical-glitch-ac-failure-on-delhi-san-francisco-flight-727681"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;30-hour delay, tech issues, passenger blackouts: Air India Delhi-San Francisco flight finally takes off</strong></a></p>

<p>"I was shocked because it was not meal time, yet the flight attendant wanted me to compromise," the woman said. "I rejected the suggestion," media reports&nbsp;quoted her as saying.</p>

<p>Some co-passengers slammed the Hong Kong couple. "Don't call yourself a Hong Konger, you bully," said one of them.</p>

<p>"How old are you? Why are you bullying a young girl?," asked another.</p>

<p>After she posted her ordeal on Xiaohongshu, the woman received several similar sympathetic comments. One of them said if the couple wanted more space, they should have paid for first-class seats.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/drunk-passenger-tries-to-enter-cockpit-mid-air-says-i-will-take-the-controls-756078">Drunk passenger tries to enter cockpit mid-air, says 'I will take the controls'</a></strong></p>

<p>The woman said in a TV interview on Sunday that she was moved by other passengers who had spoken up during the incident, the South China Morning Post said in a report.</p>

<p>“When the first person spoke up, tears welled up in my eyes. I felt a deep sense of injustice, but also a relief that someone understood and spoke up for me, including a lot of Hongkongers who helped me. I see this as an isolated incident and do not want it to affect the unity between the two places,” SCMP quoted her as saying.</p>

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The Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has added a husband-wife duo to its no-fly list after a social media storm over the couple's rude behaviour towards a woman from mainland China over reclining her chair.

The Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has added a husband-wife duo to its no-fly list after a social media storm over the couple's rude behaviour towards a woman from mainland China over reclining her chair. The Cantonese-speaking couple from Hong Kong was caught on camera by the woman who speaks Mandarin, the major language of mainland China, showing them harassing and verbally abusing her. She posted the confrontation on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, and the video went viral over the weekend, garnering nearly 29,000 comments. The woman said that at one point, she was kicked by the couple who abused her using racially discriminatory language. Cathay said on Sunday (Sep 22) that the couple will not be allowed in any of its flights in future, vowing to a "zero-tolerance policy” towards disrespectful behaviour. How did the incident unfold? The incident happened on September 17 on a Hong Kong-London flight. The middle-aged husband and wife accused the mainland woman of obstructing their view of the in-flight television screen, and demanded that she straighten her seat. Watch: Why Air India passenger was arrested after refusing food, drinks on flight × She refused to do so. Then the wife stretched her legs on the armrests of the woman's seat, scolded and slapped her wrist. "When she realised I couldn't speak Cantonese, she started calling me 'mainland girl' in a derogatory tone," she said, according to a report in South China Morning Post. The husband pushed the back of her seat, the woman said, making it shake. Watch the video here: × At one point, the wife raised her middle finger at the woman, who sought help from the cabin crew that only asked her to put her seat back in straight position. Also read: 30-hour delay, tech issues, passenger blackouts: Air India Delhi-San Francisco flight finally takes off "I was shocked because it was not meal time, yet the flight attendant wanted me to compromise," the woman said. "I rejected the suggestion," media reports quoted her as saying. Some co-passengers slammed the Hong Kong couple. "Don't call yourself a Hong Konger, you bully," said one of them. "How old are you? Why are you bullying a young girl?," asked another. After she posted her ordeal on Xiaohongshu, the woman received several similar sympathetic comments. One of them said if the couple wanted more space, they should have paid for first-class seats. Also read: Drunk passenger tries to enter cockpit mid-air, says 'I will take the controls' The woman said in a TV interview on Sunday that she was moved by other passengers who had spoken up during the incident, the South China Morning Post said in a report. “When the first person spoke up, tears welled up in my eyes. I felt a deep sense of injustice, but also a relief that someone understood and spoke up for me, including a lot of Hongkongers who helped me. I see this as an isolated incident and do not want it to affect the unity between the two places,” SCMP quoted her as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Cathay Pacific bans HK couple who kicked, verbally abused Chinese woman for reclining her chair

<p>When Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugged Hanumankind after he performed at a diaspora event in New York this weekend, it was a defining&nbsp;moment in the Indian rapper's career.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While hugging him, Modi said "Jai Hanuman", hailing the Hindu god.</p>

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<p>Born to Malayali parents, Hanumankind, real name Sooraj Cherukat, has emerged as the new sensation in the Desi Hip Hop or DHH scene.</p>

<p>His viral hit "Big Dawgs" has been at number 1 of Spotify's India top 50 for weeks. Having debuted at number 57 on Billboard Hot 100, it also moved ahead of Kendrick Lamar’s "Not Like Us" on Spotify's global Hip Hop list in August. It was at one point at number 9, while Lamar's track was at 11th position on the music streaming app.<br />
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<strong>Watch:&nbsp;PM Modi's US visit: Indian PM to address Indian diaspora in New York</strong></p>

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<p>Spotify also featured Hanumankind on the cover of the Global Hip Hop Playlist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here is what you need to know about Hanumankind:</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Hanumankind? His real story</strong></h2>

<p>Sooraj Cherukat was born in 1992 in Ponnani, a town in Malappuram, a northern district in the south Indian state of Kerala, to Malayali parents.</p>

<p>He moved to the US as a child to Texas, where his father worked at an oil company.</p>

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<p>He did his schooling in Houston and attended Houston Community College.</p>

<p>Hanumankind had been bullied as a child, as he mentioned in his lyrics.</p>

<p>During his formative years in the US, he listened to hip hop from artists including Project Pat, whom he gave a shoutout in "Big Dawgs."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was a keen listener of US music, particularly southern hip hop. His musical sensibilities were shaped by artists like Three 6 Mafia, UGK, and DJ Screw.&nbsp;His style is influenced by Kendrick Lamar, J Cole and Logic, and one can find traces of Lil Wayne in his delivery.</p>

<p>The word Hanumankind is a play on the humankind, with the Hindu god Hanuman added to it. But Cherukad had said there was no particular religious significance to the name.</p>

<h2><strong>How Hanumankind became an Indian hip hop sensation</strong></h2>

<p>After attending college in Texas, he moved to India for further studies, enrolling for a course in business administration in 2012 at PSG College in Coimbatore in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After studies, he moved to the south Indian city of Bengaluru, where he worked at Goldman Sachs for some time before deciding to pursue a full-time career in music.</p>

<p>He released several singles and collabs while performing at events like the NH7 Weekender and earning a name for himself in the underground hip-hop scene in the Indian city.</p>

<p>His debut Extended Play album was named <em>Kalari</em>, in a nod to the Kerala martial art form. The rapper-songwriter released his first single "Daily Dose" in 2019.</p>

<p>The Malayalam-language hit movie <em>Aavesham</em> had a song by him, "The Last Dance", in its soundtrack.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kerala-rapper-hanumankind-goes-global-with-big-dawgs-know-all-about-the-viral-sensation-746951">Also read:&nbsp;Kerala rapper Hanumankind goes global with 'Big Dawgs'; know all about the viral sensation</a></strong></p>

<p>"Big Dawgs", featuring Kalmi, became viral not only for the song but also for the stunning music video directed by Bijoy Shetty.</p>

<p>Shot in a 'well of death' car circus at Sooraj's native town of Ponnani,&nbsp;"Big Dawgs" was released this July and went on to become a global hit.</p>

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When Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugged Hanumankind after he performed at a diaspora event in New York this weekend, it was a defining moment in the Indian rapper's career.

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugged Hanumankind after he performed at a diaspora event in New York this weekend, it was a defining moment in the Indian rapper's career. While hugging him, Modi said "Jai Hanuman", hailing the Hindu god. Pop sensation Hanumankind performs at Modi&US diaspora event in New York pic.twitter.com/5oxDZiG9Qb — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) September 22, 2024 × Born to Malayali parents, Hanumankind, real name Sooraj Cherukat, has emerged as the new sensation in the Desi Hip Hop or DHH scene. His viral hit "Big Dawgs" has been at number 1 of Spotify's India top 50 for weeks. Having debuted at number 57 on Billboard Hot 100, it also moved ahead of Kendrick Lamar’s "Not Like Us" on Spotify's global Hip Hop list in August. It was at one point at number 9, while Lamar's track was at 11th position on the music streaming app. Watch: PM Modi's US visit: Indian PM to address Indian diaspora in New York × Spotify also featured Hanumankind on the cover of the Global Hip Hop Playlist. Here is what you need to know about Hanumankind: Who is Hanumankind? His real story Sooraj Cherukat was born in 1992 in Ponnani, a town in Malappuram, a northern district in the south Indian state of Kerala, to Malayali parents. He moved to the US as a child to Texas, where his father worked at an oil company. Indian PM Modi with Hanumankind, Aditya Gadhvi and Devi Sriprasad at diaspora event in New York https://t.co/FPvUizBb7D pic.twitter.com/ysz9bxITGP — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) September 22, 2024 × He did his schooling in Houston and attended Houston Community College. Hanumankind had been bullied as a child, as he mentioned in his lyrics. During his formative years in the US, he listened to hip hop from artists including Project Pat, whom he gave a shoutout in "Big Dawgs." He was a keen listener of US music, particularly southern hip hop. His musical sensibilities were shaped by artists like Three 6 Mafia, UGK, and DJ Screw. His style is influenced by Kendrick Lamar, J Cole and Logic, and one can find traces of Lil Wayne in his delivery. The word Hanumankind is a play on the humankind, with the Hindu god Hanuman added to it. But Cherukad had said there was no particular religious significance to the name. How Hanumankind became an Indian hip hop sensation After attending college in Texas, he moved to India for further studies, enrolling for a course in business administration in 2012 at PSG College in Coimbatore in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. After studies, he moved to the south Indian city of Bengaluru, where he worked at Goldman Sachs for some time before deciding to pursue a full-time career in music. He released several singles and collabs while performing at events like the NH7 Weekender and earning a name for himself in the underground hip-hop scene in the Indian city. His debut Extended Play album was named Kalari, in a nod to the Kerala martial art form. The rapper-songwriter released his first single "Daily Dose" in 2019. The Malayalam-language hit movie Aavesham had a song by him, "The Last Dance", in its soundtrack. Also read: Kerala rapper Hanumankind goes global with 'Big Dawgs'; know all about the viral sensation "Big Dawgs", featuring Kalmi, became viral not only for the song but also for the stunning music video directed by Bijoy Shetty. Shot in a 'well of death' car circus at Sooraj's native town of Ponnani, "Big Dawgs" was released this July and went on to become a global hit. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Hanumankind, the Indian rapper whom Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugged in US?

<p>Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods department stores and late father of Lady Diana's boyfriend Dodi Al Fayed, has been accused of rape and sexual assault by more than 20 women, according to an explosive new documentary. At least five of these were cases of rape, as claimed by the women.</p>

<p>Mohamed, an Egyptian-born billionaire, died at the age of 94 last September.</p>

<p>His son Dodi was with Diana when she died in a car crash in 1997 while trying to escape prying paparazzi in an underground tunnel in Paris.<br />
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<p>The new documentary and podcast by BBC, <em>Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods</em>, claims that at least 20 of his former employees suffered rape or other forms of sexual assault. It also alleged cover-up by Harrods when it was owned by Al Fayed.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-princess-diana-and-dodi-fayed-romance-was-all-fake-report-says-couple-slept-in-separate-bedrooms-410827">Also read:&nbsp;Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed romance was all fake, report says couple slept in separate bedrooms</a></strong></p>

<p>The assaults took place in properties at London, Paris, St Tropez and Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p>“The spider’s web of corruption and abuse in this company was unbelievable and very dark,” BBC quoted Bruce Drummond, a lawyer representing some of the women, as saying.</p>

<p>Harrods’ current owners said they were “utterly appalled” by the allegations and that his victims had been failed for which the store sincerely apologised, the BBC said in a report.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/billionaire-mohamed-al-fayed-dies-at-94-26-years-after-princess-diana-and-dodis-car-crash-631470">Also read:&nbsp;Billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed dies at 94, 26 years after son Dodi and Princess Diana’s fatal car crash</a></strong></p>

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All the staff at Harrods were his “playthings,” it quoted one of the alleged survivors as saying. She described Al Fayed as "a monster, a sexual predator with no moral compass whatsoever.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fayed had faced sexual assault claims during his lifetime too, but the BBC said the new allegations "are of unprecedented scale and seriousness", adding it believes "many more women may have been assaulted."</p>

<p>In fact, several more women contacted BBC after it first published the story.</p>

<p>“He was vile,” said a woman who worked as Al Fayed's personal assistant from 1988 to 1991 and claimed he tried to rape her more than once.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said that she is "angry" at the portrayal of Al Fayed in the hit Netflix series <em>The Crown</em>, which showed him as funny, generous and loyal to his employees.</p>

<p>"People shouldn't remember him like that. It's not how he was,” BBC quoted her as saying.<br />
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Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods department stores and late father of Lady Diana's boyfriend Dodi Al Fayed, has been accused of rape and sexual assault by more than 20 women, according to an explosive new documentary.

Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods department stores and late father of Lady Diana's boyfriend Dodi Al Fayed, has been accused of rape and sexual assault by more than 20 women, according to an explosive new documentary. At least five of these were cases of rape, as claimed by the women. Mohamed, an Egyptian-born billionaire, died at the age of 94 last September. His son Dodi was with Diana when she died in a car crash in 1997 while trying to escape prying paparazzi in an underground tunnel in Paris. Watch: Lesser-known facts about Princess Diana × The new documentary and podcast by BBC, Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods, claims that at least 20 of his former employees suffered rape or other forms of sexual assault. It also alleged cover-up by Harrods when it was owned by Al Fayed. Also read: Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed romance was all fake, report says couple slept in separate bedrooms The assaults took place in properties at London, Paris, St Tropez and Abu Dhabi. “The spider’s web of corruption and abuse in this company was unbelievable and very dark,” BBC quoted Bruce Drummond, a lawyer representing some of the women, as saying. Harrods’ current owners said they were “utterly appalled” by the allegations and that his victims had been failed for which the store sincerely apologised, the BBC said in a report. Also read: Billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed dies at 94, 26 years after son Dodi and Princess Diana’s fatal car crash All the staff at Harrods were his “playthings,” it quoted one of the alleged survivors as saying. She described Al Fayed as "a monster, a sexual predator with no moral compass whatsoever.” Fayed had faced sexual assault claims during his lifetime too, but the BBC said the new allegations "are of unprecedented scale and seriousness", adding it believes "many more women may have been assaulted." In fact, several more women contacted BBC after it first published the story. “He was vile,” said a woman who worked as Al Fayed's personal assistant from 1988 to 1991 and claimed he tried to rape her more than once. She said that she is "angry" at the portrayal of Al Fayed in the hit Netflix series The Crown, which showed him as funny, generous and loyal to his employees. "People shouldn't remember him like that. It's not how he was,” BBC quoted her as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

Mohamed Al Fayed was a rapist? 20 women come out against father of Lady Diana's boyfriend Dodi Al Fayed

<p>Every parent has at some occasion encountered a child refusing to eat certain foods. As annoying as it may be, fussy eating is possibly associated mostly with genetics, according to a large study in the UK that examined food habits of thousands of children over a period of time.</p>

<p>Food Fussiness or FF is "the tendency to eat a small range of foods, due to pickiness and/or reluctance to try new foods," and peaks at around seven years of age, according to the study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-want-better-relationship-with-your-kids-use-more-humour-says-new-study-749789">Also read:&nbsp;Want better relationship with your kids? Use more humour, says new study</a></strong></p>

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The study participants were identical and non-identical twins whose food habits were tracked over 13 years. This is the first twin study of genetic and environmental contributions to the developmental trajectory of FF from toddlerhood to early adolescence, and stability and change over time, said the study whose lead authors are Zeynep Nas and Moritz Herle.<br />
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The study found genetics, or specifically DNA, to be the top factor behind food fussiness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Genetic variation in the population explained 60 per cent of the differences in pickiness at 16 months, rising to 74 per cent and more from three to 13 years old," it said.</p>

<p>Individual differences in fussy eating, it said, were largely explained by genetic factors at all ages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Fussy eating also shows a significant proportion of environmental influence, especially in toddlerhood, and may, therefore, benefit from early interventions throughout childhood," it added.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Virus Linked To Childhood Paralysis On The Rise In The US</strong></p>

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<p>The study was done on a so-called 'Gemini' population of  4,804 twins born in 2007.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Parents were asked to fill questionnaires on their eating behaviour at different ages: 16 months, and ages of three, five, seven and 13.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/medical-clown-can-help-reduce-hospital-stay-for-children-study-757055"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Medical clowns can help reduce hospital stay for children: Study</strong></a></p>

<p>The scientists found that fussy eating habits were more similar among identical twins than non-identical twins.</p>

<p>But fussy eating can be fixed, even though it has genetic underpinnings, according to Dr Alison Fildes, a co-author of the study.</p>

<p>“Parents can continue to support their children to eat a wide variety of foods throughout childhood and into adolescence, but peers and friends might become a more important influence on children’s diets as they reach their teens.”</p>

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Every parent has at some occasion encountered a child refusing to eat certain foods. As annoying as it may be, fussy eating is possibly associated mostly with genetics, according to a large study in the UK that examined food habits of thousands of children over a period of time.

Every parent has at some occasion encountered a child refusing to eat certain foods. As annoying as it may be, fussy eating is possibly associated mostly with genetics, according to a large study in the UK that examined food habits of thousands of children over a period of time. Food Fussiness or FF is "the tendency to eat a small range of foods, due to pickiness and/or reluctance to try new foods," and peaks at around seven years of age, according to the study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Also read: Want better relationship with your kids? Use more humour, says new study The study participants were identical and non-identical twins whose food habits were tracked over 13 years. This is the first twin study of genetic and environmental contributions to the developmental trajectory of FF from toddlerhood to early adolescence, and stability and change over time, said the study whose lead authors are Zeynep Nas and Moritz Herle. The study found genetics, or specifically DNA, to be the top factor behind food fussiness. "Genetic variation in the population explained 60 per cent of the differences in pickiness at 16 months, rising to 74 per cent and more from three to 13 years old," it said. Individual differences in fussy eating, it said, were largely explained by genetic factors at all ages. "Fussy eating also shows a significant proportion of environmental influence, especially in toddlerhood, and may, therefore, benefit from early interventions throughout childhood," it added. Watch: Virus Linked To Childhood Paralysis On The Rise In The US × The study was done on a so-called 'Gemini' population of  4,804 twins born in 2007. Parents were asked to fill questionnaires on their eating behaviour at different ages: 16 months, and ages of three, five, seven and 13. Also read: Medical clowns can help reduce hospital stay for children: Study The scientists found that fussy eating habits were more similar among identical twins than non-identical twins. But fussy eating can be fixed, even though it has genetic underpinnings, according to Dr Alison Fildes, a co-author of the study. “Parents can continue to support their children to eat a wide variety of foods throughout childhood and into adolescence, but peers and friends might become a more important influence on children’s diets as they reach their teens.” (With inputs from agencies)

Got a fussy-eating child? You may be part of the cause, as genetics plays a huge role in it

<p>A key witness has said that a man who faces execution for a murder in the US state of South Carolina did not commit the crime. But the state supreme court rejected the explosive testimony&nbsp;late Thursday, saying the execution should proceed as scheduled on Friday (Sep 20).</p>

<p>Lawyers of the 46-year-old Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah, earlier known as Freddie Owens, sought to halt the execution but it is going ahead in all likelihood.</p>

<p>Co-defendent Steven Golden wrote to the court saying that he lied at trial, and Owens was wrongfully convicted. He said Owens was not at the scene of the crime that took place in 1997, when he was 19.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-4-people-handed-death-penalty-over-bootleg-alcohol-that-killed-17-639830"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Iran: 4 people handed death penalty over bootleg alcohol that killed 17</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>South Carolina execution: What's the case all about?</strong></h2>

<p>Owens was sentenced to death in the fatal shooting of a female store worker during an armed robbery in November 1997.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He maintained his innocence through all these years. While the CCTV footage showed two masked men engaging in the robbery, forensic evidence did not tie Owens to the shooting.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: US botched 35% of execution attempts</strong></p>

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<p>During the course of the trial, Golden turned approver, agreeing to testify against Owens.</p>

<p>In his new affidavit to court, Golden said Owens was not at the scene of the crime. Golden said he did not reveal the real identity of the shooter as he feared the shooter's associates would kill him. Golden, who was 18 at the time, also said he was high during the initial police investigation when he named Owens.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-top-court-rules-out-lethal-injection-as-alternative-to-hanging-method-of-capital-punishment-574724">Also read: India's top court rules out lethal injection as alternative to hanging method of capital punishment</a></strong></p>

<p>Golden said he came forward with the new testimony to clear his conscience.</p>

<p>Golden also alleged that prosecutors said he would be spared the death penalty if he testified against Owens, which he did.</p>

<p>The prosecutors dismissed Golden's new testimony as not credible.</p>

<p>The state supreme court agreed with the attorney general, ruling the new evidence did not amount to “exceptional circumstances” warranting a reprieve for Owens, The Guardian reported.</p>

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A key witness has said that a man who faces execution for a murder in the US state of South Carolina did not commit the crime. But the state supreme court rejected the explosive testimony late Thursday, saying the execution should proceed as scheduled on Friday (Sep 20).

A key witness has said that a man who faces execution for a murder in the US state of South Carolina did not commit the crime. But the state supreme court rejected the explosive testimony late Thursday, saying the execution should proceed as scheduled on Friday (Sep 20). Lawyers of the 46-year-old Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah, earlier known as Freddie Owens, sought to halt the execution but it is going ahead in all likelihood. Co-defendent Steven Golden wrote to the court saying that he lied at trial, and Owens was wrongfully convicted. He said Owens was not at the scene of the crime that took place in 1997, when he was 19. Also read: Iran: 4 people handed death penalty over bootleg alcohol that killed 17 South Carolina execution: What's the case all about? Owens was sentenced to death in the fatal shooting of a female store worker during an armed robbery in November 1997. He maintained his innocence through all these years. While the CCTV footage showed two masked men engaging in the robbery, forensic evidence did not tie Owens to the shooting. Watch: Gravitas: US botched 35% of execution attempts × During the course of the trial, Golden turned approver, agreeing to testify against Owens. In his new affidavit to court, Golden said Owens was not at the scene of the crime. Golden said he did not reveal the real identity of the shooter as he feared the shooter's associates would kill him. Golden, who was 18 at the time, also said he was high during the initial police investigation when he named Owens. Also read: India's top court rules out lethal injection as alternative to hanging method of capital punishment Golden said he came forward with the new testimony to clear his conscience. Golden also alleged that prosecutors said he would be spared the death penalty if he testified against Owens, which he did. The prosecutors dismissed Golden's new testimony as not credible. The state supreme court agreed with the attorney general, ruling the new evidence did not amount to “exceptional circumstances” warranting a reprieve for Owens, The Guardian reported. (With inputs from agencies)

An innocent man to be executed? US court gives go-ahead to lethal injection despite witness changing testimony

<p>One of the 50 men who are alleged to have taken part in the years-long drugging and raping of French woman Gisele Pelicot has admitted to his guilt, saying he was "part of this nightmare."</p>

<p>The man, identified in court documents as 44-year-old Lionel R, was speaking at the trial on a macabre case that shocked France. Apologising to Pelicot, he said in court on Thursday (Sep 19): "I have no choice but to accept the facts."</p>

<h2><strong>What is the case about?</strong></h2>

<p>Between 2011 and 2020, Pelicot was drugged by her now-former husband Dominique Pelicot into a 'deep coma' state. He then invited men to rape her in her bedroom in southern France.&nbsp;The accused, 50 men in total, are aged 26 to 74 and include a fireman, jailor, nurse and journalist.</p>

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<p>Dominique Pelicot had earlier admitted to connecting with strangers on online chatrooms and inviting them to rape her.&nbsp;He told the court he was “a rapist”, while claiming that all the men knew they were raping his unconscious wife.</p>

<p>Gisèle Pelicot wanted an open trial&nbsp;to raise awareness on use of drugs in rape and sexual abuse. Hundreds of women came out in support of her outside the court where the trial will continue into December.</p>

<p>While some of the accused told the court they were told the woman was drugged and unconcious, some others said they thought they were part of a sex game oragnised by&nbsp;the husband.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/drugged-and-raped-for-decades-hundreds-gather-in-support-of-gisele-pelicot-in-france-758730">Also read:&nbsp;'Drugged and raped for decades,' Hundreds gather in support of Gisele Pelicot in France</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>What did the accused man tell court?</strong></h2>

<p>“Since I never obtained Mrs Pélicot’s consent, I have no choice but to accept the facts,” Lionel R, a fireman, told the court, admitting that the raped her on 2 December 2018.</p>

<p>“I am sorry, I can only imagine the nightmare you’ve lived through … and I am part of this nightmare," the father of three said, addressing Gisele.</p>

<p>"I know my apologies won’t change what happened, but I wanted to tell you that. If I had known she wasn’t aware ...I wouldn’t have gone there," The Guardian newspaper quoted him as saying.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sexomnia-case-uk-woman-whose-rape-trial-was-dropped-over-rare-sleep-disorder-wins-huge-payout-750318"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'Sexomnia' case: UK woman whose rape trial was dropped over rare sleep disorder wins huge payout</strong></a></p>

<p>“I should have checked that she was OK with it. I didn’t talk to her, so I could not get her consent. I feel guilty for what I did.</p>

<p>“I never told myself: ‘I will rape that woman'," he said while admitting he was guilty of rape.</p>

<p>Lionel said he didn't ask too many questions, while there were mentions about medical drugs either taken by the woman herself, or administered by the then husband.</p>

<p>“I never imagined that she might not be part of this game. That was my first huge error, he added.”</p>

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One of the 50 men who are alleged to have taken part in the years-long drugging and raping of French woman Gisele Pelicot has admitted to his guilt, saying he was "part of this nightmare.

One of the 50 men who are alleged to have taken part in the years-long drugging and raping of French woman Gisele Pelicot has admitted to his guilt, saying he was "part of this nightmare." The man, identified in court documents as 44-year-old Lionel R, was speaking at the trial on a macabre case that shocked France. Apologising to Pelicot, he said in court on Thursday (Sep 19): "I have no choice but to accept the facts." What is the case about? Between 2011 and 2020, Pelicot was drugged by her now-former husband Dominique Pelicot into a 'deep coma' state. He then invited men to rape her in her bedroom in southern France. The accused, 50 men in total, are aged 26 to 74 and include a fireman, jailor, nurse and journalist. × Dominique Pelicot had earlier admitted to connecting with strangers on online chatrooms and inviting them to rape her. He told the court he was “a rapist”, while claiming that all the men knew they were raping his unconscious wife. Gisèle Pelicot wanted an open trial to raise awareness on use of drugs in rape and sexual abuse. Hundreds of women came out in support of her outside the court where the trial will continue into December. While some of the accused told the court they were told the woman was drugged and unconcious, some others said they thought they were part of a sex game oragnised by the husband. Also read: 'Drugged and raped for decades,' Hundreds gather in support of Gisele Pelicot in France What did the accused man tell court? “Since I never obtained Mrs Pélicot’s consent, I have no choice but to accept the facts,” Lionel R, a fireman, told the court, admitting that the raped her on 2 December 2018. “I am sorry, I can only imagine the nightmare you’ve lived through … and I am part of this nightmare," the father of three said, addressing Gisele. "I know my apologies won’t change what happened, but I wanted to tell you that. If I had known she wasn’t aware ...I wouldn’t have gone there," The Guardian newspaper quoted him as saying. Also read: 'Sexomnia' case: UK woman whose rape trial was dropped over rare sleep disorder wins huge payout “I should have checked that she was OK with it. I didn’t talk to her, so I could not get her consent. I feel guilty for what I did. “I never told myself: ‘I will rape that woman'," he said while admitting he was guilty of rape. Lionel said he didn't ask too many questions, while there were mentions about medical drugs either taken by the woman herself, or administered by the then husband. “I never imagined that she might not be part of this game. That was my first huge error, he added.” (With inputs from agencies)

France mass rape case: Accused man, a father of three, admits to sexual assault of Gisele Pelicot

<p>Canada has abruptly ended a policy of allowing work permits to those on visitor visas from within the county, in yet another blow to thousands of migrants, many of them from India. Canada is rolling back or limiting several liberal immigration schemes introduced in the wake of the Covid pandemic. India is reportedly the second highest source country of temporary workers to Canada, behind only Mexico.</p>

<p>The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or IRCC, the country's immigration agency, said in a release, "Canada has ended the policy allowing visitors on temporary visas to apply for work permits from within the country, initially introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The change will be effective immediately, the agency said on Wednesday (Aug 28). It will continue to process applications submitted before that date.</p>

<p><strong>Indians protest against changes in Canada's immigration policy</strong></p>

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<p>The temporary work permits were introduced in August 2020 to help visitors who were unable to leave the country due to the pandemic-related travel restrictions. Under this scheme,&nbsp;visitors in Canada could apply for a work permit without having to leave the country. Foreigners who had held a work permit in the previous 12 months but who changed their status in Canada to “visitor” could also apply to work legally in Canada while waiting for a decision on their new work permit application.</p>

<p>This 'temporary policy' was set to expire on February 28, 2025, but now it has been stopped abruptly.</p>

<p>The agency said that some fraudsters were misusing this provision to lure foreigners into working in Canada without authorisation.</p>

<p>"IRCC is ending the policy as part of our overall efforts to recalibrate the number of temporary residents in Canada and preserve the integrity of the immigration system. IRCC is also aware that some bad actors were using the policy to mislead foreign nationals into working in Canada without authorisation," said the release.</p>

<h2><strong>Canada cracks down on temporary residents, Indian students protest</strong></h2>

<p>The stopping of work permits for visitors is the latest in a string of immigration reforms being undertaken by the Justin Trudeau administration to roll back the number of temporary residents in the country.</p>

<p>It came even as hundreds of Indian graduates and students have started protests amid fears of deportation due to several overnight changes to immigration policies.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unfair-to-indians-canada-witnesses-massive-protests-as-70000-students-face-deportation-753788">Also read: ‘Unfair to Indians,’ Canada witnesses massive protests as 70,000 students face deportation</a></strong><br />
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Among the issues of contention is a policy set to be implemented in September that would set limits on employers on how many temporary residents they could give jobs to.</p>

<p>It is common practice for international students to work part-time, often for very low wages, to meet some of their expenses. Their hope is to eventually find jobs in Canada, and gain permanent residency.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/foreign-student-receiving-study-permits-soar-in-canada-despite-government-restrictions-739914">Canada sees rise in number of foreign students receiving study permit despite government restrictions</a></strong></p>

<p>One of the policies that would face some caps is the PEI PNP, or Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program. This was one of the so-called 'express entry' routes for many foreigners to enter, live and work in Canada. It gave pathways to permanent residency for skilled workers and recent graduates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rollback of several&nbsp;policies is mainly aimed at reducing the temporary resident population in the country, which includes some 70,000 student graduates who now face uncertain futures. The government's contention is that the presence of temporary residents is stressing out the housing market and infrastructure of the country.</p>

<p>Immigration minister Marc Miller had said in March that Canada's temporary resident population "had grown rapidly, reaching up to 2.5 million or 6.2 per cent of the total population.</p>

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Canada has abruptly ended a policy of allowing work permits to those on visitor visas from within the county, in yet another blow to thousands of migrants, many of them from India.

Canada has abruptly ended a policy of allowing work permits to those on visitor visas from within the county, in yet another blow to thousands of migrants, many of them from India. Canada is rolling back or limiting several liberal immigration schemes introduced in the wake of the Covid pandemic. India is reportedly the second highest source country of temporary workers to Canada, behind only Mexico. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or IRCC, the country's immigration agency, said in a release, "Canada has ended the policy allowing visitors on temporary visas to apply for work permits from within the country, initially introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic." The change will be effective immediately, the agency said on Wednesday (Aug 28). It will continue to process applications submitted before that date. Indians protest against changes in Canada's immigration policy × The temporary work permits were introduced in August 2020 to help visitors who were unable to leave the country due to the pandemic-related travel restrictions. Under this scheme, visitors in Canada could apply for a work permit without having to leave the country. Foreigners who had held a work permit in the previous 12 months but who changed their status in Canada to “visitor” could also apply to work legally in Canada while waiting for a decision on their new work permit application. This 'temporary policy' was set to expire on February 28, 2025, but now it has been stopped abruptly. The agency said that some fraudsters were misusing this provision to lure foreigners into working in Canada without authorisation. "IRCC is ending the policy as part of our overall efforts to recalibrate the number of temporary residents in Canada and preserve the integrity of the immigration system. IRCC is also aware that some bad actors were using the policy to mislead foreign nationals into working in Canada without authorisation," said the release. Canada cracks down on temporary residents, Indian students protest The stopping of work permits for visitors is the latest in a string of immigration reforms being undertaken by the Justin Trudeau administration to roll back the number of temporary residents in the country. It came even as hundreds of Indian graduates and students have started protests amid fears of deportation due to several overnight changes to immigration policies. Also read: ‘Unfair to Indians,’ Canada witnesses massive protests as 70,000 students face deportation Among the issues of contention is a policy set to be implemented in September that would set limits on employers on how many temporary residents they could give jobs to. It is common practice for international students to work part-time, often for very low wages, to meet some of their expenses. Their hope is to eventually find jobs in Canada, and gain permanent residency. Also read: Canada sees rise in number of foreign students receiving study permit despite government restrictions One of the policies that would face some caps is the PEI PNP, or Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program. This was one of the so-called 'express entry' routes for many foreigners to enter, live and work in Canada. It gave pathways to permanent residency for skilled workers and recent graduates. The rollback of several policies is mainly aimed at reducing the temporary resident population in the country, which includes some 70,000 student graduates who now face uncertain futures. The government's contention is that the presence of temporary residents is stressing out the housing market and infrastructure of the country. Immigration minister Marc Miller had said in March that Canada's temporary resident population "had grown rapidly, reaching up to 2.5 million or 6.2 per cent of the total population. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Indian Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video showcasing his martial arts skills on Thursday (Aug 29), on the occasion of India's National Sports Day.</p>

<p>National Sports Day marks the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand, the Indian hockey legend who brought three Olympic gold medals to the country.</p>

<p>Rahul Gandhi shared the video along with a post on X, saying, "During the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, as we journeyed across thousands of kilometres, we had a daily routine of practicing jiu-jitsu every evening at our campsite."</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-slams-pm-modi-for-anti-constitutional-upsc-lateral-entry-move-751139">Also read: Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi for ‘anti-constitutional’ UPSC lateral entry</a></strong><br />
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Jiu-jitsu is a ground-based martial art originating mainly in Brazil.</p>

<p>The Congress leader is a black belt in Aikido, a Japanese martial art, and a blue belt in jiu-jitsu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What began as a simple&nbsp;way to stay fit quickly evolved into a community activity, bringing together fellow yatris and young martial arts students from the towns where we stayed," said Gandhi in the post, referring to his long march across India ahead of this summer's general elections.</p>

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<p>"Our goal was to introduce these young minds to the beauty of the ‘Gentle Art’—a harmonious blend of meditation, jiu-jitsu, Aikido, and non-violent conflict resolution techniques," he said about the martial arts session held with a group of children and youngsters.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/freedom-our-biggest-shield-rahul-gandhi-issues-i-day-message-congress-releases-report-card-as-lop-750434">Also Read: ‘Freedom our biggest shield,’ says Rahul Gandhi in I-Day message; Congress Releases LoP's report card</a></strong><br />
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"We aimed to instill in them the value of transforming violence into gentleness, giving them the tools to build a more compassionate and safer society."</p>

<p>"On National Sports Day, I want to share our experience with all of you, hoping to inspire some of you to take up the practice of the ‘Gentle Art’," wrote Gandhi, adding, "P.S.: Bharat Dojo Yatra is coming soon."</p>

<p><strong>Watch: BJP seeks action against Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress MP of violating house rules</strong></p>

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<p>Dojo refers to a school for training in various self-defence arts such as judo or karate.</p>

<p>During the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Gandhi engaged in various physical activities, from jogging and running to meeting and interacting with wrestlers.</p>

<p>Those with whom he interacted and sparred included some of the wrestlers who were protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh who had been accused of sexual harassment.</p>

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Indian Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video showcasing his martial arts skills on Thursday (Aug 29), on the occasion of India's National Sports Day. National Sports Day marks the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand, the Indian hockey legend who brought three Olympic gold medals to the country.

Indian Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video showcasing his martial arts skills on Thursday (Aug 29), on the occasion of India's National Sports Day. National Sports Day marks the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand, the Indian hockey legend who brought three Olympic gold medals to the country. Rahul Gandhi shared the video along with a post on X, saying, "During the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, as we journeyed across thousands of kilometres, we had a daily routine of practicing jiu-jitsu every evening at our campsite." Also read: Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi for ‘anti-constitutional’ UPSC lateral entry Jiu-jitsu is a ground-based martial art originating mainly in Brazil. The Congress leader is a black belt in Aikido, a Japanese martial art, and a blue belt in jiu-jitsu. "What began as a simple way to stay fit quickly evolved into a community activity, bringing together fellow yatris and young martial arts students from the towns where we stayed," said Gandhi in the post, referring to his long march across India ahead of this summer's general elections. Watch the video here: During the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, as we journeyed across thousands of kilometers, we had a daily routine of practicing jiu-jitsu every evening at our campsite. What began as a simple way to stay fit quickly evolved into a community activity, bringing together fellow yatris and… pic.twitter.com/Zvmw78ShDX — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 29, 2024 × "Our goal was to introduce these young minds to the beauty of the ‘Gentle Art’—a harmonious blend of meditation, jiu-jitsu, Aikido, and non-violent conflict resolution techniques," he said about the martial arts session held with a group of children and youngsters. Also Read: ‘Freedom our biggest shield,’ says Rahul Gandhi in I-Day message; Congress Releases LoP's report card "We aimed to instill in them the value of transforming violence into gentleness, giving them the tools to build a more compassionate and safer society." "On National Sports Day, I want to share our experience with all of you, hoping to inspire some of you to take up the practice of the ‘Gentle Art’," wrote Gandhi, adding, "P.S.: Bharat Dojo Yatra is coming soon." Watch: BJP seeks action against Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress MP of violating house rules × Dojo refers to a school for training in various self-defence arts such as judo or karate. During the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Gandhi engaged in various physical activities, from jogging and running to meeting and interacting with wrestlers. Those with whom he interacted and sparred included some of the wrestlers who were protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh who had been accused of sexual harassment. (With inputs from agencies)

Rahul Gandhi showcases his martial arts skills on India's sports day: 'Dojo Yatra coming soon'

<p><strong><em>Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.&nbsp;</em></strong><br />
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Jeremy Skibicki, a white supremacist serial killer, was given four life sentences by a Canadian court for murdering four native women in 2022 and abusing their corpses. The murders had shocked the First Nation community in Winnipeg region and the nation.</p>

<p>As the sentence was pronounced on Wednesday (Aug 28), Skibicki, who had pleaded not guilty citing a mental disorder, showed no emotion.</p>

<p>"Make no mistake Mr Skibicki, because of the current state of the law, the only available sentence that I can impose today will regrettably not adequately reflect the gravity of these offences," said Judge Glen Joyal while pronouncing the sentence after family members of the women made impact statements.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The women were "preyed upon and targeted" by a white supremacist who was acting upon his homicidal necrophilia, said the judge.</p>

<p>“The heinous crimes committed by Mr Skibicki have left a deep scar on First Nations people and the reverberations of his actions will be felt for generations,” said Grand Chief Cathy Merrick of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Jeremy Skibicki? A far-right monster with extreme racist views</strong></h2>

<p>Jeremy Skibicki is a 37-year-old man accused of carrying out the calculated, racially motivated murders of four First Nation women in Canada's Winnipeg.</p>

<p>In the years leading up to the murders, Skibicki had a social media presence, expressing racist and white supremacist views. His social media profiles contained antisemitic, misogynistic material.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Canada introduces new bill to fight online abuse with severe penalties for hate crimes</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>The murders of Jeremy Skibicki</strong></h2>

<p>Jeremy Skibicki, whose online presence showed him leaning towards far-right views, killed the indegenuos women between March and May of 2022.</p>

<p>Skibicki met two of the victims in homeless shelters, according to court documents.</p>

<p>He killed Morgan Harris, 39, Marcedes Myran, 26, Rebecca Contois, 24 and a fourth unidentified woman. That victim was named Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe, or Buffalo Woman, by Indigenous elders. A buffalo head was placed on a red cloth on a table near the prosecutors in the court during the trial as a tribute to her.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/robert-pickton-canadian-serial-killer-who-took-victims-to-pig-farm-dies-after-prison-attack-727638">Also read: Robert Pickton, Canadian serial killer who fed his victims to pigs, dies after prison attack</a></strong><br />
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He assaulted and killed the women by either strangling or drowning, the court was told. Before disposing off the bodies in trash bins, Skibicki allegedly sexually assaulted and dismembered the corpses.</p>

<p>The murders came to light after a man informed police about finding human remains while searching for scrap metal in a bin near Skibicki's residence.</p>

<p>Skibicki eventually confessed to having killed four women.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-man-admits-killing-four-indigenous-women-718916">Also read: Canada: Man admits killing four indigenous women</a></strong><br />
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<p>Skibicki reportedly suffered from schizophrenia, an alibi used by his lawyers to explain out his gruesome crimes.</p>

<p>They said he 'heard voiced from God' to commit the killings.</p>

<p>The victims' remains are yet to be found and a search is to be conducted later this year on a landfill site in Winnipeg.<br />
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Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Jeremy Skibicki, a white supremacist serial killer, was given four life sentences by a Canadian court for murdering four native women in 2022 and abusing their corpses.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Jeremy Skibicki, a white supremacist serial killer, was given four life sentences by a Canadian court for murdering four native women in 2022 and abusing their corpses. The murders had shocked the First Nation community in Winnipeg region and the nation. As the sentence was pronounced on Wednesday (Aug 28), Skibicki, who had pleaded not guilty citing a mental disorder, showed no emotion. "Make no mistake Mr Skibicki, because of the current state of the law, the only available sentence that I can impose today will regrettably not adequately reflect the gravity of these offences," said Judge Glen Joyal while pronouncing the sentence after family members of the women made impact statements. The women were "preyed upon and targeted" by a white supremacist who was acting upon his homicidal necrophilia, said the judge. “The heinous crimes committed by Mr Skibicki have left a deep scar on First Nations people and the reverberations of his actions will be felt for generations,” said Grand Chief Cathy Merrick of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. Who is Jeremy Skibicki? A far-right monster with extreme racist views Jeremy Skibicki is a 37-year-old man accused of carrying out the calculated, racially motivated murders of four First Nation women in Canada's Winnipeg. In the years leading up to the murders, Skibicki had a social media presence, expressing racist and white supremacist views. His social media profiles contained antisemitic, misogynistic material. Watch: Canada introduces new bill to fight online abuse with severe penalties for hate crimes × The murders of Jeremy Skibicki Jeremy Skibicki, whose online presence showed him leaning towards far-right views, killed the indegenuos women between March and May of 2022. Skibicki met two of the victims in homeless shelters, according to court documents. He killed Morgan Harris, 39, Marcedes Myran, 26, Rebecca Contois, 24 and a fourth unidentified woman. That victim was named Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe, or Buffalo Woman, by Indigenous elders. A buffalo head was placed on a red cloth on a table near the prosecutors in the court during the trial as a tribute to her. Also read: Robert Pickton, Canadian serial killer who fed his victims to pigs, dies after prison attack He assaulted and killed the women by either strangling or drowning, the court was told. Before disposing off the bodies in trash bins, Skibicki allegedly sexually assaulted and dismembered the corpses. The murders came to light after a man informed police about finding human remains while searching for scrap metal in a bin near Skibicki's residence. Skibicki eventually confessed to having killed four women. Also read: Canada: Man admits killing four indigenous women Skibicki reportedly suffered from schizophrenia, an alibi used by his lawyers to explain out his gruesome crimes. They said he 'heard voiced from God' to commit the killings. The victims' remains are yet to be found and a search is to be conducted later this year on a landfill site in Winnipeg. (With inputs from agencies)

TRIGGER WARNING: Who is Canadian serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, sentenced for murdering 4 indigenous women?

<p>A wolf thought to be behind at least eight killings of people in India's Uttar Pradesh has been caught, said authorities in the northern state on Thursday (Aug 29). It was captured after at least nine people were killed in alleged wolf attacks in the past 45 days in the Bahraich district. Earlier reports attributed the killing to a lone wolf, but recent sightings suggested that a pack of wolves may be involved in the attacks.</p>

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<p>Those who were mauled to death include six children and a woman. At least 30 others were injured in different villages of Mehasi tehsil in the district</p>

<p>Earlier, the Uttar Pradesh forest department said it had caught the presence of two wolves through late-night infrared drone imagery.</p>

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<p>"Our drones have captured the movement near the village. We have alerted our people in the village... We have spotted two wolves in our drone nearly 100 metres away from our location. We went to the spot and noticed footsteps and hence it was confirmed that two wolves have passed from here," said forest officer Ajeet Pratap Singh, as quoted by ANI news agency.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Walking with wolves in Southern Spain</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>'Operation Bhediya' launched</strong></h2>

<p>The government agencies and local residents are looking for the wolves in an operation codenamed 'Operation Bhediya'. Bhediya is the Hindi word for wolf.</p>

<p>A government statement said three wolves have been captured, though it is not clear how many are in the area.</p>

<p>"We have deployed 16 teams to capture the wolves, and 12 district-level officers are also stationed here. Additional Principal Chief Forest Conservator Renu Singh will remain on-site until the remaining wolves are captured," said Principal Chief Forest Conservator (Wildlife) Sanjay Srivastava.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wolves-in-ukraines-chernobyl-area-developing-resilience-to-cancer-report-689664">Also read: Wolves in Ukraine's Chernobyl area developing resilience to cancer: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>Wielding a gun, the local MLA from Mehasi Sureshwar Singh said "...This is my fundamental right. Wolf is taking away the children and villagers are scared. If their MLA, MP, District administration stand by them, it will increase their confidence...when people are confident, the society will be confident."</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tourists-walk-in-the-woods-with-wolves-through-spanish-mountains-494477">Also read: Watch | Tourists walk in the woods with wolves through Spanish mountains</a></strong></p>

<p>Forest official Rupendra Gaur said drones, nets and cages are being used to catch the wolves. "We are continuously trying to catch the wolves...We are ensuring that no untoward incident takes place anywhere," he said while speaking to ANI.</p>

<p>The district administration has provided an ex-gratia payment of 500,000 each to the kin of four who were killed by wolves, said the government statement, adding other victims' kin would also be paid.<br />
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A wolf thought to be behind at least eight killings of people in India's Uttar Pradesh has been caught, said authorities in the northern state on Thursday (Aug 29).

A wolf thought to be behind at least eight killings of people in India's Uttar Pradesh has been caught, said authorities in the northern state on Thursday (Aug 29). It was captured after at least nine people were killed in alleged wolf attacks in the past 45 days in the Bahraich district. Earlier reports attributed the killing to a lone wolf, but recent sightings suggested that a pack of wolves may be involved in the attacks. Forest officials catch the wolf that killed 8 people in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich . . . .#Bahraich #UttarPradesh #Wolf pic.twitter.com/XtPc2z1DWy — WION (@WIONews) August 29, 2024 × Those who were mauled to death include six children and a woman. At least 30 others were injured in different villages of Mehasi tehsil in the district Earlier, the Uttar Pradesh forest department said it had caught the presence of two wolves through late-night infrared drone imagery. Source: State Forest Department https://t.co/22mwZJs9f6 pic.twitter.com/31qgI5Uzac — ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2024 × "Our drones have captured the movement near the village. We have alerted our people in the village... We have spotted two wolves in our drone nearly 100 metres away from our location. We went to the spot and noticed footsteps and hence it was confirmed that two wolves have passed from here," said forest officer Ajeet Pratap Singh, as quoted by ANI news agency. Watch: Walking with wolves in Southern Spain × 'Operation Bhediya' launched The government agencies and local residents are looking for the wolves in an operation codenamed 'Operation Bhediya'. Bhediya is the Hindi word for wolf. A government statement said three wolves have been captured, though it is not clear how many are in the area. "We have deployed 16 teams to capture the wolves, and 12 district-level officers are also stationed here. Additional Principal Chief Forest Conservator Renu Singh will remain on-site until the remaining wolves are captured," said Principal Chief Forest Conservator (Wildlife) Sanjay Srivastava. Also read: Wolves in Ukraine's Chernobyl area developing resilience to cancer: Report Wielding a gun, the local MLA from Mehasi Sureshwar Singh said "...This is my fundamental right. Wolf is taking away the children and villagers are scared. If their MLA, MP, District administration stand by them, it will increase their confidence...when people are confident, the society will be confident." Also read: Watch | Tourists walk in the woods with wolves through Spanish mountains Forest official Rupendra Gaur said drones, nets and cages are being used to catch the wolves. "We are continuously trying to catch the wolves...We are ensuring that no untoward incident takes place anywhere," he said while speaking to ANI. The district administration has provided an ex-gratia payment of 500,000 each to the kin of four who were killed by wolves, said the government statement, adding other victims' kin would also be paid. (With inputs from agencies)

Wolf caught after attacks kill 9 people in India's Uttar Pradesh in 45 days. What is 'Operation Bhediya?'

<p>Reunion announcement of Oasis, the iconic British band of the 1990s led by brothers Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher, set the music world ablaze this week. What may have led the brothers to reconcile after their bitter feud and go on tour after a gap of nearly two decades? Money could be one cause, as an analysis has found that the band&nbsp;will rake in more moolah than it did at the peak of its career in the '90s.</p>

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The Guardian, citing an estimate from Birmingham City University, said the reunion tour could earn the brothers £400 million in ticket sales and add-ons. Liam and Noel will each earn £50 million.</p>

<p>Oasis confirmed the reunion on Tuesday (Aug 28), with tours spanning 14 days planned in Britain and Ireland, in an announcement that made their hardcore fans rejoice.</p>

<p>The tour,&nbsp;which will include a four-show run at Wembley Stadium,&nbsp;could be one of the most lucrative gigs ever.</p>

<p>After their bitter feud and split in 2009, the brothers had gone on to have solo careers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the estimate by Birmingham City University, the 14 days of concerts could make the Gallagher brothers double their net worth.</p>

<p>The figure of 400 million pounds is from UK and Ireland alone.</p>

<p>The band could tour rest of the world and earn more too, as their fan base spans continents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They’re considering going into Europe as well, so they stand to make even more,” The Guardian quoted Dr Matt Grimes, course director of the music business BA at Birmingham City University, as saying.</p>

<p>Tickets for their 1995 UK tour cost £14, which will go up 10 times this year, as per estimates.</p>

<p>Oasis fan base cuts across generations, as their private lives have been tabloid fodder in Britain, and nostalgia and new interest is generated through anniversary releases and documentaries about the band and the brothers.</p>

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<p>“They were ever present in the culture. You can almost compare them to Abba or the Beatles, there’s always something happening to remind and draw in new listeners,” The Guardian quoted business writer Eamonn Forde as saying.</p>

<p>“They’ve never monetised that nostalgia on this scale. They’ll probably make more money from these gigs than they did in the entire 90s.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Reunion announcement of Oasis, the iconic British band of the 1990s led by brothers Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher, set the music world ablaze this week. What may have led the brothers to reconcile after their bitter feud and go on tour after a gap of nearly two decades?

Reunion announcement of Oasis, the iconic British band of the 1990s led by brothers Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher, set the music world ablaze this week. What may have led the brothers to reconcile after their bitter feud and go on tour after a gap of nearly two decades? Money could be one cause, as an analysis has found that the band will rake in more moolah than it did at the peak of its career in the '90s. Also read: Gallagher brothers announce reunion shows for Oasis in 2025 The Guardian, citing an estimate from Birmingham City University, said the reunion tour could earn the brothers £400 million in ticket sales and add-ons. Liam and Noel will each earn £50 million. Oasis confirmed the reunion on Tuesday (Aug 28), with tours spanning 14 days planned in Britain and Ireland, in an announcement that made their hardcore fans rejoice. The tour, which will include a four-show run at Wembley Stadium, could be one of the most lucrative gigs ever. After their bitter feud and split in 2009, the brothers had gone on to have solo careers. Watch: Gravitas | How Taylor Swift prepared for Eras Tour × As per the estimate by Birmingham City University, the 14 days of concerts could make the Gallagher brothers double their net worth. The figure of 400 million pounds is from UK and Ireland alone. The band could tour rest of the world and earn more too, as their fan base spans continents. “They’re considering going into Europe as well, so they stand to make even more,” The Guardian quoted Dr Matt Grimes, course director of the music business BA at Birmingham City University, as saying. Tickets for their 1995 UK tour cost £14, which will go up 10 times this year, as per estimates. Oasis fan base cuts across generations, as their private lives have been tabloid fodder in Britain, and nostalgia and new interest is generated through anniversary releases and documentaries about the band and the brothers. Also read: Justin Timberlake thanks fans at concert post arrest: I've grown up with you “They were ever present in the culture. You can almost compare them to Abba or the Beatles, there’s always something happening to remind and draw in new listeners,” The Guardian quoted business writer Eamonn Forde as saying. “They’ve never monetised that nostalgia on this scale. They’ll probably make more money from these gigs than they did in the entire 90s.” (With inputs from agencies)

Oasis reunion: It's the money, honey - Gallagher brothers will make more from tour than in entire 1990s

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