Alex Ferguson will leave his role as Manchester United ambassador at the end of the season. The decision has been taken by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe as part of cost-cutting measures. WION's Esha Hanspal gets you the details.

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As the Lok Sabha elections draw near fascinating demographic data has emerged shining light on the undiminished spirit of India's oldest Waters in a remarkable testament to the strength of democracy. Thousands of centenarians across India are gearing up to make their voices heard.

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Canada is headed for another deadly fire season after witnessing the worst season in its history last year. Numerous 'zombie fires' continue to smolder beneath the ground in western Canada. The number is 10 to 12 times more than usual. They pose a major challenge to firefighters who are currently battling around 150 fires.

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While singer Taylor Swift's presence at this year's NFL season's games has made it the most watched NFL season in US TV history, Robert Kennedy Jr's Super Bowl advertisement imposing his late uncle John F Kennedy has angered members of the Kennedy family. Watch on to see to opposite sides of NFL news from the sidelines.

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It's again that time of the year when celebrations are peaking, the world is merrier, families are planning holidays and children are wishing for their beloved Santa Claus to gift them goodies. From across the world, people of all age groups have thronged Santa Claus Village in Finland's Rovaniemi to experience for once, in reality, something which always existed as a fiction.

But as Christmas comes around, a weird anxiousness seems to envelop the elders who worry about whether children, who believe in the existence of Santa Claus, should be told the truth or should they be left to believe the legend and enjoy their childhood innocence and happiness. 
 
The debate over Santa's existence, and how important he is in Christmas, can go on endlessly.&nbsp;But can we really imagine Christmas without Santa? Was he never a part of our childhood? Or were those hopes really futile?

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-grants-clearance-to-santa-claus-and-reindeer-for-entry-ahead-of-christmas-672680">US grants clearance to Santa Claus and reindeer for entry ahead of Christmas</a>

Poet Emily Dickson wrote of "Hope” as the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul." To hope is to try to live amid the battles and difficulties we face every day.&nbsp;

Santa's existence is what gives hope to children. In a world mired with conflicts, Santa's impending arrival is awaited, prepared for and celebrated. Amid conflicts, chaos and uncertainties, how many symbols of hope does this world really have—if not Santa?

<h2>How did Santa Claus come into our lives?</h2>

Coca-Cola has generally been linked with the creation of the image of Santa Claus when they created the iconic image of a man wearing a red suit, sporting a white beard on his&nbsp;ruddy cheeks. But the man who inspired this jolly figure was a generous bishop St Nicholas who existed in AD 280.

<h2>The 'man' behind the 'myth'</h2>

The history of Saint Nicholas has been steeped deep in the Christmas traditions in the form of 'merry Santa Claus' who is loved by all. He is known to save three sisters from getting sold and then pushed into slavery or prostitution by their father. His popularity rose to no heights and he became the protector of children and sailors.

St. Nicholas became a prominent part of American popular culture at the end of the 18th century and got the nickname 'Sinter Klaas', whose stories were narrated and loved by all. In some time, 'Sinter Klass' became the newly-popular Santa Claus, which slowly turned a compulsory part of Christmas traditions.

Watch:&nbsp;Christmas 2023: Up, close and personal with Finland's Santa Claus&nbsp;

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<h2>So, can we do away with Santa?</h2>

Two professors of psychology Candice Mills and Thalia R. Goldstein conducted a research titled 'There Are Better Ways to Talk With Your Kids About Santa' which was published in The New York Times.

A major finding of their research was that even those who came to know about Santa's non-existence were temporarily disappointed but soon their focus shifted to other aspects of the celebrations and some were even relieved to have solved the complicated puzzle.

Santa is a cherished hope which brings joy in the minds of children and inspires them to trod a better path so that they are not deprived of their gifts. It's a harmless figure of love, kindness and celebration which is full of glee and only brings smiles to the faces of people who wish to believe.

Just like Dickinson's description of hope, Santa is a happy hope that comes to all of us at the end of the year when we sit and ponder about all the difficult paths we crossed in that one year. Maybe, we can have that one 'sweet' hope – even though it's magical and may remain untouched like stars in the sky.

(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

It's again that time of the year when celebrations are peaking, the world is merrier, families are planning holidays and children are wishing for their beloved Santa Claus to gift them goodies.

It's again that time of the year when celebrations are peaking, the world is merrier, families are planning holidays and children are wishing for their beloved Santa Claus to gift them goodies. From across the world, people of all age groups have thronged Santa Claus Village in Finland's Rovaniemi to experience for once, in reality, something which always existed as a fiction. But as Christmas comes around, a weird anxiousness seems to envelop the elders who worry about whether children, who believe in the existence of Santa Claus, should be told the truth or should they be left to believe the legend and enjoy their childhood innocence and happiness. The debate over Santa's existence, and how important he is in Christmas, can go on endlessly. But can we really imagine Christmas without Santa? Was he never a part of our childhood? Or were those hopes really futile? Also read: US grants clearance to Santa Claus and reindeer for entry ahead of Christmas Poet Emily Dickson wrote of "Hope” as the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul." To hope is to try to live amid the battles and difficulties we face every day. Santa's existence is what gives hope to children. In a world mired with conflicts, Santa's impending arrival is awaited, prepared for and celebrated. Amid conflicts, chaos and uncertainties, how many symbols of hope does this world really have—if not Santa? How did Santa Claus come into our lives? Coca-Cola has generally been linked with the creation of the image of Santa Claus when they created the iconic image of a man wearing a red suit, sporting a white beard on his ruddy cheeks. But the man who inspired this jolly figure was a generous bishop St Nicholas who existed in AD 280. The 'man' behind the 'myth' The history of Saint Nicholas has been steeped deep in the Christmas traditions in the form of 'merry Santa Claus' who is loved by all. He is known to save three sisters from getting sold and then pushed into slavery or prostitution by their father. His popularity rose to no heights and he became the protector of children and sailors. St. Nicholas became a prominent part of American popular culture at the end of the 18th century and got the nickname 'Sinter Klaas', whose stories were narrated and loved by all. In some time, 'Sinter Klass' became the newly-popular Santa Claus, which slowly turned a compulsory part of Christmas traditions. Watch: Christmas 2023: Up, close and personal with Finland's Santa Claus So, can we do away with Santa? Two professors of psychology Candice Mills and Thalia R. Goldstein conducted a research titled 'There Are Better Ways to Talk With Your Kids About Santa' which was published in The New York Times. A major finding of their research was that even those who came to know about Santa's non-existence were temporarily disappointed but soon their focus shifted to other aspects of the celebrations and some were even relieved to have solved the complicated puzzle. Santa is a cherished hope which brings joy in the minds of children and inspires them to trod a better path so that they are not deprived of their gifts. It's a harmless figure of love, kindness and celebration which is full of glee and only brings smiles to the faces of people who wish to believe. Just like Dickinson's description of hope, Santa is a happy hope that comes to all of us at the end of the year when we sit and ponder about all the difficult paths we crossed in that one year. Maybe, we can have that one 'sweet' hope – even though it's magical and may remain untouched like stars in the sky. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Decoding Santa Claus: How ‘Christmassy’ will be Christmas without him ‘jingling’ your way

On The India Story this week, Vikram Chandra discusses exit polls following the recently concluded crucial state elections in five states and what the results would mean for the 2024 General elections with election expert, Sanjay Kumar, Former Director, Centre for Study of Developing Societies and senior journalists Nalini Singh and Kingshuk Nag.

Exit polls predictions 2023: Mixed exit polls predictions for five state election

According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the stage is set for a remarkable business surge, with projections reaching an impressive $63 billion. This comes as 3.8 million weddings are expected to unfold across the nation, commencing from dev Uthan Ekadashi and continuing until December 15.

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Across parties, ruling and Opposition, it’s been a shower of schemes, projects and promises in the months leading up to the five state Assembly elections. With the dates announced, and the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in place, this will now come to a halt.

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India's growth story holds promise as it gears for its upcoming festival season. We focus on India's consumption patterns & analyse the impact of growing inflation & supply-related shocks.

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4 Indian states - Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Mizoram - go to polls by the end of 2023. Besides Telangana, these will be the last round of state polls before the national elections in the middle of 2024. That makes them a big litmus test for the parties going to the hustings. The states going to elections cover 66 parliamentary seats.

Election season heats up in India

As monsoon season carries on and in full might across South Asia diseases flow alongside. Bangladesh is facing the wrath of dengue. There are more than 60,000 cases have already been reported in August this month alone and the country witnessed 295 deaths and the worrying figures already surpassed 2022's overall Dengue death toll.

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Mango — the ‘King of Fruits’ is one of the most relished fruits in India and while the mango season has arrived, here is a guide on where to get the different varieties of your favourite fruit. Take a look.

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The spy thriller The Night Agent: Season 1 has been topping the charts on Netflix on its weekly Top 10 lists of the most-watched TV show. Created by Shawn&nbsp;Ryan the web show is an adaptation of Matthew Quirk’s novel The Night Agent. It made its premiere on 23 March and garnered 216.39 million hours views for the week from 27 March to 2 April.&nbsp;

The show which begins with an explosion on a DC metro swiftly moves on to the murder of two undercover agents, Emma (Simone Kessell) and Henry (William MacDonald) which will lead to the unravelling of a wider conspiracy involving the vice president and the White House chief of staff.&nbsp;

Dashing Gabriel Basso is seen in a startling transformation from his role as a young boy in The Kings of Summer to that of an FBI agent Peter Sutherland in this new political thriller. Peter saves many Americans from the DC metro bombing, but the blame was put on him by the media. This young FBI agent is then hired to man an emergency phone line for covert spies in the basement of the White House. When the phone rang, cybersecurity specialist and the niece of assassinated covert operatives, Rose Larkin (played by Luciane Buchanan) was on the other end.&nbsp;

The star of The Night Agent show, Sutherland, partners up with Rose, to find out the truth behind the metro bombings. They both progressively uncover the riddle, which leads them to a more sinister scheme that has its roots in the White House.

Two psycho assassins and love birds, Ellen and Dale (played by Eve Harlow and Phoenix Raei), hired by the conspirators from inside the White House are relentlessly pursuing Peter and Rose and want to kill both of them. The movie frequently swings back to car chases, with some that can be labelled as adrenaline-fueled scenes keeping you on edge.&nbsp;

Though in the climax of The Night Agent both of the assassins are killed but they still manage to carve out their role perfectly. They show no emotions during their murders and kidnappings. Some of you may feel that the moments of their romance were too long and unnecessary, but it only reveals their deep-seated yearning to live a regular life, something that never materialises.

James Hawkins, the deputy director of the FBI, is played by Robert Patrick in two episodes. Peter doesn't trust him, therefore the entire focus is still on him right now but after he is killed it gets challenging to find out who is the real villain behind the bombings.&nbsp;

The story is held together by Hong Chau, who played White House Chief of Staff Diane Farr in the show. She becomes involved in the metro bombing mayhem, unintentionally at first, but things quickly escalate from there. The show keeps you guessing long enough whether Diane Farr is taintless or one of the conspirators which is pretty good as you seek to complete the 10 episodes of the show in a binge watch.&nbsp;

Rose and Peter fool Diane and access the FBI software, which allows them to view Rose's uncle and aunt's hard drive, something they found in a hideaway place in the woods.&nbsp;

As they examine the contents, they discover the interview of foreign political leader Omar Zadar (Adam Tsekhman) in which he discusses the metro bombing and asserts that he was not behind it. Peter reveals to Rose that Zadar is a dissident from the Balkans who leads the People's Independent Front (PIF) and is running for office in US, something that the Vice President Ashley Redfield (Christopher Shyer) unapproves of.&nbsp;

Secret Service agent Chelsea Arrington (Fola Evans-Akingbola) and Erik Monks (portrayed by D.B. Woodside) is in charge of the security detail of Redfield's daughter Maddie (Sarah Desjardins). The plot takes a compelling turn with Maddie's kidnapping. It brings Peter, Rose, Chelsea, and Monks together in their tenacious quest to first locate Maddie and then put an end to yet another bombing, which Peter and Rose now figured is an assassination plot by vice president of not only Zadar but the president too.&nbsp;

Yet during this chase, monks is shot and he dies. Given Chelsea's constant arguments with him, which now only seem sweet in retrospect, this is a really emotional point in the episode.

The character of Peter Sutherland is particularly endearing in the show since the audience gets to experience his continual emotional state as he is eager to learn whether or not his father was a traitor. Finally, the truth about his father is revealed and Peter faces the watershed moment.&nbsp;

In Camp David, the president's retreat, tensions rise as US President Michelle Travers (Kari Matchett) gets ready for a meeting with Zadar. But, Peter, Rose and Chelsea's joint efforts spare everyone from another bombing that could have potentially killed the president.&nbsp;

By the end of the The Night Agent season 1, you'll undoubtedly sense that Rose's fighting spirit made a lot of contributions in solving the case at hand. She was first portrayed as a fearful woman, which is understandable when someone is holding a gun to your head. But now, she becomes determined to find out those responsible for her aunt and uncle's murders, no matter how difficult the situation.

Peter is hired to work as a Night Agent himself by the president so the ending leaves a lot of room for the show to have a second season and have more intriguing story turns. We will also have a chance to follow Peter and Rose's romantic journey.&nbsp;

Overall, the web show is pretty fast moving and so it pushes you to think quickly as each turn is made. While you take in the scheme, you will surely be confined to your binge watching seating spot. The show is in fact a combination of all elements of action and suspense where Peter and Rose must overcome incredible odds and engage in thrilling and dangerous pursuits in order to save the day. It will keep you on the edge of your seats, with unexpected twists and turns that keep&nbsp;The Night Agent plot moving forward and the tension building. So, it makes for an excellent weekend viewing.

So will there be another season for The Night Agent?&nbsp;

Yes ! The Night Agent has already been renewed for a second 10-episode season only days after the gripping action show's Season 1 launch on 23 March.&nbsp;“To see the tremendous reaction to the show has been a great joy and is a credit to our cast, our writers, our directors, our crew and our partners at Sony Pictures Television and Netflix. We couldn't be any prouder or more excited to get cracking on Season 2 to share the further adventures of Night Action with our newfound fans," creator Shawn Ryan said in a statement.&nbsp;

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The spy thriller The Night Agent: Season 1 has been topping the charts on Netflix on its weekly Top 10 lists of the most-watched TV show. Created by Shawn Ryan the web show is an adaptation of Matthew Quirk’s novel The Night Agent.

The spy thriller The Night Agent: Season 1 has been topping the charts on Netflix on its weekly Top 10 lists of the most-watched TV show. Created by Shawn Ryan the web show is an adaptation of Matthew Quirk’s novel The Night Agent. It made its premiere on 23 March and garnered 216.39 million hours views for the week from 27 March to 2 April. The show which begins with an explosion on a DC metro swiftly moves on to the murder of two undercover agents, Emma (Simone Kessell) and Henry (William MacDonald) which will lead to the unravelling of a wider conspiracy involving the vice president and the White House chief of staff. Dashing Gabriel Basso is seen in a startling transformation from his role as a young boy in The Kings of Summer to that of an FBI agent Peter Sutherland in this new political thriller. Peter saves many Americans from the DC metro bombing, but the blame was put on him by the media. This young FBI agent is then hired to man an emergency phone line for covert spies in the basement of the White House. When the phone rang, cybersecurity specialist and the niece of assassinated covert operatives, Rose Larkin (played by Luciane Buchanan) was on the other end. The star of The Night Agent show, Sutherland, partners up with Rose, to find out the truth behind the metro bombings. They both progressively uncover the riddle, which leads them to a more sinister scheme that has its roots in the White House. Two psycho assassins and love birds, Ellen and Dale (played by Eve Harlow and Phoenix Raei), hired by the conspirators from inside the White House are relentlessly pursuing Peter and Rose and want to kill both of them. The movie frequently swings back to car chases, with some that can be labelled as adrenaline-fueled scenes keeping you on edge. Though in the climax of The Night Agent both of the assassins are killed but they still manage to carve out their role perfectly. They show no emotions during their murders and kidnappings. Some of you may feel that the moments of their romance were too long and unnecessary, but it only reveals their deep-seated yearning to live a regular life, something that never materialises. James Hawkins, the deputy director of the FBI, is played by Robert Patrick in two episodes. Peter doesn't trust him, therefore the entire focus is still on him right now but after he is killed it gets challenging to find out who is the real villain behind the bombings. The story is held together by Hong Chau, who played White House Chief of Staff Diane Farr in the show. She becomes involved in the metro bombing mayhem, unintentionally at first, but things quickly escalate from there. The show keeps you guessing long enough whether Diane Farr is taintless or one of the conspirators which is pretty good as you seek to complete the 10 episodes of the show in a binge watch. Rose and Peter fool Diane and access the FBI software, which allows them to view Rose's uncle and aunt's hard drive, something they found in a hideaway place in the woods. As they examine the contents, they discover the interview of foreign political leader Omar Zadar (Adam Tsekhman) in which he discusses the metro bombing and asserts that he was not behind it. Peter reveals to Rose that Zadar is a dissident from the Balkans who leads the People's Independent Front (PIF) and is running for office in US, something that the Vice President Ashley Redfield (Christopher Shyer) unapproves of. Secret Service agent Chelsea Arrington (Fola Evans-Akingbola) and Erik Monks (portrayed by D.B. Woodside) is in charge of the security detail of Redfield's daughter Maddie (Sarah Desjardins). The plot takes a compelling turn with Maddie's kidnapping. It brings Peter, Rose, Chelsea, and Monks together in their tenacious quest to first locate Maddie and then put an end to yet another bombing, which Peter and Rose now figured is an assassination plot by vice president of not only Zadar but the president too. Yet during this chase, monks is shot and he dies. Given Chelsea's constant arguments with him, which now only seem sweet in retrospect, this is a really emotional point in the episode. The character of Peter Sutherland is particularly endearing in the show since the audience gets to experience his continual emotional state as he is eager to learn whether or not his father was a traitor. Finally, the truth about his father is revealed and Peter faces the watershed moment. In Camp David, the president's retreat, tensions rise as US President Michelle Travers (Kari Matchett) gets ready for a meeting with Zadar. But, Peter, Rose and Chelsea's joint efforts spare everyone from another bombing that could have potentially killed the president. By the end of the The Night Agent season 1, you'll undoubtedly sense that Rose's fighting spirit made a lot of contributions in solving the case at hand. She was first portrayed as a fearful woman, which is understandable when someone is holding a gun to your head. But now, she becomes determined to find out those responsible for her aunt and uncle's murders, no matter how difficult the situation. Peter is hired to work as a Night Agent himself by the president so the ending leaves a lot of room for the show to have a second season and have more intriguing story turns. We will also have a chance to follow Peter and Rose's romantic journey. Overall, the web show is pretty fast moving and so it pushes you to think quickly as each turn is made. While you take in the scheme, you will surely be confined to your binge watching seating spot. The show is in fact a combination of all elements of action and suspense where Peter and Rose must overcome incredible odds and engage in thrilling and dangerous pursuits in order to save the day. It will keep you on the edge of your seats, with unexpected twists and turns that keep The Night Agent plot moving forward and the tension building. So, it makes for an excellent weekend viewing. So will there be another season for The Night Agent? Yes ! The Night Agent has already been renewed for a second 10-episode season only days after the gripping action show's Season 1 launch on 23 March. “To see the tremendous reaction to the show has been a great joy and is a credit to our cast, our writers, our directors, our crew and our partners at Sony Pictures Television and Netflix. We couldn't be any prouder or more excited to get cracking on Season 2 to share the further adventures of Night Action with our newfound fans," creator Shawn Ryan said in a statement. 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Holi is a colourful and joyous festival celebrated in India and Nepal during spring. It is also known as the Festival of Colours. Holi, celebrated in late February or early March, varies according to the Hindu calendar.

Holi is a colourful and joyous festival celebrated in India and Nepal during spring. It is also known as the Festival of Colours. Holi, celebrated in late February or early March, varies according to the Hindu calendar. During Holi, people come together to celebrate the victory of good over evil and to welcome the spring season. The festivities typically last two days and are filled with music, dance, food, and colours. Here are some of the best places to celebrate Holi in India: Mathura and Vrindavan: Mathura and Vrindavan are known as the birthplace of Lord Krishna, and Holi is celebrated here with great enthusiasm. The towns are beautifully decorated, and people wear traditional attire to celebrate the festival. The celebrations here go on for a week. The Holi played with gulal and flowers is a sight to behold. Barsana: Barsana is another town near Mathura, famous for its Lathmar Holi, where women beat up men with sticks. The unique way of celebration has made it one of the most popular places to celebrate Holi in India. Jaipur: The Pink City of India is known for its grand Holi celebrations. The city's famous landmarks, including Hawa Mahal and City Palace, are beautifully lit up during the festival. Moreover, people take to the streets to celebrate with colours and music. Udaipur: Udaipur is another city in Rajasthan, known for its grand Holi celebrations. People celebrate the festival with great pomp and show and decorate the city's palace for the occasion. Dehradun: Dehradun is one of the best places to celebrate Holi in India, with a mix of traditional and modern celebrations. There are many Holi events and parties that are held in the capital city, from Hampi: Hampi, in Karnataka, is known for its unique way of celebrating Holi. People wear traditional attire and smear each other with turmeric powder instead of colours. Goa: Goa is known for its vibrant culture and celebrations, and Holi is no different. The state's beaches come alive with colours and music during the festival, making it a great place to celebrate Holi. The Holi Moo festival is also held in Goa. These are some of the best places to celebrate Holi in India, each offering a unique way of celebrating the festival.

Travelling to India this Holi season? Here are 7 places to celebrate Holi 2023 this year

Formula 1 pre-testing 2023 has become the talk of the town. It began with a slam bang in Bahrain on February 23, 2023. The ten teams and 20 drivers will test their on-track skills in the upcoming days.

Formula 1 pre-testing 2023 has become the talk of the town. It began with a slam bang in Bahrain on February 23, 2023. The ten teams and 20 drivers will test their on-track skills in the upcoming days. F1 has dropped the highlights of the pre-testing laps on their official YouTube channel. The Day 2 of Formula 1 pre-testing 2023 on February 24 will follow a similar schedule as Day 1. The Formula 1 competitor teams make significant amendments to their designs during the winter break. They build new cars for every new season. Thus, they require some time before the Formula 1 race to test the latest parts and ensure their race cars are ready to race on tracks. Formula 1 Pre-Testing is not competitive, but fans love watching it. The pre-testing season is crucial for drivers as they test their brand-new machines on the tracks for the first time. Thus, they receive ample time with their latest cars before the tournament begins. Meanwhile, the engineers use the three days of the pre-testing season to analyse the race cars. They also try their skills by practising pit stops. Here are all the live-streaming details about the Day 2 of Formula 1 Pre-Testing Season 2023. When is Day 2 of Formula 1 Pre-Testing Season 2023? The Day 2 of Formula 1 Pre-Testing Season 2023 is on February 24. The pre-season testing will end on Day 3 on February 25. What time will Day 2 of Formula 1 Pre-Testing Season 2023 begin? The Formula 1 pre-testing will begin at 12:30 PM IST and continue until 10 PM IST on February 24. Day 3 of the pre-season testing will follow a similar schedule. Where can I watch Formula 1 Pre-Testing Season 2023 live? Earlier, StarSports had the broadcasting rights for Formula 1 in India. However, this year the F1 have launched their official live stream. You can watch the Formula 1 Pre-Testing Season 2023 live on F1 TV pro in India. Formula 1 Pre-Testing: Teams Here's the list of confirmed teams in the Formula race practising in the pre-testing season 2023. Team Driver 1 Driver 2 Red Bull Max Verstappen Sergio Perez Ferrari Charles Leclerc Carlos Sainz Mercedes Lewis Hamilton George Russell Alpine Pierre Gasly Esteban Ocon McLaren Lando Norris Oscar Piastri Alfa Romeo Zhou Guanyu Valtteri Bottas Aston Martin Fernando Alonso TBC Haas Kevin Magnussen Nico Hulkenberg AlphaTauri Yuki Tsunoda Nyck de Vries Williams Logan Sargeant Alex Albon

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The premiere of the brand-new season of Love Island took place on Monday night, and new presenter Maya Jama definitely made an impact. In a seductive slow-motion, Maya entered the South African villa&nbsp;while flaunting the figure-hugging ensemble. The new five hot singletons were welcomed by her as she made her way down the opulent poolside to the fire pit, where she also introduced the new bombshell. The dress was decorated with cut-out features across Maya's breast and stomach, which made for a stunning silhouette. She didn't leave much to the imagination as the dress reached her thigh and had a slit that extended down her leg. In a pair of strappy shoes, Maya gained even more inches for her amazing figure.

This week, the winter episode will feature her feisty charm. How much do you know about Maya Jama before her Love Island debut? The presenter and TV personality has been on our screens and radios for many years.

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<h2>Who is Maya Jama?&nbsp;</h2>

Maya started her career as a presenter by hosting JumpOff.TV music video countdown. She has experience in radio; Rinse FM was where she made her broadcasting debut. She has hosted a variety of events in the music, entertainment, and sports industries, including FIFA World Cup. Maya Jama was named the new presenter of Love Island last year.&nbsp;

Maya Jama was born on 14 August, 1994 and is 28 years old. British broadcaster Maya Indea Jama has Swedish ancestry on her mother's side and Somali ancestry on her father's. She was raised in Bristol, where she attended Cotham School. She bears the name Maya Angelou after the American novelist and poet. Maya started her career as a presenter by hosting JumpOff.weekly TV's music video countdown. She has experience in radio; Rinse FM was where she made her broadcasting debut.

She has hosted a number of programmes in the music, entertainment, and sports industries, including MTV's The Wrap Up and Maya's FIFA World Cup Cities for Copa90. The 2017 pre-BRIT Awards red carpet party was also hosted by Maya, who has appeared on shows including Cannonball on ITV, The Circle on Channel 4, Stand-Up to Cancer, and Don't Hate The Playaz on ITV. Maya has also made appearances on shows including A League of Their Own Road Trip, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year on Channel 4, Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer, and The Big New Year's In, which she co-hosted on BBC One. She presented Simon Cowell's new music competition Walk The Line in 2021 and took Stacey Dooley's spot on Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star. 
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The premiere of the brand-new season of Love Island took place on Monday night, and new presenter Maya Jama definitely made an impact. In a seductive slow-motion, Maya entered the South African villa while flaunting the figure-hugging ensemble.

The premiere of the brand-new season of Love Island took place on Monday night, and new presenter Maya Jama definitely made an impact. In a seductive slow-motion, Maya entered the South African villa while flaunting the figure-hugging ensemble. The new five hot singletons were welcomed by her as she made her way down the opulent poolside to the fire pit, where she also introduced the new bombshell. The dress was decorated with cut-out features across Maya's breast and stomach, which made for a stunning silhouette. She didn't leave much to the imagination as the dress reached her thigh and had a slit that extended down her leg. In a pair of strappy shoes, Maya gained even more inches for her amazing figure. This week, the winter episode will feature her feisty charm. How much do you know about Maya Jama before her Love Island debut? The presenter and TV personality has been on our screens and radios for many years. We're *obsessed* @MayaJama #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/CYFYXrsflt — Love Island (@LoveIsland) January 16, 2023 × Who is Maya Jama? Maya started her career as a presenter by hosting JumpOff.TV music video countdown. She has experience in radio; Rinse FM was where she made her broadcasting debut. She has hosted a variety of events in the music, entertainment, and sports industries, including FIFA World Cup. Maya Jama was named the new presenter of Love Island last year. Maya Jama was born on 14 August, 1994 and is 28 years old. British broadcaster Maya Indea Jama has Swedish ancestry on her mother's side and Somali ancestry on her father's. She was raised in Bristol, where she attended Cotham School. She bears the name Maya Angelou after the American novelist and poet. Maya started her career as a presenter by hosting JumpOff.weekly TV's music video countdown. She has experience in radio; Rinse FM was where she made her broadcasting debut. She has hosted a number of programmes in the music, entertainment, and sports industries, including MTV's The Wrap Up and Maya's FIFA World Cup Cities for Copa90. The 2017 pre-BRIT Awards red carpet party was also hosted by Maya, who has appeared on shows including Cannonball on ITV, The Circle on Channel 4, Stand-Up to Cancer, and Don't Hate The Playaz on ITV. Maya has also made appearances on shows including A League of Their Own Road Trip, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year on Channel 4, Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer, and The Big New Year's In, which she co-hosted on BBC One. She presented Simon Cowell's new music competition Walk The Line in 2021 and took Stacey Dooley's spot on Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star.

Who is Maya Jama, the host of Love Island's new season?

As the cold wave tightened its grip over parts of northern India, New Delhi on Thursday (January 05) reported the coldest day of the season.

India: New Delhi records the coldest day of the season

The 2022 season finale of The Voice is over and America has chosen its winner. The finale included Morgan Myles from Team Camila Cabello, Omar Jose Cardona from Team John Legend, and Bryce Leatherwood, Bodie, and Brayden Lape from Team Blake Shelton. And in the finale, the 22-year-old Statesboro, Georgia, resident Bryce Leatherwood was declared The Voice season 2022 winner.

Leatherwood's triumph is the ninth in a row for coach Blake Shelton, who will leave the hit NBC singing competition series after the next season for the first time in 11 years. Following the finals, the coach-contestant team spoke with People about their thrilling victory, which Leatherwood claimed he never expected. He described the triumph as "humbling," saying that people admire what he stands for, as well as his music and the way he sings. He stated that the fact that America selected him surprised him. Leatherwood of Team Blake stated that his only purpose in life is to make people happy, and that America made him happy today. He expressed his delight after being crowned The Voice season 22 champion.

Shelton sees himself in Leatherwood, gives advice to winner&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Earlier in the evening, Shelton, 46, performed his song "Hillbilly Bone" alongside Leatherwood, whom he compares to a younger version of himself. Over Leatherwood's win, Blake Shelton said he sees a lot of himself in Bryce. He added that the thing that he can relate to is it's still all out in front of him right now, and who knows where this thing is going to go for him. Blake said when he thinks of himself at that age, he was hoping someday he would just hear himself on the radio. "At that time, all my heroes were on the radio, and if I could just hear myself on the radio, mission accomplished. He's about to enter into a completely different jungle than I experienced, but he's going to do great."&nbsp;Shelton stated that he instructed him that a lot of things are going to be hurled at him.

What is the winning prize and how he plans to splurge?

Leatherwood, who receives a Universal Music Group record deal and a $100,000 top prize for winning The Voice, is still in the early stages of his own adventure. Bryce earlier told People media outlet about his deep bond with the country artist Blake Shelton. He said Blake is a terrific instructor and a fantastic buddy and he is definitely someone Leatherwood can identify with in a lot of ways. Leatherwood also jokingly said to one of the media outlets that he will buy a cowboy hat for himself, one of the ways to splurge the winning prize.&nbsp;

Leatherwood Journey so far&nbsp;

Leatherwood grew up riding tractors and listening to country music on his grandfather's farm near Woodstock, Georgia. Leatherwood, a recent Georgia Southern University graduate, initially created a reputation for himself and paid the bills by performing music in campus bars.

Blind Audition&nbsp;

In his blind audition, Leatherwood got three coaches to turn their chairs when he performed Shelton's rendition of "Goodbye Time" by Conway Twitty. He eventually picked Shelton as his coach after much thought.

The 2022 season finale of The Voice is over and America has chosen its winner. The finale included Morgan Myles from Team Camila Cabello, Omar Jose Cardona from Team John Legend, and Bryce Leatherwood, Bodie, and Brayden Lape from Team Blake Shelton.

The 2022 season finale of The Voice is over and America has chosen its winner. The finale included Morgan Myles from Team Camila Cabello, Omar Jose Cardona from Team John Legend, and Bryce Leatherwood, Bodie, and Brayden Lape from Team Blake Shelton. And in the finale, the 22-year-old Statesboro, Georgia, resident Bryce Leatherwood was declared The Voice season 2022 winner. Leatherwood's triumph is the ninth in a row for coach Blake Shelton, who will leave the hit NBC singing competition series after the next season for the first time in 11 years. Following the finals, the coach-contestant team spoke with People about their thrilling victory, which Leatherwood claimed he never expected. He described the triumph as "humbling," saying that people admire what he stands for, as well as his music and the way he sings. He stated that the fact that America selected him surprised him. Leatherwood of Team Blake stated that his only purpose in life is to make people happy, and that America made him happy today. He expressed his delight after being crowned The Voice season 22 champion. Shelton sees himself in Leatherwood, gives advice to winner Earlier in the evening, Shelton, 46, performed his song "Hillbilly Bone" alongside Leatherwood, whom he compares to a younger version of himself. Over Leatherwood's win, Blake Shelton said he sees a lot of himself in Bryce. He added that the thing that he can relate to is it's still all out in front of him right now, and who knows where this thing is going to go for him. Blake said when he thinks of himself at that age, he was hoping someday he would just hear himself on the radio. "At that time, all my heroes were on the radio, and if I could just hear myself on the radio, mission accomplished. He's about to enter into a completely different jungle than I experienced, but he's going to do great." Shelton stated that he instructed him that a lot of things are going to be hurled at him. What is the winning prize and how he plans to splurge? Leatherwood, who receives a Universal Music Group record deal and a $100,000 top prize for winning The Voice, is still in the early stages of his own adventure. Bryce earlier told People media outlet about his deep bond with the country artist Blake Shelton. He said Blake is a terrific instructor and a fantastic buddy and he is definitely someone Leatherwood can identify with in a lot of ways. Leatherwood also jokingly said to one of the media outlets that he will buy a cowboy hat for himself, one of the ways to splurge the winning prize. Leatherwood Journey so far Leatherwood grew up riding tractors and listening to country music on his grandfather's farm near Woodstock, Georgia. Leatherwood, a recent Georgia Southern University graduate, initially created a reputation for himself and paid the bills by performing music in campus bars. Blind Audition In his blind audition, Leatherwood got three coaches to turn their chairs when he performed Shelton's rendition of "Goodbye Time" by Conway Twitty. He eventually picked Shelton as his coach after much thought.

Who is Bryce Leatherwood? Know about The Voice season 22 winner

In the ongoing season, Autumn rains have triggered an increased growth in mushroom production in France and Switzerland. Watch this report.

WION Climate Tracker: Mushroom season in France, Switzerland

It is usually a busy time of the year for ski resorts but due to a rise in Omicron cases and a reintroduction of restrictive measures in various parts of the world, this festive season isn't looking merry for those in the skiing business.

Skiing season in array due to Omicron spread & reintroduction of restrictive measures

Just when the Christmas season is around the corner, there have been concerns about the shortage of both plastic trees and live firs. This is because of the supply chain crisis and the effects of the climate crisis.

The American Christmas Tree Association, in a statement, assured the citizens that "Christmas will not be cancelled."

“Every year, we pay close attention to factors impacting the Christmas tree industry so that we can help guide consumers in choosing the right Christmas tree. In 2021, we’re seeing a variety of trends influencing artificial and live Christmas tree supply across the country, and are encouraging consumers to find their tree early this year to avoid shortage impacts,” said ACTA Executive Director Jami Warner.

Last year, nearly 94 million American households celebrated Christmas by displaying a Christmas tree in their home. Out of this, 85 per cent of trees were artificial, and 15 per cent were live.&nbsp;

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"Despite expectations of similar consumer demand in 2021, the Christmas tree industry could experience a shortage of both artificial and live trees," it said.&nbsp;

Weather events, including fires, drought, and heat waves have affected live Christmas tree crop yields. Some farmers in Oregon reported that they lost up to 90 per cent of their crops this year.&nbsp;

The supply of artificial Christmas trees is also facing troubles this year. The ongoing pandemic and its economic impact have impacted the US supply chain. This could result in a surge in shipping costs.

Meanwhile, the US government has stepped up efforts to resolve the issue of supply crisis as it is&nbsp;threatening to disrupt the holiday season and slow down the post pandemic economic recovery.&nbsp;

Just when the Christmas season is around the corner, there have been concerns about the shortage of both plastic trees and live firs. This is because of the supply chain crisis and the effects of the climate crisis.

Just when the Christmas season is around the corner, there have been concerns about the shortage of both plastic trees and live firs. This is because of the supply chain crisis and the effects of the climate crisis. The American Christmas Tree Association, in a statement, assured the citizens that "Christmas will not be cancelled." “Every year, we pay close attention to factors impacting the Christmas tree industry so that we can help guide consumers in choosing the right Christmas tree. In 2021, we’re seeing a variety of trends influencing artificial and live Christmas tree supply across the country, and are encouraging consumers to find their tree early this year to avoid shortage impacts,” said ACTA Executive Director Jami Warner. Last year, nearly 94 million American households celebrated Christmas by displaying a Christmas tree in their home. Out of this, 85 per cent of trees were artificial, and 15 per cent were live. Also read | Peru: Archaeologists unearth 800 years old mummy; gender not yet recognised "Despite expectations of similar consumer demand in 2021, the Christmas tree industry could experience a shortage of both artificial and live trees," it said. Weather events, including fires, drought, and heat waves have affected live Christmas tree crop yields. Some farmers in Oregon reported that they lost up to 90 per cent of their crops this year. The supply of artificial Christmas trees is also facing troubles this year. The ongoing pandemic and its economic impact have impacted the US supply chain. This could result in a surge in shipping costs. Meanwhile, the US government has stepped up efforts to resolve the issue of supply crisis as it is threatening to disrupt the holiday season and slow down the post pandemic economic recovery.

Supply chain crisis: US Christmas tree shortage could threaten the upcoming festive season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged Americans to celebrate the upcoming festive season by taking basic safety measures against the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;

The latest guidance highlights a less restrictive view of the holiday gatherings. This comes in as two-thirds of Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccines.&nbsp;

"Protect those not yet eligible for vaccination such as young children by getting yourself and other eligible people around them vaccinated," CDC noted.&nbsp;

Even after most Americans have received the first dose, September was the worst month in the US for new cases and deaths.

Data from the American Academy of Pediatrics revealed that cases among children peaked in September, as many schools opened for offline classes amid growing cases of delta variant.

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More than 6 million children have tested positive for COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, with more than 1.1 million new cases recorded from September 3 to September 30.

The weekly data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that COVID-19 deaths among children under age 15 also reached their highest level in September.&nbsp;

Recently, Pfizer has asked the US government to approve the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years old, and if regulators agree, injections may start within weeks. In a trial of children, Pfizer had previously declared that a lower dose of their vaccine worked and looked to be safe.

Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech officially submitted their application to the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pfizer-asks-us-government-to-allow-covid-vaccine-for-children-ages-5-11-418917">Also read |&nbsp;Pfizer asks US government to allow COVID vaccine for children ages 5-11</a>

"Holiday traditions are important for families and children. There are several ways to enjoy holiday traditions and protect your health," the recent CDC statement said.

"Because many generations tend to gather to celebrate holidays, the best way to minimize Covid-19 risk and keep your family and friends safer is to get vaccinated if you’re eligible," it further added.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged Americans to celebrate the upcoming festive season by taking basic safety measures against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged Americans to celebrate the upcoming festive season by taking basic safety measures against the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest guidance highlights a less restrictive view of the holiday gatherings. This comes in as two-thirds of Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccines. "Protect those not yet eligible for vaccination such as young children by getting yourself and other eligible people around them vaccinated," CDC noted. Even after most Americans have received the first dose, September was the worst month in the US for new cases and deaths. Data from the American Academy of Pediatrics revealed that cases among children peaked in September, as many schools opened for offline classes amid growing cases of delta variant. Also read | US: COVID-19 cases among children peaked in September, shows data More than 6 million children have tested positive for COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, with more than 1.1 million new cases recorded from September 3 to September 30. The weekly data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that COVID-19 deaths among children under age 15 also reached their highest level in September. Recently, Pfizer has asked the US government to approve the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years old, and if regulators agree, injections may start within weeks. In a trial of children, Pfizer had previously declared that a lower dose of their vaccine worked and looked to be safe. Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech officially submitted their application to the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. Also read | Pfizer asks US government to allow COVID vaccine for children ages 5-11 "Holiday traditions are important for families and children. There are several ways to enjoy holiday traditions and protect your health," the recent CDC statement said. "Because many generations tend to gather to celebrate holidays, the best way to minimize Covid-19 risk and keep your family and friends safer is to get vaccinated if you’re eligible," it further added.

CDC releases official guidelines for upcoming holiday season

Covid-19 vaccine pioneers, media watchdogs, climate activists and Belarus opposition leaders are just some of those tipped for Nobel glory when the latest prize recipients are announced from Monday against the background of the pandemic.

Launched 120 years ago, the medicine, physics, chemistry, literature and peace awards created by Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel, as well as the more recent economics prize, will be given out in Stockholm and Oslo from October 4-11.

While the list of contenders is a closely guarded secret, Nobel experts say research on messenger RNA (mRNA), which forms the basis of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines, is a hot favourite for the medicine or chemistry prizes.

"It would be a mistake if the Nobel Committee did not give the prize to mRNA vaccine technology," Swedish science journalist Ulrika Bjorksten told AFP.

She cited as possible laureates Katalin Kariko of Hungary and Drew Weissman of the United States, whose pioneering research led directly to the first mRNA vaccines.

These have been injected in over a billion people worldwide in a race to ease a pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than 4.7 million people.

Kariko and Weissman have already received several accolades, including the Lasker Prize in the US, often seen as a precursor to the Nobel.

Other fields that could be honoured include cell communication, the workings of the immune system, the discovery of the breast cancer gene, epigenetics and antibiotic resistance.

The medicine prize opens the Nobel season on Monday, followed by the awards for physics on Tuesday, chemistry on Wednesday, literature on Thursday and peace on Friday.&nbsp;

The economics prize wraps up the Nobel season on October 11.

Peace prize for the climate?

Among those generating buzz for the peace prize -- the only one to be given in Oslo -- are media watchdogs, Belarusian opposition leaders and climate campaigners, such as Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.

The image of the prestigious award has been hit hard over the past years as one of its previous laureates, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, became embroiled in a war.

Another, Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, was accused of defending the massacre of members of the Rohingya minority.

Last year, the World Food Programme won.

There is speculation that climate activists are next in line as the world experiences a torrent of deadly weather disasters, from asphalt-melting heatwaves to flash floods and untameable wildfires.

"It is the most important issue at the moment," said Nobel historian Asle Sveen.

Other experts believe the time may be right for organisations fighting for freedom of information and the rights of journalists, such as Reporters Without Borders or the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Non-violent opposition of Belarus's autocratic regime, spearheaded by Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, is also seen as a worthy winner.

Although earlier deemed favourites, the World Health Organization and the Covax vaccine-sharing scheme have been hampered by the slow distribution of jabs to poor countries.

'Discover a genius'

For the literature prize, to be announced on Thursday, punters suggested the Swedish Academy may look further afield after honouring several European and North American laureates.

"I do believe they really want to discover a genius from a previously neglected area," said Jonas Thente, literary critic at Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter.

He suggested "someone with a primary interest in cross-cultural experiences", such as 44-year-old Nigeria-born Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

"She is probably too young, but she would fit the profile."

Some names have been bandied about in Stockholm's literary circles for years,&nbsp;Hungary's Peter Nadas, Canada's Margaret Atwood, Syrian poet Adonis and Somali author Nuruddin Farah.

Some newer names to emerge include India's Vikram Seth, China's Liao Yiwu and Mozambican writer Mia Couto.&nbsp;

Last year, the honour went to American poet Louise Gluck.

While the names of the Nobel laureates are kept secret until the last minute, the Nobel Foundation has already announced that the glittering prize ceremony and banquet held in Stockholm in December for the science and literature laureates will not happen this year due to the pandemic.

Like last year, laureates will receive their awards in their home countries.

A decision has yet to be made about the peace prize ceremony held in Oslo.

This year's winners take home 10 million Swedish kronor (just under one million euros, $1.13 million), to be shared if more than one person is honoured in a discipline.

Covid-19 vaccine pioneers, media watchdogs, climate activists and Belarus opposition leaders are just some of those tipped for Nobel glory when the latest prize recipients are announced from Monday against the background of the pandemic.

Covid-19 vaccine pioneers, media watchdogs, climate activists and Belarus opposition leaders are just some of those tipped for Nobel glory when the latest prize recipients are announced from Monday against the background of the pandemic. Launched 120 years ago, the medicine, physics, chemistry, literature and peace awards created by Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel, as well as the more recent economics prize, will be given out in Stockholm and Oslo from October 4-11. While the list of contenders is a closely guarded secret, Nobel experts say research on messenger RNA (mRNA), which forms the basis of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines, is a hot favourite for the medicine or chemistry prizes. "It would be a mistake if the Nobel Committee did not give the prize to mRNA vaccine technology," Swedish science journalist Ulrika Bjorksten told AFP. She cited as possible laureates Katalin Kariko of Hungary and Drew Weissman of the United States, whose pioneering research led directly to the first mRNA vaccines. These have been injected in over a billion people worldwide in a race to ease a pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than 4.7 million people. Kariko and Weissman have already received several accolades, including the Lasker Prize in the US, often seen as a precursor to the Nobel. Other fields that could be honoured include cell communication, the workings of the immune system, the discovery of the breast cancer gene, epigenetics and antibiotic resistance. The medicine prize opens the Nobel season on Monday, followed by the awards for physics on Tuesday, chemistry on Wednesday, literature on Thursday and peace on Friday. The economics prize wraps up the Nobel season on October 11. Peace prize for the climate? Among those generating buzz for the peace prize -- the only one to be given in Oslo -- are media watchdogs, Belarusian opposition leaders and climate campaigners, such as Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. The image of the prestigious award has been hit hard over the past years as one of its previous laureates, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, became embroiled in a war. Another, Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, was accused of defending the massacre of members of the Rohingya minority. Last year, the World Food Programme won. There is speculation that climate activists are next in line as the world experiences a torrent of deadly weather disasters, from asphalt-melting heatwaves to flash floods and untameable wildfires. "It is the most important issue at the moment," said Nobel historian Asle Sveen. Other experts believe the time may be right for organisations fighting for freedom of information and the rights of journalists, such as Reporters Without Borders or the Committee to Protect Journalists. Non-violent opposition of Belarus's autocratic regime, spearheaded by Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, is also seen as a worthy winner. Although earlier deemed favourites, the World Health Organization and the Covax vaccine-sharing scheme have been hampered by the slow distribution of jabs to poor countries. 'Discover a genius' For the literature prize, to be announced on Thursday, punters suggested the Swedish Academy may look further afield after honouring several European and North American laureates. "I do believe they really want to discover a genius from a previously neglected area," said Jonas Thente, literary critic at Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter. He suggested "someone with a primary interest in cross-cultural experiences", such as 44-year-old Nigeria-born Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. "She is probably too young, but she would fit the profile." Some names have been bandied about in Stockholm's literary circles for years, Hungary's Peter Nadas, Canada's Margaret Atwood, Syrian poet Adonis and Somali author Nuruddin Farah. Some newer names to emerge include India's Vikram Seth, China's Liao Yiwu and Mozambican writer Mia Couto. Last year, the honour went to American poet Louise Gluck. While the names of the Nobel laureates are kept secret until the last minute, the Nobel Foundation has already announced that the glittering prize ceremony and banquet held in Stockholm in December for the science and literature laureates will not happen this year due to the pandemic. Like last year, laureates will receive their awards in their home countries. A decision has yet to be made about the peace prize ceremony held in Oslo. This year's winners take home 10 million Swedish kronor (just under one million euros, $1.13 million), to be shared if more than one person is honoured in a discipline.

Nobel prize season returns under pandemic spotlight

In the UK, shoppers can expect to pay more for their pasta in the coming months amid shortages of its key ingredient following a disastrous growing season.

A scramble for durum wheat has pushed the price up nearly by 90 per cent this summer after drought and soaring temperatures hit farms in Canada, which is one of the biggest producers.

There are also supply issues in Italy, with one food industry expert predicting a packet of spaghetti could end up costing up to 50 per cent more.

Jason Bull, a director of Eurostar Commodities said that the high price could result in pasta shortages in supermarkets.&nbsp;

Eurostar Commodities imports more than 10,000 tonnes of food ingredients each year.

He further added that the magnitude of the cost increases involved meant they would have to be passed on to consumers.&nbsp;He estimated a 500g packet of spaghetti could increase in price by 60p, or 50 per cent, to £1.80.

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Bull was quoted by The Guardian as saying, "The market is completely out of control and as a result there has been an approximately 90% increase in raw material prices as well as increases in freight".

He added, "This is a dire situation hitting all semolina producers and all buyers of durum wheat across the globe. Companies are buying at record high prices.”

The warning came as the supermarket chain Morrisons was alarmed that prices would rise across the retail industry in the coming months. &nbsp;

Tosin Jack, Mintec’s commodity intelligence manager said that the concerns about the significant decline in the North American durum wheat crop following the dry weather and the impact of the cold spring on the quality and quantity of the Italian crop, had caused prices to skyrocket.

She was quoted by The Guardian as saying, "Canada is a big exporter so this has fuelled fears of a supply shortage."

“At the same time, the quality issues in Italy mean that Italians are potentially going to rely more on imports this year. So we have a situation where there is less to go round and demand is not going to go down … so if you really want pasta you are going to have to pay more.” 
&nbsp;

In the UK, shoppers can expect to pay more for their pasta in the coming months amid shortages of its key ingredient following a disastrous growing season. A scramble for durum wheat has pushed the price up nearly by 90 per cent this summer after drought and soaring temperatures hit farms in Canada, which is one of the biggest producers.

In the UK, shoppers can expect to pay more for their pasta in the coming months amid shortages of its key ingredient following a disastrous growing season. A scramble for durum wheat has pushed the price up nearly by 90 per cent this summer after drought and soaring temperatures hit farms in Canada, which is one of the biggest producers. There are also supply issues in Italy, with one food industry expert predicting a packet of spaghetti could end up costing up to 50 per cent more. Jason Bull, a director of Eurostar Commodities said that the high price could result in pasta shortages in supermarkets. Eurostar Commodities imports more than 10,000 tonnes of food ingredients each year. He further added that the magnitude of the cost increases involved meant they would have to be passed on to consumers. He estimated a 500g packet of spaghetti could increase in price by 60p, or 50 per cent, to £1.80. Also read | World leaders remember 9/11 victims and survivors Bull was quoted by The Guardian as saying, "The market is completely out of control and as a result there has been an approximately 90% increase in raw material prices as well as increases in freight". He added, "This is a dire situation hitting all semolina producers and all buyers of durum wheat across the globe. Companies are buying at record high prices.” The warning came as the supermarket chain Morrisons was alarmed that prices would rise across the retail industry in the coming months. Tosin Jack, Mintec’s commodity intelligence manager said that the concerns about the significant decline in the North American durum wheat crop following the dry weather and the impact of the cold spring on the quality and quantity of the Italian crop, had caused prices to skyrocket. She was quoted by The Guardian as saying, "Canada is a big exporter so this has fuelled fears of a supply shortage." “At the same time, the quality issues in Italy mean that Italians are potentially going to rely more on imports this year. So we have a situation where there is less to go round and demand is not going to go down … so if you really want pasta you are going to have to pay more.”

Disastrous season means UK shoppers could pay 50 per cent more for pasta

Meteorologists have now named the sixth Atlantic storm of 2021, hinting towards an above-average season ahead. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) has bestowed the name Tropical Storm Fred on a low-pressure system barrelling through the Caribbean.

Meteorologists have now named the sixth Atlantic storm of 2021, hinting towards an above-average season ahead. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) has bestowed the name Tropical Storm Fred on a low-pressure system barrelling through the Caribbean. The sixth named storm of the year usually forms at the end of August. Also read | COVID-19 may become a mostly childhood disease in few years: Study In the coming days, it could lead to strong winds, heavy rain and high seas to the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Ever since storm Eta, the Atlantic has been very quiet. Matthew Rosencrans, a lead seasonal hurricane forecaster at Noaa's Climate Prediction Center (CPC) in College Park, Maryland, was quoted by the BBC as saying, "A mix of competing oceanic and atmospheric conditions generally favour above-average activity for the remainder of the Atlantic hurricane season, including the potential return of La Niña in the months ahead".

Sixth Atlantic storm may lead to above-average hurricane season

The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 21.9 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average.

The minimum temperature was recorded at 10.5 degrees Celsius, one notch below normal.

"While the Safdarjung observatory recorded moderate fog with the visibility of 250 metre, the fog was dense in Palam area as the observatory there recorded visibility at zero metre," a Met official said.

The humidity oscillated between 100 and 58 per cent, the official said.

The weatherman has predicted moderate to dense fog on Monday morning.

"On Monday, a partly cloudy sky with strong surface wind during day is predicted, with a possibility of very light rain with thunderstorm likely towards afternoon/evening," the official said.

The minimum temperature and maximum temperature are expected to settle around 12 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius respectively today.

The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 21.9 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average. The minimum temperature was recorded at 10.5 degrees Celsius, one notch below normal.

The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 21.9 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's average. The minimum temperature was recorded at 10.5 degrees Celsius, one notch below normal. "While the Safdarjung observatory recorded moderate fog with the visibility of 250 metre, the fog was dense in Palam area as the observatory there recorded visibility at zero metre," a Met official said. The humidity oscillated between 100 and 58 per cent, the official said. The weatherman has predicted moderate to dense fog on Monday morning. "On Monday, a partly cloudy sky with strong surface wind during day is predicted, with a possibility of very light rain with thunderstorm likely towards afternoon/evening," the official said. The minimum temperature and maximum temperature are expected to settle around 12 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius respectively today.

Light rain with thunderstorm likely in Delhi today

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