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<p><strong>National Sports Day 2024:</strong> Every year, National Sports Day is celebrated in India, to honour the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest hockey players in history. Also known as the “Wizard of Hockey,” he made significant contributions to Hockey, the national sport of India. He brought immense pride to the nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Major Dhyan Chand started his career as a hockey player in 1926 and played till 1948. He played an instrumental role in helping India win its first Olympic gold medals at the 1928, 1932, and 1936 Summer Olympics.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>National Sports Day 2024: Date</strong></h2>

<p>Major Dhyan Chand is a legendary hockey player and is one of India’s most celebrated athletes. He was born on 29 August 1905, and to honour his significant contributions to the Indian national sport, Hockey. The government of India, established the National Sports Day in 2012, marking his birth anniversary, and decided to celebrate it annually. This year, the day is observed on 29 August, Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>National Sports Day 2024: Significance&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>National Sports Day serves as a platform, highlighting the importance of building discipline, teamwork, and national pride. Major Dhyan Chand’s legacy continues to motivate athletes, and even the government of India launched various sports schemes on this day. In 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Khelo India scheme on National Sports Day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Sports Day also recognises the achievements of Indian athletes and celebrates their contributions. The President of India presents the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, one of the most prestigious recognition in sports. It represents the pinnacle of sporting recognition in India.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Who is Major Dhyan Chand?</strong></h2>

<p>Dhyan Chand was a prominent hockey player in India's pre-independence period. He played a significant role in India’s first hat-trick of winning gold medals at the 1928, 1932, and 1936 Summer Olympics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He is also known as ‘Hockey Wizard’ because of his understanding of the game and became one of the greatest hockey players of all time. He was also honoured with Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Today, on National Sports Day 2024, and Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya offered floral tributes at the statue of Major Dhyan Chand.&nbsp;</p>

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National Sports Day 2024: Every year, National Sports Day is celebrated in India, to honour the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest hockey players in history.

National Sports Day 2024: Every year, National Sports Day is celebrated in India, to honour the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest hockey players in history. Also known as the “Wizard of Hockey,” he made significant contributions to Hockey, the national sport of India. He brought immense pride to the nation. Major Dhyan Chand started his career as a hockey player in 1926 and played till 1948. He played an instrumental role in helping India win its first Olympic gold medals at the 1928, 1932, and 1936 Summer Olympics. Also Read|India's schedule at Paris Paralympics, Day 1: Here's all you need to know| National Sports Day 2024: Date Major Dhyan Chand is a legendary hockey player and is one of India’s most celebrated athletes. He was born on 29 August 1905, and to honour his significant contributions to the Indian national sport, Hockey. The government of India, established the National Sports Day in 2012, marking his birth anniversary, and decided to celebrate it annually. This year, the day is observed on 29 August, Thursday. National Sports Day 2024: Significance National Sports Day serves as a platform, highlighting the importance of building discipline, teamwork, and national pride. Major Dhyan Chand’s legacy continues to motivate athletes, and even the government of India launched various sports schemes on this day. In 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Khelo India scheme on National Sports Day. The National Sports Day also recognises the achievements of Indian athletes and celebrates their contributions. The President of India presents the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, one of the most prestigious recognition in sports. It represents the pinnacle of sporting recognition in India. Also Read| FAKE VIDEO ALERT! Clip of Virat Kohli SCOLDING Shubman Gill goes viral - Watch| Who is Major Dhyan Chand? Dhyan Chand was a prominent hockey player in India's pre-independence period. He played a significant role in India’s first hat-trick of winning gold medals at the 1928, 1932, and 1936 Summer Olympics. He is also known as ‘Hockey Wizard’ because of his understanding of the game and became one of the greatest hockey players of all time. He was also honoured with Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award. Today, on National Sports Day 2024, and Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya offered floral tributes at the statue of Major Dhyan Chand. Delhi: On the occasion of National Sports Day, after offering floral tributes at the statue of Major Dhyan Chand, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, "Today, on the occasion of National Sports Day, we have paid tribute to Major Dhyan Chand. We celebrate Major Dhyan Chand's… pic.twitter.com/b3uyrgitgj — IANS (@ians_india) August 29, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

National Sports Day 2024: Date, significance, and all you need to know

<p>You know you have been robbed when things are strewn around in the house. But one intruder has been cleaning up after him after breaking into houses in Washington. Police say a "hungry" thief broke into several houses in Washington, cooked food for himself, and then cleaned up. He does not take anything from the house either.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eddie Andujo, a resident of the Clearwood Community Association, told the publication KING5, that an intruder broke into his house after shattering the kitchen window. He used several of the items and cooked food for himself. He cleaned the dishes and took a shower. The suspect even folded Andujo's laundry. However, he left without stealing anything and even left a thoughtful note.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Andujo told KING 5, "When I arrived Friday morning, I noticed there was a note on my kitchen table. It says, ‘I needed food, badly. I broke into your house. Please forgive me. I ate your food and washed my clothes and showered."</p>

<p>“He made spaghetti. But the funny part is, he washed his dishes. So he was a nice crook I guess, I don’t know ... and he folded the blankets he used.”</p>

<p>The person also alerted Andujo about his popcorn machine, saying that it “wasn’t working properly”.</p>

<h2>No cell phone service</h2>

<p>The neighbourhood where more such reports have been registered lacks a cell phone service because of the lack of a tower. Police searched for the suspect in the neighbourhood using K9s but could not find the suspect.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Another resident, Bethany Stirber, told KING5, the burglar stole her garage key after breaking into her car. He then tried to enter the garage, but since she was at home at the time, he went away.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I caught him again on Sunday. I called 911. I could hear them, and they couldn’t hear me. And they didn’t get here in time. He got away," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first instance of a polite intruder being reported. In 2019, a burglar cleaned a Boston home and made roses of toilet paper.<br />
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You know you have been robbed when things are strewn around in the house. But one intruder has been cleaning up after him after breaking into houses in Washington.

You know you have been robbed when things are strewn around in the house. But one intruder has been cleaning up after him after breaking into houses in Washington. Police say a "hungry" thief broke into several houses in Washington, cooked food for himself, and then cleaned up. He does not take anything from the house either. Eddie Andujo, a resident of the Clearwood Community Association, told the publication KING5, that an intruder broke into his house after shattering the kitchen window. He used several of the items and cooked food for himself. He cleaned the dishes and took a shower. The suspect even folded Andujo's laundry. However, he left without stealing anything and even left a thoughtful note. Andujo told KING 5, "When I arrived Friday morning, I noticed there was a note on my kitchen table. It says, ‘I needed food, badly. I broke into your house. Please forgive me. I ate your food and washed my clothes and showered." “He made spaghetti. But the funny part is, he washed his dishes. So he was a nice crook I guess, I don’t know ... and he folded the blankets he used.” The person also alerted Andujo about his popcorn machine, saying that it “wasn’t working properly”. No cell phone service The neighbourhood where more such reports have been registered lacks a cell phone service because of the lack of a tower. Police searched for the suspect in the neighbourhood using K9s but could not find the suspect. Also Read: Poisonous fireworms with neurotoxin-filled bristles are invading Texas beaches Another resident, Bethany Stirber, told KING5, the burglar stole her garage key after breaking into her car. He then tried to enter the garage, but since she was at home at the time, he went away. “I caught him again on Sunday. I called 911. I could hear them, and they couldn’t hear me. And they didn’t get here in time. He got away," she said. This is not the first instance of a polite intruder being reported. In 2019, a burglar cleaned a Boston home and made roses of toilet paper.

Intruder breaks-in, cooks, cleans, showers, does laundry...then leaves a thoughtful note

<p>A four-year-old boy accidentally knocked&nbsp;down a 3,500-year-old jar kept in a museum in Israel. The jar dates back to the Bronze Age between 2,200 and 1,500 BC and has been displayed at the Hecht Museum in Haifa for the last 35 years.</p>

<p>According to BBC, the antique piece was a rare artefact because it was discovered intact, unlike other items which are often broken when found. The jar was kept near the entrance without glass as the museum believes displaying archaeological finds in an accessible way has a "special charm".</p>

<p>Alex, the boy's father said that his son was "curious about what was inside" the artefact and "pulled the jar slightly", knocking it over. Alex was "in shock" to see his son next to the shattered jar. His first thought was "It wasn't my child that did it".</p>

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<p>He talked with the security person after calming down his son, Alex told the BBC.</p>

<p>According to a Sky News report, the child was not punished and the museum Director Dr. Inbal Rivlin told Alex "Don't be afraid, we have no claim against you."</p>

<p>"There are instances where display items are intentionally damaged, and such cases are treated with great severity, including involving the police," Lihi Laszlo from the museum told the BBC.</p>

<p>"In this case, however, this was not the situation. The jar was accidentally damaged by a young child visiting the museum, and the response will be accordingly."</p>

<p>The Hecht Museum has invited the family back for an organised exhibition tour a few days after the incident.</p>

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<p>A specialist has been appointed by the museum to restore the jar. While Alex said they were "relieved" but "sorry" as "it will no longer be the same item".</p>

<p>Despite this unusual incident, the museum has said they will continue to display the items "without barriers or glass walls" to keep up their tradition.</p>

<p>According to the museum, the jar was most likely used for carrying supplies like olive oil and wine and predates the period of the Biblical King David and King Solomon. It is a distinctive discovery from the Canaan region on the eastern Mediterranean coast and "an impressive find" as it was unearthed in an intact state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Hecht Museum collects archaeological and art items and is located on the campus of the University of Haifa in northern Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A four-year-old boy accidentally knocked down a 3,500-year-old jar kept in a museum in Israel. The jar dates back to the Bronze Age between 2,200 and 1,500 BC and has been displayed at the Hecht Museum in Haifa for the last 35 years.

A four-year-old boy accidentally knocked down a 3,500-year-old jar kept in a museum in Israel. The jar dates back to the Bronze Age between 2,200 and 1,500 BC and has been displayed at the Hecht Museum in Haifa for the last 35 years. According to BBC, the antique piece was a rare artefact because it was discovered intact, unlike other items which are often broken when found. The jar was kept near the entrance without glass as the museum believes displaying archaeological finds in an accessible way has a "special charm". Alex, the boy's father said that his son was "curious about what was inside" the artefact and "pulled the jar slightly", knocking it over. Alex was "in shock" to see his son next to the shattered jar. His first thought was "It wasn't my child that did it". Also read | Tourists go for real-life 'Temple Run' in Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, experts express concern He talked with the security person after calming down his son, Alex told the BBC. According to a Sky News report, the child was not punished and the museum Director Dr. Inbal Rivlin told Alex "Don't be afraid, we have no claim against you." "There are instances where display items are intentionally damaged, and such cases are treated with great severity, including involving the police," Lihi Laszlo from the museum told the BBC. "In this case, however, this was not the situation. The jar was accidentally damaged by a young child visiting the museum, and the response will be accordingly." The Hecht Museum has invited the family back for an organised exhibition tour a few days after the incident. Also read | Some smart toys may be spying on your kids' behaviour patterns in breach of privacy A specialist has been appointed by the museum to restore the jar. While Alex said they were "relieved" but "sorry" as "it will no longer be the same item". Despite this unusual incident, the museum has said they will continue to display the items "without barriers or glass walls" to keep up their tradition. According to the museum, the jar was most likely used for carrying supplies like olive oil and wine and predates the period of the Biblical King David and King Solomon. It is a distinctive discovery from the Canaan region on the eastern Mediterranean coast and "an impressive find" as it was unearthed in an intact state. The Hecht Museum collects archaeological and art items and is located on the campus of the University of Haifa in northern Israel. (With inputs from agencies)

Four-year-old boy accidentally shatters rare Bronze Age jar during museum visit

<p>Neighbours fight&nbsp;everywhere in the world. But when it leads you to lose $59,623 (Rs 50 lakh), it no longer classifies as a regular tussle. A couple in Britain lost all their life savings because of a legal battle with their neighbours, all over two fence panels, Daily Mail reported.</p>

<p>Wendy Leedham put up the fences in 2019, dividing the shared driveway between two bungalows in 2019. Her neighbours, Graham and Katherine Bateson were not happy and wanted them to be removed since they said the properties had a "featureless boundary". It had always been that way since 1987 when they bought their home.</p>

<p>The two parties started a legal fight which ended three years later, with the ruling coming in favour of Wendy Leedham. However, she couldn't witness her victory as she passed away a few months before the verdict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We'd lived here for 32 years without any problems with the previous neighbours. They all agreed it was a shared drive," 73-years-old Katherine Bateson told Daily Mail.</p>

<p>"We bought it as a shared drive, that's how it was explained to us and sold to us. I don't understand how you can have all the checks done legally and 30 years later it comes back to bite you on the bum," an angry Katherine added.</p>

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<p>The couple says that their earlier neighbours had a short run of panelling to protect their kids from running out in front of cars. However, Leedham added two low panels when she moved in in 2019.</p>

<h2>The legal fight begins</h2>

<p>They applied for an injunction, saying it obstructed the entrance to their driveway, but Leedham countered the claim after being told by her lawyer that she was free to put up the panels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This started a lengthy legal battle with huge expenses that ended in 2021 with the mediation ruling calling for a new deed showing the boundary between the two bungalows. This meant that the fences could stay. However, a surveyor's report later confirmed that it is a shared driveway with an open boundary.</p>

<p>So Bateson removed the fences himself and was arrested for criminal damage in 2022. "They had me locked up for 12 hours on a Sunday with no food until midnight," he said.</p>

<p>The Batesons have now decided to end the legal fight as they have exhausted all their savings on it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The case has finally been dropped but the Batesons fear that the fences might come back up since the property has been put up for sale for £375,000 ($496,816). The sales brochure describes the driveway spot as "a serene spot".<br />
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Neighbours fight everywhere in the world. But when it leads you to lose $59,623 (Rs 50 lakh), it no longer classifies as a regular tussle. A couple in Britain lost all their life savings because of a legal battle with their neighbours, all over two fence panels, Daily Mail reported.

Neighbours fight everywhere in the world. But when it leads you to lose $59,623 (Rs 50 lakh), it no longer classifies as a regular tussle. A couple in Britain lost all their life savings because of a legal battle with their neighbours, all over two fence panels, Daily Mail reported. Wendy Leedham put up the fences in 2019, dividing the shared driveway between two bungalows in 2019. Her neighbours, Graham and Katherine Bateson were not happy and wanted them to be removed since they said the properties had a "featureless boundary". It had always been that way since 1987 when they bought their home. The two parties started a legal fight which ended three years later, with the ruling coming in favour of Wendy Leedham. However, she couldn't witness her victory as she passed away a few months before the verdict. "We'd lived here for 32 years without any problems with the previous neighbours. They all agreed it was a shared drive," 73-years-old Katherine Bateson told Daily Mail. "We bought it as a shared drive, that's how it was explained to us and sold to us. I don't understand how you can have all the checks done legally and 30 years later it comes back to bite you on the bum," an angry Katherine added. Also Read: Mother handcuffs 6-year-old son, watches as a pit bull mauls the boy The couple says that their earlier neighbours had a short run of panelling to protect their kids from running out in front of cars. However, Leedham added two low panels when she moved in in 2019. The legal fight begins They applied for an injunction, saying it obstructed the entrance to their driveway, but Leedham countered the claim after being told by her lawyer that she was free to put up the panels. This started a lengthy legal battle with huge expenses that ended in 2021 with the mediation ruling calling for a new deed showing the boundary between the two bungalows. This meant that the fences could stay. However, a surveyor's report later confirmed that it is a shared driveway with an open boundary. So Bateson removed the fences himself and was arrested for criminal damage in 2022. "They had me locked up for 12 hours on a Sunday with no food until midnight," he said. The Batesons have now decided to end the legal fight as they have exhausted all their savings on it. The case has finally been dropped but the Batesons fear that the fences might come back up since the property has been put up for sale for £375,000 ($496,816). The sales brochure describes the driveway spot as "a serene spot".

Couple loses Rs 50 lakh savings fighting with their neighbours over fence panels

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:857,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2751}">As expected, the badminton module invited a flood of mirth on social media, with users using the innuendo to crack ingenious and&nbsp;hilarious jokes.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:907,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2801}">On Instagram, one user comment played upon the popular slang Friends with Benefits, turning it into "Friends with badminton". The comment had over 1,000 likes.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:957,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2851}">"In English: Netflix and chill? In Cantonese, play badminton together?," said another user on Facebook.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:989,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2883}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:989,&quot;w&quot;:629,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2883}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:989,&quot;w&quot;:548,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2883}" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-tech-company-launches-barbie-flip-phone-to-beat-teen-smartphone-addiction-753997">Tech company launches Barbie flip phone to beat teen smartphone addiction</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1022,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2916}">Even professional badminton players could not resist poking fun at the Hong Kong Education department's innuendo.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1054,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2948}">On Meta's Threads, Olympics badminton player Tse Ying Suet asked her audience, "Everyone is making an appointment to play badminton. Is everyone really into badminton?"&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1104,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2998}">Other badminton players aren't taking the jokes so well. Thomas Tang, an amateur player, said this has become a source of embarrassment.&nbsp;"In the past, this was just a healthy sport, but now if you ask people to play badminton, they make a lot of jokes," he said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1154,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3048}">Meanwhile, others are focusing on the logistics of the badminton suggestion.&nbsp;MP Doreen Kong, as per BBC, said that the badminton suggestion was unrealistic and asked,&nbsp;"How could they borrow a badminton racket on the spot if it happens?"</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1253,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3147}">The education module also comes with a form titled "My Commitment" that is reportedly aimed at getting "Young lovers" to promise to exercise "self-discipline, self-control, and resistance to pornography".</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:2079,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3973}">The document suggests for teachers to advise students on dressing "appropriately to present a healthy image and to avoid visual stimulation from sexy clothing", among other things.</p>

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Hong Kong has turned the innocent game of badminton into a sexual innuendo, albeit unintentionally. The Hong Kong Education Bureau last week released teaching materials, in which one module for Secondary Year 3 is titled "adolescents and intimate relationships".

Hong Kong has turned the innocent game of badminton into a sexual innuendo, albeit unintentionally. The Hong Kong Education Bureau last week released teaching materials, in which one module for Secondary Year 3 is titled "adolescents and intimate relationships". This module suggests that teenagers who wanted to have sex could "go out to play badminton together" instead. 'Play badminton together instead' As expected, the badminton module invited a flood of mirth on social media, with users using the innuendo to crack ingenious and hilarious jokes. On Instagram, one user comment played upon the popular slang Friends with Benefits, turning it into "Friends with badminton". The comment had over 1,000 likes. "In English: Netflix and chill? In Cantonese, play badminton together?," said another user on Facebook. Also read | Tech company launches Barbie flip phone to beat teen smartphone addiction Even professional badminton players could not resist poking fun at the Hong Kong Education department's innuendo. On Meta's Threads, Olympics badminton player Tse Ying Suet asked her audience, "Everyone is making an appointment to play badminton. Is everyone really into badminton?" Other badminton players aren't taking the jokes so well. Thomas Tang, an amateur player, said this has become a source of embarrassment. "In the past, this was just a healthy sport, but now if you ask people to play badminton, they make a lot of jokes," he said. Meanwhile, others are focusing on the logistics of the badminton suggestion. MP Doreen Kong, as per BBC, said that the badminton suggestion was unrealistic and asked, "How could they borrow a badminton racket on the spot if it happens?" Mastering commitment and sexual fantasies The education module also comes with a form titled "My Commitment" that is reportedly aimed at getting "Young lovers" to promise to exercise "self-discipline, self-control, and resistance to pornography". Also read | Gen Z might be losing the skill to use computer keyboards, experts fear As per BBC, the education bureau told teachers that the education module was in no way meant to encourage students to start dating or having sex. Instead, it said that it seeks to help them master ways of coping with sexual fantasies and impulses. The document suggests for teachers to advise students on dressing "appropriately to present a healthy image and to avoid visual stimulation from sexy clothing", among other things. (With inputs from agencies)

'Play badminton together': Hong Kong encourages teens to play badminton instead of having premarital sex

<p>The employees at X have been left concerned and worried about their future growth after the latest announcement made by owner Elon Musk.</p>

<p>A new rule has been introduced by Musk in which the staff is required to "justify" why they are eligible for stock options before getting their access.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This announcement was made following an&nbsp;internal meeting in June where the employees were informed that there is a delay in promotions and that the company will implement a new evaluation process with “lighter-weight check-ins.”</p>

<p>According to a report published in The Verge, a new policy has been rolled out by the Tesla owner which is more of a “throwback” than “tech-forward”.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-a-teenager-on-the-bus-with-no-headphones-should-face-arrest-warrant-says-ex-twitter-chief-749585">Elon Musk a ‘teenager on the bus with no headphones’, should face ‘arrest warrant’, says ex-Twitter chief</a></p>

<p>Musk sent a late-night email to the employees in which he announced that the stock options at X will now be given on the basis of the impact an employee has made.</p>

<p>A one-page summary of their contributions will be made by the workers to get access to the stock options.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Elon Musk raises performance bar for employees</strong></h2>

<p>The new order was given by Musk after he gave a powerful message in 2022 in which he asked the team to put all their efforts into building&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;2.0.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk made it clear that the employees need to work super hard and that too for a long time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In that email, X owner wrote, “Only outstanding performance will be deemed acceptable,” and stressed that for this the employees will have to work for “long hours at high intensity.”</p>

<p>The latest announcement is another setback to the team which is already seeing a lot of resignations as employees are leaving the workplace after finding it challenging to work under the leadership of Musk.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk's Grok AI Faces Backlash over Unrestricted content creation</strong></p>

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<p>As X, which was earlier known as Twitter, continues to remain in turbulent waters, the employees are fearing a round of layoffs soon. Earlier, Musk had promised to give stock options to everyone, but now it appears that he has taken&nbsp;a U-turn.</p>

<p>Musk's companies are seeing a lot of resignations and the sales of Tesla are on a decline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After taking over Twitter (now X) in October 2022, Musk fired thousands of its employees&nbsp;which reduced the workforce by a major margin.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The employees at X have been left concerned and worried about their future growth after the latest announcement made by owner Elon Musk. A new rule has been introduced by Musk in which the staff is required to "justify" why they are eligible for stock options before getting their access.

The employees at X have been left concerned and worried about their future growth after the latest announcement made by owner Elon Musk. A new rule has been introduced by Musk in which the staff is required to "justify" why they are eligible for stock options before getting their access. This announcement was made following an internal meeting in June where the employees were informed that there is a delay in promotions and that the company will implement a new evaluation process with “lighter-weight check-ins.” According to a report published in The Verge, a new policy has been rolled out by the Tesla owner which is more of a “throwback” than “tech-forward”. Also Read: Elon Musk a ‘teenager on the bus with no headphones’, should face ‘arrest warrant’, says ex-Twitter chief Musk sent a late-night email to the employees in which he announced that the stock options at X will now be given on the basis of the impact an employee has made. A one-page summary of their contributions will be made by the workers to get access to the stock options. Elon Musk raises performance bar for employees The new order was given by Musk after he gave a powerful message in 2022 in which he asked the team to put all their efforts into building Twitter 2.0. Musk made it clear that the employees need to work super hard and that too for a long time. In that email, X owner wrote, “Only outstanding performance will be deemed acceptable,” and stressed that for this the employees will have to work for “long hours at high intensity.” The latest announcement is another setback to the team which is already seeing a lot of resignations as employees are leaving the workplace after finding it challenging to work under the leadership of Musk. Watch: Elon Musk's Grok AI Faces Backlash over Unrestricted content creation As X, which was earlier known as Twitter, continues to remain in turbulent waters, the employees are fearing a round of layoffs soon. Earlier, Musk had promised to give stock options to everyone, but now it appears that he has taken a U-turn. Musk's companies are seeing a lot of resignations and the sales of Tesla are on a decline. After taking over Twitter (now X) in October 2022, Musk fired thousands of its employees which reduced the workforce by a major margin. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk now has a new question for his employees in X amid pending promotion: 'Justify your eligibility'

<p>In an unbelievable and miraculous escape, a pilot and passenger emerged without any significant injuries after surviving a severe crash of their light aircraft amid a busy road.</p>

<p>The powered glider of the two "stalled and nose-dived" over the A419 at around 4:45 pm (local time) on Tuesday (August 27) in Gloucestershire.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delta-airline-heartbroken-after-tyre-explosion-kills-two-at-atlanta-facility-753810">Delta Airline ‘heartbroken’ after plane tyre explosion kills two at Atlanta facility</a></p>

<p>After the crash, two shocked occupants were seen sitting amid the wreckage as one of the wings of the vehicle was broken off from the main body of the aeroplane.</p>

<h2><strong>Aeroplane's crash leads to major chase on road</strong></h2>

<p>Because of the crash, there were major disruptions on the road as it was closed by the police in both directions because of which long queues of the cars were seen at the accident site.</p>

<p>The emergency services reached the site to help the two people involved in the crash and the Great Western Air Ambulance's crew was called near the downed aircraft.</p>

<p>Both the pilot and passenger did not suffer serious injuries. An onlooker said that it "looked like it stalled and nose-dived into the main road".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Japan scrambles fighter jets after China spy plane violates airspace</strong></p>

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<p>The incident occurred&nbsp;on the main road which was close to Aston Down Airfield in Frampton Mansell between Cirencester and Stroud.</p>

<p>Gloucestershire Constabulary's spokesperson, in a statement, said, "Motorists are advised that road closures are in place while emergency services are in attendance. There were two occupants on board who will be assessed by the ambulance service, and it is understood that no other vehicles were involved."&nbsp;</p>

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In an unbelievable and miraculous escape, a pilot and passenger emerged without any significant injuries after surviving a severe crash of their light aircraft amid a busy road.

In an unbelievable and miraculous escape, a pilot and passenger emerged without any significant injuries after surviving a severe crash of their light aircraft amid a busy road. The powered glider of the two "stalled and nose-dived" over the A419 at around 4:45 pm (local time) on Tuesday (August 27) in Gloucestershire. Also Read: Delta Airline ‘heartbroken’ after plane tyre explosion kills two at Atlanta facility After the crash, two shocked occupants were seen sitting amid the wreckage as one of the wings of the vehicle was broken off from the main body of the aeroplane. Aeroplane's crash leads to major chase on road Because of the crash, there were major disruptions on the road as it was closed by the police in both directions because of which long queues of the cars were seen at the accident site. The emergency services reached the site to help the two people involved in the crash and the Great Western Air Ambulance's crew was called near the downed aircraft. Both the pilot and passenger did not suffer serious injuries. An onlooker said that it "looked like it stalled and nose-dived into the main road". Watch: Japan scrambles fighter jets after China spy plane violates airspace The incident occurred on the main road which was close to Aston Down Airfield in Frampton Mansell between Cirencester and Stroud. Gloucestershire Constabulary's spokesperson, in a statement, said, "Motorists are advised that road closures are in place while emergency services are in attendance. There were two occupants on board who will be assessed by the ambulance service, and it is understood that no other vehicles were involved." (With inputs from agencies)

Light aircraft with pilot and passenger crashes on a busy road, but both have a miraculous escape

<p>A travel influence was brutally slammed on social media when she posted her 'fangirl moment' with Taliban fighters whom she met during her trip to Afghanistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The image was posted soon after a woman was sentenced to death by stoning in the country and the basic rights of many women and girls were denied by the Taliban.</p>

<p>Somali American influencer Marian Abdi, whose online name is Geenyada Madow, was criticised when she posted the image and said that visiting the country was a “dream come true", reported Afghan newspaper 8AM Media.</p>

<p>“This country is recovering from 40 years of war and turmoil. Over the next few days, I will share my experiences here in Afghanistan, including insights into the people, the food, and the overall culture,” the influencer wrote in her post and shared her photo in front of an “I heart Afghanistan” sign.</p>

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<p>The backlash turned severe when she posted her smiling photo with Taliban fighters who were holding AK-47s.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-reject-uns-criticism-over-vice-and-virtue-laws-urge-their-thorough-understanding-753711">Taliban reject UN's criticism of vice and virtue laws, urge 'acknowledgement of Islamic values'</a></p>

<p>Defending her photo after the backlash, Abdi said, “I ended up asking for a photo and I did take a photo with them and I posted it on Twitter and it’s just outrage — like people are going crazy, [saying] ‘Shame on you, you’re against women’s rights, women’s education, women’s jobs.' That’s not the case — this photo was just to simply say this is my experience, this is what I saw, this is how they treated me."</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how social media users and activists reacted to the photo</strong></h2>

<p>Commenting on the photo, a user said, "That's a level of foreign privilege, tbh. While they oppress women, who would never be invited to show their faces in a photo with them."</p>

<p>"Anything for likes and retweets. So shameful," wrote another user Ali Rehman Malik.</p>

<p>"I'm so confused. These same men, you stand by smiling like you won a prize, restrict their women from doing exactly what you're doing. Travelling, blogging, being educated, working, travelling! If u lived in Afghanistan u would be at home asking for permission to even step outside!" said a third user.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Taliban issue a ban on women’s voices and bare faces in public</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the activists asked her to question the Taliban over the atrocities they have unleashed on women.</p>

<p>“ln a time when Afghan girls and women are deprived of their most basic rights, it is deeply troubling and unacceptable to see someone like Geenyada Madow, who has gone to Afghanistan and lobbies for the Taliban,” said Niloofar Naeimi, who is a human rights activist on Afghan women’s issues.</p>

<p>“This action disregards the suffering and pain of millions of Afghan women who face oppression and persecution under the Taliban’s rule,” she said.</p>

<p>Another activist Nilofar Ayoubi said, “An Afghan woman has been sentenced to be executed by stoning death while Miss Madow fangirling on the Taliban. While her visit to Afghanistan and her content creation about our country and culture are highly appreciated, what is not welcomed and, in fact, appalling, is the picture she’s painting of the Taliban!”&nbsp;</p>

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A travel influence was brutally slammed on social media when she posted her 'fangirl moment' with Taliban fighters whom she met during her trip to Afghanistan. The image was posted soon after a woman was sentenced to death by stoning in the country and the basic rights of many women and girls were denied by the Taliban.

A travel influence was brutally slammed on social media when she posted her 'fangirl moment' with Taliban fighters whom she met during her trip to Afghanistan. The image was posted soon after a woman was sentenced to death by stoning in the country and the basic rights of many women and girls were denied by the Taliban. Somali American influencer Marian Abdi, whose online name is Geenyada Madow, was criticised when she posted the image and said that visiting the country was a “dream come true", reported Afghan newspaper 8AM Media. “This country is recovering from 40 years of war and turmoil. Over the next few days, I will share my experiences here in Afghanistan, including insights into the people, the food, and the overall culture,” the influencer wrote in her post and shared her photo in front of an “I heart Afghanistan” sign. Met with the Tali*an 🇦🇫 #Afghanistan #afghan #kabul #travel #explore #viral #viral2024 pic.twitter.com/EidJwZ0y0y — Geenyada Madow (@GeenyadaM) August 18, 2024 × The backlash turned severe when she posted her smiling photo with Taliban fighters who were holding AK-47s. Also Read: Taliban reject UN's criticism of vice and virtue laws, urge 'acknowledgement of Islamic values' Defending her photo after the backlash, Abdi said, “I ended up asking for a photo and I did take a photo with them and I posted it on Twitter and it’s just outrage — like people are going crazy, [saying] ‘Shame on you, you’re against women’s rights, women’s education, women’s jobs.' That’s not the case — this photo was just to simply say this is my experience, this is what I saw, this is how they treated me." Here's how social media users and activists reacted to the photo Commenting on the photo, a user said, "That's a level of foreign privilege, tbh. While they oppress women, who would never be invited to show their faces in a photo with them." "Anything for likes and retweets. So shameful," wrote another user Ali Rehman Malik. "I'm so confused. These same men, you stand by smiling like you won a prize, restrict their women from doing exactly what you're doing. Travelling, blogging, being educated, working, travelling! If u lived in Afghanistan u would be at home asking for permission to even step outside!" said a third user. Watch: Taliban issue a ban on women’s voices and bare faces in public Meanwhile, the activists asked her to question the Taliban over the atrocities they have unleashed on women. “ln a time when Afghan girls and women are deprived of their most basic rights, it is deeply troubling and unacceptable to see someone like Geenyada Madow, who has gone to Afghanistan and lobbies for the Taliban,” said Niloofar Naeimi, who is a human rights activist on Afghan women’s issues. “This action disregards the suffering and pain of millions of Afghan women who face oppression and persecution under the Taliban’s rule,” she said. Another activist Nilofar Ayoubi said, “An Afghan woman has been sentenced to be executed by stoning death while Miss Madow fangirling on the Taliban. While her visit to Afghanistan and her content creation about our country and culture are highly appreciated, what is not welcomed and, in fact, appalling, is the picture she’s painting of the Taliban!” (With inputs from agencies)

Travel influencer's fangirl moment with Taliban fighters goes viral, netizens call it 'shameful'

<p>CC Gong, the partner of Y Combinator founder Mihail Eric, recently stirred online discussion with a post on platform X (formerly Twitter). Gong shared her viewpoint that partners of Y Combinator founders should receive "sweat equity" in their startups.</p>

<p>In her post, Gong stated: “My boyfriend is in YC, and this is what I come home to on a Friday night. I make sure he’s fed, do his laundry, cut his hair, and offer feedback, customer introductions, and encouragement. YC partners should be given sweat equity.”</p>

<p>The post included a photo of Eric asleep on the sofa with his laptop still open.</p>

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<p>The post, which has garnered over two&nbsp;million views, has divided opinions. Some people praise Gong's dedication while others criticise the idea, arguing that it normalises women's invisible labour in supporting men's professional success. This has led to discussions about gender roles in households.</p>

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<h2><strong>About Y Combinator</strong></h2>

<p>Y Combinator is a prominent startup accelerator based in Silicon Valley. It connects early-stage companies with investors, mentors, and seed funding.</p>

<h2><strong>About CC Gong and Mihail Eric</strong></h2>

<p>Gong has extensive experience in the tech industry, including roles at Microsoft and Meta. She co-founded Montage and is a principal at Menlo Ventures. She holds degrees from Harvard University and Stanford University.</p>

<p>Her partner, Mihail Eric, co-founded Storia AI, which develops the AI tool Sage to help developers with software creation.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/namibias-oban-who-became-kunos-breezy-pawan-found-dead-753974">Namibia's Oban, who became India's breezy Pawan in Kuno, found dead</a></p>

<h2><strong>Netizens reactions</strong></h2>

<p>CC Gong’s post got mixed reactions from netizens.</p>

<p>One user supported Gong’s view, stating, “Every founder’s girlfriend should have some equity. They are your supporters from the first day!”</p>

<p>Another user wrote, "YC founders' life partners are the real heroes."</p>

<p>However,&nbsp;one of the people who responded to the post&nbsp;criticised the idea, saying, “Enjoy being his slave. If he has priorities straight he can manage not being a slob, and no you are not entitled to anything for volunteering yourself as a female slave.”</p>

<p>One user said, “I was literally in 4th grade the first time I heard something like ‘behind every great man there’s a great woman behind him’ and this was supposed to be empowering to women but I have wondered, still wonder, who or what is behind great women,”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yet another user went on to say, "This is very disturbing. Even at the lowest points and through the hardest times in my life, I was very organized, from my body to my finances to the place I live in".</p>

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CC Gong, the partner of Y Combinator founder Mihail Eric, recently stirred online discussion with a post on platform X (formerly Twitter). Gong shared her viewpoint that partners of Y Combinator founders should receive "sweat equity" in their startups.

CC Gong, the partner of Y Combinator founder Mihail Eric, recently stirred online discussion with a post on platform X (formerly Twitter). Gong shared her viewpoint that partners of Y Combinator founders should receive "sweat equity" in their startups. In her post, Gong stated: “My boyfriend is in YC, and this is what I come home to on a Friday night. I make sure he’s fed, do his laundry, cut his hair, and offer feedback, customer introductions, and encouragement. YC partners should be given sweat equity.” The post included a photo of Eric asleep on the sofa with his laptop still open. My boyfriend is in YC and this is what I come home to Friday night. I make sure that he’s fed, do his laundry cut his hair. I give feedback, customer intros, and encouragement. YC girlfriends should be granted sweat equity. @ycombinator 30 days until demo day 💪 pic.twitter.com/2LpwQ2zWFk — C.C. Gong (@CCgong) August 24, 2024 × Reactions to the post The post, which has garnered over two million views, has divided opinions. Some people praise Gong's dedication while others criticise the idea, arguing that it normalises women's invisible labour in supporting men's professional success. This has led to discussions about gender roles in households. Also read | Cannabis found to have anti-ageing effect on brains of mice. So can pot make you younger? About Y Combinator Y Combinator is a prominent startup accelerator based in Silicon Valley. It connects early-stage companies with investors, mentors, and seed funding. About CC Gong and Mihail Eric Gong has extensive experience in the tech industry, including roles at Microsoft and Meta. She co-founded Montage and is a principal at Menlo Ventures. She holds degrees from Harvard University and Stanford University. Her partner, Mihail Eric, co-founded Storia AI, which develops the AI tool Sage to help developers with software creation. Also read | Namibia's Oban, who became India's breezy Pawan in Kuno, found dead Netizens reactions CC Gong’s post got mixed reactions from netizens. One user supported Gong’s view, stating, “Every founder’s girlfriend should have some equity. They are your supporters from the first day!” Another user wrote, "YC founders' life partners are the real heroes." However, one of the people who responded to the post criticised the idea, saying, “Enjoy being his slave. If he has priorities straight he can manage not being a slob, and no you are not entitled to anything for volunteering yourself as a female slave.” One user said, “I was literally in 4th grade the first time I heard something like ‘behind every great man there’s a great woman behind him’ and this was supposed to be empowering to women but I have wondered, still wonder, who or what is behind great women,” Yet another user went on to say, "This is very disturbing. Even at the lowest points and through the hardest times in my life, I was very organized, from my body to my finances to the place I live in". (With inputs from agencies)

Harvard-educated girlfriend handles multiple tasks for boyfriend, calls for equity, ignites gender debate

<p>Can cannabis reduce the ageing of brain? As per new research done on mice, long-term, low-dose use of the active ingredient of cannabis has an anti-ageing effect.</p>

<p>The study done by Bonn University in Germany has found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main therapeutic ingredient in cannabis, restores cognitive abilities and synapse density in old mice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have now been able to show that treatment with THC has a tissue-dependent and dual effect on mTOR signaling and the metabolome," said Dr Andras Bilkei-Gorzo a researcher who conducted the study along with an international team of scientists.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Gravitas: Medical use of Cannabis now legal in Ukraine</strong></p>

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To understand what it means, it's important to know about two specific processes of the brain that affect ageing.</p>

<p>One is synaptic plasticity, which is the ability of the brain to change neuronal connections. Less synaptic plasticity is a sign of ageing.</p>

<p>The other is mTOR, or Mechanistic target of rapamycin, signalling. The mTOR signalling pathways regulate growth and metabolism in animal cells. The mTOR activity can be reduced through a low-calorie diet, intensive physical activity or pharmacological treatment.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/daily-marijuana-use-surpasses-daily-drinking-in-the-us-says-study-724533"><strong>Also read: Daily marijuana use surpasses daily drinking in the US, says study</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>How the study was done</strong></h2>

<p>Two groups of mice were used in the study,&nbsp;young ones around four months old, and older ones aged around 18 months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some mice in each age group received a daily low dose of THC across a period of 28 days, and the effects were compared to age-matched controls.</p>

<p>The mice treated with THC showed a boost in mTOR activity in the brain and the production of more of the proteins necessary to form new synapses between neurons.</p>

<p>The mTOR activity in fat tissue dropped in the same way that it does with a calorie-controlled diet: In other words, the body starts to dial down some of its production processes in ways that have previously been shown to slow down biological ageing too, said a release on the study.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/us-man-gets-high-on-edibles-attempts-sex-with-flight-attendant-opens-door-mid-air-746543">Also read: US man gets high on edibles, attempts sex with flight attendant, opens door mid-air</a></strong></p>

<p>"We concluded that long-term THC treatment initially has a cognition-enhancing effect by increasing energy and synaptic protein production in the brain, followed by an anti-ageing effect by decreasing mTOR activity and metabolic processes in the periphery," said Bilkei-Gorzo.</p>

<p>He suggested that the findings of the study could potentially pave the way for future anti-ageing treatments. "Our study suggests that a dual effect on mTOR activity and the metabolome could be the basis for an effective anti-ageing and cognition-enhancing drug."</p>

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Can cannabis reduce the ageing of brain? As per new research done on mice, long-term, low-dose use of the active ingredient of cannabis has an anti-ageing effect.

Can cannabis reduce the ageing of brain? As per new research done on mice, long-term, low-dose use of the active ingredient of cannabis has an anti-ageing effect. The study done by Bonn University in Germany has found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main therapeutic ingredient in cannabis, restores cognitive abilities and synapse density in old mice. "We have now been able to show that treatment with THC has a tissue-dependent and dual effect on mTOR signaling and the metabolome," said Dr Andras Bilkei-Gorzo a researcher who conducted the study along with an international team of scientists. Watch: Gravitas: Medical use of Cannabis now legal in Ukraine × To understand what it means, it's important to know about two specific processes of the brain that affect ageing. One is synaptic plasticity, which is the ability of the brain to change neuronal connections. Less synaptic plasticity is a sign of ageing. The other is mTOR, or Mechanistic target of rapamycin, signalling. The mTOR signalling pathways regulate growth and metabolism in animal cells. The mTOR activity can be reduced through a low-calorie diet, intensive physical activity or pharmacological treatment. Also read: Daily marijuana use surpasses daily drinking in the US, says study How the study was done Two groups of mice were used in the study, young ones around four months old, and older ones aged around 18 months. Some mice in each age group received a daily low dose of THC across a period of 28 days, and the effects were compared to age-matched controls. The mice treated with THC showed a boost in mTOR activity in the brain and the production of more of the proteins necessary to form new synapses between neurons. The mTOR activity in fat tissue dropped in the same way that it does with a calorie-controlled diet: In other words, the body starts to dial down some of its production processes in ways that have previously been shown to slow down biological ageing too, said a release on the study. Also read: US man gets high on edibles, attempts sex with flight attendant, opens door mid-air "We concluded that long-term THC treatment initially has a cognition-enhancing effect by increasing energy and synaptic protein production in the brain, followed by an anti-ageing effect by decreasing mTOR activity and metabolic processes in the periphery," said Bilkei-Gorzo. He suggested that the findings of the study could potentially pave the way for future anti-ageing treatments. "Our study suggests that a dual effect on mTOR activity and the metabolome could be the basis for an effective anti-ageing and cognition-enhancing drug." (With inputs from agencies)

Cannabis found to have anti-ageing effect on brains of mice. So can pot make you younger?

<p>Chinese game Black Myth: Wukong has become a blockbuster in the gaming world within a week of its launch. However, it finds itself in a soup after content creators were given a list of things not to say while talking about the game online. One of them asks them not to discuss "feminist propaganda", and it isn't clear what the makers mean by it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The directive reads, <em>"Do NOT insult other influencers or players.<br />
Do NOT use any offensive language/humor.<br />
Do NOT include politics, violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization, and other content that instigates negative discourse.<br />
Do NOT use trigger words such as ‘quarantine’ or ‘isolation’ or ‘Covid-19’.<br />
Do NOT discuss content related to China’s game industry policies, opinions, news, etc."</em></p>

<p>Black Myth released last week and sold more than 10 million copies worldwide within three days, according to the game’s developers, Game Science. It is based on the 16th-century Chinese novel "Journey to the West".</p>

<p>The list of topics to avoid has generated a buzz on the internet. Some reports suggest that "feminist propaganda" is linked to the news that Game Science employees were said to have indulged in sexist and inappropriate behaviour. This included reports from the game website IGN in November. So fans think that the directive is linked to the IGN reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, several people also think it might be to subdue "wokeness" in gaming, as some reviews slam Black Myth for not being diverse.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nvidia-staff-works-7-days-a-week-till-2-am-but-golden-handcuffs-stop-them-from-quitting-753898">Nvidia staff works 7 days a week till 2 am, but 'golden handcuffs' stop them from quitting</a></p>

<p>However, since there are no non-disclosure agreements and the directives are not legally enforceable, some users chose to find humour in them. One of them titled their livestream “Covid-19 Isolation Taiwan (Is A Real Country) Feminism Propaganda”.</p>

<h2>What is Black Myth: Wukong&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The Chinese game has been an instant success, registering more than three million concurrent players across all platforms in its first week. The game features the mythological monkey Sun Wukong who fights Buddhist folklore demons and foxes who wield swords and have human characteristics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The scenes have been shot in 36 major sites in China, with 27 of them in the remote Shanxi province. SCMP reported that Shanxi is now attracting tourists who are flocking to see the sites that are in the game.&nbsp;</p>


Chinese game Black Myth: Wukong has become a blockbuster in the gaming world within a week of its launch. However, it finds itself in a soup after content creators were given a list of things not to say while talking about the game online.

Chinese game Black Myth: Wukong has become a blockbuster in the gaming world within a week of its launch. However, it finds itself in a soup after content creators were given a list of things not to say while talking about the game online. One of them asks them not to discuss "feminist propaganda", and it isn't clear what the makers mean by it. The directive reads, "Do NOT insult other influencers or players. Do NOT use any offensive language/humor. Do NOT include politics, violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization, and other content that instigates negative discourse. Do NOT use trigger words such as ‘quarantine’ or ‘isolation’ or ‘Covid-19’. Do NOT discuss content related to China’s game industry policies, opinions, news, etc." Black Myth released last week and sold more than 10 million copies worldwide within three days, according to the game’s developers, Game Science. It is based on the 16th-century Chinese novel "Journey to the West". The list of topics to avoid has generated a buzz on the internet. Some reports suggest that "feminist propaganda" is linked to the news that Game Science employees were said to have indulged in sexist and inappropriate behaviour. This included reports from the game website IGN in November. So fans think that the directive is linked to the IGN reports. Meanwhile, several people also think it might be to subdue "wokeness" in gaming, as some reviews slam Black Myth for not being diverse. Also Read: Nvidia staff works 7 days a week till 2 am, but 'golden handcuffs' stop them from quitting However, since there are no non-disclosure agreements and the directives are not legally enforceable, some users chose to find humour in them. One of them titled their livestream “Covid-19 Isolation Taiwan (Is A Real Country) Feminism Propaganda”. What is Black Myth: Wukong The Chinese game has been an instant success, registering more than three million concurrent players across all platforms in its first week. The game features the mythological monkey Sun Wukong who fights Buddhist folklore demons and foxes who wield swords and have human characteristics. The scenes have been shot in 36 major sites in China, with 27 of them in the remote Shanxi province. SCMP reported that Shanxi is now attracting tourists who are flocking to see the sites that are in the game.

Chinese game Black Myth: Wukong has been hit by controversy. Details

<p>An invasive South American piranha, which had "sharp human teeth" was caught by a Texas angler at a local lake on Sunday (Aug&nbsp;25).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fish, which has been dubbed a pacu, was found at Lake Meredith in Sanford and currently has been kept at the Lake Meredith Aquatic &amp; Wildlife Museum. A video of the fish was posted by the museum on Facebook.</p>

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<p>As per the post, the fish belongs to the freshwater bodies of South America and is closely associated with the carnivorous piranha, which is generally vegetarian.</p>

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<p>The red and silver panfish consumes nuts and berries because of which its chompers “look similar to human teeth”, as per the Facebook post.</p>

<p>Wildlife museum staffers said that the pacu was “released into Meredith by someone who may have owned it as a pet.”</p>

<p>“Pacu are vegetarians and have teeth that look similar to human teeth,” wrote the Lake Meredith Aquatic &amp; Wildlife Museum on their site.</p>

<p>The species - which is 6.5 inches long and weighs almost 88 pounds - can outgrow aquariums rapidly which prompts owners to release them and leave them in the wild.</p>

<h2><strong>All about pacu - the herbivorous invader fish</strong></h2>

<p>They first introduced the pacu in the 1980s “by means of aquarium releases,” according to the US Department of Agriculture, which states that some of them are likely to have escaped aquaculture facilities.</p>

<p>The herbivorous invader since then has remained caught in 47 states. An 11-year-old in Oklahoma last August found a pacu in a pond which was behind the house of his family.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Switzerland offering $58,000 to fish out ammunition from Lakes</strong></p>

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<p>The species fortunately has not been able to establish any “reproducing populations here” and how the release of pacu impacts the scenario is currently unknown.</p>

<p>The critter has also been found in Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Mexico, China, the Philippines and other parts of Asia. In an episode of the Animal Planet show “River Monsters", the species was featured and was blamed for biting the genitals of unsuspecting swimmers and killing them.</p>

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An invasive South American piranha, which had "sharp human teeth" was caught by a Texas angler at a local lake on Sunday (Aug 25). The fish, which has been dubbed a pacu, was found at Lake Meredith in Sanford and currently has been kept at the Lake Meredith Aquatic & Wildlife Museum.

An invasive South American piranha, which had "sharp human teeth" was caught by a Texas angler at a local lake on Sunday (Aug 25). The fish, which has been dubbed a pacu, was found at Lake Meredith in Sanford and currently has been kept at the Lake Meredith Aquatic & Wildlife Museum. A video of the fish was posted by the museum on Facebook. Also Read: 'Doomsday fish' appears in California. Two days later, earthquake hits LA As per the post, the fish belongs to the freshwater bodies of South America and is closely associated with the carnivorous piranha, which is generally vegetarian. × The red and silver panfish consumes nuts and berries because of which its chompers “look similar to human teeth”, as per the Facebook post. Wildlife museum staffers said that the pacu was “released into Meredith by someone who may have owned it as a pet.” “Pacu are vegetarians and have teeth that look similar to human teeth,” wrote the Lake Meredith Aquatic & Wildlife Museum on their site. The species - which is 6.5 inches long and weighs almost 88 pounds - can outgrow aquariums rapidly which prompts owners to release them and leave them in the wild. All about pacu - the herbivorous invader fish They first introduced the pacu in the 1980s “by means of aquarium releases,” according to the US Department of Agriculture, which states that some of them are likely to have escaped aquaculture facilities. The herbivorous invader since then has remained caught in 47 states. An 11-year-old in Oklahoma last August found a pacu in a pond which was behind the house of his family. Watch: Switzerland offering $58,000 to fish out ammunition from Lakes The species fortunately has not been able to establish any “reproducing populations here” and how the release of pacu impacts the scenario is currently unknown. The critter has also been found in Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Mexico, China, the Philippines and other parts of Asia. In an episode of the Animal Planet show “River Monsters", the species was featured and was blamed for biting the genitals of unsuspecting swimmers and killing them. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Weird fish with 'sharp human teeth' appears in Lake Meredith, US

<p>A social media post by a journalist calling out Vistara Airlines has become the new point of discussion on the internet. A journalist named Aarti Tikoo Singh asked Vistara, a Tata Sons airline service, why their in-flight vegetarian foods are labelled as “Hindu meals, and chicken meals as “Muslim meals.”</p>

<p>Singh accused the airline of communalising food, through her X post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Who told you that all Hindus are vegetarian and all Muslims are non-vegetarian?” she asked the Indian full-service carrier. Singh accused Vistara of thrusting food choices on people as she asked, “Are you now going to communalise vegetables, chicken and passengers on a flight too?”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hello <a href="https://twitter.com/airvistara?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@airvistara</a>, why the hell is vegetarian meal called “Hindu meal” and chicken meal called “Muslim meal” on your flights? Who told you that all Hindus are vegetarian and all Muslims are non-vegetarian? Why are you thrusting food choices on people? Who authorised you to do… <a href="https://t.co/46w4avU7Vs">pic.twitter.com/46w4avU7Vs</a></p>
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<p>Singh said she was so shocked by Vistara’s pathetic behaviour that she booked both meal options and took a screenshot of her ticket from Srinagar to Jammu, which shows that she booked one “Hindu meal” and one “Moslem meal” for the short duration flight.</p>

<p>Soon the journalist’s post was flooded with comments with some asking the same question to the airline, while others explaining why the airline might have these “communal” labels.</p>

<h2><strong>What’s with airline food labels?</strong></h2>

<p>Several social media users informed Singh in the comments that airline meals have certain codes and these codes are not decided by a particular airline (in this case Vistara) but are standardised across the industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The International Air Transport Association (IATA) provides standardised meal codes to help airlines, catering services, and ground staff manage and communicate meal requirements efficiently and to ensure some uniformity across airlines.</p>

<p>“FYI in general aviation parlance, a Hindu Meal (HNML) is NOT necessarily a Veg meal - it could be a Non Veg meal that is not Halal,” wrote Sanjay Lazar, CEO of Avialaz Consultants. “Similarly a Moslem meal (MOML) is a Non Vegetarian meal that is HALAL,” he explained.</p>

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<p>Sanjiv Kapoor, the former CEO-designate of Jet Airways and an aviation veteran also shared his views on the incident and provided a similar explanation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“These are standard international meal codes used globally across GDS-based airlines, not just by Vistara. However, I do think IATA or whoever needs to update/modernize these outdated and at times somewhat puzzling meal codes,” wrote Kapoor.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Vistara’s website does not mention Hindu or Muslim meals. Instead, its extensive list of vegetarian options includes the “Vegetarian Vegan Meal (VGML)” which does not contain animal products, animal by-products, eggs or any dairy products, Vegetarian Jain Meal (VJML) which has no animal products, animal by-products, any root, or bulbous vegetables, and Vegetarian Lacto-ovo Meal (VLML) which may contain eggs and dairy.</p>

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A social media post by a journalist calling out Vistara Airlines has become the new point of discussion on the internet. A journalist named Aarti Tikoo Singh asked Vistara, a Tata Sons airline service, why their in-flight vegetarian foods are labelled as “Hindu meals, and chicken meals as “Muslim meals.

A social media post by a journalist calling out Vistara Airlines has become the new point of discussion on the internet. A journalist named Aarti Tikoo Singh asked Vistara, a Tata Sons airline service, why their in-flight vegetarian foods are labelled as “Hindu meals, and chicken meals as “Muslim meals.” Singh accused the airline of communalising food, through her X post. “Who told you that all Hindus are vegetarian and all Muslims are non-vegetarian?” she asked the Indian full-service carrier. Singh accused Vistara of thrusting food choices on people as she asked, “Are you now going to communalise vegetables, chicken and passengers on a flight too?” Also Read | UP social media policy: Yogi govt to offer influencers up to ₹8 lakh per month Hello @airvistara, why the hell is vegetarian meal called “Hindu meal” and chicken meal called “Muslim meal” on your flights? Who told you that all Hindus are vegetarian and all Muslims are non-vegetarian? Why are you thrusting food choices on people? Who authorised you to do… pic.twitter.com/46w4avU7Vs — Aarti Tikoo Singh (@AartiTikoo) August 27, 2024 × Singh said she was so shocked by Vistara’s pathetic behaviour that she booked both meal options and took a screenshot of her ticket from Srinagar to Jammu, which shows that she booked one “Hindu meal” and one “Moslem meal” for the short duration flight. Soon the journalist’s post was flooded with comments with some asking the same question to the airline, while others explaining why the airline might have these “communal” labels. What’s with airline food labels? Several social media users informed Singh in the comments that airline meals have certain codes and these codes are not decided by a particular airline (in this case Vistara) but are standardised across the industry. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) provides standardised meal codes to help airlines, catering services, and ground staff manage and communicate meal requirements efficiently and to ensure some uniformity across airlines. “FYI in general aviation parlance, a Hindu Meal (HNML) is NOT necessarily a Veg meal - it could be a Non Veg meal that is not Halal,” wrote Sanjay Lazar, CEO of Avialaz Consultants. “Similarly a Moslem meal (MOML) is a Non Vegetarian meal that is HALAL,” he explained. Also Read | Maharashtra: Autorickshaw driver in Ratnagiri drugs 19-year-old nursing student, rapes her Sanjiv Kapoor, the former CEO-designate of Jet Airways and an aviation veteran also shared his views on the incident and provided a similar explanation. These are standard international meal codes used globally across GDS-based airlines, not just by Vistara. However I do think IATA or whoever needs to update / modernize these outdated and at times somewhat puzzling meal codes. https://t.co/QLO9BlutZB — Sanjiv Kapoor (@TheSanjivKapoor) August 27, 2024 × “These are standard international meal codes used globally across GDS-based airlines, not just by Vistara. However, I do think IATA or whoever needs to update/modernize these outdated and at times somewhat puzzling meal codes,” wrote Kapoor. Meanwhile, Vistara’s website does not mention Hindu or Muslim meals. Instead, its extensive list of vegetarian options includes the “Vegetarian Vegan Meal (VGML)” which does not contain animal products, animal by-products, eggs or any dairy products, Vegetarian Jain Meal (VJML) which has no animal products, animal by-products, any root, or bulbous vegetables, and Vegetarian Lacto-ovo Meal (VLML) which may contain eggs and dairy. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian airline calls its vegetarian meals ‘Hindu’ and non-veg meals ‘Muslim’. Here's why

<p>For those people who are planning to buy a new car or any other vehicle, scrapping the old vehicle&nbsp;can now prove beneficial as commercial and passenger vehicle manufacturers are willing to offer a discount if they have a valid Certificate of Deposit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Union Minister for Road Transport &amp; Highways Nitin Gadkari announced the discounts in a meeting with the representatives of commercial and passenger vehicle manufacturers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He appealed to the industry to give discounts on purchasing new vehicles to the customers who scrap their old vehicles.</p>

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<p>The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) CEOs meeting took place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi where it was then confirmed that the proposal of the minister was accepted by the automobile manufacturers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Taking to his official social media account, the minister announced, “I am pleased to report that, in response to my recommendation, several commercial and passenger vehicle manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts for the purchase of new vehicles against the scrapping of older vehicles with a valid Certificate of Deposit.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Explaining the importance of this development, he said, “This initiative will significantly advance our Circular&nbsp;Economy&nbsp;efforts, ensuring that cleaner, safer, and more efficient vehicles are on our roads."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How much discounts will be given to customers for passenger vehicles?</strong></h2>

<p>According to a report published in The Times Of India, auto majors are likely to give a 1.5-3.5 per cent discount to buyers who scrap their old vehicle when buying a new one.</p>

<p>As per the reports, passenger vehicle manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, Kia,&nbsp;Honda, Toyota, JSW MG Motor, Renault India, Nissan India, Skoda and Volkswagen India have agreed to offer a 1.5 per cent discount on the ex-showroom price of the new&nbsp;car or Rs 20,000, whichever is less.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Customers can get a discount if they have scraped a passenger vehicle in the last six months and the scrapped vehicle's details are linked to the Vahan system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the official statement, passenger vehicle companies like Tata Motors, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles,&nbsp;Ashok Leyland, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra,&nbsp;Force Motors, Isuzu Motors and SML Isuzu have agreed to give a 3 per cent discount on ex-showroom prices on commercial vehicles more than 3.5 tonnes and around 1.5 per cent discount on ex-showroom prices for CVs less than 3.5 tonnes.&nbsp;</p>

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For those people who are planning to buy a new car or any other vehicle, scrapping the old vehicle can now prove beneficial as commercial and passenger vehicle manufacturers are willing to offer a discount if they have a valid Certificate of Deposit.

For those people who are planning to buy a new car or any other vehicle, scrapping the old vehicle can now prove beneficial as commercial and passenger vehicle manufacturers are willing to offer a discount if they have a valid Certificate of Deposit. Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari announced the discounts in a meeting with the representatives of commercial and passenger vehicle manufacturers. He appealed to the industry to give discounts on purchasing new vehicles to the customers who scrap their old vehicles. 📍𝑩𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒎, 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒉𝒊 Chaired a highly productive session of the SIAM CEO’s Delegation Meeting at Bharat Mandapam today, where we addressed various critical issues facing the automobile industry. I am pleased to report that, in response to my… pic.twitter.com/9n4aUdgoby — Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) August 27, 2024 × The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) CEOs meeting took place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi where it was then confirmed that the proposal of the minister was accepted by the automobile manufacturers. Also Read: This Indian city will host country's first street circuit race at night Taking to his official social media account, the minister announced, “I am pleased to report that, in response to my recommendation, several commercial and passenger vehicle manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts for the purchase of new vehicles against the scrapping of older vehicles with a valid Certificate of Deposit.” Explaining the importance of this development, he said, “This initiative will significantly advance our Circular Economy efforts, ensuring that cleaner, safer, and more efficient vehicles are on our roads." How much discounts will be given to customers for passenger vehicles? According to a report published in The Times Of India, auto majors are likely to give a 1.5-3.5 per cent discount to buyers who scrap their old vehicle when buying a new one. As per the reports, passenger vehicle manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kia, Honda, Toyota, JSW MG Motor, Renault India, Nissan India, Skoda and Volkswagen India have agreed to offer a 1.5 per cent discount on the ex-showroom price of the new car or Rs 20,000, whichever is less. Watch: Canada imposes 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric cars Customers can get a discount if they have scraped a passenger vehicle in the last six months and the scrapped vehicle's details are linked to the Vahan system. As per the official statement, passenger vehicle companies like Tata Motors, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles, Ashok Leyland, Mahindra & Mahindra, Force Motors, Isuzu Motors and SML Isuzu have agreed to give a 3 per cent discount on ex-showroom prices on commercial vehicles more than 3.5 tonnes and around 1.5 per cent discount on ex-showroom prices for CVs less than 3.5 tonnes. (With inputs from agencies)

Planning to buy a new car? Here's how scrapping your old vehicle can give you major discounts

<p>Over a dozen people were stranded in the air minutes after a theme park ride malfunctioned in Gold Coast, Australia. The ride stopped mid-air due to a "sensor communication fault", said an official from Sea World.</p>

<p>According to the theme park, the Vortex ride experienced a "standard ride stoppage" on Tuesday afternoon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“All 13 guests onboard are safe and our team are communicating with them as we prepare to exit them from the ride,” Sea World said in a statement.</p>

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<p>The passengers were rescued from the 15-metre high ride after Sea World's engineering team manually lowered the ride and the people exited safely after 90 minutes.</p>

<p>The Queensland ambulance arrived at the rescue site in case any assistance was needed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Our on-site nurse provided welfare checks in an abundance of caution with them upon exiting the ride,” the theme park said.</p>

<p>Queensland fire department also reached the scene "should the manual process not work", however, they were not needed, said Sea World.</p>

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<p>"The safety and wellbeing of our guests is our highest priority and ride stoppages are proof rides systems and operators are doing as they are designed and trained to do to keep our guests safe," The company added. "Our team regularly train for these exercises and we have a strong working relationship with the QFES team."</p>

<p>This incident was the second in less than a week when a side stopped working, leaving passengers trapped. Last Thursday, the Leviathan roller-coaster stopped working, due to a sensor issue as well, leaving passengers stuck for about an hour.</p>

<p>“At all times throughout the stoppage, the guests were safe and our team were in constant communication with them,” the company said about the incident earlier. “The guests onboard exited the ride from the safe stop zones with the help of our team.”</p>

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Over a dozen people were stranded in the air minutes after a theme park ride malfunctioned in Gold Coast, Australia. The ride stopped mid-air due to a "sensor communication fault", said an official from Sea World.

Over a dozen people were stranded in the air minutes after a theme park ride malfunctioned in Gold Coast, Australia. The ride stopped mid-air due to a "sensor communication fault", said an official from Sea World. According to the theme park, the Vortex ride experienced a "standard ride stoppage" on Tuesday afternoon. “All 13 guests onboard are safe and our team are communicating with them as we prepare to exit them from the ride,” Sea World said in a statement. Also read | Watch: Dramatic circus stunt goes wrong as aerial hoop artist loses grip, falls down The passengers were rescued from the 15-metre high ride after Sea World's engineering team manually lowered the ride and the people exited safely after 90 minutes. The Queensland ambulance arrived at the rescue site in case any assistance was needed. “Our on-site nurse provided welfare checks in an abundance of caution with them upon exiting the ride,” the theme park said. Queensland fire department also reached the scene "should the manual process not work", however, they were not needed, said Sea World. Also read | Tourists go for real-life 'Temple Run' in Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, experts express concern "The safety and wellbeing of our guests is our highest priority and ride stoppages are proof rides systems and operators are doing as they are designed and trained to do to keep our guests safe," The company added. "Our team regularly train for these exercises and we have a strong working relationship with the QFES team." This incident was the second in less than a week when a side stopped working, leaving passengers trapped. Last Thursday, the Leviathan roller-coaster stopped working, due to a sensor issue as well, leaving passengers stuck for about an hour. “At all times throughout the stoppage, the guests were safe and our team were in constant communication with them,” the company said about the incident earlier. “The guests onboard exited the ride from the safe stop zones with the help of our team.” (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Elon Musk took no time to introduce the blue checkmark scheme, called Twitter Blue after he took over the social media company in 2022. While he had dreams of gathering a lot of money from it, a new book claims he instantly regretted introducing it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under the scheme, he planned to award a blue tick mark to anyone who was willing to pay a fee. These users will ideally be termed as "verified users", even though their identity has never actually been verified.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An upcoming book titled <em>Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter&nbsp;</em>details how the scheme fell flat and instead of adding to the bank, aggravated the company's financial crisis. Reporters Ryan Mac and Kate Conger state in the book that the blue tick mark became a hassle as its rolling out coincided with the US midterm elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2022 midterm elections happened on November 8, and a day later Musk introduced Twitter Blue and started charging people for it. However, problems began when several accounts showing as verified started posing as celebrities, politicians, companies and more. An account reflecting as Nintendo on X even shared an image of Super Mario giving the finger. It went viral.</p>

<p>Twitter's sales teams were bombarded with calls from advertisers who were not happy with the fake profiles showing up as verified. They threatened to pull their ads. This included multi-billion dollar companies, such as Nike, who wanted to quit the platform forever, Mac and Conger report.</p>

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<p>Musk grew fearful amid the threats and reportedly told an engineer, "Turn it off, Turn it off!"</p>

<h2>Musk's acquisition of Twitter</h2>

<p>The SpaceX CEO had grand dreams for Twitter, now X when he took over. However, the sale led him to borrow around $13 billion to pay $44 billion in acquisition money. So the finances were already a mess.</p>

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<p>Reports suggest that many advertisers have left X because of disinformation and hate speeches on the platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Wall Street Journal recently termed the acquisition the "worst buyout for banks since the financial crisis". Musk has been venting out against advertisers for pulling out. He even filed an antitrust lawsuit against the advertising trade group The World Federation of Advertisers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk has also resorted to mass layoffs to cut down on costs and even failed to pay rent for several offices across the world.</p>


Elon Musk took no time to introduce the blue checkmark scheme, called Twitter Blue after he took over the social media company in 2022. While he had dreams of gathering a lot of money from it, a new book claims he instantly regretted introducing it.

Elon Musk took no time to introduce the blue checkmark scheme, called Twitter Blue after he took over the social media company in 2022. While he had dreams of gathering a lot of money from it, a new book claims he instantly regretted introducing it. Under the scheme, he planned to award a blue tick mark to anyone who was willing to pay a fee. These users will ideally be termed as "verified users", even though their identity has never actually been verified. An upcoming book titled Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter details how the scheme fell flat and instead of adding to the bank, aggravated the company's financial crisis. Reporters Ryan Mac and Kate Conger state in the book that the blue tick mark became a hassle as its rolling out coincided with the US midterm elections. The 2022 midterm elections happened on November 8, and a day later Musk introduced Twitter Blue and started charging people for it. However, problems began when several accounts showing as verified started posing as celebrities, politicians, companies and more. An account reflecting as Nintendo on X even shared an image of Super Mario giving the finger. It went viral. Twitter's sales teams were bombarded with calls from advertisers who were not happy with the fake profiles showing up as verified. They threatened to pull their ads. This included multi-billion dollar companies, such as Nike, who wanted to quit the platform forever, Mac and Conger report. Also Read: Nvidia staff works 7 days till 2 am, but they won't quit. 'Golden handcuffs' stop... Musk grew fearful amid the threats and reportedly told an engineer, "Turn it off, Turn it off!" Musk's acquisition of Twitter The SpaceX CEO had grand dreams for Twitter, now X when he took over. However, the sale led him to borrow around $13 billion to pay $44 billion in acquisition money. So the finances were already a mess. × Reports suggest that many advertisers have left X because of disinformation and hate speeches on the platform. The Wall Street Journal recently termed the acquisition the "worst buyout for banks since the financial crisis". Musk has been venting out against advertisers for pulling out. He even filed an antitrust lawsuit against the advertising trade group The World Federation of Advertisers. Musk has also resorted to mass layoffs to cut down on costs and even failed to pay rent for several offices across the world.

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<p>The Pacific Ocean is facing unprecedented weather conditions with two hurricanes and a typhoon brewing. The hurricanes are in the northeast region while the typhoon is in the northwest. The three storms have been caught on camera together, creating havoc in the Pacific. The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) recently shared a video showing the three storms in the ocean.</p>

<p>CIRA acts as a link between NOAA research scientists and Colorado State University research staff, faculty, and students, as per its website.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hurricane Gilma, Hurricane Hone and Typhoon Shanshan can be seen in the video stirring up the Pacific waters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video shows Hurricane Gilma which turned into a powerful category 4 storm on Sunday on its way west through the Pacific. The path of the storm did not witness a lot of damage. However, turbulent sea conditions developed over the weekend with&nbsp;3.5-metre-high swells and sustained winds reaching 130mph.</p>

<p>It will reach the Hawaiian archipelago in the coming days and pass to the north by Friday. Gilma is expected to dilute in intensity by this time.</p>

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<h2>Hurricane Hone in Hawaii</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Hurricane Hone brought sustained winds towards the centre nearing 80 mph on the Hawaiian islands Sunday. It has been classified as a Category 1 hurricane but has still managed to elevate surf and sea swells, triggering breaking waves of up to 4.3 metres and strong winds gusting around 60mph.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The eastern side of the Big Island is in danger of flash floods and landslides. It is witnessing intense rainfall, with 110mm of it coming within six hours from 9 pm on Saturday. A weather station recorded around 250mm of rainfall within the first 24 hours of the rain starting.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Typhoon Shanshan in Japan</h2>

<p>Typhoon Shanshan is inching towards southern Japan in the northwest. Sustained wind speeds of 75mph were recorded on Sunday, along with gusts reaching approximately 110mph. It is predicted to strengthen as it nears landfall and achieve very strong typhoon status by Tuesday. Weather predictions state that more than 300mm of rain could fall within 24 hours in the region around Thursday.<br />
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The Pacific Ocean is facing unprecedented weather conditions with two hurricanes and a typhoon brewing. The hurricanes are in the northeast region while the typhoon is in the northwest.

The Pacific Ocean is facing unprecedented weather conditions with two hurricanes and a typhoon brewing. The hurricanes are in the northeast region while the typhoon is in the northwest. The three storms have been caught on camera together, creating havoc in the Pacific. The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) recently shared a video showing the three storms in the ocean. CIRA acts as a link between NOAA research scientists and Colorado State University research staff, faculty, and students, as per its website. Hurricane Gilma, Hurricane Hone and Typhoon Shanshan can be seen in the video stirring up the Pacific waters. Watch the video of Pacific storms Three storms in the central and east Pacific Ocean participate in a conga line. Newly-formed Tropical Storm Hector and Hurricane Gilma churn over open waters while Tropical Storm Hone moves to the west of Hawaii. pic.twitter.com/orgKEFWkqV — CIRA (@CIRA_CSU) August 26, 2024 × The video shows Hurricane Gilma which turned into a powerful category 4 storm on Sunday on its way west through the Pacific. The path of the storm did not witness a lot of damage. However, turbulent sea conditions developed over the weekend with 3.5-metre-high swells and sustained winds reaching 130mph. It will reach the Hawaiian archipelago in the coming days and pass to the north by Friday. Gilma is expected to dilute in intensity by this time. Also read: Alien search: SETI Institute launches probe for low frequencies across galaxies in first study of its kind Hurricane Hone in Hawaii Meanwhile, Hurricane Hone brought sustained winds towards the centre nearing 80 mph on the Hawaiian islands Sunday. It has been classified as a Category 1 hurricane but has still managed to elevate surf and sea swells, triggering breaking waves of up to 4.3 metres and strong winds gusting around 60mph. The eastern side of the Big Island is in danger of flash floods and landslides. It is witnessing intense rainfall, with 110mm of it coming within six hours from 9 pm on Saturday. A weather station recorded around 250mm of rainfall within the first 24 hours of the rain starting. Typhoon Shanshan in Japan Typhoon Shanshan is inching towards southern Japan in the northwest. Sustained wind speeds of 75mph were recorded on Sunday, along with gusts reaching approximately 110mph. It is predicted to strengthen as it nears landfall and achieve very strong typhoon status by Tuesday. Weather predictions state that more than 300mm of rain could fall within 24 hours in the region around Thursday.

VIDEO: Three massive storms brewing in the Pacific captured from space

<p>The world’s oldest sloth has died. Named Jan, the 54-year-old sloth lived at the zoo in the western German city of Krefeld. The zoo in a statement said Jan passed away last week. Born in 1969, it first lived in Hamburg's Hagenbeck Zoo and later spent the last 38 years of its life at Krefeld Zoo.</p>

<p>"It was very difficult for his keepers to say goodbye to him, as some of them had known and cared for him for over 25 years,” the zoo said in a statement.</p>

<p>Jan&nbsp;made headlines in 2021 when he was declared the "Oldest sloth in human care” by the Guinness World Records.</p>

<p>Notably, the previous title of the world’s oldest sloth was also held by a German sloth, from a zoo in the eastern city of Halle. The sloth was called Paula.</p>

<p>As the Krefeld zoo bid adieu to Jan, they highlighted why it was called ‘record sloth’, “not only because of his age, but also because of his high number of offspring," the zoo stated.</p>

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<p>According to DW, Jan fathered a whopping 22 sloth pups at Krefeld, with its partners Lolita and Trine. Its age didn’t stop him from fathering the last kid, a baby girl, in March of this year.</p>

<p>According to Guinness World Records, it was believed to be in great shape back in March, as claimed by its keepers. The zoo had nominated April 30 as its birthday and used to celebrate every year.</p>

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<p>Two-toed sloths generally live up to 20 years. It means that Jan died after having witnessed more than double the life expectancy.</p>

<p>However, as per experts, they generally live longer, up to 30-40 years, in captivity. They feed on leaves, fruit, and tree sap, but eat very little because it takes them ages to digest food. Apparently, their stomachs are also like them only—slow.</p>

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The world’s oldest sloth has died. Named Jan, the 54-year-old sloth lived at the zoo in the western German city of Krefeld. The zoo in a statement said Jan passed away last week.

The world’s oldest sloth has died. Named Jan, the 54-year-old sloth lived at the zoo in the western German city of Krefeld. The zoo in a statement said Jan passed away last week. Born in 1969, it first lived in Hamburg's Hagenbeck Zoo and later spent the last 38 years of its life at Krefeld Zoo. "It was very difficult for his keepers to say goodbye to him, as some of them had known and cared for him for over 25 years,” the zoo said in a statement. Jan made headlines in 2021 when he was declared the "Oldest sloth in human care” by the Guinness World Records. Notably, the previous title of the world’s oldest sloth was also held by a German sloth, from a zoo in the eastern city of Halle. The sloth was called Paula. As the Krefeld zoo bid adieu to Jan, they highlighted why it was called ‘record sloth’, “not only because of his age, but also because of his high number of offspring," the zoo stated. Also read: `Bed rotting`, `sleepy girl mocktail` and more: Americans adopt viral sleep trends According to DW, Jan fathered a whopping 22 sloth pups at Krefeld, with its partners Lolita and Trine. Its age didn’t stop him from fathering the last kid, a baby girl, in March of this year. According to Guinness World Records, it was believed to be in great shape back in March, as claimed by its keepers. The zoo had nominated April 30 as its birthday and used to celebrate every year. Also read: TikTok star loses 'very demure, very mindful' trademark to someone else Two-toed sloths generally live up to 20 years. It means that Jan died after having witnessed more than double the life expectancy. However, as per experts, they generally live longer, up to 30-40 years, in captivity. They feed on leaves, fruit, and tree sap, but eat very little because it takes them ages to digest food. Apparently, their stomachs are also like them only—slow. (With inputs from agencies)

‘It was very difficult...,’ World’s oldest sloth, father of 22 pups, has died

<p><strong>Al Feiha vs Al Nassr:</strong> Al Feiha is set to take on Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Al Nassr, led by star player Cristiano Ronaldo, kicked off their 2024/25 campaign last Thursday with a 1-1 draw against Al Raed at the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh.</p>

<p>Here are the details on how you can watch the live streaming of the match:</p>

<h2><strong>When is the Al Feiha vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match?</strong></h2>

<p>The match between Al Feiha and Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League is scheduled for Tuesday. The much-anticipated match is set to kick off in just a few hours.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is the venue of&nbsp;the Al Feiha vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League match?</strong></h2>

<p>The match will be held at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, one of the premier football venues in Saudi Arabia. Located in Jeddah.</p>

<h2><strong>What time does the Al Feiha vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match start?</strong></h2>

<p>The match is set to begin at 11:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) today. With the game just a few hours away, make sure to tune in on time to catch all the live-action.</p>

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<h2><strong>Where to watch the Al Feiha vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match live on TV in India?</strong></h2>

<p>The live telecast of the Al Feiha vs Al Nassr match will be available on the Sony Sports Network in India. Coverage begins at 11:30 PM IST today.</p>

<h2><strong>Where to watch the live streaming of&nbsp;Al Feiha vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match in India?</strong></h2>

<p>Live streaming of the match will be available on the Sony LIV app and the official Sony LIV website. The stream will start at 11:30 PM IST today, providing a convenient way for fans to watch the game on their digital devices.<br />
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Al Feiha vs Al Nassr: Al Feiha is set to take on Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Al Nassr, led by star player Cristiano Ronaldo, kicked off their 2024/25 campaign last Thursday with a 1-1 draw against Al Raed at the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh.

Al Feiha vs Al Nassr: Al Feiha is set to take on Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Al Nassr, led by star player Cristiano Ronaldo, kicked off their 2024/25 campaign last Thursday with a 1-1 draw against Al Raed at the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh. Here are the details on how you can watch the live streaming of the match: When is the Al Feiha vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match? The match between Al Feiha and Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League is scheduled for Tuesday. The much-anticipated match is set to kick off in just a few hours. Also read | Duleep Trophy first round: Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik ruled out with illness, Ravindra Jadeja withdraws What is the venue of the Al Feiha vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League match? The match will be held at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, one of the premier football venues in Saudi Arabia. Located in Jeddah. What time does the Al Feiha vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match start? The match is set to begin at 11:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) today. With the game just a few hours away, make sure to tune in on time to catch all the live-action. Also read | Paris Paralympics 2024 Live Streaming: How to Watch Paris Paralympics 2024 on TV Where to watch the Al Feiha vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match live on TV in India? The live telecast of the Al Feiha vs Al Nassr match will be available on the Sony Sports Network in India. Coverage begins at 11:30 PM IST today. Where to watch the live streaming of Al Feiha vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match in India? Live streaming of the match will be available on the Sony LIV app and the official Sony LIV website. The stream will start at 11:30 PM IST today, providing a convenient way for fans to watch the game on their digital devices. (With inputs from agencies)

Al Feiha vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League 2024-25: How to watch live streaming and TV telecast in India

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<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:68,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1807}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:68,&quot;w&quot;:181,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1807}">What happened?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:113,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">The 38-year-old suspect, who is yet to be identified, as per reports, broke into an apartment through a balcony in the Italian capital. However, upon entering the house, he spotted a book on Homer's Iliad. He became so captivated by the book that he lost track of time and his alleged criminal intentions.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:180,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1919}">The owner of the house, a 71-year-old man, was present in the house during the robbery attempt. When he confronted the to-be robber, the literary fan was so absorbed in his reading that he seemingly ignored the interruption.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:230,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1969}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:230,&quot;w&quot;:681,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1969}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:230,&quot;w&quot;:600,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1969}" href="https://www.wionews.com/science/japans-slim-takes-the-final-bow-lunar-mission-shut-down-after-lost-communication-753439">Japan's SLIM takes the final bow, lunar mission shut down after lost communication</a></strong></p>

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<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:316,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2055}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:316,&quot;w&quot;:387,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2055}">It's fantastic, says the book's author</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:361,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2100}">The book that distracted the would-be thief as per NBC15 was "The Gods at Six O'Clock" by Giovanni Nucci.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:393,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2132}">Giovanni Nucci, the book's author, was nothing short of amused by the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:426,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2165}">Speaking to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, Nucci expressed his amusement and surprise at the unusual turn of events and remarked, "It's fantastic. I'd like to find the person caught red-handed and give him the book, because he'll have been arrested halfway through reading it. I'd like him to be able to finish it."</p>

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In a bizarre twist of fate, a man in Rome found himself engrossed in a book during what was allegedly supposed to be an attempted robbery. What happened? The 38-year-old suspect, who is yet to be identified, as per reports, broke into an apartment through a balcony in the Italian capital.

In a bizarre twist of fate, a man in Rome found himself engrossed in a book during what was allegedly supposed to be an attempted robbery. What happened? The 38-year-old suspect, who is yet to be identified, as per reports, broke into an apartment through a balcony in the Italian capital. However, upon entering the house, he spotted a book on Homer's Iliad. He became so captivated by the book that he lost track of time and his alleged criminal intentions. The owner of the house, a 71-year-old man, was present in the house during the robbery attempt. When he confronted the to-be robber, the literary fan was so absorbed in his reading that he seemingly ignored the interruption. Also read | Japan's SLIM takes the final bow, lunar mission shut down after lost communication The suspect eventually tried to flee through the same balcony he used to enter the house, and he was quickly apprehended by the authorities. It's fantastic, says the book's author The book that distracted the would-be thief as per NBC15 was "The Gods at Six O'Clock" by Giovanni Nucci. Giovanni Nucci, the book's author, was nothing short of amused by the incident. Speaking to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, Nucci expressed his amusement and surprise at the unusual turn of events and remarked, "It's fantastic. I'd like to find the person caught red-handed and give him the book, because he'll have been arrested halfway through reading it. I'd like him to be able to finish it." Also read | What is love? Now, researchers have mapped exactly which parts of brains fire up in various love situations Target for thievery of B&B? The alleged almost thief, as per the report, gave a different explanation for his actions. He claimed he was merely trying to visit a friend in the same building. He said he got confused and mistakenly thought he had arrived at a B&B. "I thought I had ended up in a B&B, saw the book and started to read it," the suspect claimed, according to BBC. (With inputs from agencies)

A book lover’s misadventure: Robber in Rome gets distracted by interesting book and ends up behind bars!

<p>A very weird and tough assignment was given to a new student at a high school in Oklahoma, United States which was later shared on social media by a parent and caused uproar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Facebook, a woman posted the world history homework assignment of her daughter which was titled “How did the world start?”</p>

<p>In the assignment, there were questions like "Is God real?", "Is Satan real?", and "What does it mean to be a&nbsp;Christian?".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The students were required to answer the questions and mention a source using the APA (American Psychological Association) style of writing in support of their answers.</p>

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<p>The questions regarding religion, which were directed towards high school students, made people wonder if they were suitable to be mentioned in an assignment.</p>

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<p>In the caption, an Oklahoma student's mother Olivia Gray said, “This is one of Nettie’s assignments for World History class. It’s being called a research paper. This is some crazy sh*t overall and also on a technical level. Literally, the kid had been in school one week”.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how netizens reacted to the assignment</strong></h2>

<p>The questions in the assignment also caused an uproar on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I would love to see the teacher’s grading rubric… that’s an assignment I would struggle with as a college level student. What are the 'right'&nbsp;answers? I don’t think I even wanna know," said a user Jenna Walkingstick.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“So now she is being forced to spill her personal beliefs and will be graded on such?” wrote another user Lisa Lawson-Wallace.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Surge in POCSO cases in Mumbai after Badlapur sexual assault</strong></p>

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<p>“This is insane. What sources is she supposed to use? I'm a teacher--and a challenging one. I have no trouble with a high school student (or even an upper middle school student) starting a research paper in week one. But this assignment is absolutely wack. I never thought I'd say this, but she'd be better off at Catholic School!," said a user Jane Maslanka.&nbsp;</p>

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A very weird and tough assignment was given to a new student at a high school in Oklahoma, United States which was later shared on social media by a parent and caused uproar.

A very weird and tough assignment was given to a new student at a high school in Oklahoma, United States which was later shared on social media by a parent and caused uproar. Taking to Facebook, a woman posted the world history homework assignment of her daughter which was titled “How did the world start?” In the assignment, there were questions like "Is God real?", "Is Satan real?", and "What does it mean to be a Christian?". The students were required to answer the questions and mention a source using the APA (American Psychological Association) style of writing in support of their answers. Also Read: Badlapur case: School admin ‘covered up’ sex abuse of two girls, brushed off parents’ concerns The questions regarding religion, which were directed towards high school students, made people wonder if they were suitable to be mentioned in an assignment. × In the caption, an Oklahoma student's mother Olivia Gray said, “This is one of Nettie’s assignments for World History class. It’s being called a research paper. This is some crazy sh*t overall and also on a technical level. Literally, the kid had been in school one week”. Here's how netizens reacted to the assignment The questions in the assignment also caused an uproar on social media. "I would love to see the teacher’s grading rubric… that’s an assignment I would struggle with as a college level student. What are the 'right' answers? I don’t think I even wanna know," said a user Jenna Walkingstick. “So now she is being forced to spill her personal beliefs and will be graded on such?” wrote another user Lisa Lawson-Wallace. Watch: Surge in POCSO cases in Mumbai after Badlapur sexual assault “This is insane. What sources is she supposed to use? I'm a teacher--and a challenging one. I have no trouble with a high school student (or even an upper middle school student) starting a research paper in week one. But this assignment is absolutely wack. I never thought I'd say this, but she'd be better off at Catholic School!," said a user Jane Maslanka. (With inputs from agencies)

Bizarre question on 'God, Satan, Christianity' in US school assignment leaves parents furious

<p>A circus stunt took a dramatic turn when aerial hoop artist with Cirque du Soleil lost her grip and fell to&nbsp;the ground. The incident turned scarier because there was no safety net to break her fall.</p>

<p>The shocking incident took place during a live performance of the Cirque du Soleil show “Kooza” which was taking place at the Portland Exposition Center in Portland on Saturday night (August 24).</p>

<p>KOIN 6 News got access to the video in which the show performer Mariia Konfektova was seen suspended in the air and craftily spinning on her hop when she suddenly lost her grip, slipped and fell to the ground in front of the audience.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Before the video ended, the Russian&nbsp;aerialist was seen lying face down as other performers appeared shocked at her scary fall.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>23-year-old Konfektova, similar to other Cirque du Soleil cast members, has been performing her stunts without any safety net.</p>

<h2><strong>Audience shocked at fall of performer, wonder if its 'part of the show'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The video was captured by Benjamin Goldstein who said that he was not sure if the fall was “part of the show”, &nbsp;like many others in the crowd.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“At first, I thought it was part of the show, like, it looked like it was purposefully,” said Goldstein while speaking to KOIN 6 News.</p>

<p>“But then we’re, like, people were acting weird. I was like, oh, this isn’t part of the show. Something’s up," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 10-year-old described how he watched her fall on her face on the stage and it “appeared she hit her nose, and there was blood from her nose, but she lifted her head up, but she stayed still.”</p>

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<p>Speaking to ABC News, Goldstein said that the team of Cirque du Soleil quickly gave aid to the performer as she “maintained her composure”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“She gave a thumbs up as she was being carried off stage, which was a great sign,” he said while speaking to the outlet.</p>

<p>“We appreciate your concern and well wishes for our aerial hoop artist. We would like to assure you that the artist is recovering and being cared for by our medical and coaching team,” said “Kooza”, in a&nbsp;statement&nbsp;on Facebook.</p>

<p>A spokesperson also informed that Konfektova was “transported to the hospital for examination” after she fell and that she was “conscious, stable, and being cared for by medical specialists and [their] team.”</p>

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A circus stunt took a dramatic turn when aerial hoop artist with Cirque du Soleil lost her grip and fell to the ground. The incident turned scarier because there was no safety net to break her fall.

A circus stunt took a dramatic turn when aerial hoop artist with Cirque du Soleil lost her grip and fell to the ground. The incident turned scarier because there was no safety net to break her fall. The shocking incident took place during a live performance of the Cirque du Soleil show “Kooza” which was taking place at the Portland Exposition Center in Portland on Saturday night (August 24). KOIN 6 News got access to the video in which the show performer Mariia Konfektova was seen suspended in the air and craftily spinning on her hop when she suddenly lost her grip, slipped and fell to the ground in front of the audience. Shocking footage shows the moment a Cirque du Soleil aerial hoop artist falls during their performance at KOOZA in Portland, Oregon. The artist was taken to a hospital, a public relations firm for the show said. She was conscious and stable. https://t.co/EKYXyxadcA pic.twitter.com/cAC7wpfiTv — ABC News (@ABC) August 26, 2024 × Before the video ended, the Russian aerialist was seen lying face down as other performers appeared shocked at her scary fall. Also Read: Panchayat pigeon scene turns real. Bird released by police officer falls on ground 23-year-old Konfektova, similar to other Cirque du Soleil cast members, has been performing her stunts without any safety net. Audience shocked at fall of performer, wonder if its 'part of the show' The video was captured by Benjamin Goldstein who said that he was not sure if the fall was “part of the show”, like many others in the crowd. “At first, I thought it was part of the show, like, it looked like it was purposefully,” said Goldstein while speaking to KOIN 6 News. “But then we’re, like, people were acting weird. I was like, oh, this isn’t part of the show. Something’s up," he added. The 10-year-old described how he watched her fall on her face on the stage and it “appeared she hit her nose, and there was blood from her nose, but she lifted her head up, but she stayed still.” Watch: Viral Video: Man ties wife to bike, drags her around village Speaking to ABC News, Goldstein said that the team of Cirque du Soleil quickly gave aid to the performer as she “maintained her composure”. “She gave a thumbs up as she was being carried off stage, which was a great sign,” he said while speaking to the outlet. “We appreciate your concern and well wishes for our aerial hoop artist. We would like to assure you that the artist is recovering and being cared for by our medical and coaching team,” said “Kooza”, in a statement on Facebook. A spokesperson also informed that Konfektova was “transported to the hospital for examination” after she fell and that she was “conscious, stable, and being cared for by medical specialists and [their] team.” (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In a very rare move, a startup in California wishes to increase the power production of the world by selling sunlight after it has gone dark, with the help of solar panels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company Reflect Orbital is aimed at reflecting the rays of the Sun over solar panels on the surface of the Earth after it has gone dark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In video footage, the company has tried to show how the technology can illuminate the night sky using reflected light.</p>

<p>The ambitious plan of the company was presented by CEO Ben Nowack during the&nbsp; International Conference on Energy from Space in&nbsp;London&nbsp;this April.</p>

<p>Nowack took about shooting 57 small satellites with 33-square-foot ultra-reflective mylar mirrors which will eventually bounce back the sunlight down to solar farms.</p>

<p>When the demand is at its peak, the satellites, which orbit 370 miles above the surface, can provide an additional 30 minutes of sunshine to the stationed solar power plants, reported The Deep Dive.</p>

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<p>"The problem is that solar energy is not available when we actually want it," said Nowack, while speaking at a press conference and explaining why solar farms won't be able to produce energy when it is dark.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>His company is aiming to sell this precious energy to solar plants once it is dark, which will then send it to the homes of the people. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Nowack and cofounder and CTO&nbsp;Tristan Semmelhack also said that using satellites will not be cost-prohibitive, but rather will be profitable.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Company tests if it is possible to sell sunlight</strong></h2>

<p>Reflect Orbital's team of seven men tried to test the workability of their idea by placing an eight-by-eight-foot mylar mirror over a hot air balloon, which was supposed to reflect sunlight over the solar panels that were towed in on a truck.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A mylar mirror is a kind of glassless mirror which is made using polyester film that gets stretched across a raised aluminium frame.</p>

<p>The team spent weeks in the field while carrying out the process and eventually got a breakthrough. In a YouTube video, they shared the success of their test.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;This CEO will be taking a jet to work thrice a week</strong></p>

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<p>The team was able to generate around 500 watts of energy per square metre&nbsp;of panel when the mirror reflected light on the solar panels from a distance of 242 metres (nearly 800 feet). One person was heard shouting in the video 'Let there be light!'</p>

<p>"This is amazing, but terrifying if you think of it! With just 2 mirrors your buddy on the ground was able to feel the heat!" wrote a person in response to the company's YouTube video.</p>

<p>"OMG this looks like so much fun to build and test," another said.&nbsp;</p>

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In a very rare move, a startup in California wishes to increase the power production of the world by selling sunlight after it has gone dark, with the help of solar panels.

In a very rare move, a startup in California wishes to increase the power production of the world by selling sunlight after it has gone dark, with the help of solar panels. The company Reflect Orbital is aimed at reflecting the rays of the Sun over solar panels on the surface of the Earth after it has gone dark. In video footage, the company has tried to show how the technology can illuminate the night sky using reflected light. The ambitious plan of the company was presented by CEO Ben Nowack during the International Conference on Energy from Space in London this April. Nowack took about shooting 57 small satellites with 33-square-foot ultra-reflective mylar mirrors which will eventually bounce back the sunlight down to solar farms. When the demand is at its peak, the satellites, which orbit 370 miles above the surface, can provide an additional 30 minutes of sunshine to the stationed solar power plants, reported The Deep Dive. Also Read: Microsoft's revenue reshuffle signals AI ambitions amid investor pressure "The problem is that solar energy is not available when we actually want it," said Nowack, while speaking at a press conference and explaining why solar farms won't be able to produce energy when it is dark. × His company is aiming to sell this precious energy to solar plants once it is dark, which will then send it to the homes of the people. Nowack and cofounder and CTO Tristan Semmelhack also said that using satellites will not be cost-prohibitive, but rather will be profitable. Company tests if it is possible to sell sunlight Reflect Orbital's team of seven men tried to test the workability of their idea by placing an eight-by-eight-foot mylar mirror over a hot air balloon, which was supposed to reflect sunlight over the solar panels that were towed in on a truck. A mylar mirror is a kind of glassless mirror which is made using polyester film that gets stretched across a raised aluminium frame. The team spent weeks in the field while carrying out the process and eventually got a breakthrough. In a YouTube video, they shared the success of their test. Watch: This CEO will be taking a jet to work thrice a week The team was able to generate around 500 watts of energy per square metre of panel when the mirror reflected light on the solar panels from a distance of 242 metres (nearly 800 feet). One person was heard shouting in the video 'Let there be light!' "This is amazing, but terrifying if you think of it! With just 2 mirrors your buddy on the ground was able to feel the heat!" wrote a person in response to the company's YouTube video. "OMG this looks like so much fun to build and test," another said. (With inputs from agencies)

This start-up is gearing up to 'sell sunlight' after dark in California, customers express shock

<p>TikTok star Jools Lebron, who started the now-viral phrase "very demure, very mindful", is devastated at someone else trademarking it. This has now led to her losing potentially millions of dollars. Lebron talked about it in a video on Saturday titled, "When you didn't trademark fast enough".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The "very demure, very mindful" trend is the latest to take over social media, with people making several videos using the phrase. She became an instant success as soon as it took off on different platforms. It is a sarcastic take on the idea of how people should behave at their workplace and in public.</p>

<p>The video has now reportedly been deleted. She said, "I wanted this to do so much for my family and provide for my transition and I just feel like I dropped the ball.”</p>

<p>Notably, Lebron identifies as a trans woman. She has been looking to get gender transition surgery and had earlier said that the trend has likely made her a lot of money that she can use for it.</p>

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<p>According to a TMZ report, the man who has copyrighted the phrase is named Jefferson Bates and is from Washington State. According to court documents, Bates plans to use the trademark for advertising and marketing purposes.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/trending/how-and-why-very-demure-very-mindful-became-a-social-media-trend-753319">How and why 'very demure, very mindful' became a social media trend</a></p>

<p>Other reports also say that Bates has earlier tried to acquire several trademarks linked to the Washington Commanders NFL team. There has reportedly been an appeal against one of his trademarks.</p>

<p>Social media users seem to have come to her support, saying that they won't buy any merchandise based on the phrase that is not making her any money. "Sorry but if my money isn’t going directly to Jools if I buy merch that says “very demure” then I’m not buying it. Jefferson Bates is such a loser for doing that to her," one of them said.</p>

<h2>What is the 'very&nbsp;demure, very mindful’ trend?</h2>

<p>The new social media trend is not limited to TikTok and has also reached Instagram. Several Indian celebrities have been sharing pictures and videos with “very demure, very mindful” captions. Jools Lebron describes herself as a “fierce diva".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her video talked about how she&nbsp;does her makeup and styles her hair for work, to make her look “very demure, very mindful.”</p>

<p>“You see how I do my makeup for work? Very demure. Very mindful,” Lebron said in the video. “I don’t come to work with a green-cut crease. I don’t look like a clown when I go to work. I don’t do too much. I’m very mindful while I’m at work. You see how I look very presentable? The way I came to the interview is the way I go to the job.”</p>

<p>She continued,&nbsp;“A lot of you girls go to the interview looking like Marge Simpson and go to the job looking like Patty and Selma. Not demure. I’m very modest. I’m very mindful. You see my shirt? Only a little chee chee out, not my cho cho. Be mindful of why they hired you.”</p>


TikTok star Jools Lebron, who started the now-viral phrase "very demure, very mindful", is devastated at someone else trademarking it. This has now led to her losing potentially millions of dollars.

TikTok star Jools Lebron, who started the now-viral phrase "very demure, very mindful", is devastated at someone else trademarking it. This has now led to her losing potentially millions of dollars. Lebron talked about it in a video on Saturday titled, "When you didn't trademark fast enough". The "very demure, very mindful" trend is the latest to take over social media, with people making several videos using the phrase. She became an instant success as soon as it took off on different platforms. It is a sarcastic take on the idea of how people should behave at their workplace and in public. The video has now reportedly been deleted. She said, "I wanted this to do so much for my family and provide for my transition and I just feel like I dropped the ball.” Notably, Lebron identifies as a trans woman. She has been looking to get gender transition surgery and had earlier said that the trend has likely made her a lot of money that she can use for it. Jools LeBron, the creator who popularized “demure,” shares she’s unable to launch merch because her viral phrase was already trademarked: “I wanted this to do so much for my family and provide for my transition and I just feel like I dropped the ball.” pic.twitter.com/FxTVHfb6Lo — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 24, 2024 × According to a TMZ report, the man who has copyrighted the phrase is named Jefferson Bates and is from Washington State. According to court documents, Bates plans to use the trademark for advertising and marketing purposes. Also Read: How and why 'very demure, very mindful' became a social media trend Other reports also say that Bates has earlier tried to acquire several trademarks linked to the Washington Commanders NFL team. There has reportedly been an appeal against one of his trademarks. Social media users seem to have come to her support, saying that they won't buy any merchandise based on the phrase that is not making her any money. "Sorry but if my money isn’t going directly to Jools if I buy merch that says “very demure” then I’m not buying it. Jefferson Bates is such a loser for doing that to her," one of them said. What is the 'very demure, very mindful’ trend? The new social media trend is not limited to TikTok and has also reached Instagram. Several Indian celebrities have been sharing pictures and videos with “very demure, very mindful” captions. Jools Lebron describes herself as a “fierce diva". Her video talked about how she does her makeup and styles her hair for work, to make her look “very demure, very mindful.” “You see how I do my makeup for work? Very demure. Very mindful,” Lebron said in the video. “I don’t come to work with a green-cut crease. I don’t look like a clown when I go to work. I don’t do too much. I’m very mindful while I’m at work. You see how I look very presentable? The way I came to the interview is the way I go to the job.” She continued, “A lot of you girls go to the interview looking like Marge Simpson and go to the job looking like Patty and Selma. Not demure. I’m very modest. I’m very mindful. You see my shirt? Only a little chee chee out, not my cho cho. Be mindful of why they hired you.”

TikTok star loses ‘very demure, very mindful’ trademark to someone else

<p>A survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) shows that Americans are going all out when it comes to TikTok sleep trends. Several sleep trends have gone viral on social media platforms in the past few months and the online survey found that they have been a hit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The survey asked 2,006 people whether they had experimented with a viral sleep trend, and 37 per cent of them said yes. The survey also found that people belonging to one particular generation were more likely to have participated than others, and that is Gen Z.</p>

<p>People belonging to Gen Z are way ahead when it comes to dabbling with sleep hacks than any other generation. At least 55 per cent of 18- to 27-year-olds who took part in the survey admitted that they had tried viral sleep trends. Among millennials, the number was 50 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When it came to the race among genders, males won it. Men were found to be more likely to try sleep trends as compared to women. The survey found that 43 per cent of male respondents had tried a sleep trend, while only 31 per cent of women participants had tried one.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the several sleep trends, one that emerged on top was the "bed rotting" trend. The trend calls for participants to stay in their bed longer than usual, doing anything else except sleep. Termed "bed rotters", they stay in bed for hours, sometimes even an entire day. The aim is to rest and recover. Some of them also stay in bed just to hide from other people.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/13-year-old-girl-drills-hole-in-patients-skull-during-emergency-surgery-in-austria-753665">13-year-old daughter of Austrian surgeon drills hole in patient's skull</a></strong></p>

<p>Dr&nbsp;Anne Marie Morse, a Geisinger Health System sleep medicine physician and spokesperson for the AASM, said in a statement, "These trends may not be inherently harmful, but it's important to remember that the bed's primary purpose is for sleep."</p>

<p>Experts advise people not to go to bed unless they are sleepy if they want to get a good night's sleep.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People also admitted to staying awake for longer in their beds before falling asleep and also spending at least 30 minutes in the morning in bed before actually getting up. Fifty-one per cent of respondents said they spent 30 minutes at night in bed before trying to fall asleep.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Viral sleep trends on TikTok</strong></h2>

<p>The Scandinavian sleep caters to couples and asks them to use two blankets instead of sharing one. Ten per cent of respondents said they did this.</p>

<p>The "sleepy girl mocktail" involved taking a magnesium drink before going to bed for better sleep. Millennials were found to have done it the most, with 14 per cent of them saying they had tried it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The weird trend of livestreaming oneself sleeping also seems to have been a hit, with seven per cent of participants live streaming themselves sleeping and eight per cent admitting to watching others sleep.</p>


A survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) shows that Americans are going all out when it comes to TikTok sleep trends. Several sleep trends have gone viral on social media platforms in the past few months and the online survey found that they have been a hit.

A survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) shows that Americans are going all out when it comes to TikTok sleep trends. Several sleep trends have gone viral on social media platforms in the past few months and the online survey found that they have been a hit. The survey asked 2,006 people whether they had experimented with a viral sleep trend, and 37 per cent of them said yes. The survey also found that people belonging to one particular generation were more likely to have participated than others, and that is Gen Z. People belonging to Gen Z are way ahead when it comes to dabbling with sleep hacks than any other generation. At least 55 per cent of 18- to 27-year-olds who took part in the survey admitted that they had tried viral sleep trends. Among millennials, the number was 50 per cent. When it came to the race among genders, males won it. Men were found to be more likely to try sleep trends as compared to women. The survey found that 43 per cent of male respondents had tried a sleep trend, while only 31 per cent of women participants had tried one. Among the several sleep trends, one that emerged on top was the "bed rotting" trend. The trend calls for participants to stay in their bed longer than usual, doing anything else except sleep. Termed "bed rotters", they stay in bed for hours, sometimes even an entire day. The aim is to rest and recover. Some of them also stay in bed just to hide from other people. Also Read: 13-year-old daughter of Austrian surgeon drills hole in patient's skull Dr Anne Marie Morse, a Geisinger Health System sleep medicine physician and spokesperson for the AASM, said in a statement, "These trends may not be inherently harmful, but it's important to remember that the bed's primary purpose is for sleep." Experts advise people not to go to bed unless they are sleepy if they want to get a good night's sleep. People also admitted to staying awake for longer in their beds before falling asleep and also spending at least 30 minutes in the morning in bed before actually getting up. Fifty-one per cent of respondents said they spent 30 minutes at night in bed before trying to fall asleep. Viral sleep trends on TikTok The Scandinavian sleep caters to couples and asks them to use two blankets instead of sharing one. Ten per cent of respondents said they did this. The "sleepy girl mocktail" involved taking a magnesium drink before going to bed for better sleep. Millennials were found to have done it the most, with 14 per cent of them saying they had tried it. The weird trend of livestreaming oneself sleeping also seems to have been a hit, with seven per cent of participants live streaming themselves sleeping and eight per cent admitting to watching others sleep.

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<p>As many as 25 members of a local church protested against the newly unveiled 90-foot bronze statue of Hindu god, Lord Hanuman, at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, roughly 35 km from Houston.</p>

<p>The leader of the church, Greg Gervais, called Lord Hanuman a 'demon god' in one of the viral Facebook videos as his followers&nbsp;gathered near the statue, praying and proselytising until one temple leader threatened to call the police.</p>

<p>“Initially we thought the group was there to see the statue because they had read about it on the internet or something. So, nobody confronted them,”&nbsp;Dr Ranganath Kandala, joint secretary of the temple was quoted as saying by <em>Houston Chronicle.</em></p>

<p>However, after a while, the group started&nbsp;praying and walking in a counterclockwise circle around the statue. Some of the protesters started approaching the temple visitors and insisted that Jesus was the only true god, according to Kandala.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"May all the false gods burn to the ground," some of the protesters could be heard saying.</p>

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<p>“I told them, ‘our teachings say that worship your own, but respect all. I respect your God and you and I expect you to respect us,’" Kandala said.</p>

<p>"Some of the people who felt they were being intruded upon spoke back, saying ‘What do you know about our Bhagavad Gita and Vedas that you’re lecturing me?’ Fortunately, nothing bad happened.”</p>

<p>Gervais said his congregation had gone to the temple to pray peacefully but maintained that Jesus was the only true god.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We do believe that Jesus is the only way, and that (the statue) is what you would call representative of a false idol which has spiritual implications. But that doesn't mean we're not peaceable with everyone.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-hindu-temple-vandalised-again-in-canada-743592"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Hindu temple vandalised again in Canada</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Third tallest statue in the US</strong></h2>

<p>The Lord Hanuman sculpture, built at the cost of $8 million and called the&nbsp;"Statue of Union",&nbsp;is now the third tallest statue in the US, behind the Statue of Liberty, and the Pegasus and Dragon statue.&nbsp;It’s also the tallest Hanuman statue outside India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the consecration ceremony, a helicopter showered flowers upon the statue. A large garland, around 72-foot-long, was also placed around Lord Hanuman’s neck as devotees chanted the name of Lord Ram and Hanuman.</p>

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As many as 25 members of a local church protested against the newly unveiled 90-foot bronze statue of Hindu god, Lord Hanuman, at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, roughly 35 km from Houston.

As many as 25 members of a local church protested against the newly unveiled 90-foot bronze statue of Hindu god, Lord Hanuman, at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, roughly 35 km from Houston. The leader of the church, Greg Gervais, called Lord Hanuman a 'demon god' in one of the viral Facebook videos as his followers gathered near the statue, praying and proselytising until one temple leader threatened to call the police. “Initially we thought the group was there to see the statue because they had read about it on the internet or something. So, nobody confronted them,” Dr Ranganath Kandala, joint secretary of the temple was quoted as saying by Houston Chronicle. However, after a while, the group started praying and walking in a counterclockwise circle around the statue. Some of the protesters started approaching the temple visitors and insisted that Jesus was the only true god, according to Kandala. "May all the false gods burn to the ground," some of the protesters could be heard saying. (Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of the below media) A local church group entered temple property to "protest" the recently built Hanuman idol in Texas on Sunday. About 15-20 of protestors were uttering some demonic curses praying for the downfall of "non-believers" and proselytizing on temple grounds harassing temple goers… pic.twitter.com/F8TtdrwNNL — Journalist V (@OnTheNewsBeat) August 27, 2024 × × “I told them, ‘our teachings say that worship your own, but respect all. I respect your God and you and I expect you to respect us,’" Kandala said. "Some of the people who felt they were being intruded upon spoke back, saying ‘What do you know about our Bhagavad Gita and Vedas that you’re lecturing me?’ Fortunately, nothing bad happened.” Gervais said his congregation had gone to the temple to pray peacefully but maintained that Jesus was the only true god. "We do believe that Jesus is the only way, and that (the statue) is what you would call representative of a false idol which has spiritual implications. But that doesn't mean we're not peaceable with everyone.” Watch | Gravitas: Hindu temple vandalised again in Canada × Third tallest statue in the US The Lord Hanuman sculpture, built at the cost of $8 million and called the "Statue of Union", is now the third tallest statue in the US, behind the Statue of Liberty, and the Pegasus and Dragon statue. It’s also the tallest Hanuman statue outside India. During the consecration ceremony, a helicopter showered flowers upon the statue. A large garland, around 72-foot-long, was also placed around Lord Hanuman’s neck as devotees chanted the name of Lord Ram and Hanuman. (With inputs from agencies)

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