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<p>The people who had gathered to watch whales on a beach in California, United States were left horrified after an alien-look blood-red sea creature washed up.</p>

<p>A post was shared giving details of the intertidal terror which made an appearance on the beach on the social media platform Instagram.</p>

<p>“What is this creature right out of the Twilight Zone?,” asked the cetacean searchers, as they spoke about the creepy-looking creature which suddenly appeared in Monterey, as reported by Jam Press.</p>

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<p>“We found it just hanging out on our dock this morning and we gently scooped it up with some cardboard and carefully put it back in the water,” said one of the whale watchers, while speaking to the outlet.</p>

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<p>In the footage, a long and undulating blood worm was seen having rows of hairlike appendages on each side of its body.</p>

<p>The netizens freaked out by seeing such a worm crawling ashore, as one called it the “stuff of nightmares.”</p>

<p>“Hey that’s my lower digestive system,” said one user, while another called the animal a “nope rope.”</p>

<h2><strong>All about this marine monster</strong></h2>

<p>This alien-looking marine monster is actually a blood worm, one kind of burrowing invertebrate. It was named so because the red body plasma underneath its translucent skin is visible.</p>

<p>It has the capacity to grow a foot long and its teeth are accompanied by a venomous proboscis - which is said to be as hard as that of humans.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: The Rich in U.S. Are Freezing Themselves to Stay Wealthy Forever</strong></p>

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<p>The proboscis of the blood worm shoots out and ensnares its prey. However, the worm is not known to go after humans.</p>

<p>The experts, however, advise people to not place one's fingers near its mouth since it can give a beesting-like bite.</p>

<p>The blood worm is able to easily attract fish which is why it is used as bait by the anglers.</p>

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The people who had gathered to watch whales on a beach in California, United States were left horrified after an alien-look blood-red sea creature washed up. A post was shared giving details of the intertidal terror which made an appearance on the beach on the social media platform Instagram.

The people who had gathered to watch whales on a beach in California, United States were left horrified after an alien-look blood-red sea creature washed up. A post was shared giving details of the intertidal terror which made an appearance on the beach on the social media platform Instagram. “What is this creature right out of the Twilight Zone?,” asked the cetacean searchers, as they spoke about the creepy-looking creature which suddenly appeared in Monterey, as reported by Jam Press. Also Read: Enormous 24-foot shark washes up on UK beach, officials use a forklift to remove the beast “We found it just hanging out on our dock this morning and we gently scooped it up with some cardboard and carefully put it back in the water,” said one of the whale watchers, while speaking to the outlet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monterey Bay Whale Watch (@monterey_bay_whale_watch) × In the footage, a long and undulating blood worm was seen having rows of hairlike appendages on each side of its body. The netizens freaked out by seeing such a worm crawling ashore, as one called it the “stuff of nightmares.” “Hey that’s my lower digestive system,” said one user, while another called the animal a “nope rope.” All about this marine monster This alien-looking marine monster is actually a blood worm, one kind of burrowing invertebrate. It was named so because the red body plasma underneath its translucent skin is visible. It has the capacity to grow a foot long and its teeth are accompanied by a venomous proboscis - which is said to be as hard as that of humans. Watch: The Rich in U.S. Are Freezing Themselves to Stay Wealthy Forever The proboscis of the blood worm shoots out and ensnares its prey. However, the worm is not known to go after humans. The experts, however, advise people to not place one's fingers near its mouth since it can give a beesting-like bite. The blood worm is able to easily attract fish which is why it is used as bait by the anglers. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Alien 'blood worm' appears on US beach, watchers call marine monster a 'nightmare'

<p>The sexuality of the 16th president of the United States Abraham Lincoln has once again come under scanner and this time his apparent homosexuality is being explored in a new documentary.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The documentary "Lover of Men", which will be released on September 6, "examines the intimate life of America's most consequential president", says its website. In the documentary, it has been suggested that he had “steamy gay sex sessions” with males.</p>

<p>Its trailer, which dropped this week, featured many scholars and historians who spoke about the evidence which suggested that Lincoln was gay.</p>

<p>The documentary also featured intimate scenes between the actor playing Lincoln's role and other men.</p>

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<p>The main evidence which is shown to hint at the queer identity of Lincoln is the letters claimed to have been written by him to his alleged male lovers.</p>

<p>"Dear Speed, I shall be very lonesome without you, love Lincoln," says one letter, which is said to have been written to Joshua Fry Speed as the trailer concludes.</p>

<p>It has been claimed that Speed was the most potential gay partner of Lincoln and that their friendship lasted till the president was assassinated.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Musk calls Lincoln 'gay vampire', netizens react to documentary</strong></h2>

<p>Tesla owner Elon Musk, reacting to the documentary, wrote, “Everyone already knows he was a gay vampire!”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, one user wrote, "Interesting, and this isn't new information, it's been discussed for many years. Curious to see who you interviewed."</p>

<p>“Okayyyy this is a stretch lmao the man had a wife and kid. let the man rest in peace and keep his name out your mouth! lol,” commented a netizen.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Trump-backed Republican party softens stand on abortion, gay marriage</strong></p>

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<p>Taking to X, a user wrote, "The abolition of slavery was gay,” while another said, “All the evidence adds up to the fact that he had male friends. That does not make one gay.”</p>

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The sexuality of the 16th president of the United States Abraham Lincoln has once again come under scanner and this time his apparent homosexuality is being explored in a new documentary.

The sexuality of the 16th president of the United States Abraham Lincoln has once again come under scanner and this time his apparent homosexuality is being explored in a new documentary. The documentary "Lover of Men", which will be released on September 6, "examines the intimate life of America's most consequential president", says its website. In the documentary, it has been suggested that he had “steamy gay sex sessions” with males. Its trailer, which dropped this week, featured many scholars and historians who spoke about the evidence which suggested that Lincoln was gay. The documentary also featured intimate scenes between the actor playing Lincoln's role and other men. Also Read: Meryl Streep's daughter Louisa proudly comes out as lesbian on Oscar winner's 75th birthday The main evidence which is shown to hint at the queer identity of Lincoln is the letters claimed to have been written by him to his alleged male lovers. "Dear Speed, I shall be very lonesome without you, love Lincoln," says one letter, which is said to have been written to Joshua Fry Speed as the trailer concludes. It has been claimed that Speed was the most potential gay partner of Lincoln and that their friendship lasted till the president was assassinated. Musk calls Lincoln 'gay vampire', netizens react to documentary Tesla owner Elon Musk, reacting to the documentary, wrote, “Everyone already knows he was a gay vampire!” Meanwhile, one user wrote, "Interesting, and this isn't new information, it's been discussed for many years. Curious to see who you interviewed." “Okayyyy this is a stretch lmao the man had a wife and kid. let the man rest in peace and keep his name out your mouth! lol,” commented a netizen. Watch: Trump-backed Republican party softens stand on abortion, gay marriage Taking to X, a user wrote, "The abolition of slavery was gay,” while another said, “All the evidence adds up to the fact that he had male friends. That does not make one gay.” (With inputs from agencies)

Abraham Lincoln was gay? New documentary explores his sex life with men, Musk calls him 'gay vampire'

<p>A breathtaking aerial video of the journey from the base camp of Mount Everest to its summit was recorded by a drone, and has now gone viral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The drone was created by DJI, a Chinese manufacturer, and the video that was made in collaboration with 8KRAW, has&nbsp;stunning visuals.</p>

<p>The four-minute-long footage starts from the base camp which is at an altitude of 5,300 metres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The DJI Mavic 3 drone records the journey to the first campsite at 6,000 metres&nbsp;and&nbsp; provides&nbsp;breathtaking views of the Khumbu Icefall as well as the surrounding glaciers.</p>

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<p>As it covers the majestic ascent to the summit, the video shows the mountaineers walking up or down the slope of the mountain. The drone pans out and shows the winding trail going down to the base camp.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The drone also captures the tent city at the base camp that has colourful tents scattered across the landscape.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Netizens react to the viral video</strong></h2>

<p>The video, which went viral, garnered many comments from the users. One of the netizens said, ''This is one of the coolest videos I have ever seen. Great work.''</p>

<p>Meanwhile, another user said, ''OK, I can scratch climbing Everest off of my bucket list.''&nbsp;</p>

<p>''I'm surprised the drone was capable of generating the requisite lift at such altitudes," commented a third user.</p>

<p>Mount Everest is the highest&nbsp;mountain on Earth with an elevation of 8,848 metres (29,029 feet) above sea level.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mountain is located in the Himalayas, the mountainous range which covers the border between Nepal and Tibet, China.</p>

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<p>The Himalayas are seen as the world's iconic and challenging mountains to climb because of their harsh weather conditions and extreme altitudes.</p>

<p>The temperature in these mountains ranges between -60°C to -10°C and wind flows at a speed of over 100 mph (161 kph).</p>

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A breathtaking aerial video of the journey from the base camp of Mount Everest to its summit was recorded by a drone, and has now gone viral. The drone was created by DJI, a Chinese manufacturer, and the video that was made in collaboration with 8KRAW, has stunning visuals.

A breathtaking aerial video of the journey from the base camp of Mount Everest to its summit was recorded by a drone, and has now gone viral. The drone was created by DJI, a Chinese manufacturer, and the video that was made in collaboration with 8KRAW, has stunning visuals. The four-minute-long footage starts from the base camp which is at an altitude of 5,300 metres. The DJI Mavic 3 drone records the journey to the first campsite at 6,000 metres and provides breathtaking views of the Khumbu Icefall as well as the surrounding glaciers. Also Read: Passenger thrashes man caught stealing purse on Delhi Metro, internet divided after video goes viral As it covers the majestic ascent to the summit, the video shows the mountaineers walking up or down the slope of the mountain. The drone pans out and shows the winding trail going down to the base camp. The drone also captures the tent city at the base camp that has colourful tents scattered across the landscape. Chinese drone maker @DJIGlobal shared a breathtaking video of its DJI Mavic 3 Pro flying over Mount Everest on Weibo yesterday. The drone ascended 3,500 meters from the base camp to the summit of the highest mountain in the world. pic.twitter.com/Iwyoe45DtS — Yicai 第一财经 (@yicaichina) July 10, 2024 × Netizens react to the viral video The video, which went viral, garnered many comments from the users. One of the netizens said, ''This is one of the coolest videos I have ever seen. Great work.'' Meanwhile, another user said, ''OK, I can scratch climbing Everest off of my bucket list.'' ''I'm surprised the drone was capable of generating the requisite lift at such altitudes," commented a third user. Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth with an elevation of 8,848 metres (29,029 feet) above sea level. The mountain is located in the Himalayas, the mountainous range which covers the border between Nepal and Tibet, China. Watch: K-pop star Jennie from BlackPink apologises after vaping video goes viral The Himalayas are seen as the world's iconic and challenging mountains to climb because of their harsh weather conditions and extreme altitudes. The temperature in these mountains ranges between -60°C to -10°C and wind flows at a speed of over 100 mph (161 kph). (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The prosecutors in Switzerland took a landmark decision of banning a 'death capsule' which has been designed for carrying out assisted suicides before it was about to be used for the first time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The machine called Sarco - a short form of the sarcophagus - allows euthanasia patients sitting inside it to press a button and die 'within seconds', as per the company Exit Switzerland, which created it.</p>

<p>The machine has been dubbed the 'Tesla of euthanasia' and it gets filled with nitrogen which leaves the occupant gasping for oxygen and makes him/her unconscious before death.</p>

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<p>Dr Philip Nitschke, a vocal&nbsp;advocate for&nbsp;assisted dying, created the machine&nbsp;and claims that it will help its users to die swiftly and painlessly.</p>

<h2><strong>What prosecutors said about the 'death pod'</strong></h2>

<p>The prosecutors in Switzerland's Schaffhausen Canton said anyone caught assisting someone in using the pods can face nearly five years of imprisonment, as reported by Swiss media.</p>

<p>Public Prosecutor Peter Sticher hinted at "serious consequences" for Nitschke for "inducement and aiding and abetting suicide for selfish reasons".</p>

<p>As quoted by Swiss media, Sticher said, "There is no reliable information about the method of killing. [It is] completely unclear who has control over which mechanical process during the dying process."</p>

<p>The ban was imposed after Dr Nitschke said on June 10 that Sarco was about to be deployed in Switzerland "in the next few weeks."</p>

<p>"The machine can be towed anywhere for the death. It can be in an idyllic outdoor setting or on the premises of an assisted suicide organisation, for example," the&nbsp;advocate for assisted dying&nbsp;added.</p>

<h2><strong>How does this suicide capsule work?</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to MailOnline, Dr Nitschke explained the working of his&nbsp;machine. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Female suicide bombers of Boko Haram behind attacks?</strong></p>

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<p>He said, "The person will climb into the machine, they will be asked three questions and they will answer verbally - 'Who are you?', 'Where are you?' and 'Do you know what happens if you press the button?'"</p>

<p>"And if they answer those questions verbally, the software then switches the power on so that the button can then be pressed. And if they press the button they will die very quickly," Dr Nitschke explained.</p>

<p>"When you climb into Sarco the oxygen level is 21 per cent but after you press the button it takes 30 seconds for the oxygen to drop to less than 1 per cent," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The prosecutors in Switzerland took a landmark decision of banning a 'death capsule' which has been designed for carrying out assisted suicides before it was about to be used for the first time.

The prosecutors in Switzerland took a landmark decision of banning a 'death capsule' which has been designed for carrying out assisted suicides before it was about to be used for the first time. The machine called Sarco - a short form of the sarcophagus - allows euthanasia patients sitting inside it to press a button and die 'within seconds', as per the company Exit Switzerland, which created it. The machine has been dubbed the 'Tesla of euthanasia' and it gets filled with nitrogen which leaves the occupant gasping for oxygen and makes him/her unconscious before death. Also Read: Heartbreaking reason a 29-year-old Dutch woman chose assisted suicide Dr Philip Nitschke, a vocal advocate for assisted dying, created the machine and claims that it will help its users to die swiftly and painlessly. What prosecutors said about the 'death pod' The prosecutors in Switzerland's Schaffhausen Canton said anyone caught assisting someone in using the pods can face nearly five years of imprisonment, as reported by Swiss media. Public Prosecutor Peter Sticher hinted at "serious consequences" for Nitschke for "inducement and aiding and abetting suicide for selfish reasons". As quoted by Swiss media, Sticher said, "There is no reliable information about the method of killing. [It is] completely unclear who has control over which mechanical process during the dying process." The ban was imposed after Dr Nitschke said on June 10 that Sarco was about to be deployed in Switzerland "in the next few weeks." "The machine can be towed anywhere for the death. It can be in an idyllic outdoor setting or on the premises of an assisted suicide organisation, for example," the advocate for assisted dying added. How does this suicide capsule work? Speaking to MailOnline, Dr Nitschke explained the working of his machine. Watch: Female suicide bombers of Boko Haram behind attacks? He said, "The person will climb into the machine, they will be asked three questions and they will answer verbally - 'Who are you?', 'Where are you?' and 'Do you know what happens if you press the button?'" "And if they answer those questions verbally, the software then switches the power on so that the button can then be pressed. And if they press the button they will die very quickly," Dr Nitschke explained. "When you climb into Sarco the oxygen level is 21 per cent but after you press the button it takes 30 seconds for the oxygen to drop to less than 1 per cent," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Switzerland bans 'suicide capsule' for assisted dying. Here's how it can kill people 'in seconds'

<p>An archaeological excavation has left the people on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus stunned after the officials unearthed a 4000-year-old temple which featured a mysterious monolith and had the skeleton of a young woman, who was said to have been brutally murdered.</p>

<p>A team of Italian researchers made the historic discoveries in the Bronze Age&nbsp;settlement. Archaeologist Luca Bombardieri, who had worked on the site for 15 years, led the excavation.</p>

<p>Bombardieri was leading the research project which was carried out by the University of Siena, Italy, in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus. He was able to find the remains of the sacred temple at the archaeological site of Erimi, which is located in south-central Cyprus.</p>

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<p>"During the Middle Bronze Age (around 2000-1600 BC) a community of artisans chose to settle on the Erimi hill and build a community living space with very particular characteristics," said Bombardieri, in a University of Siena press release.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what researchers found inside the temple</strong></h2>

<p>Bombardieri and his team found a very smooth monolith, which was more than seven&nbsp;feet in height, inside a room. There was also a motif at the centre of the monolith.</p>

<p>"The monolith, which originally stood in the centre of the room, collapsed onto the floor and destroyed a large amphora placed at its feet in front of a small circular hearth," said Bombardieri, in the statement.</p>

<p>"The peculiarities of this [room]... indicate that it is a small sacred space. The activity that supported the community economically, also involved its members ideologically and symbolically," he added.</p>

<p>He said that this small room was the "oldest sacred space ever found on the island". The people in the Bronze Age are likely to have illuminated the monolith "day and night".</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Greece: Athens Acropolis closes due to heatwave</strong></p>

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<p>"Recent excavations have led to the discovery of the oldest sacred building attested in Cyprus, whose ritual function and ideological value seem to be of particular significance," said Bombardieri.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the remains of a young woman were found “sealed” up in the building,&nbsp;as reported by All that’s Interesting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The skull was smashed and a heavy stone was placed on her breast, “as if to keep her still,” said Bombardieri, adding that the&nbsp;door of the small house where the&nbsp;woman had been&nbsp;found was carefully sealed shut.</p>

<p>Bombardieri said that the killing may have happened between 2000 and 1600 BC and that this femicide “may be linked to other cases recorded in the past in other parts of Cyprus,” in which women were killed “perhaps for issues linked to maternity.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An archaeological excavation has left the people on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus stunned after the officials unearthed a 4000-year-old temple which featured a mysterious monolith and had the skeleton of a young woman, who was said to have been brutally murdered.

An archaeological excavation has left the people on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus stunned after the officials unearthed a 4000-year-old temple which featured a mysterious monolith and had the skeleton of a young woman, who was said to have been brutally murdered. A team of Italian researchers made the historic discoveries in the Bronze Age settlement. Archaeologist Luca Bombardieri, who had worked on the site for 15 years, led the excavation. Bombardieri was leading the research project which was carried out by the University of Siena, Italy, in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus. He was able to find the remains of the sacred temple at the archaeological site of Erimi, which is located in south-central Cyprus. Also Read: Archaeologists discover ruins of 4,000-year-old ceremonial temple "During the Middle Bronze Age (around 2000-1600 BC) a community of artisans chose to settle on the Erimi hill and build a community living space with very particular characteristics," said Bombardieri, in a University of Siena press release. Here's what researchers found inside the temple Bombardieri and his team found a very smooth monolith, which was more than seven feet in height, inside a room. There was also a motif at the centre of the monolith. "The monolith, which originally stood in the centre of the room, collapsed onto the floor and destroyed a large amphora placed at its feet in front of a small circular hearth," said Bombardieri, in the statement. "The peculiarities of this [room]... indicate that it is a small sacred space. The activity that supported the community economically, also involved its members ideologically and symbolically," he added. He said that this small room was the "oldest sacred space ever found on the island". The people in the Bronze Age are likely to have illuminated the monolith "day and night". Watch: Greece: Athens Acropolis closes due to heatwave "Recent excavations have led to the discovery of the oldest sacred building attested in Cyprus, whose ritual function and ideological value seem to be of particular significance," said Bombardieri. Meanwhile, the remains of a young woman were found “sealed” up in the building, as reported by All that’s Interesting. The skull was smashed and a heavy stone was placed on her breast, “as if to keep her still,” said Bombardieri, adding that the door of the small house where the woman had been found was carefully sealed shut. Bombardieri said that the killing may have happened between 2000 and 1600 BC and that this femicide “may be linked to other cases recorded in the past in other parts of Cyprus,” in which women were killed “perhaps for issues linked to maternity.” (With inputs from agencies)

Cyprus' oldest temple excavated. It houses a mysterious monolith, skeleton of a woman

<p>In a very strange and shocking election campaign, an “entrepreneur” - who has filed a nomination for the position of governor in Tokyo, took off her shirt on a recorded video and asked the people if they found her "sexy" enough to give votes to her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the bizarre promotion of herself, the candidate Airi Uchino - who belonged to the populist right-wing NHK Party - was sitting across a table. She was wearing a button-up shirt as she spoke in a high-pitched, anime-style voice to the Japanese voters.</p>

<p>“I’m so cute; please watch my campaign broadcast,” the candidate said while smiling coyly in the video shared on X on June 27. She added, “Do you think I’m sexy?”</p>

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<p>She then appealed to the voters to follow her on social media and said that she would respond to each one of them individually before she removed her shirt and was then seen wearing only a tight, skin-coloured tube top. She also posed in a way that made her appear topless on camera.</p>

<p>The woman, who is a cocktail bar owner, removed her glasses and delivered the entire speech in a skimpy outfit. The video soon went viral and garnered millions of views.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how netizens reacted to the viral video</strong></h2>

<p>The people were not really happy to see her appeal for votes by stripping her shirt.</p>

<p>''While it is true that people strive to stand out, and our society's obsession with appearances often rewards outlandish behaviour, nevertheless, individuals who lack substance will inevitably be unmasked by the passage of time," said one user.</p>

<p>''At this point, they should change the rules… the race is turning into a farce and distracting people from the real issues. Democracy and all but this is not it," commented another.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Japan’s Yamagata passes rule urging people to laugh daily</strong></p>

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<p>“We’ve ended up living in a world where those who do something unusual win. However, a person without substance will always be exposed,” wrote a critic on X.</p>

<p>“No matter how much you talk about freedom of speech in elections, this goes against public welfare," another&nbsp;user said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a very strange and shocking election campaign, an “entrepreneur” - who has filed a nomination for the position of governor in Tokyo, took off her shirt on a recorded video and asked the people if they found her "sexy" enough to give votes to her.

In a very strange and shocking election campaign, an “entrepreneur” - who has filed a nomination for the position of governor in Tokyo, took off her shirt on a recorded video and asked the people if they found her "sexy" enough to give votes to her. In the bizarre promotion of herself, the candidate Airi Uchino - who belonged to the populist right-wing NHK Party - was sitting across a table. She was wearing a button-up shirt as she spoke in a high-pitched, anime-style voice to the Japanese voters. “I’m so cute; please watch my campaign broadcast,” the candidate said while smiling coyly in the video shared on X on June 27. She added, “Do you think I’m sexy?” Also Read: Japanese LGBTQ couples opting for ‘photo weddings’ amid same-sex marriage ban She then appealed to the voters to follow her on social media and said that she would respond to each one of them individually before she removed her shirt and was then seen wearing only a tight, skin-coloured tube top. She also posed in a way that made her appear topless on camera. The woman, who is a cocktail bar owner, removed her glasses and delivered the entire speech in a skimpy outfit. The video soon went viral and garnered millions of views. Here's how netizens reacted to the viral video The people were not really happy to see her appeal for votes by stripping her shirt. ''While it is true that people strive to stand out, and our society's obsession with appearances often rewards outlandish behaviour, nevertheless, individuals who lack substance will inevitably be unmasked by the passage of time," said one user. ''At this point, they should change the rules… the race is turning into a farce and distracting people from the real issues. Democracy and all but this is not it," commented another. Watch: Japan’s Yamagata passes rule urging people to laugh daily “We’ve ended up living in a world where those who do something unusual win. However, a person without substance will always be exposed,” wrote a critic on X. “No matter how much you talk about freedom of speech in elections, this goes against public welfare," another user said. (With inputs from agencies)

Japan's election candidate takes off her shirt in video to appeal for votes, asks if she is 'sexy'

<p>The Tesla factory in Germany is facing a rather odd problem, that of missing coffee cups. Recently, after a staff meeting which saw some heated action, plant manager Andre Thierig told the employees that a whopping 65,000 coffee cups were missing from the factory. The conflict between the workers' council and the IG Metall union was the main topic of discussion at the staff meeting. But seems like the biggest problem was saved for the last.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a report in Germany's Handelsblatt newspaper, Thierig informed about the missing cups to employee ratio in a pretty detailed fashion. Tesla's Gigafactory located in Gruenheide, southeast of&nbsp;Berlin&nbsp;employs 12,000 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm just going to give you a figure. We've bought 65,000 coffee mugs since we started production here. 65.000! Statistically speaking, each of you already has five Ikea coffee cups at home," Thierig said, as several people couldn't suppress a laugh.</p>

<p>Expressing his distress at the situation and to constantly be approving the purchase of more coffee cups, Thierig added, "I'm really tired of approving orders to buy more coffee cups."</p>

<p>He warned the staff that all cutlery would be removed from the break room if the cups kept vanishing.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>The bigger problems at the Tesla factory</h2>

<p>The Tesla factory has been in the face of several other controversies in the past, albeit with a larger magnitude than the mystery of the vanishing coffee cups.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CEO Elon Musk asked for factory staff to be reduced by 10 per cent globally, with people questioning if the plants were ever going to boost Germany's economy. The factory fired two per cent of the workers and the workers union says that the staff is under extreme pressure. The number of safety accidents at the plant has also been a lot higher.</p>

<p>Production began in 2022, following which allegations around violations of worker safety and health regulations started doing the rounds. German magazine Stern found that the plant had reported three times more emergencies than the Audi plant in the city of Ingolstadt.</p>

<p>The environmental toll of the construction of the plant has been a matter of discussion. Notably, Germany beat eight other European Union nations to build Tesla's first European factory in 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several hectares of forest were razed to make way for this Tesla factory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This year, people raised their voices against a planned expansion of the plant citing environmental concerns, but it managed to get the nod.</p>


The Tesla factory in Germany is facing a rather odd problem, that of missing coffee cups. Recently, after a staff meeting which saw some heated action, plant manager Andre Thierig told the employees that a whopping 65,000 coffee cups were missing from the factory.

The Tesla factory in Germany is facing a rather odd problem, that of missing coffee cups. Recently, after a staff meeting which saw some heated action, plant manager Andre Thierig told the employees that a whopping 65,000 coffee cups were missing from the factory. The conflict between the workers' council and the IG Metall union was the main topic of discussion at the staff meeting. But seems like the biggest problem was saved for the last. As per a report in Germany's Handelsblatt newspaper, Thierig informed about the missing cups to employee ratio in a pretty detailed fashion. Tesla's Gigafactory located in Gruenheide, southeast of Berlin employs 12,000 people. "I'm just going to give you a figure. We've bought 65,000 coffee mugs since we started production here. 65.000! Statistically speaking, each of you already has five Ikea coffee cups at home," Thierig said, as several people couldn't suppress a laugh. Expressing his distress at the situation and to constantly be approving the purchase of more coffee cups, Thierig added, "I'm really tired of approving orders to buy more coffee cups." He warned the staff that all cutlery would be removed from the break room if the cups kept vanishing. Also Read: It is mandatory under law for people of THIS country to laugh once a day The bigger problems at the Tesla factory The Tesla factory has been in the face of several other controversies in the past, albeit with a larger magnitude than the mystery of the vanishing coffee cups. CEO Elon Musk asked for factory staff to be reduced by 10 per cent globally, with people questioning if the plants were ever going to boost Germany's economy. The factory fired two per cent of the workers and the workers union says that the staff is under extreme pressure. The number of safety accidents at the plant has also been a lot higher. Production began in 2022, following which allegations around violations of worker safety and health regulations started doing the rounds. German magazine Stern found that the plant had reported three times more emergencies than the Audi plant in the city of Ingolstadt. The environmental toll of the construction of the plant has been a matter of discussion. Notably, Germany beat eight other European Union nations to build Tesla's first European factory in 2019. Several hectares of forest were razed to make way for this Tesla factory. This year, people raised their voices against a planned expansion of the plant citing environmental concerns, but it managed to get the nod.

Mystery of the 65,000 missing coffee cups at the Tesla plant in Germany

<p>Elon Musk plans to colonise Mars one day. There have been reports that the SpaceX founder&nbsp;has plans to build a Martian city and his employees are working 100 hours a week to make that city a reality.&nbsp;Now a New York Times report suggests that Musk is even volunteering his own sperm to seed the colony. Considering all the reports about how eager Musk is to send humans to our neighbouring planet, one might instantly believe it. However, Musk himself has denied making any such statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An X user posted a screenshot of an NYT piece which described Musk's plans of having one million people on Mars within 20 years and that he is ready to give his own sperm. The SpaceX CEO replied that he has no such plans. He wrote, "I have not fwiw ‘volunteered my sperm.'"</p>

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<p>He has reportedly told SpaceX employees that one million people will be living in a Martian city in the next 20 years.</p>

<p>In May, he posted on X that it would take less than 10 years to send people to Mars. Meanwhile, NASA says that the first humans might not land on the planet before the 2040s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, rovers like Perseverance and Curiosity are on the red planet, carrying out research for humans to understand its past. There have been other rovers that are no longer active, such as Sojourner, Spirit and Zhurong.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Does Musk have secret plans for Mars?</h2>

<p>Several reports have suggested that Musk is secretly working on a project to create habitats, spacesuits and more for Mars. Reportedly, his employees have been working more than 100 hours a week on the plans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Musk on Thursday posted: “No one at SpaceX has been directed to work on a Mars city. When people have asked to do so, I’ve said we need to focus on getting there first.”</p>

<h2>A unique human species</h2>

<p>Musk has in the past talked about engineering a unique species to live on Mars. “I think it’s quite likely that we’d want to bioengineer new organisms that are better suited to living on Mars,” he said in an interview with Raw Science in 2013.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk&nbsp;has reportedly talked about the idea of selective breeding with SpaceX employees and research has started on gene editing to find radiation-resistant traits in humans that might prove crucial to their survival on Mars<em>.&nbsp;</em></p>


Elon Musk plans to colonise Mars one day. There have been reports that the SpaceX founder has plans to build a Martian city and his employees are working 100 hours a week to make that city a reality.

Elon Musk plans to colonise Mars one day. There have been reports that the SpaceX founder has plans to build a Martian city and his employees are working 100 hours a week to make that city a reality. Now a New York Times report suggests that Musk is even volunteering his own sperm to seed the colony. Considering all the reports about how eager Musk is to send humans to our neighbouring planet, one might instantly believe it. However, Musk himself has denied making any such statement. An X user posted a screenshot of an NYT piece which described Musk's plans of having one million people on Mars within 20 years and that he is ready to give his own sperm. The SpaceX CEO replied that he has no such plans. He wrote, "I have not fwiw ‘volunteered my sperm.'" NYT reports on Elon Musk's plan to colonize Mars. He hopes to have one million people living there within twenty years and has volunteered his sperm. Practically every company Musk has founded is to help with this mission, which involves bioengineering humans better capable of… pic.twitter.com/yy743ht4wr — Richard Hanania (@RichardHanania) July 11, 2024 × He has reportedly told SpaceX employees that one million people will be living in a Martian city in the next 20 years. In May, he posted on X that it would take less than 10 years to send people to Mars. Meanwhile, NASA says that the first humans might not land on the planet before the 2040s. Notably, rovers like Perseverance and Curiosity are on the red planet, carrying out research for humans to understand its past. There have been other rovers that are no longer active, such as Sojourner, Spirit and Zhurong. Also Read: Falcon 9 carrying 20 Starlink spacecraft suffers rare anomaly Does Musk have secret plans for Mars? Several reports have suggested that Musk is secretly working on a project to create habitats, spacesuits and more for Mars. Reportedly, his employees have been working more than 100 hours a week on the plans. However, Musk on Thursday posted: “No one at SpaceX has been directed to work on a Mars city. When people have asked to do so, I’ve said we need to focus on getting there first.” A unique human species Musk has in the past talked about engineering a unique species to live on Mars. “I think it’s quite likely that we’d want to bioengineer new organisms that are better suited to living on Mars,” he said in an interview with Raw Science in 2013. Musk has reportedly talked about the idea of selective breeding with SpaceX employees and research has started on gene editing to find radiation-resistant traits in humans that might prove crucial to their survival on Mars.

Musk rubbishes reports of planning a Mars colony or seeding it with his own sperm

<p>In a draconian move, a Chinese company locked its employee inside a “small dark room” for four days to force him to submit his resignation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident came to the public after a court ruling in this case was challenged by the company Guangzhou Duoyi Network Co Ltd.</p>

<p>The complete court document was published by the company on its official Weibo account in which they openly disagreed with a ruling given by a district-level court in May in Sichuan province, southwestern China.</p>

<p>The court had said that Guangzhou Duoyi Network’s subsidiary in Sichuan needs to pay their employee Liu Linzhu ¥380,000 ($52,200) as compensation for their torturous actions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Responding to the court's ruling, the company said, “We believe that there are many problems with the labour laws which severely hinder economic development and are arbitrarily enforced by judges who distort the facts.”</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how the incident unfolded</strong></h2>

<p>The incident happened in December 2022 when Liu discovered that he had been logged out from the computer system of the company and was also not able to use his entry pass.</p>

<p>The employee faced this situation after protracted negotiations over his resignation.</p>

<p>The company said to Liu that he needed to participate in “training” and took him to a room, which was on a different floor and not on the one where his workstation was.</p>

<p>The room was pitch dark and had no power supply. There were no computers and none of his colleagues were present there. The room was furnished only with a table and chair.</p>

<p>For four days, Liu was given permission to walk out of the room “freely” and go home after “work”, but no tasks were assigned to him and the company also confiscated his mobile phone.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India: Game companies seek clear distinction from Gambling Games</strong></p>

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<p>On day five, his wife reported how the company was treating their&nbsp;employee to the police after which an official notice was issued to fire him.</p>

<p>To escape paying compensation, Guangzhou Duoyi Network said that he was laid off because he had violated company policies. The company also accused the employee of checking nude images and visiting unrelated websites during working hours.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a draconian move, a Chinese company locked its employee inside a “small dark room” for four days to force him to submit his resignation. The incident came to the public after a court ruling in this case was challenged by the company Guangzhou Duoyi Network Co Ltd.

In a draconian move, a Chinese company locked its employee inside a “small dark room” for four days to force him to submit his resignation. The incident came to the public after a court ruling in this case was challenged by the company Guangzhou Duoyi Network Co Ltd. The complete court document was published by the company on its official Weibo account in which they openly disagreed with a ruling given by a district-level court in May in Sichuan province, southwestern China. The court had said that Guangzhou Duoyi Network’s subsidiary in Sichuan needs to pay their employee Liu Linzhu ¥380,000 ($52,200) as compensation for their torturous actions. Also Read: Estee Lauder's CFO departure signals a strategic shift amid market challenges Responding to the court's ruling, the company said, “We believe that there are many problems with the labour laws which severely hinder economic development and are arbitrarily enforced by judges who distort the facts.” Here's how the incident unfolded The incident happened in December 2022 when Liu discovered that he had been logged out from the computer system of the company and was also not able to use his entry pass. The employee faced this situation after protracted negotiations over his resignation. The company said to Liu that he needed to participate in “training” and took him to a room, which was on a different floor and not on the one where his workstation was. The room was pitch dark and had no power supply. There were no computers and none of his colleagues were present there. The room was furnished only with a table and chair. For four days, Liu was given permission to walk out of the room “freely” and go home after “work”, but no tasks were assigned to him and the company also confiscated his mobile phone. Watch: India: Game companies seek clear distinction from Gambling Games On day five, his wife reported how the company was treating their employee to the police after which an official notice was issued to fire him. To escape paying compensation, Guangzhou Duoyi Network said that he was laid off because he had violated company policies. The company also accused the employee of checking nude images and visiting unrelated websites during working hours. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese company keeps employee in 'dark room' for four days without electricity or phone to make him resign

<p>A desert blanketed with flowers sounds strange, but that's the scene right now in Chile's Atacama desert. Purple flowers are blooming in a desert with hostile conditions and that too during winter. Why is this happening? Known as “desierto florido” (the flowering desert), this occurrence happens every few years. It turns the dry desert into a blooming garden spread over hundreds of kilometres with 200 different species of pink, purple, and yellow flowers.&nbsp;However, it is too early to term this occurrence as the flowering desert since a sufficient number of flowers haven't bloomed in the region yet. More rains are likely to solve that issue.</p>

<p>But the strange thing this year is that it is already happening in July when it usually happens between September and November. It is winter in the Southern Hemisphere right now, so this purple bloom is likely happening because of El Niño.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>El Niño and La Niña</h2>

<p>The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle dictates how temperature changes in the Pacific Ocean will affect the world. El Niño leads to a rise in the ocean surface temperature in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, resulting in increased rainfall. This is what happened in the Atacama Desert, so flowers are blooming there right now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>El Niño and La Niña are what impact wind, temperature, rainfall patterns and how the hurricane seasons will unfold.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Atacama is not the driest place on Earth, but it is the driest non polar desert. Some of its regions receive just one&nbsp;to three&nbsp;millimetres of precipitation per year. But the blooming event has continued for years here now. Over 15 such flowering deserts have happened in the last 40 years. The government is planning to create a new national park in Copiapó to protect the blooms and the wildlife.</p>


A desert blanketed with flowers sounds strange, but that's the scene right now in Chile's Atacama desert. Purple flowers are blooming in a desert with hostile conditions and that too during winter.

A desert blanketed with flowers sounds strange, but that's the scene right now in Chile's Atacama desert. Purple flowers are blooming in a desert with hostile conditions and that too during winter. Why is this happening? Known as “desierto florido” (the flowering desert), this occurrence happens every few years. It turns the dry desert into a blooming garden spread over hundreds of kilometres with 200 different species of pink, purple, and yellow flowers. However, it is too early to term this occurrence as the flowering desert since a sufficient number of flowers haven't bloomed in the region yet. More rains are likely to solve that issue. But the strange thing this year is that it is already happening in July when it usually happens between September and November. It is winter in the Southern Hemisphere right now, so this purple bloom is likely happening because of El Niño. Also Read: Time may not be real, but an illusion created by quantum physics, study suggests El Niño and La Niña The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle dictates how temperature changes in the Pacific Ocean will affect the world. El Niño leads to a rise in the ocean surface temperature in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, resulting in increased rainfall. This is what happened in the Atacama Desert, so flowers are blooming there right now. El Niño and La Niña are what impact wind, temperature, rainfall patterns and how the hurricane seasons will unfold. Atacama is not the driest place on Earth, but it is the driest non polar desert. Some of its regions receive just one to three millimetres of precipitation per year. But the blooming event has continued for years here now. Over 15 such flowering deserts have happened in the last 40 years. The government is planning to create a new national park in Copiapó to protect the blooms and the wildlife.

This Chilean desert has turned into a haven of colourful flowers. Here is why

<p><strong>World Population Day 2024:</strong> World Population Day is celebrated annually on July 11. It was an initiative of the United Nations that started in 1989 and aims to spread awareness regarding population-related issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The global population is on the rise and is expected to reach about 9.7 billion by 2050. Currently, India's position is about 1.4286 billion, which is more than the population of China at the moment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India crossed China to become the world’s most populous country in April 2023, according to UN.</p>

<p>As the population keeps increasing, it is imperative that the infrastructure, healthcare, education, etc. must&nbsp;be at par. This day serves as a reminder to all to ensure that the current structure is sustainable and can cater to the needs of the increasing population.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>World Population Day is an opportunity for governments to discuss and deliberate on policies that would cater to the well-being of the entire population.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Origin&nbsp;</h2>

<p>On July 11, 1989, the population of the world reached five billion. Dr. KC Zachariah, a demographer at the World Bank, proposed to mark this day as World Population Day. The United Nations (UN) accepted this proposal and declared July 11 as World Population Day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>World Population Day was inspired by the widespread interest ignited by the "Day of Five Billion" on July 11, 1987.</p>

<h2>Theme&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Each year, the United Nations decide a theme for World Population Day. This year, the theme is, 'Leave no one behind, count everyone'. "This year's theme highlights the importance of investing in data collection to understand issues, tailor solutions, and drive progress. Financial investment is also crucial. I urge countries to leverage the Summit of the Future this year to unlock affordable capital for sustainable development." Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/women-have-always-thrown-themselves-at-him-says-donald-trumps-ex-wife-marla-maples-739750">'Women have always thrown themselves at him,' says Donald Trump's ex-wife Marla Maples</a></strong></p>

<h2>Significance&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The World Population Day is an initiative to spread awareness regarding population-related issues. It urges countries to come up with policies which ensure an improved standard of living for the entire population.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


World Population Day 2024: World Population Day is celebrated annually on July 11. It was an initiative of the United Nations that started in 1989 and aims to spread awareness regarding population-related issues.

World Population Day 2024: World Population Day is celebrated annually on July 11. It was an initiative of the United Nations that started in 1989 and aims to spread awareness regarding population-related issues. The global population is on the rise and is expected to reach about 9.7 billion by 2050. Currently, India's position is about 1.4286 billion, which is more than the population of China at the moment. India crossed China to become the world’s most populous country in April 2023, according to UN. As the population keeps increasing, it is imperative that the infrastructure, healthcare, education, etc. must be at par. This day serves as a reminder to all to ensure that the current structure is sustainable and can cater to the needs of the increasing population. Also read | New microcontinent identified between Greenland and Canada is a crustal anomaly World Population Day is an opportunity for governments to discuss and deliberate on policies that would cater to the well-being of the entire population. Origin On July 11, 1989, the population of the world reached five billion. Dr. KC Zachariah, a demographer at the World Bank, proposed to mark this day as World Population Day. The United Nations (UN) accepted this proposal and declared July 11 as World Population Day. World Population Day was inspired by the widespread interest ignited by the "Day of Five Billion" on July 11, 1987. Theme Each year, the United Nations decide a theme for World Population Day. This year, the theme is, 'Leave no one behind, count everyone'. "This year's theme highlights the importance of investing in data collection to understand issues, tailor solutions, and drive progress. Financial investment is also crucial. I urge countries to leverage the Summit of the Future this year to unlock affordable capital for sustainable development." Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General said. Also read | 'Women have always thrown themselves at him,' says Donald Trump's ex-wife Marla Maples Significance The World Population Day is an initiative to spread awareness regarding population-related issues. It urges countries to come up with policies which ensure an improved standard of living for the entire population. (With inputs from agencies)

World Population Day 2024: Origin, theme, date, significance, all you need to know

<p>Hardik Pandya's wife Natasa Stankovic reacted to the divorce rumours recently on Instagram. With much noise regarding their alleged separation, the model-turned-actor shared her thoughts in a video, where she asked people to&nbsp;'be less judgmental and more empathetic'. There has been a lot written and said about Hardik-Natasa's relationship in the recent past with the latter being absent from stands during IPL 2024, where Hardik led Mumbai Indians (MI), and photos of the couple also disappearing from her social media profiles. Further, she was nowhere to be seen in Hardik's celebrations, with his family,&nbsp;post his return from India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign.&nbsp;Finally, she has broken her silence and addressed the rumours indirectly.</p>

<p>On her Instagram story, Natasa shared a video where she addressed the divorce rumours indirectly and said, "I am sitting here and having my coffee, just had a random thought as people, how quick are we in judging."</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/india-tour-of-sl-kl-rahul-to-lead-in-odis-hardik-pandya-in-t20is-as-gautam-gambhir-era-kicks-off-report-739649">India tour of SL: KL Rahul to lead in ODIs, Hardik Pandya in T20Is as Gautam Gambhir era kicks off - Report</a></strong></p>

<p>She further mentioned, "If we see someone who is acting out of their character, we don’t slow down, we don’t observe, and we have no empathy. We straight jump into judging. "We don’t know what has happened, what is behind the whole thing, the whole act, the whole situation. So, let’s be less judgmental, observe more, have more empathy, and be patient with people,” Natasa added.</p>

<p>The couple tied the knot in mid-2020, however, their relationship has allegedly encountered troubled times.</p>

<p>Hardik, on the other hand, has remained mum regarding all the noise on his relationship with his wife. The all-rounder was part of Rohit Sharma-led India's 2024 T20 WC-winning campaign, which was held last month&nbsp;in West Indies and the USA. The 30-year-old played a crucial role in India's victory, returning with 144 runs and 11 scalps overall. In the final, where India beat South Africa by 7 runs in Barbados, the star all-rounder claimed a match-winning 3 for 20 to take his side to their second T20 WC triumph after 17 years.</p>


Hardik Pandya's wife Natasa Stankovic reacted to the divorce rumours recently on Instagram. With much noise regarding their alleged separation, the model-turned-actor shared her thoughts in a video, where she asked people to 'be less judgmental and more empathetic'.

Hardik Pandya's wife Natasa Stankovic reacted to the divorce rumours recently on Instagram. With much noise regarding their alleged separation, the model-turned-actor shared her thoughts in a video, where she asked people to 'be less judgmental and more empathetic'. There has been a lot written and said about Hardik-Natasa's relationship in the recent past with the latter being absent from stands during IPL 2024, where Hardik led Mumbai Indians (MI), and photos of the couple also disappearing from her social media profiles. Further, she was nowhere to be seen in Hardik's celebrations, with his family, post his return from India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign. Finally, she has broken her silence and addressed the rumours indirectly. On her Instagram story, Natasa shared a video where she addressed the divorce rumours indirectly and said, "I am sitting here and having my coffee, just had a random thought as people, how quick are we in judging." Also read: India tour of SL: KL Rahul to lead in ODIs, Hardik Pandya in T20Is as Gautam Gambhir era kicks off - Report She further mentioned, "If we see someone who is acting out of their character, we don’t slow down, we don’t observe, and we have no empathy. We straight jump into judging. "We don’t know what has happened, what is behind the whole thing, the whole act, the whole situation. So, let’s be less judgmental, observe more, have more empathy, and be patient with people,” Natasa added. The couple tied the knot in mid-2020, however, their relationship has allegedly encountered troubled times. Hardik, on the other hand, has remained mum regarding all the noise on his relationship with his wife. The all-rounder was part of Rohit Sharma-led India's 2024 T20 WC-winning campaign, which was held last month in West Indies and the USA. The 30-year-old played a crucial role in India's victory, returning with 144 runs and 11 scalps overall. In the final, where India beat South Africa by 7 runs in Barbados, the star all-rounder claimed a match-winning 3 for 20 to take his side to their second T20 WC triumph after 17 years.

Hardik Pandya's wife Natasa Stankovic shuns down critics amid divorce rumours

<p>The landing gear of a Saudia flight flying from Riyadh to Pakistan's Peshawar on Thursday (Jul 11) caught fire soon after landing at Bacha Khan International Airport. The controllers on the ground informed the pilot and rescue teams, after which fire extinguishers rushed to put out the flames. No casualties were reported and all passengers and crew were evacuated safely. A few people sustained minor injuries and&nbsp;were said to be&nbsp;receiving medical care.</p>

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<p>Saudia Airlines later issued a statement, saying the aircraft was now undergoing technical evaluation.</p>

<p>"Saudia clarifies that its aircraft, flying from Riyadh to Peshawar on flight SV792, experienced smoke emanating from one of the tires during landing at Peshawar International Airport in Pakistan. The aircraft was immediately stopped and the relevant authorities were notified. All guests and crew were safely evacuated through the evacuation slide. The aircraft is now undergoing technical evaluation by specialists...," the airline said.</p>

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<p>A total of 276 passengers and 21 crew members were on board&nbsp;the plane, who later used the emergency slide.</p>

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<p>The aircraft is a seven-year-old Airbus A330-300.</p>

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<p>Pakistan national daily DAWN quoted Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) spokesperson Saifullah as saying, "The fire tenders acted in time and immediately controlled the fire in the landing gear, saving the aircraft from a major accident.”</p>

<p>The airport operations are not affected and flights are expected to continue as per schedule.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The landing gear of a Saudia flight flying from Riyadh to Pakistan's Peshawar on Thursday (Jul 11) caught fire soon after landing at Bacha Khan International Airport.

The landing gear of a Saudia flight flying from Riyadh to Pakistan's Peshawar on Thursday (Jul 11) caught fire soon after landing at Bacha Khan International Airport. The controllers on the ground informed the pilot and rescue teams, after which fire extinguishers rushed to put out the flames. No casualties were reported and all passengers and crew were evacuated safely. A few people sustained minor injuries and were said to be receiving medical care. #Watch | A fire broke out in the landing gear of a Saudi jet at Pakistan's Peshawar airport.#SaudiArabiaAirlines #SaudiaJetFire #SaudiArabia (Source: X) pic.twitter.com/KmsqRSqHn2 — WION (@WIONews) July 11, 2024 × Saudia Airlines later issued a statement, saying the aircraft was now undergoing technical evaluation. "Saudia clarifies that its aircraft, flying from Riyadh to Peshawar on flight SV792, experienced smoke emanating from one of the tires during landing at Peshawar International Airport in Pakistan. The aircraft was immediately stopped and the relevant authorities were notified. All guests and crew were safely evacuated through the evacuation slide. The aircraft is now undergoing technical evaluation by specialists...," the airline said. Also read: WATCH | American Airlines plane suffers tyre blowout on runway, pilot does this next... A total of 276 passengers and 21 crew members were on board the plane, who later used the emergency slide. Saudia Airbus A330-300 (HZ-AQ28, built 2017) experienced right-hand maingear fire during taxi back to the terminal via taxiway "Hotel" after landing runway 35 at Peshawar-Intl AP(OPPS), Pakistan. The crew initiated an emergency evacuation via chutes. Flight #SV792 from Riyadh… pic.twitter.com/CVOvOZe4mS — JACDEC (@JacdecNew) July 11, 2024 × The aircraft is a seven-year-old Airbus A330-300. Also read: Taiwan tracks 66 Chinese military aircraft near its territory within a day Pakistan national daily DAWN quoted Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) spokesperson Saifullah as saying, "The fire tenders acted in time and immediately controlled the fire in the landing gear, saving the aircraft from a major accident.” The airport operations are not affected and flights are expected to continue as per schedule. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Amid the never-ending grand wedding of entrepreneur Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani with Radhika Merchant, the employees working in several offices at Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) have been asked to work from home till July 15 because of traffic diversions and restrictions.</p>

<p>Anant is set to get married to Radhika, after an extremely long list of ceremonies, on July 12 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. This will be followed by a Shubh Ashirwad on July 13 and then they will host Mangal Utsav on July 14.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the wake of the pre-wedding, wedding and post-wedding ceremonies, traffic diversions have been put in place and restrictions have been imposed on the entry of general vehicles in that area, which has now placed the offices at BKC&nbsp;in jeopardy.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What are the traffic restrictions?</strong></h2>

<p>A traffic advisory has been issued by the Mumbai Traffic Police for those travelling towards the BKC between July 12 to 15 amid the high-profile wedding ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Various roads going towards the Jio World Convention Centre are likely to face restrictions&nbsp;on access between 1:00 pm (local time) and midnight from July 12 to 15.</p>

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<p>“On July 5, 12th to 15th, a social program is being organised at the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC in Bandra area of Mumbai. In order to avoid inconvenience to the people, vehicular traffic on the road leading towards the Jio Convention Centre needs to be diverted,” read a notification issued by Mumbai Traffic Police on July 5.</p>

<h2><strong>Hotel prices inflated, no rooms available as wedding shehnai goes on</strong></h2>

<p>The room tariffs of five-star hotels like ITC, The Lalit and Taj have inflated around the area as the wealthiest family in India is making bookings for their guests and team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These reservations&nbsp;for the wedding have surged the prices of the hotel rooms which are costing as much as Rs 1 lakh ($1196.59) for one night. Even after such exorbitant charges, no hotel rooms are available from July 10 to July 14 in Hotel Trident and Oberoi, according to their official websites.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India's booming wedding industry drives world's fifth largest economy</strong></p>

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<p>The guest list includes famous Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities, business tycoons, sports personalities and prominent political leaders.</p>

<p>The wedding was taken to another level when pop star Justin Bieber was invited to perform at the Sangeet ceremony on July 7.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Amid the never-ending grand wedding of entrepreneur Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani with Radhika Merchant, the employees working in several offices at Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) have been asked to work from home till July 15 because of traffic diversions and restrictions.

Amid the never-ending grand wedding of entrepreneur Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani with Radhika Merchant, the employees working in several offices at Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) have been asked to work from home till July 15 because of traffic diversions and restrictions. Anant is set to get married to Radhika, after an extremely long list of ceremonies, on July 12 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. This will be followed by a Shubh Ashirwad on July 13 and then they will host Mangal Utsav on July 14. Also Read: Sonakshi Sinha reveals mom Poonam Sinha cried at her wedding; shares emotional post In the wake of the pre-wedding, wedding and post-wedding ceremonies, traffic diversions have been put in place and restrictions have been imposed on the entry of general vehicles in that area, which has now placed the offices at BKC in jeopardy. What are the traffic restrictions? A traffic advisory has been issued by the Mumbai Traffic Police for those travelling towards the BKC between July 12 to 15 amid the high-profile wedding ceremony. Various roads going towards the Jio World Convention Centre are likely to face restrictions on access between 1:00 pm (local time) and midnight from July 12 to 15. Due to a public event at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex on July 5th & from July 12th to 15th, 2024, the following traffic arrangements will be in place for the smooth flow of traffic.#MTPTrafficUpdates pic.twitter.com/KeERCC3ikw — Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) July 5, 2024 × “On July 5, 12th to 15th, a social program is being organised at the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC in Bandra area of Mumbai. In order to avoid inconvenience to the people, vehicular traffic on the road leading towards the Jio Convention Centre needs to be diverted,” read a notification issued by Mumbai Traffic Police on July 5. Hotel prices inflated, no rooms available as wedding shehnai goes on The room tariffs of five-star hotels like ITC, The Lalit and Taj have inflated around the area as the wealthiest family in India is making bookings for their guests and team. These reservations for the wedding have surged the prices of the hotel rooms which are costing as much as Rs 1 lakh ($1196.59) for one night. Even after such exorbitant charges, no hotel rooms are available from July 10 to July 14 in Hotel Trident and Oberoi, according to their official websites. Watch: India's booming wedding industry drives world's fifth largest economy The guest list includes famous Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities, business tycoons, sports personalities and prominent political leaders. The wedding was taken to another level when pop star Justin Bieber was invited to perform at the Sangeet ceremony on July 7. (With inputs from agencies)

This big fat Indian wedding has forced offices in central Mumbai to go remote

<p>As the intensity of the monsoon rains is increasing, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy rains in North and Northeast India.</p>

<p>After a long spell of dry and hot weather, Delhi-NCR has witnessed rains and relief from the heat over the last week. It is expected that Delhi will observe rainfall between July 11 and 13. Alerts have been issued for the rising water level in the Yamuna River during the monsoon rains.</p>

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<p>The weather is expected to remain cloudy in the national capital today with light rainfall. Maximum is expected to settle around 36 degrees Celsius and minimum around 26 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>An 'orange alert' for heavy rains has been issued for parts of Uttar Pradesh as IMD predicts isolated very heavy rainfall in the region. Bihar is to witness extremely heavy rains on July 11, according to the weather department.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Mumbai rains</h2>

<p>The IMD has issued a 'yellow alert' for several parts of Mumbai after the city witnessed torrential rains on Monday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall alert has been issued in the city for the next three days, July 12 to 14.</p>

<p>On Monday, heavy rainfall lashed Mumbai, disrupting public services due to waterlogging. Bus services, local trains, and flight operations were affected. The schools and colleges also remained closed.</p>

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<h2>Other parts of the country</h2>

<p>According to IMD, several states are expected to witness rainfall activity until July 15. Heavy rains are expected over Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, and Jharkhand. Light rains are expected in Uttarakhand, Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, and central parts of the country.</p>

<p>A yellow alert has been issued in Himachal Pradesh for July 11 and 12 as IMD forecasts lightning, thunderstorms, and strong winds, while sporadic rains are to continue till July 15.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the intensity of the monsoon rains is increasing, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy rains in North and Northeast India. After a long spell of dry and hot weather, Delhi-NCR has witnessed rains and relief from the heat over the last week.

As the intensity of the monsoon rains is increasing, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy rains in North and Northeast India. After a long spell of dry and hot weather, Delhi-NCR has witnessed rains and relief from the heat over the last week. It is expected that Delhi will observe rainfall between July 11 and 13. Alerts have been issued for the rising water level in the Yamuna River during the monsoon rains. Also Read | Watch: People scream, run for life as massive landslide blocks Badrinath Highway in Joshimath The weather is expected to remain cloudy in the national capital today with light rainfall. Maximum is expected to settle around 36 degrees Celsius and minimum around 26 degrees Celsius. An 'orange alert' for heavy rains has been issued for parts of Uttar Pradesh as IMD predicts isolated very heavy rainfall in the region. Bihar is to witness extremely heavy rains on July 11, according to the weather department. Mumbai rains The IMD has issued a 'yellow alert' for several parts of Mumbai after the city witnessed torrential rains on Monday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall alert has been issued in the city for the next three days, July 12 to 14. On Monday, heavy rainfall lashed Mumbai, disrupting public services due to waterlogging. Bus services, local trains, and flight operations were affected. The schools and colleges also remained closed. Also Read | Monsoon mayhem: Incessant rains continue to lash Mumbai, over 248 flights delayed Other parts of the country According to IMD, several states are expected to witness rainfall activity until July 15. Heavy rains are expected over Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, and Jharkhand. Light rains are expected in Uttarakhand, Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, and central parts of the country. A yellow alert has been issued in Himachal Pradesh for July 11 and 12 as IMD forecasts lightning, thunderstorms, and strong winds, while sporadic rains are to continue till July 15. (With inputs from agencies)

IMD issues yellow and orange alerts as heavy monsoon rains lash several parts of India

<p>Japan seems to be taking laughter pretty seriously, at least a particular region is. As per a rule, the citizens are now required to laugh at least once a day based on evidence that it reduces the risk of heart attack. In the Yamagata prefecture in northern Japan, an ordinance was passed last week after a study was conducted into it at the local university.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rule is based on a scientific paper published five years ago in the Journal of Epidemiology. The team from Yamagata University School of Medicine conducted the study which states that there is compelling evidence that laughter comes with a bunch of benefits.</p>

<p>The laughter rule states that Yamagata citizens “will deepen their understanding of the beneficial health effects of laughter and make efforts to shape mental and physical health through means such as laughing once a day”.</p>

<p>Workplaces have also been directed to create an "environment filled with laughter”. The eighth day of every month has been designated as a “day of laughter” when laughter should be promoted even more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the rule is being opposed by several politicians who say that it adversely affects those who cannot laugh, besides infringing on their constitutional rights. &nbsp;“To laugh or not to laugh is one of the fundamental human rights guaranteed by the constitution regarding freedom of thought and creed as well as an inner freedom,” said Toru Seki, assemblyman for the Japan Communist Party.</p>

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<p>Satoru Ishiguro, of the coalition called the Prefectural Politics Club, said, "The human rights of those who have difficulties laughing due to illness or other reasons must not be undermined."</p>

<p>There are others who say even though laughter is a good thing, it is still a personal choice and people should not be forced into it by law.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>The laughter study</h2>

<p>Nearly 17,152 people aged 40 or younger participated in the study. They filled in a questionnaire detailing their laughter frequency, after which their health was tracked over several years. The results showed that those who laughed at least once a week were less likely to develop cardiovascular problems&nbsp;as compared to those who did so&nbsp;less than once a month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, only "laugh out loud" was considered laughter, while silent laughs weren't taken into account.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;</p>


Japan seems to be taking laughter pretty seriously, at least a particular region is. As per a rule, the citizens are now required to laugh at least once a day based on evidence that it reduces the risk of heart attack.

Japan seems to be taking laughter pretty seriously, at least a particular region is. As per a rule, the citizens are now required to laugh at least once a day based on evidence that it reduces the risk of heart attack. In the Yamagata prefecture in northern Japan, an ordinance was passed last week after a study was conducted into it at the local university. The rule is based on a scientific paper published five years ago in the Journal of Epidemiology. The team from Yamagata University School of Medicine conducted the study which states that there is compelling evidence that laughter comes with a bunch of benefits. The laughter rule states that Yamagata citizens “will deepen their understanding of the beneficial health effects of laughter and make efforts to shape mental and physical health through means such as laughing once a day”. Workplaces have also been directed to create an "environment filled with laughter”. The eighth day of every month has been designated as a “day of laughter” when laughter should be promoted even more. However, the rule is being opposed by several politicians who say that it adversely affects those who cannot laugh, besides infringing on their constitutional rights. “To laugh or not to laugh is one of the fundamental human rights guaranteed by the constitution regarding freedom of thought and creed as well as an inner freedom,” said Toru Seki, assemblyman for the Japan Communist Party. Also Read: Comet C/2023 A3 might shatter into pieces before approaching Earth Satoru Ishiguro, of the coalition called the Prefectural Politics Club, said, "The human rights of those who have difficulties laughing due to illness or other reasons must not be undermined." There are others who say even though laughter is a good thing, it is still a personal choice and people should not be forced into it by law. The laughter study Nearly 17,152 people aged 40 or younger participated in the study. They filled in a questionnaire detailing their laughter frequency, after which their health was tracked over several years. The results showed that those who laughed at least once a week were less likely to develop cardiovascular problems as compared to those who did so less than once a month. However, only "laugh out loud" was considered laughter, while silent laughs weren't taken into account.

It is mandatory under law for people of THIS country to laugh once a day

<p>A woman who went swimming off at a beach in Japan, only to be swept out to sea, has been rescued about 80 kilometres off the coast after 36 hours, according to a report by news agency&nbsp;<em>AFP</em>.</p>

<p>The incident transpired at the&nbsp;Shirahama Ohama beach in the&nbsp;Shizuoka prefecture where a 21-year-old Chinese woman had been swimming around 7:30 pm local time on Monday (Jul 8) with a friend. According to the Coast Guard, the woman was buoyed by a rubber ring when she was swept across by the strong currents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The panicked friend set the alarm bells ringing by informing the nearby convenience store.&nbsp;“It was around 7.55 pm on July 8 when we received the information after the woman’s friend reported to a nearby convenience store that she was missing,” a local Japan Coast Guard official said.</p>

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<p>The Coast Guard pressed its resources into action to retrieve the woman. However, it was a cargo ship that discovered the unnamed woman, floating off the southern tip of Chiba's Boso peninsula around 7:48 am on Wednesday (Jul 10) - almost two days after she went missing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Upon spotting the woman, the cargo ship crew members contacted a nearby tanker and jumped into the sea to rescue her.</p>

<p>“There are 80km in a straight line [between the beach and rescue spot] but it is assumed she drifted for an even greater distance,” the official said.</p>

<p>After being rescued, the woman was taken to a hospital where she fortunately did not need to be admitted. Doctors said although she was dehydrated, it was not life-threatening and that she remained clear-headed.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
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<h2><strong>Similar rescue last year</strong></h2>

<p>Last year, in a similar rescue operation, an Australian sailor was saved alongside his dog in the Pacific Ocean, after being stranded for months. They both survived by eating raw fish and drinking rainwater.&nbsp;</p>

<p>51-year-old&nbsp;Shaddock, hailing from Sydney had embarked upon a 6,000 km-long (3,728-mile) trip to French Polynesia from Mexico's La Paz alongside his dog Bella when the rough weather damaged their boat - leaving them stranded in the middle of nowhere.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A woman who went swimming off at a beach in Japan, only to be swept out to sea, has been rescued about 80 kilometres off the coast after 36 hours, according to a report by news agency AFP.

A woman who went swimming off at a beach in Japan, only to be swept out to sea, has been rescued about 80 kilometres off the coast after 36 hours, according to a report by news agency AFP. The incident transpired at the Shirahama Ohama beach in the Shizuoka prefecture where a 21-year-old Chinese woman had been swimming around 7:30 pm local time on Monday (Jul 8) with a friend. According to the Coast Guard, the woman was buoyed by a rubber ring when she was swept across by the strong currents. The panicked friend set the alarm bells ringing by informing the nearby convenience store. “It was around 7.55 pm on July 8 when we received the information after the woman’s friend reported to a nearby convenience store that she was missing,” a local Japan Coast Guard official said. Watch | Dramatic video shows rescue from New Zealand boat sinking that killed four The Coast Guard pressed its resources into action to retrieve the woman. However, it was a cargo ship that discovered the unnamed woman, floating off the southern tip of Chiba's Boso peninsula around 7:48 am on Wednesday (Jul 10) - almost two days after she went missing. Upon spotting the woman, the cargo ship crew members contacted a nearby tanker and jumped into the sea to rescue her. “There are 80km in a straight line [between the beach and rescue spot] but it is assumed she drifted for an even greater distance,” the official said. After being rescued, the woman was taken to a hospital where she fortunately did not need to be admitted. Doctors said although she was dehydrated, it was not life-threatening and that she remained clear-headed. Also read | How discovery of explicit material on a phone in Sydney led to rescue of 16 abused children in Philippines Similar rescue last year Last year, in a similar rescue operation, an Australian sailor was saved alongside his dog in the Pacific Ocean, after being stranded for months. They both survived by eating raw fish and drinking rainwater. 51-year-old Shaddock, hailing from Sydney had embarked upon a 6,000 km-long (3,728-mile) trip to French Polynesia from Mexico's La Paz alongside his dog Bella when the rough weather damaged their boat - leaving them stranded in the middle of nowhere. (With inputs from agencies)

Woman floating in ocean for two days rescued 80km off Japan coast

<p>Indian airline IndiGo recently denied a yoga teacher to board a flight in Thailand because her passport had a small rip. Rosie Viscomi, 27, told Kennedy News about her ordeal and how it has cost her hundreds of pounds. Rosie is a resident of Norfolk and months back received her yoga certification in India. Following that, she travelled to Koh Pha-ngan and has been&nbsp;living there since April. However, she later decided to go back home but did not know what awaited her at the Bangkok airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her IndiGo flight was a multi-stop flight which would have travelled to India and Turkey before arriving in London. At the Bangkok airport on July 4, IndiGo Airlines staff told her she couldn't take the flight&nbsp;as the photo page of her passport had a “1-centimetre” tear. Rosie tried to reason with them that it had always been this way and had never caused any issues. However, the staff told her that she would be denied entry into India because of the tear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They told me India won’t let me in and I need to book a direct flight from Bangkok to London," Rosie said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rosie says that she has travelled to the US, Jamaica, as well as Thailand, and the tear in the passport has not been a matter of concern anywhere.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, IndiGo says that they were simply following protocol.</p>

<p>An IndiGo Airlines spokesperson said, "On July 4, 2024, a foreign national, flying on IndiGo flight 6E1054 from Bangkok to Delhi was unable to board, as their passport was found to be damaged."</p>

<p>“IndiGo followed the guidelines by the regulatory authorities and offered requisite assistance to the customer,” the representative added. “Customers are advised to familiarize themselves with such guidelines, which may differ from country to country.”</p>

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<h2>The ordeal didn't end there</h2>

<p>The passport issue caused her to miss her flight which had cost her around $470. Later, she was told that her visa had expired despite her saying that she had it extended just days before.</p>

<p>“Immigration are saying that they could charge me £320 [about $410] on top of the flight cost because I’ve overstayed my visa. My 60-day visa had run out for Thailand, so I had to go to the Cambodia border to extend my visa," Rosie added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“There’s so many complications, I was at immigration just crying, and everyone kept saying there’s nothing they can do,” she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Owing to the visa issues, she contacted Thai immigration and the UK Embassy to reach home safely. She lost a couple of pounds in this process as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kennedy News reported that her sister created a GoFundMe campaign to help cover her travel expenses, following which she flew back home from Thailand on July 9.<br />
&nbsp;</p>


Indian airline IndiGo recently denied a yoga teacher to board a flight in Thailand because her passport had a small rip. Rosie Viscomi, 27, told Kennedy News about her ordeal and how it has cost her hundreds of pounds.

Indian airline IndiGo recently denied a yoga teacher to board a flight in Thailand because her passport had a small rip. Rosie Viscomi, 27, told Kennedy News about her ordeal and how it has cost her hundreds of pounds. Rosie is a resident of Norfolk and months back received her yoga certification in India. Following that, she travelled to Koh Pha-ngan and has been living there since April. However, she later decided to go back home but did not know what awaited her at the Bangkok airport. Her IndiGo flight was a multi-stop flight which would have travelled to India and Turkey before arriving in London. At the Bangkok airport on July 4, IndiGo Airlines staff told her she couldn't take the flight as the photo page of her passport had a “1-centimetre” tear. Rosie tried to reason with them that it had always been this way and had never caused any issues. However, the staff told her that she would be denied entry into India because of the tear. “They told me India won’t let me in and I need to book a direct flight from Bangkok to London," Rosie said. Rosie says that she has travelled to the US, Jamaica, as well as Thailand, and the tear in the passport has not been a matter of concern anywhere. Meanwhile, IndiGo says that they were simply following protocol. An IndiGo Airlines spokesperson said, "On July 4, 2024, a foreign national, flying on IndiGo flight 6E1054 from Bangkok to Delhi was unable to board, as their passport was found to be damaged." “IndiGo followed the guidelines by the regulatory authorities and offered requisite assistance to the customer,” the representative added. “Customers are advised to familiarize themselves with such guidelines, which may differ from country to country.” Also Read: 'Women have always thrown themselves at him,' says Donald Trump's ex-wife Marla Maples The ordeal didn't end there The passport issue caused her to miss her flight which had cost her around $470. Later, she was told that her visa had expired despite her saying that she had it extended just days before. “Immigration are saying that they could charge me £320 [about $410] on top of the flight cost because I’ve overstayed my visa. My 60-day visa had run out for Thailand, so I had to go to the Cambodia border to extend my visa," Rosie added. “There’s so many complications, I was at immigration just crying, and everyone kept saying there’s nothing they can do,” she said. Owing to the visa issues, she contacted Thai immigration and the UK Embassy to reach home safely. She lost a couple of pounds in this process as well. Kennedy News reported that her sister created a GoFundMe campaign to help cover her travel expenses, following which she flew back home from Thailand on July 9.

British yoga teacher says IndiGo denied her to board flight as her passport had a small tear

<p>Donald Trump seems to have found an ally in his ex-wife Marla Maples. In an interview with The Evening Standard, Marla said that she is open to helping Trump's campaign for the presidential race and wouldn't mind becoming his vice president.</p>

<p>Marla shares daughter Tiffany Trump with the Republican presumptive nominee and the former couple was spotted at Tiffany's rehearsal&nbsp;dinner&nbsp;in&nbsp;2022.</p>

<p>“I want to step out more, share more and not be afraid of positive or negative outcomes that come from speaking out,”&nbsp;she&nbsp;said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Marla is also not affected by Trump's legal troubles. When asked about the lawsuit filed by writer Jean E. Carroll alleging him of raping her, Marla said that she believes her ex-husband is innocent. Notably, Trump has been found liable by a Manhattan federal jury of sex abuse&nbsp;and&nbsp;defamation in the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I do know my daughter’s father well enough to know that he’s never had to push himself on another person. He’s always had women throw themselves on him instead. I don’t believe there was a crime done," she told the paper.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She also brushed aside the hush money verdict against Trump linked to porn star Stormy Daniels. Trump has been convicted of felony crimes in the case and was found guilty of all 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election by paying $130,000 to Daniels to hide the accusation that he had sex with Daniels. The verdict is under appeal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Marla says there are bigger matters that should be dealt with first.</p>

<p>“They love these little sexy stories. We have a country that is failing. Our cities are not protected. How do we make people feel safe again? That’s more important than having these lawsuits that are not affecting any of us today," she said.</p>

<p>Notably, Trump is expected to announce his vice president in the coming days and Marla is reported to be interested in the job.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’m open. I’m open to whatever way that I can serve. Right now everyone [in the Trump family] is just seeing how we can help,”&nbsp;she&nbsp;added.</p>

<h2>Donald Trump and Marla Maples marriage</h2>

<p>Trump and Marla met in 1985 while he was still married to his first wife, Ivana Trump.</p>

<p>They got married in 1993 but separated in May 1997. The divorce was finalised in 1999.</p>


Donald Trump seems to have found an ally in his ex-wife Marla Maples. In an interview with The Evening Standard, Marla said that she is open to helping Trump's campaign for the presidential race and wouldn't mind becoming his vice president.

Donald Trump seems to have found an ally in his ex-wife Marla Maples. In an interview with The Evening Standard, Marla said that she is open to helping Trump's campaign for the presidential race and wouldn't mind becoming his vice president. Marla shares daughter Tiffany Trump with the Republican presumptive nominee and the former couple was spotted at Tiffany's rehearsal dinner in 2022. “I want to step out more, share more and not be afraid of positive or negative outcomes that come from speaking out,” she said. Marla is also not affected by Trump's legal troubles. When asked about the lawsuit filed by writer Jean E. Carroll alleging him of raping her, Marla said that she believes her ex-husband is innocent. Notably, Trump has been found liable by a Manhattan federal jury of sex abuse and defamation in the case. “I do know my daughter’s father well enough to know that he’s never had to push himself on another person. He’s always had women throw themselves on him instead. I don’t believe there was a crime done," she told the paper. She also brushed aside the hush money verdict against Trump linked to porn star Stormy Daniels. Trump has been convicted of felony crimes in the case and was found guilty of all 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election by paying $130,000 to Daniels to hide the accusation that he had sex with Daniels. The verdict is under appeal. Also Read: Barron Trump steals the show with a standing ovation at dad’s Florida rally Marla says there are bigger matters that should be dealt with first. “They love these little sexy stories. We have a country that is failing. Our cities are not protected. How do we make people feel safe again? That’s more important than having these lawsuits that are not affecting any of us today," she said. Notably, Trump is expected to announce his vice president in the coming days and Marla is reported to be interested in the job. “I’m open. I’m open to whatever way that I can serve. Right now everyone [in the Trump family] is just seeing how we can help,” she added. Donald Trump and Marla Maples marriage Trump and Marla met in 1985 while he was still married to his first wife, Ivana Trump. They got married in 1993 but separated in May 1997. The divorce was finalised in 1999.

Donald Trump finds an ally in ex-wife Marla Maples who is open to being his VP

<p>Scientists have discovered a submerged microcontinent offshore of west Greenland. It has been named the Davis Strait proto-microcontinent since it formed owing to the tectonic evolution of the strait in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Continent formation is directly linked to plate tectonics which are also responsible for natural occurrences like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and mountain formations. The movement of these plates, especially at their margins, results in the above natural events. A plate boundary lies between Canada and Greenland and forms the Davis Strait. The tectonic evolution of this strait is dated to ~33–61 million years ago (Ma) during the Paleogene and resulted in the formation of an unusual feature. Researchers say that there is a thicker-than-normal fragment of continental crust in the ocean owing to this evolution.</p>

<p>The microcontinent is 19–24 km thick thinned continental crust and is surrounded by two narrow bands of thin (15–17 km) continental crust. This crust separates it from mainland Greenland and Baffin Island.</p>

<h2>How did the crust form?</h2>

<p>Research published in Gondwana Research is working to understand how this crust came into being. For this, the researchers created a reconstruction of the plate tectonic movements spanning ~30 million years which have led to the creation of this proto-microcontinent.</p>

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<p>Doctoral researchers Luke Longley, Dr Jordan Phethean (University of Derby, UK) and Dr Christian Schiffer of Uppsala University, Sweden, define proto-microcontinents as "regions of relatively thick continental lithosphere separated from major continents by a zone of thinner continental lithosphere."</p>

<p>They studied the age of faults linked to the rifting, the mid-ocean ridge and associated transform faults by using maps derived from gravity and seismic reflection data.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Researchers say that the initial rifting between Canada and Greenland began in ~118 Ma during the Lower Cretaceous. The seafloor started spreading in the Labrador Sea and Baffin Bay at ~61 Ma.</p>

<p>However, the formation of the proto-microcontinent was linked majorly to the period ~49–58 Ma. The orientation of seafloor spreading between Canada and Greenland altered from northeast-southwest along the Pre-Ungava Transform Margin, rifting off the Davis Strait proto-microcontinent. Greenland later collided with Ellesmere Island and joined the North American plate.</p>


Scientists have discovered a submerged microcontinent offshore of west Greenland. It has been named the Davis Strait proto-microcontinent since it formed owing to the tectonic evolution of the strait in the region.

Scientists have discovered a submerged microcontinent offshore of west Greenland. It has been named the Davis Strait proto-microcontinent since it formed owing to the tectonic evolution of the strait in the region. Continent formation is directly linked to plate tectonics which are also responsible for natural occurrences like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and mountain formations. The movement of these plates, especially at their margins, results in the above natural events. A plate boundary lies between Canada and Greenland and forms the Davis Strait. The tectonic evolution of this strait is dated to ~33–61 million years ago (Ma) during the Paleogene and resulted in the formation of an unusual feature. Researchers say that there is a thicker-than-normal fragment of continental crust in the ocean owing to this evolution. The microcontinent is 19–24 km thick thinned continental crust and is surrounded by two narrow bands of thin (15–17 km) continental crust. This crust separates it from mainland Greenland and Baffin Island. How did the crust form? Research published in Gondwana Research is working to understand how this crust came into being. For this, the researchers created a reconstruction of the plate tectonic movements spanning ~30 million years which have led to the creation of this proto-microcontinent. Also Read: Mesmerising auroras can threaten planet Earth, harm critical infrastructure: Scientists Doctoral researchers Luke Longley, Dr Jordan Phethean (University of Derby, UK) and Dr Christian Schiffer of Uppsala University, Sweden, define proto-microcontinents as "regions of relatively thick continental lithosphere separated from major continents by a zone of thinner continental lithosphere." They studied the age of faults linked to the rifting, the mid-ocean ridge and associated transform faults by using maps derived from gravity and seismic reflection data. Researchers say that the initial rifting between Canada and Greenland began in ~118 Ma during the Lower Cretaceous. The seafloor started spreading in the Labrador Sea and Baffin Bay at ~61 Ma. However, the formation of the proto-microcontinent was linked majorly to the period ~49–58 Ma. The orientation of seafloor spreading between Canada and Greenland altered from northeast-southwest along the Pre-Ungava Transform Margin, rifting off the Davis Strait proto-microcontinent. Greenland later collided with Ellesmere Island and joined the North American plate.

New microcontinent identified between Greenland and Canada is a crustal anomaly

<p>July 4 fireworks turned deadly for a South Carolina man who reportedly placed a firework on his head to show off, as per officials. The sheriff's office confirmed to People website that the man died after the firework exploded. According to a news release, the incident happened in Summerville, South Carolina, on Thursday around 10:23 pm local time. Dorchester County Sheriff's Office said the officers arrived at the scene and saw a man lying in a roadway with injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Witnesses told the officers that fireworks had caused the injuries. The coroner's report also confirmed the same and identified the victim as 41-year-old Allen Ray McGrew. McGrew “ignited a large firework device and set it upon his head," as per the report.</p>

<p>“The device exploded while on top of his head causing massive head injuries. Mr. McGrew was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:10 pm by the coroner.”</p>

<p>The victim's wife, Paige McGrew, as per the incident report, called it an accidental death. The couple was having a block party and Allen started drinking after 6 pm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Paige advised she observed Allen place a firework on his head, which she believes was done to show off. Paige advised she was trying to tell Allen not to do that when the firework went off and she observed Allen collapse,” the report states.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-airlines-plane-loses-wheel-in-dramatic-takeoff-from-los-angeles-739097">United Airlines plane loses wheel in dramatic takeoff from Los Angeles</a></p>

<h2>July 4 accidents</h2>

<p>Talking to The Post and Courier newspaper, Paige said that her husband was holding the firework over his top hat. Allen was due to turn 42 in less than a month and the couple has a son who is set to be married soon. The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating the incident.</p>

<p>July 4 celebrations see several firework-related incidents in the US. As per reports, at least four fireworks-related fatalities happened due to the celebrations.&nbsp;<br />
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July 4 fireworks turned deadly for a South Carolina man who reportedly placed a firework on his head to show off, as per officials. The sheriff's office confirmed to People website that the man died after the firework exploded.

July 4 fireworks turned deadly for a South Carolina man who reportedly placed a firework on his head to show off, as per officials. The sheriff's office confirmed to People website that the man died after the firework exploded. According to a news release, the incident happened in Summerville, South Carolina, on Thursday around 10:23 pm local time. Dorchester County Sheriff's Office said the officers arrived at the scene and saw a man lying in a roadway with injuries. Witnesses told the officers that fireworks had caused the injuries. The coroner's report also confirmed the same and identified the victim as 41-year-old Allen Ray McGrew. McGrew “ignited a large firework device and set it upon his head," as per the report. “The device exploded while on top of his head causing massive head injuries. Mr. McGrew was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:10 pm by the coroner.” The victim's wife, Paige McGrew, as per the incident report, called it an accidental death. The couple was having a block party and Allen started drinking after 6 pm. “Paige advised she observed Allen place a firework on his head, which she believes was done to show off. Paige advised she was trying to tell Allen not to do that when the firework went off and she observed Allen collapse,” the report states. Also Read: United Airlines plane loses wheel in dramatic takeoff from Los Angeles July 4 accidents Talking to The Post and Courier newspaper, Paige said that her husband was holding the firework over his top hat. Allen was due to turn 42 in less than a month and the couple has a son who is set to be married soon. The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating the incident. July 4 celebrations see several firework-related incidents in the US. As per reports, at least four fireworks-related fatalities happened due to the celebrations.

Dangerous firecracker stunt costs man his life during July 4 celebrations

<p>Ancient Egyptians used to worship the dreaded sea reptile crocodile, a new study suggests. It has also been revealed that not only were crocodiles worshipped, some of them were sacrificed. What went behind this religious practice has been unknown to researchers. But now, an analysis of a mummified Egyptian crocodile has revealed the mystery of this ancient religious practice. The 2.2-metre-long (7.2-foot) mummified crocodile has been at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.</p>

<p>The study has been published in the journal Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage.</p>

<p>Scientists ran scans on the mummified crocodile and found a fish hook and an undigested fish inside its belly. They concluded that the crocodile was killed immediately upon being captured from the wild. However, not all of them were killed. Instead, a few were worshipped as "cult animals". The discovery of numerous mummified crocodiles throughout Egypt shows that the reptile was a part of sacred activities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The ancient Egyptians venerated crocodiles as avatars of Sobek, Lord of the Nile and of the primaeval swamp from which they believed the Earth was created,” authors of a new study wrote.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/a-super-jupiter-could-exist-in-the-three-star-system-alpha-centauri-study-739206">A Super Jupiter could exist in the three-star system Alpha Centauri: Study</a></p>

<h2>Suchus the crocodile&nbsp;was worshipped like a god</h2>

<p>One such crocodile was Suchus who lived at the cult centre of Crocodilopolis and "received the levels of care befitting a god on earth".</p>

<p>“Believed to be the living incarnation of Sobek, Suchus was provided with a dedicated pond within the temple complex where he received a lavish diet of bread, meat and wine delivered by the priests, and adornments of precious metals and jewels,” the study says.</p>

<h2>Where did the Egyptians get these crocodiles from?</h2>

<p>The biggest question that scientists are trying to understand is how ancient Egyptians procured these crocodiles. An ancient hatchery has been discovered at the archaeological site of Medinet Madi, which has made some experts suggest that they were probably reared in captivity.</p>

<p>Greek historian Herodotus, among several others, says that a unique method was implemented to catch the crocodiles. They were supposedly lured to the banks of the Nile by the sound of a pig being beaten and then captured.&nbsp;<br />
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Ancient Egyptians used to worship the dreaded sea reptile crocodile, a new study suggests. It has also been revealed that not only were crocodiles worshipped, some of them were sacrificed.

Ancient Egyptians used to worship the dreaded sea reptile crocodile, a new study suggests. It has also been revealed that not only were crocodiles worshipped, some of them were sacrificed. What went behind this religious practice has been unknown to researchers. But now, an analysis of a mummified Egyptian crocodile has revealed the mystery of this ancient religious practice. The 2.2-metre-long (7.2-foot) mummified crocodile has been at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The study has been published in the journal Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage. Scientists ran scans on the mummified crocodile and found a fish hook and an undigested fish inside its belly. They concluded that the crocodile was killed immediately upon being captured from the wild. However, not all of them were killed. Instead, a few were worshipped as "cult animals". The discovery of numerous mummified crocodiles throughout Egypt shows that the reptile was a part of sacred activities. "The ancient Egyptians venerated crocodiles as avatars of Sobek, Lord of the Nile and of the primaeval swamp from which they believed the Earth was created,” authors of a new study wrote. Also Read: A Super Jupiter could exist in the three-star system Alpha Centauri: Study Suchus the crocodile was worshipped like a god One such crocodile was Suchus who lived at the cult centre of Crocodilopolis and "received the levels of care befitting a god on earth". “Believed to be the living incarnation of Sobek, Suchus was provided with a dedicated pond within the temple complex where he received a lavish diet of bread, meat and wine delivered by the priests, and adornments of precious metals and jewels,” the study says. Where did the Egyptians get these crocodiles from? The biggest question that scientists are trying to understand is how ancient Egyptians procured these crocodiles. An ancient hatchery has been discovered at the archaeological site of Medinet Madi, which has made some experts suggest that they were probably reared in captivity. Greek historian Herodotus, among several others, says that a unique method was implemented to catch the crocodiles. They were supposedly lured to the banks of the Nile by the sound of a pig being beaten and then captured.

Egyptians pampered this dreaded sea reptile with bread, meat and wine: Study

<p>A massive UFO&nbsp;was spotted beaming with pulsating green lights and flying over Iran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A short video of the mysterious spaceship was caught&nbsp;on camera and shared on TikTok, sparking a&nbsp;debate among people over whether aliens have descended on Earth.</p>

<p>The supposed spacecraft, which was spotted flying quite low at a few junctures, appeared to have four circular rows of bright pulsating green lights. In the middle of the UFO's underside, there was one solid dot.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/aliens-trying-communicating-to-humans-keep-getting-blocked-by-mysterious-earth-barrier-claims-reddit-user-739612">Aliens trying communicating to humans, keep getting blocked by mysterious Earth barrier, claims Reddit user</a></p>

<p>As the so-called spacecraft&nbsp;zipped across the skies in the&nbsp;capital city of Tehran, many citizens captured it on camera. The spacecraft's speed and altitude kept changing as it continued its journey.</p>

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<p>The video clip was shared by TikTok user @jakestaxxx on the social media platform and received more than half a million views, as people debated&nbsp;its authenticity.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how&nbsp;users reacted to the video</strong></h2>

<p>One user said that he had witnessed a UFO previously and appeared to be taking the TikTok post at face value.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That's so cool, I've witnessed a real UFO close up but it was so fast coming down and it stopped only to do four circles around in the sky so fast then flew over us like that, awesome to witness," he said, as quoted by the Mirror Now.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Study: Secret aliens could be here on Earth already</strong></p>

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<p>Even though many believed that it did belong to the other world, some disagreed and accused that digital wizardry may have been used.</p>

<p>"Aliens just don't show up like that, there's galactic rules. If this was real it would have caused public unrest. I don't see any public unrest," said one user.</p>

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A massive UFO was spotted beaming with pulsating green lights and flying over Iran. A short video of the mysterious spaceship was caught on camera and shared on TikTok, sparking a debate among people over whether aliens have descended on Earth.

A massive UFO was spotted beaming with pulsating green lights and flying over Iran. A short video of the mysterious spaceship was caught on camera and shared on TikTok, sparking a debate among people over whether aliens have descended on Earth. The supposed spacecraft, which was spotted flying quite low at a few junctures, appeared to have four circular rows of bright pulsating green lights. In the middle of the UFO's underside, there was one solid dot. Also Read: Aliens trying communicating to humans, keep getting blocked by mysterious Earth barrier, claims Reddit user As the so-called spacecraft zipped across the skies in the capital city of Tehran, many citizens captured it on camera. The spacecraft's speed and altitude kept changing as it continued its journey. Multiple video clips show brightly lit UFO flying over streets of Tehran, Iran A strange object spotted over Iran has been captured on camera from multiple different angles. It's not often that we get to see clear video footage of an unidentified flying object, but in this… pic.twitter.com/xOjD8WQrif — The Confessionals (@TConfessionals) June 12, 2024 × The video clip was shared by TikTok user @jakestaxxx on the social media platform and received more than half a million views, as people debated its authenticity. Here's how users reacted to the video One user said that he had witnessed a UFO previously and appeared to be taking the TikTok post at face value. "That's so cool, I've witnessed a real UFO close up but it was so fast coming down and it stopped only to do four circles around in the sky so fast then flew over us like that, awesome to witness," he said, as quoted by the Mirror Now. Watch: Study: Secret aliens could be here on Earth already Even though many believed that it did belong to the other world, some disagreed and accused that digital wizardry may have been used. "Aliens just don't show up like that, there's galactic rules. If this was real it would have caused public unrest. I don't see any public unrest," said one user. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Green-coloured UFO spotted flying over Iran. TikTokers share video, ask 'aliens headed to Earth?'

<p>The discovery of a rare snake left all the fans of Harry Potter thrilled, as it appeared starkly similar to the fictional snake in the famous novel-turned-movie series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Snake salazar pit viper was found slithering in the Kaziranga National Park in the Indian state of Assam, confirmed state's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The snake was named after Salazar Slytherin - who was among the founders of the&nbsp;Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter&nbsp;universe.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/snake-alert-huge-python-swallows-woman-partner-finds-her-legs-in-reptiles-mouth-737450">Snake alert! Huge python swallows woman, partner finds her legs in reptile’s mouth</a></p>

<p>Slytherin was accompanied by founders&nbsp;Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Helga Hufflepuff. He was also famous for his skills of speaking to snakes.</p>

<p>The Slytherin Hogwarts house&nbsp;also carried the snake as its symbol in this seven-part fantasy novel series, which was written by British author JK Rowling.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how the chief minister reacted to the rare find</strong></h2>

<p>Taking to his official X account, Sarma said, "Kaziranga just found a real-life Harry Potter snake! Meet the super cool Salazar Pit Viper: it's green like magic and has a funky red-orange stripe on its head."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He also posted three pictures of the green snake.</p>

<p>This was not the first time such a snake was spotted. Earlier, a team of researchers had spotted a new species of venomous snake in Arunachal Pradesh, whih was named Trimeresurus Salazar.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Woman orders Xbox controller, finds a snake instead</strong></p>

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<p>The researchers had said that the snake can be commonly called Salazar's pit viper. It was discovered in the forests of the Pakke Tiger Reserve amid a field expedition by researchers in 2019.</p>

<p>The pit vipers are easily spotted in East and Southeast Asia.</p>

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The discovery of a rare snake left all the fans of Harry Potter thrilled, as it appeared starkly similar to the fictional snake in the famous novel-turned-movie series.

The discovery of a rare snake left all the fans of Harry Potter thrilled, as it appeared starkly similar to the fictional snake in the famous novel-turned-movie series. Snake salazar pit viper was found slithering in the Kaziranga National Park in the Indian state of Assam, confirmed state's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The snake was named after Salazar Slytherin - who was among the founders of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter universe. Also Read: Snake alert! Huge python swallows woman, partner finds her legs in reptile’s mouth Slytherin was accompanied by founders Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Helga Hufflepuff. He was also famous for his skills of speaking to snakes. The Slytherin Hogwarts house also carried the snake as its symbol in this seven-part fantasy novel series, which was written by British author JK Rowling. Here's how the chief minister reacted to the rare find Taking to his official X account, Sarma said, "Kaziranga just found a real-life Harry Potter snake! Meet the super cool Salazar Pit Viper: it's green like magic and has a funky red-orange stripe on its head." 🌟 Guess what, kids? 🐍 Kaziranga just found a real-life Harry Potter snake! Meet the super cool Salazar Pit Viper: it's green like magic and has a funky red-orange stripe on its head. Isn't nature awesome? 🌿✨ #MagicalSnake #KazirangaAdventures pic.twitter.com/GMxKuszzB7 — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 8, 2024 × He also posted three pictures of the green snake. This was not the first time such a snake was spotted. Earlier, a team of researchers had spotted a new species of venomous snake in Arunachal Pradesh, whih was named Trimeresurus Salazar. Watch: Woman orders Xbox controller, finds a snake instead The researchers had said that the snake can be commonly called Salazar's pit viper. It was discovered in the forests of the Pakke Tiger Reserve amid a field expedition by researchers in 2019. The pit vipers are easily spotted in East and Southeast Asia. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>#RIPCartoonNetwork has emerged as a big trend on social media X, which left users wondering if the channel is shutting down.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The trend began when X account "Animation Workers Ignited" posted an animation which said that "Cartoon Network&nbsp;is essentially dead."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The post seemed to suggest the challenges being faced in the world of animation, especially amid&nbsp;layoffs&nbsp;in the industry.</p>

<h2><strong>How #RIPCartoonNetwork trend started?</strong></h2>

<p>X account "Animation Workers Ignited" shared a post in which it stated, "Cartoon Network is essentially dead and other big animation studios are not far behind. What happened to all the animation workers? Many are unemployed in record numbers, with some jobless for over a year, despite carrying the industry during the pandemic. When COVID first hit, animation was able to operate completely remotely, making it one of the only forms of entertainment that could continue production uninterrupted. But studios repaid them by cancelling projects, outsourcing jobs, and laying off artists en masse."</p>

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<p>"But why would they do that?! Why else? Greed! Big studios make their finances look better by reducing spending and cutting staff, and CEOs and executives reaping the monetary benefits for themselves. So they wanna reap, huh? I'll show them reap! I don't think you'll be doing much with a plastic scythe, But you can help by spreading the word. Post about your favourite Cartoon Network shows you wish were still around using #RIPCartoonNetwork and #StayTuned for more ways to help TAG (The Animation Guild) by following this account. Animation is under attack. Which side are you on?," the video further said.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/despicable-me-4-minions-movie-tops-july-4th-box-office-heres-how-much-it-earned-738410">Despicable Me 4: Minions movie tops July 4 box office collection, here's how much it earned</a></p>

<h2><strong>So, is Cartoon Network shutting down?</strong></h2>

<p>The video went viral quickly and received more than three million views in less than four hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The users of X started sharing their favourite cartoons with the use of the hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One user wrote, "Courage The Cowardly Dog will always be a favourite! It’s very sad to hear that the animators were treated so poorly, and hopefully, they can find work soon!"</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US: Elton John auctions his iconic clothing for his charity</strong></p>

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<p>Another user said, "I’ll probably remember that episode of 'The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy' when they tried to get her to smile for the rest of my life."</p>

<p>As the hashtag trended, rumours started circulating regarding the permanent shutdown of the Cartoon Network.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such reports are false as the hashtag was used to highlight the changes being faced by the industry workers. The channel is definitely not shutting down and continues to telecast your favourite cartoon shows.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Cartoon Network slammed the reports and issued a statement saying that there was no truth to the news.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement shared with WION, a representative of the channel said, "Cartoon Network would like to clarify that there is no truth to the speculation that the network or the studio is shutting down. With a number of recently announced greenlights, we remain committed to continually investing in innovative content that entertains and inspires our viewers across the globe."</p>

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#RIPCartoonNetwork has emerged as a big trend on social media X, which left users wondering if the channel is shutting down. The trend began when X account "Animation Workers Ignited" posted an animation which said that "Cartoon Network is essentially dead.

#RIPCartoonNetwork has emerged as a big trend on social media X, which left users wondering if the channel is shutting down. The trend began when X account "Animation Workers Ignited" posted an animation which said that "Cartoon Network is essentially dead." The post seemed to suggest the challenges being faced in the world of animation, especially amid layoffs in the industry. How #RIPCartoonNetwork trend started? X account "Animation Workers Ignited" shared a post in which it stated, "Cartoon Network is essentially dead and other big animation studios are not far behind. What happened to all the animation workers? Many are unemployed in record numbers, with some jobless for over a year, despite carrying the industry during the pandemic. When COVID first hit, animation was able to operate completely remotely, making it one of the only forms of entertainment that could continue production uninterrupted. But studios repaid them by cancelling projects, outsourcing jobs, and laying off artists en masse." Cartoon Network is dead?!?! Spread the word about what’s at stake for animation!!! Post about your favorite Cartoon Network shows using #RIPCartoonNetwork Active members of TAG can help by filling out your survey! Today (7/8) is the last day! pic.twitter.com/dHNMvA1q0A — Animation Workers Ignited (@AWorkersIgnited) July 8, 2024 × "But why would they do that?! Why else? Greed! Big studios make their finances look better by reducing spending and cutting staff, and CEOs and executives reaping the monetary benefits for themselves. So they wanna reap, huh? I'll show them reap! I don't think you'll be doing much with a plastic scythe, But you can help by spreading the word. Post about your favourite Cartoon Network shows you wish were still around using #RIPCartoonNetwork and #StayTuned for more ways to help TAG (The Animation Guild) by following this account. Animation is under attack. Which side are you on?," the video further said. Also Read: Despicable Me 4: Minions movie tops July 4 box office collection, here's how much it earned So, is Cartoon Network shutting down? The video went viral quickly and received more than three million views in less than four hours. The users of X started sharing their favourite cartoons with the use of the hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork. One user wrote, "Courage The Cowardly Dog will always be a favourite! It’s very sad to hear that the animators were treated so poorly, and hopefully, they can find work soon!" Watch: US: Elton John auctions his iconic clothing for his charity Another user said, "I’ll probably remember that episode of 'The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy' when they tried to get her to smile for the rest of my life." As the hashtag trended, rumours started circulating regarding the permanent shutdown of the Cartoon Network. Such reports are false as the hashtag was used to highlight the changes being faced by the industry workers. The channel is definitely not shutting down and continues to telecast your favourite cartoon shows. Meanwhile, Cartoon Network slammed the reports and issued a statement saying that there was no truth to the news. In a statement shared with WION, a representative of the channel said, "Cartoon Network would like to clarify that there is no truth to the speculation that the network or the studio is shutting down. With a number of recently announced greenlights, we remain committed to continually investing in innovative content that entertains and inspires our viewers across the globe." (With inputs from agencies)

#RIPCartoonNetwork trends on X. Is the channel shutting down? Here's the truth

<p>A Delhi-based management consultant's purported earning surprised few but shocked many on&nbsp;social media. The unnamed management consultant was walking in New York when an Instagram channel approached him for an interview.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked about his profession, the person responded that they work as a management consultant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The person added that they have an eight to nine years of work experience in total.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In India, salaries for management consultants are very standard. So across the top three firms, a person like me – so I’m like a senior manager – someone like that can expect making ₹80,000 to ₹1.2 crore per annum," the person said.</p>

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<p>The interviewer described that as "a crazy amount of money as per Indian standards."</p>

<p>The management consultant added that the figure can increase depending on the performance bonus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The management consultant said that they are "obviously very happy" with the salary they receive as it motivates them to give the best possible output. The Delhi resident also explained that recruitment is typically done through campus placements.</p>

<p>Asked about the educational qualifications, they said that they did their MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB).</p>

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<p>People on social media responded with the reactions of surprise to the person's salary. A number of people said that the video inspired them to work harder at their education.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Wow, so inspiring," wrote one commenter. Another said: "Living the dream life."&nbsp;</p>

<p>A third Instagram user described the salary range as "insane."</p>

<p>A management consultant is a professional who gives expert advice to organisations to help improve their performance and efficiency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The top three management consulting firms globally, often referred to as the "Big Three" are McKinsey &amp; Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain &amp; Company.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A Delhi-based management consultant's purported earning surprised few but shocked many on social media. The unnamed management consultant was walking in New York when an Instagram channel approached him for an interview.

A Delhi-based management consultant's purported earning surprised few but shocked many on social media. The unnamed management consultant was walking in New York when an Instagram channel approached him for an interview. When asked about his profession, the person responded that they work as a management consultant. The person added that they have an eight to nine years of work experience in total. "In India, salaries for management consultants are very standard. So across the top three firms, a person like me – so I’m like a senior manager – someone like that can expect making ₹80,000 to ₹1.2 crore per annum," the person said. Also read | Appraisal season lightens! Singapore Airlines staff scores eight months' bonus The interviewer described that as "a crazy amount of money as per Indian standards." The management consultant added that the figure can increase depending on the performance bonus. The management consultant said that they are "obviously very happy" with the salary they receive as it motivates them to give the best possible output. The Delhi resident also explained that recruitment is typically done through campus placements. Asked about the educational qualifications, they said that they did their MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB). Also watch | India tops salary increases among major economies × People on social media responded with the reactions of surprise to the person's salary. A number of people said that the video inspired them to work harder at their education. "Wow, so inspiring," wrote one commenter. Another said: "Living the dream life." A third Instagram user described the salary range as "insane." A management consultant is a professional who gives expert advice to organisations to help improve their performance and efficiency. The top three management consulting firms globally, often referred to as the "Big Three" are McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain & Company. (With inputs from agencies)

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